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INSTRUCTION MANUALiM73VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.iM73EUROIC-M73 IC-M73EURO(These transceivers use the FA-S64V)

iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M73/IC-M73EURO VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.IMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONRDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an ex-plosion may occur.RWARNING! 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 Submersible construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-ment, the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO’s submersible construc-tion meets IPX8 ratings of the International Standard IEC 60529 (2001). In addition, the speaker grill structure with a water self-draining Aquaquake function is helpful for easily removing rain or seawater. Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions Convenient functions that allow you to monitor the distress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel of your choice (Dualwatch), or while receiving one other channel of your choice and the Call channel (Tri-watch*). See page 16 for details. * May not be available depending on the transceiver version. Voice recorder function IC-M73/IC-M73EURO has a voice recorder function* which can automatically, or manually, record the received signal. The automatic (60 seconds) and manual (30 seconds) re-cordings are recorded separately into memory in the trans-ceiver. * May not be available depending on the transceiver version. Bass booster function The TX/RX bass booster functions* boosts the frequen-cies to increase the bass level, if desired. * May not be available depending on the transceiver version.

iiiRADIO OPERATOR WARNINGYour 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 and IC RF exposure limits for “General Population Use.” In addition, your Icom radio com-plies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evalua-tion of such levels for exposure to humans: s&##/%4"ULLETIN%DITION3UPPLEMENT#%VALUATING#OMPLI-ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. s!MERICAN.ATIONAL3TANDARDS)NSTITUTE#)%%%3TANDARDfor Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. s!MERICAN.ATIONAL3TANDARDS)NSTITUTE#)%%%2ECOM-mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.s4HEFOLLOWINGACCESSORIESAREAUTHORIZEDFORUSEWITHTHISPRODUCT5SEOFaccessories other than those speciﬁed may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC and IC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-103), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-245H).To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-ergy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for general population use, always adhere to the following guide-lines: sDO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC and IC 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. s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 and IC RF exposure 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. s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 page 43 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the re-cipients 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 and IC 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.WARNINGCAUTION

ivAVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIOVotre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Elle est conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, à 2,5 cm, aux limites d'exposition aux RF de la FCC et d’IC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matière de niveaux d'énergie et d'énergie électromagnétique de RF et d'évaluation de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l'exposition humaine :s3UPPL£MENT # £DITION  DU "ULLETIN /%4 DE LA &## i%VALUATINGCompliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields».s.ORME DE L!MERICAN .ATIONAL 3TANDARDS )NSTITUTE !.3)  )%%% #1992 sur les niveaux de sécurité compatibles avec l’exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquences (3 kHz à 300 GHz).s.ORMEDEL!.3))%%%#SURLAM£THODED£VALUATIONRECOMMAN-dée du champ magnétique potentiellement dangereux des radiofréquences et des micro-ondes.s,ES ACCESSOIRES QUI SUIVENT SONT APPROUV£S POUR UNE UTILISATION AVEC CEproduit. L'utilisation d'accessoires autres que ceux précisés peut entraîner des niveaux d'exposition aux RF supérieures aux limites établies par la FCC et d’IC en matière d'exposition aux RF sans ﬁl; attache pour ceinture (MB-103), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-245H).CAUTION Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à une énergie électromagnétique de RF se situe dans les limites permises par la FCC et d’IC pour une utilisation grand public, veuillez en tout temps respecter les directives suivantes :sNE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu'une antenne appropriée y soit fixée, car ceci risque d'endommager la radio et causer une exposition supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC et d’IC. L'antenne appropriée est celle qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spécialement autorisée par le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio.s NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de l'appareil («50% du facteur d'utilisation»). Émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation peut causer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC et d’IC. La radio est en train d’émettre lorsque le témoin du mode de transmission s'afﬁche sur l'écran ACL. La radio émettra si vous appuyez sur le bouton du microphone.s TOUJOURS tenir l'antenne éloignée d'au moins 2,5 cm de votre corps au moment d'émettre et utiliser uniquement l'attache pour ceinture Icom illustrée à la p. 43, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre chose, de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites fixées par la FCC et d’IC. Pour offrir à vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qualité de transmission possible, tenez l'antenne à au moins 5 cm de votre bouche et légèrement de côté.Les renseignements ci-dessus fournissent à l'utilisateur toute l'information nécessaire sur l'exposition aux RF et sur ce qu'il faut faire pour assurer que cette radio fonctionne en respectant les limites d'exposition aux RF établies par la FCC et d’IC.Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilitéEn mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs où une signalisation l’exige. NE PAS faire fonctionner l'émetteur dans des secteurs sensibles au rayonnement électromagnétique tels que les hôpitaux, les aéronefs et les sites de dynamitage.AVERTISSEMENTMISE EN GARDE

