ICOM orporated 334000 VHF Marine Transceiver User Manual IC M24 2 indd

ICOM Incorporated VHF Marine Transceiver IC M24 2 indd

User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALiM24VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
iYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “General Population Use” 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 “Gen-eral Population Use”. 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 01-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compli-ance 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 Recom-mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave. • The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specifi ed may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-124), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-266).To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for general popu-lation use, always adhere to the following guidelines: • 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 ex-posure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifi cally 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 expo-sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “transmit indicator” appears on the LCD. 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 clip which is listed on p. 28 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/CompatibilityDuring 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.iSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
iiIN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATIONIf your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.❍ USING CHANNEL 16DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”2. “THIS IS ……………… ” (name of vessel)3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-sel.4. “LOCATED AT …………… ” (your position)5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operat-ing. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and control-lers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.NOTE: DO NOT submerge the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproof protection may not be effective. For example, in cases where the battery cover or [DC] jack cap rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery cover/[DC] jack cap is cracked or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped, or when the battery cover, antenna or DC Jack cap are detached from the transceiver.BP-266BP-266BP-266
FOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M24 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.IMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-pletely before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M24.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONRDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explo-sion may occur.RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTEIf disregarded, only inconvenience. No risk of personal injury, fi re or electric shock.FEATURES☞ Floats on water The transceiver floats in fresh or salt water even when the supplied acces-sories are attached. • When a third-party battery pack, strap, an-tenna, etc. is used, it may sink.☞ Floats and fl ashes An LED sends out intermittent light from a transparent section on the bottom of the radio, while floating in the water.As the LED light stands out in the dark (like a flashing fishing float), the radio can be easily retrieved from the water.This function works even when the radio is turned OFF.iii
ivRWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fi re hazard or result in an electric shock.RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmit-ting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the trans-ceiver is vertical.CAUTION: NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BC-199 or BP-266. Such a con-nection 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 meets IPX7* require-ments for waterproof protection. However, once the trans-ceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.* Only when the flexible antenna, battery cover and [DC] jack cap are securely attached.MAKE SURE the fl exible antenna and battery cover are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery cover are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious dam-age to the transceiver.Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.PRECAUTIONS
vSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................................. iIN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................. iiRECOMMENDATION ....................................................................... iiFOREWORD ................................................................................... iiiIMPORTANT .................................................................................... iiiEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. iiiFEATURES ...................................................................................... iiiPRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... ivTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................... v1 OPERATING RULES ..................................................................12 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ...............2–3 ■ Supplied accessories ...............................................................2 ■ Attachments .............................................................................23 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................4–7 ■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................4 ■ Function display .......................................................................64 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 ■ Volume Loud function ............................................................12 ■ Volume Mute function ............................................................12 ■ Lock function ..........................................................................13 ■ Monitor function .....................................................................13 ■ Automatic backlighting ...........................................................13 ■ AquaQuake Water Draining function......................................135 SCAN OPERATION ............................................................14–15 ■ Scan types ............................................................................. 14 ■ Setting TAG channels ............................................................15 ■ Starting a scan .......................................................................156 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................................16 ■ Description .............................................................................16 ■ Operation ............................................................................... 