IC-M2A Instruction manual
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1. Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears E Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has a priority scan and a normal scan In addition weather alert functions are available for standby convenience p 13 PRIORITY SCAN Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON 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 disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears SCAN OPERATION DE Set the tag channels channels to be scanned before scan ning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scan ning such as those used for digital communications Y NOTE Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode p 14 NORMAL SCAN Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON 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 11 12 DN SCAN OPERATION ll Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels Chan nels set as non tag channels wi2. Auto scan function AS While in standby this function automatically starts the desired scan normal or priority scan 30 sec after operation e Scan indicator blinks while scanning SCAN xd D jw Nx n L l Auto scan OFF default Monitor action selection Sq The monitor function cuts off the squelch function temporarily This selection contains PUSH or HOLD settings as shown below e PUSH Pu After pushing the SQLeMONI for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off until SQL MONI is released default e HOLD Ho After pushing the SQLeMONI for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off continuously until another key is pushed n Pils Monitor switch PUSH default DN Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing any key except for PTT The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity ru Automatic backlighting ON default L LCD contrast selection LC The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels 1 low contrast 4 high contrast 3 default s a o LCD contrast default wr t SET MODE 6 Auto power save function per The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals LIFT ps Auto power save ON def
3. 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at CAUTION tached as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna sup plied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC RF expo sure compliance requirements to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator lights red You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories antennas batteries belt clips etc Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2 5 cm 1 inch away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clips which are listed on page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt etc to ensure FCC RF ex posure compliance requirements are not exceeded To provide the recipi ents of your transmission the best sound quality hold the antenna at least
4. AND PACK BP 223 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 6 x AA R6 alkaline cells The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions BP 224 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 750 mAh Ni Cd battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions CHARGERS BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 103 CHARGER ADAPTER BC 145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is supplied with the charger Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours e BC 121N uurri CHARGER AD 103 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 124 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 103 s are re quired simultaneously An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours BC 150 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 147A E or BM 95V Ac ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver Charging time approx 8 hours o BELT CLIPS MB 68 BELT CLIP MB 74 BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator type belt clip MB 87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type The same as supplied with the transceiver 25 Count on us A 6113H 1EX 0D Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2001 2002 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
5. SNSNNNNWN BATTERY CHARGING E Optional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 103 Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 103 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be packs The following are additionally required charged simultaneously The following are additionally re AD 103 quired An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending e Six AD 103 on version e An AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable OPC 656 BP 224 AC adapter AD 103 charger purchased adapters are installed separately in each slot OPC 515L or CP 17L AD 103 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N AC adapter Not supplied with some versions Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A 19 a 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories o Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna con D Flexible antenna nector 2 Swivel belt clip A CAUTION Transmitting 3 Handstrap Y without an antenna may 4 Battery case BP 223 Y damage the transceiver 5 Ni Cd battery pack BP 224 AC adapter BC 147A E or BM 95V 2 Battery charger BC 150 Screws for the BC 150 M3 5 x 20 Not supplied with some versions Depending on version o Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of
