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1. 14 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH 15 Bi Description iones dede De 15 Bl Operation a ate eet d 15 7 SET MODE 16 20 E SET mode programming 16 SET mode items 17 8 BATTERY CHARGING 21 24 W Battery charging 21 Battery Cautions 21 Optional battery case 22 E Optional battery Chargers 23 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 25 26 MB 87 contents 25 Bi To attachi utes HO HE 25 B To detach acoge ie es 26 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 11 CHANNEL LIST 28 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 29 19 DOGC iain etes 30 Emm 9 Priorities Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fraudul
2. ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS nioen Lu na a p a asa ii FEATURES n hd oue ptt Gert ii nbn UE iii TABLE OF CONTENTS essen iv 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 B Supplied accessories 2 B Attachments ione or etes 2 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 6 W Front top and side 4 W Function display 5 4 BASIC OPERATION 7 12 B Channel selection 7 E Adjusting the volume level 9 E Adjusting the squelch level 9 E Receiving and transmitting 10 B Call channel programming 11 Bl Lock TUNCUON 22 12 W Automatic backlighting 12 W Monitor function 12 5 SCAN OPERATION 13 14 Bi Scan types eee 13 B Setting tag channels 14 Starting a scan
3. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS E Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied Qty Flexible antenna 1 Handstrap i baa eh bene 1 Belt clip MB 68 1 Ni Cd battery pack 224 1 e Battery charger BC 150 1 Screws for the BC 150 M3 5 x20 2 e AC adapter 147 1 Top panel Top sheet double sided tape 1 set Not supplied with some versions 2 Use the top panel with top sheet as a spare Ask your dealer for details E Attachments 9 Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector ZZ CAUTION NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver Transmitting without an an tenna may damage the trans ceiver RM QA Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right Facilitates carrying 9 Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below To attach the belt clip lt a WS 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Battery pack To remove the battery pack Turn the screw counterclockwise 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 M31 completely then turn th
4. l I for 1 sec wu 5 SCAN OPERATION ll Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan In addition an auto scan function is available for standby convenience Set the tag channels scanned channel before scanning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as digital communications ZZ Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode p 17 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence 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 signal disappears NORMAL SCAN 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 ll Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels Non tag channels will be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group INT USA ATIS independently Depending on version D Select the desired channel group INT USA ATIS by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push bot
5. 156 625 84A 156 625 157 225 157 225 156 500 156 500 157 000 157 000 156 675 156 675 157 275 161 875 156 550 tLow power only 156 550 157 050 157 050 63A Available for UK version only 156 175 156 175 156 725 156 725 85A 157 275 157 275 157 425 Specifications GENERAL Frequency coverage Mode Channel spacing Power supply requirement Current drain at 7 5 V DC Frequency stability Useable temperature range Dimensions projections not included Weight approx with BP 224 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC Modulation system Max frequency deviation Adjacent channel power Spurious emissions RECEIVER Receive system Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD Squelch sensitivity at threshold 68 dB Intermodulation rejection ratio Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB 0 2 W at 10 distortion with Adjacent channel selectivity Audio output power Transmit 156 000 161 450 MHz Receive 156 000 163 425 MHz FM 16KOG3E 25 kHz BP 223 BP 224 only TX at5 W 1 5 A typical TX at 1 W 0 7 A typical Max audio 200 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical 1 5 kHz 15 C to 55 C 15 C to 55 61 W x 135 H x 41 D mm 3609 5 W Hi 1 W Low or 1 W 0 5 W Low German ver Variable reactance frequency modulation
6. L Auto scan OFF default Lun n 1 ef v c o 0 gt Dual Tri watch function dt This item selects dual or tri watch as desired See p 15 for qetails fe d r Lu Dualwatch function default Tri watch function SETMODE 7 Monitor switch action Sq The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem porarily This switch action contains PUSH Pu or HOLD Ho settings as shown below e Pu PUSH After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while continuously pushing and holding SQL MONI default Ho HOLD After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even SQL MONI is released To close the squelch push any key Hn Hold setting rig Push setting default zt em O em O P lt Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key except for PTT is pushed The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity ak L ri Auto backlighting OFF nn Auto backlighting ON default 7 SETMODE LCD contrast selection LC The contrast of the LCD can be turned ON high contrast and
7. I I f 7 N s Tri watch resumes after the signal T disappears SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiver functions beep tone function priority scan function scan re sume timer auto scan function dual tri watch function moni tor switch action automatic backlighting LCD contrast selec tion power save function self check function and battery voltage indicator SET MODE SET mode operation Turn power OFF While pushing SQL MONI turn power ON to enter SET mode bp appears Push SQL MONI or SQL MONI and A to select the de sired item if necessary Push AT W to select the desired condition of the item 8 To exit SET mode push 16 C Beep tone Priority scan T Starting item Battery voltage Self check gt Push Push set J A ra Power save SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle Scan resume timer Auto scan Dual Tri watch Monitor switch Aum xin mE on LES erty 1 b lt _ LCD contrast Auto backlight v m c r 1 ew rm 16 7 SETMODE B SET mode items Beep tone function bP You can select silent operation by turning th
8. choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone 3 appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission 6 Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec NN Power ON 5 Push to transmit 6 Release to receive 4 Set output Microphone power 2 Set volume 2 Set the squelch level Set channel Q Set the squelch level 4 BASIC OPERATION E Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select the default channel however you can program your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall D Push DIAL for 1 sec several times to select the desired chan nel group INT USA ATIS to be programmed Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel CALL and call channel number ap pear 3 Push 16 again for sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to enter call channel pro grammin
9. ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 2 Connects the supplied antenna SCAN DUAL KEY SCNeDUAL Starts and stops normal or priority scan p 14 Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec p 15 Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation p 15 TRANSMIT POWER LOCK KEY H L LOCK Selects high or low power when pushed p 10 Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 12 VOLUME UP DOWN KEYS VOL Adjusts the volume level p 9 e After pushing SQL MONI push to adjust the squelch level p 9 SQUELCH KEY SQL MONI e Push this key then adjust the squelch level with p 9 Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held p 12 While pushing this key turn power ON to enter the set mode p 16 Continue to the next page E PANEL DESCRIPTION B Front top and side panels Continued CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS A V TAG Selects an operating channel pgs 7 8 Selects the SET mode condition of the item p 16 Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur ing scan p 14 Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel when pushed both keys for 1 sec p 14 While pushing this key turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group p 14 Q DIAL CHANNEL GROUP KEY DIAL Push to return to the channel selection before selecting the channel 16 or the
10. Push DIAL to select a regular channel Push A Y to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels 3 To change the channel group push DIAL for 1 sec e International U S A and ATIS channels can be selected in sequence TAG Dei lt a lt D gt eA i i f Gv Push International channels Push Put CON d piar for 1 sec sec m Wb TAG ub 1 11 L j VOL aa j Lf Volos U S A channels ATIS channels Available for the UK version only 2 Available for the German version only BASIC OPERATION 4 8 4 BASIC OPERATION E Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with Push to adjust the volume level VOL indicator starts blinking There are 32 volume levels to choose When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to nor mal condition H Indicates the Boo volume level Blinks during volume level adjustment E Adjusting the squelch level The IC M31 has a squelch level adjustment even though there is no control knob for it 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 SQL MONI then adjust the squelch level with SQL indicator starts blinking There are 11 squelch levels to choose from OP is completely
11. V power source in stead of the AC adapter CE versions of the IC M31 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal com ply with the essential requirements of the Eu ropean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC DOC 13 This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the cor rect programming of this radio to comply with na tional licensing requirement We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C 605600 D sseldorf 29th Aug 2003 Place and date of issue Type designation IC M31 Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Version where applicable Authorized representative name This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i EN 301 178 2 v1 1 1 2000 8 T Maebayashi General Manager ii EN 60945 1997 iii EN 60950 Augus
12. open 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch level When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to nor mal condition 4 Indicates the E LN squelch level Blinks during squelch level adjustment Push SQL MONI again to return to normal condition VY CONVENIENT The squelch level adjustment key can be selected from AT W and with following operation e While pushing both SQLeMONI and A turn the power ON to set AJ W to the squelch level adjustment key e While pushing both SQL MONI and turn the power ON to set to the squelch level adjustment key Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver Push and hold PWR to turn power ON Set the volume and squelch levels Push SQLeMONI and push to open the squelch Push SQLeMONI to stop SQL indicator blinking then push to set the volume level Push SQL MONI and push to set the squelch level Push A V to select the desired channel When receiving a signal 812 appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of the volume may be necessary at this point Push H L LOCK 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
13. xb kHz 70 dB Less than 0 25 uW Double conversion superheterodyne 2 EMF typical 0 dBu EMF typical 70 dB an 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Specifications are measured in accordance with EN 301 178 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Options BP 223 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 6 x AA R6 alkaline cells BP 224 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 750 mAh Ni Cd battery pack e 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 depending on versions Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours BC 121N MuLTI CHARGER AD 103 CHARGER ADAPTER pcs BC 124 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 103 s re quired simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased sepa rately Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours e BC 150 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 147E ac ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack Charging time approx 8 hours e MB 68 BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver MB 74N BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator type belt clip MB 87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type CP 17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE For BC 119N Allows to charge the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter Socket OPC 515L for BC 119N OPC 656 for BC 121N pc POWER CABLES Allows to charge the battery pack using 13 8
