IC-GM1600 Instruction manual
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1. Bi Attachment rentre EE EE EE EE GE Ee ee Ee RE See ED 10 CHANNEL LIST FOR SURVIVAL OPERATION 23 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ese nee Ee ER EER RE EER RE Ke EER Ee en 24 12SPECIFICATIONS a erre r annee a NEE GE EE See ee ie 25 EE EE EE EE ENE ie 26 Emm OPERATING RULES 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 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 Restricted2. cinere een ter nne 2 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 6 W Front top and side panels 4 W Function display eee ee ee AA Re ee ee 5 4 BASIG OPERATION eie iret rient 7 10 W Channel selection seem 7 W Receiving and transmitting 0 0 ee ee ee ee 8 Call channel programming eee 9 W Adjusting the squelch level ee ee ke ee ee 9 Bi Lock function ER EE EE rre tent 10 W Signal strength indicator function 10 W Monitor function 77 W Backlighting function ees ee eee eee 10 E VOX function FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY 10 5 SET 11 15 W SET mode programming esse ese ese ee ee ke ee ke ee ee ee ee 11 SET mode items 12 6 BP 234 BATTERY PACK ecciesie reete 16 7 BATTERY CHARGING FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY 17 20 Bi Battery charging eere 17 W Battery Cautions oo eee ee ee ee ke ee 17 W Optional battery Chargers 19 8 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP eene 21 W MB 86 contents eee ee ee 21 Wi Attachment EER GE ENE Ke tren 21 BE Detachment 21 9 OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY ves HM 125 descriptions
3. Battery pack m Front top and side panels 7777 dT PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 VOLUME CONTROL VOL Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level MICROPHONE CONNECTOR MIC SP Connects the optional external microphone ZZ NOTE Attach the MIC SP cap when the optional ZZ speaker microphone is not used ANTENNA Fixed type TRANSMIT RECEIVE INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open lights red while transmitting lights orange while VOX function is used CALL CHANNEL KEY CALL Selects the call channel when pushed p 7 Channel 9 is factory default Channel 16 is set as factory default by version Push for sec to enter call channel programming con dition p 9 Q CHANNEL KEY CH Push to return the previous condition when distress chan nel or call channel is selected p 7 TRANSMIT POWER LOCK KEY Hi Loer 0 Selects high or low power when pushed p 8 Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 10 E 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 7 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS Selects an operating channel pgs 7 8 Selects the SET mode condition of the item 11 Selects the SET mode item when pushed with SQL p 11 SQUELCH SWITCH SQL MONI Push this switch then adjust the squelch level with A V p 9 Manually opens
4. Auto power save L tea Self check X te me my 11 B SET mode items 9 Beep tone function bP You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key 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 synchronizes with the volume level The beeps sound during call channel programming even if this func tion is turned OFF Beep tone ON default Beep tone OFF 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 SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while continuously pushing and holding SQL MONI de fault HO HOLD After pushing SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even if SQL MONI is released To close the n push any switch PUSH setting default HOLD setting SETMODE 5 Backlighting function bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The back lighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF 1 dark 3 bright 3 default Select 1 3 to turn this function ON The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any switch except for PTT is p
5. Setting the delay to 3 0 3 0 sec is a long VOX delay VOX delay 1 0 default VOX delay 3 SET MODE LIST Function Indication Condition Beep tone function delay default setting dL OFF ON US 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 0 The optional 234 battery pack is non rechargeable Lithium battery pack for operation in a survival craft The fol lowing precaution must be observed NEVER dispose of the BP 234 battery pack in fire This could re sult in an explosion DO NOT short circuit the BP 234 battery pack Metal contact such as paper clip another battery etc across the battery contacts can result in a sustained high rate discharge which could damage the battery void the warranty and create a burn or a fire hazard NEVER expose of the BP 234 battery pack to excessive heat of 60 C 140 F or above This could result in electrolyte leakage possibly causing an explosion or fire NEVER attempt to recharge the BP 234 Lithium batteries may ex plode or cause a fire in such cases DO NOT disassemble the BP 234 battery pack The BP 234 bat tery pack contains no user serviceable parts Internal battery gas can cause throat irritation Also exposed lithium may generate heat and ignite BP 234 BATTERY PACK 6 DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the battery This may result in electrolyte leakage possibly causing an explosion The sto
