IC-M33 Instruction Manual
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1. 10 E Call channel programming E Adjusting the volume level E Volume mute function W Adjusting the squelch level B Lock f nction B Automatic backlighting W Monitor fUNCHON AquaQuake water draining function 10 11 12 13 SCAN OPERATION Except Holland version 14 15 Scan tyD6s ovre hes 14 W Setting TAG channels 15 W Starting a scan 15 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Except Holland version 16 IBI Description iiit SET MODE scscssessccasscsaseivsccassseasuaseccroceatsescesdasonatsensecert E Set mode programming Set mode items BATTERY CHARGING W Battery caution W Supplied battery charger W Optional battery case E Optional battery charger OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE 25 HM 165 descriptions 25 Il Attachiment rre 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 27 SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONS me T OPERATING RULES 9 Priorities Read a2. ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER CIC M33 MARINE TRANSCEIVER n We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C 605600 Dusseldorf 30th Nov 2006 Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Place and date of issue Type designation IC M33 Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Version where applicable Authorized representative name standards specifications or documents i EN 301 178 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised H Ikegami General Manager ii EN 60945 2002 EN 60950 1 2001 iv EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 v EN 300 698 3 V1 1 1 2001 5 vi Signature vii Icom Inc CE Versions of the IC M33 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the Euro pean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to
3. channels P and hold E for 1 sec ub TAG DUP DUP st 9 M Y Un VOL m VOL m U S A channels ATIS channels 9 4 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting Z CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna will damage ZZ the transceiver Push and hold PWR to turn power ON Set the audio and squelch levels Push SQL and push several times to open the squelch Push VOL then push A V to adjust the volume level Push SQL and push A until the noise disappears Push AY V to select the desired channel e When receiving a signal 13 appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this point Push H L to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected 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 5 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission 6 Release PTT to receive Z IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans MM WS 5 Push to transmit Release to receive Microphone Set volume Set the sq and volume 2 mitted signal pause a few sec
4. SP MIC p 25 Connects the optional external speaker microphone NOTE Attach the SP MIC cap when the optional speaker microphone is not used Otherwise water will 1 get into the transceiver D Attach the SP MIC cap 2 Then rotate it clockwise completely ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 2 Connects the supplied antenna CHANNEL KEY CH w Selects the regular channel when pushed p 9 Selects the U S A International or ATIS channel group when pushed and held for 1 sec p 9 Push to return to the previous channel before selecting channel 16 or the call channel U K version only German and Holland versions only FAVORITE TAG KEY FAV TAG While pushing and holding this key push AT W to se lect the favorite TAG channels with ignoring untagged channels in the selected channel group in sequence 8 aR this key only advances the displayed TAG channel w Push and hold for 1 sec to set or clear the displayed channel as a TAG scanned channel p 15 While pushing and holding this key turn power ON to clear or set all TAG channels when no TAG channel has been set in the selected channel group p 15 Q SQUELCH MONITOR KEY SQL MONI Push this key then adjust the squelch level with AT W p 12 Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushing and holding p 13 While pushing and holding this key turn power ON to enter the set mode p 17 TRANSMIT
5. POWER LOCK KEY H L LOCK w Selects high or low power when pushed p 10 Toggles between the key lock function ON OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec p 12 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS AT V Selects an operating channel pgs 8 9 Selects the set mode setting of the item 17 Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction during scan p 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 SCAN DUAL KEY SCAN DUAL Push to start or stop normal or priority scan 15 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter watch mode 16 Push and hold this key and to activate the AquaQuake function p 13 Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation p 16 VOLUME KEY VOL MUTE Push this key then adjust the volume level with AT W p 11 w Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the volume mute function p 11 CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 C w Push to select Channel 16 p 8 Push and hold for 1 sec to select the call channel 8 Enters call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed and held for 3 sec p 11 Push to exit set mode during set mode operation p 17 PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive p 10 5 DESCRIPTION Function display TRANSMIT INDICATOR 10 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch
6. TAG channels or clear the TAG setting from unwanted channels Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group U S A International and ATIS independently CD Push and hold CH for 1 sec several times to select the desired channel group if desired 2 Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel 3 Push and hold TAG FAV for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel e appears in the function display To cancel the TAG channel setting push and hold TAG FAV for 1 sec disappears V Clearing or setting all tagged channels While pushing and holding TAG FAV turn power ON to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels when no TAG channel has been set 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 Push and hold CH for 1 sec several times to select the desired channel group if desired 2 Push SCAN to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display e 16 appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan When a signal is received scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to the scan re sume timer setting Channel 16 is still
