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ICOM M34 Waterproof Floating Handheld Marine VHF Radio

ICOM M34 - Finally, a marine VHF radio that floats!

Icom America introduces the Icom M34 handheld marine VHF radio; A full-function, rugged marine VHF handheld that, if dropped overboard, will rise back to the water's surface. The Icom M34 may be the last handheld marine radio a boater will ever need to buy!

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Unlike all other Icom marine radios to-date,the Icom M34 is the Icom's first handheld VHF radio that does not feature a one- piece aluminum chassis. Inside and out, the M34 is constructed of durable, hi- strength polymers.

The Icom M34 handheld marine VHF radio is a military-rugged radio. The Icom M34 holds all the great features every Icom radio is known for, plus a few important new ones.

One of those new features is a Favorites feature. Simply put, Favorites allows the radio user to quickly isolate those channels that are used most, eliminating the scrolling through dozens of channels  similar in concept to a TV remote that's been programmed to ignore unwanted channels.

Other Icom M34 handheld marine VHF radio features include: High-resolution LCD display; Large, well spaced keys for easy, one- handed operation; Hourglass shape that lends itself to a form-fit grasp; 5 full watts of power with lower power selectable; Multiple scanning modes; Submersible IPX7 construction; And more.

Powering the Icom M34 is a new Li-Ion battery, allowing for an impressive power-to-weight ratio. A boater can expect nearly 10 hours of typical use on a single charge. (5% transmit/5% receive/90% standby.)

Easy to see LCD with large channel indication

The ICOM 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

The ICOM M34 has 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 that 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 ICOM M34 and still allows the IC-M34 to float when connected.

Other ICOM M34 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
• Optional battery case for using with alkaline cells
  (The IC-M34 may sink when the battery case is attached, depending on the installed batteries)