14. 7A 157 850 157 850 156 475 156 475 156 975 161 575 156 500 156 500 Frequency MHz 157 000 161 600 ersion only Frequency MHz 156 025 160 625 Frequency MHz Rxonly 156 525 Frequency MHz 157 025 Frequency MHz 161 625 Frequency MHz Transmit Receive Receive 156 600 22A Transmit 156 600 Receive 157 100 64A Transmit 157 100 Receive 156 225 Transmit 156 225 Transmit 156 875 Receive Transmit 156 875 157 325 Receive 161 925 156 650 156 650 23A 157 150 157 150 65A 156 275 156 275 78A 156 925 156 925 86A 157 325 157 325 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 66A 156 325 156 325 79A 156 975 156 975 157 375 161 975 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 375 156 375 80A 157 025 157 025 87 157 375 157 375 156 250 156 250 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 425 156 425 81 157 075 157 075 157 425 162 025 156 300 156 350 156 300 156 350 156 850 156 900 156 850 156 900 157 350 157 400 161 950 162 000 156 475 82 156 525 83 156 475 Rx only 157 125 157 175 157 125 88A 157 425 157 175 156 400 156 400 156 950 156 950 37A 157 850 157 850 156 575 156 575 157 225 161 825 156 450 156 450 157 000 161 600 61A 156 075 156 075
15. ATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected SUB CHANNEL READOUT Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan dualwatch or tri watch p 15 Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode p 16 Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting p 9 Indicates the volume level while volume setting p 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the squelch level VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the volume level VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR Blinks while adjusting the volume level SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR Blinks while adjusting the squelch level CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number In SET mode indicates the selected condition CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 8 1 appears when International UP appears when U S A U K version only ATIS appears when the channel group in which ATIS function is activated German version only LOW POWER INDICATOR p 10 OW appears when low power is selected LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode be cause of a high temperature error or low voltage 6 Em 4 N BASIC OPERATION B Channel selection ZZ IMPORTANT Prior to using the transceiver for the first 2 time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum 2 WS ZZ life and operation To avoid damage to the transceiver turn Z the power OFF while charging SS Channel 16 Channel 16 Distres
16. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC M31 Icom Inc IN CASE 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 saltwater and dry it before opera tion Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and con O USING CHANNEL 16 trollers 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 The 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 M31 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL rnis in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M31 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock WARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disreg
17. OFF low contrast A gt L Push or LCD contrast OFF m wr D LCD contrast ON default Power save function PS The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals ON The power save function is turned ON The power save func tion will activate when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 5 sec OFF The power save function is turned OFF 2 ri Push u l l LN Power save ON default gr Power save OFF 9 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 25 C to 65 C approx Connected battery voltage Water intrusion r a L Push cr yr o rr LI Lj Self check OFF default Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed see troubleshooting for advice p 27 OSP ee ee ot E E imer SETMODE 7 9 Battery voltage indicator bt SET MODE LIST The voltage of the connected battery pack can be turned ON displayed for 2 sec or OFF non displayed after power is Function Indication Switch turned ON Beep tone fu
18. arded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock FEATURES t Waterproof construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M31 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP 223 option or BP 224 t Dualwatch 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 16 H x 32 W mm the IC M31 s func tion display is easy to read and shows operating conditions 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 and channel buttons are located on the front panel for convenient one hand opera tion PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Z WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow
19. call channel with 16 C Selects one of 2 regular channel groups in sequence when pushed for 1 sec p 8 International U S A 1 or ATIS channels are available Available for the UK version only 2 Available for the German version only CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 C Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 7 Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec p 7 Enters call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed for 3 sec p 11 Exits set mode when pushed during set mode operation p 16 PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive Function display MR 0 073 EVE CALL mO o Q TRANSMIT INDICATOR 10 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens p 10 gr blinks while monitoring 12 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 14 Appears when a tag channel is selected O CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 7 Appears when the call channel is selected LOCK INDICATOR p 12 Appears while the lock function is activated Q BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power Indication Battery level Fai blinks when the battery over charged blinks when the battery is exhaustion SCAN INDICATOR p 14 Blinks while scanning DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 15 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch O DUPLEX INDIC
20. d audio is emitted M Ai Push DUAL SCN to stop the scan 14 6 E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION Call channel Iti m na C run nn 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 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Operation D Select the desired operating channel Push SCN DUAL for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch depending on SET mode setting DUAL blinks during dualwatch TRI blinks during tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel 3 To cancel dualwatch tri watch push SCN DUAL again Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 07 DUAL TAS Tri watch starts Push SCN j1 f for 1 sec I LN VOL m cat zl Signal is received qp 212 j 0 onthe call channel D twi Signal received on Channel 16 takes i riority