vCOUNTRY CODE LISTs)3/Country Codes Country Codes1234567891011121314151617AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCzech RepublicCyprusDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandIrelandItalyLatviaATBEBGHRCZCYDKEEFIFRDEGRHUISIEITLV18192021222324252627282930313233LiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUnited KingdomLILTLUMTNLNOPLPTROSKSIESSECHTRGBFOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-nications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device, not ex-pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.FCC INFORMATION

viIN CASE OF EMERGENCYIf your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.MUSING CHANNEL 16DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel.4. “LOCATED AT ..................... ” (your position)5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required.6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.RECOMMENDATIONCLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and control-lers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterprooﬁng may not be effective. For example, in cases where the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver.

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD .....................................................................................iIMPORTANT ...................................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................................iFEATURES ........................................................................................iPRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ iiRADIO OPERATOR WARNING ...................................................... iiiAVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO .................. ivFCC INFORMATION ........................................................................ vCOUNTRY CODE LIST .................................................................... vIN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................ viRECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... viTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. vii OPERATING RULES ..................................................................2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ...............2nN Supplied accessories ...............................................................2N Attachments .............................................................................2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................4–7N Front, top and side panels .......................................................4N Function display .......................................................................64 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................8nN Channel selection ....................................................................8N Receiving and transmitting ....................................................11N Call channel programming .....................................................12N Lock function ..........................................................................12N Monitor function .....................................................................12N Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................13N AquaQuake water draining function .......................................135 SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ............4nN Scan types .............................................................................14N Setting Favorite channels ......................................................15N Starting a scan .......................................................................15 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ....................................................... N Description .............................................................................16N Operation ...............................................................................167 FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ........................................ 7–24N About the function mode ........................................................17N Manual recording function (Depending on versions) .............18N Automatic recording function (Depending on versions) .............19N Play back function (Depending on versions) ..........................20N Channel naming function .......................................................21N Opening comment entry function ...........................................22N ATIS code programming (For only the Dutch and German versions) ............................ 23N Backlight function ...................................................................248 SET MODE ..........................................................................25nN SET mode programming ........................................................25N SET mode items ....................................................................269 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................nN Battery cautions .....................................................................31N Supplied battery charger .......................................................33N Optional battery chargers ......................................................34OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ..............................................5N Attaching ................................................................................35N Detaching...............................................................................35OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ....................................N HM-167 descriptions ..............................................................36N Attaching ................................................................................36TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................7SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................nVHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ...........................................4–42OPTIONS .................................................................................. 4INDEX .......................................................................................44–45

11OPERATING RULES245789 DPrioritiess2EAD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.s9OUMUSTMONITOR#HANNELWHENYOUARENOTOPERATINGon another channel.s&ALSEORFRAUDULENTDISTRESSCALLSAREPROHIBITEDUNDERLAW DPrivacys)NFORMATIONOVERHEARDBUTNOTINTENDEDFORYOUCANNOTLAW-fully be used in any way.s)NDECENTORPROFANELANGUAGEISPROHIBITED DRadio licenses3()034!4)/.,)#%.3%You 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 identiﬁcation for radio purposes./0%2!4/23,)#%.3%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.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 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 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 transceiver is capable of opera-tion 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.

2SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS2N Supplied accessories N Attachments DFlexible antennaConnect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.CAUTION: s.%6%2 carry the transceiver by holding the antenna.s4RANSMITTINGWITHOUTANANTENNAmay damage the transceiver. DHandstrapPass the handstrap through the loop on the top corner of the transceiver, as illustrated to the left. This facilitates carrying the transceiver.Flexible antenna*Cigarette lighter cable*Handstrap Battery Charger(with two screws)Belt clip(with two screws)Li-ion battery packAC adapter** Not supplied or different type may be supplied depending on the transceiver version.

32SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS245789 DBattery packAttach the battery pack into the transceiver. qBattery packLock the battery pack with the latch. wLatchCAUTION: NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the trans-ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust get-ting into the transceiver and battery pack, and may result in them being damaged.Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution when releasing it. DO NOT use your ﬁnger nail. Use the edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it. DBelt clipAttach the belt clip to the transceiver.Supplied screws

4PANEL DESCRIPTION3N Front, top and side panelsqweytrMicrophone!2!1!0ouiSpeakerFunctiondisplay (p. 6)q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns ON power and adjusts the audio level.w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit; release to receive.e MONITOR KEY [] s-ANUALLYOPENSTHESQUELCHTOMONITORTHECHANNELWHILEheld down. (p. 12) s0USHTHISSWITCHTHENADJUSTTHESQUELCHLEVELWITH;Y]/[Z]. (p. 13)s7HILEHOLDINGDOWNTHISSWITCHTURNTHE/.POWERTOenter the SET mode. (p. 25)r #(!..%,+%9;#= s3ELECTS#HANNELWHENPUSHEDP sSelects the Call channel when pushed for 1 second. (p. 8) sEnters the Call channel write mode when the Call channel is selected and this key is held down for 3 seconds. (p. 12)t FUNCTION KEY [F] s%NTERSTHE&UNCTIONMODEWHENPUSHEDPs4HE!QUA1UAKEFUNCTIONISACTIVATEDWHENHELDDOWNFOR1 second. (p. 13)s7HILEHOLDINGDOWNTHISKEYTURN/.THEPOWERTOENTERthe recording counter mode.

53PANEL DESCRIPTION245789y 3#!.+%9;3#!.s$5!,= s3TARTSANDSTOPSNORMALORPRIORITYSCANWHENPUSHED (pp. 14, 15) s%NTERSTHE7ATCHMODEWHENHELDDOWNFORSECOND (p. 16)u CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY  ;#(78s5)#=)#-;#(=)#%52/ s3ELECTSANDTOGGLESTHEREGULARCHANNELSANDWEATHERchannel* when pushed. (pp. 9, 10) s3ELECTS THE 53! )NTERNATIONAL #ANADIAN OR !4)3channel group* when held down for 1 second. (p. 9) - The function display shows which channel group is active. s0USHTORETURNTOTHEDISPLAYBEFOREYOUSELECTEDTHEchannel when the priority channel or the Call channel is selected. * Selectable contents differ depending on the transceiver version. NOTE: ;#(78s5)#= and [CH] are described as [CH/78s5)#= in this instruction manual.i CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] s3ELECTSTHEOPERATINGCHANNELPPn s3ELECTSTHE3%4MODEOPTIONOFTHEITEMP sSelects the SET mode item when pushed along with []. (p. 25) s#HECKS &AVORITE 4!' CHANNELS OR CHANGES THEscanning direction during a scan. (p. 15) s3ELECTSTHE&UNCTIONMODEITEMPo 42!.3-)40/7%2,/#++%9;(,s,/#+= s3ELECTSHIGHMIDDLEORLOWPOWERWHENPUSHEDPs4OGGLESTHELOCKFUNCTION/./&&WHENHELDDOWNFORsecond. (p. 12)!0 &!6/2)4%4!'+%9;&!6s(] s0USHTHISKEYTOSEQUENTIALLYSELECTTHE&AVORITE4!'channels, while ignoring untagged channels, in a channel group. (p. 15) s(OLDDOWNFORSECOND TOSETOR CLEARTHEDISPLAYEDchannel as a Favorite (TAG) channel. (p. 15)s7HILEHOLDINGDOWNTHISKEYTURN/.POWERTOCLEARORset all Favorite (TAG) channels in the selected channel group. (p. 15)!1 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. (p. 36) NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used.!2 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. (p. 2)

63PANEL DESCRIPTIONN Function displayqetiryou!0!2!3!5!4!6!7!1wq CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT s)NDICATESTHESELECTEDOPERATINGCHANNELNUMBER s)NTHE3%4MODEINDICATESTHESELECTEDVALUEw FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 15) Appears when a Favorite (TAG) channel is selected.e BATTERY ICON Indicates remaining battery power.IndicationFull Middle Low No battery(Charging required)Battery levelblinks when the battery is overcharged (or over voltage).r DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ICONS (p. 16) “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during tri-watch.t DUPLEX ICON (p. 9) Appears when a duplex channel is selected.y MONITOR ICON (p. 12) Appears when the monitor function is activated.u AUTOMATIC RECORDING ICON (p. 19) Appears when the automatic recording is activated. This may not appear depending on the transceiver version.i RECORDING ICON Appears while the receiving audio is recording. (pp. 18, 19) This may not appear depending on the transceiver ver-sion.o CHANNEL NAME FIELD s)NDICATES OR SCROLLS THE OPERATING CHANNEL NAME COMMENT ORATIS code*. (pp. 21–23) *For only the Dutch and German versions. s)NTHE3%4AND&UNCTIONMODEINDICATESORSCROLLSTHESELECTEDitem. (pp. 25–30) s “SCAN 16” is displayed during a Priority scan; “SCAN” appears during a Normal scan. (p. 15)!0 LOCK ICON (p. 12) Appears when the lock function is activated.

