Tough Construction, Superior Waterproofing

Called 'Intrinsically Safe', the IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 is dropped into water, complete waterproofing* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body has been tested to the military specifications (MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth for 30 minutes)

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 marin environments such as petroleum tankers and bulk cargo carrier. Ask your dealer for details.

Intrinsically safe Class Ι, ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, and G; Nonincendive Class Ι, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations when used with Icom BP-227FM battery pack. "Max. Temp. T3C at 40°C"

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.

Li-Ion Battery for Extra Long Battery Life
With the standard 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, the BP-227, you can get up to 15 hours of talk time* without worrying about ‘memory effect' on batteries. An optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226, provides a convenient back up and great reassurance in an emergency.
* Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90

Waterproof Speaker-Microphone, HM-138 
An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, the HM-138, provides reliable operation, even with the IC-M88 securely on your belt.

22 Programmable Channels for Land Use
The IC-M88 has 22 programmable channels reserved for Land use (146-174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is built-in.
*Appropriate license will be required.