FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M72
VHF MA
-
RINE TRANSCEIVER
is designed and built with Icom’s state of the
art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this prod-
uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M72.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞
Submersible construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M72’s submersible construction meets IPX8
of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529
(2001) while using BP-245.
In addition, the new speaker grill structure with the water
draining function is helpful for draining water or seawater
easily.
☞
Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel
(Ch 16)
while receiving one other channel of
your choice
(dualwatch)
, or while receiving one other chan-
nel of your choice and the call channel
(Ch 09) (tri-watch)
.
See p. 16 for details.
☞
Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 22.5(H)
×
31.5(W) mm;
7
⁄
8
(H)
×
1
1
⁄
4
(W)
inch, the IC-M72’s function display is easy to read and
shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and
contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
☞
Simple operation
6 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op-
eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are
located on the front panel for convenient one-handed op-
eration.
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DEFINITION
R
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
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