6. dispose of this battery into the Ee waste stream Call 1 800 822 8837 for bat tery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer 17 18 BATTERY CHARGING Charging connections D Attach the BC 150 to a flat surface such as desk or cabin etc if desired 2 Connect the AC adapter BC 147A E or BM 95V as shown below 3 Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights green 4 Charge the battery pack approx 8 hours depending on the re maining power condition CAUTION DO NOT charge BP 224 more than 12 hours Otherwise BP 224 will be damaged BP 224 must be charged for 8 12 hours only Charge indicator Lights green when BP 224 with without IC M2A is inserted EE A eS 77 p Je LC Supplied screws Ver N AC adapter e BC 147A E ii J M B installing batteries in the battery case Not supplied with some versions When using a battery case attached to the transceiver install 6 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries as illustrated below D Remove the battery case from the transceiver 2 Install 6 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries Be sure to observe the correct polarity ZZ CAUTION When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week
7. fot o cie P oe ettet 10 E OBC FAL ONN ER 10 5 SCAN OPERATION 2 cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 12 AN Scan Des sinus tincidunt 11 ll Setting tag channels sssesssesesssssse 12 l Starting a SOS sterio ag te DE ra ev Societ 12 6 SET MODE on iio rero eh eege beet cere bes 13 16 E SET mode programming s ssssssse 13 W SET mode iens ous ote bdo Aaa eius 13 7 BATTERY CHARGING eese 17 19 E Battery charging ciere noe anaencciomeocisece occu ccucec 17 li Battery Cautions seeesse esses ssssssess 17 Bi Installing batteries in the battery case 18 E Optional battery chargers seeeeesesssee 19 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 20 22 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 uie ce uera rani AE eere nns 23 10 CHANNEL EIS WEE 24 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 25 lI Specifications oo copas Ne te sees 25 Keo iola s esset ette xiu de ido hen v audes 25 9 Priorities Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others e You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law Privacy e Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in an
8. stop the scan push SCNeTAG SCAN disappears Pushing PTT 16 9 CH WX or DWeTRI also stops the scan Scan pauses when receiving a Ge and audio is emitted N Push Ga S kg DU zm BULUM DO roy i eS Lb Fri PS es Go A Push 5 VIS TAG a if F SCN 08989082808 vri to stop the scan E SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the conditions of 12 transceiver functions beep tone weather alert scan type scan resume timer auto scan monitor switch automatic backlighting LCD contrast auto power save self check battery voltage and S RF meter functions D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing SQLeMONI turn power ON and continue pushing SQL MONI until bP appears 3 Release SQL MONI 4 Push A V to select the desired condition of the item 5 Push SQL MONI to select the desired item if necessary 8 To exit SET mode turn the power OFF then ON again or push 16 9 SET MODE CONSTRUCTION Battery S RF Weather Scan voltage meter Seen tong alert type d Starting item Y Self Er Scanresume E LI check m timer Push IZ q F mp Ll q CU M DC r 5 L L Liu 5 H n a4 Auto LCD Automatic Monitor Auto power save contrast backlighting switch scan SETMODE OR B SET mode items Beep tone bP You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sou
9. with Icom s su perior technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL me in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M2A EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock WARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock FEATURES ts Waterproof construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M2A meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP 223 or BP 224 t Dual watch and tri watch functions Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis tress channel Ch 16 while receiving a channel of your choice dual watch or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving a channel of your choice tri watch t Large easy to read LCD With dimensions of 24 H x 35 W mm the IC M2A 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 Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation CAUTIONS Z WARNING NEVER con
10. 5 cm 2 inches from your mouth and slightly off to one side The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility During transmissions your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems To avoid such interference turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals aircraft and blasting sites INCASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 WATER after exposure to salt water O USING CHANNEL 16 Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel Your call sign or other indication of the ves sel LOCATED AT your position he nature of the distress and assistance re quired Any other information which might facilitate the rescue FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M2A VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built
11. FCC regulations these simplex channels can not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters 2 CHANNEL WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH CH WXeU I C Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed pgs 6 7 e Selects one of 3 regular channels in se quence when pushed for 1 sec p 6 International U S A and Canadian channels are available CHANNEL UP DOWN SWITCHES A V e Select an operating channel e Selects the SET mode condition of the item p 13 e Set the squelch level in the squelch set mode p 7 CHANNEL 16 SWITCH 16 9 e Selects Channel 16 when pushed p e Selects the call channel when SE for 1 sec Enters call Channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec p 9 SCAN TAG SWITCH SCN TAG p 12 Starts and stops normal or priority scan e Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel when pushed for 1 sec Te eil d Gor oha GET f I S DN u PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front top and side panels f e e o TRANSMIT POWER LOCK SWITCH H LeLOCK e Selects high middle or low power when pushed p 8 Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 7 Q DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SWITCH DWeTRI p 10 e Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily Starts tri watch when pushed for 1 sec e Stops dualwatch tri watch when eith
12. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC MA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub ject to the follow two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Icom Inc SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only meaning it must be used only dur ing the course of employment by individuals aware of the haz ards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio is WARNING NOT intended for use by the General Population in an un controlled environment This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only In addition your Icom radio complies with the follow ing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro magnetic Fields American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec tromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz American National Standards Institute C95 3
13. SA INT CAN Transmit Receive m 156280 66 155925 160525 20 zo zv 157 000 164 600 al srars wszzrs Fam Iesele Las e6 ss 7325 101 625 Par ar isroso wreso ss es ss meaz tsssos al Iesse ul ara 167 050 157 050 ee 69 69 156 475 156 475 Je _ 157 100 164 700 para __ 197 075 167 975 ss es 157 150 161 760 zl Iesse eil tsrisossr tso zie Roy 161 560 2 2 2 2 6 6 Channel number USA Receive ara 156050 156 050 OA t5e350 156 150 o4 156 200 160 800 oaa 156 200 156 200 os t56zso 160 850 OSA 05A 156 250 156 250 06 06 os 156 300 156 300 For 756 850 160 950 O7A 07A 156 350 156 350 08 08 08 156 400 156 400 09 09 o9 1560 156 450 10 n 2 14 16 18 _ 156 900 161 509 gt N N Ena n mj Qe o oja ojo N ol N 161 775 N O N 0 i 1 3 157 157 he Fas zs ze wrsoo wieco 7e sesesperses 895 Rx only 7 157 8 0 4 156 N N N Teo so 156 005 160 625 zoa on sers 156 075 Lal Iesecibeel ao 157 005 101 625 ps Iesel er srors wrers e 156 175 160 775 ee 57 125 101 725 pe ea 156 205 160 805 Tea es 157 175 161775 Low power only NOTE Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters N co N Frequency MHz Transmit RX only RX only RX only RX only R
14. T mode p 15 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of in activity 10 4 E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an other channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION uU iL Call channel ii p na Lt UO Oe Oe ei 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 disappears To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT DUALWATCH TRI WATCH E Operation D Select the desired operating channel 2 Push DWeTRI momentarily to start dualwatch push DWeTRI for 1 sec to start tri watch DUAL flashes during dualwatch TRI flashes during tri watch Beep tones sound when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel 3 To cancel dualwatch tri watch push DWeTRI again Example Operating tri watch on INT Channel 07 Tri watch starts Push for 1 sec TRI Signal is received on call channel Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority
15. X only RX only RX only RX only OJO CH o o gt 24 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 E Specifications GENERAL Frequency coverage Transmit 156 025 157 425 MHz Receive 156 050 163 275 MHz Mode FM 16KOG3E Channel spacing 25 kHz Current drain at 7 5 V DC TX High 5 W 1 5 A typical Max audio 200 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical Frequency stability Useable temperature range 10 ppm 20 C to 60 C 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions 61 W x 185 H x 41 D mm Projections not included 21932 W x 5546 H x 15 D inch Weight approx with BP 224 360g 12 7 oz TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC Modulation system Max frequency deviation Audio harmonics distortion Spurious emissions 5 W Hi 3 W Mid and 1 W Low Variable reactance frequency modulation 5 kHz Less than 10 at 60 mod Less than 65 dBc RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0 25 uV typical Squelch sensitivity Less than 0 35 uV at threshold Intermodulation rejection ratio 70 dB typical Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB typical Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB typical Ham and noise ratio More than 40 dB Audio output power 0 35 W typical at 1096 distortion with an 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation E Options BATTERY CASE
16. a suitable level p 8 e Speaker has been exposed to water Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossi Some channels are for low power or re Change channels pgs 2 4 ble or high power can ceive only not be selected The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 17 The output power is set to low Push H L to select high power p 2 The display channel Lock function is activated e Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to cancel the p 2 cannot be changed function Scan does not start e TAG channels are not programmed e Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 12 No beeps sound Beep tones are turned OFF e Set the beep tones to AUTO or 1 10 in SET p 13 mode Self check error e Transceiver s inside temperature is below Leave the transceiver at room temperature Temperature error 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 120 F for a while Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal Self check error e The connected battery pack s voltage is Verify the battery voltage is correct Battery voltage error more than 11 V Self check error Water has entered the transceiver Have the transceiver checked at your local Water intrusion error distributor or dealer to see whether the trans ceiver works properly or not 23 a 10 CHANNEL LIST usa INT CAN Tansmi Receive USA INT CAN Tansmi Receive U
