ICOM IC-M88 Intrinsically Safe Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver

FCC Approved ?Dual Purpose÷ Radio

Features:

• Tough construction, superior waterproofing The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 is dropped into water, complete waterproofing* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets the military specifications (MIL-STD)
• Simple operation 6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple
• Li-Ion battery for extra long battery life With the standard 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, the BP-227, you can get up to 15 hours of talk time* without worrying about µmemory effect? on batteries. An optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226, provides a convenient back up and great reassurance in an emergency
• Waterproof speaker-microphone, HM-138 IS An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, the HM-138IS, provides reliable operation, even with the IC-M88 securely on your belt
• 22 programmable channels for land use The IC-M88 has 22 programmable channels reserved for Land use (146?174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is built-in. Appropriate license will be required

Additional features

• Auto WX scan and WX Alert function (U.S.A. version only)
• Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection
• Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel)
• Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation
• Powerful 5 W output
• 2 Step power saver
• 4 Level battery indicator
• The self check function checks internal temperature, connected battery voltage (over voltage detection), and water intrusion

  This IS (Intrinsically Safe) version of the M88 conforms to intrinsically safe rating of the FMRC (Factory Mutual Research Corporation). It can be used in many hazardous marine environments such as petroleum tankers and bulk cargo carrier