|M85UL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Ultra Compact Intrinsically Safe Radiowith 5 Watt Power Output
5 W output power for hazardous locations
approved by UL* Land mobile channels for the USA version: 2 W

Intrinsically safe: Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D;
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G;
Class III. T3C.
Non-incendive: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
ANSI/TIA-4950-B, ANSI/UL 121201* When used with Icom BP-292UL battery pack
* Ambient temperature: –20°C to +60°C

Compact and lightweight commercial grade marine
and land mobile hybrid radio
Covering 136–174 MHz land mobile frequency,
in addition to VHF marine channels
700 mW powerful audio provides clear communications
Abundant Emergency Functions; Man Over Board,
Man Down, and Lone Worker Alarms
Easy switch between channel groups (Marine LMR)
with a programmable multi-function button on the top panel
IP67 and MIL-STD-810G rugged construction
AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation froma water-logged speaker
11 hours of long-lasting operating time(with BP-292UL, TX: RX: Standby = 5 : 5 : 90)
Optional speaker-microphone, HM-184ULIC-M85UL

|M85ULVHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERSPECIFICATIONSOPTIONSBATTERY PACKDESKTOP CHARGER

CONNECTABLE TYPE CHARGER

IC-M85UL

BC-226*1
BC-228Charges the BP-292UL in 2.7 hours. (approx.)BP-292UL
Rechargeable
Li-ion battery
7.2 V/
1910 mAh (min.)2010 mAh (typ.).

Type of emissions

BC-123S*2
BC-227 *1
Charges the BP-292UL
in 2.7 hours. (approx.)(Channel spacing)

Connects up to six BC-226 units.

*1 The battery charger must not be used in an explosive atmosphere.
*2 SE for Europe plug. SA for USA plug.

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

BELT CLIPS

GENERAL
Frequency
TX
coverage
RX
Usable channel groups,
Number of channels

BELT HANGERS

USA
EXP

Power supply requirement
USACurrent
TX EXPdrain(approximate) RX Max. audio
Antenna impedance
Operating temperature
range
Dimensions (W×H×D)(Projections not included)

Weight (approximate)

HM-184UL
Waterproof.

MBB-3
Alligator type.

MB-136
Swivel type.

CARRYING CASE

CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLES &POWER SUPPLY CABLE

MB-96N
Swivel type.

MB-96F
Fixed type.

MB-96FLLong type.

ANTENNA

TRANSMITTER
Output powerUSA
EXP(at 7.2 V DC)
Max. frequency deviation
Frequency stability
Spurious emissions
Hum and noise
Audio harmonic distortion
Modulation limiting
RECEIVER
Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)

CP-23LFor use with
the BC-227.

LC-191
Hard type. Charging
is possible while thecase is attached.

CP-25HFor use with
the BC-227.

OPC-515L
For use with
the BC-227.

FA-SC58V
Same assupplied.

Adjacent channel selectivity

Hum and noise

Supplied accessories:• BP-292UL, battery pack
• FA-SC58V, antenna(* Varies according to version)

16K0G3E (25 kHz)

11K0F3E (12.5 kHz)

16K0F3E (25 kHz)
11K0F3E (12.5 kHz)
7.2 V DC nominal
0.9 A (at 2 W)
1.5 A (at 5 W)
1.5 A (at 5 W)
0.45 A50 Ω–20 °C to +60 °C,–30 °C to +60 °C,–4 °F to +140 °F–22 °F to +140 °F
16K0G3E (25 kHz)

56 × 92 × 34.1 mm, 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.3 in (With BP-292UL)
285 g, 10.1 oz (with BP-292UL, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)
2/1 W
5/3/1 W
±5.0 kHz (Wide)±5.0 kHz±2.5 kHz (Narrow)±5.0 ppm–70 dBc typical
40 dB (Wide)40 dB
34 dB (Narrow)
10% (at 60% deviation)
60–100% of maximum deviation
5/3/1 W

70 dB typical

Spurious response
Intermodulation
Audio output Internal SP
External SPpower

The IC-M85UL should only be used with the specified Intrinsically Safe approved options.
DO NOT use the transceiver with any other equipment other than the above options.

Marine channels
LMR channels
156.025–157.425 MHz
136.000–174.000 MHz
156.050–163.275 MHz
INT, USA*, CAN, WX* channels
100 LMR channels

40 dB

0.25 µV typical
70 dB typical (Wide)
55 dB typical (Narrow)70 dB typical
70 dB typical
40 dB (Wide),
34 dB (Narrow)

700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 12 Ω load)
700 mW (at 10% distortion with 8 Ω load)

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
• BC-227, desktop charger• MBB-3, Belt clip

• BC-123SA/SE*, AC adapter• Hand strap

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating* May differ, depending on transceiver version.

StandardLow 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. 5502.5
503.5
505.5
506.5
507.5
509.5
510.5
512.5
514.6
516.6

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

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
Ingress Protection Standard
Dust & Water

IP67 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection)

Read all instructions enclosed with the transceiver carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Icom and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom,
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