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IC-M72 Instruction Manual

1. Or Auto scan ON SETMODE a T TEMO o Monitor key action HILUN AL LUh The monitor key action cuts off the squelch function tem porarily This key action contains PUSH Pu or HOLD Ho settings as shown below e Pu PUSH After pushing u for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while continu ously pushing and holding up default e Ho HOLD After pushing ik for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even t is released To close the squelch push any key rm en 4 D en Voi Push rn Push setting default Hold setting Backlight function BHLHLIOHI 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 on ze gi v Backlight OFF Backlight ON default 7 SETMODE LCD contrast selection The contrast of the LCD can be selected from Hi i default and IB E NTRHXST iH Visi Lo A T Lalin I gr Push B rj Lv JS High contrast default Low contrast Auto power save function POWER SHWE The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals ON The power sav
2. or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery perfor mance or shorten battery life BATTERY CHARGING 8 PEE A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery by itself is not waterproof A DANGER NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause a rupture or explosion A DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack This may cause heat gen eration and the battery may rupture emit smoke or catch fire A DANGER Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not specified in this in struction manual e A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately 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 dis tributor WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery 8 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING NEVER put the
3. when speaking with the a headset E r vox E i r VOX a VOX gain 1 default gain 1 default VOX gain 6 VOX delay VUA DELAY Sets the VOX delay timer 0 5 to 3 0 sec in 0 5 sec steps S that the transceiver keeps on transmitting after you stops speaking mm Lal uan IL vox Push t vox VOX delay 1 0 Gel VOX delay 3 0 E Battery cautions Misuse of Lithium ion batteries may result in the follow ing hazards smoke fire or battery rupture Misuse can also cause other battery damage or degra dation of battery performance A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom transceiver Only Icom battery pack is tested and approved for use with Icom transceiver Using third party or counterfeit battery packs 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 severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High temperature buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car
4. a channel group if necessary rm rnc of the currently programmed comment D LEILI blinks Lc S While pushing and holding Iu t i m Push AT VW to select a character nr push CH WX U I C r d f e The 1st character of the currently pro u aE amm m grammed name or comment blinks SP EM SL IS IV I Push AJ V to select a character EI eg 3 Push H LeLOCK to move to the f right then push AT V to select a D l ie character LI L STETIT ID Pushing 16 9 moves to left 2 pe Cru DN Push H LeLOCK to move to the i i T 4 Continue until the desired characters nr right then push AY W to selecta ld ML Hs did ifn character E ES ENT i to return to norma c uu e Pushing 16 9 moves to left Beie operation ILM s IA I Continue until the desired characters Ct 7 G The programmed opening comment is briefly displayed or have been selected then push gf Z scrolled when the transceiver is powered ON CH WX U I C to return to normal FIT Y However the opening comment indication can be skipped operation LLLI 7 by pushing 16 9 s ll Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range The transceiver has a priority scan set ting and normal scan setting SCAN OPERATION In addition the Weather alert and Auto scan functions are also available for scanning These functions can be activated simultaneously depending on
5. 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 M72 is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters NEM 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS E Supplied accessories E Attachments The following accessories are supplied Qty o Flexible antenna DHandstiap xe eese eet Ne 1 Connect the supplied flexible an QhBattery charger 1 tenna to the antenna connector Ge Ce battery charger M3 5x30 A 7 CAUTION Transmitting without elt clip with screws Gan antenna may damage the DAC adapter teet UR Ert res Ro 1 7 transceiver Li lon battery pack ssee 1 G Flexible antenna ccccceeccceceeeeeceeeeeeeceeeaeeeeeens 1 Y NEVER HOLD by the antenna G when carrying the transceiver Pass the handstrap through the loop on the top corner of the trans ceiver as illustrated at left Facilitates carrying N SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AN
6. most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall D Push and hold 16 9 for 1 sec to select the call channel CALL and the call channel number appear Call channel can be re programmed See the Call channel programming on p 10 for details Push CH WXeU I C to return to the condition before se lecting Channel 9 call channel or push AT W to select the operating channel c na EI e 10 I T La for 1 sec LI oo 4 BASIC OPERATION U S A International and Canadian channels The IC M72 has 57 U S A 57 International and 61 Cana dian channels You must select the proper channels for the operating area Available with the USA versions only D Push CH WX U I C to select the regular channel If the weather channel appears push CH WXeU I C again Push ATV V to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels 9 To change the channel group push and hold CH WXeU I C for 1 sec Repeat until you reach the desired channel group 1 CDI CLET Push for 1 sec DIAL Push for 1 sec l DIAL j t bw 5 0 q 27 LW LIL TTT LI LLLI U S A channel ATIS NIT INIL ATIS channelt Weather channels The IC M72 has 10 weather channels They are used for monitoring NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Ad ministration broadcasts reception of weather channels possible in
