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Icom IC-M73EURO Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM73
iM73EURO
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
IC-M73
IC-M73EURO

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM73 iM73EURO This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. IC-M73 IC-M73EURO...

  • Page 2: Important

    FOREWORD FEATURES ☞ Submersible construction Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M73/ IC-M73EURO is designed and built vhf marine transceiver Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. ment, the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO’s submersible con-...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    However, once the transceiver has been dropped, wa- terproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal. Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom,...

  • Page 4: Radio Operator Warning

    • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the Electromagnetic Fields. body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on page 43 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC •...

  • Page 5: Avertissement Pour Les Opérateurs Radio

    Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité par la FCC et d’IC en matière d'exposition aux RF sans fil; attache pour En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui ceinture (MB-103), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-245N). peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes.

  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    Germany Slovenia Greece Spain CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not Hungary Sweden expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority Iceland Switzerland to operate this device under FCC regulations. Ireland Turkey Italy United Kingdom...

  • Page 7: In Case Of Emergency

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Chan- Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers nel 16.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............16 IMPORTANT ..................i ■ Description ................16 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i ■ Operation ................16 FEATURES ..................i 7 FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ........17–24 PRECAUTIONS ................ii ■ About the function mode .............17 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ............

  • Page 9: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, most often held by small vessel radio operators when a ra- and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress dio is not required for safety purposes.

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories ■ Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible Handstrap Battery Charger Belt clip a n t e n n a t h e a n t e n n a (with two screws) (with two screws) connector.

  • Page 11: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver. q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver. Supplied screws Battery pack w Lock the battery pack with the latch. Latch CAUTION: NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled.

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns ON power and adjusts the audio level. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit; release to receive. e MONITOR KEY [ • Manually opens the squelch to monitor the channel Function while held down.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION o TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK] y SCAN KEY [SCAN•DUAL] • Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. • Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed. (pp. 14, 15) • Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when held down for •...
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION r (p. 16) “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during tri-watch. t (p. 9) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. y (p. 12) Appears when the monitor function is ac- tivated. u (p. 19) Appears when the automatic recording is activated.

  • Page 15: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION !1 ATIS ICON (pp. 9, 23) !7 BUSY ICON (pp. 11, 12) Appears when the channel group, in which ATIS func- Appears when a signal is received, or the squelch tion is activated, is selected or while programming an opens.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    ■ Channel selection D Call channel IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maxi- Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call mize the capability and life of the battery. To avoid dam- channels.
  • Page 17 BASIC OPERATION The transceiver has U.S.A.* , International, Canadian* ATIS* channels. You must select the proper channels for For Dutch version the operating area. Only USA, UK, EXP, CHN and AUS versions. Only USA, EXP and CHN versions. Hold down Only HOL version.

  • Page 18: Weather Channels

    BASIC OPERATION D Weather channels The transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather chan- nels*. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Ad- ministration.) The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel or while scanning.

  • Page 19: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- pause a second after pushing . Hold the microphone 5 age the transceiver. to 10 cm from your mouth, and speak at (2 to 4 inches) your normal voice level.

  • Page 20: Call Channel Programming

    BASIC OPERATION ■The Call channel key is used ■This function electronically to select Channel 9* by default. locks all keys (except for , and ) However, you can program prevent accidental channel your most often-used channel changes and function access. in each channel group for quick recall.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Adjusting the squelch level ■ AquaQuake water draining function To adjust the transceiver’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away keys, as described below. In order to properly receive from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may signals, as well as for the scan to function effectively muffle the sound coming from the speaker.

  • Page 22: Scan Operation (Except For The Dutch Version)

    SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Scan types Set the Favorite channels before scan- (scanned channel) Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over ning. a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority Clear those Favorite channels which are not needed or in- scan setting and normal scan setting.

  • Page 23: Setting Favorite Channels

    SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Setting Favorite channels ■ Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as Fa- First, set the weather alert function, priority scan function, vorite channels, or clear the Favorite for unwanted chan- scan resume timer and auto scan function, using the SET mode.

  • Page 24: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■ Description ■ Operation Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select a desired operating channel. on another channel; Tri-watch* monitors Channel 16 and w Hold down [SCAN•DUAL] for 1 second to start the call channel while receiving on another channel. Dualwatch or Tri-watch (depending on the SET mode setting;...

  • Page 25: Function Mode Operation

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ About the function mode D Entering the function mode There are 7 transceiver functions ‡ in the function mode: q Push [F] to enter the function mode. Play back function ‡ , Manual recording function ‡ , Automat- ic recording function ‡...

  • Page 26: Manual Recording Function (Depending On Versions)

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ Manual recording function (Depending on versions) q e P u she [F[e toe entere thee You can record the received signal whenever you want by functione mode,e using the manual recording function. ande thene pushe [[[/ This function can record the received signal for maximum [[[e toe selecte thee 30 seconds.

  • Page 27: Automatic Recording Function (Depending On Versions)

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ Automatic recording function (Depending on versions) When this function is turned ON, the transceiver automati- q Push [F] to enter the function cally records the received signal into the memory. mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to The maximum recording time is 60 seconds.

  • Page 28: Play Back Function (Depending On Versions)

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ Play back function (Depending on versions) This transceiver has two voice recorders. q Push [F] to enter the function mode. One is the manual recording function which can record for • “PLAY” appears. 30 seconds. The other is the automatic recording function w Push [H/L•LOCK] to enter the play back selection which can record the last 60 seconds of the receiving sig- mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired play...

  • Page 29: Channel Naming Function

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ Channel naming function D Channel name programming The IC-M73/IC-M73EURO can assign up to 10-character q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to channel names for each operating channel, including each program. weather channel. This provides easy recognition of the •...

