Easy operation with easy-to-grip body and large buttons
The IC-M37 has a slim-designed body and big buttons, allowing for easy operation even while wearing gloves during fishing or sailing. This enables quick replies to calls. Additionally, the IC-M37 provides instant access to channel 16, as well as the Call channel.
Loud Audio Output
The IC-M37 provides a powerful 700 mW (typical) audio output. Received voice can be heard loud and clear. It helps you to hear calls even in noisy onboard environments.
12 Hours Long Time Operation
The BP-296 Li-ion battery pack, providing an operating time of approximately 12 hours for a full day of cruising or fishing experience. For added peace of mind during emergencies, the optional BP-297 battery case is also available.
*Approximate. Tx: Rx: Standby = 5 : 5 : 90.
IP57 Dust-tight and Waterproof Protection
The IC-M37 boasts exceptional IP57 waterproof protection, ensuring its safety even when submerged in water up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. Feel confident using it on deck or in dusty environments without any concerns.
Float'n Flash™ Function
If you accidentally drop the IC-M37 into the water, it will float, flash and sound an alarm. The buoyancy, the flashing light, and the sound reduce the risk of loss at sea even at night.
AquaQuake™ Water Draining Function
The AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker. This function removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker cone. You can hear clear audio with this function.
6 W RF Output Power
The IC-M37's 6 Watts of transmit power provides extended communication range for the user.
Dualwatch and Tri-watch Functions
The Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions allow for periodic checking of Channel 16 while operating on another channel. This feature proves convenient when communicating with your friends' vessels or during sailing regattas, enabling you to make important announcements about the race.
Monitor Function
When receiving signal is weak and difficult to hear, you can use the Monitor function to open the squelch and help you hear the signal.
Additional features
- Low Battery Alert function notifies you of low battery level
- Voice Loud and Mute function enables to temporary maximize/mute the volume
- Channel history function stores the last five channels used for easy recall
- Various Scan functions (normal/priority)
- Favorite Channel function
- BP-296 user replaceable Li-ion battery pack supplied
- Weather channels with Weather Alert function
- Lock function
- Power Save function
- Backlight function for night time opeartion
- LCD contrast selection
General
| Frequency range | TX | 156.025–157.425 MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RX | 156.050–163.275 MHz | |
| Usable channel groups | INT, USA, CAN, WX channels | |
| Type of emission | 16K0G3E | |
| Current drain (at 3.7 V DC) | TX (6.0 W/1.0 W output) | 2.75 A/1.0 A |
| RX (Max. audio. Inter SP/Exter SP) | 0.4 A/0.2 A | |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to +60 °C, -4 °F to +140 °F | |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included) | 59.7 × 140.5 × 38.7 mm, 2.4 × 5.5 × 1.5 in | |
| Weight (approximate) | 293 g, 10.3 oz (with BP-296, antenna and belt clip) | |
Transmitter
| Output power (Hi/Low) | 6 W/1 W |
|---|---|
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5.0 kHz |
| Frequency stability | ±10 ppm |
| Spurious emissions | –68 dBc typical |
Receiver
| Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) | 0.25 μV typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) | 0.25 μV typical | |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB typical | |
| Spurious response | 70 dB typical | |
| Intermodulation | 70 dB typical | |
| Hum and noise | 40 dB | |
| Audio output power (at 10% distortion) | Internal SP | 0.7 W typical ( 8 Ω load) |
| External SP | 0.3 W typical ( 4 Ω load) | |
Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
| Standard | MIL-810 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Procedure | |
| Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
| High Temperature | 501.5 | I, II |
| Low Temperature | 502.5 | I, II |
| Temperature Shock | 503.5 | I-C |
| Solar Radiation | 505.5 | I |
| Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.5 | I, III |
| Humidity | 507.5 | II |
| Salt Fog | 509.5 | – |
| Dust Blowing | 510.5 | I |
| Immersion | 512.5 | I |
| Vibration | 514.6 | I |
| Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
Applicable IP Rating
| Ingress Protection Standard | |
|---|---|
| Water | IP57 dust protection and waterproof protection |
Supplied accessories
・ BP-296 battery pack
・ BC-235 desktop charger
・ BC-217SA/SE* AC adapter
・ FA-SC59V antenna
・ MB-133 belt clip
・ Hand strap