Marine_IC-M35 Instruction manual
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1. 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 ll Supplied accessories 2 ME Aachen sedato e a uuo dete uu da 2 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION l ceri danna ene rni annuente nes 4 7 Bi Front top side and rear panels 4 eL 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8 13 E Channel selection 8 E Receiving and transmitting 10 E Call channel programming 11 E Adjusting the volume level 11 Bl Volume loud function 12 Bi Volume mute function 12 B Adjusting the squelch level 12 B ock TUDCUOE oc etai t 19 uu 19 BI Automatic backlighting 19 E AquaQuake water draining function 13 5 SCAN OPERATION Except Holland version 14 152. vessel s magnetic navigation compass BE CAREFUL The transceivers right side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods BE CAREFUL The transceiver meets IPX7 require ments for waterproof protection However once the trans ceiver has been dropped waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver s case or the waterproof seal Only when the BP 251 option or BP 252 flexible antenna SP MIC cap is attached MAKE SURE the 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 dam age to the transceiver After exposure to water clean the battery contacts thor oughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any water or salt residue Icom Icom Inc and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF CONTENTS er EE i INCASE OF EMERGENCY u u TL aS ase aa ni i RECOMMENDATION pias tva cmi IE nee i E iii Lg e sapis pee IP iii EXPLICIT DETINITIORS Lu uuu u n u s shu Saa n sn iii FEATURES oai atiam diodes a a t md Vestra pees EUN iii PRECAUTIONS Q yanu dedu eam ote sane E a tu iv TABLE OF CONTENTS n aai
3. Push and hold FAV TAG for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel e TAG appears on the display 4 To cancel TAG channel setting push and hold FAV TAG for 1 sec disappears VY Clearing or setting all tagged channels While pushing and holding FAV TAG turn power ON to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group e Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels when no TAG channel has been set Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts SCAN OPERATION 5 B Starting a scan Set the priority scan function scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance using the set mode p 18 D Push and hold CH for 1 sec once or twice to select the desired channel group 2 Push SCAN DUAL to start priority or normal scan e SCAN blinks in the display e 16 appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan e When a signal is received scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to the set mode setting e Push AJ W to check which channels have been set as TAG channels change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 3 To stop the scan push SCAN DUAL e SCAN disappears e Pushing PTT 16 C CH or FAV TAG also stops the scan When a signal is received 15 16 E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel Tri watch mo
4. function opens the squelch The monitor key ac tion can be selected in the set mode p 19 we The monitor function is activated by pushing and holding VOL SQL MONI for 1 sec e EIB blinks and the squelch is opened Blinks while the monitor function is activated Nar BUSY rai E Push and hold f for 1 sec e l fia lt E WE o s BASIC OPERATION 4 ll Automatic backlighting This function lights the function display and keys and it is convenient for night time operation The automatic back lighting can be activated in the set mode p 19 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlight ON e The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity Bl AquaQuake water draining function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill Without this function water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker The transceiver emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated Push and hold both SCAN DUAL and Hi Lo rO A low beep tone sounds for 9 sec to drain water regardless of the volume level setting e The transceiver never accepts key operation while the AquaQuake function is activated e The AquaQuake function can not be activated when an optional speaker microphone is connected 14 E Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transce
5. over all others e You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel e False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law o Privacy e Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way Indecent or profane language is prohibited Radio licenses 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE 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 application This government issued license states the call sign which is your crafts identification for radio purposes OPERATING RULES 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 or kept with the operator Only a licensed radio op erator may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a trans ceiver 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 responsibil
6. specified Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom charger Only Icom battery pack is tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger Using third party or counterfeit bat tery packs or charger may cause smoke fire or cause the battery to burst Battery caution A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat tery Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire DEN BATTERY CHARGING A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 C High temperature buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow saltwater or any other liquids Never charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery by itself is not waterproof A DANGER NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture or may cause an explosion A DANGER NEVER solder the battery termi
