Icom IC-M32 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM32

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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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

W ARNING

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 hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.

This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm

(1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.

• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip

(MB-68/74/74N/87), Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack (BP-224), Li-ion

Battery Pack (BP-252) and Alkaline Battery Case (BP-223).

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

CAU TION

•

DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.

• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.

• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 32 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.

The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

Occupational/Controlled Use

The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

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USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”

2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)

3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel.

4. “LOCATED AT ..................... ” (your position)

5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.

6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH

WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective.

For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver.

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M32 VHF

MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

carefully and completely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—

This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M32.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

RWARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

DEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

FEATURES

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Waterproof construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the transceiver’s submersible construction meets

IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection (1 meter depth for 30 min.).

* Only when the battery pack and flexible antenna are attached.

☞

Dualwatch and tri-watch functions

Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of your choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving a channel of your choice—tri-watch.

☞

Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 16(H) × 32(W) mm;

5 ⁄

8

(H) × 1

1 ⁄

4

(W) inch, the IC-M32’s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

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Simple operation

9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly operation. The independent volume and channel buttons are located on the front panel for convenient one-hand operation.

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PRECAUTION

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 from exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm

(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-223, BP-224, or BP-252.

Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.

DO NOT

use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F).

KEEP

the transceiver out of the reach of children.

KEEP

the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

BE CAREFUL!

The transceiver’s right-side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods.

BE CAREFUL!

The transceiver meets IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.

* Only when the battery pack and flexible antenna are attached.

MAKE SURE

the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,

Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................... i

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .............................................. ii

RECOMMENDATION ......................................................... ii

FOREWORD ..................................................................... iii

IMPORTANT ...................................................................... iii

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................... iii

FEATURES ........................................................................ iii

PRECAUTION ................................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v

1 OPERATING RULES ����������������������������������������������������� 1

2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ��� 2–3

■ Supplied accessories ................................................... 2

■ Attachments ................................................................. 2

3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ���������������������������������������������� 4–7

■ Front, top and side panels ........................................... 4

■ Function display .......................................................... 6

4 BASIC OPERATION ������������������������������������������������ 8–13

■ Channel selection ....................................................... 8

■ Adjusting the volume level ........................................ 10

■ Adjusting the squelch level ....................................... 10

■ Receiving and transmitting ....................................... 11

■ Call channel programming ........................................ 12

■ Lock function ............................................................. 13

■ Automatic backlighting .............................................. 13

■ Monitor function ........................................................ 13

5 SCAN OPERATION ����������������������������������������������� 14–15

■ Scan types ................................................................ 14

■ Setting tag channels ................................................. 15

■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 15

6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ������������������������������������������ 16

■ Description ................................................................ 16

■ Operation .................................................................. 16

7 SET MODE ������������������������������������������������������������� 17–22

■ SET mode programming ........................................... 17

■ SET mode items ....................................................... 18

8 BATTERY CHARGING ������������������������������������������� 23–26

■ Battery charging ........................................................ 23

■ Battery caution .......................................................... 23

■ Optional battery case ................................................ 24

■ Optional battery chargers ......................................... 25

9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ����������������������������������������������� 27–28

■ MB-87 contents ......................................................... 27

■ To attach ................................................................... 27

■ To detach .................................................................. 28

10 TROUBLESHOOTING ������������������������������������������������� 29

11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ����������������������������������� 30

12 SPECIFICATIONS �������������������������������������������������������� 31

13 OPTIONS ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 32

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 law.

D Privacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

D Radio licenses

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.

OPERATING RULES

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(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator.

Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.

A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

NOTE: Even though the IC-M32 is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and

83, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels cannot be lawfully used by the general occupational in

USA waters.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

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Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied: Qty.

• Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Handstrap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Belt clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Battery charger (with 2 screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

D Handstrap

Pass the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. Facilitates carrying.

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Attachments

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.

CAUTION:

•

NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna.

• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

D Belt clip

Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

To attach the belt clip

To remove the belt clip

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Screw position when removing battery

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

2

D Battery pack

To remove the battery pack:

Turn the screw counterclockwise, 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-M32 completely, then turn the screw clockwise.

NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged.

NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw.

CAUTION:

When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack correctly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be damaged when attaching the battery pack.

If the seal is damaged, waterproofing is not guaranteed.

NOTE:

When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or else does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or else is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, the water resistant may be reduced.

Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it.

2

Screw position when attaching battery

OPEN

LO

CK

Correct position

Battery pack

Rubber seal

Groove

Incorrect position

Battery pack

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Front, top and side panels

w q

!0

Microphone o i u

Speaker

Function display

(p. 6) e r t y q

POWER SWITCH [PWR]

Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF.

w

ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)

Connects the supplied antenna.

e

SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCN•

DUAL

]

• Starts and stops normal or priority scan.

(p. 15)

• Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec.

(p. 16)

• Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation.

(p. 16) r

TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•

LOCK

]

• Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 11)

• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 13) t

VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS [+]/[–]•

[VOL]

• Adjusts the volume level. (p. 10)

• After pushing [SQL•

MONI

], push to adjust the squelch level. (p. 10) y

SQUELCH KEY [SQL•

MONI

]

• Push this key, then adjust the squelch level with [

+]/[–].

(p. 10)

• Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held.

(p. 13)

• While pushing this key, turn power ON to enter the set mode.

(p. 17)

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3 u

CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]•

[TAG]

• Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9)

• Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 17)

• Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 15)

• Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed both keys for 1 sec. (p. 15)

• While turning power ON, clears all tag channels in the selected channel group when both keys are pushed. (p.

15) i

CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX•

U/I/C

]

• Toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed. (p. 9)

• Selects one of 3 (or 2*) regular channel groups in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 9)

- U.S.A., International and Canadian* channels are available.

*Canadian channels are available for the USA version only.

• Push to return to the channel selection before selecting the channel 16 or the call channel with [16•9].

o

CHANNEL 16 KEY [16•9]

• Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 8)

• Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8)

- Channel 9 is factory default.

• Enters call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed for 3 sec.

(p. 12)

• Exits set mode when pushed during set mode operation.

(p. 17)

!0

PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Function display

q w e r t y

!8

!7

!6

!5

!4

!3

u i o

!0

!1

!2

q

TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 11)

Appears while transmitting.

w

BUSY INDICATOR

Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 11)

“ ” blinks while monitoring. (p. 13) e

TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15)

Appears when a tag channel is selected.

r

CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8)

Appears when the call channel is selected.

t

LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13)

Appears while the lock function is activated.

y

BATTERY INDICATOR

Indicates remaining battery power.

Indication

Battery level Full Middle

Charging required

No battery blinks when the battery over charged.

blinks when the battery is exhaustion.

u

SCAN INDICATOR (p. 15)

Blinks while scanning.

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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16)

“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during tri-watch.

o

DUPLEX INDICATOR

Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

!0

SUB CHANNEL READOUT

• Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan, dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 16)

• Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode. (p. 17)

• Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting. (p. 10)

• Indicates the volume level while volume setting. (p. 10)

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!1

SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR

Shows the squelch level.

!2

VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR

Shows the volume level.

!3

VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR

Blinks while adjusting the volume level.

!4

SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR

Blinks while adjusting the squelch level.

!5

CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT

• Indicates the selected operating channel number.

• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.

!6

CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 9)

“ ” appears when U.S.A.; “ ” appears when International; “ ” appears when Canadian channel group is selected.

(p. 9)

• “WX” appears when the weather channel group is selected.

• “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is activated; blinks when the alert tone is received.

!8

LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 11)

• “LOW” appears when low power is selected.

• “LOW” blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage.

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BASIC OPERATION

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 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 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor

Channel 16.

q

Push [16•

9

] to select Channel 16.

w Push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.

9

Push

D Channel 9 (Call channel)

Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 12) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall.

q

Push [16•

9

] for 1 sec. to select the call channel in the selected channel group.

