Icom IC-M85 Marine and Land Mobile Combination Handheld

Intro

Marine’s Smallest Waterproof Handheld
The M85 is the smallest, lightest, and toughest radio on the market today! The M85 is built to MIL-STD 810 and can withstand hazardous and inhospitable environments, both on land and at sea. The IP67 waterproof rating protects the radio even if dropped in water. Yacht and commercial customers like the M85 because of the 100 programmable land mobile channels, as well as the easy-to-use built-in voice scrambler for private communications. The M85 is full of the features you need, including an automated emergency alarm.

Compact and Lightweight

The IC-M85 is the most compact (W×H×D: 56 × 92 × 36.2 mm; 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 November 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 to 100 programmable channels are available for land mobile use. Each   channel is programmable with CTCSS and DTCS tone.

700 mW Powerful Audio

Despite its compact body, the IC-M85 delivers 700 mW of 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).

Automated Emergency Alarm

The IC-M85 has three emergency related functions: the MOB Alarm, Man Down and Lone Worker functions. If one of these functions are activated, the radio 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 assigned in the multi-function button on the top panel*. The Key lock function can be activated by holding the button.

* Ask your dealer for details.

IP67 and MIL-STD Rugged Construction

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

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 connected battery 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

 

Specifications

General

Marine channels, Land mobile channels

Frequency coverage:

Marine channels- Tx, 156.025–157.425 MHz, Rx, 156.050–163.275 MHz,

Land mobile channels- 136.000–174.000 MHz Rx, 136.000-174.000MHz

Usable channel groups:
Marine channels- USA, INT, CAN, WX channels

Land mobile channels- 100 land mobile channels

Type of emissions:

Marine channels- 16K0G3E

Land mobile channels- 16K0F3E/11K0F3E

Channel spacing:

Marine channels,- 25 kHz

Land mobile channels- 25 kHz/12.5 kHz

Power supply requirement:

7.2 V DC nominal,

Current drain (approximate):

Marine channels- Tx, 1.5 A (at 5 W), (USA)
Land mobile channels 0.9 A (at 2 W)

Rx Max. Audio: 0.45 A,

Antenna impedance: 50 Ω,

Operating temperature range:

Marine channels- -20 °C to +60 °C, -4 °F to +140 °F

Land mobile channels- -30 °C to +60 °C -22 °F to +140 °F

Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included):

56 × 92 × 36.2 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.4 in (With BP-294)
56 × 92 × 29 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.1 in (With BP-290)

Weight (approximate):

281 g; 9.9 oz (with BP-294, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)
246 g; 8.7 oz (with BP-290, FA-SC58V and MBB-3)

Transmitter

Output power (at 7.2 V DC):

Marine channels- 5/3/1 W, (USA)
Land mobile channels- 2/1 W

Max. frequency deviation:

Marine channels- ±5.0 kHz

Land mobile channels- ±5.0 kHz (Wide), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)

Frequency stability: ±5.0 ppm

Spurious emissions: -70 dBc typical

FM hum and noise:

Marine channels- 40 dB

Land mobile channels- 40 dB (Wide), 34 dB (Narrow)

Audio harmonic distortion: 10% (at 60% deviation)

Modulation limiting: 60-100% of maximum deviation,

 

Receiver

Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD): 0.25 μV typical,

Adjacent channel selectivity:

Marine channels- 70 dB typical

Land mobile channels- 70 dB typical (Wide), 55 dB typical (Narrow)

Spurious response: 70 dB typical

Intermodulation: 70 dB typical

Audio output power

Internal SP- 700 mW typical (at 10% distortion with 12 Ω load)

External SP, 700 mW typical, (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.

 

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications Standard MIL-810 G

 

Method            Procedure

Low Pressure              500.5               I, II

High Temperature       501.5               I, II

Low Temperature       502.5               I, II

Temperature Shock    503.5               I-C

Solar Radiation           505.5               I

Rain Blowing/Drip     506.5               I, III

Humidity                     507.5               II

Salt Fog                       509.5               –

Dust Blowing             510.5               I

Immersion                   512.5               I

Vibration                     514.6               I

Shock                          516.6              I, IV

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

Applicable IP Rating

Ingress Protection Standard:

Water, IP67 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection)

 

Supplied Accessories

BP-294 battery pack

BC-227 rapid charger

BC-123S* AC adapter

FA-SC58V antenna

MBB-3 belt clip

Hand strap

* SA for USA plug. SE for Europe plug.

Optional Accessories

Microphones:

• Hm-163mc- Tie-clip microphone
• Hm-184h- Speaker microphone
• Hm-222- Speaker microphone
• Hm-236- Speaker microphone

Earphones:

• Ad-135- Earphone adapter
• Eh-15b- Earphone
• Sp-26- Tube earphone
• Sp-27- Tube earphone
• Sp-28- Earhook earphone
• Sp-29- Earhook earphone
• Sp-32- Tube type earphone adapter
• Sp-40- Earphone

Headsets:

• Hs-94- Earhook type headset
• Hs-95- Neck arm type headset
• Hs-97- Headset with throat microphone

Batteries:

• Bp-290- Li-ion battery pack
• Bp-291- Battery case
• Bp-294- Li-ion battery pack