7. you to maximize the volume level instantly to provide clear communication in the noisy marine environments gt Noise cancelling microphone The sub microphone on the rear panel inverts the phase and cancels out the ambient noise from the main micro phone As a result the transceiver can reduce the influ ence of the background noise particularly treble noise on the transmitted signal e The noise cancellation can produce no effect according to con ditions such as loudness and type of noise or the position and distance between the noise source and the microphone etc The noise cancellation does not work when an optional exter nal speaker microphone is connected PRECAUTIONS NWARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2 5 cm from exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 251 option or BP 252 Such a connection will ruin the transceiver DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 15 C or above 55 C KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 0 9 meters away from your
8. 16 p 8 Push and hold for 1 sec to select the call channel p 8 e When the call channel is selected push and hold for 3 sec to enter the call channel programming mode p 11 we While in the set mode push to return to the normal condition p 17 VOLUME SQUELCH MONITOR KEY VOL SQL MONI we Push to enter the volume adjustment mode and the squelch adjustment mode pgs 11 12 Normal condition PUSH Volume adjustment mode Y PUSH Squelch adjustment mode PUSH Push to restore the changed volume level by the noise detection volume loud or volume mute function to the original pgs 12 20 Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the monitor func tion p 13 While pushing and holding this key turn power ON to enter the set mode p 17 we While in the set mode push to select an item p 17 Q SCAN DUAL KEY SCAN DUAL Push to start or stop normal or priority scan p 15 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the watch mode p 16 Push to exit the watch mode p 16 Push and hold this key and Hi Lo r O to activate the AquaQuake function p 13 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS AY V e Selects an operating channel pgs 8 9 we While in the set mode selects the setting or value of an item p 17 we Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction during scan p 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 Q FAVOURITE TAG KEY FAV TAG Push this key to select the favourite TAG channels with ignoring u
9. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC 2 VOL SQL B g D l M SCAN Hi Lo WE LOUD it 8 2 i kuwa P w CLEAR VOICE BOOST M i MZ Icom Inc DOC CE versions of the IC M35 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 This warning symbol indicates that this equip ment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing con ditions 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 O ICOM We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C 0560 Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Dusseldorf 30th Oct 2008 Suite measurements have been performed Place and date of issue Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Type designation Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 IC M35 D 40225 Authorized representative name Y Furukawa G
10. P appears for duplex channels Fsi t ry VOL aE EUR channels Push and nt for 1 sec sg F p I ry 1 Eh U S A channels ATIS channels BASIC OPERATION 4 10 4 BASIC OPERATION E Receiving and transmitting Z CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage Z the transceiver D Push and hold 05 to turn power ON 2 Set the volume and squelch levels You can enter each adjust mode with VOL SQL MONI Enter the squelch adjustment mode and push Y sev eral times to open the squelch Enter the volume adjustment mode then push AT V to adjust the volume level we Enter the squelch adjustment mode again and push A until the noise disappears 3 Push AT V to select the desired channel e When receiving a signal ENBA appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this point 4 Push Hi Lo rO to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected no indication when high power is selected Choose low power for short range communications choose high power for longer distance communications e Some channels are for low power only 5 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone e EE appears e Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission 6 Release PTT to receive Z IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of
11. UMBER READOUT we Indicates the selected operating channel number n the set mode indicates the selected condition or value p 17 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 9 UJ appears when U S A channel group 1 appears when International channel group is selected U K version only D ATIS INDICATOR p 9 ATIS appears when the channel group which ATIS func tion is activated is selected Available with German and Holland versions only PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 P LOW POWER INDICATOR p 10 LOW appears when low power is selected we LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage 4 B Channel selection Z IMPORTANT Prior to using the transceiver for the first 22 time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum Z life and operation To avoid damage to the transceiver ZZ turn the power OFF while charging BASIC OPERATION Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel It used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications Channel 16 is monitored during both Du alwatch and Tri watch While in the standby condition you must monitor Channel 16 D Push 16 C momentarily to select Channel 16 2 Push CH to return to the channel used before Channel 16 or push A V to select a channel Push N f B f mil WV voi u Convenient While pushing and holding FAV TAG push A W to s
