INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. 16 8 SET caeno eee 17 21 E SET mode programming 17 B SET mode items 18 9 BATTERY CHARGING 22 26 W Battery charging 22 inda eve P e 22 E Optional BP 226 battery case 24 B AD 100 installation 25 Bi Optional battery Chargers 26 10 SPEAKER MICROPHONE 27 B HM 138 Description 27 Bi Attachments 27 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 12 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 29 13 SPECIFICATIONS nnne 30 T4 OPTIONS tee 31 15 QUICK REFERENCE eere 32 CE es 34 a 1 OPERATING RULES 9 Priorities Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fr2. Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line it will become a card etc tS T D Cut SET MODE 17 21 E LOCK FUNCTION p 11 CD While pushing SQL turn power ON Push SQL Refer to pgs 17 21 for set again to select ode item an item 3 Push A W to select the desired condition 4 Push 16 C to return to regular op erating mode DUAL TRI WATCH p 15 CD Push AJ W to select the desired channel 2 Push SCNeDUAL for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch de pending on SET mode setting p 19 LOCK Push Qa for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF E TAG CHANNELS 14 CD Push AJ W to select the desired channel 2 Push both A W for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag channel SCAN p 14 Push SCNeDUAL to start stop scan ning CE Versions of the IC M87 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC 16 This warning symbol indicates that this equip ment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licen
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4. m SUPPLIED ACCESSARIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 o Supplied accessories Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the stopper to the The following accessories are supplied Qty belt clip e Swivel 1 e Stopper for the swivel belt clilp 1 e Screws for the swivel belt clip 2 e Flexible antenna 1 eHandstrap 1 e Battery pack 227 1 e AC adapter 147 1 e Battery charger 152 1 Not supplied with some version o Swivel belt clip To attach D Attach the stopper to the back of the transceiver 3 Once the transceiver is locked in place it will swivel 360 degrees 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS To remove Turn the transceiver upside down and then lift up to re lease the transceiver from the belt clip A CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip s stopper is scratched or damaged the swivel belt clip may not work properly Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector CAUTION Transmitting with 1 out an antenna may damage ZZ the transceiver ZZ NEVER HOLD by the antenna
5. when carrying the transceiver SS o Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right Facilitates carrying E Front top and side panels PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 EE VOLUME CONTROL VOL Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 3 Connects the supplied antenna 5 CONNECTOR SP MIC p 27 Connects the optional speaker microphone SP MIC jack cover NOTE KEEP the SP MIC jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speaker microphone is not in use SCAN SCN DUAL Starts and stops normal or priority scan p 14 Enters Watch mode when pushed for 1 sec p 15 TRANSMIT POWER LOCK SWITCH H L LOCK Selects high middle except for the German version or low power when pushed p 10 Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 11 CHANNEL 16 SWITCH 16 C Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 8 Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec p 8 Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec p 12 E PANEL DESCRIPTION CHANNEL UP DOWN SWITCHES A Select an operating channel 9 Selects the SET mode condition of item p 17 Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur ing scan p 14 Sets and
6. When receiving a signal appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of VOL may be necessary at this point 5 Push H L LOCK to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected except for the German version no indication when high power is selected Choose low power to conserve battery power choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only 6 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone TX appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission for GMDSS use 7 Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your transmit ted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level MY NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power and it cannot be turned OFF The power save function activates automatically when no sig nal is received for 5 sec MXN 6 Push and hold to Power ON transmit 7 Release to A receive 2 Opening the squelch I O mam ae 4 BASIC OPERATION E Adjusting the squelch level The 87 has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it In order to receive signals pro
7. 2 Push 16 C for 1 sec to select mm the call channel CALL and call channel number e CALL rj appear 3 Push 16 C again for 3 sec Na mw until a long beep changes to 2 7 short beeps to enter call chan nel programming condition d 7 A 5 Call channel number to be grammed flashes 2 Push A to select the de we sired channel D Ut gt 7 N BASIC OPERATION 4 5 Push 16 C to program the dis m played channel as the call chan o nel o The call channel number stop flashing 5 SCAN OPERATION Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan In addition an auto scan function is available for standby con venience p 18 Set the tag channels scanned channel before scanning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as digital communications ZZ Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode p 18 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is de tected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disap pears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal dis appears NORMAL
