IC-M72 VHF Marine Transceiver
 

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!

Highest available power! 6 Watts

The IC-M72’s 6 Watts*1 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*2.
*1 5W for Australia version,
*2 5% Transmit, 5% Receive, 90% Stand-by

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.

Wide Viewing Angle LCD

A wide viewing angle, high intensity LCD is used in the IC-M72, offering bright, easy to read characters. The bright LCD backlighting and backlit keypad is great for night time operation.

30% Shorter Antenna

The IC-M72’s antenna is engineered to perform with typical Icom efficiency even though it is nearly 30%* shorter than previous Icom marine antenna.
* IC-M72’s antenna length is 115mm; 417/32 in.

Additional Features

  • Auto scan function to start scanning when receiving no signal
  • Auto power save function
  • Battery indicator shows remaining battery power in 4 levels
  • Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel)
  • Auto WX scan and WX Alert function
  • Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation
  • Built-in UT-112 compatible voice scrambler (Depending on version)
  • AquaQuake draining function emits a vibrating sound and clears water away from the speaker grill
Product Features
General
Frequency Range
  Tx
  Rx
 
156.025–157.425 MHz
156.050–163.275 MHz
Usable channels INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
Type of emission 16K0G3E (FM)
Current drain (at 7.4V DC)
  Tx (at 6W output)
  Rx (at AF max.)

Internal speaker
External speaker
Power save

 
1.5A typical

300mA typ.
200mA typ.
10mA typ.

Operating temperature range

-20°C to +60°C; -4°F to +140°F

Antenna Impedance 50Ω (STUD)
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)
62 × 139.5 × 43 mm;
2 716 × 5 12 (H) × 1 1116 in
Weight (approx.) 295g; 10.4oz (With BP-252, FA-SC58V and MB-109)
Transmitter
Output power (Hi/Low)

6W (High),1W (Low)

2W (High, with alkaline cells), 1W low

Max. frequency deviation ± 5 kHz
Frequency error ±10ppm
Audio harmonic distortion Less than 10% (at 60% dev.)
Spurious emissions –68dBc
Adjacent channel power 70dB
Audio harmonic distortion 10% (at 60% dev.)
Residual modulation 40dB
Receiver
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) 0.25µV typical
Squelch sensitivity
0.35µV typ. (at threshold)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70dB typical
Spurious response 70dB typical
Intermodulation Rejection 70dB typical
Hum and noise ratio 40dB typical
Audio output power (at 10% distortion)

Internal speaker
External speaker


700mW typ. (16Ω load)
350mW typ. (8Ω load)

Applicable U.S. Military Standards

Standard MIL 810 F
Method Proc
Low Pressure 500.4 I, II
High Temp. 501.4 I,II
Low Temp. 502.4 I, II
Solar Radiation 505.4 I
Humidity 507.4
Temperature Shock 503.4 I
Vibration 514.5 I
Shock 516.5 I
Product Accessories
  • BP-245 BATTERY PACK
    7.4V/2000mAh Li-Ion battery pack. Provides 15–16 hours* operating time (approx.). Same as supplied.
    *(Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90).
    bp245 battery pack
  • BC-166 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/BM-95V AC ADAPTER
    Regularly charges the battery pack, BP-245 in 11–12 hours (approx.). Same as supplied.
    bc166 desktop chargerbc147a ac adapter
  • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER
      + BC-145A/V AC ADAPTER
    For rapid charging of a battery pack. Charging time: 3–4 hours. (approx.)
    bc119 desktop charger ad114 charger adapter
  • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER
      + BC-157 AC ADAPTER
    For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (Six AD-114s are required).
    Charging time: 3–4 hours. (approx.)

    bc121 multi chargerad114 desktop charger bc157 ac adapter
  • OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE
    For use with the BC-121N (12–16 V DC required)
    opc656 dc power cable
  • CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER
    Replaces AC adapter BC-145A when using DC power on battery charger, BC-119N. (12–16 V DC required).
    cp17 l
  • OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE
    Replaces AC adapter BC-145A when using DC power on battery charger, BC-119N. (12–16 V DC required)
    opc515l power cable
  • MB-103 BELT CLIP
    Alligator-type. Same as supplied.
    mb103 belt clip