12. ason to suspect the waterproof protection may not be ef fective For example in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged the transceiver battery pack is cracked or broken or has been dropped or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio The IC M35 VHF RINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this radio 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 rnis instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M35 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal death serious injury or an Personal injury fire hazard or electric CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock FEATURES t Floating on water The transceiver floats on fresh or salt water even when the supplied acces sories are attached e When a third party battery pack strap antenna etc is used it may sink e The battery contacts may be prone to rust if the transceiver is kept floating on the water t Clear voice boost The transceiver has the noise detection function which enables automatic volume adjustment and the volume loud function that enables
13. being damaged Screw position when removing battery Screw position when attaching battery Z NOTE When removing or attaching the battery pack use Z a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the Z ZZ bottom screw Z When attaching a battery pack make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal If dust or other Z material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack Z waterproof protection may not be guaranteed Make sure the rubber seal purple is properly seated in the groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it Correct position Incorrect position tt Rubber seal Wh UN Groove Battery pack Battery pack PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front top side and rear panels mn _ P Function display pgs 6 7 Cm D Microphone aS Speaker Sub microphone p iii ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 2 Connects the supplied antenna SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR SP MIC p 25 Connects the optional external speaker microphone Z NOTE Attach the SP MIC cap when the optional Z x Z speaker microphone is not used Otherwise water will Z get into the transceiver D Attach the SP MIC cap 2 Then rotate it clockwise completely PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive p 10 CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 C w Push to select Channel
14. ease ask your dealer for details 29 Count on us Intended Country of Use gt LIAT LIBE LICZ LIDK LIEE OFI LIFR IDE LIGRLEIHU OIE OT OLV OLT OLU LIMTLINL OPL OPT OSK OSI OES OSE LIGBLIIS OLI LINOLICHLIBG LIROLITR OHR A 6711H 1EU Printed in Japan 2008 2009 Icom Inc Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
15. elect the favourite TAG channels with ignoring untagged chan nels in the selected channel group in sequence e Pushing FAV TAG only advances the displayed TAG channel The favourite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting p 15 Fsi Ir Call channel Each regular channel group has separate leisure use call channels The call channel is monitored during Tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 11 and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall D Push and hold 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group e CALL and call channel number appear e Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel p 11 2 Push CH to return to the channel used before call chan nel or push A V to select a channel CALL Tsi Push and hold for 1 sec lt f l mil GRY u U S A International and ATIS channels The transceiver is pre programmed with U S A Interna tional and ATIS channels These channel groups may be specified for the operating area U K version only t German and Holland versions only D Push CH to select a regular channel 2 Push and hold CH for 1 sec to change the channel group e International and U S A International and ATIS channel groups can be selected in sequence 3 Push AT V to select a channel e DU
16. en the call channel is selected LOCK INDICATOR p 13 Appears while the lock function is activated Q BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power Battery level enarging No battery required waa blinks when the battery is over charged blinks when the battery is exhausted SCAN INDICATOR p 15 Blinks during scan DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 16 DUAL appears during Dualwatch TRI appears during Tri watch DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected SUB CHANNEL READOUT e Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan Dualwatch or Tri watch p 16 Indicates the set mode item while in the set mode p 17 we Indicates the volume level while in the volume adjust ment mode p 11 we Indicates the squelch level while in the squelch adjust ment mode p 12 p SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the squelch level D VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR we Shows the volume level The bars appear in ascending order repeatedly while the volume loud function is activated p 12 gt Blinks while the volume mute function is activated p 12 P VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR p 11 we Blinks while adjusting the volume level e This indicator and the volume level indicator appear alternately while the volume level is turned up by the noise detection function p 20 D SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR p 12 Blinks while adjusting the squelch level P CHANNEL N
