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product_id: 1158834
title: "Icom IC-M88 Handheld VHF Marine Radio"
brand: "icom"
price: "R258"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1158834-icom-ic-m88-handheld-vhf-marine-radio
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Auto WX Scan 5W Output Instant Channel Access Icom IC-M88 Handheld VHF Marine Radio

**Brand:** icom
**Price:** R258
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Stay Afloat with Confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Icom IC-M88 Handheld VHF Marine Radio by icom
- **How much does it cost?** R258 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1158834-icom-ic-m88-handheld-vhf-marine-radio)

## Best For

- icom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted icom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Scanning:** Easily add or delete tags for personalized scanning.
- • **User-Friendly Operation:** Simple up/down switches for effortless channel selection.
- • **Stay Connected on the Water:** Experience seamless communication with powerful 5W output.
- • **Weather Alerts at Your Fingertips:** Auto WX scan keeps you informed of changing conditions.
- • **Quick Access to Emergency Channels:** Instantly reach Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 for peace of mind.

## Overview

The Icom IC-M88 Handheld VHF Marine Radio is a robust communication device designed for maritime professionals, featuring a powerful 5W output, automatic weather scanning, and instant access to emergency channels, ensuring safety and connectivity on the water.

## Description

Product Description               M88 handheld VHF, Mfg.# M88 01, waterproof-jis7, submersible, compact size. 5/3/1 Watt selectable transmit power, scan, dual/Tri watch, optional speaker-mic, 22 channels for land mobile. Includes Li-ion battery and charger.                  .com               Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the Icom IC-M88 handheld VHF radio is a must for safety-minded boaters. The radio is outfitted with a host of valuable features, including an easy-to-read backlit LCD display, an intuitive six-button keypad, and a rugged waterproof housing that's submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. More significantly, the radio works with all 57 U.S., 61 Canadian, and 57 international channels, along with 10 weather channels from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The VHF channels offer an ideal way to communicate with other boaters--whether exchanging information on a great fishing spot or sending out a distress signal--while the NOAA channels notify you when inclement weather is approaching. As a bonus, the radio also offers 22 free channels (from 146 to 174 MHz) reserved for land mobile (commercial) use, making this an ideal unit for marine professionals who also work on the shore (requires FCC license).  The radio's layout is straightforward and easy to use, with a half dozen clearly labeled buttons on the front panel and a volume/power knob along the top. The radio's rugged body, meanwhile, meets military specifications for durability, so you can rough it up at sea or on land without fearing a breakdown. Other design details include 5 watts of output power for reliable communication over long distances, a surprisingly compact chassis that fits easily in the palm of your hand, and a two-step power saver that preserves battery life.  The IC-M88 also offers several scanning modes, including an auto scan function that starts scanning whenever no signal is detected, a traditional scan mode that searches through all the tag channels in sequence, a priority scan mode that does the same but also monitors the distress channel (number 16), and a weather alert option that immediately switches the radio to the appropriate weather channel when a storm warning comes through. Users will also dig the Dual Watch and Tri-Watch functions. The former lets you communicate on a channel of your choice while also keeping an eye on channel 16, while the latter monitors two channels--channel 16 and another channel--while receiving a third channel. The pair of "watch" modes guarantee that you won't miss an important emergency call from a distressed boater while your attention is otherwise engaged.  Additional features include a lithium-ion battery pack that delivers up to 15 hours of talk time per charge, instant access to channels 16 and 9, a key lock function, a four-level battery life indicator, a programmable beep sound, and a self-check function that monitors the internal temperature, connected battery voltage, and water intrusion. Bundled with such accessories as a drop-in charger, swivel belt clip, and hand strap, the IC-M88 radio measures 2.44 by 3.81 by 1.53 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a three-year warranty. What's in the Box IC-M88 radio, lithium-ion battery pack, drop-in charger, AC adapter, swivel belt clip, hand strap, antenna, user's manual.

## Features

- Auto wax Scan and wax Alert function
- Simple up/down switches for operating channel selection.Auto WX scan and WX Alert function
- Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel)
- Simple add/delete tag scanning Operation
- Powerful 5W output

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ICOM
- **Color:** black
- **Number of Channels:** 22
- **Special Feature:** Submersible
- **Frequency Range:** 156-174 MHz
- **Voltage:** 3.7 Volts
- **Water Resistance Level:** Waterproof
- **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds
- **Included Components:** M88 01, User Manual, mounting hardware
- **Compatible Devices:** VHF radios, VHF marine radios, Icom VHF radios

## Images

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*