7. select the desired channel group USA INT CAN to be pro grammed Push and hold 16 9 for 1 sec to se PF UOS lect the call channel w d f e CALL and call channel number appear cau Ge Gg Tii LILL LING Push and hold 16 9 again for 3 sec FOL Ier M until a long beep changes to 2 short D Llc beeps to enter call channel program uz UI ming condition eT rl Or Call channel number to be programmed LILL LING blinks Push AV V to select the desired S bk vc channel E e EH m CALL nnm D CO LII Push 16 9 to program the displayed A A uro channel as the call channel WI I The call channel number stops blinking w d LN CALITJTPT qmm PORT Sue B Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT up and H L LOCK to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON or OFF Appears while the lock function is in use B Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level See p 19 for details of the monitor switch action Push and hold ub for 1 sec to activate the monitor func tion e dl and GI appear and audio is emitted Y s Appears while the Push t9 MS IT monitor function is in use for 1 sec E Adjusting the squel
8. the settings on the SET mode pgs 18 19 Set the TAG channels scanned channel before scanning Clear those TAG channels which are not needed or inconve niently stop scanning such as digital communications ZZ Choose priority or normal scan on the SET mode p 18 PRIORITY SCAN Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON 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 D 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 14 ll Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels Untagged will be skipped during scanning TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group USA INT CAN indepen dently D Select the desired channel to set as a TAG channel Push and hold both A and W for 1 sec to set the dis played channel as a TAG channel TAG appears in the function display 3 To cancel the TAG channel setting push
9. with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure and what to do to assure that this radio operates within FCC RF exposure limits 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 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 Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel LOCATED AT your position State the nature of the distress and assis tance required Give any other information which might facil itate 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 inoperable 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 transceiver battery
10. 6 200 22A 22A 157 100 157 100 71 71 71 156 575 156 575 88 88 88 157 425 162 025 05 156 250 160 850 23 23 157 150 161 750 72 72 72 156 625 156 625 88A 157 425 157 425 05A 05A 156 250 156 250 23A 157 150 157 150 73 73 73 156 675 156 675 21b Rx only 161 650 06 06 06 156 300 156 300 24 24 24 157 200 161 800 74 74 74 156 725 156 725 25b Rx only 161 850 07 156 350 160 950 25 25 25 157 250 161 850 7T 77 77 156 875 156 875 28b Rx only 162 000 07A 07A 156 350 156 350 26 26 26 157 300 161 900 78 156 925 161 525 83b Rx only 161 775 08 08 08 156 400 156 400 27 27 27 157 350 161 950 78A 78A 156 925 156 925 09 09 09 156 450 156 450 28 28 28 157 400 162 000 79 156 975 161 575 EE Frequency MHz 10 10 10 156 500 156 500 60 60 156 025 160 625 79A 79A 156 975 156 975 Transmit Receive 11 11 11 156 550 156 550 61 156 075 160 675 80 157 025 161 625 1 RX only 162 550 12 12 12 156 600 156 600 61A 61A 156 075 156 075 80A 80A 157 025 157 025 2 RX only 162 400 13 13 13 156 650 156 650 62 156 125 160 725 81 157 075 161 675 3 RX only 162 475 14 14 14 156 700 156 700 62A 156 125 156 125 81A 81A 157 075 157 075 4 RX only 162 425 15 15 15 156 750 156 750 63 156 175 160 775 82 157 125 161 725 5 RX only 162 450 16 16 16 156 800 156 800 63A 156 175 156 175 82A 82
11. A 157 125 157 125 6 RX only 162 500 17 17 17 156 850 156 850 64 64 156 225 160 825 83 83 157 175 161 775 7 RX only 162 525 18 156 900 161 500 64A 64A 156 225 156 225 83A 83A 157 175 157 175 8 RX only 161 650 18A 18A 156 900 156 900 65 156 275 160 875 84 84 84 157 225 161 825 9 RX only 161 775 19 156 950 161 550 65A 65A 65A 156 275 156 275 84A 157 225 157 225 10 RX only 163 275 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 The programmed channels are differ according to versions 9 GENERAL Frequency coverage Mode Power supply requirement 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS TX 156 025 157 425 MHz RX 156 050 163 275 MHz 16KOG3E Specified Icom s battery pack only Current drain at 7 5 V DC approx TX High at 6 W TX Mid at 3 W TX Low at 1 W RX Max audio Useable temperature range Frequency error Antenna connector Dimensions Projections not included Weight with BP 245 9 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC Modulation system Max frequency deviation Adjacent channel power Spurious emissions 1 7A 1 3A 0 7A 400 mA internal speaker 200 mA external speaker 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 ppm SMA 50 Q nominal 52 5 W x 125 H x 30 D mm 2 Ae W x 4 9 22 H x 194e D inch Approx 280
