ICOM IC-M72 & IC-M73 Radio

Question 1

Channels

Answer 1

10 weather channels monitors NOAA broadcasts
channel/weather channel keys select between USA, INTER, CANADIAN
military channels- 21, 22, 23, 81, 82, 83
instant access to channels 9&16

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Question 2

Specs

Answer 2

weight- 280 grams/9.9oz
-4 degrees F- 140 degrees F
waterproof 1.5 meters/ 4-9ft for 30 min

Question 3

Functions

Answer 3

timer cuts off after 5 min of continuous transmission
one hand operation
lock selected frequency

Question 4

Labels

Answer 4

manufacturer’s name in MFG block
serial # in s/n block located inside battery compartment
date of purchase begins 36 month warranty/remarks block

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Question 5

What compound do you use on the antenna threads and washe

Answer 5

Silicone grease compound G661

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Question 6

What do you apply to the battery contacts

Answer 6

Dielectric silicone grease

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Question 7

What do you wipe the battery charging contacts with

Answer 7

Lint free cloth and then clean with No. 2 pencil eraser

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Question 8

How do you rinse the radio after being submerged or exposed to salt, lake, or river water

Answer 8

Do not apply a stream of water directly to the radio but rather rinse by submerging in a container of fresh, clean tap water

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Question 9

How many recharge attempts can the battery pack fail before being replaced

Answer 9

3 recharge attempts

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Question 10

What must be displayed in the top left corner of the screen for the military channels to become operational

Answer 10

USA

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Question 11

Where does the pressure sensitive field ID label go

Answer 11

Outside of the radio opposite of the push to talk button

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Question 12

How long do you press the CH/WX button to change radio group to CAN, INT, or USA

Answer 12

1 second

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Question 13

What indicates the military channels have not been activated

Answer 13

Keying the transmit button and receiving a single beep

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Question 14

How many screws are on the back plate

Answer 14

8

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Question 15

How long is the warranty for the battery

Answer 15

1 year

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Question 16

What is the charger for the IC-M72

Answer 16

BC-166

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Question 17

What is the charger for the IC-M73

Answer 17

BC-210

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Question 18

What is the IC-M73 multi charger

Answer 18

BC-197

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Question 19

What color does the LED illuminate when charging

Answer 19

Orange

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Question 20

How long do you charge the IC-M72

Answer 20

11 hours

Charging stops after 14 hours

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Question 21

How long do you charge the IC-M73

Answer 21

2.5 hours

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Question 22

Battery

Answer 22

7.4 volts
2000 mAh lithium battery allows for 15-16 hours of operation
5-1watt output power high/low settings
6 watt 
12-14 hour life

CGTO PG-85-00-310-A 9-7