6. AD 109 charger adapter AC adapter BC 145A E or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L Depends on version IC GM1600 Turn power OFF BP 22 AD 109 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N TEDN AC adapter 2Plug type is dependent on version 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 109 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following are additionally re quired Six AD 109 charger adapters An AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable OPC 656 IC GM1600 Turn power OFF Plug type is dependent on version AD 109 charger adapters are installed in each slot AC adapter Purchase separately N DC power cable 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 21 B MB 86 contents Qty B ltclip tirso 1 Base clip ee 1 Supplied screws ee ee 2 E Attachment D Screw the base clip to the back of the transceiver using the two screws supplied as shown below Tom Supplied screws e 9 hef _ L Jj OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 3 Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as illus trated below B Detachment
7. BATTERY CHARGING FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY 7 Charging connections D Attach the BC 158 to a flat surface such as a desk Connect the AC adapter as shown below 3 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 Z DO NOT charge the BP 224 more than 12 hours Oth erwise the BP 224 will be damaged Turn power OFF BP 224 S EF IC GM1600 Charge indicator oo Lights green when the E BP 224 with without IC GM1600 is inserted Plug type is dependent on version 7 BATTERY CHARGING FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY Optional battery chargers AD 109 installation Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow then use the supplied 2 screws to attach the charger adapter to the charger NOTE BE CAREFUL to catch the unused 3 pin 2 i NOTE Ties pin coDrectorieaTo used 2 plug between the charger and the charger adapter Connect the charger s 10 pin connector to the AD 109 desktop charger adapter s plug SS Desktop charger adapter Supplied screws L 10 pin connector BATTERY CHARGING FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY 7 Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 109 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following are additionally required
8. ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURVIVAL CRAFT 2 WAY RADIO IC GM1600 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter ference 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 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 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 103Y Rechargeable Ni Cd Battery Pack BP 2
9. and call channel number Afd appear Push CALL again for 3 sec until a 0 ve long beep changes to 2 short beeps _ to enter call channel programming Ef ef condition othe aN Im Call channel number to be programmed flashes Push AT W to select the desired channel Push CALL to program the dis played channel as the call channel The call channel number stops flashing E Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC GM1600 s squelch level use the AT W keys In order to receive signals properly the squelch must be ad justed to the proper level Push SQL MONI then adjust the squelch level with V SQL indicator starts blinking There are 11 squelch levels to choose from OP is completely open 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch level 2 Push SQL MONI again to return to normal condition When no switch is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to normal condition Blinks during the squelch level adjutment Sol Zen 21 ear _ Indicates the SQL Push squelch level BASIC OPERATION 4 B Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT SQL MONI and Hi Loev O to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push Hi Lo ev O for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF TO SQL saat rani push t t for 1 sec o Appears while the lock f
10. 7 6 Emm 4 BASIC OPERATION B Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 Distress channel is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica tions While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 16 to select Channel 16 Push CH to return to the condition before selecting Chan nel 16 or push A V to select the operating channel SQL LLLE Push I 9 Call channel The call channels can be re programmed p 9 and may be used to store your most often used channels for quick recall CD Push CALL 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 9 for details Push CH to return to the condition before selecting the call channel or push AT W to select the operating chan nel Em wan a ng an Receiving and transmitting D Rotate VOL clockwise to tum power ON 2 Set the volume and squelch level Push SQL MONI and push V to open the squelch Push SQL MONI to stop the SQL indicator blinking then rotate VOL to set the volume level Push SQL MONI and push 4 to set the squelch level 3 Push AT W to select the desired channel When receiving a signal the TRANSMIT RECEIVE indicator lights green while audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of VOL may be nec
11. Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip N 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 attached to the belt clip and may not swivel properly The transceiver could then be acciden tally dropped and scratched or damaged OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY E HM 125 descriptions Alligator type clip To attach the speaker mic KS to your shirt eS SQ PTT switch Transmits when push Receives when release Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water without connecting with the transceiver If the connector becomes wet be sure to dry BEFORE connecting it to the transceiver NOTE The microphone is located at the top of the speaker microphone as shown in the diagram above To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice hold the microphone approx 2 5 cm 1 inch from your mouth and speak in a normal voice level WAAA ADA B Attachment Insert the speaker mic connector onto MIC SP connector and carefully screw it tight as shown in the diagram below Be careful not to cross thread the connection Set the triangle Detaching mark to the front 3 Pull up the cap side in the direction of the arrow to detach it Attaching Attach
12. municipal waste stream Call 1 800 822 8837 for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer Turn the transceiver OFF when charging an attached bat tery pack Otherwise the battery pack may not become full charging or may not charge properly BATTERY CHARGING FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY Battery cautions CAUTION NEVER insert a battery pack or a trans ceiver with the battery pack attached that is wet or soiled into the charger This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger The charger is not wa terproof and water can easily get into it NEVER incinerate used battery packs Internal battery gas may cause an explosion NEVER immerse a battery pack in water If the battery pack becomes wet be sure to wipe it dry immediately par ticularly the battery terminals and especially BEFORE at taching it to the transceiver NEVER short terminals of the battery pack Also current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace etc Those may cause burn electric shock or fire Therefore be careful when carrying in a pocket backpack or handbag and when placing the radio near metal objects If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight Then fully charge the battery pack again If the battery still do not retain a charge or very little a new battery pack must be replaced
13. power is ON The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec after power is turned ON Push Battery voltage Battery voltage indicator OFF indicator ON default 9 Signal strength indicator SI The signal strength indicator displays received signal strength like an S meter This function is convenient to check the sig nal strength visually The strength is displayed at 4 steps The antenna mark and 3 bars appear when receiving strong signals The antenna mark only appears when receiving no signal when the signal strength indicator is ON Signal strength indicator OFF default Signal strength indicator ON SETMODE 5 Squelch sensitivity function SS When this function is turned ON blocking against noise is im proved Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise Push Squelch sensitivity OFF default Squelch sensitivity ON VOX gain ga Available for on board use only Adjusts the VOX gain level from 1 to 6 when speaking into the optional headset Setting the VOX gain to 1 increases the sensitivity Setting the VOX gain to 6 reduces the sensitivity VOX gain 3 default VOX gain 6 2 15 5 SET MODE VOX delay dL Available for on board use only Sets the VOX delay timer 0 5 to 3 0 sec in 0 5 sec steps keeping the radio in transmit mode after you stop speaking Setting the delay to 0 5 0 5 sec is a short VOX delay
14. r O to turn the VOX function ON OFF while connecting the optional headset and headset adapter to the MIC SP connector VOX appears on the LCD while the VOX function is ON The VOX gain and VOX delay can be set in the SET mode pgs 14 and 15 5 SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiver functions beep tone function monitor switch action back lighting function LCD contrast selection auto power save function self check function battery voltage indicator signal strength indicator squelch sensitivity function VOX gain and VOX delay Available for on board use only SET MODE SET mode operation Turn power OFF While pushing SQL MONI turn power ON to enter the SET mode bp Beep tone function setting appears Push SQL MONI or SQL MONI A W to select the desired item if necessary Push AT W to select the desired condition of the item 5 Push 16 to exit the SET mode VOX delay VOX gain ty Signal strength indicator Battery voltage Beep tone Available for on board use only Starting item 4 oF a ron eg fs gt Push ana SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle Monitor switch Backlighting 1 a I t4 LCD contrast wf t t
