Genius IC-M21 User's Manual
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1. Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing any key except for PTT e The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity DINI Automatic backlighting ON default 6 SET MODE LCD contrast selection LO The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels e 1 low contrast 4 high contrast 3 default pe D afl 2 LCD contrast default w w r Auto power save function PS The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals W p r Z J Auto power save ON default 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 15 C to 55 C e Connected battery voltage e Water intrusion D i if cr IL Self check OFF default When error messages as shown below are displayed see trouble shooting for advice p 23 Error messages D l Ce E f alL E ee Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error Battery voltage indicator bt This function contains displ2. Push DIAL to select a regular channel 2 Push A V switches to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels 3 To change the channel group push DIAL for 1 sec International and U S A channels can be selected in sequence Push for 1 sec A E N Lt f Feri International channels G 4s la hi Fsi J U S A channels 3 BASIC OPERATION E Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except PTT SQL MONI and H L LOCk to prevent accidental channel changes and function access e Push H L LOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF Only PTT H L LOCK and SQL MONI are functional o Appears while the FP T 1 lock function is used r jul LLLP E Adjusting the squelch level The IC M21 has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it In order to receive signals properly as well as for scan to function the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level Appears durling squelch _sco oseeue0e ri level adjustment J Each dot indicates the squelch level Level 10 Max squelch level Push SQL MONI then adjust the squelch level with A V SQL indicator and squelch level indicator appear There are 11 squelch levels to choose from 0 is completely open 10 is the maximum squelch level When no keys are pushed for 5 sec the transceive
3. e BP 223 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 6 x AA R6 alkaline cells The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions e BP 224 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 750 mAh Ni Cd battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions CHARGERS 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 Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours e BC 121N MULTI CHARGER AD 103 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 124 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 103 s are re quired simultaneously An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours e BC 150 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 147E Ac ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver Charging time approx 8 hours BELT CLIPS e MB 68 BELT CLIP Universal belt clip for attaching to your belt e MB 74 BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator type belt clip e MB 87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type The same as supplied with the transceiver O ICOM 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 VHF MAR
4. m en D r Priority scan function Pr The transceiver has 2 scan types Normal scan and priority scan Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 SCAN FIT p Priority scan default Scan resume timer St The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until a received signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses for 5 sec after receiving a signal and then re sumes even if the signal is still being received Scan timer OFF default Auto scan function AS While in standby this function automatically starts the desired scan normal or priority scan 30 sec after operation e Scan indicator blinks while scanning SCAN sas mrs pe i iG mri Auto scan OFF default SET MODE 6 Monitor action selection Sq The monitor function cuts off the squelch function temporarily This selection contains PUSH or HOLD settings as shown below e PUSH Pu After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off until SQL MONI is released default e HOLD Ho After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off continuously until another key is pushed Di I Lisa Monitor switch PUSH default A a
5. 85 85A tLow power only 24 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS E Specifications e GENERAL Frequency coverage Transmit 156 000 161 450 MHz Receive 156 000 163 425 MHz Mode FM 16KOG3E Channel spacing 25 kHz Current drain at 7 5 V DC TX High 5 W 1 5 A typical 1 W 0 7 A typical Max audio 200 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical Frequency stability 1 5 kHz 15 C to 55 C Operating temperature range 15 C to 55 C Dimensions 61 W x 135 H x 41 D mm Projections not included 213 82 W x 5 16e H x 13 D inch Weight approx with BP 224 360g 12 7 oz e TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC 5 W Hi 3 W Mid 1 W Low or 1 W Hi 0 5 W Low lt 07 FRG gt Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Max frequency deviation 5 kHz Audio harmonics distortion Less than 10 at 60 mod Spurious emissions Less than 0 25 pW e RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD Less than 2 dBu EMF typical Squelch sensitivity at threshold Less than 0 dBu EMF typical Intermodulation rejection ratio 68 dB Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB Hum and noise ratio More than 40 dB Audio output power 0 2 W typical at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation E Options BATTERY CASE AND PACK