167 SET MODE ..........................................................................17–20 ■ Set mode programming .........................................................17 ■ Set mode items ......................................................................188 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................21–25 ■ Battery caution .......................................................................21 ■ Supplied battery charger .......................................................23 ■ Optional battery charger ........................................................239 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 2610 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST .................................................2711 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ...........................................28 ■ Specifi cations.........................................................................28 ■ Options ..................................................................................2813 FCC INFORMATION .................................................................29TABLE OF CONTENTS
D Priorities• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call 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 LICENSEYou may require a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed, but required to be.If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate govern-ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your craft’s identifi cation for radio purposes.(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSEA Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a trans-ceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-lations 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 regula-tions.NOTE: Even though the IC-M24 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 population in USA waters.11OPERATING RULES12345678910111213141516
2SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS2■ Supplied accessories■ AttachmentsD Flexible antennaConnect the supplied flexible an-tenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding just the antenna. • Transmitting without an antenna can damage the transceiver.D HandstrapPass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver as shown.D Belt clipAttach the belt clip to, or detach the belt clip from the transceiver.Battery packHandstrapBelt clipFlexible antennaChargerBP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clipBe careful! Don’t break your fingernail.qBelt clipwBP-266BP-266Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the directionof the arrow (w).BP-266
Make sure the rubber seal is properly seated in the groove and there is dust or other material is on it.BP-266BP-266Rubber sealGrooveBattery cover Battery coverCorrect position Incorrect positionBP-266D Battery packTo remove the battery pack:Slide the latch and then lift the battery cover to remove it. Then remove the battery pack, as shown.To insert the battery pack:Place the battery pack into the transceiver so it fi ts fl at, and then securely attach the battery cover, as shown.NEVER remove the battery cover when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack, and may result in the trans-ceiver being damaged.CAUTION:• When attaching or removing the battery cover, make sure the rubber seal is correctly set in the groove of the cover. If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may be dam-aged when attaching the battery cover. If the seal is dam-aged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed.• When attaching the battery cover, make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching the battery cover, waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.32SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS12345678910111213141516BP-266BP-266LatchBattery coverBP-266BP-266BP-266Push the cover until the latch comes back to the locked position.Battery cover“Click”BP-266BP-266BP-266Battery packBP-266
4PANEL DESCRIPTION3■ Front, top and side panelsq ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connect the supplied antenna here.w DC JACK [DC] (p. 23) Connect the charger or optional cable here. NOTE: Attach the [DC] jack cap when the charger or op-tional cable is not connected. Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver. When attaching the [DC] jack cap, make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching the cap, waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit; release to receive. (p. 11)r CHANNEL 16 KEY [16 9] ➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 8) ➥ When the Call channel is selected, hold down for 3 seconds to enter the Call channel programming mode. (p. 12) ➥ While in the Set mode, push to return to the normal op-erating mode. (p. 17)Functiondisplay (pp. 6, 7)Speakerytreuwq!1oi!0MicrophoneBP-266BP-266BP-266q To remove the [DC] jack cap, rotate it counter clockwise.BP-266BP-266BP-266w Pull the cap up to detach it.BP-266BP-266BP-266
t VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [VOL/SQL MONI] ➥ Push to enter the volume adjustment mode or the squelch adjustment mode. (p. 10) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to activate the Monitor func-tion. (p. 13) ➥ While holding down this key, hold down [] to turn ON the power and enter the Set mode. (p. 17) ➥ While in the Set mode, push to select an item. (p. 17) ➥ While holding down this key, push [Z] to turn ON the Volume Mute function. Do the same steps again to turn OFF the function. (p. 12) ➥ While holding down this key, push [Y] to turn ON the Volume Loud function. Do the same steps again to turn OFF the function. (p. 12)y SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCAN DUAL] ➥ Push to start or stop a normal or priority scan. (p. 15) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the Dual/Tri-watch mode. (p. 16) ➥ Push to exit the watch mode. (p. 16) ➥ Hold down this key and [Hi/Lo] for 1 second, to activate the AquaQuake function. (p. 13)u UP/DOWN KEYS [Y] or [Z] ➥ Push to select an operating channel. (pp. 8, 9) ➥ While in the Set mode, push to select the setting or value of an item. (p. 17) ➥ Push to check TAG channels or change scanning direc-tion during a scan. (p. 15)i FAVORITE/TAG KEY [FAV TAG] ➥ Push to sequentially select the favorite (TAG) chan-nels, while ignoring untagged channels, in a channel group. (p. 8) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to set or clear the TAG for the displayed channel. (p. 15) ➥ While holding down, turn ON the power to clear or set all TAG channels in the selected channel group. (p. 15)o CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX U/I/C] ➥ Push to switch between a regular channel and a weather channel. (p. 9) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the USA, International and Canada channel groups. (p. 9) ➥ Push to return to the previous channel before selecting Channel 16 or the Call channel. (p. 8)!0 POWER KEY [ ] Hold down to turn power ON or OFF.!1 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo ] ➥ Push to select the high or low output power. (p. 11) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 13)53PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516Volume adjustment modeNormal operating modeSquelch adjustment modePUSHPUSHPUSHBP-266BP-266BP-266
63PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Function displayq TRANSMIT ICON (p. 11) Appears while transmitting.w BUSY ICON ➥ Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 11) ➥ Blinks while monitoring. (p. 13)e TAG CHANNEL ICON (p. 15) Appears when a TAG channel is selected.r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 8) Appears when the Call channel is selected.t CHARGE ICON (p. 23) Appears while charging.y BATTERY ICONS ➥ Displays the remaining battery capacity.IndicationFull Middle Chargingrequired ExhaustedBattery statusblinks when the battery is over charged.BP-266BP-266BP-266 ➥ Scrolls while charging. (p. 23)u SCAN ICON (p. 15) Blinks during a scan.i LOCK ICON (p. 13) Appears when the Lock function is turned ON.o DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ICONS (p. 16) “DW” appears during Dualwatch; “TW” appears during Tri-watch.!0 DUPLEX ICON Appears when a duplex channel is selected.!4!3iuo!2!1!0!7!5qerytw!6BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266
!1 SUB CHANNEL READOUT ➥ Displays Channel 16 during a priority scan, Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 16) ➥ Displays the Set mode item while in the Set mode. (p. 17) ➥ Displays the volume level while in the volume adjust-ment mode. (p. 10) ➥ Displays the squelch level while in the squelch adjust-ment mode. (p. 10)!2 SQUELCH LEVEL ICON ➥ Displays the squelch level. ➥ “ SQL” blinks while adjusting the squelch level. (p. 10)!3 VOLUME LEVEL ICON ➥ Displays the volume level. ➥ The bars repeatedly appear in ascending order when the Volume Loud function is turned ON. (p. 12) ➥ Blinks while the volume mute is turned ON. (p. 12) ➥ “ VOL” blinks while adjusting the volume level. (p. 10)!4 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Displays the selected operating channel number. ➥ In the Set mode, displays the selected setting or value. (p. 17)!5 CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 9) “” appears when USA; “ ” appears when International; “” appears when Canadian channel group is selected.!6 WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT ICONS (p. 9) ➥ “WX” appears when the weather channel group is se-lected. ➥ “WX ALT” appears while the Weather Alert function is turned ON; blinks when the alert tone is received.!7 LOW POWER ICON (p. 11) ➥ “ LOW” appears when low power is selected. ➥ “LOW” blinks when switching to the low power mode is forced because of a high temperature error or low volt-age.73PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516
8BASIC OPERATION4■ Channel selectionIMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation (p. 23). To avoid damage to the trans-ceiver, turn OFF the power while charging.D Channel 16Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Du-alwatch and Tri-watch. While in the standby mode, you must monitor Channel 16.q Push [16] momentarily to select Channel 16.w Push [CH/WX] to return to the channel used before se-lecting Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a differ-ent channel.Convenient!While holding down [FAV], push [Y] or [Z] to select the fa-vorite (TAG) channels.• Pushing [FAV] only advances the displayed TAG channel.• The favorite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting. (p. 15)D Channel 9 (Call channel)Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use Call channel. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The Call channels can be programmed, and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group, for quick recall. (p. 12)q Hold down [9] (16) for 1 second to select the Call channel of the selected channel group. • “CALL” and the Call channel number appear.w Push [CH/WX] to return to the channel used before se-lecting the Call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a different channel.PushHold downfor 1 second
D USA, International and Canadian channelsThe transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 USA, 61 Inter-national and 65 Canadian channels. Choose the appropriate channel groups for your operating area.q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel. • If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.w Hold down [U/I/C] (CH/WX) for 1 second to change the channel group. Repeat to advance to the next group. • USA, International and Canadian channel groups can be se-quentially selected.e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. • “DUP” appears for duplex channels. • “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected.D Weather channelsThe transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving an-other channel, or during a scan. (p. 18)q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select the Weather chan-nel group. • “WX” appears when a weather channel is selected. • “WX ALT” appears when the Weather Alert function is turned ON. (p. 18)w Push [Y] or [Z] to select a weather channel.94BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Hold downU.S.A. channelsInternational channels Canadian channels for 1 secondPush once or twice.Weather Alert is OFF. Weather Alert is ON.
104BASIC OPERATION■ Adjusting the volume levelThe volume level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [Y] or [Z].q Push [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the volume level. • The “VOL” icon starts blinking. • The transceiver has 31 volume levels and OFF. • When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the trans-ceiver returns to the normal mode.w Push [VOL/SQL] twice to exit the volume adjustment mode.■ Adjusting the squelch levelThe squelch level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [Y] or [Z].In order to properly receive signals, as well as for the scan to effectively function, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.q Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustment mode, then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the squelch level. • The “SQL” icon starts blinking. • The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch. • When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the trans-ceiver returns to the normal mode.w Push [VOL/SQL] again to exit the squelch adjustment mode.Displays the volume level.Blinks in the volume adjustment mode.Displays the squelch level.Blinks in the squelch adjustment mode.
