The ICOM IC-M25 is a slim, lightweight, and water-resistant handheld VHF radio, the upgraded version of the M23 which was released on May 2011. Its equipped with a powerful 1500 mAH battery which provides up to 11 hours of battery life per charge, float N flash functions, aqua quake draining, and an IPX7 waterproof design are some of the many features of this radio.
No more bulky charging base! The ICOM M25 includes a NEW micro USB charging cable connector (smartphone-compatible connectors) which can be easily used with your mobile battery packs. Now you can charge your handheld VHF radio in the same way you charge your phone or tablet.
The M25 handheld VHF radio is designed very intuitively starting from the large controls and well-placed, soft key buttons that make operating extremely easy. Despite being smaller in size compared to other VHF radios, the display is actually 30% larger than its predecessor the ICOM M24 which makes it easy to see all the information on screen.
Available in three colors, the ICOM-25 is a decent looking device that has everything you want from a stylish, well-designed VHF radio. While the ICOM M25 is a little more expensive than other handheld VHF marine radios, it stands out for having the best value for the money with all its useful extra features.
Icom M25 charging port
Main Features
Choosing the best VHF handheld radio for your needs requires a little bit of research. What makes the ICOM 25 better than other handheld VHF radios? Learn more about its features below:
Additional Features
- Front Panel Buttons for Quick Operations
- Weather Channel w/ Weather Alert
- Instant access to Channel 16
- Favorite Channel Function
- Auto Scan
- Large LCD with Auto Backlighting
What’s included in the Box?
- USB charger (Icom #BC- 217SA)
- Belt Clip (Icom #MB - 133)
- Antenna (Icom #FA - SC59V)
- Battery Pack (#BP-282)
- Hand Strap
Specifications:
- Frequency Band: VHF
- Type: Handheld VHF radio
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Item Weight: 7.8 ounces
- Item Model Number: IC-M25 01
- Dimensions: W 2.2” x H 5.3” x D 1.2”
- Features: Floating, Submersible, Radio, Waterproof
- Display Type: Segmented LCD
- Material: Aluminum
- Scanning Modes: All Scan
- Transmit Power: 5/1 Watt
- Usable channels: INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
- Antenna Impedance: 50Ω
- Type of emission: 16K0G3E (FM)
- Operating temperature range : -20°C to +60°C; -4°F to +140°F
- Battery life: 11 hours
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Available Colors: Blue, Pearl White, Metallic Grey Accents
- Warranty Details: Three Years Waterproof
Transmitter
- Output power: (Hi/Mid/Low) 5W (High),1W (Low)
- Max. frequency deviation: ±5.0kHz
- Frequency stability: ±10ppm
- Spurious emissions: -68dBc typical
- Adjacent channel power: 70dB
- Audio harmonic distortion: 10% (at 60% dev.)
- Residual modulation: 40dB
Receiver
- Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD): 0.25µV typical
- Squelch sensitivity: 0.25µV 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)
- Internal SP: 550mW typ. (12Ω load)
- External SP: 300mW typ. (4Ω load
Final Thoughts:
The ICOM M25 is another high quality handheld VHF radio from ICOM. Currently, the slimmest floating handheld marine radio, it packs many features and delivers uncompromised performance that raises the bar in the marine electronics industry. A popular favorite among consumers, the ICOM M25’s easy to use, well-placed buttons and smart interface makes the device one of the best handheld marine radios today.