• “CALL” and the call channel number appear.

• Each channel group may have its own call channel after programming a call channel. See the “Call channel programming” on p. 12 for details.

w

Push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.

Push for 1 sec.

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D U�S�A�, International and Canadian channels

There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International, and 61 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area.

q

Push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] to select a regular channel.

• If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] again.

w

Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.

• “DUP” appears for duplex channels.

e

To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] for

1 sec.

• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence.

D Weather channels

There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather channels possible in USA only).

q

Push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] to select the weather channel group.

w

Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel.

e

Push [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] to return to the condition before selecting the weather channel group.

U/I/C

Push

4

Push for 1 sec.

U/I/C U/I/C

U.S.A. channels

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CONVENIENT!

The IC-M32 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while in another channel (when the power save function is turned ON) or during scanning. See the

“SET mode items” on p. 18 for details.

U/I/C

International channels Canadian channels

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Adjusting the volume level

The volume level can be adjusted with [

+]/[–].

➥

Push [

+]/[–] to adjust the volume level.

• “VOL” indicator starts blinking.

• There are 32 volume levels to choose.

• When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to normal condition.

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Adjusting the squelch level

The IC-M32 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there is no control knob for it. 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•

MONI

], then adjust the squelch level with [

+]/[–].

- “SQL” indicator starts blinking.

- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.

- When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to normal condition.

Blinks during volume level adjustment.

Indicates the volume level.

Indicates the squelch level.

Blinks during squelch level adjustment.

w

Push [SQL•

MONI

] again to return to normal condition.

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CONVENIENT!

The squelch level adjustment key can be selected from

[Y]/[Z] and [

+]/[–] with following operation.

• While pushing both [SQL•

MONI

] and [Y], turn the power ON to set [Y]/[Z] to the squelch level adjustment key.

• While pushing both [SQL•

MONI

] and [

+], turn the power ON to set [ +]/[–] to the squelch level adjustment key.

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Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

q

Push and hold [PWR] to turn power ON.

w

➥

Push [SQL•

MONI

], and push [ –] to open the squelch.

➥

Push [SQL•

MONI

] to stop “SQL” indicator blinking, then push [ +]/[–] to set the volume level.

➥

Push [SQL•

MONI

], and push [

+]/[–] to set the squelch level.

e

Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.

- When receiving a signal, “ ” appears and audio is emitted from the speaker.

- Further adjustment of the volume may be necessary at this point.

r

Push [H/L•

LOCK

] to select the output power if necessary.

- “LOW” appears when low power is selected; no indication when high power is selected.

- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications.

- Some channels are for low power only.

Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.

-

“ ” appears.

- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.

y

Release [PTT] to receive.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.

For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M32 has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continuous transmission.

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q

Power ON t

Push to

transmit y

Release to

receive

Microphone eÊ

Set channel r

Set output

power w

Set volume w

Set the squelch level w

Set the squelch level

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Call channel programming

The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default, however, you can program your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall.

q

Push [CH/WX

•U/I/C

] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT,

CAN) to be programmed.

w

Push [16

•9

] for 1 sec. to select the call channel.

• “CALL” and call channel number appear.

e

Push [16

•9

] again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.

• Call channel number to be programmed flashes.

r

Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.

t

Push [16

•9

] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.

• The call channel number stop flashing.

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Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys (except for [

+]/[–],

[PTT], [SQL•

MONI

] and [H/L

•LOCK

]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access.

➥

Push [H/L•

LOCK

] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF.

Appears while the lock function is used.

LOCK

Push for 1 sec.

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Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 20)

➥

Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.

• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

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Monitor function

The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute. See p. 19 for details of the monitor switch action.

➥

Push [SQL•

MONI

] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor function.

• “ ” blinks and audio is emitted.

Blinks while the monitor function is used.

4

Push for 1 sec.

MONI

13

14

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SCAN OPERATION

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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 function is available for standby convenience. These functions can be activated simultaneously, depending on the settings in SET mode. (pgs. 18, 19)

PRIORITY SCAN

CH 01 CH 02

Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning.

Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communications.

Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 18)

NORMAL SCAN

CH 01 CH 02

WX* CH 16 CH 03

CH 05 CH 04

* Previously selected weather channel

when weather alert function is ON

Priority scan 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.

WX* CH 03

CH 05 CH 04

* Previously selected weather channel

when weather alert function is ON.

Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan,

Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel.

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Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels.

Non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, INT,

CAN) independently.

q

Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by pushing [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] for 1 sec., if desired.

w

Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel.

e

Push both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.

• “ ” appears in the function display.

r

To cancel the tag channel setting, push both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec.

• “ ” disappears.

✔

Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group

While pushing and holding both [Y] and [Z], turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group.

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts.

Push

DUAL

SCAN OPERATION

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■

Starting a scan

Set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance, using SET mode. (pgs. 18, 19) q

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•

U/I/C

] and [Y]/[Z].

w

Push [SCN•

DUAL

] to start priority or normal scan.

• “SCAN” blinks in the function display.

• “16” appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan.

• When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to scan resume timer setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)

• Push [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.

e

To stop the scan, push [SCN•

DUAL

].

• “SCAN” disappears.

• Pushing [PTT], [16•

9

] or [CH/WX•

U/I/C

] also stops the scan.

5

Receiving a signal and audio is emitted.

Push

DUAL

to stop the scan

15

16

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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

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Description

Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION

Call channel

■

Operation

q

Select the desired operating channel.

w

Push [SCN

•DUAL

] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch

(depending on SET mode setting).

• “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during tri-watch.

• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.

• Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel.

e

To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [SCN

•DUAL

] again.

[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.

DUAL

Tri-watch starts.

Push for 1 sec.

Signal is received on the call channel.

Dualwatch Tri-watch

• If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.

• If a signal is received on the call channel during triwatch, tri-watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.

• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/triwatch, push and hold [PTT].

Signal received on

Channel 16 takes priority.

Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.

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■

SET mode programming

SET mode is used to change the condition of 12 transceiver functions: Beep tone function, Weather alert function, Priority scan function, Scan resume timer, Auto scan function,

Dual/Tri-watch function, Monitor switch action, Automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, Auto power save function, Self check function and Battery voltage indicator.

D SET mode operation

q

Turn power OFF.

w

MONI

], turn power ON to enter SET mode.

• “bp” appears.

e MONI

] or [SQL•

MONI

] and [Y] to select the desired item, if necessary.

r

Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item.

t

9

].

D SET MODE ITEMS

The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.

Battery voltage Beep tone Weather alert Priority scan Scan resume timer

6

7

Self check

Power save

Starting item

LCD contrast

: Push

MONI

MONI

: Push and

Automatic

backlighting

Auto scan

Monitor switch Dual/Tri-watch

17

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SET mode items

D Beep tone function “bP”

You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones

OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. When ON is selected, a fixed beep

(Pi) sounds, and when US is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound.

• Beep tone synchronises with the volume level.

• The beeps sound during call channel programming and a weather alert tone indication even if this function is turned OFF.

Beep tone ON (default)

Push

User beep

Beep tone OFF

D Weather alert function “AL”

An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, the alert indicator (“ALT”) blinks and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any time during standby, or while scanning, when the power save function is activated.

• “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.

Push

Weather alert function

OFF (default)

Weather alert function

ON

D Priority scan function “Pr”

The transceiver has 2 scan types—normal (OFF) and priority (ON) scans. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.

Push

Normal scan (default) Priority scan

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D Scan resume timer “St”

The scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal has been received.

Push

Scan resume timer OFF

(default)

Scan resume timer ON

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

SET MODE

7

D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt”

This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for details.

Push

Dualwatch function

(default)

Tri-watch function

D Monitor switch action “Sq”

The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function temporarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD

(Ho) settings as shown below.

• Pu (PUSH): After pushing the [SQL•

MONI

] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio. The squelch is held open while continuously pushing and holding [SQL•

MONI

].

