The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and inhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 is dropped into water, complete waterproofing* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets the military specifications (MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth for 30 minutes)

6 clearly labeled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple.

With the standard 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, the BP-227, you can get up to 15 hours of talk time* without worrying about ‘memory effect’ on batteries. An optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226, provides a convenient back up and great reassurance in an emergency.
* Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90

An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, the HM-138, provides reliable operation, even with the IC-M88 securely on your belt.

The 5 Watts of output power ensures the reliability of your communication, even over long distances. To save on battery consumption, you can reduce the output power to 3 Watts or 1Watt.

The IC-M88 has 22 free channels reserved for Land use (146–174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is built-in.
*Appropriate license may be required.

The BC-152 desktop charger is a simple drop-in charger. Set the charger on a table or mount it to a wall.

• Auto WX scan and WX Alert function (U.S.A. version only).

• Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection.

• Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel).

• Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation.

• Monitor button opens squelch.

• Automatic scan function.

• 2 step power saver.

• Key lock function.

• Battery indicator shows remaining battery power in 4 levels.

• Beep sound is programmable for each button.

• The self check function checks internal temperature, connected battery voltage (over voltage detection), and water intrusion.

Supplied accessories:

• Battery pack
• Battery charger
• AC adapter*
• Swivel belt clip
• Antenna, FA-S59V
• Hand strap

* Not supplied with some versions.