17. eneral Manager standards specifications or documents i 301 178 2 V1 2 2 2007 2 ii EN 60945 2002 iii EN 60950 1 2001 iv EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 v EN 300 698 3 V1 1 1 2001 5 qu vi Signature vii Icom Inc e List of Country codes ISO 3166 1 Country Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Switzerland lreland Turkey Italy United Kingdom Latvia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E ua IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 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 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 2 THIS IS name of vessel 3 Your call sign or other indication of the ves sel 4 LOCATED AT your position 5 The nature of the distress and assistance required 6 Any other information which might facilitate the rescue RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater and dry it before opera tion Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and control lers may become unusable due to salt crystallization NOTE DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any re
18. gram the dis played channel as the call channel e e The channel number stops blinking V lt BASIC OPERATION 4 E Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with VOL SQL MONI and AT V D Push VOL SQL MONI once to enter the volume adjust ment mode then adjust the volume level with AT V e VOL indicator starts blinking The transceiver has 31 volume levels and OFF e With no key operation is performed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to the normal condition 2 Push VOL SQL MONI twice to exit the volume adjust ment mode Wasp I Ll f 1 Indicates the ff SQ om volume level VOL 7 while adjusting the volume level 12 4 BASIC OPERATION B Volume loud function The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing LOUD MUTE ZZ Ihe function does not work when the volume level is 31 D Push LOUD MUTE to activate the volume loud function e The volume level is set to the maximum level level 31 e The bars of the volume level indicator appears in ascending order repeatedly 2 Push LOUD MUTE again or push VOL SQL MONI to turn the volume loud function OFF B Volume mute function The volume mute function can be activated temporarily by pushing and holding LOUD MUTE ZZ Ihe function does not work when the volume level is OFF D Push and hold LOUD MUTE for 1 sec to activate the volume mute function e The v
19. hone is not p 4 not work something covered e An optional external speaker micro Disconnect the microphone phone is connected The noise detection function The sub microphone is covered with Make sure the sub microphone is not p 4 does not work something covered E The squelch is open e Set the squelch level to the desired level VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 1 1 e nternational channels CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz 156 600 161 775 161 825 757 161875 06 156 300 156 300 16 156 800 156 800 26 157 900 161 900 67 156 75 156 975 77 186 875 156 875 87 157 375 187 375 156 850 27 157 350 161 950 68 156 426 156 425 78 56 925 161 525 88 157 425 157 425 08 156 400 156 400 18 156 900 161 500 28 157 400 162 000 69 156 475 156 475 79 156 975 161 575 09 156 450 156 450 19 156 950 161 550 0 160 675 156 575 Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 W and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters The output power of channels 75 and 76 are limited to low power 1 W only The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation related communications only and all preca
20. ing push Receives during release Microphone Speaker Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM 165 NEVER immerse the connector in water If the connector gets wet be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the trans ceiver Z NOTE The microphone is located at the top of the Z speaker microphone as shown above To maximize the Y readability of your transmitted signal voice hold the mi crophone approx 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak 2 in a normal voice level Z NOTE When the speaker microphone is connected to Z the transceiver the noise cancellation does not work MOY E Attachment Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker microphone Then insert the speaker mic connector into the SP MIC connector and carefully screw it tight as shown below Be careful not to cross thread the connection Z IMPORTANT KEEP the transceivers SP MIC cap at Z tached when the speaker microphone is not in use If the MQ ZZ Moreover the terminals pins will become rusty or the Z transceiver will function abnormally if the connector gets wet CAUTION Attach the speaker microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental loss or water intrusion in the connector Detaching Rotate the SP MIC cap counter clockwise 6 then detach it 6 Z Attaching Attach the SP MIC cap then rotate it clockwise completely 6 Z cover is not attached water will get into the