(default)

• Ho (HOLD): After pushing the [SQL•

MONI

] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio even [SQL•

MONI

] is released.

To close the squelch, push any key.

7

Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON

Push

Push setting (default) Hold setting

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SET MODE

D Automatic backlighting “bL”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key except for [PTT] is pushed.

• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

D Power save function “PS”

The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.

• ON : The power save function is turned ON. The power save function will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 sec.

• OFF: The power save function is turned OFF.

Push

Auto backlighting ON

(default)

Auto backlighting OFF

D LCD contrast selection “LC”

The contrast of the LCD can be turned ON (high contrast) and OFF (low contrast).

Power save ON

(default)

Push

Power save OFF

Push

LCD contrast ON

(default)

LCD contrast OFF

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D Self check function “SC”

The self check function checks transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. The following items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it switches to operation mode.

• Temperature : Outside of –25°C to +65°C; –13°F to +149°F

(approx.)

• Connected battery voltage

• Water intrusion

Push

Self check OFF (default) Self check ON

When error messages as shown below are displayed, see troubleshooting for advice. (p. 29)

SET MODE

7

D Battery voltage indicator “bt”

The voltage of the connected battery pack can be turned ON

(displayed for 2 sec.) or OFF (non-displayed) after power is turned ON.

Battery voltage indication OFF

(default)

Push

Battery voltage indication ON

7

Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error

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SET MODE

Function

SET MODE LIST

Indication

Beep tone function

Weather alert function

Priority scan function

Scan resume timer

"bP"

"AL"

"Pr"

"St"

Switch

OFF / ON* / US

OFF* / ON

OFF* / ON

OFF* / ON

Auto scan function

Dual/Tri-watch function

Monitor switch action

Automatic backlighting

LCD contrast selection

Power save function

Self check function

Battery voltage indicator

*Default setting

"LC"

"PS"

"SC"

"bt"

"AS"

"dt"

"Sq"

"bL"

OFF* / ON

Dual* / Tri

Push* / Hold

OFF / ON*

OFF / ON*

OFF / ON*

OFF* / ON

OFF* / ON

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■

Battery charging

Please refer to the BC-162 instruction manual when charging the BP-252

Li-ion battery pack

with the BC-162 desktop charger

.

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)

• Use the specified chargers (BC-150, BC-119N and BC-

121N).

NEVER use another manufacture’s charger.

• Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-150. NEVER use another manufacture’s adapters.

NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when installing alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.

D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable.

At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call

1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.

BATTERY CHARGING

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■

Battery caution

CAUTION! NEVER

insert battery pack/transceiver

(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it.

NEVER

incinerate used battery pack. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.

NEVER

immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.

NEVER

short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.

If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new battery pack must be purchased.

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8

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BATTERY CHARGING

D Charging connections

q

Attach the BC-150 to a flat surface, such as a desk or cabin, etc., if desired.

w

Connect the AC adapter as shown below.

e

Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger.

• The charge indicator lights green.

r

Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on the remaining power condition.

DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12 hours. Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must be charged for 8–12 hours only.

Battery pack

Transceiver

Charge indicator lights green when the battery pack

(with/without the transceiver) is inserted.

Turn power OFF

■

Optional battery case

When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.

q

Remove the battery case from the transceiver.

w

Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.

Supplied screws

BC-150

24

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied,

depending on the version.)

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■

Optional battery chargers

D AD-103 installation

q

Install the AD-103 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N.

w

Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-103 desktop charger adapter with the connector, then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws.

Screws supplied with the charger adapter

Desktop charger adapter

Connector

Not used

8

Plug

25

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BATTERY CHARGING

D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103

The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required.

• AD-103 charger adapter

• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).

Turn power OFF

Transceiver

AC adapter

(A different type, or no

AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.)

Battery pack

AD-103 charger adapter is installed in

BC-119N.

D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103

The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required.

