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6.1Ruggedness8.9
3.7Features7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
IC-M85EGX1800GPS/E
| IC-M85E | GX1800GPS/E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 56 mm | 85 mm | −29 mm |
| Width | 92 mm | 150 mm | −58 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 82 mm | −46 mm |
| Weight | 281 g | 940 g | −659 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is IC-M85E better than GX1800GPS/E?
- Weight281 g vs 940 g3.3×
Why is GX1800GPS/E better than IC-M85E?
- Transmit power5 W vs 25 W5×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 156 - 163.425 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 156.025 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 25 W |
| Channels | 100 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,100 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 13.8 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 281 g | 940 g |
| Width | 92 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 56 mm | 85 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 82 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse |
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