8. 9 10 hours depending on the remaining power condition BP 227 Ensure sides of the battery pack are cor rectly aligned with Charge indica the charger groves tor lights green when BP 227 2 with without IC M87 is in serted Supplied screws 7 BC 152 177 Yn Y 7 7 AC adapter p For your convenience Eyelet USE a rubber band to secure the trans ceiver if desired Optional BP 226 battery case When using the optional battery case attached to the trans ceiver install 5 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right The IC M87 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 However the BP 226 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4 Hook your finger under the latch and open the cover in the direction of the arrow Fig 1 2 Then install 5 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries Fig 2 Install the alkaline batteries only Be sure to observe the correct polarity Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries 3 Close the cover with fitting in the direction of the arrow 8 first then firm the latch in place Fig 1 Be sure to the gasket and the ribbon are set correctly and do not protrude out of the battery case Fig 3 1 When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and 2 old batteries together 2 Keep
9. may cause an explosion NEVER immerse the battery pack in water If the battery pack becomes wet be sure to wipe it dry immediately particularly the battery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver Otherwise the terminals will become corroded or cause con nection failure etc NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack Also current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace etc Therefore be careful when carrying with or placing near metal objects carrying in handbags etc AVOID leaving the battery pack in a fully charged or com pletely discharged condition for long time It causes shorter battery life In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a long time it must be kept safely after discharge or use the battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level then remove it from the transceiver If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight Then fully charge the battery pack again If the battery pack still does not retain a charge or very little a new battery pack must be purchased 9 BATTERY CHARGING Charging connections D Attach the BC 152 to a flat surface such as desk or cabin if desired Connect the AC adapter BC 147E as shown below Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights green 4 Charge the battery pack approx
10. 425 157 425 156 400 156 400 156 900 161 500 157 400 162 000 156 475 156 475 156 975 161 575 156 450 156 450 156 950 161 550 156 025 160 625 Rxonly 156 525 157 025 161 625 156 500 156 500 157 000 161 600 156 075 160 675 156 575 156 575 157 075 161 675 ersion only Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz H Frequency MHz H Frequency MHz Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156 600 156 600 157 100 157 100 64A 156 225 156 225 156 875 156 875 157 325 161 925 156 650 156 650 157 150 157 150 65A 156 275 156 275 78 156 925 156 925 157 325 157 325 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 66 156 325 156 325 79 156 975 156 975 157 375 161 975 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 375 156 375 80 157 025 157 025 157 375 157 375 156 250 156 250 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 425 156 425 81A 157 075 157 075 157 425 162 025 156 300 156 300 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 475 156 475 82 157 125 157 125 157 425 157 425 156 350 156 350 156 900 156 900 157 400 162 000 Rx only 156 525 8 157 175 157 175 156 400 156 400 156 950 156 950 157 850 157 850 156 575 156 575 157 225 161 825 156 450 156 450 157 000 161 600 156 075 156 075 156 625 156 625 84 1
11. T SCAN PUSH 5 rtp Se Scan resume timer OFF default Scan resume timer ON Auto scan function AS The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received or no operation is performed for 30 sec E SCAN a PUSH __ 55 Auto scan OFF default Auto scan ON 8 sET MODE Dual Tri watch function dt This item selects dual or tri watch as desired See p 14 for details Dualwatch function default Tri watch function Monitor switch action Sq The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem porarily This switch action contains PUSH Pu or HOLD Ho settings as shown below Pu PUSH After pushing the SQL for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio while pushing and holding SQL default Ho HOLD After pushing the SQL for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even SQL is released To close the squelch push any key n PUSH I 44 54 Monitor action PUSH Monitor action Hold default Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting can be adjusted from OFF 1 dark 3 bright 3 default Select 1 3 to turn this function ON The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key except for PTT i
