M34 Waterproof Handheld VHF Radio Black
Price: $164.00
Brand: Icom
- Icom M34 Hand Held Vhf
- Communication
- Vhf-Handheld
Finally, a radio that floats! Icom s new M34 is a full-function, rugged marine VHF handheld that, if dropped overboard, will rise back to the water s surface. It may be the last handheld marine radio a boater will ever need to buy! Unlike all other Icom marine radios to-date, this is the Icom s first handheld radio that does not feature a one-piece aluminum chassis. Inside and out, the M34 is constructed of durable, hi-strength polymers.The 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 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.Powering the 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.)The M34 is an affordably priced radio that believes that and acts like it is a high-priced radio. The M34 comes complete with the Li-ion battery pack, charger, and AC adaptor. Other accessories are available including a newly designed waterproof speaker microphone (HM-165), rapid charger, and AAA alkaline battery tray.
My husband loves this radio - I bought it as an anniversary gift to help keep him safe out on the water and he loves it. The fact that it floats rather than sinks was the key reason I selected this radio- in rough water or in an emergency, a radio that sinks to the bottom if accidentally dropped is useless. Knowing he has this radio on the boat gives me peace of mind when he s out alone on that water.
the only REAL waterproof radio that I have found - Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R31T0ZWRQG1YUC Underwater test for radio.
Great VHF Handheld - I purchased this radio for my shore party to communicate with my boat while on a sailing trip in Belize. It worked flawlessly. I only wish that it came standard with the optional AAA battery tray. I live in Houston and with all of the dealers available to me, none kept this accessory in stock, and I was forced to leave on my trip with the charger packed in my sail bag.
Great insurance policy - I purchased this radio for a recent vacation boating on Lake Powell. I wanted the radio for emergency communications and weather monitoring.The weather monitoring came in crystal clear and was necessary since we were in the middle of the Arizona monsoon season. Fortunately I never needed the radio for emergency reasons, but it gave me peace of mind having it.The unit is solid and well built. I chose Icom due to my experience as a Radioman in the US Navy. If it s good enough for the Navy, it s good enough for me.
