Product Description

Icom IC-M24

Icom pioneered the floating VHF marine radio and others followed. Setting a new trend yet again, The IC-M24 has a flashing light feature that activates when the radio hits water, even if the power is off! If you drop this floating radio overboard, it’s easier to find than ever, day or night.

Float ‘n flash

With its innovate flashing red LED light, an overboard IC-M24 is easy to find, day or night. The light flashes even if the radio is turned off.

AquaQuake draining function

The vibrating “buzz” sound clears water away from the speaker grill.

Smallest and lightest in the world

As a 5W VHF marine transceiver, the IC-M24 has the smallest and lightest body in the world.

Energy-saving 3.7V circuitry

The IC-M24 is powered by the 3.7V Lithium-Ion battery pack, BP-266, to reduce the volume and weight of the radio. A newly developed PA circuit produces 5W (approx.) RF output and powerful 600mW (typ.) audio even at this low voltage, while saving battery consumption for 10 hours of operating time.

Easy to see large LCD

The large, easy to see LCD (32 × 16 mm) offers a clear 2-digit channel number indication.

Built-in regular charger circuitry

Recharge the IC-M24 by plugging the wall charger directly in to the radio. By eliminating exposed metal charging points, the IC-M24 is even more protected from water damage.

Volume loud and mute functions

The volume loud/mute functions temporarily change the volume to the maximum/minimum level with two touches of a button. Depending on the background noise level, you can easily change the volume level to capture the received message.

Other features

Submersible construction equivalent to IPX7 (1m depth for 30 minutes)
Dual/Tri-watch functions
4-step battery life indicator
Weather channel with weather alert (USA version)
One-touch access to Ch. 16
Auto scan function
Tag scan and Favorite channel functions

Specifications Icom IC-M24

General
Frequency Range Tx Rx	156.025–157.425 MHz 156.050–163.275 MHz
Usable channels	INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
Type of emission	16K0G3E (FM)
Current drain (at 3.7V DC) Tx (High) Rx (at AF max.) Power save	2.3A 350mA typ. 8mA typ.
Operating temperature range	-20°C to +60°C; -4°F to +140°F
Antenna Impedance	50Ω (Stud)
Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included)	58.5 × 128.5 × 34.5 mm; 2.3 × 5.06 × 1.36 in
Weight (approx.)	260g; 9.2 oz (With BP-266, FA-SC58V, MB-124)

Transmitter
Output power (Hi/Mid/Low)	5W (High),1W (Low)
Max. frequency deviation	± 5 kHz
Frequency stability	±10ppm
Spurious emissions	–68dBc typ.
Adjacent channel power	70dB
Audio harmonic distortion	10% (at 60% dev.)
Residual modulation	40dB

Receiver
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD)	0.25µV typical
Squelch sensitivity	0.35µV typ. (at threshold)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity	70dB typical
Spurious response	70dB typical
Intermodulation Rejection	70dB typical
Hum and noise ratio	40dB typical
Audio output power (at 10% distortion, 8 Ω)	600mW typ.