12. CIF Ej AcEH r HI LI LFU emm Dy acre He i JI SLHN NI HL iv t Monitor key NAVIN ET TII SE rl H1 ALIUM AL ELI VOX DELAY voxcelay c p Display DOT il TI LIT 8 t het l gt Push It or while pushing and holding Dk push A backlight AILEY LL VEI BHIN VOX gain lt While pushing and holding lub push V ch EE e LCD I WITDECT Availability may differ according to versions trast LLUNIPITTI ER Not available with Dutch versions SONAS MW LJ Patina TTII Voice scrambler LEM I LLL K P Ln n Hi Tor t code Ze ge LII EV ai ES unction by Too OCCT Tro T UD eT NIT ee MITT I T CH EC CLC Hd ILL JI d bp d SE GENG H il WL i lt bd L HELK Scroll speed Channel name scroll type Sauelch sensitivity Battery voltage indication Self check functio 17 7 SETMODE E SET mode items Beep tone function EER Selects the key touch beep sound ON or US or turns sound OFF ON A fixed beep sounds default US The preset beeps e g do re mi sound OFF Silent operation Lait e prp pen Op SI Weather alert function Wh ALERT A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert fone bes fore any important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON any detected weather alert will make the IC M72 activate a blinking WXALT alert indicator on the function display and repeatedly sound a beep tone The blinking and beeping stops when the radio is picked up a
13. D ATTACHMENTS 2 9 Battery pack 9 Belt clip EE DAttach the battery pack into the transceiver as below Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below Ki pulizie Supplied screws o c a o z NEVER attach or detach the battery pack when wet Be careful when releasing the latch Because the latch is tightly locked don t use a finger nail to open it you may injure yourself Instead use something relatively flat like the edge of a coin or the tip of a screwdriver to carefully release the latch h f 3 NEM 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front top and side panels e m ISS e e Function display o p 5 a VB IB m t L t tr e Microphone _ e Wal o o D A D LLLLLLLLLL LL VLLLLLLLLL Wa A2 Q VOLUME CONTROL VOL Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive MONITOR KEY uy Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held p 10 Push this switch then adjust the squelch level with AJ W p 11 While pushing and holding this switch turn power ON to enter the SET mode p 17 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS AY V e Selects an operating channel pgs 7 9 Selects the SET mode condition of the item p 17 e Selects the SET mode item when push
14. ICATIONS nennt i 32 TA OPTIONS leitete Aaaa ESEE ATE 33 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 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 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
15. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC M 72 TOMI TERI ic SUBMERSIBLE PLUS D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Icom Inc SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2 5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational WARNING Use Only In addition your Icom radio complies with the fol lowing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such lev els 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 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave The following accessories are authorized for use with this product Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure Belt Clip MB 86 MB 103 Rechargeabl
16. U S A only D Push CH WXeU I C to select the weather channel group Push AT W to select a weather channel OG Push CH WXeU I C to return to the condition before se lecting the weather channel group U I C Push i VY CONVENIENT The IC M72 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while in another channel when the power save function is turned ON or during scanning See the SET mode items on p 18 for details E Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver D Rotate VOL clockwise to turn power ON Opening comment scrolls across the function display p 13 Push 16 9 to skip the opening comment indication Set the volume and squelch level Push uk and push V to open the squelch Rotate VOL to set the volume level Push tp and push AT V to set the squelch level Push AY V to select the desired channel When receiving a signal III indicator appears while audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of VOL may be necessary at this point Push H L LOCK to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected no indication when high power is selected Choose low or mid power to conserve battery power choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels
17. and hold both A and V for 1 sec e TAG disappears V Clearing All Tagged Channels in the Selected Channel Group While pushing and holding both A and V turn power ON to clear all TAG channels setting in the channel group SCAN OPERATION 5 E Starting a scan Set the weather alert function priority scan function scan re sume timer and auto scan function in advance using the SET mode pgs 18 19 D Make sure the desired channel group e g USA CAN INT is selected Move between channel groups by repeatedly pushing CH WXeU I C for 1 sec at a time When the weather alert function is in use select the desired weather channel with CH WXeU I C and AT V 2 Push SCAN DUAL to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display 16 appears on the comment indicator 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 e Push AT V to check the scanning TAG channels change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 3 To stop the scan push SCAN DUAL SCAN disappears e Pushing PTT 169 or CH WXeU I C also stops the scan Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts D Push Wh iei Push EA NA bet lt p Kj m END P bet en r
18. are for low power only amp Push and hold PTT to transmit and speak into the mi crophone The transmit indicator appears while transmitting Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 Z IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans E mitted signal pause a second after pushing PTT hold Z the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth 74 and speak into the microphone using a normal voice level 74 NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power The power save function activates Z automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec ZZ To prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc the IC M72 has a time out timer function This timer cuts a trans ZZ mission OFF after 5 min of continuous transmission Push to transmit f zi Release to receive Cee Power ON Set volume WS WL AMAA com H Doy Jr Q e pz Set output power Set the squelch level E E Uu Microphone 2 Set the squelch el F level Ma Speaker Select the Se channel MP 9 4 BASIC OPERATION E Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default however you can program your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall CD Push and hold CH WX U I C for 1 sec several times to
19. 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 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F and the battery itself 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performance and battery life Please note that the specified temperature range of the bat tery may exceed that of the transceiver In such cases the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its op erating temperature range CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive temperature environment above 45 C 113 F for an ex tended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharg ing You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half capacity then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20 C to 25 C 4 F to 77 F Charging caution A DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such envi ronments the safety protection circuit in the battery will acti vate causing the battery to sto
20. ch level To adjust the IC M72 s squelch level use the AT V keys as desired 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 Push tp then adjust the squelch level with A V SQL and the squelch level are displayed There are 11 squelch levels to choose from OP is completely open 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch level When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to normal condition 2 Push t again to return to normal operating mode PF lt Shows the squelch al level Push gt LDI lt Appears during squelch level adjustment B Backlighting function This function is convenient for nighttime operation The back lighting can be turned OFF in the SET mode p 19 we Push any key other than PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity BASIC OPERATION 4 E Voice scrambler operation available with some versions only 9 Activating the scrambler The voice scrambler provides private communications In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must activate the scrambler function first D Select an operating channel other than Channel 16 70 or weather channels 2 While pushing and rais holding w amp push SCAN DUAL ew ff EY e SCRM ap
21. ching it to the trans ceiver Z NOTE The microphone is located at the top of the Y speaker microphone as shown in the diagram above To Y maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice g hold the microphone approx 2 5 cm 1 inch from your Z4 mouth and speak in a normal voice level A MY E Attachment Insert the speaker mic connector onto the SP MIC connec tor and carefully screw it tight as shown in the diagram below Be careful not to cross thread the connection Set the triangle mark CAUTION Attach the speaker to the front side microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping or T water intrusion in the connector Detaching g Pull up the cap in the direction of the arrow to detach it Attaching Attach the cap in the direction of the arrow completely Y IMPORTANT KEEP the transceiver s SP MIC connector G cap attached when the speaker microphone is not in use Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is Y not attached however the terminals pins will become Z rusty or the transceiver will function abnormally if the con nector has become wet MAY 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does not The battery is depleted Recharge the battery pack pgs turn ON 25 27 Bad connection to the battery pack Check the connection to the t
22. e Li lon Battery Pack BP 245 Speaker micro phone HM 125 Headset with headset adapter HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 with OPC 1392 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 CAUTION DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damaged the radio and may exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper an tenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an an tenna 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 5096 of the time can cause FCC RF expo sure compliance requirements to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator lights When the radio is turned ON pressing the PTT switch makes the radio transmit ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2 5 cm 1 inch away from the body when transmitting and only use one of the belt clips listed on page 33 when attaching the radio to your belt etc to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality hold the radio in an almost verti cal position at least 5 cm 2 inches from your mouth The microphone is located next to the speaker so you should talk into the speaker The information listed above provides the user
23. e 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 LN LI Push me v Power save OFF Power save ON default Self check function ELF CHECK The self check function informs you in case a problem is found with the radio Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON Afterwards the radio switches to normal operation mode e Temperature Outside of 35 C to 73 C 31 F to 163 F approx Connected battery voltage Water intrusion E 4 n Push wu Le When any of the bellow error messages appear see the trou bleshooting section of this document for advice p 30 LIT Self check ON Self check OFF default H L EE RN i i i f C rr bit Er Er i i Battery voltage error Temperature error Water intrusion Battery voltage indicator PATT VOLT This function controls display or non display settings of the connected battery pack s voltage when the power is ON The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec after power is turned ON me Push nrg Voltage indication v Voltage indication ON OFF default Squelch sensitivity function OGL SENS When this f
