FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M72
VHFMA
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RINETRANSCEIVER
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 DEFINITIONSFEATURES

☞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)×11⁄4(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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WORD 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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