• Six AD-103 charger adapters

• An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)

Turn power OFF

Battery pack

Transceiver

AC adapter

(Purchase separately)

AD-103 charger adapters are installed in each slot.

Optional OPC-515L (for

13.8 V power source) or

CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

DC power cable (OPC-656)

(Connect with the DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

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MB-87 contents

Qty.

q

Belt clip .......................................................................... 1 w

Base clip ........................................................................ 1 q w

SWIVEL BELT CLIP

9 w

Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the groove.

■

To attach

q

Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the transceiver as illustrated below.

e

Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below.

8

9

27

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SWIVEL BELT CLIP

■

To detach

➥

Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.

28

CAUTION:

HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING

OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT

CLIP�

Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.

TROUBLESHOOTING

10

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF�

The transceiver does not turn ON.

• The battery is exhausted.

• Bad connection to the battery pack.

No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too deep.

• Volume level is too low.

Transmitting is impossible, or high power can not be selected.

• Speaker has been exposed to water.

• Some channels are for low power or receive only.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The battery over charged.

• The output power is set to low.

• Set squelch to the threshold point.

• Push [

+]/[–] to set a suitable level.

• Drain water from the speaker.

• Change channels.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Verify the battery voltage is correct.

• Push [H/L•

LOCK

] to select high power.

The displayed channel cannot be changed.

• Lock function is activated.

Scan does not start.

No beeps.

• “TAG” channels are not programmed.

Self check error.

(Temperature)

• Beep tones are turned OFF.

• The temperature is outside of –25°C to

+65°C; –13°F to +149°F (approx)

• Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User

Beep) in SET mode.

p. 18

• Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal.

— p. 10 p. 10

— pgs. 8,

9, 30 p. 23

— p. 11

• Push [H/L•

LOCK

] for 1 sec. to cancel the function.

p. 13

• Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels. p. 15

Self check error.

(Battery voltage)

Self check error.

(Water intrusion)

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Check the connection to the transceiver.

• The connected battery pack’s voltage is more than 11 V.

• Water has entered the transceiver.

• Verify the battery voltage is correct.

• Have the transceiver checked at your local distributor or dealer to see whether the transceiver works properly or not.

p. 23 p. 3

—

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VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST

05A

06

07A

08

09

10

11

12

Channel number

USA INT

Frequency (MHz)

CAN Transmit Receive

01A

01 01 156.050 160.650

156.050 156.050

03A

02

03

04

02

03

156.100 160.700

156.150 160.750

156.150 156.150

156.200 160.800

13*

14

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

04A 156.200 156.200

156.250 160.850

05A 156.250 156.250

06 156.300 156.300

156.350 160.950

07A 156.350 156.350

08 156.400 156.400

09 156.450 156.450

10 156.500 156.500

11 156.550 156.550

12 156.600 156.600

13* 156.650 156.650

14 156.700 156.700

15*

16

17*

18A

15*

16

17

18

19

15* 156.750 156.750

16 156.800 156.800

17* 156.850 156.850

156.900 161.500

18A 156.900 156.900

156.950 161.550

*Low power only.