7. after pushing PTT hold Y the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak 2 into the microphone at a normal voice level 74 NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con 1 serve the battery power The power save function activates 1 automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec Power ON C O Set channel cc S Q Set the squelch level ES power E Call channel programming Call channel is used to access Channel 16 default may differ according to version however you can program the call chan nel with your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall CD Push and hold CH for 1 sec several times to select the desired channel group U S A International or ATIS to be programmed p 9 Push and hold C 16 for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group CALL and call channel number appear 3 Push and hold C 16 again for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to begin call chan nel programming Channel number starts blinking Push to select the desired channel Push 16 to program the dis played channel as the call chan nel The channel number stops blinking l BASIC OPERATION 4 E Adjusting the volume level The volume level be adjusted with VOL and AT V D Push VOL then adjust the volume level with A V VOL indica
8. monitored during priority scan e Push AT 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 SCAN disappears Pushing PTT 16 CH or FAV also stops the scan Example Starting a normal scan Soah stris N Push TAG 3u Eg es gt KS f SQL o E D VOL m Rx COW COW vor a When a signal is received TAG NM Y PE Push gt DUAL SCAN to stop the scan 15 E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel Tri watch monitors 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 IL Call channel i iti 77 Li Li LILI rij Dualwatch Tri watch 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 disappears To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch Tri watch push and hold PTT 6 DUALWATCH TRI WAT CH Except Holland version Operation D Select Dualwatch or Tri watch in set mode p 19 Sel
9. shown below Pu PUSH After pushing MONI SQL for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while contin uously pushing and holding MONI SQL default Ho HOLD After pushing MONI SQL for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even while MONI SQL is re leased To close the squelch push any key j Push ni v Hold setting ru Push setting default oom 4 oom mc SETMODE 7 Automatic Backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The back light can be selected from ON and OFF The backlight is automatically activated when any key except for PTT is pushed The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity M E r hi Push hi Lj vw Auto backlighting Auto backlighting OFF default LCD contrast setting LC Set the LCD contrast level from High contrast or Low con trast Y NOTE The LCD contrast level between High contrast and 2 Low contrast makes no difference indoors bf E e iT i Lt High contrast default v Low contrast m w 7 SETMODE Power save function PS The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals ON power save function is turned ON The power save func tion will activate wh
10. 61 825 156 200 160 800 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 156 275 160 875 75 156 775 156 775 157 275 161 875 156 250 160 850 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 325 160 925 762 156 825 156 825 157 325 161 925 156 300 156 300 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 375 156 375 156 875 156 875 157 375 157 375 156 350 160 950 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 425 156 425 156 925 161 525 157 425 157 425 156 400 156 400 156 900 161 500 157 400 162 000 156 475 156 475 156 975 161 575 156 450 156 450 156 950 161 550 156 025 160 625 Rx only 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 1 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 regu lations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation related communications only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16 e g by limiting the output power to 1 W or by means geographical separation USA channels for U K versions only Frequency MHz Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz Transmit Rece
11. 80 mAh Li lon battery pack CHARGERS BC 173 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 174E BM 95V ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions Charging time approx 10 hours BC 162 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 145 ac ADAPTER Used for rapid charging of battery pack Charging time approx 2 hours Not supplied with some versions BELT CLIPS e MB 109 BELT The same as supplied with the transceiver OTHER OPTIONS HM 165 5 Full sized waterproof IPX7 1m 30 min speaker microphone cludes an alligator clip to attach the speaker mic to your shirt collar etc FA SC58V ANTENNA FOR IC M33 OPTIONS 1 3 Count on us Intended Country of Use GERO FRA O ESP SWE AUT O NED OPOR O DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL OLUX OGRE OSUI NOR A 6545H 1EU Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
12. a wall D Connect the AC adapter as shown below Supplied screws Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights orange The charge indicator blinks orange or red when the protector is activated 3 Charge the battery pack approx 2 hours depending on the remaining battery charge The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed Z NOTE The battery charger BC 162 has a charging Z timer The timer stops the charging process after 4 1 ging p ZZ hours approx Battery pack Supplied screws Eyelet Use a rubber band to Secure the transceiver if desired Charge indicator AC adapter Optional for some versions OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE E HM 165 descriptions Alligator type clip To attach the speaker mic to your shirt or collar etc PTT switch Transmits during 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 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 2 speaker microphone as shown in the diagram above To 2 maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice Z hold the microphone approx 2 5 cm from your mouth and speak in a normal voice level Ys SN 9 A