21. ity to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regula tions mE 1 mmm P SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS E Supplied accessories Handstrap Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger adapter with 2 screws Different type or no Pass the handstrap through AC adapter is the loop on the back side of supplied depending the transceiver as illustrated econ at right This facilitates carry ing Antenna i t Belt clip Attach detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip B Attachments Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector Z CAUTION e NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna Transmitting without an an tenna may damage the trans ceiver Be careful Not to break RA WW SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 Battery pack To remove the battery pack Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below To attach the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the transceiver completely then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn Z NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans Z ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get Z Z ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the ZZ transceiver
22. iver has priority scan and normal scan In addition the auto scan function is available for standby convenience This function can be activated depending on the setting in the set mode p 18 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is detected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes Dualwatch until the sig nal disappears SCAN OPERATION Except Holland version Set the TAG channels scanned channels before scanning Clear the TAG for unwanted channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as those for digital communications p 15 Z Choose the desired scan type from Priority or Normal Z in the set mode p 18 ON NORMAL SCAN Normal scan like priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence However unlike priority scan Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel E Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear TAG for unwanted channels Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scan ning TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group U S A International and ATIS independently D Push and hold CH for 1 sec once or twice to select the desired channel group 2 Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel 3
23. lA Scan yD6S ose peo oto otia udo Du mutetur 14 Bi Setting TAG channels 15 Bl STONING A SCAM un dest indes 15 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Except Holland version 16 T 16 EI M 16 T SEP MODE u 17 20 E Set mode programming 17 l Set mode items aco 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING erri n eec rr onere uuu 21 24 L fsriicia Cautions uy 21 Bi Supplied battery charger 23 ll Optional battery case 23 ll Optional battery charger 24 9 OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE 25 ME HM 165 descriptions 25 I Attachment sui u u wusste aut te suo na oec faeit 25 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST eese 27 12 SPECIFICATIONS 28 WS OP TIONG E 29 Priorities e Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority
24. ld batteries together e Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week e When using the optional battery case output power level is 2 W at high Depends on the pre setting for Ger man version MHA ww ws NOTE The transceiver can sink when the optional bat tery case is attached Depends on the weight of the in stalled batteries OMY 23 8 BATTERY CHARGING E Optional battery charger BC 162 installation Charging a desktop e To a wall D Connect the AC adapter as shown below 2 Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger e The charge indicator lights orange e The charge indicator blinks orange or red when the protector is activated 3 Charge the battery pack approx 2 hours depending on the remaining power condition e The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed Z NOTE The battery charger BC 162 has a charging Y timer The timer stops the charging process after 4 Z hours approx Supplied screws Supplied screws Battery pack Transceiver Eyelet Use a rubber band to Charge secure the transceiver indicator if desired AC adapter Not supplied with some versions OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE E HM 165 descriptions Alligator type clip To attach the speaker mic to your shirt or collar etc Transmits dur
25. nals or NEVER modify the battery pack This may cause heat gen eration and the battery may rupture emit smoke or catch fire A DANGER Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not described in this instruction manual A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately 21 22 8 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odour heats up or is discoloured or deformed If any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or distributor WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery WARNING NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cooker This could cause overheating a fire or cause the battery to rupture CAUTION Always use the battery within the specific tem perature range for the transceiver 15 C to 55 C and the battery itself C20 C to 60 C Using the battery out of its specific temperature range will reduce the battery s perform ance and battery life CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive temperature environment above 50 C f
26. nel spacing Power supply requirement Current drain at 7 4 V DC TX at6W at5W at 1 W at 0 5 W RX Max audio Internal speaker External speaker Power save e Frequency stability Operating temperature range e Dimensions Projections not included e Weight Transmit 12 SPECIFICATIONS 156 000 161 450 MHz Receive 156 000 163 425 MHz FM 16KOG3E 25 kHz BP 251 and BP 252 only 1 5 A typical 1 3 A typical 0 7 A typical 0 6 A typical 0 3 A typical 0 2 A typical 10 mA typical x 1 5 kHz 15 C to 55 C 62 W x 139 5 H x 43 D mm Approx 295 g incl BP 252 FA SC58V and MB 109 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 4 V DC e Modulation system 6 W High and 1 W Low 5 W High and 1 W Low for Australian version 1 W High and 0 5 W Low for German version depending on the pre setting Variable reactance frequency modulation e Maximum frequency deviation 5 kHz e Adjacent channel power e Spurious emissions 70 dB 0 25 uW RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superhetero dyne e Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD 2 dBu emf typical e Squelch sensitivity 6 dBu emf typical at threshold e Intermodulation 68 dB e Spurious response 70 dB 65 dB for Australian version e Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB e Audio output power at 10 distortion Internal speaker 0 7 W typical with a 16 O load External speaker 0 2 W wi
27. nitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel Dualwatch Tri watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION Call channel Dualwatch Tri watch e f a signal is received on Channel 16 Dualwatch Tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears f 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 push and hold PTT 0 DUALWAT CH TRI WAT CH Except Holland version E Operation D Select Dualwatch or Tri watch in the set mode p 19 2 Select the desired channel 3 Push and hold SCAN DUAL for 1 sec to start Dualwatch or Tri watch depending on the set mode setting e DUAL blinks during Dualwatch TRI blinks during Tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 e Tri watch becomes Dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel 4 To cancel Dualwatch Tri watch push SCAN DUAL again Example Operating Tri watch on INT channel 07 Signal is received on call channel TAG CALL n T 17 obf fs Tri watch starts Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears it To s Lj ll Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of
28. ntagged channels in a channel group in sequence p 8 Push and hold for 1 sec to set or clear TAG for the displayed channel p 15 While pushing and holding this key turn power ON to clear or set all TAG channels in the selected channel group p 15 CHANNEL KEY CH we Push and hold for 1 sec to select the channel group from U S A International and p 9 Push to return to the previous channel before selecting channel 16 or the call channel U K version only t German and Holland versions only TRANSMIT POWER LOCK KEY Hi Lo mO Push to select the output power from high and low p 10 we Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the key lock function ON or OFF p 13 POWER KEY 45 Push and hold to turn power ON or OFF D LOUD MUTE KEY LOUD MUTE Push to turn the volume loud function ON or OFF p 12 Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the volume mute func tion ON and push to turn the function OFF p 12 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display ARRAS 63 GEN TAG CALL O raras 9 ni Mi SCAN TRI Le i 9 mui ae eene m 2 rm Ty NEN TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 10 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens p 10 e Blinks while monitoring p 13 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 15 Appears when a TAG channel is selected CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 8 Appears wh
29. olume level is set to the minimum level OFF The volume level indicator blinks 2 Push LOUD MUTE again or push VOL SQL MONI to turn the volume mute function OFF E Adjusting the squelch level The squelch level can be adjusted with VOL SQL MONI and AT V In order to receive signals properly as well as for the scan to function effectively the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level D Push VOL SQL MONI twice to enter the squelch adjust ment mode then adjust the squelch level with A W e SQL indicator starts blinking e The transceiver has 11 squelch levels OP is completely open 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch With no key operation is performed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to the normal condition 2 Push VOL SQL MONI again to exit the squelch adjust ment mode psa ity oP is y 1 Indicates the P SoL a squelch level mil Blinks while adjusting the squelch level B Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT VOL SQL MONI LOUD MUTE Hi Lo r O and AY V to prevent accidental channel changes and function access n the volume or squelch adjustment mode only Push and hold Hi Lo r for 1 sec to turn the lock func tion ON and OFF Appears while the lock function is activated Push and hold Hi Lo for 1 sec Cz ji CE voi u B Monitor function Js runi it The monitor
30. or US or turn sound OFF e OFF For silent operation A fixed beep sounds e US The preset beeps e g do re mi sound Push Beep tone ON default jv Beep tone OFF Priority scan function Pr Not available with Holland version The transceiver has 2 scan types normal OFF and prior ity ON scans Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16 Normal scan default Priority scan Scan resume timer St Not available with Holland version The scan resume timer can be set as a pause OFF or timer scan ON e OFF When a signal is detected on a channel scan pauses on the channel until the signal disappears and then resumes When a signal is detected on a channel scan pauses on the channel for 5 sec and then resumes Scan resume timer ON Scan resume timer OFF default Auto scan function AS Not available with Holland version The auto scan function starts normal or priority scan auto matically when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 sec Auto scan OFF default Auto scan ON Dual Tri watch function dt Not available with Holland version This item can be set as Dualwatch or Tri watch p 16 lt a gt Dualwatch function Tri watch function default Monitor key action Sq The monitor key opens the sq
