Why is DX482M better than IC-M85E?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Weight257 g vs 281 g+9%
Why is IC-M85E better than DX482M?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 3,100 mAh+41%
- Channels16 vs 1006.2×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 450 - 470 MHz | 156 - 163.425 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 100 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.6 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 257 g | 281 g |
| Width | — | 92 mm |
| Height | — | 56 mm |
| Depth | — | 36 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