13. ack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver After exposure to water clean the battery contacts thoroughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any water or salt residue Icom Icom Inc and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF CONTENTS DOC ssi eee ee i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ii RECOMMENDATION FOREWORD ite UR e are eese gens iii iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS iii FEATURES PRECAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 Supplied accessories 2 Attachments 2 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 7 E Front top and side panels 4 W Function display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION w 8 13 Channel selection 8 E Receiving and transmitting
14. al battery case is attached Not avail to select the desired item if necessary able with German version Push AT V to select the desired setting of the item 5 To exit set mode push 16 SET MODE ITEMS The display shows the current settings and the selected function is displayed in the dotted circle Low fix Beep tone Priority scant e Scan resume timer p scan r L ERN Li oS 5 Starting item A Squelch sensitivity MONI MONI Auto scant Push or a Appears only when the optional er battery case is attached Not D mp ri AE MONI available with German version Li ee lt Push SQL available with Holland version rf ey Y Automatic Power save LCD contrast backlighting Monitor key action Dual Tri watch um M uuo fers rer o L h Va lt ja thy oy on VUE 2 u Nu 17 7 SETMODE Set mode items Beep tone function Select the key touch beep sound from ON or US or turn sound OFF e US The preset beeps e g do re mi sound ON A fixed beep sounds default OFF Silent operation A r ri rir be Push be Beep tone ON default v Beep tone OFF 9 Priority scan function Pr Not available with Holland version The transceiver has 2 scan types normal OFF and prio
15. ally locks all keys except for PTT SQL MONI VOL MUTE H LeLOCK and AT W to prevent accidental channel changes and function access After pushing VOLeMUTE or SQL MONI only Push and hold LOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF Appears while the lock function is used LOCK wO ru S Push and hod tt gt for 1 sec ji WB vo s 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 Monitor function The monitor function opens the squelch See p 5 for details of the monitor key action The monitor function activates while pushing and holding MONI SQL a blinks and audio is emitted Blinks while the monitor function is used iss aap Push and hold I D SQL AquaQuake water draining function The IC M33 uses a new technology to clear water away from the speaker grill AquaQuake AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker housing water that might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker The IC M33 emits a vibrating beep when this function is being used Push and hold both SCAN H L e A low beep tone sounds for 9 sec t
16. cted operating channel number w n set mode indicates the selected condition CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 9 U appears when U S A appears when Interna tional U K version only ATIS INDICATORS 9 ATIS appears when the channel group which ATIS function is activated is selected Available with German and Holland versions only p LOW POWER INDICATOR p 10 we LOW appears when low power is selected LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage 8 4 B Channel selection 2 Prior to using the transceiver for the first 2 time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum ZZ life and operation To avoid damage to the transceiver turn 2 the power OFF while charging BASIC OPERATION Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel It used for es tablishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual watch and Tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 16 momentarily to select Channel 16 Push CH to return to the channel used before Channel 16 or push AT V to select a channel rani TAG C Push B In VOL m Convenient While pushing and holding FAV push AT W to select the favorite TAG channels with ignoring untagged channels i
17. d channel buttons are located on the front panel for convenient one hand opera tion PRECAUTIONS ANWARNING 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 closer than 2 5 cm from exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The trans ceiver 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 AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 15 or above 55 C KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 0 9 meters away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass BE CAREFUL The transceiver s right side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods BE CAREFUL The transceiver employs waterproof construction which corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 60529 2001 However once the transceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the water proof seal damaged etc MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery p
18. dness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water with out rubbing them and see a doctor immediately E 21 8 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor heats up or is discolored or deformed If any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or distrib utor WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the bat tery 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 specified tem perature range for the transceiver 15 C to 55 C and the battery itself 20 C to 60 C Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s perfor mance and battery life CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive tem perature environment above 50 C for 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 battery indicator shows half capacity gt then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the tem perature between 20 C to 20 C Charging caution A DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas wi
