- Auto wax Scan and wax Alert function.
- Simple up/down switches for operating channel selection.Auto WX scan and WX Alert function.
- Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel).
- Simple add/delete tag scanning Operation.
- Powerful 5W output.
Product Description
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M88 handheld VHF, Mfg.# M88 01, waterproof-jis7, submersible,
compact size. 5/3/1 Watt selectable transmit power, scan,
dual/Tri watch, optional speaker-mic, 22 channels for land
mobile. Includes Li-ion battery and charger.
.com
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Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the
Icom IC-M88 handheld VHF radio is a must for safety-minded
boaters. The radio is outfitted with a host of valuable features,
including an easy-to-read backlit LCD display, an intuitive
six-button keypad, and a rugged waterproof housing that's
submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. More
significantly, the radio works with all 57 U.S., 61 Canadian, and
57 international channels, along with 10 weather channels from
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The VHF
channels offer an ideal way to communicate with other
boaters--whether exchanging information on a great fishing spot
or sending out a distress signal--while the NOAA channels notify
you when inclement weather is approaching. As a bonus, the radio
also offers 22 free channels (from 146 to 174 MHz) reserved for
land mobile (commercial) use, making this an ideal unit for
marine professionals who also work on the shore (requires FCC
license).
The radio's layout is straightforward and easy to use, with a
half dozen clearly labeled buttons on the front panel and a
volume/power knob along the top. The radio's rugged body,
meanwhile, meets specifications for durability, so you
can rough it up at sea or on land without fearing a breakdown.
Other design details include 5 watts of output power for reliable
communication over long distances, a surprisingly compact chassis
that fits easily in the palm of your hand, and a two-step power
saver that preserves battery life.
The IC-M88 also offers several scanning modes, including an auto
scan function that starts scanning whenever no signal is
detected, a traditional scan mode that searches through all the
tag channels in sequence, a priority scan mode that does the same
but also monitors the distress channel (number 16), and a weather
alert option that immediately switches the radio to the
appropriate weather channel when a storm warning comes through.
Users will also dig the Dual Watch and Tri-Watch functions. The
former lets you communicate on a channel of your choice while
also keeping an eye on channel 16, while the latter monitors two
channels--channel 16 and another channel--while receiving a third
channel. The pair of "watch" modes guarantee that you won't miss
an important emergency call from a distressed boater while your
attention is otherwise engaged.
Additional features include a lithium-ion battery pack that
delivers up to 15 hours of talk time per charge, instant access
to channels 16 and 9, a key lock function, a four-level battery
life indicator, a programmable beep sound, and a self-check
function that monitors the internal temperature, connected
battery voltage, and water intrusion. Bundled with such
accessories as a drop-in charger, swivel belt clip, and hand
strap, the IC-M88 radio measures 2.44 by 3.81 by 1.53 inches (W x
H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty.
What's in the Box
IC-M88 radio, lithium-ion battery pack, drop-in charger, AC
adapter, swivel belt clip, hand strap, antenna, user's manual.