The radio with MORE :

• Power (6 Watts)
• Waterproof (IPX8)
• Form Factor
  (easy to hold and operate)

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!

Highest available power! 6 Watts
The IC-M72??s 6 Watts^*1 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^*2.
*1 5W for Australia version, *2 5% Transmit, 5% Receive, 90% Stand-by

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, 8ohm 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.

Wide Viewing Angle LCD
A wide viewing angle, high intensity LCD is used in the IC-M72, offering bright, easy to read characters. The bright LCD backlighting and backlit keypad is great for night time operation.

30% Shorter Antenna
The IC-M72??s antenna is engineered to perform with typical Icom efficiency even though it is nearly 30%^* shorter than previous Icom marine antenna.
* IC-M72??s antenna length is 115mm; 4¹⁷/₃₂ in.

Additional Features

• Auto scan function to start scanning when receiving no signal
• Auto power save function
• Battery indicator shows remaining battery power in 4 levels
• Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel)
• Auto WX scan and WX Alert function
• Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation
• Built-in UT-112 compatible voice scrambler (Depending on version)
• AquaQuake draining function emits a vibrating sound and clears water away from the speaker grill