19. e channels are for low power or re Change channels pgs 8 ble or high power ceive only 9 27 not be selected The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 23 The battery over charged Verify the battery voltage is correct The output power is set to low e Push H L to select high power p 10 The displayed channel Lock function is activated Push and hold LOCK H L for 1 sec to p 12 cannot be changed cancel the function Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 15 No beeps Beep tone function is turned OFF e Set the beep tone to ON Fix Beep User p 18 Beep in set mode Battery voltage error The connected battery pack s voltage is more than 11 V Verify the battery voltage is correct VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 1 1 International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency 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 1
20. e charge indicator blinks orange or orange green alternately when the protector is activated Charge the battery pack approx 10 hours depending on the remaining battery charge The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed AD Transceiver Charge indicator lights orange when cR the battery pack with without the transceiver is in serted et AC adapter y PT am screws Battery pack Turn power OFF NOTE The battery charger BC 173 has charging timer The timer stops the charging rocess after 14 ours approx NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 2 Oo BATTERY CHARGING 8 Optional battery case When you would like to use the optional AAA LRO3 size bat tery case BP 251 install the batteries as illustrated below Be sure to observe the correct polarity GY CAUTION When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together e Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week When using the optional battery case output power level is 2 W at high except German version NOTE The transceiver may sink when the optional battery case is attached Depends on the weight of the installed batteries 8 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery charger o BC 162 installation Charging To a desktop To
21. e 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 This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M33 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock WARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No risk NOTE E of personal injury fire or electric shock t Submersible construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M33 s submersible construction meets IPX7 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529 2001 while using BP 251 option or BP 252 t Floating on water The IC M33 floats on fresh or salt water even when the supplied acces sories are attached When third party battery pack strap an tenna etc is used it may sink The battery contacts may be prone to rust ing if the transceiver is kept floating in fresh or salt water t Large easy to read LCD With dimensions of 16 H x 32 W mm the IC M33 s func tion display is easy to read and shows operating condi tions at a glance Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences t Simple operation 9 large buttons on the front panel provide user friendly op eration The independent volume an
22. ect the desired channel 3 Push and hold DUAL SCAN for 1 sec to start Dual watch or Tri watch depending on 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 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel To cancel dualwatch tri watch push SCAN again Example Operating Tri watch on INT channel 07 Signal is received on call Tri watch starts channel IT CIBA TAG CALL H T7 x Gy WA 212 DUP 7 AT D N uu ih D SQL am SQL am VOL vo lt Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority L am FN 1 TRIZ DUP DNP x i I m LN j5 VOL m VOL m Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears SETMODE EE Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the settings for 11 transceiver Set mode operation functions beep tone function priority scan function scan re D Turn power OFF sume timer auto scan function dual tri watch function moni 2 While pushing SQL turn power ON to enter set mode tor key action automatic backlighting LCD contrast setting bP appears power save function squelch sensitivity and low fix function 3 Push SQL or while pushing and holding SQL Appears only when the option
23. en no signal is received and no opera tion is performed for 5 sec OFF The power save function is turned OFF cy 05 Push I NL w LAN Power save ON Power save OFF default Squelch sensitivity SS When this function is turned ON rejection of noise is im proved so that the squelch is not easily affected by noise Ee ce LL ry n Bush ry nj 22 Squelch sensitivity Squelch sensitivity OFF default ON Low fix function LF Appears only when the optional battery case is attached Not avail able with German version When this function is turned ON the output power is fixed to low except for channel 16 AJ Push r L GT v oa Low fix function Low fix function ON OFF default 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 degra dation of battery performance A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom charger Only Icom battery pack is tested and approved for use and charge with Icom ra dios or Icom charger Using third party or counterfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke fire or cause the battery to burst 9 Battery caution A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat tery Do not use the battery if it has been severel
24. er supply requirement Current drain at 7 4 V DC Frequency stability Useable temperature range Dimensions Projections not included Weight 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS Transmit 156 000 161 450 MHz Receive 156 000 163 425 MHz FM 16KOG3E 25 kHz BP 251 and BP 252 only TX High 5 W 1 5A TXLow 1W 0 7A Max audio 0 2A Power save 20 mA typical x1 5 kHz 15 C to 55 C 62 W x 141 5 H x 43 D mm Approx 305 g incl BP 252 FA SC58V and MB 109 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 4 V DC Modulation system Max frequency deviation Adjacent channel power Spurious emissions 5 W High and 1 W Low 1 W High and 0 5 W Low only for German version Variable reactance frequency modulation x5 kHz 70 dB 0 25 uW RECEIVER Receive system Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD Squelch sensitivity Intermodulation rejection ratio Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB 0 2 W at 10 distortion with an Adjacent channel selectivity Audio output power Double conversion superheterodyne 22 dBu emf typical 6 dBu emf typical at threshold 68 dB 70 dB 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation BATTERY CASE AND PACK BP 251 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 x LRO3 alkaline cells Output power level 2 W except for German version BP 252 Li lon BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 9
