|M85E
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Marine and PMR Hybridfor Professional UseUltra Compact and Powerfulwith PMR Features
Compact and LightweightThe IC-M85E is the most compact (W×H×D: 56 ×92 × 36.2 mm) and lightweight (weight: 281 g (withBP-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
PMR Frequency
In addition to VHF marine channels, the IC-M85E
covers 136–174 MHz PMR channels. Up to 100
programmable channels are available for PMR use.
Each channel is programmable with CTCSS andDTCS tone.
[ Actual Size ]700 mW Powerful Audio
Despite its compact body, the IC-M85E delivers
700 mW of loud audio. Clear communications isvital 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 BC-123S* AC adapter FA-SC58V antenna* SE for Europe plug. SUK for UK plug. SV for Australia plug.

Marine Handheld

Variety of Audio Accessories
Waterproof Speaker-Microphones
HM-222

HM-236

With 3.5 mm
earphone jack.

Automated Emergency Alarm
The IC-M85E has three emergency related
functions: the MOB Alarm, Man Down and Lone
Worker functions. If one of these functions areactivated, the radio automatically makes anemergency alarm.

Instant Operation
with Multi-Function Button
Channel group changing (Marine PMR) or thescrambler function ON/OFF can be assigned in
the multi-function button on
the top panel*. The Key lockfunction can be activated byholding the button.
* Ask your dealer for details.

Hands-Free Operation with Headsets
HS-94
Earphoneheadset

or

HS-95

VS-5MC

Behind-thehead headset

PTT switch
cable

HS-97
Throatmicrophone

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

Multi-function
buttonAD-135
SP-29

IP67 and MIL-STD
Rugged Construction
The IC-M85E is built durable
to endure 1 m submersion for
30 minutes and dust-tightprotection. The radio also passes
MIL-STD-810 specifications.

oror

3.5 mm earphonejack adapter.

Earhook typeearphone*

HM-222
SP-40

orEarphone*

Waterproofspeaker microphonewith 3.5 mmearphone jack.

* With 3.5 mm plug.

Stylish Operation with Tie-Clip Microphone and Earphones
SP-26
Tube earphone*And 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● 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● Supports 4-digit channels

SP-28

or

Earhook typeearphone*

EH-15B

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

Covert Earphone
MBB-3 belt clip

Hand strap

or

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

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERSPECIFICATIONSOPTIONSBATTERY PACK AND CASE

MULTI-CHARGER

IC-M85E
AD-132N

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

BP-291
Battery caseLR6 (AA) × 5.
Water
resistance

BC-214N

BC-157S

Channel spacing

CONNECTABLE TYPE CHARGER

Connects up to six BC-226 units.

INTELLIGENT CHARGERDESKTOP CHARGERS

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

MBB-3
Alligator type.

BELT HANGERS

MB-136
Swivel type.

CARRYING CASES

MB-96N
Swivel type.

ACC ADAPTOR

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 with
the BC-219Nor BC-227.

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

AUS

Usable channel groups,
Number of channels
Type ofEUR, UK, AUS
FRG, HOL
emissions

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

BC-226
BC-228Charges the BP-294 in 4.9 hours. (approx.)

EUR, UK
FRG, HOL

ANTENNA

FA-SC58V(* Varies according to version)

16K0G3E
25 kHz

16K0F3E/8K50F3E
14K0F3E/8K50F3E
25/12.5 kHz
20/12.5 kHz

Power supply requirement
7.2 V DC nominal
Current drain (approximate)
Tx:1.5 A (at 5 W)/Rx:0.45 A (Max.audio)
50 Ω
Antenna impedance
Operating
EUR, UK–15 °C to +55 °C–25 °C to +55 °C
temperature
FRG, HOL
range–10 °C to +55 °C–10 °C to +50 °C
AUSDimensions (W×H×D)
56 × 92 × 36.2 mm (With BP-294) (Projections not included)
281 g (with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)
Weight (approximate)
TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)
5/3/1 W
5/3/1 W
±5.0 kHz (Wide), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)
Max. frequency EUR, UK, AUS±5.0 kHzFRG, HOL±4.0 kHz (Wide), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)deviation
EUR, UK
Frequency±1.5 kHzFRG, HOL
stability
AUS±1.5 kHz±1.5 kHz
EUR, UK
Spurious
0.25 µW (≤2 GHz),1.0 µW (>2 GHz)
FRG, HOL
emissions
AUS–70 dBc typ.
Residual modulation
40 dB
40 dB (Wide), 34 dB (Narrow)
10% (at 60% deviation)
Audio harmonic distortion
Modulation limiting
60–100% of maximum deviation
RECEIVER–4 dBµ emf typ. (Wide)
Sensitivity (at 20 dB SINAD)–4 dBµ emf typical–2 dBµ emf typ. (Narrow)
70 dB (Wide)
Adjacent channel selectivity
70 dB
60 dB (Narrow)
70 dB
Spurious response
Intermodulation
68 dB
65 dB
40 dB
40 dB (Wide), 34 dB (Narrow)
Hum and noise
Audio output Internal SP 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 12 Ω load at 1 kHz)
External SP 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 8 Ω load at 1 kHz)power
Measurements made in accordance with EN 301-178 or EN 300 086.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP RatingStandard

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

Marine channels
PMR channels
Tx:156.000–161.450 MHz
Tx/Rx:136.000–174.000 MHz
Rx:156.000–163.425 MHz
Tx:156.025–157.425 MHz
Tx/Rx:136.000–174.000 MHz
Rx:156.300–162.025 MHz
INT, USA* channels
100 PMR channels

Low Pressure
High TemperatureLow Temperature
Temperature Shock
Solar Radiation
Rain Blowing/Drip
Humidity
Salt Fog
Dust Blowing
Immersion
Vibration
Shock

MIL 810 GMethod
500.5
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.

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

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust & Water

IP67 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection)

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