ICOM M2A VHF Marine Transceiver INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM2A

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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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHF

MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior 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-M2A.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

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WORD

WARNING

DEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

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

FEATURES

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Water-resistant construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M2A meets JIS water-resistant specification grade 7.

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Dual watch 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.

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Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 24(H)

×

35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’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

Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation.

After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.

CAUTIONS

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WARNING! NEVER

connect the transceiver to an

AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

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WARNING! NEVER

hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching 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 away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

NEVER

connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.

AVOID

using or placing 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 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

BE CAREFUL!

The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods.

BE CAREFUL!

The IC-M2A employs waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification, grade 7 (1 m/ 30 min.). However, once the transceiver has been droped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.

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.

KEEP

the transceiver at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the ship’s navigation compass.

KEEP

the transceiver out of the reach of children.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION:

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

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SAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION

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

W AR N IN G 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 tested and complies 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 evalution 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.

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

C AU TIO N

• 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 use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

• 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 listed in page 25 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 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 possiibly 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.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ....................................................................... ii

IMPORTANT ........................................................................ ii

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... ii

FEATURES .......................................................................... ii

CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iii

SAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION .................................... iv

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................ v

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... vi

1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5

■ Front panel .................................................................. 2

■ Top and side panels .................................................... 3

■ Function display .......................................................... 4

3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 6–10

■ Channel selection ........................................................ 6

■ Lock function ............................................................... 7

■ Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 8

■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8

■ Call channel programming .......................................... 9

■ Automatic backlighting ................................................ 9

4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10

■ Description ................................................................ 10

■ Operation ................................................................... 10

5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................. 11-12

■ Scan types ................................................................. 11

■ Setting tag channels .................................................. 12

■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 12

6 SET MODE .............................................................. 13-16

■ SET mode programming ........................................... 13

■ SET mode items ........................................................ 13

7 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................ 17-19

■ Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 17

■ Battery charging ........................................................ 17

■ Battery cautions ......................................................... 19

8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................... 20

9 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 23

10 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 24

11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25

■ Specifications ............................................................ 25

■ Options ...................................................................... 25

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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.

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Privacy

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

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

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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-M2A 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 public in USA waters.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Front panel

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CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH

[CH/WX• U/I/C ]

• Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed momentarily.

• Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec.

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

w

CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES

[ ]/[ ]

• Select an operating channel in the selected channel group.

• Selects the set mode condition of the item.

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CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16 • 9 ]

• Selects channel 16 when pushed.

• Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec.

• Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec.

w e u y t r r SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN • TAG ]

• Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed.

• Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1 sec.

• While pushing this switch, turn the power

ON to clears all tag channels in the selected regular channel group.

t TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH

[H/L • LOCK ]

• Toggles high and low power when pushed.

• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec.

y DUALWATCH / TRI-WATCH SWITCH

[DW• TRI ]

• Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily.

• Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.

• Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated.

u SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL]

• Push this switch, then set the squelch level with the UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] switches. (p. 6)

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Top and side panels

q ANTENNA CONNEC-

TOR

Connects the supplied antenna.

w w VOLUME CONTROL

[OFF/VOL]

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.

e PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE BUTTON

To remove the battery case:

Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below.

To attach the battery case:

Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turn the screw clockwise.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Function display

!7

!6

!5

!4

q w e r t

!3

!2

y u u o

!0

!1

q TRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears while transmitting. (p. 8) w BUSY INDICATOR

Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch level is set to the “OFF” position. (p. 8) e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when a tag channel is selected.

r SCAN INDICATOR

Blinks while scanning.

t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 9) y LOCK INDICATOR

Appears while the lock function activated.

u WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR

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

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

i DUPLEX INDICATOR

Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

o DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS

“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during tri-watch. (p. 10)

!0

SUB CHANNEL READOUT

• Indicates channel 16 during priority scan. (p. 11)

• Indicates channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. (p 10).

!1

BATTERY INDICATOR

Indicates remaining battery power.

Indication

Battery level Full Middle

Charging required

No battery

!2

S/RF METER AND SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR

Appears while transmitting, signal receiving or squelch level adjusting.

!3

SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR

Appears while squelch level adjusting.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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!4

CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT

• Indicates the selected operating channel number.

(pgs. 6–8)

• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.

(pgs. 13–16)

!5

CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8)

Appears when U.S.A.; when international; when canadian channel group is selected.