■ Receiving and transmittingCAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna can damage the transceiver.q Hold down [] to turn ON the power.w Set the volume and squelch levels. You can enter each adjustment mode by pushing [VOL/SQL]. ➥ Enter the squelch adjustment mode, and then push [Z] one or more times to open the squelch. ➥ Enter the volume adjustment mode, and then push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the volume level. ➥ Enter the squelch adjustment mode again, and push [Y] until the noise just disappears.e Push [VOL/SQL] again to exit the squelch adjustment mode.r Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired channel. • When receiving a signal, “ ” appears and audio is heard from the speaker. • You may want to further adjust the audio level.t Push [Hi/Lo] to select the output power if necessary. • “LOW” appears when low power is selected; no icon is displayed when high power is selected. • Choose low power for short range communications; choose high power for longer distance communications. • Some channels are for only low power communication.y Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. • “ ” appears. • Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.u Release [PTT] to receive.IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-mitted signal, pause for a second 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: To conserve battery power, the transceiver’s Power Save function automatically activates when no sig-nal is received for 5 seconds.For U.S.A version: To prevent prolonged transmission, a time-out timer cuts OFF after 5 minutes of continuous transmission.114BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516BP-266Microphonet Set output power.q Power ON.y Push to transmit.u Release to receive.rSet channel.Enter the volume and squelch ad-justment mode.ww Adjust the volume and squelch level.BP-266BP-266
124BASIC OPERATION■ Call channel programmingThe Call channel is used to access Channel 9 (default). However, you can program the Call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group, for quick recall.q Hold down [U/I/C] (CH/WX) for 1 second, one or more times, to select the desired channel group to be pro-grammed (USA, International or Canada). (p. 9)w Hold down [9] (16) for 1 second to select the Call channel of the selected channel group. • “CALL” and the Call channel number appear.e Hold down [9] (16) again for 3 sec-onds (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter the Call channel programming mode. • The channel number starts blinking.r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel.t Push [9] (16) to program the dis-played channel as the Call channel. • The channel number stops blinking.■ Volume Loud functionThe Volume Loud function temporarily maximizes the vol-ume level.This function has no effect when the volume level is 31.q While holding down [VOL/SQL], push [Y] to turn ON the Volume Loud function. • The volume level is set to the maximum level (level 31). • The bars of the volume level icon repeatedly appear in ascend-ing order.w Push [VOL/SQL] and [Y] again to turn OFF the Volume Loud function.■ Volume Mute functionThe Volume Mute function temporarily mutes the audio out-put.This function has no effect when the volume level is OFF.q While holding down [VOL/SQL], push [Z] to turn ON the Volume Mute function. • The volume level is set to the minimum level (OFF). • The “VOL” icon blinks.w Push [VOL/SQL] and [Z] again to turn OFF the Volume Mute function.
■ Lock functionThis function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [VOL/SQL], [MONI] (VOL/SQL), [] (Hi/Lo) and [Y] or [Z]*) to pre-vent accidental changing of the channel and function access.* Only in the volume or squelch adjustment mode, and volume loud and Volume Mute functions.➥ Hold down [ ] (Hi/Lo) for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON and OFF.■ Monitor functionThe Monitor function opens the squelch. The monitor key ac-tion can be selected in the Set mode. (p. 19)➥ The Monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI] (VOL/SQL). • “ ” blinks and the squelch opens.■ Automatic backlightingThis function lights the function display and keys, and is con-venient for night-time operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in the Set mode. (p. 20)➥ Push any key except for [PTT] to turn ON the backlight. • The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds of inactivity.■ AquaQuake Water Draining functionThe AquaQuake Water Draining function removes water from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffl e the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver makes a vibrating sound when this function is activated.➥ Hold down both [SCAN] and [Hi/Lo]. • A low vibration tone sounds for 9 seconds to drain water, re-gardless of the volume level setting. • The transceiver does not accept key operations while the AquaQuake Water Draining function is activated. 134BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Appears while the Lock function is activated.Hold downfor 1 secondBlinks while the monitor function is activated.Hold down
