Icom Marine IC-M73
- Description
Icom Marine IC-M73
IPX8 Advanced Waterproofing The IC-M73 maintains our highest level of waterproof protection, delivering unparalleled durability. This radio has undergone rigorous testing and has proven its ability to survive being submerged in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) for 30 minutes.
Slim, Hourglass Body Wide Viewing Angle LCD The IC-M73 features a sleek and ergonomic design that combines style with functionality. Its durable and rugged body ensures user-friendly operation and a long lifespan. The high-intensity LCD with a wide viewing angle provides bright and easily readable characters, enhancing the overall user experience.
700 mW Loud Audio The IC-M73 utilizes a BTL (bridge-tied load) amplifier, effectively doubling the audio output for enhanced performance. Its internal speaker produces a powerful 700mW audio output, ensuring clear and loud sound quality.
AquaQuake™ Water Draining Function The AquaQuake™ prevents audio degradation from a water-logged speaker. This function removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker cone. You can hear clear audio with this function.
6 W RF Output Power The IC-M73's 6 Watts of transmit power provides extended communication range for the user. A large capacity Lithium-Ion battery, BP-245H allows for 17 hours of operation, under normal conditions*. * Typical operation with 5:5:90 duty ratio. 20 hours for basic version.
Dualwatch and Tri-watch function The Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions allow for periodic checking of Channel 16 while operating on another channel. This feature proves convenient when communicating with your friends' vessels or during sailing regattas, enabling you to make important announcements about the race.
Last Call Voice Recording The last call voice recording function automatically saves the last incoming call for 1 minute. You can also start recording manually. You will not miss an important call.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology The built-in bidirectional active noise cancelling reduces background noise to up to 90% and improves both your transmitted voice and incoming call. You will hear better and clearer!
Bass Boost Function The signal processing technology emphasizes low-pitched sound to provide a rich bass sound for both transmit and receive signals.
Additional features
- Low Battery Alert function notifies you of low battery level with an alarm
- Favorite channel and tag scan functions
- Rapid desktop charger, BC-210, and cigarette lighter cable, CP-25H, are supplied
- Optional waterproof speaker-microphones, HM-167 and HM-202
- Auto power save function
- Basic version (no voice recorder, no noise canceller and no bass boost function) available for limited markets.
- Supports 4-digit channels
- Monitor function
- Lock function
- Power Save function
- Backlight function for night time opeartion
- LCD contrast selection
General
| Frequency range TX | 156.025–157.425 MHz |
| Frequency range RX | 156.050–163.275 MHz |
| Usable channel groups | INT, USA, CAN, WX channels |
| Type of emission | 16K0G3E |
| Current drain (at 3.7 V DC) TX (6.0 W/1.0 W output) | 2.75 A/1.0 A |
| Current drain (at 3.7 V DC) RX (Max. audio. Inter SP/Exter SP) | 0.4 A/0.2 A |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to +60 °C, -4 °F to +140 °F |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included) | 59.7 × 140.5 × 38.7 mm, 2.4 × 5.5 × 1.5 in |
| Weight (approximate) | 293 g, 10.3 oz (with BP-296, antenna and belt clip) |
