It boasts a powerful 5W output, dual/tri-watch functions for monitoring channels, a 4-step battery life indicator, and weather channel with alert (USA version). Fully functional *view video in slides*
Really a great all-around handheld marine radio. I have used this radio while working as a sailing instructor and our sailing center owned many of these radios. They would get beaten and bashed around all day every day and lasted more seasons than I did haha. The battery life is excellent considering we were using them 8 hours a day on the water and they never had to be recharged midday. Often, they would last half the next day if someone forgot to put it on the charger. Very tough and rugged construction.
This is my second IC-M34 radio now. I also have the IC-M-36. Both radios work excellent. I prefer the 34 better if not using a corded microphone due the radio microphone being located at the top of the unit. With the 36 the microphone is located at the bottom. Icom builds quality electronics.