14SCAN OPERATION5■ Scan typesScanning is an effi cient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and a normal scan.In addition, the Weather Alert and Auto Scan functions are selectable for standby convenience. These functions can be simultaneously activated, depending on the setting in the Set mode. (pp. 18, 19)Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the TAG for unwanted channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communications. (p. 15)Choose the desired scan type from "Priority" or "Normal" in the Set mode. (p. 18)PRIORITY SCANA priority scan sequentially searches through all TAG channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, the scan switches to Dualwatch, until the signal disappears.NORMAL SCANA normal scan, like a priority scan, sequentially searches through all TAG channels. However, unlike a priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel.WX*CH 01CH 16CH 02CH 05 CH 04CH 03Previously selected weather channel.(when the Weather Alert function is activated)*CH 01 CH 02WX*CH 05 CH 04CH 03Previously selected weather channel.(when the Weather Alert function is activated)*
■ Setting TAG channelsFor more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels, or clear the TAG on unwanted channels.Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scan. TAG channels can be independently assigned to each USA, International and Canada channel group.q Hold down [U/I/C] (CH/WX) for 1 second one or more times to select the desired channel group.w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel.e Hold down [TAG] (FAV) for 1 second to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel. • “ ” appears on the display.r To cancel a TAG channel setting, hold down [TAG] (FAV) for 1 second. • “ ” disappears.✔ Clearing (or setting) all tagged channelsWhile holding down [TAG] (FAV), turn ON the power to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.• Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels (when no TAG channel has been set.)■ Starting a scanSet the Weather Alert function, Priority Scan function, Scan Resume Timer and Auto Scan function in advance, in the Set mode. (pp. 18, 19)q Hold down [U/I/C] (CH/WX) for 1 second one or more times to select a desired channel group. • When the Weather Alert function is in use, select a desired weather channel using [CH/WX] and [Y] or [Z]. (p. 9)w Push [SCAN] to start a priority or normal scan. • “SCAN” blinks while scanning. • “16” appears on the sub channel readout during a priority scan. • When a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal disappears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the Set mode setting. • Push [Y] or [Z] to sequentially select TAG channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume the scan.e To stop the scan, push [SCAN] again. • “SCAN” disappears. • Pushing [PTT], [16], [CH/WX] or [FAV] also stops the scan.155SCAN OPERATION12345678910111213141516[Example]: Starting a normal scan.PushBlinks BlinksScanning starts When a signal is receivedAppears
16DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH6■ DescriptionDualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel.■ Operationq Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Set mode. (p. 19)w Select the desired channel.e Hold down [DUAL] (SCAN) for 1 second to start Dual-watch or Tri-watch, depending on the Set mode setting. • “DW” blinks during Dualwatch; “TW” blinks during Tri-watch. • A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16. • Tri-watch switches to Dualwatch when receiving a signal on the Call channel.r To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [DUAL] (SCAN) again.• 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, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-appears.• To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Tri-watch, Hold down [PTT].DualwatchDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATIONTri-watchCallchannelCh 88Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT channel 07.Tri-watch starts.A signal is received on the Call channel.The signal received on Channel 16 takes priority.Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.
■ Set mode programmingThe Set mode is used to change the settings of transceiver's functions: Beep Tone function, Weather Alert function, Prior-ity Scan function, Scan resume timer, Auto Scan function, Dual/Tri-watch function, Monitor key action, Automatic back-lighting, LCD contrast setting and Power Save function.D Set mode operationq Turn OFF the power.w While holding down [VOL/SQL], turn ON the power to enter the Set mode. • “bP” appears.e Push [VOL/SQL] to select a desired item. Or while holding down [VOL/SQL], push [Y] or [Z] also selects an item.r Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired option of the item.t To exit the Set mode, push [16].177SET MODE12345678910111213141516SET MODE ITEMS (The display shows the current settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.)• Auto scanStarting item• Beep tone • Scan resume timer• Dual/Tri-watch• Automatic backlighting• Power save• LCD contrast • Monitor key action• Priority scan• Weather Alert: Push + : Push Pushor +