!6

LOW POWER INDICATOR

• Appears when low power is selected. (p. 8)

• Appears when low power chennel is selected. (p. 24)

!7

MIDDLE POWER INDICATOR.

Appears when middle power is selected. (p. 8)

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BASIC OPERATION

Channel selection

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Channel 16

Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel 16.

Push

16

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U.S.A., Canadian and international channels

There are 61 U.S.A., 57 Canadian and 57 international 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 Push [ ]/[ ] switches 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., Canadian and international channels can be selected in sequence.

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Channel (Call channel)

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

• Push [16 • 9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the selected channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number appear.

- Each channel group can have its own call channel after changing a call channel.

Push for 1 sec.

U/I/C

CH

/WX

U.S.A. channels

U/I/C

CH

/WX

International channels

U/I/C

CH

/WX

Canadian channels

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Weather channels

There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on a selected weather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items” on p. 13.

• Push [CH/WX] to select weather channels.

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Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental frequency changes and function access.

• Push [H/L • LOCK ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and

OFF.

- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.

Appears while the lock function is used.

BASIC OPERATION

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Adjusting the squelch level

The IC-M2A has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for scan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level.

Appears while squelch level adjusting.

Squelch level indicator

(Level 10: Max. squelch level) q Push [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [ ]/[ ] keys.

- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely open; 10 is the maximum squelch level.

- When no key pushes within 5 sec., the display returns to normal indication.

w Push [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level is indicated in the function display.

- The display returns to normal indication.

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BASIC OPERATION

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Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.

- Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary.

Refer to the previous page for details.

w Push* [SQL.MONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to set audio output level.

*According to Monitor switch selection in SET mode (p. 14).

e Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired channel.

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

- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this point.

r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.

- “LOW” appears when low power is selected.

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

- Some channels are for low power only.

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

microphone.

TX appears.

(Appears the S/RF meter while S/RF meter is ON.)

- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).

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 at a normal voice level.

NOTE: The transceiver has power save function to conserve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.

q Power ON w Set volume t Push to

transmit y Release to

receive e˚ Set channel w Set volume r˚ Set output

power

BASIC OPERATION

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Call channel programming

The call channel switch is used to select channel 9 by default, however, you can program your most often-used channels 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 of the selected channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number appear.

e Push [16 • 9 ] again for 3 sec.

(until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.

- Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flash.

r Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired channel.

t Push [16 • 9 ] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.

- The call channel number and channel group stop flashing.

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Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 15)

• 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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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/TRIWATCH SIMULATION

Call channel

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Operation

q Select the desired operating channel.

w Push [DW • TRI ] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [DW

• TRI ] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.

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

- Beep tones sound 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 [DW • TRI ] again.

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

Push for 1 sec.

TRI

DW

Tri-watch starts.

Dualwatch Tri-watch

Signal is received on call channel.

• 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 tri-watch, triwatch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.

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

Signal received on channel 16 takes priority.

Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.

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 a priority scan and a normal scan.

In addition, weather alert functions is available for standby convenience. (p. 13)

PRIORITY SCAN

CH 01 CH 02

Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those used for digital communications.

NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (P. 14)

NORMAL SCAN

CH 01 CH 02

WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* 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.

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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SCAN OPERATION

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Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.

Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA,

CAN, INT) independently.

q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) 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 [SCAN • TAG ] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.

- TAG appears in the function display.

r To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCAN • TAG ] for 1 sec.

• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group

While pushing [SCAN • TAG], turn the power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group.

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts.

Push

TAG

SCAN

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Starting a scan

Set scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14) 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] and the channel selector.

w Push [SCAN • TAG ] to start priority or normal scan.

- “SCAN” appears and flashes in the function display.

- “16” appears during priority scan.

- When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)

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

e To stop the scan, push [SCAN • TAG ].

- “SCAN” disappears.

- Pushing [PTT], [16 • 9], [CH/WX] or [DW • TRI ] also stops the scan.

Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted.

Push to stop the scan.

TAG

SCAN

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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 power save function.

q Turn power OFF.

w While pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue pushing [SQL] until “bP” appears.

e Release [SQL].

r Push [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary.

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

y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or push [16•9].

Battery voltage

S/RF meter

Beep tone

Weather alert

Scan type

Self check

MONI

Push

SQL

Scan resume timer

SET MODE

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SET mode items

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Beep tone

“bP”

You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON. The beep tone volume is linked with [OFF/VOL].

Beep tone AUTO (default)

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Weather alert function

“AL”

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then flashes the “ALT” indicator until the transceiver is operated.

