VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

A Marine and Land Mobile Radio
Combined in One

Ultra Compact and Powerfulwith Land Mobile Features
Compact and LightweightThe IC-M85 is the most compact (W×H×D: 56 × 92 × 36.2mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.4 in) and lightweight (weight: 281 g; 9.9 oz(with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)) commercial grade
marine and land mobile hybrid radio in the world*.
* As of December 2021, researched by Icom.

Covering 136–174 MHz
Land Mobile Frequency
In addition to VHF marine channels, the IC-M85
covers 136–174 MHz land mobile channels. Up to100 programmable channels are available for land
mobile use. Each channel is programmable withCTCSS and DTCS tone.

[ Actual Size ]700 mW Powerful Audio
Despite its compact body, the IC-M85 delivers 700 mWof loud audio. Clear communications is vital in noisy
environments.

Private Conversation
The radio has a built-in Voice Scrambler and provides
private communication between stations (32-code,compatible with UT-112 voice scrambler unit).

Supplied accessories;

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
BP-294 battery packBC-227 rapid charger

Marine Handheld

Variety of Audio Accessories
Submersible Speaker-Microphones
HM-222HM-236

With 3.5 mm
earphone jack.

Automated Emergency Alarm
The IC-M85 has three emergency related functions:
the MOB Alarm, Man Down and Lone Workerfunctions. If one of these functions are activated, theradio automatically makes an emergency alarm.

Instant Operation
with Multi-Function Button
Channel group changing (marine land mobile) or
the scrambler function ON/OFF can be assignedin the multi-function button on
the top panel*. The Key lockfunction can be activated byholding the button.

Hands-Free Operation with Headsets
HS-94
Earphoneheadsetor

HS-95

VS-5MC

Behind-thehead headset

PTT switch
cableorHS-97
Throatmicrophone

Earphones and Speaker Microphones for Noisy Environments
SP-27
Tube earphone*

AD-135Multi-function
button* Ask your dealer for details.

SP-29

IP67 and MIL-STD
Rugged Construction
The IC-M85 is built durable toendure 1 m submersion for 30
minutes and dust-tight protection.
The radio also passes MIL-STD-810
specifications.

Earhook typeearphone*

SP-40

HM-222orEarphone*orWaterproof
speaker microphonewith 3.5 mm
earphone jack.

* With 3.5 mm plug.

Stylish Operation with Tie-Clip Microphone and Earphones
SP-26And More
● AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker● Internal VOX capability for hands-free operation● 21 hours of long battery life with BP-294 (TX: RX: Standby=5:5:90.)● 5 W output power (land mobile channels for USA: 2 W)
● Weather channel receiving● The self check function checks internal temperature, and connectedbattery voltage (over voltage detection)● Monitor function ● Priority scan function● Dual/Tri-watch function for monitoring CH16 and/or call channel● Favorite channel function for quick access to often used channels

Tube earphone*

SP-28

EH-15B

Hand strap

HM-163MC
Tie-clip
microphoneorEarphone** With 2.5 mm plug.

Covert Earphone
MBB-3 belt clipor

Earhook typeearphone** SA for USA plug. SE for Europe plug.

BC-123S* AC adapter FA-SC58V antennaor

3.5 mm earphonejack adapter.

SP-32
Tube earphone
adapter for use
with EH-15B
and HM-163MC.

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERSPECIFICATIONSOPTIONSBATTERY PACK AND CASE

MULTI-CHARGER

IC-M85
AD-132N

BP-294Li-ion battery
with intelligent
reporting.
3050 mAh (min.)3150 mAh (typ.).
IP67 Waterproof

BP-291
Battery caseLR6 (AA) × 5.
IP54 Waterresistance

BC-214N

BC-157S

Charges up to six BP-294 batteries in 5.3 hours (approx.).
AD-132N is supplied with BC-214N, depending on version.

CONNECTABLE TYPE CHARGER

GENERAL
Marine channels
Land mobile channels
Frequency coverage Tx
156.025–157.425 MHz
136.000–174.000 MHzRx
156.050–163.275 MHz
Usable channel groups,USA, INT, CAN, WX channels 100 land mobile channels
Number of channels
Type of emissions
16K0G3E
16K0F3E/11K0F3E
Channel spacing
25 kHz
25 kHz/12.5 kHz
Power supply requirement7.2 V DC nominal
0.9 A (at 2 W)
USACurrent
1.5 A (at 5 W)
Tx
1.5 A (at 5 W)
drain
EXP(approximate) Rx Max. audio
0.45 A
50 Ω
Antenna impedance–20 °C to +60 °C;–30 °C to +60 °C;
Operating temperature range–4 °F to +140 °F–22 °F to +140 °F
Dimensions (W×H×D)
56 × 92 × 36.2 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.4 in (With BP-294)(Projections not included)
Weight (approximate)

TRANSMITTERUSA
Output power
EXP(at 7.2 V DC)
BC-226
BC-228Charges the BP-294 in 4.9 hours. (approx.)
INTELLIGENT CHARGER

Max. frequency deviation

Connects up to six BC-226 units.

FM hum and noise

BC-123S*
BC-227
Charges the BP-294
in 4.9 hours. (approx.)

BC-219N BC-123S*
Charges the BP-294
in 4.7 hours. (approx.)* SE for Europe plug. SUK for UK plug. SV for Australia plug.

BELT CLIPSBELT HANGERS

ACC ADAPTOR

Audio harmonic distortion
Modulation limiting
RECEIVER
Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)
Adjacent channel selectivity
Spurious response
Intermodulation
Audio output Internal SP
External SPpower

2/1 W
5/3/1 W
±5.0 kHz (Wide)±2.5 kHz (Narrow)

5/3/1 W
±5.0 kHz±5.0 ppm–70 dBc typicalFrequency stability
Spurious emissions

DESKTOP CHARGERS

BC-225
BC-123S*Shows the charging information
with LED lighting. Charges
the BP-294 in 4 hours. (approx.)

281 g; 9.9 oz (with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)

40 dB (Wide)
34 dB (Narrow)

40 dB

10% (at 60% deviation)
60–100% of maximum deviation
0.25 μV typical
70 dB typical (Wide)
55 dB typical (Narrow)
70 dB typical
70 dB typical
700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 12 Ω load)
700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 8 Ω load)

70 dB typical

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

MBB-3
Alligator type.

MB-136
Swivel type.

CARRYING CASES

MB-96N
Swivel type.

MB-96F
Fixed type.

MB-96FLLong type.

AD-11814-pin multi-connector to6-pin Hirose connector

CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE &POWER SUPPLY CABLES

LC-187
LC-188Hard type.
Hard type.
Charging is possible
while the case is attached.

CP-23LFor use withthe BC-219N
or BC-227.

OPC-515L
For use with
the BC-219N,
BC-225 or
BC-227.

ANTENNA

OPC-656
For use with
the BC-214N.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP RatingStandard
Low Pressure
High Temperature
Low Temperature
Temperature Shock
Solar Radiation
Rain Blowing/Drip
Humidity
Salt Fog
Dust Blowing
Immersion
Vibration
Shock

MIL 810 G
Method500.5
501. 5
502.5
503.5
505.5
506.5
507.5
509.5
510.5
512.5
514.6
516.6

Procedure
I, II
I, II
I, II
I–CI
I, III
II–I
I
I
I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
FA-SC58V

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust & Water

IP67 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection)

SOFTWARE• RS-BC225 : Intelligent charger software for Windows ® PC. For use with BC-225.

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