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

19A

20

20A

21A

22A

23A

24

25

26

27

28

61A

63A

64A

65A

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

60

61

62

63

64

65

65A

19A 156.950 156.950

20* 157.000 161.600

157.000 157.000

21 157.050 161.650

21A 157.050 157.050

157.100 161.700

22A 157.100 157.100

23 157.150 161.750

157.150 157.150

24 157.200 161.800

25 157.250 161.850

26 157.300 161.900

27 157.350 161.950

28 157.400 162.000

60 156.025 160.625

156.075 160.675

61A 156.075 156.075

156.125 160.725

62A 156.125 156.125

156.175 160.775

156.175 156.175

64 156.225 160.825

64A 156.225 156.225

156.275 160.875

65A 156.275 156.275

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

70

71

72

73

66A

67*

68

69

74

77*

78A

79A

80A

81A

82A

83A

84

84A

71

72

73

74

77

78

66

66A

67

68

69

70

79

80

81

82

83

84

66A*

68

70

156.325 160.925

156.325 156.325

67 156.375 156.375

156.425 156.425

69 156.475 156.475

Rx only

156.525

71 156.575 156.575

72 156.625 156.625

73 156.675 156.675

74 156.725 156.725

77* 156.875 156.875

156.925 161.525

78A 156.925 156.925

156.975 161.575

79A 156.975 156.975

157.025 161.625

80A 157.025 157.025

157.075 161.675

81A 157.075 157.075

157.125 161.725

82A 157.125 157.125

83 157.175 161.775

83A 157.175 157.175

84 157.225 161.825

157.225 157.225

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

9

10

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

85

85A

85 85 157.275 161.875

157.275 157.275

86 86

86A

87

87A

87

86 157.325 161.925

157.325 157.325

87 157.375 161.975

157.375 157.375

88

88A

88 88 157.425 162.025

157.425 157.425

21b Rx only 161.650

25b Rx only 161.850

28b Rx only 162.000

83b Rx only 161.775

WX channel

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive

RX only 162.550

RX only 162.400

RX only 162.475

RX only 162.425

RX only 162.450

RX only 162.500

RX only 162.525

RX only 161.650

RX only 161.775

RX only 163.275

NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general occupational in USA waters.

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D GENERAL

• Frequency coverage

• Mode

• Channel spacing

: Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz

Receive 156.050–163.275 MHz

: FM (16K0G3E)

: 25 kHz

• Power supply requirement : BP-223, BP-224 and BP-252 only

• Current drain (at 7.5 V DC) : TX High (5 W) 1.5 A typical.

Max. audio

Power save

200 mA typical

20 mA typical

• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C)

• Useable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F

• Dimensions

(Projections not included)

• Weight (with BP-224)

: 61 (W) × 135(H) × 41(D) mm

2

13

⁄

32

(W) × 5

5

⁄

16

(H) × 1

5

: Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz)

⁄

8

(D) inch

D TRANSMITTER

• Output power (at 7.5 V DC) : 5 W (Hi) and 1 W (Low)

• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency

• Max. frequency deviation

• Adjacent channel power

• Spurious emissions

: ±5 kHz

: 70 dB

: Less than –68 dBc

SPECIFICATIONS

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D RECEIVER

• Receive system

• Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

• Squelch sensitivity

: Double-conversion superheterodyne

: 0.25 µV typical

: Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)

• Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typical

• Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typical

• Adjacent channel selectivity

• Audio output power

: 70 dB typical

: 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8

Ω load

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation�

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OPTIONS

D BATTERY CASE AND PACK

• BP-223

battery case

Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) alkaline cells.

• BP-224

Ni-Cd battery pack

Voltage : 7.2 V

Capacity : 750 mAh

• BP-252

li

-i on battery pack

Voltage : 7.4 V

Capacity : 950 mAh (minimum) / 980 mAh (typical)

D CHARGERS

• BC-119N

desktop charger

+ AD-103

charger adapter

+ BC-145

ac adapter

For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions.

Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours

• BC-121N

multi

charger

+ AD-103

charger adapter

(6 pcs.)

+ BC-157

ac adapter

For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-103’s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased separately.

Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.

• BC-150

desktop charger

+ BC-147

ac adapter

Used for regular charging of battery pack.

Charging time: approx. 8 hours

• BC-162

desktop charger

+ BC-145

ac adapter

Used for rapid charging of battery pack.

Charging time: approx. 1 to 2 hours.

D BELT CLIPS

• MB-68

belt clip

• MB-74N

belt clip

Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

• MB-87

swivel belt clip

Belt clip for swivel type.

D DC CABLES

• CP-17L

cigarette lighter cable

Allows to charge the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (For BC-119N)

• OPC-515L/OPC-656

dc power cables

Allows to charge the battery pack using 13.8 V power source instead of the AC adapter.

OPC-515L: For BC-119N

OPC-656 : For BC-121N

Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.

Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

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Printed in Japan

©

2003–2009 Icom Inc.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan