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.
