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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
Options
BP-245 BATTERY PACK7.4V/2000mAh Li-Ion battery pack. Provides 15–16 hours* operating time (approx.). Same as supplied.*(Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90).
BC-166 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/BM-95V AC ADAPTERRegularly charges the battery pack, BP-245 in 11–12 hours (approx.). Same as supplied.
BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145A/V AC ADAPTERFor rapid charging of a battery pack. Charging time: 3–4 hours. (approx.)
BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-157 AC ADAPTERFor rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (Six AD-114s are required).Charging time: 3–4 hours. (approx.)
OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE For use with the BC-121N (12–16 V DC required)
CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTERReplaces AC adapter BC-145A when using DC power on battery charger, BC-119N. (12–16 V DC required)
OPC-515L DC POWER CABLEReplaces AC adapter BC-145A when using DC power on battery charger, BC-119N. (12–16 V DC required)
HS-94 HEADSETEarhook headset with flexible boom microphone.
HS-95 HEADSETBehind-the-head headset with flexible boom microphone.
HS-97 HEADSETThroat microphone fits around your neck and picks up speech vibrations.
OPC-1392 ADAPTER CABLERequired when using these headsets. These headsets are not waterproof.
HM-125 SPEAKER MICROPHONEFull sized, submersible construction corresponds to IPX7 (1m depth for 30 minutes).
MB-86 BELT CLIPSwivel-type.
MB-103 BELT CLIPAlligator-type. Same as supplied.
Some options may not be available in some countries. Please see our web page for details.