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Icom IC-M34 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-M34
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Instruction manual im34 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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I safety training information your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “occupational use only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the haz- ards, and the ways to minimize s...
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Ii in case of emergency 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 i...
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Foreword thank you for purchasing this icom radio. The ic-m34 vhf ma - rine 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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Iv precautions rwarning! Never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet. This may pose a fire 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 transmitting....
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V safety training information ......................................... I in case of emergency ..................................................... Ii recommendation ............................................................... Ii foreword ............................................................
Page 7: Operating Rules
1 1 operating rules 1 d 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 a...
Page 8: ■ 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 the antenna. • transmitting without an an- tenna may damage the trans- ceiver. Battery pack han...
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3 2 supplied accessories and attachments 2 ï battery pack to remove the battery pack: turn the screw counterclockwise one quarter turn, 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-m34 completely, then turn the...
Page 10: Panel Description
4 panel description 3 ■ front, top and side panels q power switch [pwr] push and hold to turn power on and off. W speaker-microphone connector [sp mic] (p. 25) connects the optional external speaker-microphone. Note: attach the [sp mic] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise...
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5 3 panel description 3 t favorite/tag key [fav•tag] ➥while pushing and holding this key, push [y]/[z] to se- lect the favorite (tag) channels with ignoring untagged channels in the selected channel group in sequence. (p. 8) • pushing this key only advances the displayed tag channel. ➥push and hold ...
Page 12: ■ Function Display
6 3 panel description ■ function display q transmit indicator (p. 10) appears while transmitting. W busy indicator ➥appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 10) ➥blinks while monitoring. (p. 13) e tag channel indicator (p. 15) appears when a tag channel is selected. R call chan...
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7 3 panel description 3 !1 squelch level indicator shows the squelch level. !2 volume level indicator ➥shows the volume level. ➥blinks when the volume mute is activated. (p. 11) !3 volume level adjusting indicator (p. 11) blinks while adjusting the volume level. !4 squelch level adjusting indicator ...
Page 14: 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. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power off while charging. D channel 16 channel 16 is the distress and safety chan...
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9 4 basic operation 4 d u.S.A., international and canadian channels the ic-m34 is pre-programmed with 59 u.S.A., 59 interna- tional and 63 canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. Q push [ch/wx] to select a regular channel. • if a weather channel appears, push...
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10 4 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. Q push and hold [pwr] to turn power on. W set the audio and squelch levels. ➥ push [sql], and push [z z] several times to open the squelch. ➥ push [vol], then push [y y]/[z z] to a...
Page 17: ■ Volume Mute Function
11 4 basic operation 4 ■ call channel programming call channel is used to access channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Q push and hold [u/i/c] (ch/wx) for 1 sec. Several times to select the desired ch...
Page 18: ■ Lock Function
12 4 basic operation ■ adjusting the squelch level to adjust the ic-m34’s squelch level, use the [y y]/[z z] keys as described below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be ad- justed to the proper level. Q push [sql], then adjust t...
Page 19: ■ Monitor Function
13 4 basic operation 4 ■ monitor function the monitor function opens the squelch. See p. 5 for details of the monitor key action. ➥ the monitor function activates while pushing and holding [moni] (sql). • “ ” blinks and audio is emitted. ■ aquaquake water draining function the ic-m34 uses a new tech...
Page 20: Scan Operation
14 scan operation 5 ■ 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, the weather alert and auto scan functions are available for standby convenience. These functions can be activated simul...
Page 21: ■ Setting Tag Channels
15 5 scan operation ■ setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, set the desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag setting from unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (u.S.A., international an...
Page 22: 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 is convenient for monitoring channel 16 when you are operating on another channel....
Page 23: Set Mode
17 7 set mode 6 7 ■ set mode programming set mode is used to change the settings for 12 transceiver functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri- watch function, monitor key action, automatic backlighting, lcd contrast...
Page 24: ■ Set Mode Items
18 7 set mode ■ set mode items d beep tone function “bp” select the key touch beep sound from on or us, or turn sound off. • us : the preset beeps (e.G. Do, re, mi) sound • on : a fixed beep sounds (default) • off: silent operation d weather alert function “al” a noaa broadcast station transmits a w...
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19 7 set mode 7 d auto scan function “as” the auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec. D dual/tri-watch function “dt” this item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for details. D monitor key action “sq”...
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20 7 set mode d lcd contrast setting “lc” set the lcd contrast level from high contrast or low con- trast. Note: the lcd contrast level between high contrast and low contrast makes no difference indoors. D power save function “ps” the power save function reduces current drain by deactivat- ing the r...
Page 27: 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 specified icom battery pack with icom radios or icom charger. Only icom battery pack is tested and approved for use and charge with icom ra- dios or icom charger. Using third-party or counter...
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22 8 battery charging warning! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your icom dealer or distrib- utor. Warning! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into cont...
Page 29: ■ Optional Battery Case
23 8 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ supplied battery charger ï charging connections do not charge batteries other than the bp-252. Q attach the bc-173 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. W connect the ac adapter as shown below. E insert the battery pack with/wit...
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24 8 battery charging ■ optional battery charger d bc-162 installation d charging q connect the ac adapter as shown below. W insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • the charge indicator lights orange. • the charge indicator blinks orange (or red) when the protector i...
Page 31: Optional Speaker-Microphone
25 9 optional speaker-microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ hm-165 descriptions never immerse the connector in water. If the connector be- comes wet, be sure to dry it before attaching it to the trans- ceiver. Note: the microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as sho...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
26 troubleshooting 10 problem possible cause solution ref. No sound from speaker. • squelch level is too high. • volume level is too low. • speaker has been exposed to water. P. 12 p. 11 p. 13 • set squelch to the threshold point. • push [y y]/[z z] after pushing [vol] to set a suitable level. • dra...
Page 33: Vhf Marine Channel List
27 11 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 34: Specifications
28 specifications 12 ï general • frequency coverage : transmit 156.025–157.425 mhz receive 156.050–163.275 mhz • mode : fm (16k0g3e) • channel spacing : 25 khz • power supply requirement : bp-251 and bp-252 only • current drain (at 7.4 v dc) : tx high (5 w) 1.5 a tx low (1 w) 0.7 a max. Audio 0.2 a ...
Page 35: Options
29 13 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d battery case and pack • bp-251 battery case battery case for 5 × aaa (lr03) alkaline cells. Output power level: 2 w • bp-252 l i-ion battery pack 7.4 v/980 mah li-ion battery pack. D chargers • bc-173 desktop charger + bc-174a/e ac adapter used ...
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