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Icom
IC-M73PLUS
Icom IC-M73PLUS handheld VHF marine radio rated IPX8 waterproof with 6W/3W/1W selectable output.
- Brand
- Icom
- Category
- Marine
- Manufacturer
- Icom website ↗
- Availability
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Technical
Specifications
| Frequency range Tx | 156.025–157.425 MHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency range Rx | 156.050–163.275 MHz |
| Usable channel groups | INT, USA, CAN, WX channels |
| Type of emission | 16K0G3E (FM) |
| Current drain Tx 6 W output | 1.5 A |
| Current drain Rx Max. audio (Int SP/Ext SP) | 450 mA/250 mA |
| Operating temp. range | –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 52.5×125×30 mm / 2.0×4.9×1.2 in |
| Weight (approximate) | 320 g; 11.3 oz (With BP-245H, FA-S64V, MB-103) |
| Output power (Hi/Mid/Low) | 6 W/3 W/1 W |
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5.0 kHz |
| Frequency stability | ±10 ppm |
| Spurious emissions | –68 dBc typical |
| Adjacent channel power | 70 dB |
| Audio harmonic distortion | 10% (at 60% dev.) |
| Residual modulation | 40 dB |
| Sensitivity | 0.22 µV typical (at 12dB SINAD) |
| Squelch sensitivity | 0.35 µV typical (at threshold) |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | 70 dB typical |
| Spurious response | 70 dB typical |
| Intermodulation | 70 dB typical |
| Hum and noise | 40 dB |
| Audio output power (at 10% distortion) | 700 mW typical (Internal SP) / 350 mW typical (External SP) |
| Water | IPX8 (Waterproof protection) |
Overview
About this product
The IC-M73PLUS is a handheld VHF marine radio built to an IPX8 waterproof rating, capable of submersion beyond the standard IPX7 spec, and covering 156.025 to 157.425MHz on transmit across the INT, USA, CAN and WX channel groups. It offers three power levels, 6W, 3W and 1W, drawing 1.5A on high-power transmit, and delivers 700mW of internal speaker audio (350mW external) with typical receiver sensitivity of 0.22uV at 12dB SINAD. Weighing 320g with battery, antenna and clip, it measures 52.5 x 125 x 30mm and operates from -20C to +60C.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the output power of the Icom IC-M73PLUS?
It transmits at 6 W (high), 3 W (mid) or 1 W (low).
Is the IC-M73PLUS waterproof?
Yes, it carries an IPX8 waterproof rating.
How much does the IC-M73PLUS weigh?
Approximately 320 g (11.3 oz) with the BP-245H battery, FA-S64V antenna and MB-103 clip fitted.
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