21. e screw clockwise S Z NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans Z ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get G ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the Z transceiver being damaged QV Screw position when removing battery Screw position when b battery NOTE When removing or attaching the battery pack use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot tom screw 99 CAUTION When attaching or removing a battery pack make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack cor rectly If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be dam aged when attaching the battery pack Z If the seal is damaged waterproofing is not guaranteed G NOTE Z When attaching a battery pack make sure dust or else does Z not adhere to the rubber seal If dust or else is on the seal when attaching a battery pack the water resistant may be LZ reduced i Make sure both the rubber seal purple is set to the groove correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it Correct position 8 1 Rubber seal pot lit Battery pack Battery pack Incorrect position Bi Front top and side panels Microphone Function display N p 5 IS TAG X 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER SWITCH PWR Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF
22. e beep tones OFF or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch When ON is selected a fixed beep Pi sounds and when US is selected the preset beeps e g do re mi sound Beep tone synchronises with the volume level The beeps sound during call channel programming even if this func tion is turned OFF Mio User beep cy e L nr Beep tone OFF im nd lt c LY Beep tone ON default e 9 Priority scan function Pr The transceiver has 2 scan types normal OFF and priority ON scans Normal scan searches all tag channels in the se lected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16 P HB Push oe gt Normal scan Np scan LI Priority scan default Scan resume timer St The scan resume timer can be set as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until a received signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses for 5 sec after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal has been received Scan resume timer ON Scan resume timer OFF default Auto scan function AS The auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 sec SCAN Auto scan ON scan
23. e installed AC adapter in each slot purchased separately DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A zm 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP m M B 87 contents Q Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the trans ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the Qty groove i eaa tectae 1 2 Base Clip 2 5 ini 1 B a U To attach Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as illus D Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the trated below transceiver as illustrated below OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 9 detach w Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the belt clip or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged 1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 21 not turn ON Bad connection to the battery pack Check the connection to the transceiver p 3 No sound from speaker S
24. ent 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 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 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
25. er 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 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 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 IC M31 employs waterproof con struction which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification Grade 7 1 m depth for 30 min However once the trans ceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaran teed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc MAKE SURE the flexible antenna top panel and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the an tenna top panel and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver Icom Icom Inc and 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 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY i RECOMMENDATION eene i FOREWORD s ii IMPORTANT u rrt erre
26. g condition Call channel number to be pro grammed flashes Push A W to select the desired channel rni SQL om VOL m aap 5 Push 16 C to program the dis played channel as the call chan nel The call channel number stop flash ing TAG CALL frui lt bur D i i SQL _ VOL m B Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT SQL MONI and H L LOCK to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF Appears while the lock function is used TAG wO nni LOCK we Push x Ef for 1 sec L pe Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode p 18 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of in activity BASIC OPERATION 4 B Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute See p 18 for details of the monitor switch action w Push SQL MONI for 1 sec to activate the monitor func tion E blinks and audio is emitted Blinks while the monitor function is used dr am TAG rni MONI Ho lt DUP 14 Push
27. h A and W for 1 sec to set the displayed chan nel as a tag channel e TAG appears in the function display To cancel the tag channel setting push both A and V for 1 sec TAG disappears V Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing and holding both A and Y turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group SCAN OPERATION 5 Starting a scan Set the priority scan function scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance using SET mode pgs 17 18 D Select the desired channel group INT USA ATIS by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired Available for the UK and German version only 2 Push SCNeDUAL to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display 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 scan resume timer setting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan Push AT W to check the scanning tag channels change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 3 To stop the scan push SCN DUAL SCAN disappears e Pushing PTT 16 C or DIAL also stops the scan Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts Push N DUAL Low f f CT SCN Receiving a signal an