24. ears when the weather channel group is selected WX ALT appears when the weather alert function is activated P TRANSMIT POWER INDICATORS p 9 LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected No indication appears when high power is selected D TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 9 Appears during transmit P BUSY INDICATOR pgs 9 10 Appears when a signal is received or squelch is open B Channel selection Z IMPORTANT Prior to using the transceiver for the first Z time fully charge the battery pack This will help maximize Z the capability and life of the battery To avoid damage to E the transceiver turn the radio OFF while charging Channel 16 Channel 16 Distress channel is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica tions Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 CD Push 16 9 to select Channel 16 Push CH WXeU I C to return to the condition before se lecting Channel 16 or push AT V to select the operating channel c Push INT BASIC OPERATION 4 EET Channel 9 Call channel Channel 9 is the leisure use call channel Each regular channel group has separate call channels In addition the call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be re programmed p 10 and may be used to store your
25. eceiving a UU E et A TI signal SCAN indi D lt DUP lt gt KO DUP signal indi INT i rj INT UO M INT gi cation blinks and E ES SD SY Salat audio is emitted TEM Cogn CT pn CT pni to stop the scan MELerrw gt ILUN gt JL TUN L bj L s SCAN indication blinks 15 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 E E Call channel 0 m fic LU OC 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 E Operation D Select the desired operating channel Push SCAN DUAL for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch depending on the SET mode setting p 19 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 SCAN DUAL again Example Operating tri watch on INT channe
26. ected Indicates remaining battery power SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR SP MIC Connects the optional external speaker microphone or headset y NOTE Attach the SP MIC cap when the optional E speaker microphone or headset is not used ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna Indication a gt gt 3 Charging required Battery level Middle No battery Wai blinks when the battery is overcharged or over voltage 5 Oo 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR INDICATOR p 10 Appears when the monitor function is activated DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 16 DUAL blinks during dualwatch TRI blinks during tri watch Q VOX INDICATOR p 12 Appears when the VOX function is used SCRAMBLER INDICATOR pgs 11 22 Appears when the voice scrambler is activated The voice scrambler function is available with some versions only CHANNEL NAMING Indicates or scrolls operating channel name or comment p 13 e n SET mode indicates or scrolls the selected item pgs 17 22 LOCK INDICATOR p 10 Appears when the lock function is activated CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 7 Appears when the call channel is selected CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 8 USA appears when U S A INT appears when Interna tional CAN appears when Canadian channel group is selected Available with the USA versions only D WEATHER CHANNEL WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS p 8 WX app
27. ed with tp p 17 Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction dur ing scan p 15 CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 9 Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 7 Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec p 7 Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed and held for 3 sec p 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 E Function display TRANSMIT POWER LOCK KEY H L LOCK Selects high middle or low power when pushed p 9 Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec p 10 Q SCAN KEY SCAN DUAL Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed pgs 14 15 Enters watch mode when pushed and held for 1 sec WAN p 16 0 ro NT CHANNEL WEATHER CHANNEL KEY CH WXeU I C Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed p 8 Selects the U S A International or Canadian channel group when pushed and held for 1 sec p 8 The function display shows which channel group is ac CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number In SET mode indicates the selected condition DUP appears when a duplex channel is selected tive Available with the USA versions only TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 15 Push to return to the condition before selecting the chan Appears when TAG channel is selected nel when the priority channel or the call channel is se BATTERY INDICATOR l
28. enna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver BE CAREFUL The IC M72 employs submersible con struction 1 5 m 4 9 ft depth for 30 min However once the transceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guar anteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc For the 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 Icom Icom Inc and the COM logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION eene i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ii HECOMMENDATION A ii FOREWORD ee c tip tec cbr nd te EEN iii IMPORTANT vee lii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS AA iii FEATURES 4 uae EE DRUSI eie pla La os iii PRECAUTION ed TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 eret tete pde RE edge v 1 OPERATING RULES aiii i ae naana aa anaa nea 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 W Supplied accessories tad Bal EL 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION W Front top and side panels A 4 W Function display eeeeeeeenn 5 4 BASIC OPERATION 7 13 W Channel selection sssnm e 7 E Receivi