73PANEL DESCRIPTION245789!1 ATIS ICON (pp. 9, 23) Appears when the channel group, in which ATIS function is activated, is selected or while programming an ATIS code. s&ORONLYTHE(/,AND&2'VERSIONS!2 CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 8) Appears when the Call channel is selected.!3 CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 9) “USA” appears when U.S.A.*1; “INT” appears when International; “CAN” appears when the Canadian*2; “ATIS” appears when ATIS*3 channel group is selected. *1Only USA, UK, EXP, CHN and AUS versions. *2Only USA, EXP and CHN versions. *3Only HOL version.!4 WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT ICONS* (p. 10)sh” appears when the Weather channel group is selected.sh” appears when the Weather alert function is activated. *Selectable on only the USA, EXP, and AUS versions.!5 TRANSMIT POWER ICONS (p. 11) sh,/7vAPPEARSWHENLOWPOWERISSELECTED sh-)$vAPPEARSWHENMIDPOWERISSELECTED s.OINDICATIONAPPEARSWHENHIGHPOWERISSELECTED!6 TRANSMIT ICON (p. 11) Appears during transmit.!7 BUSY ICON (pp. 11, 12) Appears when a signal is received, or the squelch opens.

8BASIC OPERATION4N Channel selectionIMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the ﬁrst time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn OFF the radio while charging. D#HANNELChannel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station, and for emer-gency communications. Channel 16 is automatically moni-tored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.q Push ;#= to select Channel 16.w Push ;#(78s5)#= to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.Push DCall channelEach regular channel group has separate leisure-use call channels. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The Call channels can be reprogrammed (p. 12) and may be used to store your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.q Hold down ;#= for 1 second to select the Call channel. sh#!,,vANDTHECALLCHANNELNUMBERAPPEARs4HE#ALLCHANNELCANBEREPROGRAMMED3EETHEh#ALLCHANNEL programming” on page 12 for details.w Push ;#(78s5)#= to return to the screen before you selected Call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel.Hold downfor 1 second

94BASIC OPERATION245789 DU.S.A., International, Canadian and ATIS channelsThe transceiver has U.S.A.*1, International, Canadian*2 and ATIS*3 channels. You must select the proper channels for the operating area.*1Only USA, UK, EXP, CHN and AUS versions.*2Only USA, EXP and CHN versions.*3Only HOL version.Push q;#(78s5)#= to select a regular channel. s)FTHEWEATHERCHANNELAPPEARSPUSH;#(78s5)#= again.Push w[Y]/[Z] to select a channel. sh$50vAPPEARSFORDUPLEXCHANNELS e To change the channel group, hold down ;#(78s5)#= for 1 second. s2EPEATUNTILYOUREACHTHEDESIREDCHANNELGROUPFor U.K. and Australia versionsU.S.A. channelsInternational channelsHold downfor 1 secondHold downfor 1 secondHold down for 1 secondHold downfor 1 secondHold downfor 1 secondFor Dutch versionFor U.S.A., Export, and China versionsInternational channelsInternational channelsU.S.A. channelsATIS channelsCanadian channels

104BASIC OPERATION DWeather channelsThe transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather channels*. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na-tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel or while scanning.See the “SET mode items” on page 26 for details.* For only the USA, EXP, and AUS versions. Push q;#(78s5)#= to select the weather channel group.Push w[Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel. Push e;#(78s5)#= to return to the screen before you selected the Weather channel group.

