Icom IC-M88

Icom IC-M88
alaAverage 4

7 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the reliability. The usability is also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the value for money.

usability, reliability

value for money

On average, users rate this product 80/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Icom IC-M88

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Icom IC-M88 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Everyday use

 

I use this radio almost everyday while working on deck aboard a tug boat. The company supplies Standard Horizon HX370S's, but only 1 or 2, so I bought an ICOM M88 as my own personal radio. I liked that it was small and light, fits nicely in your hand...

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Reliable and perfect performance Marine VHF

 

Icom ICM88 VHF is very reliable and excellent performance VHF. It is very convenient to carry with and easy to handle. I Strongly recommend you to use Icom IC-M88.

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great radios

 

I've got 2 of these radios now, both purchased from Amazon. They arrived about 3 days after I ordered, via free shipping. Packaging was very good, because you could tell they got banged around by UPS/USPS during shipping. I've used these radios...

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ICOM IC-M88

 

I have used two of these radios extensively for sea kayaking (in various countries). I have also used them as two way radios (using the land radio channels) for skiing, climbing and hiking. The quality of the units is excellent: they can withstand...

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Seemed OK at first...

 

I only carry a radio for emergencies while sea kayaking. That is to say other then periodically testing it, it was never even used. A few years after purchase, it stopped working (yes a few years--past the guarantee for sure but there's no reason that...

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Icom radio

 

Icom radio

I leave it in the tray charger unit until I need it, it always performs well.

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Icom radio

 

I leave it in the tray charger unit until I need it, it always performs well.

Product Specifications

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 has been tested to the military specifications (MIL-STD). 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 makes night time operation simple. The IC-M88 has 22 programmable channels reserved for Land use. Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is built-in.

Antenna

Antenna Type:External

Battery

Capacity:1700mAh
Run Time (Up To):15hour(s)
Technology:Lithium ion

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.5in
Height:3.8in
Weight:9.9oz
Width:2.4in

Display

Type:LCD display

Header

Manufacturer:Icom
Model:IC-M88
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Icom

Radio System

Channels:22-channel
Power:5 watts
Two-Way Radio Type:Two-way radio
Type:VHF
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