29. g 9 9 oz 6 W High 3 W Middle and 1 W Low 5 W for some versions Variable reactance frequency mod ulation 5 kHz 70 dB 68 dBc typical RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superhetero dyne Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0 22 uV typical Squelch sensitivity 0 35 uV typical at threshold Intermodulation rejection ratio 70 dB typical Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB typical e Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB typical Audio output power Internal speaker 0 6 W typical at 1096 distortion with an 8 Q load 0 35 W typical at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load External speaker All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation BATTERY CASE AND PACK BP 245 Li lon BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 2000 mAh Li lon battery pack CHARGERS BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 114 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 3 to 4 hours e BC 121N muLTI CHARGER AD 114 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 114 s are re quired simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased sepa rately Charging time approx 3 to 4 hours BC 166 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 147A E BM 95V ac ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver Charging time ap
30. g from the speaker The IC M72 emits a vi brating noise when this function is being used e Push and hold both 16 9 and H LeLOCK A low beep tone sounds for 9 sec to drain water regardless of VOL control setting The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the AquaQuake function is activated And this function won t be activated when an optional speaker microphone or headset is connected E Channel naming The IC M72 has a capability to assign up to 10 character channel names or comments for each operating channel in cluding each weather channel This provides easy recogni tion of channel usage or station names etc When shipped from the factory the IC M72 is programmed with default names for each VHF marine channel These de faults can be changed if desired You may replace the factory set opening comment with a comment of your own The opening comment appears each time the IC M72 is powered ON The comment may be up to 16 characters long 9 Available characters 61 01 9 0 OO Ind Jo BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel name comment programming Opening comment programming Push AT V to select a channel to p m DWhile pushing and holding program f SCAN DUAL turn power ON D l e Push and hold CH WX U I C for 1 sec wr OC is displayed and the 1st character NIA to select
31. imer stops the charging process after 14 hours ap E prox Transceiver Turn the transceiv er power OFF dur ing charging Eyelet Use a rubber band to secure the transceiv er if desired 8 BATTERY CHARGING E Optional battery chargers AD 114 installation DConnect both the 3 pin and 10 pin connectors of the charger to the AD 114 desktop charger adapter s plug Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow then use the supplied 2 screws to secure the charger adapter to the charger Desktop charger adapter Supplied screws Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 114 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following options are additionally required AD 114 charger adapter An AC adapter BC 145 or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L Transceiver Turn power SEEDS 3 Battery pack S cA B AD 114 charger adapter is instal led in BC 119N aW ALU AC adapter T Not supplied S with some Y versions Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the AC adapter Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 114 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following options are addition ally required Six AD 114 charger adapters An AC adapte
32. l 07 DUAL Push for 1 sec Ty H Dee amn EA EA n NA D D BAG 7 DIE Tri ZR INT Li 2 INT __ IC IC 1 Signal is received on the call channel Tri watch starts 91 i rara AES MNA Dec va D NA DISTRI I DS TRI Z aN aN INT i INT r i wee m uu 2 n IL D H DE A signal receive o Channel 16 always takes priority Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears E SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 18 transceiver functions beep tone function weather alert function scan type scan resume timer auto scan function dual tri watch function monitor key action backlighting function LCD con trast selection auto power save function self check function battery voltage indication squelch sensitivity channel name scroll type scroll speed scrambler code VOX gain and VOX delay SETMODE RS SET mode operation D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing and holding ub turn power ON to enter the SET mode BEEP Beep tone function setting appears 3 Push mt or push ik and AT W to select the de sired item Push AT W to select the desired condition of the item To exit the SET mode push 16 9 Lm SET MODE ITEMS Beep tone Scan typet Scan resume timert Auto scan start functiont Dual Tri watcht rr CIOTT CE EIN I Toon TTC WITT
