IC-M34IT floats!Introducing the world's first*1 5w VHF marine transceiver that floats! If you drop the IC-M34 into water the radio comes up to the surface so that you can easily retrieve it from out of the water. As the radio has a rugged submersible body*2 it will keep on working even after it has been submerged. Reliable marine communications that won't let you down in or out of the boat!When floating in calm water the base of the radio is level with the water surface.*1 First as a 5w VHF marine handheld transceiver as researched by Icom as of November 2006.*2 1m depth for 30 minutes equivalent to IPX7. The IC-M34 is not designed to be used underwater.Easy to see LCD with large channel indicationThe IC-M34 has an easy to see LCD (32 16 mm; 11/4x5/8 in) with large 2-digit channel number indication. The volume and SQL levels are shown i n the display. L C D and key backlighting i s standard for night time operation.Easy to use easy to hold9 large buttons on the front panel provide simple straight forward operation. It weighs only 305g and the IC-M34s easy-to-hold rounded body fits comfortably in your hand.Quick channel selection withThe favorite channel function The favorite channel function offers quick channel access to tagged channels by pushing the "FAV" button while ignoring untagged channels.Li-Ion battery and charger standardA Lithium-Ion battery pack and battery charger are supplied as standard. The BP-252 Lithium-Ion battery pack provides 9 hours* of operating time.* Typical operation with Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90 AquaQuake draining functionThe Aqua Quake draining function emits a vibrating sound that clears water away from the speaker grill.Optional speaker-microphone HM-165A new waterproof speaker-microphone HM-165 is optional. It uses a waterproof screw-type connector to the IC-M34 and still allows the IC-M34 to float when connected.Other featuresPowerful 5W output powerDual/Tri-watch functions4-step battery life indicatorWeather channel with weather alert2-step power saverAuto scan functionInstant access to Ch 16 or Ch 9Optional battery case for using with alkaline cells (The IC-M34 may sink when the battery case is attached depending on the installed batteries) Product : ICOM M34 HANDHELD VHF RADIO Manufacturer : ICOM Manufacturer Part No: M34 01 UPC : 731797000835