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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 a water
self-draining function is helpful for draining water or sea-
water easily.
☞ Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions that 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 the generous 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. Back-
lighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your prefer-
ences.
☞ Simple operation
The volume knob is on top of the radio, while the channel
buttons are on the front panel. This allows for convenient,
one-handed operation.
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DEFINITION
RWARNING
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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