25. ired 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 EN 2 N E Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger AC adapter with 2 screws Not supplied with some version Antenna Belt clip m 1 Attachments 9 Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector Z CAUTION Z NEVER carry the transceiver by the antenna Transmitting without an an tenna may damage the trans ceiver SS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right This facilitates carry ing 9 Belt clip Attach detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 Battery pack To remove the battery pack Turn the screw counterclockwise 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 IC M33 completely then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn Y NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans ceiver is wet or s
26. ive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156 050 156 050 12 156 600 156 600 22A 157 100 157 100 64A 156 225 156 225 77 156 875 156 875 86 157 325 161 925 156 150 156 150 156 700 156 700 24 157 200 161 800 66A 156 325 156 325 156 975 156 975 87 157 375 161 975 156 750 156 750 25 157 250 161 850 156 375 156 375 157 025 157 025 87A 157 375 157 375 156 250 156 250 156 800 156 800 26 157 300 161 900 156 425 156 425 157 075 157 075 88 157 425 162 025 156 300 156 300 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 475 156 475 157 125 157 125 88A 157 425 157 425 156 350 156 350 18A 156 900 156 900 157 400 162 000 Rx only 156 525 157 175 157 175 P4 161 425 161 425 156 400 156 400 19A 156 950 156 950 37A 157 850 157 850 156 575 156 575 157 225 161 825 156 450 156 450 20 157 000 161 600 61A 156 075 156 075 156 625 156 625 157 225 157 225 156 500 156 500 20A 157 000 157 000 156 675 156 675 157 275 161 875 156 550 156 550 21 157 050 157 050 63A 156 175 156 175 156 725 156 725 157 275 157 275 UK marina channels M1 37A Tx Rx 157 850 MHz M2 P4 Tx Rx 161 425 MHz for U K versions only 27 GENERAL Frequency coverage Mode Channel spacing Pow
27. licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct pro gramming of this radio to comply with national li censing requirement 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 1 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 and dry it before opera tion Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and con trollers may become unusable due to salt crystallization NOTE DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective For example in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is dam aged the transceiver battery pack is cracked or broken or has been dropped or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio The IC M33 VHF RINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper car
28. ll 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 fraudulent 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 requ
29. n the selected channel group in sequence Pushing FAV only advances the displayed TAG channel The favorite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting p 15 9 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 C 16 for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group CALL and call channel number appear 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 AT V to select a channel C TAG CALL raa lt Push and hold l os for 1 sec VOL BASIC OPERATION 4 U S A International and ATIS channels The IC M33 is pre programmed with U S A International and ATIS channels These channel groups may be specified for the operating area U K version only tGerman and Holland versions only D Push CH to select a regular channel Push and hold CH for 1 sec to change the channel group Repeat to advance to the next group U S A International and ATIS channel groups be selected in sequence Push to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels a gt rot Lf
30. o drain water regardless of volume level setting The transceiver does not perform key operations while the AquaQuake function is activated The AquaQuake function can not be activated when an optional speaker microphone is connected BASIC OPERATION 4 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 auto scan function is available for standby conve nience This function can be activated depending on the set ting in set mode p 18 5 SCAN OPERATION Except Holland version Set the TAG channels scanned channels before scanning Clear any TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as digital communications ZZ Choose priority or normal scan in set mode 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 SCAN Gay 63 QD 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 14 Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning set the desired channels as
31. oiled This may result water or dust get 2 Z ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the 2 transceiver being damaged Screw position when removing battery le CM Screw position when pa du battery MOD m Y NOTE When removing or attaching the battery pack use g a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot ZZ tom screw Z CAUTION G When attaching or removing a battery pack make sure the 7 rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack cor 1 rectly If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be aged when attaching the battery pack G If the seal is damaged waterproofing is not guaranteed NOTE When attaching a battery pack make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack water i resistance may be compromised Make sure the rubber seal purple is properly seated in the groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it jo Correct position Incorrect position tt Rubber seal 25 TT eer Battery pack Battery pack 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front top and side panels MES Microphone A Function display pgs 6 7 7 A2 POWER SWITCH PWR Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
