VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC-M72




Powerful, Stylish, Submersible Plus More
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!
6W RF output, long lasting battery
The IC-M72's 6W 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*.
*Tx:Rx:Stand-by=5:5:90 with BP-245/N.
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.
Other features
- Built-in voice scrambler compatible with UT-112*
- Large, high resolution LCD display
- Auto scan function to start scanning, when receiving no signal for a preset time
- AquaQuake water draining function ejects water from speaker grill
- 4-step battery power indicator
- Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions
- Auto WX alert function
- Auto power save
- Optional headsets plus OPC-1392 offers hands-free (VOX) operation
BATTERY PACK

(Li-Ion)
7.4V/1900mAh (min.),
2000mAh (typ.)
BP-245N | | | |

Rapid charger
(Use with AD-114)
BC-119N |

Regular charger
BC-166 | | |

Rapid charger
(Use with AD-114)
BC-121N | | | |

16V/1A
(Use with BC-119N)
BC-145S |

12V/200mA
(Use with BC-166)
BC-147S |

12V/7A
(Use with BC-121N)
BC-157S | |

(Use with BC-119N/BC-121N)
AD-114 | | | |

(Use with BC-119N)
CP-17L | | | |

(Use with BC-119N)
OPC-515L |

(Use with BC-121N)
OPC-656 | | |

Waterproof, IPX7
HM-125 |

Waterproof, IPX8
HM-167 | | |

Earhook type with boom microphone
(Use with OPC-1392)
HS-94* |

Behind-the-head type
(Use with OPC-1392)
HS-95* |

Throat microphone type
(Use with OPC-1392)
HS-97* | |
HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE

OPC-1392 | | | |

MB-86 |

MB-103 | | |

MB-86 type swivel joint supplied.
MB-96N |

Fixed type
(Use with MB-103)
MB-96F | | |

Total of 32 voice scramble codes available
(Depending on version)
UT-112 capability | | | |

FA-S64V | |
1/16×429/32×13/16 in
| IC-M72 | ||
Frequency range | Tx | 156.025–157.425MHz | |
Rx | 156.050–163.275MHz | ||
Dimensions (W×H×D) | 52.5×125×30 mm | ||
Weight (approx.) | 280g; 9.9oz | ||
Current drain | Transmit (High) | 1.7A/1.5A typ. (6W/5W) | |
Max. audio | 400mA typical | Power save | 30mA typical |
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) | 0.22μV typical | ||
Intermodulation rejection | 70dB typical | ||
Audio output power (10% dist./ 8Ω load) | 600mW typ. (Internal SP) | ||
RF output power | 6/3/1W |
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
Standard | MIL-810 F Method, Proc. |
Low Pressure Storage (Altitude) | 500.4 I |
Low Pressure Operation (Altitude) | 500.4 II |
High Temp. Storage | 501.4 I |
High Temp. Operation | 501.4 II |
Low Temp. Storage | 502.4-3 I |
Low Temp. Operation | 502.4-3 II |
Temp. Shock | 503.4 I |
Solar Radiation | 505.4 I |
Rain Blowing | 506.4 I |
Rain Drip | 506.4 III |
Humidity | 507.4 |
Salt Fog | 509.4 |
Dust Blowing | 510.4 I |
Water Immersion | 512.4 I |
Vibration | 514.5 I |
Shock Functional | 516.5 I |
Shock Transit Drop | 516.5 IV |
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.