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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 your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy dur- ing 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 hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is n...
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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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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 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 transmit- ting. The trans...
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V safety training information …………………………… i in case of emergency …………………………………… ii recommendation …………………………………………… ii foreword ……………………………………………………… iii important ……………………………………………………… iii explicit definitions ……………………………………… iii features ……………………………………………………… iii precautions ………………………………………………… iv...
Page 7: Operating Rules
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 are prohibited under la...
Page 8: Supplied Accessories
2 supplied accessories and attachments 2 ■ supplied accessories battery pack handstrap belt clip battery charger (with 2 screws) antenna ac adapter (depending on version) ac adapter (different type is supplied depending on the version) ■ attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible a...
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Screw position when removing battery screw position when attaching battery make sure the rubber seal (purple) is properly seated in the groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it. Battery pack battery pack rubber seal groove correct position incorrect position note: when attaching a bat...
Page 10: Panel Description
4 panel description 3 ■ front, top and side panels microphone function display (pgs. 6, 7) speaker o !2 !1 !0 i t y u r w q e 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 t...
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T favorite/tag key [fav•tag] ➥ while pushing and holding this key, push [y]/[z] to select the favorite (tag) channels with ignoring un- tagged channels in the selected channel group in se- quence. (p. 8) • pushing this key only advances the displayed tag channel. ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To set or...
Page 12: Function Display
6 3 panel description ■ function display !5 !3 !4 i u o !2 !1 !0 !8 !6 q e r y t w !7 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) appe...
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!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 (p. 12) blinks while a...
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 chann...
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D u.S.A., international and canadian channels the transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 u.S.A., 59 inter- national 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 [ch/wx] again. W...
Page 16: Receiving and Transmitting
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] several times to open the squelch. ➥ push [vol], then push [y]/[z] to adjust ...
Page 17: Call Channel Programming
■ 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 channel group (u.S.A., in...
Page 18: Adjusting The Squelch Level
12 4 basic operation ■ adjusting the squelch level to adjust the squelch level, use the [y]/[z] keys as de- scribed below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. Q push [sql], then adjust the squelch le...
Page 19: Monitor Function
■ 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. Push and hold blinks while the monitor function is used. ■ aquaquake water draining f...
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
■ 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 scan- ning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (u.S.A., international and canada) independ...
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 Programming
■ set mode programming set mode is used to change the settings for 12 transceiver 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, power...
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 • off : silent operation d weather alert function “al” a noaa broadcast station transmits a weather al...
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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. Push auto scan off (default) auto scan on d dual/tri-watch function “dt” this item selects dualwatch or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for det...
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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. Push high contrast (default) low contrast d power save function “ps” the power save function red...
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 radios or icom charger. Using third-party or counterfe...
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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 dis- tributor. Warning! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into cont...
Page 29: Supplied Battery Charger
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...
Page 30: Optional Battery Charger
24 8 battery charging ■ optional battery charger d bc-162 installation supplied screws supplied screws • to a desktop • to a wall • for added stability eyelet: use a rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired. D charging q connect the ac adapter as shown below. W insert the battery pack with/...
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 ptt switch transmits during push. Receives during release. Microphone speaker alligator type clip to attach the speaker-mic. To your shirt or collar, etc. Turn the transceiver power off when connecting the ...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
26 troubleshooting 10 problem possible cause solution ref. The transceiver does not turn on. • the battery is exhausted. • the battery pack is not attached cor- rectly. • recharge the battery pack. • attach the battery pack correctly. P. 23 p. 3 no sound from speaker. • squelch level is too high. • ...
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 and Options
28 specifications and options 12 ■ specifications ï general • frequency coverage : transmit 156.025–157.425 mhz receive 156.050–163.275 mhz • mode : fm (16k0g3e) • power supply requirement : bp-251 and bp-252 only • current drain (at 7.4 v dc) : tx (5 w/1 w) 1.5 a/0.7 a max. Audio 0.2 a power save 2...
Page 35: Fcc Information
29 13 fcc information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 reasonable protection against h...
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