15. the cap in the direction of the arrow completely CAUTION Attach the speaker microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental drop ping or water intrusion into the connector IMPORTANT KEEP the transceiver s MIC SP connector cap attached when the speaker microphone is not in use Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached however the terminals pins will become rusty or the transceiver will function abnormally if the con nector has become wet Y 1 1 1 4 23 1 CHANNEL LIST FOR SURVIVAL OPERATION Channel number 156 300 MHz Channel number 156 400 MHz Channel number 156 450 MHz 156 500 MHz 156 550 MHz 156 600 MHz 156 650 MHz 156 700 MHz 156 750 MHz 156 800 MHz 156 850 MHz 156 375 MHz 156 425 MHz 156 475 MHz 156 575 MHz 156 625 MHz 156 675 MHz 156 725 MHz 156 875 MHz U S A version is low power only PROBLEM The transceiver does not turn ON TROUBLESHOOTING 1 1 POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery is exhausted Bad connection to the battery pack SOLUTION Change to a new battery pack Survival Recharge the battery pack On board e Check the connection to the transceiver No sound from the speaker Squelch level is too deep Volume level is too low Speaker has been exposed to water Water has entered the MIC SP connector Set sq
16. 24 and Lithium Battery Pack BP 234 WARNING 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 damage 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 light is red You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch or VOX function ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2 5 cm 1 inch away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clips which are listed on page 26 when attaching the radio to your belt etc to ensure FCC RF ex posure compliance requirements are not exceeded To provide the recipi ents of your transmission the best sound quality hold the radio in an almost vertical position at least 5 cm 2 inches from your mouth the mi crophone is located next to the speaker so you should talk into the speaker The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF e
17. 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 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND 5 2 E Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied Qty DNeckstrap Battery charger BC 158 Belt clip MB 103Y AC adapter BC 147A E 5 Ni Cd battery pack BP 224 Depends on versions B Attachments Neckstrap To attach the neckstrap pass the neckstrap through the loop on the top of the transceiver as illustrated at right 9 Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below 2 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 GM1600 completely then turn
18. ding on versions Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours BP 224 BC 121N MULTI CHARGER AD 109 cHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 124 ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 109 are required simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased separately Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours BP 224 BC 158 pEskroP cHARGER BC 147A E AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver Charging time approx 8 hours BP 224 The supplied AC adapter is dependent on version DC CABLES FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY 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 Different versions of this radio use different options Ask your authorized dealers for details Count on us A 6383D 1EX Printed in Japan lcom Inc 2004 2006 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
19. essary at this point Push Hi Lo v O to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected no indication when high power is selected Choose low power to conserve battery power choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only 5 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone The TRANSMIT RECEIVE indicator lights red while transmitting 6 Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a moment after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches 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 Z automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec 5 Push to transmit 6 Release to receive Power ON TE Ed 2 Set volume 89 7 Speaker P NN Microphone 2 Set the squelch level 2 Set the squelch level Select channel Select output power 8 4 BASIC OPERATION 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 nel for quick recall The channel number depends on version D Push CALL to select the call chan DILI e CALL
20. hment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver For U S A only CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations NOTE According to IMO resolution MSC 149 77 adopted on 3 June 2003 the following regulation has been executed The equipment should have provisions for its attachment to the clothing of the user and also be provided with a wrist or neckstrap For safety reasons the starp should include a suitable weak link to prevent the bearer from being en snared Instead of the handstrap a neckstrap is supplied with the equipment on or after 1st July 2005 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 GONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION wee RECOMMENDATION we ii FOREWORD we di IMPORTANT we ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS well PRECAUTION lii TABLE OF CONTENTS essere nennen iv 1 OPERATING RULES see see enn Ke RE Ke KEER SEE EE EE EG 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 W Supplied accessories 2 WB Attachments
