VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC-M34

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The first* 5W VHF radio that floats!
* Researched by Icom as of October 2006
Floating, submersible body
floats
If you drop the IC-M34 into water, the radio comes up to the surface so that you can easily retrieve it from out of the water. As the radio has a rugged submersible body*, it will keep on working even after it has been submerged.
* Equivalent to IPX7 (1m depth for 30 minutes)
Easy to see LCD with large channel indication
The IC-M34 has an easy to see LCD (32× 16 mm) with a clear 2-digit channel number indication. LCD and key backlighting is standard for night time operation.
Easy to use, easy to hold
9 large buttons on the front panel provide simple straight forward operation. It weighs only 305g (10.8oz), and the IC-M34’s easy-to-hold rounded body fits comfortably in your hand.
Favorite channel function
The favorite channel function offers quick channel access to tagged channels by pushing the “FAV” button while ignoring untagged channels.
Li-Ion battery and charger standard
A Lithium-Ion battery pack and battery charger are supplied as standard. The BP-252 Lithium-Ion battery pack provides 9 hours* of operating time.
* Typical operation with Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90
Other features
  • Dual/Tri-watch functions
  • 2-step power saver
  • Auto scan function
  • Instant access to Ch 16
  • Optional speaker-microphone, HM-165, also floats, when connected to the radio
  • AquaQuake draining function

BATTERY CASE
BP-251
AAA(LR03)×5 cells
BP-251*
 
 
 
* The IC-M36 floats when used with most common brand AAA batteries. Battery weight varies by manufacturer. Please check your IC-M34 for buoyancy in a shallow area when using AAA batteries.
BATTERY PACK
BP-252
(Li-Ion)
7.4V/950mAh (min.),
980mAh (typ.)
BP-252
 
 
 
DESKTOP CHARGERS
BC-162
Rapid charger
BC-162
BC-173
Regular charger
BC-173
 
 
AC ADAPTERS
BC-145S
16V/1A
(Use with BC-162)
BC-145S
BC-147S
12V/200mA
(Use with BC-173)
BC-147S

 
SPEAKER MICROPHONE
HM-165
Waterproof, IPX7
HM-165
 
 
 
BELT CLIP
MB-109
MB-109
 
 
 
ANTENNA
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FA-SC58V
7/16×59/16×111/16 in

 

IC-M34
Frequency range
Tx

156.025–157.425MHz

Rx

156.050–163.275MHz

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

62×141.5×43 mm
2

Weight (approx.)

305g; 10.8oz
(With BP- 252, MB-109 and FA-SC58V)

Current drain

Transmit (High)

1.5A typical

Max. audio

200mA typical

Power save

20mA typical

Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD)

0.25μV typical

Intermodulation rejection

70dB typical

Audio output power (10% dist./ 8Ω load)

350mW typical

RF output power

5/1W (With BP-252)
2/1W (With alkaline cells)


All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.