VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
IC-M220
High Quality, Excellent Performance
VHF Fixed Mount – Export Only
The M220 gives boaters an entry-level VHF fixed mount with DSC Class D at a great value. This small compact unit includes a large, easy-to-read LCD with a dot-matrix display, IPX7 rating, and Icom’s own AquaQuake draining function for optimal audio. The M2200 is a perfect unit for boats that only need a basic radio or boats with limited space.

Compact Body (W × H × D; 156.5 × 66.5 × 110.1 mm; 6.2 × 2.6 × 4.3 in)
Easy Installation in Limited Space
Powerful Front Mount Speaker
Delivers Loud and Clear Audio
Built-in Class D DSC with a CH70
Dedicated Receiver
Intuitive Operation with
Icom’s Marine User Interface
Easy-to-Read Full Dot-Matrix Display
HM-237B Detachable
Hand Microphone Supplied
IPX7 Submersible Construction
(1 m depth of water for 30 minutes)
AquaQuake™ Prevents Audio Degradation
from a Water-Logged Speaker
Made in Japan Quality and Reliability
Other Features
- Common NMEA interface for external GPS/NAV connection
- MA-500TR Class B AIS transponder compatible
- Tag scan and favorite channel functions
- Dual/tri-watch function for monitoring CH16 and/or call channel
- Priority scan function
- Display and keypad backlighting
- External speaker connection
- Weather channel with weather alert
General
| Frequency range | TX | 156.025–157.425 MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RX | 156.050–163.275 MHz | |
| CH70 | 156.525 MHz | |
| Usable channels | USA, CAN, INT, WX channels | |
| Type of emission | 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC) | |
| Power supply requirement | 13.8 V DC nominal (11.7–15.9 V DC) |
|
| Current drain (at 13.8 V DC) |
TX 25W output | 5 A |
| RX AF max. | 1.2 A | |
| Operating temperature range | –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F | |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω(SO-239) | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included) |
156.5×66.5×110.1 mm; 6.2×2.6×4.3 inch |
|
| Weight (approx.) | 700 g; 1.5 lb (with HM-237B) | |
| NMEA formats | Input | RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL, VTG |
| Output | DSC, DSE, RMC, GSA, GSV | |
Transmitter
| Output power (at 13.8 V DC) | 25 W, 1 W | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5 kHz | |
| Frequency tolerance | ±5 ppm | |
| Spurious emissions | Less than –60 dBc | |
Receiver
| Sensitivity | Main | –13 dBµ typ. (12 dB SINAD) |
|---|---|---|
| DSC | –5 dBµ emf typ. (1% BER) | |
| Squelch sensitivity | Less than –10 dBμ | |
| Adjacent channel selectivity |
Main | More than 68 dB |
| DSC | More than 68 dBμ emf (1% BER) | |
| Intermodulation | Main | More than 63 dB |
| DSC | More than 55 dBμ emf (1% BER) | |
| Sensitivity | –14 dBμ typ. (at 12 dB SINAD) | |
| Hum and noise | More than 40 dB | |
| Audio output power (at 10% distortion with a 4 Ω load) |
4.5 W typical | |
Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA 603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Applicable IP Rating
| Ingress Protection Standard | |
|---|---|
| Water | IPX7 (Waterproof protection) |
Supplied Accessories
- HM-237B hand microphone
- DC power cable
- Mounting bracket kit
MICROPHONES
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
FLUSH MOUNT KITS
Catalogs / Brochures
| Brochures Name | Size |
|---|---|
| IC-M220 | 1.07MB |
| Marine Products | 7.38MB |
Instruction Manual / Guides
| Name | Model Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction manual | IC-M220/IC-M220G | |
| Basic Manual (Spanish) | IC-M220/IC-M220G |

