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Icom IC-M24 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-M24
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Instruction manual im24 vhf marine transceiver 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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Ii foreword thank you for purchasing this icom radio. The ic-m24 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Important read all instructions carefully and ...
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Ii 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. ❍ using channel 16 distress call procedure 1. “mayday mayday mayday.” 2. “this is ……………… ” (name of vessel) 3. Your call sign or other indica...
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Iii your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “general population use” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the fcc rf exposure limits for “gen...
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Iv votre radio icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (rf), en mode de transmission. Elle est conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, à 2,5 cm, aux limites d'exposition aux rf de la fcc, pour u...
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V rwarning! Never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet. This may pose a fi re hazard or result in an electric shock. Rwarning! 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 transmit- ting. The trans...
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Vi foreword ..................................................................................... I important ...................................................................................... I explicit definitions ................................................................... I features ....
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Vii for class b unintentional radiators this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...
Page 9: Operating Rules
D priorities • read all rules and regulations pertaining to call 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 un...
Page 10: ■ Supplied Accessories
2 supplied accessories and attachments 2 ■ supplied accessories ■ attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. Caution: • never carry the transceiver by holding just the antenna. • transmitting without an antenna can damage the transceiver. D hands...
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Make sure the rubber seal is properly seated in the groove and there is dust or other material is on it. Bp-266 bp-266 rubber seal groove battery cover battery cover correct position incorrect position bp-266 d battery pack to remove the battery pack: slide the latch and then lift the battery cover ...
Page 12: Panel Description
4 panel description 3 ■ front, top and side panels q antenna connector (p. 2) connect the supplied antenna here. W dc jack [dc] (p. 23) connect the charger or optional cable here. Note: attach the [dc] jack cap when the charger or op- tional cable is not connected. Otherwise, water will get into the...
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T volume/squelch/monitor key [vol/sql moni] ➥ push to enter the volume adjustment mode or the squelch adjustment mode.(p. 10) ➥ hold down for 1 second to activate the monitor func- tion.(p. 13) ➥ while holding down this key, hold down [ ] to turn on the power and enter the set mode.(p. 17) ➥ while i...
Page 14: ■ Function Display
6 3 panel description ■ function display q transmit icon (p. 11) appears while transmitting. W busy icon ➥ appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 11) ➥ blinks while monitoring. (p. 13) e tag channel icon (p. 15) appears when a tag channel is selected. R call channel icon (p....
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!1 sub channel readout ➥ displays channel 16 during a priority scan, dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 16) ➥ displays the set mode item while in the set mode. (p. 17) ➥ displays the volume level while in the volume adjust- ment mode. (p. 10) ➥ displays the squelch level while in the squelch adjust- ment m...
Page 16: Basic Operation
8 basic operation 4 ■ channel selection important: prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation (p. 23). To avoid damage to the trans- ceiver, turn off the power while charging. D channel 16 channel 16 is the distress and sa...
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D usa, international and canadian channels the transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 usa, 61 inter- national and 65 canadian channels. Choose the appropriate channel groups for your operating area. Q push [ch/wx] to select a regular channel. • if a weather channel appears, push [ch/wx] again. W hold...
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10 4 basic operation ■ adjusting the volume level the volume level can be adjusted using [vol/sql] and [ y] or [ z]. Q push [vol/sql] once to enter the volume adjustment mode, then push [ y] or [z] to adjust the volume level. • the “vol” icon starts blinking. • the transceiver has 31 volume levels a...
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■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna can damage the transceiver. Q hold down [ ] to turn on the power. W set the volume and squelch levels. You can enter each adjustment mode by pushing [vol/ sql]. ➥ enter the squelch adjustment mode, and then push [ z] one or more t...
Page 20: ■ Volume Loud Function
12 4 basic operation ■ call channel programming the call channel is used to access channel 9 (default). However, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group, for quick recall. Q hold down [u/i/c] (ch/wx) for 1 second, one or more times, to select the desi...
Page 21: ■ Lock Function
■ lock function this function electronically locks all keys (except for [ptt], [vol/ sql], [moni] (vol/sql), [ ] (hi/lo) and [ y] or [z]*) to pre- vent accidental changing of the channel and function access. * only in the volume or squelch adjustment mode, and volume loud and volume mute functions. ...
Page 22: Scan Operation
14 scan operation 5 ■ scan types scanning is an effi cient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and a normal scan. In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are selectable for standby convenience. These functions can be simultane...
Page 23: ■ Setting Tag Channels
■ setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as tag channels, or clear the tag on unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scan. Tag channels can be independently assigned to each usa, international and canada channel group. Q hold down [u...
Page 24: Dualwatch/tri-Watch
16 dualwatch/tri-watch 6 ■ description dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/tri- watch are convenient for monitoring channel 16 when you are operating on another channel...
Page 25: ■ Set Mode Programming
■ set mode programming the set mode is used to change the settings of transceiver's functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, prior- ity scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-watch function, monitor key action, automatic back- lighting, lcd contrast setting and ...
Page 26: ■ Set Mode Items
18 7 set mode ■ set mode items d beep tone function “bp” turn the key touch beep sound on or off. • off : for silent operation. • on : a beep sounds. D weather alert function “al” a noaa broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- fore any important weather announcements. When the func- tio...
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D auto scan function “as” the auto scan function automatically starts a normal or priority scan when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 seconds. D dual/tri-watch function “dt” set the watch type to dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 16) d monitor key action “sq” the monitor key tem...
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20 7 set mode d automatic backlighting “bl” this function is convenient for night-time operation. The backlight can be selected from on and off. • the backlight is automatically activated when any key except [ptt] is pushed. • the backlight is automatically turned off after 5 seconds of inac- tivity...
Page 29: Battery Charging
21 8 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ battery caution r danger! Use and charge only specifi ed icom battery pack with icom radios or icom chargers. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with icom radios or icom chargers. Using third-party or coun...
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22 8 battery charging ■ battery caution (continued) caution: shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature en- vironment (above +60˚c; +140˚f) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long ...
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23 8 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ supplied battery charger d charging do not use a charger other than the specifi ed one. Q turn off the transceiver's power. W connect the charger as shown below. • “ ” appears, and the battery icon scrolls while charging. E the charging ...
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24 8 battery charging d ad-123 installation (continued) w install the ad-123 into the holder space of the bc-119n or bc-121n with the supplied screws as shown. D charging • for bc-119n the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging of the li-ion battery pack. Charging time: approximately 2.5 hours the...
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25 8 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ad-123 charger adapters are installed in each slot. Ac adapter (purchased separately) dc power cable (opc-656) (connect to a dc power supply; 13.8 v/at least 7 a) x x see the instruction manual for details of the charger, led indication, o...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
26 troubleshooting 9 problem possible cause solution ref. The transceiver does not turn on. • the battery is exhausted. • the battery pack is not correctly in- serted. • recharge the battery pack. • correctly insert the battery pack. P. 23 p. 3 no sound from speaker. • the squelch level is too high....
Page 35: Vhf Marine Channel List
27 10 vhf marine channel list 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 note: simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in u.S.A. Waters. * low power only. Channel number frequency (mhz) 03 156.150 160.750 03 03a 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04 ...
Page 36: Specifications and Options
28 specifications and options 11 ■ specifi cations d general • frequency coverage : transmit 156.025–157.425 mhz receive 156.050–163.275 mhz • mode : fm (16k0g3e) • power supply requirement : bp-266 only • current drain (approximately) : tx (5 w/1.0 w) 2.3 a/0.9 a max. Audio 0.35 a typical power sav...
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