6. damage the transceiver OQ E Battery cautions NEVER incinerate used Ni Cd batteries Internal battery gas may cause an explosion NEVER immerse batteries in water If the battery case be comes wet be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver NEVER short terminals of the battery case Also current may flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat tery cases in handbags etc If your Ni Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight Then fully charge the Ni Cd batteries again If the batteries still do not retain a charge or very little new batteries must be purchased Charging connections 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 3 Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger e The charge indicator lights green 4 Charge the battery pack approx 8 hours depending on the re maining power condition CAUTION DO NOT charge BP 224 more than 12 hours Otherwise BP 224 will be damaged BP 224 must be charged for 8 12 hours only Charge indicator Lights green when BP 224 with without IC M21 is inserted Q N Se i gt ae ae Supplied screws ee AC adapter BC 147E Not supplied with BATTERY CHARGING E Installing batteries in the ba
7. few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level OMS NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF The power save function activates automatically when no sig nal is received for 5 sec TTL 1 Power ON 2 Set volume 5 Push to transmit gt 6 Release to receive 2 Set squelch level O gt Set output 2 power 2 Set squelch level 3 Set channel ol 3 BASIC OPERATION E Call channel programming The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de fault however you can program your most often used chan nels in each channel group for quick recall 1 Push DIAL for 1 sec to select the desired channel group INT QD USA to be programmed f T aap 2 Push 16 C for 1 sec to select aaa the call channel of the selected rr channel group op f f CALL and call channel number an am ioe appeal J G Push 16 C again for 3 sec lt fu until long beep changes to2 TE L short beeps to enter call chan f f ae nel programming condition fp sy Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flash Push A V to select the de L Maa eal sired channel L 104 pup L lt gt a f RA s Jia IA O Push 1 6 C t
8. INE TRANSCEIVER IC Mel Kind of equipment Type designation Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i EN 301 178 2 V1 1 1 2000 08 ii EN 60945 1997 iii EN 60950 1992 iv EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 v vi DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE 05600 D sseldorf 30th Nov 2001 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Authorized representative name T Maebayashi General Manager ach Signature Icom Inc Count on us lt Intended Country of Use gt O GER O NED OITA O AUT O BEL OGRE O GBR 0O LUX O SWe OIRL O ESP ODEN O FRA OPOR OFIN OSUI A 6117H 1EU Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2001 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0002 Japan
9. O 4 SUEY TA MID LOW PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 8 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR p 8 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 12 Appears when a tag channel is selected SCAN INDICATOR p 12 Blinks while scanning CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 6 Appears when the call channel is selected LOCK INDICATOR p 7 Appears while the lock function is activated DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 10 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch O1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION SUB CHANNEL READOUT e Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan e Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri watch p 10 e Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power oe gt gt 13 Indication Charging No SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR p 7 Shows squelch level when set This indicator can be also used as an S RF meter when the S RF meter indicator setting is ON p 16 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR p 7 Appears while adjusting the squelch level CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT e Indicates the selected operating channel number e In SET mode indicates the selected condition CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 6 appears when International U appears w
10. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC Mel Icom Inc INCASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 WATER after exposure to salt water O USING CHANNEL 16 Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel Your call sign or other indication of the ves sel LOCATED AT your position The nature of the distress and assistance re quired Any other information which might facilitate the rescue FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M21 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s su perior technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M21 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION _ WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of per
11. ay or non display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON e The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec after power is turned ON lt lt gt i a DL Battery voltage OFF default S meter RF meter indicator Sr This function contains display or non display setting of the S meter RF meter Jr S S meter RF meter OFF default SET MODE LIST Beep tone Scan type selection Scan resume timer Auto scan function Monitor switch selection Automatic backlighting LCD contrast selection Auto power save function Self check function Battery voltage indicator S meter RF meter indicator a a es ea ie ve oa oe ee Sr SET MODE 6 OFF Auto 1 10 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Push Hold ON OFF 3 1 4 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON default setting 17 E Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the Ni Cd bat teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation BATTERY CHARGING CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn it OFF while charging e Recommended temperature range for charging 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F e Use the supplied charger BC 150 only NEVER use an other manufactures charger 4 NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in stalling alkaline batteries Such a connection will
