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BATT

CALL LOW

DUP

USA
INT
CAN

BUSY

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.

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Function display

PANEL DESCRIPTION

CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5)
Appears when a call channel is selected.

TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears while transmitting.

LOCK INDICATOR (p. 6)
Appears while the lock function is activated.

WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (p. 14)
Appears while the weather alert function is
activated; blinks when alert tone is received.

SCAN INDICATOR (pgs. 12, 14)
Blinks while scanning; appears when the
auto scan function is in standby.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS
“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” ap-
pears during tri-watch. (p. 10)

DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 8)
Appears when the optional voice scrambler
is activated.

SCRAMBLE CODE READOUT (p. 8)
Shows the scrambler code while setting.

TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when a tag channel is selected.

CHANNEL INDICATORS (pgs. 5, 6)
Indicate whether a U.S.A., international,
Canadian or weather channel is selected.

CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
• Indicates the selected operating channel

number. (pgs. 5, 6)

• In SET mode, indicates the selected con-

dition. (pgs. 13, 14)

LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7)
• Appears when low power is selected.
• Blinks when extra low power is selected.

BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when receiving a signal or when
the squelch opens.

Summary of Contents for IC-M1 euro

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...ks except in the methods de scribed in this manual KEEP the transceiver at least 3 3 ft 1 m away from the ship s navigation compass DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper atures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C or in areas subject to direct sunlight such as the dashboard AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they may damage the transceive...

Page 3: ... operation 8 Call channel programming 9 Automatic backlighting 9 3 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH 10 Description 10 Operation 10 4 SCAN OPERATION 11 12 Scan types 11 Setting tag channels 12 Starting a scan 12 5 SET MODE 13 14 SET mode programming 13 SET mode items 13 6 BATTERY CHARGING 15 16 Battery cautions 15 Battery charging 15 7 UNPACKING AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 17 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 9 CHANNEL LIST 19...

Page 4: ... when pushed for 3 sec p 12 TRANSMIT POWER LOCK SWITCH H L LOCK Toggles high power and low power 1 W when pushed p 7 While pushing SQL push this key to select extra low power 150 mW p 7 Toggles the lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 6 CHANNEL WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH CH WX U I C Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed mo mentarily pgs 5 6 Selects one of...

Page 5: ...MONITOR SWITCH SQL Opens the squelch and monitors the op erating channel while being pushed Sets the squelch level with the channel selector p 6 ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 17 Connects the supplied antenna CHANNEL SELECTOR CH Sets an operating channel during normal operation pgs 5 6 Sets a squelch threshold level while pushing SQL p 6 Checks tag channels or changes scan ning direction during scan p 12 Sel...

Page 6: ... auto scan function is in standby DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI ap pears during tri watch p 10 DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected SCRAMBLER INDICATOR p 8 Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated SCRAMBLE CODE READOUT p 8 Shows the scrambler code while setting TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 12 Appears when a tag channel is selected C...

Page 7: ... transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy Operating rules PRIORITIES 1 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 2 You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operatin...

Page 8: ...lect the call channel of the selected channel group CALL and call channel number appear Each channel group may have an independent call channel after changing a call channel Push USA 9 16 2 BASIC OPERATION 5 USA Push for 1 sec INT DUP U S A channels Canadian channels International channels CAN TAG U I C CH WX U I C CH WX U I C CH WX CALL USA TAG DU S A Canadian and international channels There are...

Page 9: ...delays to close If you want to cut the squelch noise set the level to 2 or more 2 BASIC OPERATION 6 DWeather channels There are 10 weather channels Used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration broadcasts The IC M1 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel during standby on a regular channe...

Page 10: ...ome channels are for low power only An extra low power is available for short distance communica tions Push H L while pushing SQL in such case 4 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission for GMDSS use 5 Release PTT to receive TX BUSY CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam age the transceiver IMPORTANT To maximize the r...

Page 11: ...OFF repeat step 2 SCRM disappears DProgramming scramble codes There are 128 codes 00 to 127 available for programming In order to understand one another all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code 1 Select an operating channel except channel 16 or weather channels 2 Make sure the scramble function is OFF then push and hold SCN SCRM until step 4 SCRM appears 3 While continuing t...

