Icom M73 VHF Marine Transceiver

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SKU
ICO-M73

The M73’s ergonomic design fits easily in the user’s hand and is a rugged, durable radio. The large screen and high intensity LCD offers bright, easy to read characters. Yacht customers benefit from the optional VOX headset and adapter option that allows someone handling dock lines to use both hands, while docking the boat, simultaneously communicating with the captain.

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Icom M73 VHF Marine Transcever

The M73’s ergonomic design fits easily in the user’s hand and is a rugged, durable radio. The large screen and high intensity LCD offers bright, easy to read characters. Yacht customers benefit from the optional VOX headset and adapter option that allows someone handling dock lines to use both hands, while docking the boat, simultaneously communicating with the captain.

Loud Audio

The M73 uses a BTL (bridge-tied load) amplifier that doubles the audio output. Its internal speaker delivers a loud 700mW audio output with clear sound.

6W RF Output Power

The IC-M73’s 6 Watts of transmit power will provide extended communication range for the user. A large capacity Lithium-Ion battery, BP-245H allows for 17 hours of operation, under normal conditions.

IPX8 Submersible Plus™

The IC-M73 continues to offer Icom’s best waterproof protection. The radio has been tested to survive after being submersed in 1.5m (4.9ft) depth of water for 30 minutes.

Slim, Hourglass Body Wide Viewing Angle LCD

The IC-M73 has a stylish, ergonomic design. A durable and rugged body provides for user-friendly operation and long life. A wide viewing angle, high intensity LCD offers bright, easy to read characters.

More Information
Part Number M73
Features

- Slim, hourglass body and wide viewing angle LCD

- IPX8 Submersible Plus™

- 700mW loud audio

- 6W RF output power

- AquaQuake™ water draining function

- Dual/Tri-Watch function for monitoring Channel 16 and/or call channel

- 4 level battery indicator

- Favorite channel and tag scan functions

- Auto power save function

Specs

General

Frequency Range

Tx: 156.025–157.425MHz

Rx: 156.050–163.275MHz

Usable channel groups

INT, USA, CAN, WX channels

Type of emission

16K0G3E (FM)

Current drain (at 7.4V DC)

Tx (at 6W output): 1.5A typical

Rx (Max. audio (Int SP/Ext SP): 450mA/250mA

Operating temperature range

–20°C to +60°C / –4°F to +140°F

Antenna Impedance

50Ω (STUD)

Dimensions (W×H×D)

52.5×125×30 mm / 2.07×4.92×1.18 in

Weight (approx.)

320g / 11.3oz (With BP-245N, FA-S64V, MB-103)

Battery Life

2000mAh Li-ion battery, up to 16 hours

Waterproof Rating

IPX8

Transmitter

Output power (Hi/Low)

6W/3W/1W

Max. frequency deviation

± 5.0 kHz

Frequency error

±10ppm

Audio harmonic distortion

Less than 10% (at 60% dev.)

Spurious emissions

–68dBc

Adjacent channel power

70dB

Audio harmonic distortion

Less than 10% (at 60% dev.)

Residual modulation

40dB

Receiver

Sensitivity

0.22μV typ. (at 12dB SINAD)

Squelch sensitivity

0.35µV typ. (at threshold)

Adjacent Channel Selectivity

70dB typical

Spurious response

70dB typical

Intermodulation

70dB typical

Hum and noise ratio

40dB typical

Audio output power

Internal speaker: 700mW typ. (at 10% distortion, 8Ω load)

External speaker: 350mW typ. (at 10% distortion, 8Ω load)

Brand Icom
Package Includes - Icom M73 Transceiver
- Antenna (FAS64V)
- Battery pack (BP245N)
- Belt clip (MB103)
- Cigarette lighter cable (CP25H)
- Rapid charger (BC210)
- Hand strap
- Owner’s manual
- Warranty: 3 years