VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC-M72

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Powerful, Stylish, Submersible Plus More
Compact body, great "form factor"
A compact design, hourglass body-shape, and comfortable side grips give the IC-M72 an outstanding "form factor" - it's easy to use with just one hand!
6W RF output, long lasting battery
The IC-M72's 6W of transmit power can carry a conversation a long way. A large capacity 2000mAh Lithium-Ion battery allows for 15-16 hours of operation under normal conditions*.
*Tx:Rx:Stand-by=5:5:90 with BP-245/N.
Impressive Force5Audio™
The M72's impressive audio output (600mW typ.*) is loud enough to hear in most any marine environment - even over loud engine noise. (* 10% distortion, 8Ω load)
Submersible PLUS (IPX8)
The IC-M72 offers Icom's best-ever protection against water intrusion. This radio has been tested to survive after being submersed in 1.5m (4.9ft) depth of water for 30 minutes.
Other features
  • Built-in voice scrambler compatible with UT-112*
  • Large, high resolution LCD display
  • Auto scan function to start scanning, when receiving no signal for a preset time
  • AquaQuake water draining function ejects water from speaker grill
  • 4-step battery power indicator
  • Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions
  • Auto WX alert function
  • Auto power save
  • Optional headsets plus OPC-1392 offers hands-free (VOX) operation
*Depending on version

BATTERY PACK
BP-245_N
(Li-Ion)
7.4V/1900mAh (min.),
2000mAh (typ.)
BP-245N
 
 
 
DESKTOP CHARGERS
BC-119N
Rapid charger
(Use with AD-114)
BC-119N
BC-166
Regular charger
BC-166
 
 
MULTI CHARGER
BC-121N
Rapid charger
(Use with AD-114)
BC-121N
 
 
 
AC ADAPTERS
BC-145S
16V/1A
(Use with BC-119N)
BC-145S
BC-147S
12V/200mA
(Use with BC-166)
BC-147S
BC-157S
12V/7A
(Use with BC-121N)
BC-157S
 
CHARGER ADAPTER
AD-114
(Use with BC-119N/BC-121N)
AD-114
 
 
 
CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
CP-17L
(Use with BC-119N)
CP-17L
 
 
 
DC POWER CABLES
OPC-515L
(Use with BC-119N)
OPC-515L
OPC-656
(Use with BC-121N)
OPC-656
 
 
SPEAKER MICROPHONES
HM-125
Waterproof, IPX7
HM-125
HM-167
Waterproof, IPX8
HM-167
 
 
HEADSETS
HS-94
Earhook type with boom microphone
(Use with OPC-1392)
HS-94*
HS-95
Behind-the-head type
(Use with OPC-1392)
HS-95*
HS-97
Throat microphone type
(Use with OPC-1392)
HS-97*
 
*Not waterproof.
HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE
OPC-1392
OPC-1392
 
 
 
BELT CLIPS
MB-86
MB-86
MB-103
MB-103
 
 
LEATHER BELT HANGERS
MB-96N_2
MB-86 type swivel joint supplied.
MB-96N
MB-96F
Fixed type
(Use with MB-103)
MB-96F
 
 
VOICE SCRAMBLER
UT-112
Total of 32 voice scramble codes available
(Depending on version)
UT-112 capability
 
 
 
ANTENNA
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FA-S64V
 

1/16×429/32×13/16 in

 

IC-M72
Frequency range
Tx

156.025–157.425MHz

Rx

156.050–163.275MHz

Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)

52.5×125×30 mm
2

Weight (approx.)

280g; 9.9oz
(With BP-245)

Current drain

Transmit (High)

1.7A/1.5A typ. (6W/5W)

Max. audio

400mA typical

Power save

30mA typical

Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD)

0.22μV typical

Intermodulation rejection

70dB typical

Audio output power (10% dist./ 8Ω load)

600mW typ. (Internal SP)

RF output power

6/3/1W
5/3/1W (Aus version)

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.

Standard

MIL-810 F
Method, Proc.
Low Pressure Storage (Altitude)

500.4 I

Low Pressure Operation (Altitude)

500.4 II

High Temp. Storage

501.4 I

High Temp. Operation

501.4 II

Low Temp. Storage

502.4-3 I

Low Temp. Operation

502.4-3 II

Temp. Shock

503.4 I

Solar Radiation

505.4 I

Rain Blowing

506.4 I

Rain Drip

506.4 III

Humidity

507.4

Salt Fog

509.4

Dust Blowing

510.4 I

Water Immersion

512.4 I

Vibration

514.5 I

Shock Functional

516.5 I

Shock Transit Drop

516.5 IV

Also meets equicalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D and -E.

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.