Foreword; Explicit Definitions; Features - Icom IC-M72 Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M72
is designed and built with Icom's state of the
RINE TRANSCEIVER
art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this prod-
uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M72.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
RWARNING
may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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carefully and com-
This in-
DEFINITION

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 while receiving one other channel of
(Ch 16)
your choice , or while receiving one other chan-
(dualwatch)
nel of your choice and the call channel
See p. 16 for details.
Large, easy-to-read LCD
With the generous dimensions of 22.5(H)
(H) × 1
7 1
⁄ (W) inch, the IC-M72's function display is easy
⁄
8 4
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.
.
(Ch 09) (tri-watch)
× 31.5(W) mm;