12. normal Self check error Battery voltage The connected battery pack s voltage is more than 8 8 V Verify the battery voltage is correct Self check error Water intrusion Water has entered the transceiver Have the transceiver checked at your local distributor or dealer to see whether the trans ceiver works properly or not zum 1 2 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MH Frequency MH Frequency MH Frequency MH quency MHz CH quency MHz CH quency MHz CH quency MHz CH quency MHz CH quency MHz Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156 050 160 650 156 550 156 550 157 050 161 650 156 125 160 725 156 625 156 625 157 125 161 725 156 100 160 700 156 600 156 600 157 100 161 700 156 175 160 775 156 675 156 675 157 175 161 775 156 150 160 750 156 650 156 650 157 150 161 750 156 225 160 825 156 725 156 725 157 225 161 825 156 200 160 800 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 156 275 160 875 156 775 156 775 157 275 161 875 156 250 160 850 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 325 160 925 156 825 156 825 157 325 161 925 156 300 156 300 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 375 156 375 156 875 156 875 157 375 157 375 156 350 160 950 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 425 156 425 156 925 161 525 157
13. transceiver will function ab normally if the connector becomes wet 5 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 22 not turn ON Bad connection to the battery pack Check the connection to the transceiver p 5 No sound from speaker Squelch level is too deep Set squelch to the threshold point p 1 Volume level is too low Set VOL to a suitable level 1 Speaker has been exposed to water Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossi Some channels are for low power or re Change channels pgs 8 ble or high power can ceive only 9 29 not be selected The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack 22 The output power is set to low e Push to select high power p 10 The displayed channel Lock function is activated e Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to cancel the p 11 cannot be changed function Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 14 No beeps Beep tones are turned OFF e Set the beep tones to ON Fix Beep User p 18 Beep in SET mode Self check error Temperature e temperature is outside of 35 C to 73 C approx Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a while Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to
14. 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 226 or BP 227 Such a connection will ruin the transceiver AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 15 C or above 55 C rine below 25 C or above 55 C PMR KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 0 9 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass BE CAREFUL The 87 employs waterproof con struction which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification Grade 7 1 m depth for 30 min However once the trans ceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaran teed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc MAKE SURE tte flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver Icom Icom Inc and registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF 5 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY meme i RECOMMENDATION eene i EOREWORD Siete tup SRI um ii IMPORTANT 2 5 den bees ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
15. 2 ii FEATURES uS ii PREGAUTION e EAS iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 7 E Front top and side panels 4 W Function display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8 12 Channel selection 8 W Receiving and transmitting 10 E Adjusting the squelch level 11 W Automatic backlighting 11 Lock function ond nee 11 Call channel programming 12 5 SCAN OPERATION 13 14 Scan types 13 Setting tag channels 14 Starting a scan 14 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH 15 Bi Description iiie 15 Bl Op ration cepas hui 15 7 LAND PMR CHANNEL OPERATION 16 B LAND PMR Channel Group 16 W Function display
16. 57 225 157 225 156 500 156 500 157 000 157 000 156 675 156 675 157 275 161 875 156 550 156 550 157 050 157 050 156 175 156 175 156 725 156 725 85A 157 275 157 275 tLow power only GENERAL Frequency coverage Marine TX RX PMR TX RX Mode Marine PMR Channel spacing Marine PMR Current drain at 7 2 V DC Frequency stability Usable temperature range Marine PMR Dimensions Weight approx with BP 227 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 2 V DC Modulation system 156 000 161 450 MHz 156 000 163 425 MHz 146 000 174 000 MHz 16KOG3E 16KOF3E Wide 8K50F3E Narrow 14 for German version 25 kHz 25 kHz Wide x20 kHz Wide German ver 12 5 kHz Narrow TX at 5 W 1 6 A typical TX at 1 W 0 7 A typical Max audio 200 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical 1 5 kHz 25 C to 55 C 15 C to 55 C 25 C to 55 C 62 W x 97 H x 39 D mm Projections not included 280 g 1 W 1 0 5 for German version Marine operation Variable reactance frequency modulation sPECIFICATIONS 1 Max frequency deviation Marine PMR Audio harmonics distortion Spurious emissions RECEIVER Receive system Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD Marine PMR Squelch sensitivity Intermodulation rejection ratio Marine PMR Spurious respons
