Tough construction, superior waterproofing
The IC-M88 IS is built tough to withstand hazardous
and unhospitable environments at sea and on land.
Even if the IC-M88 IS is dropped into water,
complete waterproofing* will protect it from harm.
The compact and durable body meets military
specifications (MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth
for 30 minutes)
Waterproof speaker-mic, HM-138 IS
An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, the
HM-138 IS, provides reliable operation, even with
the IC-M88 IS securely on your belt.
22 programmable channels for land use
The IC-M88 IS has 22 programmable channels reserved
for Land use (146174MHz). Wide/narrow channel
spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS
and DTCS signaling is built-in.
*Appropriate license will be required.
Li-Ion battery for extra long battery life
With the FM approved, 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack,
get up to 20 hours of talk time* without "memory
effect". A 6 unit rapid charger is optional.
*Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio =
5:5:90
Simple operation
6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and
the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of
operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large
buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with
backlighting and backlit buttons make night time
operation simple.
Intrinsically safe version approved
by Factory Mutual Research Corporation
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
marine environments such as petroleum tankers and
bulk cargo carrier. Ask your dealer for details.
Intrinsically safe Class ?, ?? and ???, Division 1,
Groups C, D, E, F, and G ; Nonincendive Class ?,
Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations
when used with Icom BP-227FM battery pack. "Max.
Temp. T3C at 40C*quot:
Additional features
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