17. ator Sr OFF ON default setting E Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the Ni Cd bat teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn it OFF while charging e Recommended temperature range for charging 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Use the supplied AC adapter BC 147A E or BM 95V only NEVER use other adapters NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in Z 7 stalling alkaline batteries Such a connection will damage ZZ the transceiver SS BATTERY CHARGING E Battery cautions NEVER incinerate used Ni Cd batteries Internal battery gas may cause an explosion NEVER immerse batteries in water If the battery case be comes wet be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver NEVER short terminals of the battery case Also current may flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat tery cases in handbags etc If your Ni Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight Then fully charge the Ni Cd batteries again If the batteries still do not retain a charge or very little new batteries must be purchased Recycling information U S A only The product that you have purchased contains a M rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At laws it may be illegal to
18. ault Self check function SC The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it self and informs you in case a problem is found The follow ing items are checked after the power is turned ON then it switches to operation mode e Temperature Outside of 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Connected battery voltage Water intrusion When error messages as shown below are displayed see trouble shooting for advice p 23 Self check OFF default Error messages 15 6 SETMODE Battery voltage indicator bt This function contains display or non display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec after power is turned ON ry or Battery voltage OFF default S meter RF meter indicator Gr This function contains display or non display setting of the S meter RF meter Kiwi S meter RF meter OFF default MW 16 SET MODE LIST Beep tone bP OFF Auto 1 10 Weather alert function AL OFF ON Scan type selection Pr OFF ON Scan resume timer St OFF ON Auto scan function AS OFF ON Monitor switch selection Sq Push Hold Automatic backlighting bL ON OFF LCD contrast selection LC 3 1 4 Auto power save function PS ON OFF Self check function wel Ou OFF ON Battery voltage indicator bt OFF ON S meter RF meter indic
19. call channel for the selected channel group CALL CALL and call channel number TIET appear U D Each channel group can have its LI own call channel when programmed eg U S A International and Canadian channels There are 57 U S A 57 International and 61 Canadian chan nels These channel groups may be specified for the operat ing area D Push CH WX to select a regular channel If a weather channel appears push CH WX again 2 Push A W switches to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels 3 To change the channel group push CH WXeU I C for 1 sec U S A International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence dl aap Push for 1 sec U S A channels ol 1S z S eJ ina Li ie ori Y U I C Li rani nio International channels Canadian channels Weather channels There are 10 weather channels These are used for monitor ing weather channels from the NOAA National Oceano graphic and Atmospheric Administration broadcasts The IC M2A can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while scanning See the SET mode items on p 13 D Push CH WX to select a weather channel group 2 Push AJ W to select a weather channel 3 Push CH WX to return to the condition before selecting weather channel group U C Push T j aap B Lock function This function electronica
20. ed as an S RF meter when the S RF meter indicator setting is ON p 16 p SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR p 7 Appears while adjusting the squelch level d CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number e n SET mode indicates the selected condition PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 P CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 6 UP appears when U S A 1 appears when International C appears when the Canadian channel group is se lected TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR e LOW appears when low power is selected p 8 e LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode be cause of a high temperature error or low voltage MID appears when middle power is selected p 8 No indicator appears when high power is selected 3 B Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress channel It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch or tri watch While standing by you are required to monitor Channel 16 Push od IL BASIC OPERATION C ranis o Channel 9 Call channel Channel 9 is the leisure use call channel Each regular channel group has a separate call channel The call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 9 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall e Push 16 9 for 1 sec to select the
