IC-M1 - Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver

Quick Specs:
Handheld VHF marine transceiver
Waterproof
RX/TX: all USA, Canadian and international marine channels
RX only: 10 weather channels
Output power: 5 W
Modes: FM
Receiver sensitivity: less than 0.35 µV (FM, 12 dB SINAD)

Detailed Specifications

GENERAL

• Usable channels: U.S.A., Canadian, International, Weather
• Mode: FM (16K0G3E)
• Channel spacing: 25 kHz
• Current drain (with BP-185): 1.8 A max. (Tx at 5 W output), 0.8 A (Tx at 1 W output), 300 mA (Rx at max. audio), 13 mA (typ.; power saved)
• Acceptable battery packs: BP-185 or BP-186
• Usable temperature range: -20°C to +60°C; -4°F to +140°F
• Frequency stability (-20°C to +60°C): +/-0.001%
• Dimension (projections not included): 52.5(W) x 129(H) x 30(D) mm; 2-1/16(W) x 5-3/32(H) x 1-3/16(D) in
• Weight (w/BP-185): 280 g; 9.9 oz.
• Antenna impedance: 50 ohms (Unbalanced)
• Supplied battery pack: BP-185
• Scan functions: Normal and priority
• Voice scrambler: Optional

TRANSMITTER

• Output power (at 8.4 V): 5 W, 1 W and 0.15 W (refer to version list)
• Hum and noise: Better than 40 dB down
• Spurious emissions: Less than -65 dB
• Maximum frequency deviation: +/-5.0 kHz

RECEIVER

• Sensitivity: Less than 0.35 µV (for 12 dB SINAD)
• Squelch sensitivity (adjustable): Up to 23 dB SINAD
• Intermodulation rejection: More than 70 dB
• Adjacent channel selectivity: More than 70 dB
• Spurious response rejection: More than 70 dB
• Audio output power: More than 400 mW at 5% distortion with an 8 ohm load
• Specifications for the IC-M1 are measured in accordance with EIA-152C & EIA-204D(E) and ETS300 162, respectively.

Supplied Accessories:

• Battery pack (BP-185)
• Battery charger (AD-58) (BC-122A below required for charging)
• AC adapter (BC-122A)
• Flexible antenna (FA-S57V)
• Handstrap
• Belt clip
• Operating manual

IC-M1 Options

• BP-185 BATTERY PACK: Voltage capacity, 8.4 V, 400 mAh; 5.0 W output power; height 129 mm, 5-3/32 in; Approx. operating time: high, 4 h; 1 W, 8 hr.; 150 mW, 13 hr.
• BP-186 BATTERY PACK: Voltage capacity, 7.2 V, 1050 mAh; 4.5 W output power; height 159 mm, 6-1/4 in; Approx. operating time: high, 10.5 h; 1 W, 21 hr.; 150 mW, 34 hr. Operating times are measured under the following conditions: Tx: Rx: Standby (power saved) = 5:5:90
• AD-58 BATTERY CHARGER+BC-122A AC ADAPTER: Wall mount. For regular charging. Charging time: 15 hours.
• BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER+AD-69 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER: For rapid charging of battery packs. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hours. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger.
• CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE or OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE: For use with a battery charger (or desktop charger) instead of an AC adapter.
• UT-98 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT: Enables private communications by scrambling your voice signals. Not available in some countries.