  • Page 30: Opening Comment Entry Function

    The opening comment appears • Pushing [SCAN•DUAL], moves to left. each time the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO is powered ON. The i Continue until the desired charac- comment may be up to 16 characters long.

  • Page 31: Atis Code Programming

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ ATIS code programming (For only the Dutch and German versions) The 10-digit ATIS code can be programmed and confirmed t After inputting the 10-digit ATIS with the following operation. code, push [H/L•LOCK] to write The ATIS code programming is not necessary and con- the code into the memory, then firmation can only be performed when the ATIS code goes to the ATIS code confirma-...

  • Page 32: Backlight Function

    FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ■ Backlight function This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The backlighting can also be turned OFF in the SET mode. (p. ➥ Push any key other than [PTT] to turn ON the backlight- ing. • The backlighting automatical- ly turned OFF after 5 seconds of...

  • Page 33: Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ SET mode programming D SET mode operation q Turn OFF power. w e W hile holding down [ ] , turn ON power to enter the The SET mode is used to change the status of 17 transceiver SET mode.

  • Page 34: Set Mode Items

    ON, any detected weather alert will make Except for the HOL version, the scan resume timer can be the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO activate a blinking “ ” alert set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is se- icon on the function display and repeatedly sound a beep lected, the scan pauses until a received signal disappears.

  • Page 35: Auto Scan Function

    SET MODE D Auto scan function “ ” D Monitor key action “ ” Except for the HOL version, the auto scan function au- The monitor key action temporarily cuts off the squelch tomatically starts the desired scan when no signal is re- function.

  • Page 36: Lcd Contrast Selection

    SET MODE D LCD contrast selection “ ” D Channel name scroll type “ ” The contrast of the LCD can be set to Hi (default) or Lo. Set the channel name/comment scroll type to 1 or 2. • 1: The first 7 characters are displayed for approximately 1 sec- ond then scrolls.

  • Page 37: Rx Noise Cancel Function

    SET MODE D RX Noise Cancel function “ ” D RX bass boost function “ ” Set the Noise Cancel function for reception. The function may not Set the bass boost function for reception. The function may be available, depending on the transceiver version. not be available, depending on the transceiver version.

  • Page 38: Set Mode

    SET MODE D Automatic recording threshold level “ ” Set the automatic recording threshold level. The function may not be available, depending on the transceiver version. • 1 : Set the threshold level to shallow. Weak signals will automatically be recorded into memory. •...

  • Page 39: Battery Charging

    • R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause a rupture or explosion. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery • R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or pack with Icom transceiver. Only Icom battery pack is NEVER modify the battery pack.

  • Page 40: D Charging Caution

    +10˚C to +40˚C (+50˚F to radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out cool dry place with the temperature range as below;...

  • Page 41: Supplied Battery Charger

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Supplied battery charger D Charging D BC-210 installation q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. • To a desktop • To a wall w Insert the battery pack with or without the transceiver Supplied screws into the charger. •...

  • Page 42: Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D AD-129 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S or OPC-656 q Connect the 8-pin connector of the each charger slot to the AD-129 desktop charger adapter’s plug. The optional BC-197 with the BC-157S will simultaneously w Install the adapter into the each charger slot in the di- charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.

  • Page 43: Optional Swivel Belt Clip

    OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ Attaching ■ Detaching q Screw the base clip to the Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the ➥ Supplied screws arrow and pull out from the belt clip. back of the transceiver us- ing the two screws (sup- , as shown to the...

  • Page 44: Optional Speaker-Microphone

    OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ HM-167 descriptions ■ Attaching HM-202 is also an optional speaker microphone. see the Insert the speaker-mic connector onto the [SP MIC] con- page 43 for details. nector and carefully screw it tight, as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does not • The battery is depleted. • Recharge the battery pack. pp. 33, turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 3 sound from •...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    1.5 A : 0.7 W typical (Internal) (approximately) Max. audio 0.45 A • Power supply requirement : 7.4 V DC nominal (negative • IC-M73EURO ground) • Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C) D General • Antenna impedance : 50 ˘ nominal •...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    • Spurious emissions (typical) : 0.25 µW : 0.2 W (External) 0.7 W typical at 1 kHz (Internal) D Receiver • IC-M73EURO • Sensitivity (typical) : –5 dBµ emf (20 dB SINAD) (AUS version) • Squelch sensitivity (at threshold, typical) D General : –6 dBµ...

  • Page 48: Vhf Marine Channel List

    VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M73EURO • International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 157.050 161.650 156.075...
  • Page 49 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M73EURO • USA channels (for U.K. version only) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 156.050 156.600...

  • Page 50: Vhf Marine Channel List

    VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M73 and IC-M73EURO (Australia) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 157.050 161.650...

  • Page 51: Options

    Icom transceiver in a new rated fuse. DO the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not Fuse NOT use a fuse with manufactured or approved by Icom.

  • Page 52: Index

    INDEX – A – Charging caution ................32 About the function mode ..............17 COUNTRY CODE LIST ..............v AD-129 installation ................34 – D – Adjusting the squelch level ............13 DC CABLES ...................43 AquaQuake water draining function ..........13 Description ..................16 ATIS code confirmation ..............23 Detaching ..................35 ATIS code programming ...............23 Dual/Tri-watch function ..............27...

  • Page 53: Index

    INDEX – M – RX bass boost function ..............29 Manual recording function ............18 RX Noise Cancel function .............29 Monitor function ................12 – S – Monitor key action .................27 SCAN OPERATION ................14 – N – Scan resume timer ................26 NORMAL SCAN ................14 Scan types ..................14 Scrolling speed ................28 –...
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  • Page 56 < Intended Country of Use > A-7070D-1EX-q Printed in Japan 2013 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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