21. el According to Monitor action selection in SET mode p 14 3 Push A W to select the desired channel When receiving a signal BUSY appears and audio is emitted from the speaker The S RF meter appears while S RF meter turned ON in SET mode Further adjustment of OFF VOL may be necessary at this point 4 Push H L to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected no indicator appears 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 TX appears The S RF meter appears while S RF meter is turned ON in SET mode Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission for GMDSS use 6 Release PTT to receive IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level WM QQ NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF The power save function activates automatically when no sig nal is received for 5 sec MQ r For U S A version To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the IC M2A has a time out timer func tion This ti
22. enna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver For U S A only CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION esses i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2 iedtons centes tee deat ii RECOMMENDATION siiscicirccreicn te oar SEES SNP E e A Oed ii FOREWORD seit tnb ud bud pbi iii NIIP ORRIN uec iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS eege eas tes iii a iii E ENK e LEE iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ee SEN V 1 OPERATING RULES tne onu anna ren Et rn Ren Ee 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION eere 2 5 Bi Front top and side panels 2 E Function display 2 o ep tp a ets 4 3 BASIC OPERATION creen 6 9 E Channel selection eeseeseeseeessssse 6 MB LOCK TUN CH e ose oret eem e tor res ua tne iae 7 Bi Adjusting the squelch level sssssssss 7 ll Receiving and transmitting sssessssssss 8 il Call channel programming esses 9 E Automatic backlighting 9 4 DUALWATCHITRI WATCH eene 10 Ia KR le len et
23. er is acti vated SQUELCH SWITCH SQL MONI p 7 Push this switch then set the squelch level with A WV Manually opens the squelch for channel mon itoring when pushed for 1 sec Q ANTENNA p 20 Connects the supplied antenna VOLUME CONTROL OFF VOL Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive BATTERY CASE RELEASE SCREW To remove the battery case Turn the screw counterclockwise then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below To attach the battery case Insert the battery case in the IC M2A completely then turn the screw clockwise NOTE When removing or attaching the battery case use a coin or flat head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw Screw position when removing battery Screw position when attaching battery PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 CAUTION When attaching or releasing a battery pack make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack case correctly If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be damaged when attaching the battery pack case If the seal is damaged waterproofing is not guaranteed RA QAA AR E NOTE GZ When attaching a battery pack case make sure dust etc E does not adhere to the rubber seal If dust etc is on the seal h when attaching a battery pack case the water resistant may j be reduced i Make sure b
24. ll be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group USA INT CAN independently D Select the desired channel group USA INT CAN by pushing CH WXeU I C for 1 sec if desired 2 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push SCNeTAG for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag channel TAG appears in the function display 4 To cancel the tag channel setting push SCNeTAG for 1 sec TAG disappears Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing SCNeTAG turn the power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group Example Starting a normal scan Scan elas B Starting a scan Set scan type weather alert function and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode pgs 13 14 D Select the desired channel group USA INT CAN by pushing CH WXeU I C for 1 sec if desired When the weather alert function is in use select the desired weather channel with CH WX and the A 2 Push SCNeTAG to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display 16 appears during priority scan When a signal is detected scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to SET mode setting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan Push AT W to check tag channels to change the scanning di rection or resume the scan manually 3 To
25. lly locks all keys except PTT SQLeMONI and H L LOCK to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and Only PTT H LeLOCK and SQL MONI are functional o Appears while the UI s R li P lock function is used lt h IL LLLE BASIC OPERATION 3 E Adjusting the squelch level The IC M2A has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it In order to receive signals properly as well as for scan to function the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level LL Appears durling W pM level adjustment Each dot indicates the squelch level Level 10 Max squelch level D Push SQL MONI then adjust the squelch level with A W SQL indicator and squelch level indicator appear There are 11 squelch levels to choose from 0 is completely open 10 is the maximum squelch level When no keys are pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to normal condition 2 Push SQL MONI again to return to normal condition 3 BASIC OPERATION E Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver D Rotate OFF VOL clockwise to turn power ON Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary Refer to the previous page for details 2 Push SQL MONI for 1 sec and rotate volume to set audio output lev
