Icom IC-M34 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Marine Float Submersible Radio

Icom IC-M34 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Marine Float Submersible Radio
Floating Submersible

It floats!

Introducing the world’s first*1 5W VHF marine transceiver that 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*2, it will keep on working even after it has been submerged. Reliable marine communications that won’t let you down in or out of your boat!

When floating in calm water, the base of the radio is level with the water surface.

*1 First as a 5W VHF marine handheld transceiver as researched by Icom as of November 2006.
*2 1m depth for 30 minutes, equivalent to IPX7. The IC-M34 is not designed to be used under water.

Easy to see LCD with large channel indication

The IC-M34 has an easy to see LCD (32 ×16 mm; 1¹/₄ × ⁵/₈ in) with large 2-digit channel number indication. The volume and SQL levels are shown in the display. 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, and the IC-M34’s easy-to-hold rounded body fits comfortably in your hand.

Quick channel selection with 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

AquaQuake draining function

The AquaQuake draining function emits a vibrating sound and clears water away from the speaker grill.

Optional speaker-microphone, HM-165

A new waterproof speaker-microphone, HM-165, is optional. It uses a waterproof, screw-type connector to the IC-M34 and still allows the IC-M34 to float when connected.

Other features

• Powerful 5W output power
• Dual/Tri-watch functions
• 4-step battery life indicator
• Weather channel with weather alert
• 2-step power saver
• Auto scan function
• Instant access to Ch 16 or Ch 9

The first VHF radio in its class that floats!
Its rugged, submersible body meets IPX7 waterproof standards (1-meter depth for 30 min.) and the AquaQuake draining function clears water from the speaker grill. The easy-to-see LCD screen has large channel indication. The lithium-ion battery (included) provides up to nine hours of operation.

Icom IC-M34 VHF Marine Radio (.pdf)

Other fetures include:
Aqua Quake technology to keep water out of the speaker!
Waterproof! Yes, IPX 7 submersible! Even with the optional alkaline battery tray.
3 power settings 5/3/1 Watts.
2-step power save function allows you to stretch the battery to its limits.
Very large backlit display & keypad for easy use in foul weather!
Optional waterproof/ floating speaker mic.
Weather Alert
Dual and Tri Watch
Dim: 2.44 x 3.8 x 1.53 oz.

Package includes:
Icom IC-M34 VHF Radio

Li-Ion battery pack (BP-252)

Battery charger (BC-173)

AC adapter (BC-174A)

Belt clip (MB-109)

Flexible Antenna (FA-SC58V)

Hand strap

Product Features

• Easy-to-read LCD screen with a large 2-digit channel indicator, and both screen and key backlighting for easy night time use
• 9 large buttons provide simple intuitive operation, and easy-to-hold rounded body fits securely and comfortably in your hand
• Dual- and tri-watch functions let you scan channel 16 as well as 1 or 2 user-selected channels
• Constructed to IPX7 waterproofing standards, and designed to float in both fresh and salt water
• Weighs only 10.8 ounces with the battery in, and measures 2.44 x 3.8 x 1.53 inches (W x H x D)

Technical Details

• Model Number:M34 01
• Frequency range:Tx: 156.025 to 157.425 MHz; Rx: 156.050 to 163.275 MHz
• Usable channels:INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
• Type of emission:16K0G3E (FM)
• Current drain (at 7.2V DC):Tx (at 5W output): 1.5 A; Rx (at AF maximum): 200 mA
• Antenna impedance:50 ohms (SMA)
• Power supply:Lithium-ion battery pack (included), AC adapter (included)
• Transmitter Output power (Hi/Mid/Low):5 W (high), 1 W (low), 2 W (high with alkaline cells)
• Transmitter Maximum frequency deviation:+/-5 kHz
• Transmitter Frequency error:+/-10 ppm
• Transmitter Audio harmonic distortion:Less than 10 percent (at 60 percent mod.)
• Transmitter Spurious emissions:-68 dBc
• Transmitter Adjacent channel power:70 dB
• Transmitter Audio harmonic distortion:10 percent (at 60 percent dev.)
• Transmitter Residual modulation:40 dB
• Receive system:Double-conversion super heterodyne
• Receive Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD):0.25 uV typical
• Receive Squelch sensitivity:0.35 uV typical (at threshold)
• Receive Adjacent channel selectivity:70 dB typical
• Receive Spurious response:70 dB typical
• Receive Intermodulation rejection:70 dB typical
• Receive Hum and noise ratio:40 dB typical
• Receive Audio output power:0.35 W typical (at 10-percent distortion with an 8-ohm load)
• Operating temperature range:-4 to 140 degrees F / -20 to 60 degrees C
• Dimensions:2.44 x 3.8 x 1.53 inches / 62 × 97 × 39 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight:10.8 ounces / 305 grams
• What’s in the Box:M34 VHF marine transceiver, BP-252 battery pack, BC-173 battery charger, BC-174A/E AC adapter, MB-109 belt clip, FA-SC58V antenna, hand strap

PACKAGE CONTAIN

1 x ICOM ICM34 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
1 x Battery pack, BP-252
1 x Battery charger, BC-173
1 x AC adapter, BC-174A/E*
1 x Belt clip, MB-109
1 x Antenna, FA-SC58V
1 x Hand strap