28. ies 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 8 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers AD 103 installation D Install the AD 103 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC 119N 121N Desktop charger adapter Connect the plugs of the BC 119N 121N to the AD 103 desktop charger adapter with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws supplied with the charger adapter Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 103 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following are additionally required AD 103 charger adapter An AC adapter not supplied with BC 119N depending on version or the DC cable OPC 515L CP 17L IC M31 lt AD 103 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N AC adapter Not supplied with some versions OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket should be purchased separately BATTERY CHARGING 8 Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 103 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following are additionally re quired Six AD 103 charger adapters e An AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable OPC 656 AD 103 charger adapters ar
29. nction bP OFF ON US F oe Ke Push es 4 he n w Li Battery voltage Battery voltage indication OFF indication ON default Battery voltage indicator bt OFF ON Default setting 8 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Y CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn the Z power OFF while charging Recommended temperature range for charging 10 C to 40 C Use the specified chargers BC 150 BC 119N and BC 121N NEVER use another manufacture s charger Use the supplied AC adapter BC 147E for BC 150 NEVER use another manufacture s adapters S Z NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in 2 stalling alkaline batteries Such a connection will damage ZZ the transceiver SS Battery cautions CAUTION NEVER insert battery pack transceiver with the battery pack attached with wet or soiled into the charger This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it NEVER incinerate used battery pack Internal battery gas may cause an explosion NEVER immerse batteries in water If the battery pack be comes wet be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack Also cur rent may flow into
30. nearby metal objects such as a necklace etc Therefore be careful when carrying with or placing near metal objects carrying in handbags etc If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight Then fully charge the battery pack again If the batteries still do not retain a charge or very little new battery pack must be purchased 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 147E as shown below Not supplied with some version Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights green Charge the battery pack approx 8 hours depending on the remaining power condition ZZ DO NOT charge BP 224 more than 12 hours Other wise BP 224 will be damaged BP 224 must be Z charged for 8 12 hours only QQ BP 224 Charge indicator Lights green when BP 224 with without IC M31 is inserted AC adapter BC 147E Not supplied with V some version BATTERY CHARGING 8 Optional battery case 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 AUTION When installing batter
31. quelch level is too deep Set squelch to the threshold point p 9 Volume level is too low Push to set a suitable level p 9 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 7 ble or high power ceive only 8 28 not be selected The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 21 The battery over charged Verify the battery voltage is correct The output power is set to low e Push H L LOCK to select high power 10 The displayed channel Lock function is activated e Push H L LOCk for 1 sec to cancel the p 12 cannot be changed function Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 14 No beeps Beep tones are turned OFF e Set the beep tones to ON Fix Beep User p 17 Beep in SET mode Self check error Temperature The temperature is outside of 25 C to 65 C approx Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a while Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal Self check error Battery voltage The connected battery pack s voltage is more than 11 V Verify the battery voltage is correct Self check error Water intrusion Water has entered the transceiver Have the transceiver checked at your local distrib
32. s channel is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica tions Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du alwatch and tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 D Push 16 C to select Channel 16 Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16 or push AT W to select the operating chan nel TAG a gt t e 9 Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate call channel In addition the call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be re programmed p 11 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel in the se lected channel group CALL and the call channel number appear Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro gramming a call channel See the Call channel programming on p 11 for details Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting the call channel or push AT W to select the operating chan nel TAG CALL II i f WB vo u Channel 16 is the default setting depending on version Push for 1 sec 9 International U S A and ATIS channels There are 57 58 International 58 U S A and 57 ATIS channels These channel groups may be specified for the op erating area D
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34. utor or dealer to see whether the trans ceiver works properly or not International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz CHANNEL LIST 1 1 Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Transmit Receive 156 050 156 100 160 700 Transmit Receive 156 600 156 600 Transmit Receive 160 650 11 156 550 156 550 21 157 050 161 650 61 157 100 161 700 Transmit Receive 156 075 156 125 160 725 Frequency MHz CH E a CH Transmit Receive 160 675 71 156 575 156 575 157 075 161 675 156 625 Transmit 156 625 82 157 125 Receive 161 725 156 150 160 750 156 650 156 650 157 150 161 750 156 175 160 775 156 675 156 675 83 157 175 161 775 156 200 160 800 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 156 225 160 825 156 725 156 725 84 157 225 161 825 156 250 160 850 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 275 160 875 156 775 156 775 85 157 275 161 875 156 300 156 300 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 325 160 925 156 825 156 825 86 157 325 161 925 156 350 156 400 160 950 156 400 156 850 156 900 156 850 161 500 157 350 157 400 161 950 162 000 156 375 156 425 156 375 156 425 156 875 156 925 156 875 87 161 525 157 375 157 425 157 375 157 425 156 450 156 450 156 950 161 550 3

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