The IC-M88 IS is built tough to withstand hazardous and inhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 IS is dropped into water, complete waterproofing* will protect it fromharm. The compact and durable body meets military specifications (MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth for 30minutes)
The IC-M88 IS has 22 programmable channels reserved for Land use (146??174MHz).Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS andDTCS signaling is built-in.
*Appropriate license will be required.
With the FM approved, 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, get up to 20 hours oftalk time* without "memory effect".A 6 unit rapid charger is optional.
*Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90
6 clearly labeled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximizesimplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easyto operate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons make nighttime operation simple.
This IS version of the M88 conforms to intrinsically safe rating of the FMRC(Factory Mutual Research Corporation). It can be used in many hazardous marineenvironments such as petroleum tankers and bulk cargo carrier. Ask
your dealer for details.
Intrinsically safe Class Ι, ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, and G; Nonincendive Class Ι, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locationswhen used with ICOM BP-227FM battery pack. ??Max. Temp. T3C at 40??C??
- Auto WX scan and WX Alert function (U.S.A. version only)
- Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection
- Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel)
- Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation
- Powerful 5W output
- 2 Step power saver
- 4 Level battery indicator
- The self check function checks internal temperature, connected battery voltage (over voltage detection), and water intrusion
