Icom America M25 BLACK 41 VHF Fishing sku-5220131072

Icom America M25 BLACK 41 is a black, floating 5W handheld VHF marine radio listed under Fishing. Icom introduced floating VHF marine radios and added its Float N Flash feature to the M24. The M25 floats even with the optional HM-213 microphone attached. If it falls in water, its front LCD and key backlight flash and a rear red LED blinks, even when the radio is off.

Its built-in 1500mAh lithium-ion battery provides approximately 11 hours of operation under a Tx, Rx and standby ratio of 5:5:90. The IC-M25 charges through Micro-B USB, accepts a maximum 5V/1A input, and can use a cigarette lighter cable or mobile battery; charging with third-party products is not guaranteed. AquaQuake emits a buzz to drain water from the speaker grille.

The radio weighs 7.76 ounces (220g) and is 1.2 inches (30.5mm) slim. Its LCD is 30% larger than the IC-M24's and displays channel numbers and status icons. Audio output is 550mW, and holding VOL/SQL with the up button sets volume to maximum. The optional waterproof HM-213 speaker microphone can be used when the radio is worn at the waist.

Features include IPX7 waterproof construction, described with a 30-minute immersion period but no depth specified; a 4-step battery indicator; weather channels and a weather alert on the USA version; Dual/Tri-watch; direct access to Channel 16 or a programmable call channel; favorite channels; a monitor function that opens noise squelch; auto-scan; and LCD auto backlighting.

Supplied accessories are a BC-217SA USB charger, MB-133 belt clip, FA-SC59V antenna and hand strap. The listed specifications say it floats, has a speaker mic, is waterproof and has a weather alert. Box dimensions are 4 inches high by 8 inches wide by 9 inches long; listed weight is 1.3 lbs. UPC: 731797043207. SKU: sku-5220131072.