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Icom IC-M35 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-M35
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Instruction manual im35 vhf marine transceiver.
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Ii ce versions of the ic-m35 which display the “ce” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the european radio and telecommunication terminal directive 1999/5/ec. This warning symbol indicates that this equip- ment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or...
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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-m35 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 fi re hazard or result in an electric shock. Rwarning! Never hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm from exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver wil...
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V doc ................................................................................................... I in case of emergency ............................................................. Ii recommendation ....................................................................... Ii foreword ..........
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 (not supplied with some version) ■ attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. Caution! • never car...
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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, side and rear panels q antenna connector (p. 2) connects the supplied antenna. 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. Otherw...
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T volume/squelch/monitor key [vol/sql moni] ➥ push to enter the volume adjustment mode and the squelch adjustment mode.(pgs. 11, 12) ➥ push to restore the changed volume level by the noise detection, volume loud, or volume mute function to the original.(pgs. 12, 20) ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To act...
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. ➥ the bars appear in ascending order repeatedly while the volume loud function is activated.(p. 12) ➥ blinks while the volume mute function is activated.(p. 12) !3 volume 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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D u.S.A., international and atis channels the transceiver is pre-programmed with u.S.A.*, interna- tional and atis † channels. These channel groups may be specifi ed for the operating area. * u.K. Version only. † german and holland versions only. Q push [ch] to select a regular channel. W push and h...
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10 4 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Q push and hold [ ] to turn power on. W set the volume and squelch levels. You can enter each adjust mode with [vol/sql moni]. ➥ enter the squelch adjustment mode, and push [ z] sev...
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■ call channel programming call channel is used to access channel 16 (default; may differ according to the version), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Q push and hold [ch] for 1 sec. Once or twice to select the desire...
Page 18: ■ Volume Loud Function
12 4 basic operation ■ volume loud function the volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing [loud mute]. The function does not work when the volume level is 31. Q push [loud mute] to activate the volume loud function. • the volume level is set to the maximum level (level 31). • the ...
Page 19: ■ Lock Function
■ lock function this function electronically locks all keys (except for [ptt], [vol/sql moni], [loud mute], [hi/lo ] and [ y]/[z]*) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. * in the volume or squelch adjustment mode only. ➥ push and hold [hi/lo ] for 1 sec. To turn the lock func- t...
Page 20: Scan Operation
14 scan operation (except holland version) 5 ■ scan types scanning is an effi cient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, the auto scan function is available for standby convenience. This function can be activated d...
Page 21: ■ Setting Tag Channels
■ setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as tag channels or clear tag for 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 atis) independently. Q push a...
Page 22: Dualwatch/tri-Watch
16 dualwatch/tri-watch (except holland version) 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 oper...
Page 23: Set Mode
D set mode items (the display shows the current settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.) 17 7 set mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • auto scan † starting item • beep tone • low fix* • scan resume timer † • dual/tri-watch † • automatic backlighting • power save •...
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. • off : for silent operation. • on : a fi xed beep sounds. • us : the preset beeps (e.G. Do, re, mi) sound. D priority scan function “pr” (not available with holland version) th...
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D dual/tri-watch function “dt” (not available with holland version) this item can be set as dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 16) d monitor key action “sq” the monitor key opens the squelch temporarily. This item sets the key action. • pu (push) : the monitor function is activated by pushing and holding [...
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20 7 set mode d power save function “ps” the power save function reduces current drain by deactivat- ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals. • off : the power save function is turned off. • on : the power save function is turned on. The power save function will be activated when no signal is ...
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 misuse of lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow- ing hazards: smoke, fi re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg- radation of battery performance. R danger! Use and charg...
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22 8 battery charging warning! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odour, heats up, or is discoloured or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your icom dealer or distributor. 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 fl at surface, such as a desk, if desired. W connect the ac adapter as shown below. E insert the battery pack with/wi...
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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. • the 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 • international channels 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 11 12 13 14 15* ...
Page 34: Specifications
28 specifications 12 ï general • frequency coverage : transmit 156.000–161.450 mhz receive 156.000–163.425 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 at 6 w : 1.5 a typical at 5 w : 1.3 a typical at 1 w : ...
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 at high (depends on the pre-setting for german version.) • bp-252 l i-ion battery pack 7.4 v/980 mah li-ion battery pack. D charg...
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