187SET MODE■ Set mode itemsD Beep Tone function “bP”Turn the key touch beep sound ON or OFF.• OFF : For silent operation.• ON : A beep sounds.D Weather Alert function “AL”A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-fore any important weather announcements. When the func-tion is turned ON and the transceiver detects a weather alert tone, the “WX ALT” icon blinks and a beep sounds. The blink-ing stops when an operation is performed.The currently selected weather channel is checked while the Power Save function is activated, or during a scan.• “ALT” appears when the function is set to ON.D Priority Scan function “Pr”The transceiver has 2 scan types— normal (OFF) and pri-ority (ON) scan. A normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group. A priority scan sequentially searches all TAG channels while monitoring Channel 16.D Scan resume timer “St”The Scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). • OFF : When a signal is detected, the scan pauses on the channel until the signal disappears, and then resumes.• ON : When a signal is detected, the scan pauses on the channel for 5 seconds, and then resumes. Beep tone ON (default)Beep tone OFFPushWeather Alert function OFF (default)Weather Alert function ONPushNormal scan (default) Priority scanPushScan resume timer OFF Scan resume timer ONPush
D Auto Scan function “AS”The Auto Scan function automatically starts a normal or priority scan when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 seconds.D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt”Set the watch type to Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 16)D Monitor key action “Sq”The monitor key temporarily opens the squelch. This item sets the key action.• Pu (PUSH) : The Monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI] (VOL/SQL). The squelch stays open while holding down the key.• Ho (HOLD) : The Monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI] (VOL/SQL) for 1 second. The squelch stays open until any key is pushed.197SET MODE12345678910111213141516Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ONPushDualwatch function(default)Tri-watch functionPushPush setting (default) Hold settingPush
207SET MODED Automatic backlighting “bL”This function is convenient for night-time operation. The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF.• The backlight is automatically activated when any key except [PTT] is pushed.• The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds of inac-tivity.D LCD contrast setting “LC”Set the LCD contrast level to High contrast or Low contrast. The LCD contrast level has little effect during indoor use.D Power Save function “PS”The Power Save function reduces current drain by turning OFF the receiver circuit for preset intervals. • OFF : The Power Save function is turned OFF.• ON : The Power Save function is turned ON. The Power Save function will be activated when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 secondsAuto backlighting ON(default)Auto backlighting OFFPushHigh contrast (default) Low contrastPushPower Save ON (default)Power Save OFFPush
218BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516■ Battery cautionR DANGER! Use and charge only specifi ed Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fi re, or cause the battery to burst.D Battery cautionR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fi re.R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above +50˚C (+122˚F). High temperature buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fi res or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery by itself is not waterproof.R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture or may cause an explosion.R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fi re.R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specifi ed. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not described in this instruction manual.R DANGER! If fl uid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind-ness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discol-ored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fl uid from inside the battery.WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause overheating, a fi re, or cause the battery to rupture.CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specific temperature range for the transceiver (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F). Using the battery out of its specifi c temperature range will reduce the battery’s perfor-mance and battery life.Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-ing hazards: smoke, fi re, or the battery may rupture.Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg-radation of battery performance.
228BATTERY CHARGING■ Battery caution (continued)CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature en-vironment (above +60˚C; +140˚F) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as follows:–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month)–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months)–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (within a year)D Charging cautionCharge the battery pack at least once every six months, even if it has been not used for a long period of time. The battery pack will have slowly self-discharged, even though it has not been used. If the battery pack is left for a long period without being charged, its life cycle will be shorter, or worse, it will never accept a charge again.Due to the characteristics of the Li-ion rectangular battery, the battery pack may change its shape as the charge and discharge cycles are repeated. This is a normal phenomenon, and it is quite safe to continue to use the pack, as long as it is properly handled. However, when the shape of the battery pack is so changed that the battery pack or battery cover can not be correctly attached to the transceiver, it is time to replace it with a new one. Otherwise, the transceiver can be damaged due to the loss of air tightness. R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex-tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the bat-tery to stop charging.WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery char-ger beyond the specifi ed time for charging. If the battery is not com-pletely charged by the specifi c time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specifi c time limit may cause a fi re, overheating, or the battery may rupture.WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to +113˚F). Icom recom-mends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specifi ed temperature range, and battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
238BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516■ Supplied battery chargerD ChargingDo not use a charger other than the specifi ed one.q Turn OFF the transceiver's power.w Connect the charger as shown below. • “ ” appears, and the battery icon scrolls while charging.e The charging is completed in approximately 8.5 hours, depending on the remaining capacity before charging. • “” and “ ” appear, and “FL” is also displayed on the function display when charging is completed.Charger[DC] jackPower OFFBP-266BP-266BP-266NOTE: “ ” and “ ” blink, and “Er” is also displayed on the function display, when the battery pack is not attached.■ Optional battery chargerDo not place the charger on a surface with any vibration. Otherwise the battery pack might come out of the charger, or the charger itself might fall.D AD-123 installationThe AD-123 CHARGER ADAPTER must be installed into the BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER or BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER before charging.q Connect the AD-123 and the BC-119N or BC-121N as shown.BP-266BP-266BP-266AD-123BP-266BP-266PlugsSocketsThis illustration is for the BC-119N.BP-266
248BATTERY CHARGINGD AD-123 installation (continued)w Install the AD-123 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws as shown.D Charging• For BC-119NThe optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack.Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hoursThe following items are additionally required:• AD-123 CHARGER ADAPTER (purchase separately)• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on ver-sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).xxAD-123 charger adapter is installed in the BC-119N.Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter. See the instruction manual for details of the charger, LED indication, operation, etc.IMPORTANT!:Ensure the battery packsnaps flat in the AD-123.BP-266BC-119NBP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266AD-123AC adapterBP-266White: +Black: _BP-266BP-266Screws supplied with the charger adapterCarefully fold the cables, as you set the adaptor in placeThis illustration is for the BC-119N.BP-266 CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L DC power cable NEVER reverse the polarity of an OPC-515L connected between a power source and the battery charger. This will ruin the charger. White line: + Black line: –
258BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516AD-123 chargeradapters are installedin each slot.AC adapter(Purchased separately)DC power cable (OPC-656)(Connect to a DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A)xx See the instruction manual for details of the charger, LED indication, operation, etc.BP-266BP-266BP-266BP-266IMPORTANT!:Ensure the battery packsnaps flat in the AD-123.AD-123BP-266BP-266BP-266BC-121N• For BC-121NThe optional BC-121N allows up to six battery packs to be charged simultaneously.Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hoursThe following items are additionally required.• Six AD-123 CHARGER ADAPTERS (purchase separately)• An AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656)D Charging from a cigarette lighter socketUse the optional CP-24 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE charge from a cigarette lighter socket.Charging time: Approximately 8.5 hours.• CAUTION: BE SURE to remove the CP-24 from the ciga-rette lighter socket when charging is finished, because a slight current still fl ows in the CP-24 and will drain the ve-hicle’s battery.• The CP-24 is equipped with a 2 A fuse. If the fuse blows, de-termine and fi x the problem, then replace it with a new rated fuse.BP-266BP-266BP-266[DC] jackPower OFFTo a cigarette lighter socket (12/24 V DC)CP-24Fuse (2 A /250 V)BP-266BP-266BP-266
26TROUBLESHOOTING9PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.The transceiver does not turn ON.• The battery is exhausted.• The battery pack is not correctly in-serted.• Recharge the battery pack.• Correctly insert the battery pack.p. 23p. 3No sound from speaker. • The squelch level is too high.• Volume level is too low.• Speaker has been exposed to water.• Set the squelch level to the threshold level.• Adjust the audio level to a suitable level.• Remove water from the speaker grill.p. 10p. 10p. 13Transmitting is impossible, or high power can not be se-lected.• Some channels are limited to low power or only receive.• The output power is set to low.• The battery is exhausted.• Change the channel.• Push [Hi/Lo] to select high power.• Recharge the battery pack.pp. 8, 9, 27p. 11p. 23The displayed channel cannot be changed.• The Lock function is activated. • Hold down [] (Hi/Lo) for 1 second to turn OFF the function.p. 13Scan does not start • “TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set desired channels as “TAG” channels.p. 15No beep sounds. • Beep Tone function is turned OFF. • Turn ON the Beep Tone in the set mode. p. 18