The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning.

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

Auto power save

LCD contrast

Automatic backlighting

Monitor switch

Auto scan

Weather alert function OFF (default)

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SET MODE

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Scan type selection

“Pr”

The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16.

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Auto scan function

“AS”

While in standby, this function automatically starts the desired scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.

• The comment indicator indicates “SCAN” while scanning.

Normal scan (default) Priority scan

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Scan 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 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 is still being received.

Auto scan OFF (default)

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Monitor switch selection

“Sq”

The monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor function ON and OFF.

• PUSH (Pu): Set the monitor switch to normal (default).

• HOLD (Ho): Set the monitor switch to sticky switch.

Monitor switch PUSH (default)

Scan timer OFF (default)

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Automatic backlighting

“bL”

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

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

SET MODE

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Auto power save function

“PS”

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

Automatic backlighting ON (default)

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LCD contrast selection

“LC”

The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.

• 1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)

Auto power save ON (default)

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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, switches to operation mode.

• PLL lock (both transmit and receive)

• Temperature

• Connected battery voltage

• Water intrusion

LCD constrast

Self check OFF (default)

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SET MODE

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Battery voltage indicator

“bt”

This function switches display or non-display voltage of connected battery pack when Power is ON.

• The voltage of connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. since

Power is ON.

Battery voltage OFF (default)

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S-meter/RF meter indicator

“Sr”

This function switches display or non-display S-meter/RF meter.

S-meter/RF meter OFF (default)

Function

SET MODE LIST

Indication

Beep tone

Weather alert function

Scan type selection

Scan resume timer

"bP"

"AL"

"Pr"

"St"

Switch

Auto* / OFF / 1 10

OFF* / ON

ON* / OFF

OFF* / ON

Auto scan function

Monitor switch selection

Automatic backlighting

LCD contrast selection

Auto power save function

Self check function

Battery voltage indicator

S-meter/RF meter indicator

"PS"

"SC"

"bt"

"Sr"

"AS"

"Sq"

"bL"

"LC"

OFF* / ON

Push* / Hold

ON* / OFF

3* / 1 4

OFF* / ON

OFF* / ON

OFF* / ON

OFF* / ON

*default setting

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Installing batteries in the 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.

BATTERY CHARGING

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Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the Ni-Cd batteries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it

OFF while charging.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

+50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C)

• Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A) only. NEVER use other adapters.

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

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BATTERY CHARGING

ï BC-150 installations

• To a desktop

Supplied screws

Charge indicator

Lights green when

BP-224 (with/without IC-M2A)

is inserted.

ï Charging connections

q Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A) as shown below.

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

• The charge indicator light shows green.

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

CAUTION: DO NOT

charge BP-224 more than 12 hours. Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged.

BP-224 must be charged while 8–12 hours.

IC-M2A

BP-224

BC-147A

BC-150

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Battery cautions

NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.

NEVER immerse batteries in water. If the battery case becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.

NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery cases in handbags, etc.

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

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 1-800-8-BATTERY for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.

BATTERY CHARGING

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT

D

Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied:

Qty.

q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

e Rotary belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

r Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

t Battery case (BP-223)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

y Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

u AC adapter (BC-147A/E* 1 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

i Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

o Screw for the BC-150 (M3.5

×

20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

* Not supplied with some versions.

* 1

Depending on version.

D

Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

D

Belt clip

To attach: Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the battery case.

To remove: Push the top of the belt clip towards the transceiver and out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of the plastic loop.

D

Handstrap

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

D

Rotary belt clip

To attach: q Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the transceiver.

SUPPLIED ACCSSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

8 e Bottom up the transceiver, and then insert the stopper to the back of belt clip.

w Clip the belt clip to a part of belt.

r Turn the transceiver in the direction of the arrow as below.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

To remove: q Turn the transceiver to bottom up the transceiver.

e Push the top of the stopper towards the transceiver and out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of the plastic loop.

w Pull up the transceiver, and then take out the belt clip.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power comes ON.

• The battery is exhausted.

• Bad connection to the battery pack.

No sound comes from the speaker.

• Squelch level is too deep.

• Volume level is too low.

• Speaker has been exposed to water.

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

• Some channels are for low power or receive only.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The output power is set to low.

The display channel cannot be changed.

Scan does not start.

• Lock function is activated.

• “TAG” channels are not programmed.

No beeps sound.

• Beep tones are turned OFF.