32. opens p 10 Blinks while monitoring 13 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 15 Appears when a TAG channel is selected CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR 8 Appears when the call channel is selected LOCK INDICATOR 12 Appears while the lock function is activated BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power Indication gt gt 3 Charging required Battery level Middle No battery blinks when the battery is over charged gt blinks when the battery is exhausted SCAN INDICATOR p 15 Blinks while scanning DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 16 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch O DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected SUB CHANNEL READOUT Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan dualwatch or tri watch p 16 Indicates the set mode item while in set mode p 17 Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting p 12 Indicates the volume level while volume setting 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the squelch level VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the volume level Blinks when the volume mute is activated 11 VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR 11 Blinks while adjusting the volume level SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR 12 Blinks while adjusting the squelch level CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the sele
33. rity ON scans Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all TAG chan nels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16 SCAN Push o DL T v Priority scan default p scan xh p Normal 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 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 is being received p sca SCAN i if Scan resume timer OFF default nm Scan resume timer ON Lt m Li Auto scan function AS Not available with Holland version The auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 sec p scan A SCAN P Push oT v I Auto scan ON Auto scan OFF default 1 4 D ay 9 Dual Tri watch function dt Not available with Holland version This item selects dual or tri watch as desired See p 16 for details A TRI DUAL r dr Push r dr E e w Dualwatch function Tri watch function default Monitor key action Sq The monitor key opens the squelch temporarily This key ac tion contains PUSH Pu or HOLD Ho settings as
34. th extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves in side a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such environ ments the safety protection circuit in the battery will activate causing the battery to stop charging WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat tery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the bat tery is not completely charged by the specified time stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture WARNING NEVER insert the battery and transceiver bat tery 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 speci fied temperature range 0 C to 40 C Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range Ad ditionally battery performance or battery life may be reduced Bi Supplied battery charger Charging connections ZZ Do not charge batteries other than the BP 252 D Attach the BC 173 to a flat surface such as a desk if desired Connect the AC adapter as shown below Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights orange Th
35. tor starts blinking There are 31 volume levels and OFF When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to nor mal condition 2 Push VOL again to return to normal condition TN Indicates the o volume level VOL m AEN Blinks during volume level adjustment B Volume mute function The volume mute function can be activated temporarily with MUTE VOL D Push and hold MUTE VOL for 1 sec to activate the vol ume mute function The audio is muted The volume level indicator starts blinking 2 Push VOL again or turn power OFF to turn the volume mute function OFF 11 4 BASIC OPERATION E Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC M33 s squelch level use the AT V keys as described below In order to receive signals properly as well as for the scan to function effectively the squelch must be ad justed to the proper level D Push SQL then adjust the squelch level with AT V e SQL indicator starts blinking There are 11 squelch levels to choose from OP is completely open 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch If no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to normal operation Push SQL again to return to normal condition Wm 7 4 D 3 Indicates the af i f i squelch level Blinks during squelch level adjustment B Lock function This function electronic
36. ttachment Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker microphone Then insert the speaker mic connector onto the SP MIC connector and carefully screw it tight as shown in the dia gram below Be careful not to cross thread the connection Z IMPORTANT KEEP the transceiver s SP MIC connector 2 cap attached when the speaker microphone is not use 2 If the cover is not attached water will get into the trans 1 ceiver Moreover the terminals pins will become rusty 2 the transceiver will function abnormally if the connector has ZZ become 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 then detach it 8 Attaching Attach the SP MIC cap then rotate it clockwise completely 1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack 23 not turn ON The battery pack is not attached correctly Attach the battery pack correctly p 3 No sound from speaker Squelch level is too high Set squelch to the threshold point p 12 Volume level is too low e Push after pushing VOL to seta 11 suitable level Speaker has been exposed to water Drain water from the speaker 13 Transmitting is impossi Som
37. y impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres sure 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 BATTERY CHARGING 8 PEE 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 tempera tures may also degrade battery performance or shorten bat tery life A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow sea water or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet bat tery 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 terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack This may cause heat generation 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 equip ment or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes blin
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