12. ed battery pack s voltage is Verify the battery voltage is correct Battery voltage error more than 11 V Self check error e Water has entered the transceiver e Have the transceiver checked at your local Water intrusion error distributor or dealer to see whether the trans ceiver works properly or not CHANNEL LIST T O OO International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz 161 875 05 156 250 160 850 15t 156 750 156 750 25 157 250 161 850 66 156 325 160 925 76 156 825 156 825 161 925 06 156 300 156 300 16 156 800 156 800 26 157 300 161 900 67 156 375 156 375 77 156 875 156 875 87 157 375 157 375 07 156 350 _ 160 950 17t 156 850 156 850 27 157 350 161 950 68 156 425 156 425 78 156 925 161 525 88 157 425 157 425 refer Tis lion wise Foolen fens r rny fence Taros Teee 161 825 825 86 7 09 156 450 156 450 19 156 950 161 550 60 156 025 160 625 70 Rxonly 156 525 80 157 025 161 625 e USA channels for U K version only zi Fos 56 000 156 000 17t 156 850 156 050 27 157 960 161 960 69 156 475 156 475 2A o9 56 450 156 450 20 157 000 161 600 eral 186 075 5607s 72 156 605 156 605 ean 10 156 500 156 500 20A 157 000 157 000 73 156 675 156 675
13. er and out at the same time then push it downwards and free of the plastic loop 22 a 9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No power comes ON The battery is exhausted e Recharge the battery pack e Bad connection to the battery pack e Check the connection to the transceiver No sound comes from Squelch level is too deep e Set squelch to the threshold point the speaker e Volume level is too low e Set OFF VOL to a suitable level e Speaker has been exposed to water e Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossi Some channels are for low power or re Change channels ble or high power can ceive only not be selected e The battery is exhausted e Recharge the battery pack e The output power is set to low e Push H L to select high power The display channel Lock function is activated e Push H L LOCk for 1 sec to cancel the cannot be changed function Scan does not start e TAG channels are not programmed e Set the desired channels as TAG channels No beeps sound e Beep tones are turned OFF e Set the beep tones to AUTO or 1 10 in SET mode Self check error e Transceiver s inside temperature is below Leave the transceiver at room temperature Temperature error 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 120 F for a while Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal Self check error e The connect
14. following accessories are supplied 1 Flexible antenna 2 Swivel belt clip 3 Handstrap 4 Battery case BP 223 Ni Cd battery pack BP 224 AC adapter BC 147E 7 Battery charger BC 150 Screws for the BC 150 M3 5 x 20 Not supplied with some versions Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna con nector Y CAUTION Transmitting A without an antenna may damage the transceiver Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right Facilitates carrying 20 21 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Swivel belt clip To attach 1 Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip transceiver Once the transceiver is locked in place it will swivel 360 de grees To remove Turn the transceiver upside down and then lift to release the transceiver from the belt clip SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 8 A CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN ATTACH ING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip s stopper is scratched or damaged the swivel belt clip may not work properly 3 Push the top of the stopper towards the transceiv
15. frequency bands and or may be sub ject to licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programing of this radio to comply with national li censing requirement TABLE OF CONTENTS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY sect ot ee atiele RECOMMENDATION i ccvacvaesnccircdss ees ecsei deasicnedonse ei setde PORE WORD cacian eat tes a ii IMPORTANT srecctccccocorocnccssea e ii EXPLICI DEFINITIONS ceon eae ake ii FEATURE Seene i a ae ee eee ee ii CAUTIONS cresca ae ea a eae ee ee jii TABLE OF CONTENTS sssceseccsesccteceoresccterecertcesstereinixe cetedens iv 1 OPERATING RULES iiaa 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ccccecceeeseccsssssseeneeeneeeees 2 5 E Front top and side panels c ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 MB PUMGUG AY CIS DIAY aie instal te sie ed aE ND 4 3 BASIC OPERATION ssisccccecescscasexicecescecdssssdsidscsxcennteds 6 9 E Channel selection cccceeecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeaaeees 6 E ock IUNCUON Siesta oe ea E 7 E Adjusting the squelch level s sssssssssssnnnssnsssnrnseseerrnnnes 7 WE Receiving and transmitting ccccceceeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 E Call channel programming ccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaes 9 E Automatic backlighting ccccccssseeeceeeessseeeeeeeesseneees 9 4 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH ccccccsssssssseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 E DGSCHIOTION ii ee eet ece 10 MODEA erona eieeieieeiett Utne ecien
16. hen U S A U K and Italian versions only ATIS appears when ATIS function is activated Germany version only TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR e LOW appears when low power is selected p 8 e LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode be cause of a high temperature error or low voltage e MID appears when middle power is selected p 8 Except Germany version e No indicator appears when high power is selected E Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress channel It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch or tri watch While standing by you are required to monitor Channel 16 Push O J LI Fsi Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate call channel The call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 9 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall e Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel for the selected channel group CALL and call channel number gla cat appear D l Each channel group can have its is lt gt own call channel when programmed if f LLI F BASIC OPERATION International and U S A channels There are 57 International and 57 U S A channels These channel groups may be specified for the operating area