21. le conversion Superheterodyne 0 25 pV typical 2 dBu EMF typical 0 35 typical 6 dBu EMF typical 70 dB 68 dB 70 dB 70 dB 40 dB 0 35 W typical at 10 distor tion with an 8 Q load 0 20 W at 10 distortion with an 8 load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation BATTERY PACKS lt FOR SURVIVAL CRAFT USE gt BP 234 LITHIUM BATTERY PACK 9 0 V 3300 mAh Lithium battery pack lt FOR ON BOARD USE gt e BP 224 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 750 mAh Ni Cd battery pack e BP 225 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 1100 mAh Ni Cd battery pack BELT CLIPS MB 103Y BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver MB 86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type 96 96 BELT HANGER wMB 96F Attaches with the supplied belt clip Not swivel type 5 MB 96N Belt hanger for swivel type OTHER OPTIONS FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY HM 125 SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof IPX7 1 m 3 ft depth for 30 min speaker mi crophone Includes an alligator clip to attach the speaker mic to your shirt or 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 OPTIONS 1 3 CHARGERS FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 109 CHARGER ADAPTER BC 145A E AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depen
22. or USA at 7 2 V DC for GEN Useable temperature range USA GEN Antenna impedance Dimensions Projections not included Weight with BP 234 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC for USA at 7 2 V DC for GEN Modulation system Frequency error USA GEN Microphone impedance Max frequency deviation Adjacent channel power Audio harmonics distortion FM hum and noise 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS 156 300 156 875 MHz 16KOG3E 25 kHz Battery packs BP 234 or BP 224 For on board use only TX High 2 W 1 0 A TX Low 1 W 700 mA Max audio 200 mA 20 1 60 C 4 to 140 F 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F 50 Q 65 W x 145 H x 44 D mm 2 6 W x 57 32 H x 1 4 D inch Approx 385 0 13 6 oz 2 W Hi and 1 W Low Variable reactance frequency modulation 5 0 ppm 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 1 5 kHz 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F 2 kQ 5 0 kHz 70 dB 10 at 60 deviation 40 dB Spurious emissions USA GEN RECEIVER Receive system Sensitivity USA at 12 dB SINAD GEN at 20 dB SINAD Squelch sensitivity at threshold USA GEN e Intermodulation rejection ratio USA GEN Spurious response rejection ratio Adjacent channel selectivity Hum and noise Audio output power USA GEN 70 dBc typical 0 25 uW 30 MHz to 1 GHz 1 uW 1 2 GHz Doub
23. rage life of the BP 234 is about 5 years Once the expira tion date on the battery pack passes a new battery pack must be purchased For safety reasons once the BP 234 is used a spare one should be purchased The original battery pack can be continued to be used for regular communications save the spare one for emergency sit uations BP 234 Lithium battery pack IMPORTANT This battery pack is for EMERGENCY USE ONLY e Usable temperature range is within 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F e Stored temperature range is within 30 C to 35 C 22 F to 95 Once this bag s seal is broken a new emergency battery pack must be used for EMERGENCY use ma 17 Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation 2 CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn the 2 power OFF while charging Recommended temperature range for charging 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F e Use the specified chargers BC 158 BC 119N and BC 121N NEVER use another manufacture s charger e Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC 158 NEVER use another manufacture s adapters Recycling information The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this bat tery into the
24. ruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC GM1600 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 dio of personal injury fire or electric shock 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 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 verti cal NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 224 or BP 234 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 for U S A version 20 C 4 F or above 55 C 131 F for General version 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 the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attac
25. the screw clockwise NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged NOTE When the lock screw does not easily turn feels tight check to ensure the battery pack is sufficiently in serted to the transceiver DO NOT bang or cause high im pact to the battery pack as this may damage the battery the transceiver Screw position when removing battery EED Screw position when attaching battery NOTE When removing or attaching the battery pack use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot tom screw 9 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 If the seal is damaged waterproofing is not guaranteed WXGA AN 1 When attaching a battery pack make sure dust or else does A not adhere to the rubber seal If dust or anything else is on seal when attaching a battery pack the water resistant i seal may be compromised Make sure both the rubber seal purple is set into the groove correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it Correct position tt Rubber seal IT ee position