Page 12: ...nter call chan nel programming condition Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flashes USA TAG CALL USA TAG CALL USA TAG 4 Rotate the channel selector to select the desired channel 5 Push 16 9 to program the dis played channel as the call channel The call channel number and channel group stop flashing Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation The a...

Page 13: ... push DW TRI again Call channel Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 07 DUP INT TRI TAG CALL INT BUSY TRI TAG DUP DUP INT BUSY TRI TAG INT TRI TAG TRI DW Tri watch starts Push for 1 sec Signal is received on call channel Signal received on channel 16 takes priority Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears If a signal is received on channel 16 dualwatch tri watch pauses on channel 16 unt...

Page 14: ... searches through all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16 When a signal is detected on channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 WX CH 05 CH 04 CH 03 Normal scan like priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence However unl...

Page 15: ...n resume timer and auto scan function in advance using SET mode p 14 1 Select the desired channel group USA CAN INT by pushing CH WX U I C for 1 sec if desired When the weather alert function is in use select the desired weather channel with CH WX and the channel selector 2 Push SCN to start priority or normal scan SCAN appears and flashes in the function display 16 appears during priority scan Wh...

Page 16: ... condition SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiver functions the beep tone function the automatic backlighting weather alert function normal priority scan scan resume timer and auto scan function 1 Turn power OFF 2 While pushing SQL turn power ON and continue push ing SQL until bP appears 3 After the display appears release SQL 4 Push SQL to select the desir...

Page 17: ... scan searches all tag channels in se quence while monitoring channel 16 Normal scan default Priority scan DScan resume timer St The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until the signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses 5 sec and resumes even if a signal is being received on channels except for channel 16 DAuto scan fu...

Page 18: ...800 8 BATTERY for bat tery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer R B R C R B R C Ni Cd Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Recommended temperature range for charging 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Use the supplied charger AD 58 or optional charger BC 119 for rapid charging only NEVER us...

Page 19: ...69 1 Connect the AC adapter BC 123 or optional cable CP 17L or OPC 515L as shown below 2 Insert the transceiver with attached battery pack or the battery pack only into the charger The charge indicator lights orange 3 Charge the battery pack until the charge indicator changes to green Charging time Approx 1 to 1 5 hours BC 119 AD 69 6 BATTERY CHARGING 16 Turn power OFF AD 58 BC 122A E CP 17L or OP...

Page 20: ...nsmitting without an antenna may dam age the transceiver Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown in the diagram at right DBelt clip Attach the belt clip with the supplied metal screws Conveniently attaches to your belt DHandstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the trans ceiver as illustrated at right Facilitates carrying NEVER...

Page 21: ...nly The battery is exhausted The output power is set to low or extra low Change channels Recharge the battery pack Push H L to select high power pgs 5 7 p 15 p 7 The displayed channel cannot be changed Lock function is activated Push H L LOCK for 1 sec to cancel the function p 6 Scan does not start TAG channel is not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG chan nels p 12 Scan starts automati ca...

Page 22: ...5 156 175 64 156 225 160 825 64A 64A 156 225 156 225 INT 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 20A 157 000 157 000 Channel number 66A Frequency MHz 66A USA CAN Transmit Receive 156 275 160 875 65A 65A 156 275 156 275 156 325 160 925 67 67 156 375 156 375 68 68 156 425 156 425 69 69 156 475 156 475 70 70 156 525 156 525 71 71 156 575 156 575 72 72 156 625 156 625 73 73 156 675 156 675 74 74 ...

Page 23: ... TX High 1 8 A max Max audio 300 mA max Power saved13 mA typ Power supply requirement Icom battery packs Frequency stability 10 ppm 20 C to 60 C Useable temperature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions with BP 185 52 5 W 129 H 30 D mm Projection is not included 21 16 W 53 32 H 13 16 D in Weight with BP 185 280 g 9 9 oz TRANSMITTER Output power at 8 4 V 5 W 1 W and 0 15 W Modulation system Va...

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