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MARINE TRANSCEIVER

IC-M2A

Big Screen, Tough Body and It's
Waterproof too!
Extra Large LCD Display
A large LCD* offers easy
to read large channel indication. The S-meter shows the signal
strength of the received signal.In addition, bright LCD
backlighting is great for night time operation.
* 35×24 mm, 13⁄8×15⁄16
in. dimensions
Waterproof Construction
The IC-M2A is built waterproof to endure 1 meter depth for 30
minutes. (Equivalent to JIS waterproof specification grade 7.)
Non-corrosive construction ensures reliable long life
communication out on the water.
Swivel Belt Clip MB-87 For Standard
The newly designed MB-87 swivel belt clip prevents accidental
dropping of the radio from your belt. To remove the radio, simply
rotate it 180°and lift up.
Simple Operation
Well spaced, clearly labelled switches on the front panel provides
easy one-hand access to frequently used functions.
Powerful 5W Output Power
The supplied BP-224 Ni-Cd battery pack generates a powerful 5W of
output power and provides 8 hours of typical operating time*.For
saving battery consumption, the output power can be reduced to 3W
or 1W. The BP-223 alkaline cell case is also available during
charging.
* Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90
Desktop Charger Supplied
The BC-150 desktop charger is a simple drop-in charger. It has
screw holes for easy installation, and also a cradle to hold an
unattached battery__You can leave it alone to charge
even in choppy seas.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
 | Auto Weather scan and Weather alert function
 | 4-step battery life indicator)
 | Dual/tri-watch function
 | Normal, priority and tag scanning
 | Instant access to Ch 16, Ch 9 or programmable call channel
 | 2-step power saver
 | Key lock function |
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SPECIFICATIONS
| GENERAL |
| Frequency
coverage (Unit; MHz) |
: Tx
156.025 - 157.425
Rx 156.050 - 163.275 |
| Usable channels |
: All
International, U.S.A.*
and Canadian*
channels;
plus 10 weather*
channels (* U.S.A. version only) |
| Type of emission |
: 16K0G3E (FM) |
| Current
drain (at 7.2 V DC) |
:
Tx at 5 W
RX (Max. audio output)
(at Stand-by) |
1.5 A typ.
200 mA typ.
20 mA typ. |
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| Operating
temperature range |
: -20°C to +60°C;
-4°F to +140°F |
| Antenna connector |
: STUD (50 ohm) |
| Dimensions (proj.
not incl.) |
: 61(W) × 135(H)
× 41(D) mm
2 13/32(W) × 5 5/16(H)
× 1 5/8(D) in |
| Weight |
: 360g; 12.7oz |
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| TRANSMITTER |
| Output
power |
: High
5 W , Mid 3 W and Low 1 W |
| Modulation
system; |
: Variable
reactance freq. modulation |
| Max.
frequency deviation |
: ± 5kHz |
| Audio
harmonic distortion |
: Less than 10%
(at 60% mod.) |
| Spurious
emissions |
: Less than -65
dBc |
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| RECEIVER |
| Receive
system |
: Double
conversion superheterodyne |
| Sensitivity
(at 12 dB SINAD) |
: 0.25 µV typ. |
| Squelch
sensitivity |
: Less than 0.35
µV typ. (at threshold) |
| Adj.
channel selectivity (wide/narrow) |
: 70 dB typ.
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| Intermodulation
rejection |
: 70 dB typ. |
| Spurious response
rejection |
: 70 dB typ. |
| Hum and noise
ratio |
: More than 40 dB |
| Audio output
power |
: 0.35 W typ. at
10% distortion with an 8 ohm load |
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Supplied accessories:
 | Battery pack, BP-224
 | Battery case, BP-223*
 | Battery charger, BC-150
 | AC adapter, BC-147*
 | Swivel belt clip, MB-87
 | Antenna, FA-SC55V
 | Hand strap |
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*
Not supplied with some versions.
Specifications for the IC-M2A are measured in accordance with
EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.

OPTIONS
 | BP-233 BATTERY CASE
Battery case for R6 (AA)×6 alkaline cells.
 | BP-224 BATTERY PACK
7.2V/750mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. Provides 8 hours operating
time (approx.).
(Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90)
 | BC-150 + BC-147A/E
DESKTOP CHARGER + AC ADAPTER
Regularly charges the battery pack, BP-224 in 8 hours
(approx.). The same as that supplied.
 | BC-119N + AD-103 + BC-145A/E
DESKTOP CHARGER + CHARGER ADAPTER + AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter may be
supplied depending on version. Charging time: 1-2 hours.
 | BC-121N + AD-103 + BC-124
MULTI-CHARGER + DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER + AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (Six AD-103s are
required), BP-224. An AC adapter, BC-124, may be supplied,
depending on version. Charging time: 1-2 hours.
 | MB-68/MB-74/MB-87 BELT
CLIPS
MB-68: Universal belt clip for attaching to your belt.
MB-74: Alligator type. Clips to almost anything in a variety
of convenient places.
MB-87: Swivel belt clip. Prevents accidental dropping from
your belt. Same as that supplied.
 | CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER
CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER
 | OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE
For use with the battery charger, BC-150 or BC-119N, instead
of the AC adapter. (12-16 V DC required)
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