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Icom IC-M1 euro Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: VHF Marine Transceiver

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    Instruction manual vhf marine transceiver ic- m1 this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference..

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    I r 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 2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti- cal. Ma...

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    Important ........................................................................ I cautions .......................................................................... I table of contents ..................................................... Ii 1 panel description .....................................

  • Page 4: Panel Description

    Panel description 1 1 ■ front panel function display (p. 3) dualwatch/tri-watch switch [dw •tri ] (p. 10) • starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily. • starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec. • stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is ac- tivated. Scan switch [scn •scrm ] • starts and stops normal o...

  • Page 5: Top and Side Panels

    Battery pack release button to remove the battery pack: push and hold the battery release button downwards, then open the battery pack as shown below. To attach the battery pack: mate the notched ends of the transceiver and the battery pack, and click the battery pack into place. 1 panel description...

  • Page 6: Function Display

    Batt call low wx dup usa int can busy tx scrm dual tri alt scan tag low battery indicator (p. 15) blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 6 v or below. The attached battery pack requires charging in this case. ■ function display 1 panel description 3 call channel indicator (p. 5) appears wh...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Basic operation 2 4 inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a ship-radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes. (2) operator’s license a restricted radiotelephone operator...

  • Page 8: Channel Selection

    ■ channel selection d channel 16 channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency com- munications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/ tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor chan- nel 16. D channel 9 (call...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Squelch Level

    ■ adjusting the squelch level the ic-m1 has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals prop- erly, as well as for scan to func- tion, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level. 1 while pushing [sql], rotate the channel selector. - the first click of the...

  • Page 10: Receiving and Transmitting

    2 basic operation 7 ■ receiving and transmitting 1 rotate [off/vol] clockwise to turn power on, then set to the 10 o’clock position. - use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary. Refer to the previous page for details. 2 rotate the channel selector to select the desired channel. -...

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    Usa voice scrambler off usa scrm voice scrambler activated usa scrm set desired scramble code here after “scrm” appears, rotate: [ch] scrm scn push and hold 2 basic operation 8 d activating the scrambler the optional voice scrambler provides private communica- tions. In order to receive or send scra...

  • Page 12: Call Channel Programming

    2 basic operation 9 ■ call channel programming the call channel key is used to select channel 9, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. 1 push [ ch/wx• u/i/c] for 1 sec. Several times to select the de- sired channel group (usa, int, can) to be ...

  • Page 13: Description

    ■ 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 dualwatch/tri-watch 3 10 ■ operation 1 select the desired operating channel. 2 push [dw •tri ] mom...

  • Page 14: Scan Operation

    Scan operation 4 11 ■ scan types scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, weather alert and automatic scan start function is available for standby convenience. (p. 14) set the tag channels (sca...

  • Page 15: Setting Tag Channels

    4 scan operation 12 ■ setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (usa, can, int) independently...

  • Page 16: Set Mode

    Set mode 5 13 ■ set mode items d 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. The beep tone volume is linked with [off/vol]. D automatic backlighting “bl” this function is convenien...

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    5 set mode 14 d weather alert function “al” an noaa broadcast station transmits an weather alert tone before an important weather information. When the weather alert function is turned on, the transceiver detects the alert, then flashes the “alt” indicator until the transceiver is oper- ated. The pr...

  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    Battery charging 6 15 ■ battery cautions never incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. Never immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry before attaching it to the transceiver. Never short terminals of the battery pac...

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    D attaching the ad-58 to a wall d installing the ad-69 to the bc-119 1 connect the cable as shown below. 2 attach the ad-69 with the 2 supplied screws. D charging with the ad-58 1 connect the ac adapter (bc-122) or optional cable (cp-17l or opc-515l) as shown below. 2 insert the transceiver with att...

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    Unpacking and accessory attachment 7 17 d unpacking the following accessories are supplied: qty. 1 flexible antenna (fa-s57v) ........................................... 1 2 handstrap ....................................................................... 1 3 belt clip .................................

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 8 18 problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. • the battery is exhausted. • bad connection to the battery pack. • recharge the battery pack. • check the connection to the transceiver. P. 15 p. 2 no sound comes from the speaker. • squelch level is too deep. • volume lev...

  • Page 22: Channel List

    Channel list 9 19 channel number usa can transmit receive 01 156.050 160.650 01a 156.050 156.050 02 156.100 160.700 02a 156.100 156.100 03 156.150 160.750 03a 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04a 04a 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05a 05a 156.250 156.250 06 06 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 07a 07a...

  • Page 23: Specifications and Options

    Specifications and options 10 20 ■ options • ad-58 battery charger + bc-122a/e ac adapter used for regular charging of battery packs. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: 15 hours. • bc-119 desktop charger (or bc-121 multi-charger) + ad-69 desktop charger adapter used for rapid ...

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    A-5373h-1us- q printed in japan copyright © 1995 by icom inc. 6-9-16 kamihigashi, hirano-ku, osaka 547 japan.