SOLUTION

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Check the conection to the transceiver.

• Set squelch to the threshold point.

• Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.

• Drain water from the speaker.

• Change channels.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Push [H/L] to select high power.

• Push [H/L • LOCK ] for 1 sec. to cancel the function.

• Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels.

• Turn the beep tones ON in SET mode.

REF.

p. 18 p. 3 p. 7 p. 8

— pgs.

2,4 p. 18 p. 2 p. 2 p. 12 p. 13

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CHANNEL LIST

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12

13 †

14

15 †

16

17 †

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT

01

CAN Transmit Receive

01 156.050 160.650

01A

02A

02

03

156.050 156.050

02 156.100 160.700

Guard Guard

03 156.150 160.750

03A

05A

06

04

05

06

07

156.150 156.150

156.200 160.800

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

07A

08

09

10

18A

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

†

08

09

10

11 156.550 156.550

12 156.600 156.600

13 † 156.650 156.650

14 156.700 156.700

15 † 156.750 156.750

16

17 †

156.400 156.400

156.450 156.450

156.500 156.500

156.800 156.800

156.850 156.850

156.900 161.500

18A 156.900 156.900

† Low power only.

‡ Receive only.

23A

24

25

26

27

28

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

19

19A

20

20A

20

156.950 161.550

19A 156.950 156.950

20 † 157.000 161.600

157.000 157.000

21

21A

22A

22

21 157.050 161.650

21A 157.050 157.050

157.100 161.700

22A 157.100 157.100

23

60A

24

25

26

27

28

60

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

Guard Guard

61A

63A

64A

61

62

63

64

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

73

74

75

76

77 †

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT

65

CAN Transmit Receive

156.275 160.875

65A

66A

67

68

69

70

71

72

†

‡

65A

66

66A

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

‡

65A 156.275 156.275

156.325 160.925

66A † 156.325 156.325

67 156.375 156.375

68 156.425 156.425

69 156.475 156.475

70 ‡ 156.525 156.525

71

72

156.575 156.575

156.625 156.625

73 156.675 156.675

74 156.725 156.725

75

76

77

78

75 Guard Guard

76 Guard Guard

77 † 156.875 156.875

78A

79A

79

156.925 161.525

78A 156.925 156.925

156.975 161.575

79A 156.975 156.975

80

80A

81A

82A

81

82

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

83A

84

84A

85

85A

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT

83

CAN Transmit Receive

83 157.175 161.775

84

83A 157.175 157.175

84 157.225 161.825

157.225 157.225

86

86A

87

87A

88

88A

85

86

87

88

85

86 157.325 161.925

157.325 157.325

87

157.275 161.875

157.275 157.275

157.375 161.975

157.375 157.375

88 157.425 162.025

157.425 157.425

05

06

07

08

01

02

03

04

09

10

WX channel

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive

RX only

RX only

162.550

162.400

RX only

RX only

162.475

162.425

RX only

RX only

RX only

RX only

RX only

RX only

162.450

162.500

162.525

161.650

161.775

163.275

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

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

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Specifications

• GENERAL

Frequency coverage

Mode

Channel spacing

Current drain (at 7.2 V)

: Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz

Receive 156.025–163.275 MHz

: FM (16K0G3E)

: 25 kHz

: TX High (5 W)

Max. audio

1.5A typical.

200 mA typical

Frequency stability

Power saved 20 mA typical

: ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C)

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

Dimensions

(Projections not included)

: 61 (W)

×

135(H)

×

41(D) mm

2.4 (W)

×

5.3 (H)

×

1.6 (D) in

Weight : 360g (12.7 oz)

• TRANSMITTER

Output power (at 7.5 V)

Modulation system

Max. frequency deviation

Spurious emissions

: 5 W, 3 W and 1 W

: Variable reactance frequency modulation

: ±5.0 kHz

: Less than –65 dB

• 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

: 350 mW 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

• BC-150 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-147A AC ADAPTER

Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours

• BP-223 BATTERY CASE

Battery case for R6(AA)

×

6 alkaline cells. The same as supplied with the transceiver.

• BP-224 BATTERY PACK

Battery pack for Ni-Cd cells. The same as supplied with the transceiver.

• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD103 CHARGER ADAPTER +

BC-145 AC ADAPTER*

1

For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. Charging time: approx. 1–2 hours

* 1 Not supplied with some versions.

• MB-87 ROTARY BELT CLIP

Belt clip for rotary type. The same as supplied with the transceiver.

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