17. C adapter purchased separately DC power cable supplied with the BC 121N Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V 7 A minimum 1 SPEAKER MICROPHONE HM 138 Description Alligator type clip To attach the speaker mic to your shirt or collar etc PTT switch Transmits during push Receives during release Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water If the connector be comes wet be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the trans ceiver NOTE The microphone is located at the top of the speaker microphone as shown in the diagram above To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice hold the microphone approx 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak in a normal voice level Attachments Insert the connector of the speaker microphone into the SP MIC connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw Detaching Unscrew 68 then detach the jack cover Attaching Attach the jack cover th en tighten the screw CAUTION Attach the speaker microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping or water intrusion in the connector IMPORTANT KEEP the SP MIC jack cover attached transceiver when the speaker microphone is not in use as illustrated above Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached however the terminals pins will become rusty or the
18. O INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC 8 7 Icom Inc IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 O USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel Your call sign or other indication of the ves sel LOCATED AT your position The nature of the distress and assistance re quired Any other information which might facilitate the rescue CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater Otherwise the trans ceiver s keys switches and controllers may become inopera ble due to salt crystallization FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M87 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product 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 M87 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconven
19. SCAN 88 88 42 Normal scan like priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence However unlike priority scan Chan nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels Non tag channels will be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group INT USA indepen dently D Select the desired channel group INT USA by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired 2 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push both A and W for 1 sec to set the displayed chan nel as a tag channel TAG appears in the function display 4 To cancel the tag channel setting push both A and V for 1 sec TAG disappears Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing and holding both A and turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group SCAN OPERATION 5 Starting a scan Set the priority scan function scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance using SET mode p 18 D Select the desired channel group INT USA by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired 2 Push SCN DUAL to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display e 16 appears during priority scan When a signal is received scan pauses un
20. SKTOP CHARGER BC 147E AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as sup plied with the transceiver Charging time approx 9 10 hours MB 86 swivEL BELT CLIP Swivel type belt clip The same as supplied with the trans ceiver HM 138 SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof JIS grade 7 1m 30 min speaker mi crophone including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt or collar etc 1euueuo eu se peKejd Sip y oj 2 91 S euueua eui 12ejes usnd v sdeeq uoys oj seBueuo deeq jgun 9as 10 291 usnd enoseiJ eui 912 129 1 YOIUM uoneuuojJul peuinbeJ eoueisisse pue SseJjsip jo mu uonisod 1 04 1v q31V901 jeuueuo 10 eui jo uoneo y 128 95 0 DAS 10 2 91 usnd 2 Jeujo JO uiis e9 dno46 jauueyo E ay joeJos oj 4 pud SIHL j Ssjouueuo ANYI 10 10 1 pue AVGAVIN AVGAVIN 9 jouueuo 3unaaooud 11 2 SS3ulsid 91 TANNVHO 5 09S JO CD AON39H3W3 JO 3SVO NI jeuueuo N D l lt 343H LNO gt Complete 2 Fold QUICK REFERENCE 15
21. audulent distress calls are prohibited under law 9 Privacy Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way Indecent or profane language is prohibited o Radio licenses 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiotelephone license This license in cludes the call sign which is your craft s identification for radio purposes 2 OPERATOR S LICENSE A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory However even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations
22. battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week BATTERY CHARGING 9 9 BATTERY CHARGING B AD 100 installation Install the AD 100 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC 119N 121N Desktop charger adapter 55 Plugs Connect the plugs of the BC 119N 121N to the AD 100 desk top charger adapter with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws EUN Screws supplied with the charger adapter Optional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 100 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following are additionally required AD 100 charger adapter An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending on version AC adapter Not supplied with some versions AD 100 charger adapter is instal led in BC 119N 5151 CP 17L Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the AC adapter BATTERY CHARGING 9 Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 100 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following are additionally re quired Six AD 100 charger adapters AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable 656 supplied with the BC 121N AD 100 charger adapters are installed in each slot A
