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One Device, Two Networks: Meet IP-M60, the World’s First LTE and VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver

Icom’s IP-M60 sets a new standard in marine communications by bringing LTE and VHF into a single, purpose-built hybrid transceiver. It uniquely combines a traditional VHF marine transceiver—relied on worldwide for maritime safety—with LTE connectivity for long-range, land-based communication within cellular coverage. By uniting these two networks in a single handheld device, the IP-M60…

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Key takeaways

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The IP-M60 is the world's first hybrid transceiver to combine LTE and VHF marine radio in one handheld device.

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It allows crews to move seamlessly between on-water VHF safety communications and wide-area LTE coordination without swapping equipment.

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The device supports a range of accessories including speaker mics, headsets, and multiple charging options for adaptable marine deployments.

Icom’s IP-M60 sets a new standard in marine communications by bringing LTE and VHF into a single, purpose-built hybrid transceiver. It uniquely combines a traditional VHF marine transceiver—relied on worldwide for maritime safety—with LTE connectivity for long-range, land-based communication within cellular coverage. By uniting these two networks in a single handheld device, the IP-M60 allows crews to move seamlessly between on-water safety communications and wide-area coordination without changing equipment.

Chris Vargas, Inside Sales Representative at Icom America, brings a practical, experience-driven perspective to the IP-M60, focusing on how the hybrid design translates to real-world efficiency. He points to the ease of setup, the compact form factor, and the flexibility to tailor the radio with accessories like speaker mics, headsets, and multiple charging options. Together, these details reinforce why the IP-M60 stands out as a tool built for demanding marine operations—where clear communication, adaptability, and reliability are essential. Take a closer look and see how it fits into today’s evolving marine environments.

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Today, we are unboxing Icom's brand new IPM sixty. It is an LTE marine VHF hybrid, first of its kind. This is the box. Not much to see here, but on the side you'll have key pieces of information including your UPC and your serial number. Go ahead and use that information to register for that warranty. Let's go ahead and check out the contents of the box. Upon opening, you'll have some paperwork here, including things like warranty registration, instruction manual, things of that nature. You'll also get your battery, your belt clip, your antenna. There is also a seal for the speaker mic connection if you're not using one. And last but not least, the IPM sixty itself. Let's go ahead and assemble the radio. Starting out, the IPM sixty itself. And your battery and your belt clip. I found it easiest to install the belt clip on the battery before installing the battery on the radio itself. To do that, you need to finesse it a little bit. I like to give it a little bit of leeway. It should click right into place once you have it in. And installing the battery, starting from the bottom to the top, just push the top in and it should lock in place. And then you have your antenna that screws onto the top here. Righty tighty lefty loosey as I like to say. And this little piece is your seal for your speaker mic connection if you're not using a speaker mic recommend doing that. Got a little screw here as well and screwdriver please thank you that just goes into place here and you will just screw her in. And that is the I p m sixty fully assembled. Now the IPM sixty does not come with a charger, but there are charging options such as the BC227 that I have here. There are other recommended accessories that you can get with the IPM60, such as headsets, earpieces, and even speaker mics. With that being said, thank you so much for watching the unboxing of Icom's very own IPM60.

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Chris Vargas

Inside Sales Representative

Icom America

Chris Vargas is an Inside Sales Representative at Icom America. He brings a practical, experience-driven perspective to Icom's product lineup, focusing on real-world applications and how device design translates to operational efficiency in demanding environments.