26. mer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min of continuous transmission BQ CD Power ON 2 Set volume 5 Push to transmit 5 6 Release to receive 2 Set squelch level 2 Set squelch level Set output power 3 Set channel E Call channel programming The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de fault however you can program your most often used chan nels in each channel group for quick recall D Push CH WXeU I C for 1 sec to select the desired channel group USA INT CAN to be programmed 2 Push 16 9 for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group CALL and call channel number appear 3 Push 16 9 again for 3 sec until long beep changes to 2 short beeps to enter call chan nel programming condition Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flash t t Deg BASIC OPERATION 3 4 Push AT W to select the de M UR Out sired channel Se tt eg D H h i ius be Det 5 Push 16 9 to program the dis played channel as the call chan d esM nel 5 D A The call channel number and chan A f nel group stop flashing EE e ll Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting can be deactivated in SE
27. nd at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON AUTO At Beep tone is linked with volume tone 1 10 Beep tone scale is set from 1 10 scale Max is 10 UL n Beep tone AUTO default y ams ke D D D Weather alert function AL NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the transceiver detects the alert the ALT indicator blinks and sounds a beep tone until the trans ceiver is operated The previously selected used weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scan ning ALT appears when the function is set ON ap wx WXALT D I Oo L Weather alert function OFF default Weather alert function ON 13 14 6 SETMODE Priority scan function pr The transceiver has 2 scan types Normal scan and priority scan Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 SCAN D E n Normal scan default Scan resume timer or The scan resume timer can be selected 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 re sumes even if the signal is still being received Scan timer OFF default
28. nect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock ANWARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches away from the lips and the transceiver is verti cal NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 223 or BP 224 Such a connection will ruin the transceiver AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 140 F KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 0 9 meter 3 0 ft away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass Icom Icom Inc and com are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries BE CAREFUL The transceiver s right side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods BE CAREFUL The IC M2A employs waterproof con struction which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification grade 7 1 m 3 ft depth for 30 min However once the trans ceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaran teed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc MAKE SURE the flexible ant
29. oth the rubber seal purple is set to the groove correctly and dust etc does not adhere to it Ba Correct position Incorrect position th Rubber seal cM I Groove 1 Battery pack case Battery pack case 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 8 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR p 8 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 12 Appears when a tag channel is selected SCAN INDICATOR p 12 Blinks while scanning CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 6 Appears when the call channel is selected Q LOCK INDICATOR p 7 Appears while the lock function is activated WEATHER CHANNEL WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS e WX appears when the weather channel group is se lected p 7 ALT appears while the weather alert function is acti vated blinks when on alert tone is received Q DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 10 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch SUB CHANNEL READOUT Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri watch p 10 e Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power uw wb M 3 C9 Charging No D SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR p 7 Shows squelch level when set This indicator can be also us
30. the transceiver as illustrated at right Facili tates carrying 20 Swivel belt clip To attach D Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the 3 Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip transceiver 2 Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt E S r4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 8 Once the transceiver is locked in place it will swivel 360 de grees 21 22 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS To remove D Turn the transceiver upside down and then lift to release the transceiver from the belt clip A CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN ATTACH ING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip s stopper is scratched or damaged the swivel belt clip may not work properly 3 Push the top of the stopper towards the transceiver and out at the same time then push it downwards and free of the plastic loop TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF No power comes ON The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 17 Bad connection to the battery pack e Check the connection to the transceiver p 3 No sound comes from Squelch level is too deep e Set squelch to the threshold point p 7 the speaker Volume level is too low e Set OFF VOL to
31. y way Indecent or profane language is prohibited 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 OPERATING RULES 1 2 OPERATOR S LICENSE A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory However even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations NOTE Even though the IC M2A is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 according to
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