17. lar channels in se quence when pushed for 1 sec p 6 International and U S A U K version only channels are available for regular channels Germany version is International and ATIS channels CHANNEL UP DOWN SWITCHES A V e Select an operating channel e Selects the SET mode condition of the item p 13 e Set the squelch level in the squelch set mode p 7 CHANNEL 16 SWITCH 16 C e Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 6 e Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec e Enters call Channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec p 9 SCAN TAG SWITCH SCN TAG p 12 e Starts and stops normal or priority scan e Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag Scanned channel when pushed for 1 sec TRANSMIT POWER LOCK SWITCH H LeLOCK e Selects high middle or low power when pushed p 8 e Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 7 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SWITCH DWeTRI p 10 e Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily e Starts tri watch when pushed for 1 sec e Stops dualwatch tri watch when either is acti vated SQUELCH SWITCH SQL MONI p 7 e Push this switch then set the squelch level with A V e Manually opens the squelch for channel mon itoring when pushed for 1 sec ANTENNA p 20 Connects the supplied antenna VOLUME CONTROL OFF VOL Turns power ON and adj
18. o program the dis TAG CALL Bw played channel as the call chan l i lt gt nel R f The call channel number and chan u me nel group stop flashing E Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting can be deactivated in SET mode p 14 e Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of in activity DUALWATCH TRI WATCH E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an other channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION T Call channel Xi Ii n Da ct a7 n j L n ILI Dualwatch Tri watch e If a signal is received on Channel 16 dualwatch tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears e If a signal is received on the call channel during tri watch tri watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears e To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT E Operation 1 Select the desired operating channel 2 Push DWeTRI momentarily to start dualwatch push DW TRI for 1 sec to start tri watch DUAL flashes during dualwatch TRI flashes during tri watch Beep tones sound when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on
19. ofane language is prohibited Radio licenses 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiotelephone license This license in cludes the call sign which is your craft s identification for radio purposes 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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 a E Front top and side panels DIAL CHANNEL GROUP SWITCH DIAL e Selects and changes the regular channels p 6 e Selects one of 2 regu
20. pears Pushing PTT 16 C DIAL or DW eTRI also stops the scan Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audi is emitted GUY raci scan i LT Saas Push D 1 TAG gt f f SCN an qs 0808082808 vri to stop the scan E G SET MODE E SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the conditions of 11 transceiver functions beep tone scan type scan resure timer auto scan monitor action automatic backlighting LCD contrast auto power save self check battery voltage and S RF meter Turn power OFF 2 While pushing SQL MONI turn power ON and continue pushing SQL MONI until oP appears 3 Release SQL MONI 4 Push A to select the desired condition of the item Push SQL MONI to select the desired item if necessary To exit SET mode turn the power OFF then ON again or push 16 C e SET MODE CONSTRUCTION Battery S RF voltage meter Scan Scan resume Beep tone Starting item MONI Push lt fF ti LCD Automatic Monitor power save contrast backlighting action E SET mode items Beep tone bP You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON e AUTO At Beep tone is linked with volume tone e 1 10 Beep tone scale is set from 1 10 scale Max is 10 coy lt gt gL Beep tone AUTO default nd
21. r returns to normal condition 2 Push SQL MONI again to return to normal condition E Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver 1 Rotate OFF VOL clockwise to turn power ON Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary Refer to the previous page for details 2 Push SQL MONI for 1 sec and rotate volume to set audio output level According to Monitor action selection in SET mode p 14 3 Push A V to select the desired channel When receiving a signal BUSY appears and audio is emitted from the speaker The S RF meter appears while S RF meter turned ON in SET mode Further adjustment of OFF VOL may be necessary at this point 4 Push H L to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected no indicator appears when high power is selected Choose low power to conserve battery power choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only 6 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone TX appears The S RF meter appears while S RF meter is turned ON in SET mode Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission for GMDSS use 6 Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 3 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a