33. nd operated The previously selected weather channel is checked any time during standby or while scanning when the power save function is activated ALT appears when the function is set ON X lt gt X lt gt Push NL vw NL I Weather alert function Weather alert function OFF default ON 9 Priority scan function DATO SCAN The transceiver has 2 scan types normal OFF and priority 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 IR Push bit Normal scan default Priority scan Scan resume timer SCAM TIMER The scan resume timer can be set as a Sauce 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 E i4 A A vC f Push Li L A Scan resume timer Scan resume timer OFF default ON Auto scan function RUTO SCAN The auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 sec E 4 ry r Push um Dual Tri watch function TAL This item selects dual or tri watch as desired See p 16 for details a a D gt wa Push m Ae a ere 2 ae
34. ng and transmitting 29 W Call channel programming eee 10 E lock f riction oie rte rere 10 W Monitor fUNCHON cississniisiveiiniaiwusndinun seansini dinunriinee ndinane 10 W Adjusting the squelch level A 11 W Backlighting function seeeee 11 W Voice scrambler operation esseene 11 W VOX function sseseeeeeennnnenenem 12 E AquaQuake water draining function sssssss 12 ME Channel naming rrt teet 12 5 SCAN OPERATION retener ENEE 14 15 W Scan types W Setting TAG channels e 15 Bi Starting E E 15 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH eene nnns 16 WEE e e 0 derriere emnes 16 W Operation eeeneennnemenenenn 16 7 SET MODE 17 22 W SET mode programming een 17 BESET mode items 2 eie eet eed 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING eere 23 27 W Battery cautions W Supplied battery Charger sesssseieserseieiisieririeriersriererierier 25 W Optional battery Chargers sssm 26 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP eene 28 Wi Attachment eere trennen 28 E Detachiment iiiter reete eR HOHER 28 10 OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE een 29 E HM 125 descriptions seee 29 Ra Eil 29 11 TROUBLESHOOTING renes 30 12VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST eee 31 13SPECIF
35. oice and the call channel Ch 09 tri watch See p 16 for details t Large easy to read LCD With the generous dimensions of 22 5 H x 31 5 W mm 7 H x 1 4 W inch the IC M72 s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance Back lighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your prefer ences t Simple operation The volume knob is on top of the radio while the channel buttons are on the front panel This allows for convenient one handed operation PRECAUTION 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 1 inch from exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 245 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 meters 3 0 ft away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass MAKE SURE tte flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the ant
36. p charging WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat tery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the battery 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 spec ified temperature range 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C 68 F The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range Additionally battery perfor mance or battery life may be reduced BATTERY CHARGING 8 Bi Supplied battery charger BC 166 installation Charging To a desktop To a wall D Connect the AC adapter as shown below Supplied screws 2 Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights orange 3 Charge the battery pack approx 11 hours depending on We IE gt the remaining power condition fh y 9 e The charge indicator lights green when charging is complete Y NOTE The battery charger BC 166 has charging timer Z The t
37. pack is cracked or broken or has been dropped or when the battery pack is de tached from the transceiver FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio The IC M72 VHF ma RINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this prod uct 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 M72 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 i of personal injury fire or electric shock t Submersible construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M72 s submersible construction meets IPX8 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529 2001 while using BP 245 In addition the new speaker grill structure with a water self draining function is helpful for draining water or sea water easily t Dualwatch and tri watch functions Convenient functions that allow you to monitor the dis tress channel Ch 16 while receiving one other channel of your choice dualwatch or while receiving one other chan nel of your ch
38. pears VTE 3 To turn the scrambler vid function OFF repeat step e SCRM disappears Appears when the voice scrambler function is in use o Programming scramble codes There are 32 codes 1 to 32 available for programming Set the code in the SET mode In order to understand each other all transceivers in your group must use the same scramble code as well as the same scrambler unit See p 22 for Scrambler code setting details 4 BASIC OPERATION B VOX function NOTE An optional headset and optional headset adapter are required for the VOX operation The VOX function voice operated transmission starts transmit ting when you speak into the headset s microphone There is no need to push PTT The IC M72 automatically returns to receive mode when you stop talking Push and hold tw then push H LeLOCK to turn the VOX function ON or OFF while connecting the headset and optional headset adapter to SP MIC connector VOX appears on the LCD while the VOX function turns ON The VOX gain and VOX delay can be set on the SET mode p 22 During scan dual tri watch or on a transmission inhibited chan nel the VOX function will not be activated lil AquaQuake water draining function The IC M72 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 muf fle the sound comin
