The IC-M73 Euro VHF Marine Radio from ICOM is a slim, stylish & powerful handheld VHF with professional features. The radio has a waterproof rating of IPX8, submersible to a 1.5 metre depth for 30 minutes.
Features a BTL (bridgetied load) amplifier that doubles the audio output. Its internal speaker delivers a loud 700mW audio output with clear sound.
The IC-M73EURO’s 5 Watts of transmit power will provide reliable communication range for the user. A large capacity Lithium-Ion battery allows for 16 hours of operation, under normal conditions (typical operation with 5:5:90 duty ratio).
Additional Features
- AquaQuake™ water draining function
- Dual/Tri-Watch function for monitoring Channel 16 and/or call channel
- 4 level battery indicator
- Favorite channel and tag scan functions
- Optional waterproof speaker-microphones available separately (HM-167 and HM-202)
- Rapid charger BC-210 supplied
- Auto power save function
Included Accessories
- AC adapter (BC-123SV)
- Rapid charger (BC-210)
- Battery pack (BP-245N)
- Belt clip (MB-103)
- Antenna (FA-S64V)
- Hand strap
ICOM HAND-HELD VHF RADIO COMPARISON
| Model | IC-M25EURO | IC-M35 | IC-M73EURO (this product) | IC-M93D | IC-M85E (136-174 MHz PMR Channels) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX8 | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Float | Float'n Flash | Floats | No | Float'n Flash | No |
| User Replaceable Battery | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Time (5:5:90) | 11 hours | 8 hours - BP252 | 16 hours - BP252 | 9 hrs - BP285 | 14 hours - BP290 |
| Dual/Tri Watch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional Speaker Microphone | HM213 | HM165 | HM167 or HM202 | HM228 or HM165 | HM236 or HM222 |
| AquaQuake Draining | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audio Output Power | 550 mW | 700 mW | 700 mW | 900 mW | 700 mW |
| GPS/DSC | No | No | No | Class D DSC & GNSS Receiver | No |
| Automated Emergency Alarm | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| 136-174 MHz PMR Channels | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Weight | 220g | 295g | 320g | 300g | 246g |
| Dimensions Excluding Antenna (W x H x D) | 56.6mm x 134.2mm x 30.5mm | 62mm x 139.5mm x 43mm | 52.5mm x 125mm x 30mm | 57mm x 144.6mm x 38.5mm | 56mm x 92mm x 29mm |
