Excellent as a ham radio, but Icom has declined to document that mode as well as
it has done for its SSB and DSC features. I have collected some data on ham use
at http://members.dslextreme.com/users/sded/m802.htm
John Proctor wrote:

I know there have been a few posts regarding this radio but I need some
real user experience with this radio. The good , the bad and the ugly!

Specifically ease of use, reliability and ease of use as an amateur
radio solution. Most commercial marine boxes seem to be a bit kludgey
for use as an amateur box. The M802 seems to answer the 'ham band'
solution well but I can't seem to get much info on that mode of use.

Thanks for any input.

John Proctor
VK3JP
S/V Chagall