23. clears the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel when pushed both switches for 1 sec While turning power ON clears all tag channels in the se lected channel group when both switches are pushed DIAL CHANNEL GROUP SWITCH DIAL Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec pgs 8 9 16 International USA or ATIS and LAND PMR channels are available German version only Push to return to the condition before selecting the chan nel when the priority channel or the call channel is se lected SQUELCH SWITCH SQL p 11 Push this switch then set the squelch level with AT W Manually opens the squelch for channel monitoring while pushed and held While pushing this switch turn the power ON to enter the set mode PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive O BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON To release the battery pack Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow as shown below The battery pack is then released To attach the battery pack Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the di rection of the arrow 8 then lock it with the battery release button Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a click sound Battery pack Battery release button CAUTION When pushing the battery release button slide the battery pack slightly in the direction of the arrow to eas
24. e channel group push DIAL for 1 sec sev eral times e appears when LAND PMR channel group is selected 3 Push A W to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels Fri Push ovat LH NOTE The basic settings e g channel programming 2 are same as the International and U S A channels Refer Z to the appropriate pages for details Function display When Narrow DTCS or CTCSS is set the display shows the indications as below Appears when Narrow chan nel spacing is set Appears when DTCS is set okies 1 i UP i Appears when CTCSS set 8 SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiver functions beep tone function priority scan function scan re sume timer auto scan function dual tri watch function moni tor switch action automatic backlighting LCD contrast selec tion auto power save function self check function and battery voltage indicator SET MODE SET mode operation D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing SQL turn power ON to enter SET mode bp appears 3 Push SQL to select the desired item if necessary 4 Push to select the desired condition of the item 5 To exit SET mode push 16 SET MODE CONTENTS The displays show the default settings and the ite
25. e rejection ratio Adjacent channel selectivity Hum and noise ratio Audio output power Marine PMR 5 kHz Wide x5 kHz Wide x4 kHz Wide German ver 2 5 kHz Narrow Less than 10 at 60 mod 0 25 uW below 2GHz 1 pW above 2GHz Double conversion superheterodyne 2 EMF typical 1 4 typical 0 dBu EMF typical 68 dB 65 dB 70 dB 70 dB Wide 60 dB Narrow PMR only 40 dB Wide 34 dB Narrow PMR only 0 2 W at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load 0 35 W typical at 1096 distortion with an 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 1 4 5 BP 226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 x AA R6 alkaline cells BP 227 Li Ion BATTERY PACK 7 2 1700 mAh Li lon battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver BP 227 must be charged with the sup plied BC 152 or the optional BC 119N 121N BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 100 CHARGER ADAPTER BC 145 Ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is sup plied with the charger Charging time approx 2 to 2 5 hours BC 121N AD 100 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 124 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 100 s are required simultaneously An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version Charging time approx 2 to 2 5 hours e BC 152 DE
26. e release This will prevent possible injuring to your fingers or nails OG Function display PANEL DESCRIPTION Q TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 10 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR p 10 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens Blinks while monitoring TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 14 Appears when a tag channel is selected SCAN INDICATOR p 14 Blinks while scanning LOCK INDICATOR p 11 Appears while the lock function is activated Q NARROW INDICATOR p 16 Appears when narrow channel spacing is selected LAND PMR channel group only Q BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power Indication 2 gt Charging required Battery level Middle N PANEL DESCRIPTION DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 15 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected SUB CHANNEL READOUT Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan dualwatch or tri watch p 15 Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT e Indicates the selected operating channel number e In SET mode indicates the selected condition CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 8 Appears when the call channel is selected CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR pgs 9 16 appears when International 0 appears when U S A U K version only app