2710VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST12345678910111213141516NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOTbe lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.* Low power only.Channel number Frequency (MHz)03 156.150 160.7500303A 156.150 156.150156.200 160.8000402 156.100 160.7000204A 156.200 156.200156.250 160.8500505A 05A 156.250 156.25006 06 156.300 156.30006156.350 160.9500707A 07A 156.350 156.35008 08 156.400 156.4000809 09 156.450 156.4500910 10 156.500 156.5001011 11 156.550 156.5501112 12 156.600 156.6001213* 13*156.650 156.6501314 14156.700 156.7001415* 15*156.750 156.75015*16 16156.800 156.8001617* 17*156.850 156.85017156.900 161.5001818A 18A156.900 156.900156.950 161.5501919A 19A 156.950 156.95020 20* 157.000 161.6002020A 157.000 157.00001A 156.050 156.050USA01156.050 160.65001CANTransmit ReceiveINTChannel number Frequency (MHz)157.100 161.7002222A 22A 157.100 157.10023 157.150 161.7502321b Rx only 161.65023A 157.150 157.15024 24 157.200 161.8002425 25 157.250 161.8502525b Rx only 161.85026 26 157.300 161.9002627 27 157.350 161.9502728 28 157.400 162.0002828b Rx only 162.00060 156.025 160.62560156.075 160.6756161A 61A 156.075 156.075156.125 160.7256262A 156.125 156.125156.175 160.7756363A 156.175 156.17564 156.225 160.8256464A 64A 156.225 156.225156.275 160.8756565A 65A 156.275 156.27565A156.325 160.9256666A 66A* 156.325 156.32566A67* 67 156.375 156.3756721A 21A 157.050 157.050USA21 157.050 161.65021CANTransmit ReceiveINTChannel number Frequency (MHz)71 71 156.575 156.5757172 72 156.625 156.6257273 73 156.675 156.6757370 70 RX only 156.5257074 74 156.725 156.7257475* 75* 156.775 156.77575*76* 76* 156.825 156.82576*77* 77* 156.875 156.87577156.925 161.5257878A 78A 156.925 156.925156.975 161.5757979A 79A 156.975 156.975157.025 161.6258080A 80A 157.025 157.025157.075 161.6758181A 81A 157.075 157.075157.125 161.7258282A 82A 157.125 157.12583 157.175 161.7758383A 83A 157.175 157.17583b Rx only 161.77584 84 157.225 161.8258484A 157.225 157.22585 85 157.275 161.8758585A 157.275 157.27586 86 157.325 161.9258669 69 156.475 156.4756968USA68 156.425 156.42568CANTransmit ReceiveINTChannel number Frequency (MHz)88 88 157.425 162.0258888A 88A 88A 157.425 157.42587A 87A 87A 157.375 157.37587 87 157.375 161.9758786AUSA157.325 157.325CANTransmit ReceiveINTFrequency (MHz)RX only 162.425RX only 162.450RX only 162.500RX only 162.475RX only 162.525RX only 161.650RX only 161.775RX only 163.275RX only 162.400RX only 162.550Transmit ReceiveWX channel45637891021
28SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS11■ Specifi cationsD GENERAL• Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHzReceive 156.050–163.275 MHz• Mode : FM (16K0G3E)• Power supply requirement : BP-266 only• Current drain (approximately) : TX (5 W/1.0 W) 2.3 A/0.9 AMax. audio 0.35 A typical Power save 8 mA typical • Frequency stability : ±10 ppm• Operating temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F• Dimensions : 58.5 (W) × 128.5(H) × 34.5(D) mm(projections not included) 25⁄16(W) × 519⁄32(H) × 111⁄32(D) inch• Weight : Approximately 260 g; 9.2 oz(including battery pack, antenna and belt clip)D TRANSMITTER• Output power : 5 W (approximately; High) and 1 W (Low)• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation• Maximum frequency deviation : ±5 kHz• Adjacent channel power : 70 dB• Spurious emissions : –68 dBc typical• Residual modulation : 40 dB• Audio frequency response : +1 dB to –3 dB of 6 dB oct. from 300–3000 HzD RECEIVER• Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne• Intermediate frequency : 1st 21.7 MHz, 2nd 450 kHz• Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV typical• Squelch sensitivity : 0.35 µV typical (at threshold)• Intermodulation : 70 dB typical• Spurious response : 70 dB typical• Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typical• Audio output impedance : 8 Ω• Audio output power : 0.6 W typical (at 10% distortion)All stated specifi cations are subject to change without notice or obligation.■ OptionsD BATTERY PACK• BP-266 Li-ion BATTERY PAC K Voltage/Capacity : 3.7 V/1500 mAh (minimum), 1590 mAh (typical)D CHARGERS• BC-199S AC ADAPTER For regular charging of the battery pack. Charging time : Approximately 8.5 hours• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-123 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145S AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of the battery pack. The AC adapter, BC-145S, is not sup-plied with some versions. Charging time : Approximately 2.5 hours• BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-123 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-157S AC ADAPTER For simultaneously rapid charging up to six battery packs (six AD-123s are required). An AC adapter must be separately purchased. Charging time : Approximately 2.5 hoursD OTHER OPTIONS• FA-SC58V ANTENNA • MB-124 BELT CLIP• CP-24 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE• CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE For BC-119N• OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE For BC-119NApproved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.
2912FCC INFORMATION12345678910111213141516FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-sures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-ceiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
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