31. or an extended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharging You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the tempera ture range as below 20 C to 50 C within a month 20 C to 4350 within three months 20 C to 20 C within a year Charging caution A DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such envi ronments the safety protection circuit in the battery will acti vate causing the battery to stop charging WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat tery charger beyond the specific time for charging If the battery is not completely charged by the specific time stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specific time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture WARNING NEVER insert the transceiver battery attached to the transceiver into the charger if it is wet or soiled This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger The charger is not waterproof CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spe cific temperature range x0 C to 40 C Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C The battery may heat up or rupture if cha
32. rged out of the specific temperature range Additionally battery performance or battery life may be re duced B Supplied battery charger Charging connections Z Do not charge batteries other than the BP 252 CD Attach the BC 173 to a flat surface such as a desk if desired 2 Connect the AC adapter as shown below 3 Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger e The charge indicator lights orange e The charge indicator blinks orange or orange green alter nately when the protector is activated 4 Charge the battery pack approx 10 hours depending on the remaining power condition e The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed Charge indicator Battery pack lights orange when the battery pack with without the transceiver is inserted Transceiver Turn power OFF NOTE The battery charger BC 173 has a charging timer The timer stops the charging p h rocess after 14 ours approx AC adapter Different type or no AC adapter is supplied screws depending on the version BATTERY CHARGING 8 E Optional battery case When you would like to use the optional AAA LRO3 size battery case BP 251 install the batteries as illustrated below Be sure to observe the correct polarity Z CAUTION Z When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and o
33. se is im proved so that the audio is not easily affected by noise Squelch sensitivity dd OFF default Low fix function LF Appears only when the optional battery case is attached not available with German version depending on the pre setting When this function is turned ON the output power is fixed to low except for Channel 16 Push Low fix function Low fix function ON OFF default Noise detection function nd The noise detection function enables the transceiver to de tect the ambient noise while in the standby condition If the detecting noise and the received signal are stronger than the specific level the transceiver increases the volume level au tomatically to suit the environment when receiving a signal 27 Nhen the squelch is open the transceiver won t detect noise e OFF The noise detection function is turned OFF e Low When the detecting noise is louder than the specific level the transceiver turns up the volume High When the detecting noise is louder than the specific level the transceiver turns up the volume greater than Low setting Push w Noise detection function ON High Noise detection function OFF default E Battery caution Misuse of Lithium lon batteries may result in the follow ing hazards smoke fire or the battery may rupture Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg radation of battery performance A DANGER Use and charge only
34. th an 8 load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation BATTERY CASE AND PACK e BP 251 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 x AAA LRO3 alkaline cells Output power level 2 W at high Depends on the pre setting for German version e BP 252 Li lon BATTERY PACK Voltage 7 4 V Capacity 950 mAh minimum 980 mAh typical CHARGERS e BC 173 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 147 BC 174 AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack An AC adapter may be supplied with the charger depending on the version Charging time approx 10 hours e BC 162 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 145 AC ADAPTER Used for rapid charging of battery pack The AC adapter BC 145 is not supplied with some versions Charging time approx 2 hours o BELT CLIPS MB 109 BELT CLIP OTHER OPTIONS e HM 165 SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full sized speaker microphone including an alligator clip to attach the microphone to your shirt collar etc The HM 165 meets IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection e FA SC58V ANTENNA Once the item has been dropped the IP rating cannot be guaran teed because of possible damage to the case or the waterproof seal OPTIONS Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non Icom op tional equipment Some options may not available in some countries Pl
35. transceiver O 25 EN 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does not turn The battery is exhausted e Recharge the battery pack e The battery pack is not attached cor e Attach the battery pack correctly No sound from speaker e The squelch level is too high e Set the squelch level to the threshold level e Volume level is too low e Adjust the audio level to a suitable level e Speaker has been exposed to water e Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossible 9 Some channels are for low power or re e Change channels or high power can not be se ceive only lected e The battery is exhausted e Recharge the battery pack e The battery is over charged Make sure the battery voltage is correct e The output power is set to low e Push Hi Lo rO to select high power The displayed channel cannot Lock function is activated e Push and hold Hi Lo mO for 1 sec to p 13 be changed cancel the function Scan does not start e TAG channels are not programmed e Set the desired channels as TAG chan p 15 nels No beep emits e Beep tone function is turned OFF e Set the beep tone to ON Fix Beep User p 18 Beep in the set mode Battery voltage error e The connected battery pack s voltage is e Make sure the battery voltage is correct more than 11 V The noise cancellation does The sub microphone is covered with Make sure the sub microp