22. s non tag channels will be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group INT USA independently Select the desired channel group INT USA by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired 2 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push SCNsTAG for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag channel TAG appears in the function display 4 To cancel the tag channel setting push SCNeTAG for 1 SEC TAG disappears e Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing SCN TAG turn the power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts r _ Push GAS SCAN _ TAG SCN SCAN OPERATION 5 E Starting a scan Set scan type and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode pgs 13 14 Select the desired channel group INT USA by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired 2 Push SCNeTAG to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display 16 appears during priority scan When a signal is detected scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to SET mode setting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan Push A W to check tag channels to change the scanning di rection or resume the scan manually 3 To stop the scan push SCNeTAG SCAN disap
23. sonal injury fire or electric shock FEATURES t Water resistant construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M21 meets JIS water resistant specification grade 7 while using BP 223 or BP 224 t Dual watch and tri watch functions Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis tress channel Ch 16 while receiving a channel of your choice dual watch or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving a channel of your choice tri watch This function may not be available depending on version t Large easy to read LCD With dimensions of 24 H x 35 W mm the IC M21 s func tion display is easy to read and shows operating condi tions at a glance Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences t Simple operation Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation CAUTIONS Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna Is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches away from the lips and the transceiver is verti Cal NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 223 or BP 224 Such a connection will r
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25. the call channel 3 To cancel dualwatch tri watch push DW TRI again Example Operating tri watch on INT Channel 07 Push for 1 sec Tri watch starts TRI Signal is received on call channel Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears 4 10 11 5 SCAN OPERATION E Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has a priority scan and a normal scan PRIORITY SCAN G 9 Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is de tected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears Set the tag channels channels to be scanned before scan ning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scan ning such as those used for digital communications Y NOTE Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode p 13 NORMAL SCAN ee CH 02 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 E Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels Chan nels set a
26. ttery case Not supplied with some versions When using a battery case attached to the transceiver install 6 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries as illustrated below 1 Remove the battery case from the transceiver 2 Install 6 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries e Be sure to observe the correct polarity Z CAUTION e When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together e Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week MAA WN BATTERY CHARGING E Optional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 103 Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 103 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be packs The following are additionally required charged simultaneously The following are additionally re e AD 103 quired e An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending e Six AD 103 on version e An AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable OPC 656 BP 224 BP 224 AD 103 charger AC adapter adapters are installed purchased A aE in each slot OPC 515L or eGR adapter is installed in BC 119N CP 17L AD 103 charger AC adapter BC 145E i ial Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 8 Supplied accessories The
27. uin 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 meter 3 0 ft away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass Icom Icom Inc and Icom are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries BE CAREFUL The transceiver s right side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods BE CAREFUL The IC M21 employs water resistant construction which corresponds to JIS water resistant speci fication grade 7 1 m 3 ft depth for 30 min However once the transceiver has been dropped water resistant cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the water resistant seal damaged etc MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver C Versions of the IC M21 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment oper ates in non harmonised
28. usts the audio level O PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive oo 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION BATTERY CASE RELEASE SCREW To remove the battery case Turn the screw counterclockwise then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below To attach the battery case Insert the battery case in the IC M21 completely then turn the screw clockwise NOTE When removing or attaching the battery case use a coin or flat head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw Screw position when removing battery Q o fe Screw position when attaching battery OPEN CAUTION When attaching or releasing a battery pack make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack case correctly If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be damaged when attaching the battery pack case If the seal is damaged water resistant is not guaranteed MA QA Y NOTE Z When attaching a battery pack case make sure dust etc G does not adhere to the rubber seal If dust etc is on the seal when attaching a battery pack case the water resistant may A be reduced Make sure both the rubber seal purple is set to the groove correctly and dust etc does not adhere to it LI Correct position he Rubber seal nil Nie ie Groove oer Battery pack case Battery pack case Incorrect position E Function display 0
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