27. ears when LAND PMR channel group is selected ATIS appears when the chan nel group in which ATIS function is activated German ver sion only TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR p 10 LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected Except for the German version No indication when high power is selected B Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 Distress channel is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica tions Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du alwatch and tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 CD Push 16 C to select Channel 16 2 Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16 or push AT W to select the operating chan nel BASIC OPERATION 9 Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate call channel In addition each call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be reprogrammed and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall D Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel in the se lected channel group CALL and the call channel number appear Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro gramming a call channel See the Call channel programming on p 12 for details 2 Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting the call chan
28. ience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Z WARNING NOTE is is 22 free channels for PMR use The IC M87 has 22 free channels reserved for PMR use 146 174 2 Wide narrow channel spacing is program mable for each channel and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is included Appropriate license be required Tough waterproof construction The 87 is built tough to withstand hazardous and un hospitable environments at sea and on land Even if the 87 is dropped into water it s waterproofing will pro tect it from harm The compact and durable body meets the military specifications MIL STD Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7 or IPX7 of the corre sponding International Standard IEC 529 1989 1m depth for 30 minutes Simple operation 6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the vol ume power knob maximize simplicity of operation Even when wearing gloves the large buttons are easy to oper ate A large clear LCD with backlighting and backlit but tons make night time operation simple PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Z WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to
29. m initial is displayed in the dotted circle il Battery voltage Beep tone Priority scan Scan resume timer Auto scan L L eS mE n in 477 Nu Starting item Push SQL Automatic Self check Auto power save LCD contrast backlighting SET mode items Beep tone function bP You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch When ON is selected a fixed beep Pi sounds and when US is selected the preset beeps e g do re mi sound e PUSH Mt ug y Lilt Beep tone ON default User Beep 9 Priority scan function The transceiver has 2 scan types normal and priority scans Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected chan nel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 SCAN 5 79 05 I 2 gt nr n rr Normal scan default Priority scan SETMODE 8 Scan resume timer St The scan resume timer can be set as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until a received signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses for 5 sec after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal has been received
30. nel or push AT W to select the operating chan nel c D H h Channel 16 is the default setting depending on version for 1 sec 4 4 BASIC OPERATION 9 International U S A and ATIS channels There are 57 International 58 U S A and 57 ATIS channels These channel groups may be specified for the operating area Push DIAL to select a regular channel Push A W to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels 3 To change the channel group push DIAL for 1 sec International U S A and ATIS channels can be selected in se quence Depending on the setting LAND PMR channel can be selected See the LAND PMR CHANNEL OPERATION on p 16 for details gt D Fri P D 1 LI rod ES International channels eo for 1 sec for 1 sec TAG rni um ww o un A ATIS sus U S A channels ATIS channels German version only Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver D Rotate VOL clockwise to turn power ON 2 Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary After pushing the SQL for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off until SQL is released default 3 Push SQL for 1 sec see the SET mode on p 19 and rotate VOL to set the audio output level Push to select the desired channel
31. perly as well as for the scan to function effectively the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level Push SQL then adjust the squelch level with SL indicator appears There are 11 squelch levels to choose from OP is completely open 10 is the tight squelch level When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to nor mal condition 2 Push SQL again to return to normal condition 5 Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode p 19 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of in activity B Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT SQL and H L LOCk to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF TO NL appears while the ry UP lock function is used Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select the default channel however you can program your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall D Push DIAL for 1 sec several zm times to select the desired chan t nel group INT USA to be pro grammed i d
