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.
*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.

 

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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