Splash ‘n’ Flash

Posted: November 1, 2011

IC-M24 Marine VHF Transceiver $290

By: Lisa Hanks

 The IC-M24 Marine VHF Transceiver flashes when dropped in the water. A super-small, eco-friendly marine battery allows for the unit’s compact size, yet it still lasts 10 hours. The transceiver sports an easy-to-read display and large buttons. Among the features are a favorite-channel button, a four-step battery life indicator, a volume-adjustment button that switches to maximum or minimum levels, and an AquaQuake button that uses low-frequency sound waves to clear water from the speaker grill. It comes with a battery pack, a battery charger, a belt clip, an antenna and a hand strap. 

Icom; (800) USA-ICOM; icomamerica.com