32. ry cycle DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Operation D Select the desired operating channel 2 Push SCNeDUAL to start dualwatch or tri watch depend ing on SET mode setting 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 To cancel dualwatch tri watch push SCN DUAL again Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 07 Push for 1 sec mg DUAL 71 W a Tri watch starts Signal is received S wil o PULI on call channel L Signal received on 7 m 4 Channel 16 takes L priority 1 Tri watch resumes von after the signal i iE disappears LAND PMR CHANNEL OPERATION LAND PMR Channel Group A max of 22 free LAND mobile channels allocated 146 000 to 174 000 MHz can be programmed into the LAND channel group for simple communication with PMR transceivers in the VHF band Moreover any of the marine channels in the INT and USA channel groups can be programmed The default setting of the LAND channel group is the same as that of the INT channel group Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and PMR frequency pro gramming details Push DIAL to select a regular channel To change th
33. s pushed The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity 11 PUSH S i Automatic backlighting Automatic backlighting default OFF LCD contrast selection LC The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels 1 bright 4 dark 3 default e PUSH r LCD contrast 3 default LCD contrast 1 Auto power save function PS The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals PUSH gt a o p 5 Auto power save ON Auto power save OFF default SET 8 Self check function SC The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it self and informs you in case a problem is found The follow ing items are checked after the power is turned ON then it switches to operation mode e Temperature Outside of 35 C to 73 C approx Connected battery voltage Water intrusion r PUSH lt gt gt 2 lt gt Self check OFF default Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed see trouble shooting for advice p 28 Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error CE E t Hi y IE 8 SET MODE 9 Battery voltage indicator bt This function contains display or non display
34. settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec after power is turned ON r PUSH gt gt A Battery voltage default SET MODE LIST Function Beep tone function Battery voltage indicator default setting Indication pP bt Switch OFF ON US OFF ON Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Z CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn it OFF ZZ while charging Recommended temperature range for charging 10 C to 40 C The Li lon battery is functioning within 209 to 60 C Use the specified chargers BC 119N BC 121N and BC 152 NEVER use another manufacturer s charger Use the supplied AC adapter BC 147E for BC 152 NEVER use another manufacturer s AC adapter Recommendation Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of up to 10 hours Li lon batteries are different from Ni Cd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life Therefore charging the battery in intervals and not for extended periods is recommended BATTERY CHARGING 9 Cautions NEVER incinerate used battery packs Internal battery gas
35. sing condi tions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio to comply with national licensing requirement We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Suite measurements have been performed Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Type designation C M 8 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 05600 D sseldorf 29th Nov 2002 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister strafe 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Version where applicable PMR 146 174 MHz 12 5 kHz 25 kHz 146 174 MHz 12 5 kHz 20 kHz standards specifications or documents i EN 301 178 2 v1 1 1 2000 8 This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised EN 60945 1997 iii EN 60950 August 1992 A11 1997 iv EN 300 698 2 v1 1 1 2000 8 v 301 489 1 v1 2 1 2000 8 vi EN 301 489 5 v1 2 1 2000 8 vii EN 300 086 2 v1 1 1 March 2001 Authorized representative name T Maebayashi General Manager ach Signature Icom Inc Count on us Intended Country of Use gt O GER OESP SWE O AUT
36. til the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to SET mode setting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan e Push A W to check the scanning tag channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 3 To stop the scan push SCNeDUAL SCAN disappears e Pushing PTT 16 or DIAL also stops the scan Example Starting a normal scan Push Scan starts NU o TAG SCAN Eti e 088 ny HF CO C3 Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted Push DUAL P m em D Dyp to stop the scan wm 14 Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you receiving an other channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION Call channel LI Li Lt LILI LILI Dualwatch Tri watch If a signal is received on Channel 16 dualwatch tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears e f a signal is received on the call channel during tri watch tri watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT If no signal is received the transceiver enters the power saving condition for 0 5 sec after checking the operating channel eve
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