Marine VHF
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
IC-M73
Slim, Stylish, powerful VHF with Professional Features
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 offer bright and 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.
Specification
General
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Frequency range |
Tx |
156.025–157.425 MHz |
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Rx |
156.050–163.275 MHz |
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Usable channel groups |
INT, USA, CAN, WX channels |
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Type of emission |
16K0G3E (FM) |
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Current drain |
Tx 6 W output |
1.5 A |
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Rx Max. audio (Int SP/Ext SP) |
450 mA/250 mA |
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Operating temp. range |
–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F |
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Antenna impedance |
50 Ω |
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Dimensions (W×H×D) (projections not included) |
52.5×125×30 mm 2.0×4.9×1.2 in |
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Weight (approximate) |
320 g; 11.3 oz (With BP-245H, FA-S64V, MB-103) |
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Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Transmitter
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Output power (Hi/Mid/Low) |
6 W/3 W/1 W |
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Max. frequency deviation |
±5.0 kHz |
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Frequency stability |
±10 ppm |
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Spurious emissions |
–68 dBc typical |
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Adjacent channel power |
70 dB |
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Audio harmonic distortion |
10% (at 60% dev.) |
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Residual modulation |
40 dB |
Receiver
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Sensitivity |
0.22 µV typical (at 12dB SINAD) |
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Squelch sensitivity |
0.35 µV typical (at threshold) |
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Adjacent channel selectivity |
70 dB typical |
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Spurious response |
70 dB typical |
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Intermodulation |
70 dB typical |
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Hum and noise |
40 dB |
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Audio output power (at 10% distortion) |
700 mW typical (Internal SP) 350 mW typical (External SP) |
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
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Standard
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MIL-810 G |
MIL-810 G |
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Method |
Procedure |
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Low Pressure Storage |
500.5 |
I |
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Low Pressure Operation |
500.5 |
II |
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High Temperature Storage |
501.5 |
I |
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High Temperature Operation |
501.5 |
II |
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Low Temperature Storage |
502.5 |
I |
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Low Temperature Operation |
502.5 |
II |
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Temperature Shock |
503.5 |
I-C |
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Solar Radiation |
505.5 |
I |
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Rain Blowing |
506.5 |
I |
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Rain Drip |
506.5 |
III |
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Humidity |
507.5 |
II |
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Salt Fog |
509.5 |
– |
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Dust Blowing |
510.5 |
I |
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Water Immersion |
512.5 |
I |
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Vibration |
514.6 |
I |
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Shock Functional |
516.6 |
I |
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Shock Transit Drop |
516.6 |
IV |
Also meets equicalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
Applicable IP Rating
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Ingress Protection Standard |
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Water |
IPX8 (Waterproof protection) |
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Supplied accessories
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Cigarette lighter cable, CP-25H
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AC adapter, BC-123SA/SE*
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Rapid charger, BC-210
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Battery pack, BP-245H
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Belt clip, MB-103
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Antenna, FA-S59V or FA-S64V*
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Hand strap
* May differ depending on version.
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