TEKCOM Industries Limited
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TM886-USA
Oct. 25, 2005
INTRODUCTION
Your marine transceiver TM-886 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed
for international operation. This allows you to transmit and receive on all international channels in
the VHF marine band, as assigned by the international Union (ITU). This unit is a quality piece of
electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. It is approved with
commercial-grade standards to give you clear, reliable communication.
Your transceiver is designed for many years of reliable, trouble-free performance. It is under
control of a microprocessor resulting in enhanced features and performance. The microprocessor
controls not only the marine band tuning but also dual watch, memory channels, and a host of
other useful features.
Your transceiver has the following features:
Channel 16 Switch
---- provides quick access to channel 16, the universal marine frequently used
channel.
PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry
---- Provides accurate and stable channel selection.
Squelch Adjustment
---- help eliminate noise between transmissions.
Key Lock
---- lets you lock the keypad in order to prevent the controls from accidental pressing.
High/Low Power Selection
---- lets you save power by selecting a suitable transmitting power for
long or short distances.
Battery Level Indicator
---- shows the battery pack’s condition.
Supplied Battery Charge Stand
---- lets you conveniently recharge your transceiver’s battery
pack.
Backlit LCD Display
----
allows you to operate the transceiver in dark environment.
Memory Channels
----
lets you store channels as memory channels.
Dual/Scan Button
----
lets you to select the reception of a programmed channel or
scan all the channels for existing channels.
We recommend you record your transceiver’s serial number here. This number is on the
transceiver’s back panel.
Serial Number_______________________
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your hand-held marine VHF radio contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-To-Talk (
PTT
)
button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
USING THE RADIO