39. prox 11 to 12 hours BELT CLIPS e MB 103 BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver e MB 86 swiveL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type options 14 DC CABLES CP 17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Charges the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket For BC 119N OPC 515L OPC 656 pc POWER CABLES Charges the battery pack using 13 8 V power source instead of the AC adapter OPC 515L For BC 119N OPC 656 For BC 121N OTHER OPTIONS e HM 125 SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof IPX7 1m 30 min speaker microphone In cludes an alligator clip to attach the speaker mic to your shirt collar etc HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 HEADSET OPC 1392 HEADSET ADAPTER HS 94 Ear piece type HS 95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone These headsets and headset adapter are non waterproof e FA S64V FLEXIBLE ANTENNA Same as that supplied with the transceiver Available or applicable options may differ according to countries Ask your authorized dealer for details Count on us A 6479D 1EX Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2005 2006 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
40. r BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 Turn power OFF E SN Battery pack X em AC adapter Purchase Separately AD 114 charger adapters are installed in each slot DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A BATTERY CHARGING 8 27 Sch EE 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP B Detachment Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip B Attachment D Screw the base clip to the back of the transceiver using the two screws sup plied as shown at right LN 7 N N u Dy CN ja Uus LO A CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER e FROM THE BELT CLIP 3 Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels 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 OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE 1 A E HM 125 descriptions Alligator type clip To attach the speaker mic to your shirt or collar etc PTT switch REN Transmits during push Receives during release Microphone ME Speaker Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM 125 NEVER immerse the connector in water If the connector be comes wet be sure to dry it BEFORE atta
41. ransceiver p 3 No sound from the e Squelch level is too tight Set squelch to the threshold point p 11 speaker Volume level is too low Rotate VOL to set a suitable level p 9 Speaker has been exposed to water e Push and hold both 16 9 and H L LOCK to p 12 drain water from the speaker Water has entered to SP MIC connector Dry SP MIC connector Transmitting is impossible e Some channels are for low power or receive Change channels pgs 8 9 or high power can not be only 31 selected The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack pgs 25 27 The battery is overcharged Verify the battery voltage is correct The output power is set to low e Push H L LOCK to select high power p 9 The displayed channel e Lock function is activated e Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to cancel the function p 10 cannot be changed Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 15 No beeps e Beep tones are turned OFF Set the beep tones to ON Fix Beep User Beep in p 18 the SET mode Self check error e The temperature is outside of 35 C to 73 C e Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a Temperature 91 F to 163 F approx while Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal Self check error e The connected battery Dacks voltage is more Verify the battery voltage is correct Bat
42. tery voltage than 11 V Transmitting continuously e Ambient noise is too loud e Push u and H LeLOCK to deactivate the p 12 while not speaking when VOX function using VOX function Set the VOX gain to lower sensitive value p 22 CHARGE comment The connected battery is depleted Recharge the battery pack pgs blinks 25 27 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 1 2 Channel number Frequency MHz Channel number Frequency MHz Channel number Frequency MHz Channel number Frequency MHz USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156 050 160 650 19A 19A 156 950 156 950 66 156 325 160 925 85 85 85 157 275 161 875 O1A 156 050 156 050 20 20 20 157 000 161 600 66A 66A 66A 156 325 156 325 85A 157 275 157 275 02 02 156 100 160 700 20A 157 000 157 000 67 67 67 156 375 156 375 86 86 86 157 325 161 925 03 03 156 150 160 750 21 21 157 050 161 650 68 68 68 156 425 156 425 86A 157 325 157 325 03A 156 150 156 150 21A 21A 157 050 157 050 69 69 69 156 475 156 475 87 87 87 157 375 161 975 04 156 200 160 800 22 157 100 161 700 70 70 70 Rxonly 156 525 87A 157 375 157 375 04A 156 200 15
43. unction is turned ON local blocking against noise is improved and the squelch is not easily affected by noise e 4 Push win Li I v Li I Squelch sensitivity Squelch sensitivity OFF default ON SETMODE 7 Channel name scroll type OER TYRE Selects the channel name comment scroll type from 1 and 2 1 The first 7 characters are displayed for 1 sec approx then scrolls When the channel name comment is 7 character or less it does not scroll default 2 The channel name comment scrolls regardless of the number of characters after no T CE blank is indicated for 1 sec zl E r Scroll type 1 default type 1 default Scroitype2 type 2 Scrolling speed CH SPEED Selects the channel name comment scroll speed 1 Scrolls 3 33 characters in a second 2 Scrolls 2 5 characters in a second 3 Scrolls 2 characters in a second q 4 2 gt Push EA t Scroll speed 1 default Scroll speed 3 21 7 SETMODE Voice scrambler code ERAM COTE available with some versions only There are 32 codes 1 to 32 available for programming In order to understand each other all transceivers in your group must share the same scrambler code 4 Push Scramble code 1 Scramble code 32 default VOX gain VOX GAIN Adjusts the VOX gain level from 1 low sensitivity to 6 high sen sitivity

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