26. the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held p 10 While pushing this switch turn power ON to enter the SET mode p 11 p PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive Function display SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR pgs 10 14 Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR p 8 LOW appears when low power is selected No indication appears when high power is selected SOUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR p 9 Shows the squelch level MONITOR INDICATOR p 10 Appears when the monitor function is activated BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power Using rechargeable battery pack Indication Wa gt gt Charging Battery level Middle required No battery Fai blinks when the battery is over charged Using BP 234 battery pack Indication sin Wa gt gt 2 A new battery pack is required Battery level No battery Q VOX INDICATOR VOX appears when the VOX function is used p 10 SET MODE ITEM READOUT Indicates the SET mode items while in the SET mode p 11 LOCK INDICATOR Appears when the lock function is activated p 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number w In SET mode indicates the selected condition CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected p
27. uelch to the threshold point Rotate VOL to set a suitable level Drain water from the speaker Dry MIC SP connector Transmitting is impos sible or high power can not be selected Some channels are for low power or re ceive only The battery is exhausted The output power is set to low Change channels Change to a new battery pack Survival Recharge the battery pack On board e Push Hi Lo t O to select high power The displayed channel cannot be changed Lock function is activated e Push Hi Lo v O for 1 sec to cancel the function No beeps Beep tones are turned OFF Set the beep tones to ON Fix Beep User Beep on the SET mode Self check error Temperature e The temperature is outside of 35 to 80 31 F to 173 F 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 Transmitting continu ously while not speak ing when using VOX function Ambient noise is too loud Remove the headset cable Reduce the VOX gain setting 25 GENERAL Frequency coverage TX RX Mode Channel spacing Power supply requirement Current drain approx at 7 5 V DC f
28. unction is used E Signal strength indicator The received signal strength level is indicated by number of bars as below Only the antenna mark appears when receiving no signal or a very weak signal when the signal strength indicator is set to ON in the SET mode p 14 This indicator can be hidden by using the SET mode p 14 if de sired Indication Yu Y Signal strength No signal or Middl dle Very weak B Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level See p 12 for details of the monitor switch action Push SQLeMONI for 1 sec and keep holding to activate the monitor function e qu appears and audio is emitted Bi Backlighting function This function is convenient for nighttime operation The back lighting brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode p 12 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting ON qu appears and audio is emitted The backlighting is auto matically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity WE VOX function FOR ON BOARD USE ONLY The VOX function voice operated transmission starts trans mission without pushing PTT when you speak into the mi crophone then automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking hands free operation becomes possible NOTE An optional headset and headset adapter OPC 1392 is required for the VOX operation Push and hold SQL MONI then push Hi Lo
29. ushed The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity Backlighting ON Backlighting OFF default LCD contrast selection LC The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels 1 bright 4 dark default Push Middle contrast Low contrast default 13 5 SET MODE Auto power save function PS The auto power save function reduces battery drain by deac tivating 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 Push Power save ON Power save OFF default Self check function SC The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by itself and informs you in case a problem is found 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 80 C 31 F to 173 F approx Connected battery voltage Push Self check OFF default Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed see troubleshooting for advice p 24 N A Po o Battery voltage error Battery voltage indicator bt This function controls display or non display settings of the connected battery pack s voltage when the
30. xposure 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 RECOMMENDATION 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 battery pack rubber seal is dam aged the transceiver battery pack is cracked or broken or has been dropped or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio The IC GM1600 SUR VIVAL CRAFT 2 WAY RADIO 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 oper ation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in st
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