Rugged, waterproof handheld with extra-large LCD offers reliable, long-life service and easy-to-use features. In addition to a large channel indicator, the LCD also shows signal strength and is backlit for viewing at night. A large, powerful speaker is built-in so you dont miss any calls. The Ni-Cad battery provides eight hours of operating time, and can be supplemented with alkaline batteries.  Standard Icom features on the IC-M2A include NOAA Weather Alert, four-level battery indicator, dual- and tri-watch, normal, priority and tag scanning, instant channel 16 access and 22 free programmable channels. 

• Watts of power (3 Watt or 1 Watt selectable)
• Submersible  construction
• Long-lasting 1700 mAh Li-ion battery allows up to 24 hours of operation (5:5:90 Tx:Rx:Standby)
• 2-Step power saver selections (5 full Watts, or 3 Watts, or 1 Watt)
• Three year warranty
• All International, USA and Canadian channels, plus weather channels with alert function available. (USA version only)
• Up to 22 free channels reserved for Land Mobile (commercial) use
  • allows per-channel wide/narrow channel spacing
  • built-in CTCSS & DTCS
  • appropriate license may be required
• Military rugged (MIL SPEC 810 C,D,E for shock and vibration)
• Backlit LCD display and key pad
• Convenient one-touch "TAG" scanning selection with simple add/delete
• Instant access to Ch 16 and Ch 9 (or Call channel)
• Dual/Tri watch
• Auto weather (WX) scan and WX alert (USA version only)
• Key lock function
• 4-Step battery level indicator
• Programmable beep sound for each button
• Self-diagnosis feature
• Wide selection of available options, including a waterproof speaker-microphone
• Swivel belt clip included
• Drop-in desktop charger supplied