Icom M73 (VHF Marine, IPX8) Slim, Powerful, and Submersible VHF Marine Radio

Description

Description

Icom M73 (VHF Marine, IPX8)

Slim, Powerful, and Submersible VHF Marine Radio

The Icom M73 is a powerful and stylish VHF marine handheld radio that combines professional features with a compact, ergonomic design. It boasts the highest available 6W RF output power in its class, providing extended communication range essential for safety and coordination at sea. Its rugged construction meets MIL-STD 810 military standards for durability.

The Icom M73 offers Icom’s best waterproofing: IPX8 Submersible Plus protection, guaranteeing it survives after being submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. Coupled with a loud 700mW audio output, an 18-hour battery life, and the AquaQuake™ draining function, this radio is engineered for clear, reliable, and durable performance in the harsh marine environment.

Key Features

• Highest 6W RF Output Power: Delivers maximum available transmit power in a handheld design, providing extended communication range for safety and coordination.
• IPX8 Submersible Plus Protection: Features Icom’s best waterproof rating, allowing the radio to survive submersion in 1.5m (4.9ft) of water for 30 minutes.
• Loud 700mW Audio Output: Utilizes a BTL amplifier to deliver clear, loud audio from the internal speaker, ensuring critical messages are heard over engine and wind noise.
• Long Battery Life: Large capacity Lithium-Ion battery allows for a long operational time under normal conditions (5:5:90 duty ratio).
• AquaQuake™ Draining Function: Vibrates water out of the speaker grille after submersion, ensuring audio quality is quickly restored.

• Essential Watch Functions: Includes Dual/Tri-Watch capability for continuously monitoring Channel 16 and selected call channels.

  M73 PLUS Exclusive Features

• Last Call Voice Recording: Automatically saves the last incoming call for up to 1 minute, allowing you to review communications and ensuring no critical message is missed.
• Active Noise Cancelling Technology: Built-in bidirectional noise cancelling reduces background noise by up to 90%, significantly improving clarity for both transmitted and incoming voice.
• Bass Boost Function: Signal processing technology emphasizes low-pitched sound to provide a rich bass sound for improved transmit and receive audio quality.

Benefits

• Mission-Critical Reliability at Sea: IPX8 and MIL-STD compliance guarantee the radio remains fully functional despite heavy rain, spray, or accidental submersion.
• Unmatched Audio Clarity: The loud 700mW speaker ensures all communications are heard clearly, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in noisy boats.
• User-Friendly Ergonomics: The slim, hourglass body and high-intensity, wide viewing angle LCD make the radio comfortable to hold and easy to read.
• Enhanced Safety and Awareness: Watch functions ensure you never miss an emergency call on Channel 16 while operating on a working channel.

More Resources

• Icom IC-M73/IC-M73 Plus Manual
• Icom IC-M73/IC-M73 Plus Brochure

Warranty

2-year manufacturer’s warranty on radio and 1-year warranty on accessories.