Icom IC-M73 User Manual

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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
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■ Description
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving
on another channel; Tri-watch* monitors Channel 16 and the
call channel while receiving on another channel.
*For the Dutch transceiver version
Only Dualwatch can be used.
■ Operation
q Select a desired operating channel.
w Hold down [SCAN•DUAL] for 1 second to start Dualwatch
or Tri-watch
(depending on the SET mode setting; p. 27).
• “DUAL” blinks during Dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
• Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch when receiving a signal on the
Call channel.
e To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [SCAN•DUAL] again.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
DualwatchTri-watch
Call
channel
Ch 88
Ch 16
Ch 88
Ch 16
Ch 88
Ch 9
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch
pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
• If a signal is received on the Call channel during Tri-
watch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-
appears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/
Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.
A signal is received
on the Call channel.
A signal received on
Channel 16 always
takes priority.
Tr i-watch resumes
after the signal
disappears.
Tr i-watch starts.
Hold down for 1 second

Icom IC-M73 Specifications

General

Purpose	Marine Radio Service
Operating frequency	156.025 - 157.425 MHz
Antenna connector type	FA-S64V
Number of antenna connectors	1
Battery type	BP-254N
Battery low indication	Yes
Product color	Black
Waterproof up to	1 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Number of batteries included	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	30 mm
Width	52.5 mm
Height	125 mm
Weight	320 g