36. transceiver s functions Beep tone function Priority scan functiont Scan resume timert Auto scan functiont Dual Tri watch functionft Monitor key action Automatic backlighting LCD contrast setting Power save function Squelch sensitivity Low fix function and Noise detection function Appears only when the optional battery case is attached not avail able with German version depending on the pre setting T Not available with Holland version SETMODE EH Set mode operation D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing VOL SQL MONI turn power ON to enter the set mode e bP appears 3 Push VOL SQL MONI or push while pushing and holding VOL SQL MONI to select the desired item 4 Push AT V to select the desired condition of the item 5 To exit the set mode push 16 C SET MODE ITEMS the display shows the current settings and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle Noise detection e Beep tone Starting item VOL SQL VOL SQL Push Or VOL SQL lt Push e Power save e Priority scan e LCD contrast e Scan resume timer Auto scan Appears only when the optional battery case is attached not available with German version depending on the pre setting tNot available with Holland version Automatic backlighting 17 18 SETMODE E Set mode items o Beep tone function bP Select the key touch beep sound from ON
37. uelch temporarily This item sets the key action e Pu PUSH The monitor function is activated by pushing and holding VOL SQL MONI for 1 sec The squelch opens while holding down the key e Ho HOLD The monitor function is activated by pushing and holding VOL SQL MONI for 1 sec The squelch stays open until any key is pushed Push uU Push setting default Hold setting SET MODE 9 Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for night time operation The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF e The backlight is automatically activated when any key except for PTT is pushed e The backlight is turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity m Auto backlighting ON default Auto backlighting OFF LCD contrast setting LC Set the LCD contrast level from High contrast and Low con trast Z The LCD contrast level makes no difference for indoor use Hes dou High contrast default Low contrast 19 20 SETMODE Power save function PS The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals e OFF The power save function is turned OFF The power save function is turned ON The power save function will be activated when no signal is received and no operation is T Tal for 5 sec on F Power save ON Power save OFF default Squelch sensitivity SS When this function is turned ON rejection of noi
38. utions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16 e g by means geographical separation 156750 25 157 250 161 850 66 196 325 160 925 6 156 825 196 825 86 157 325 161 925 e USA channels for U K versions only CH Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz C Frequency MHz C Frequency MHz CH 22A 64A 156 225 156 225 77 156 875 156 875 86 157 325 161 925 13 156650 156 650 23A 157 150 157 150 65A 156 275 156 275 1784 156 925 156 925 86A 157 325 157 325 161 975 15 156750 156 750 25 157 250 161 850 67 156 375 156 875 80A 157 025 157 025 87A 157 375 157 375 156250 156 250 16 156 800 156 800 26 157 300 161 900 68 156 425 156 425 81A 157 075 157 075 88 157 425 162 025 156 800 156 300 17 156 850 156 850 27 157 350 161 950 69 156 475 156 475 82A 88A 157 425 P 161 425 19A 156 950 156 950 S7A 157 850 157 850 71 156 575 156 575 84 157 205 161 825 156 500 156 500 20A 157 000 157 000 73 156675 156 675 85 157 275 161 875 21A 85A marina channels M1 37A Tx Rx 157 850 MHz M2 P4 Tx Rx 161 425 MHz for U K versions only The programmed channels are differ according to versions 180 250 06 300 08 400 0 27 28 GENERAL Frequency coverage Mode e Chan
39. your trans Z mitted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold Z the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak Z into the microphone at a normal voice level NY Z NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con Z serve the battery power The power save function acti Z vates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec 5 Push to transmit 6 Release to receive di a5 2 Adjust the volume and squelch level 7 Set channel Set Set channel 4 Set output power CD Power ON 2 Enter the volume and squelch ad justment mode Microphone E Call channel programming Call channel is used to access Channel 16 default may differ according to the version however you can program the call channel with your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall D Push and hold CH for 1 sec once or twice to select the desired channel group U S A International or ATIS to be programmed p 9 2 Push and hold 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group e CALL and call channel number appear 3 Push and hold 16 C again for 3 sec v ml p m until a long beep changes to 2 lE zi short beeps to enter the call chan nel programming mode 5 ID E e Channel number starts blinking 90 VO 4 Push AY V to select the desired p channel 5 Push 16 C to pro
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