The first VHF radio in its class that floats! That way, you don't watch your investment sink to the bottom
of the sea if you happen to take a misstep on deck. Plus, it meets IPX7 waterproof standards (1-meter
depth
for 30 min.) and the AquaQuake draining function purges water in case it is dropped. The easy-to-see
LCD screen has large channel indication. The lithium-ion battery (included) provides up to nine hours
of operation. Dual/Tri-watch function monitors emergency channels plus another you program. Auto
scan function monitors activity on all channels. 70 programmable channels for personal
communication. 5/1 watt selectable. Three-year warranty.
The first VHF radio in its class that floats! That way, you don't watch your investment sink to the bottom of the sea if you happen to take a misstep on deck. Plus, it meets IPX7 waterproof standards (1-meter depth for 30 min.) and the AquaQuake draining function purges water in case it is dropped. The easy-to-see LCD screen has large channel indication. The lithium-ion battery (included) provides up to nine hours of operation. Dual/Tri-watch function monitors emergency channels plus another you program. Auto scan function monitors activity on all channels. 70 programmable channels for personal communication. 5/1 watt selectable. Three-year warranty.
Average Customer Rating:
4.3 out of 5
3 of 4 (75%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Icom IC-M34 Floating Waterproof VHF
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Floating VHF,May 24, 2008
By Anonymousfrom Palm Coast, FL
"Excellent. Icom products never dissapoint me. I also own the M88. Good range, battery life is as advertised.KillerDoc"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 2 for Icom IC-M34 Floating Waterproof VHF
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
It may float, but that's about it.,August 30, 2007
By mike46bmwfrom FairfieldCounty, CT
"I would not recommend this radio to anyone who needs to transmit more than maybe a mile line of site.
I have a 21' bowrider and wanted a radio I could use to contact other boaters. I purchased this radio and the quality is nice. It is light and well built.
The bad thing is that it just doesn't have the antenna length or transmit power to be useful in 90% of situations.
I was in a cove 5 miles from another boater and could not hear him transmit (at our marina). I know this because I could hear my buddy talking to him that was only 100' away from me, but none of the return. Later when the boater arrived, I asked where he was, and he was leaving his slip in our marina which was about 4-5 miles away.
DO NOT RELY ON THIS RADIO FOR EMERGENCIES!!!
I returned it and am going with a fixed mount an 8' antenna."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 3 for Icom IC-M34 Floating Waterproof VHF
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Icom IC-M34,July 30, 2007
By BacklashBillyfrom Gulf Coast - Texas
"GREAT... For what I use it for. It is not a replacement for a boat mounted VHF, but it does exactly what they say it will do...it floats! I had about 2 days when my daughter dropped it over the side of the boat. It sank, and I thought it was a gonner! A couple seconds later, it came to the surface! No Problems after cleaning it off and using the vibrator to shake the water out of the speaker area. We'll see how it does down the road, but for now, it performs EXACTLY like I anticipated! - Tight Lines!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 4 for Icom IC-M34 Floating Waterproof VHF
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
floats like it says,March 1, 2007
By bluetickerbud
"Dropped my M-34 radio over the side of the boat and it popped right back up to the surface. Lost a few radios that way. Not this one. Still works fine after being in the water."
