Icom M73 Handheld Submersible VHF - 6W
Simply Ergonomic: Slim, Stylish, Professional
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.
Output Power:
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6W
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Battery Life:
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2000mAh Li-ion battery, up to 16 hours
Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90
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Waterproof Rating:
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IPX8
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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.
M73 PLUS
The M73 PLUS includes these additional
features:
- Active noise cancelling to reduce
background noise to hear conversations better.
- Bass boost function provides a rich
bass sound for both transmit and receive signals.
- Last call voice recording
automatically saves the last incoming call for one minute. You can also
start recording manually.
Additional Features
- 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
Specifications
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General
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Frequency Range
Tx
Rx
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156.025–157.425MHz
156.050–163.275MHz
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Usable channel groups
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INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
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Type of emission
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16K0G3E (FM)
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Current drain (at 7.4V DC)
Tx (at 6W output)
Rx (Max. audio (Int SP/Ext SP)
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1.5A typical
450mA/250mA
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Operating temperature range
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–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
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Antenna Impedance
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50Ω (STUD)
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Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)
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52.5×125×30 mm
2.07×4.92×1.18 in
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Weight (approx.)
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320g; 11.3oz (With BP-245N, FA-S64V, MB-103)
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Transmitter
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Output power (Hi/Low)
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6W/3W/1W
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Max. frequency deviation
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± 5.0 kHz
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Frequency error
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±10ppm
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Audio harmonic distortion
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Less than 10% (at 60% dev.)
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Spurious emissions
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–68dBc
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Adjacent channel power
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70dB
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Audio harmonic distortion
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Less than 10% (at 60% dev.)
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Residual modulation
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40dB
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Receiver
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Sensitivity
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0.22μV typ. (at 12dB SINAD)
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Squelch sensitivity
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0.35µV typ. (at threshold)
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Adjacent Channel Selectivity
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70dB typical
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Spurious response
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70dB typical
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Intermodulation
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70dB typical
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Hum and noise ratio
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40dB typical
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Audio output power
Internal speaker
External speaker
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700mW typ. (at 10% distortion, 8Ω load)
350mW typ. (at 10% distortion, 8Ω load)
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Applicable U.S. Military Standards
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Standard
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MIL 810 F
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Low Pressure
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500.5
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I, II
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High Temp.
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501.5
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I,II
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Low Temp.
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502.5
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I, II
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Temperature Shock
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503.5
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I - C
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Solar Radiation
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505.5
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I
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Rain Blowing/Drip
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506.5
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I, III
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Humidity
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507.5
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II
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Salt Fog
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509.5
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Dust Blowing
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510.5
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I
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Immersion
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512.5
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I
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Vibration
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514.6
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I
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Shock
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516.6
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I, IV
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Applicable IP Rating
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Ingress Protection Standard
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Water
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IPX8 (Waterproof protection)
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Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E
and -F
Measurement made in accordance with
TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation.
Supplied Accessories
- Cigarette lighter cable, CP-25H
- Rapid charger, BC-210
- Handheld strap
- Belt clip, MB-103
- AC adapter, BC-123SA
- Battery pack, BP-245N
- Antenna, FA-S59V
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WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-n-hexyl Phthalate (DnHP)
which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm, and
Vinyl Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For
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