114BASIC OPERATION245789N Receiving and transmittingCAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.Rotate q[VOL] clockwise to turn ON power. s!NOPENINGCOMMENTSCROLLSACROSSTHEFUNCTIONDISPLAY s0USH;#= to skip the opening comment.Set the volume and squelch level. w ± Push [], and push [Z] to open the squelch. ± Rotate [VOL] to set the volume level. ± Push [], and push [Y]/[Z] to set the squelch level.Push e[Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. s0USHING;&!6s(] selects only Favorite channels.- When receiving a signal, the “ ” icon appears while audio is heard from the speaker.- Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point. Push r;(,s,/#+= to select the output power, if necessary.- “LOW” appears when low power is selected; “MID” appears when mid power is selected; no indication is displayed when high power is selected.- Choose low or mid power to conserve battery power; choose high power for longer distance communications.- Some channels are for only low transmission. t Hold down [PTT] to transmit, and speak at your normal voice level.- The appears while transmitting.- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.Release y[PTT] to receive.IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit-ted signal, pause a second after pushing [PTT]. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and speak at your normal voice level.NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-serve the battery power. The power save function automati-cally activates when no signal is received for 5 seconds.To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the trans-ceiver has a time-out timer function*. This timer cuts OFF a transmission after 5 minutes of continuous transmission.* For only the USA and AUS versions.q Power ONw Set the volumew Set the squelch levelw Set the squelch levele Select the channelr Set the output powert Push to transmity Release to receiveMicrophoneSpeaker

124BASIC OPERATION12N Call channel programmingThe Call channel key is used to select Channel 9* by default. However, you can program your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. * The channel may differ, depending on the transceiver version. Hold down q;#(78s5)#= for 1 second several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN, ATIS) to be programmed. w Hold down ;#= for 1 second to se-lect the Call channel.sh#!,,v AND #ALL CHANNEL NUMBER AP-pear. Hold down e;#= again for 3 sec-onds (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter the Call channel programming mode.s4HE #ALL CHANNEL NUMBER TO BE PRO-grammed blinks. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. Push t;#= to program the displayed channel as the Call channel.s4HE#ALLCHANNELNUMBERSTOPSBLINKINGN Lock functionThis function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [ ] and ;(,s,/#+=) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access.± Push ;(,s,/#+= for 1 second to turn the lock function ON or OFF.Hold downfor 1 secondAppears while the lockfunction is in use.N Monitor functionThe monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level. See page 27 for details of the monitor switch action.± Hold down [] for 1 second to activate the monitor func-tion.sh ” and “ ” appear and audio is heard.Appears while the monitor function is in use.Hold downfor 1 second

134BASIC OPERATION245789N Adjusting the squelch levelTo adjust the transceiver’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys, as described below. In order to properly receive signals, as well as for the scan to function effectively operate, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.q Push [], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. - “SQL” and the squelch level are displayed. - There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level. - When no key is pushed for 5 seconds, the transceiver returns to its normal condition.w Push [] again to return to normal operating mode.Push Shows the squelchlevel.Appears during squelch level adjustmentN AquaQuake water draining functionThe AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may mufﬂe the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated.± While holding down [F], the AquaQuake function is acti-vated to clear water away from the speaker grill. s"EEPSOUNDSREGARDLESSOFTHEVOLUMELEVELSETTING s!CTIVATESFORSECONDSINMAXIMUMTODRAINWATERs4HETRANSCEIVERNEVERACCEPTSKEYOPERATIONWHILETHE!QUA1UAKEfunction is activated.s4HE !QUA1UAKE FUNCTION CAN NOT BE ACTIVATED WHEN AN OPTIONALspeaker-microphone is connected.

14SCAN OPERATION%XCEPTFORTHE$UTCHVERSION5N Scan typesScanning is an efﬁcient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan set-ting and normal scan setting.In addition, the “Weather alert*” and “Auto scan” functions are also selectable for scanning. These functions can be simul-taneously activated, depending on the settings in the SET mode. (pp. 26, 27)* For only the USA, EXP, and AUS versions.Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear those Favorite channels which are not needed or incon-veniently stop scanning, such as digital communications.Choose priority or normal scan in the SET mode. (p. 26)NORMAL SCANCH 01 CH 02WX*CH 05 CH 04CH 03* Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON.Normal scan, like priority scan, sequentially searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set as a Fa-vorite channel.PRIORITY SCANWX*CH 01CH 16CH 02CH 05 CH 04CH 03* Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ONPriority scan sequentially searches through all Favorite chan-nels 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, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.

155SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version)245789N Setting Favorite channelsFor more efﬁcient scanning, add desired channels as Favorite channels, or clear the Favorite for unwanted channels.Untagged channels will be skipped during scanning. Favor-ite channels can be independently assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN, ATIS) independently.Select the desired channel to set as a Favorite channel. q Hold down w;&!6s(] for 1 second to set the displayed chan-nel as a Favorite channel.sh(” appears on the function display. To cancel the Favorite channel setting, hold down e;&!6s(] for 1 second.sh(” disappears.#LEARINGORSETTING!LL&AVORITE#HANNELSINTHE 3E-lected Channel GroupWhile holding down ;&!6s(], turn ON power to clear all the Favorite channel settings in the channel group.s2EPEATABOVEPROCEDURETOSETALLCHANNELSAS&AVORITECHANNELSN Starting a scanFirst, set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function, using the SET mode. (pp. 26, 27)q Make sure the desired channel group (e.g., USA, CAN, INT, ATIS) is selected. Move between channel groups by repeat-edly pushing ;#(78s5)#= for 1 second at a time.s7HENTHEWEATHERALERTFUNCTIONISINUSESELECTTHEDESIREDweather channel with ;#(78s5)#= and [Y]/[Z]. * For only the USA, EXP, and AUS versions.w Push ;3#!.s$5!,= to start a priority or normal scan. sh3#!.vBLINKSINTHEFUNCTIONDISPLAY shvAPPEARSONTHECOMMENTINDICATORDURINGAPRIORITYSCANsWhen a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal dis-appears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the scan resume timer setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during a priority scan.) s0USH [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning of Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.e To stop the scan, push ;3#!.s$5!,=. sh3#!.vDISAPPEARSScan starts“SCAN” indication blinksPush Pushto stop the scanWhen receiving a signal, “SCAN” indica-tion blinks and audio is heard.[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

16DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH6N DescriptionDualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch* monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving on another channel. *For the Dutch transceiver version Only Dualwatch can be used. N Operationq Select a desired operating channel.w Hold down ;3#!.s$5!,= for 1 second to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch (depending on the SET mode setting; p. 27). sh$5!,vBLINKSDURING$UALWATCHh42)vBLINKSDURING4RIWATCH s!BEEPTONESOUNDSWHENASIGNALISRECEIVEDON#HANNELs4RIWATCHBECOMES$UALWATCHWHENRECEIVINGASIGNALONTHECall channel.e To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push ;3#!.s$5!,= again.DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATIONDualwatch Tri-watchCallchannelCh 88Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9s)FASIGNALISRECEIVEDON#HANNEL$UALWATCH4RIWATCHpauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.s)FASIGNALIS RECEIVEDON THE #ALLCHANNELDURING4RIwatch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-appears.s4OTRANSMITONTHESELECTEDCHANNELDURING$UALWATCHTri-watch, hold down [PTT].[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.A signal is received on the Call channel.A signal received on Channel 16 always takes priority.Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.Tri-watch starts.Hold down for 1 second

177FUNCTION MODE OPERATION245789N About the function modeThere are 7 transceiver functions‡ in the function mode: Play back function‡, Manual recording function‡, Automatic record-ing function‡, backlight function, channel naming function, opening comment entry function and the ATIS code program-ming function†.†For only the Dutch and German versions.‡Depending on versions.D Entering the function modePush q[F] to enter the function mode. sh0,!9v0LAYBACKFUNCTIONAPPEARSs7HENNOKEYISPUSHEDFORSECONDSTHETRANSCEIVERRETURNSTO its normal condition. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item. e Push ;(,s,/#+= to select or decide the desired option of the item. s3OMEITEMSEXITTHEFUNCTIONMODEWHENPUSHING;(,s,/#+=.To exit the function mode, push r[F].D FUNCTION MODE ITEMSPlayback function*,‡Manual recordingfunction‡Automatic recordingfucntion‡Backlight functionATIS code programmingfunction†Opening commententry functionChannel namingfunction: Push [Y] : Push [Z] *Starting item†For only the Dutch and German versions.‡Depending on versions.

187FUNCTION MODE OPERATIONYou can record the received signal whenever you want by us-ing the manual recording function.This function can record the received signal for maximum 30 seconds. The transmitted signal cannot be recorded. The previously recorded signal will be overwritten when you re-cord the next audio using this function. q Push [F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the manual recording function. sh-2%#vAPPEARS w Push ;(,s,/#+= to start record-ing. sh2%#vAPPEARS s7HEN THE SIGNAL DISAPPEARS THEtransceiver continues recording without audio.Push e[F] to stop the recording. s4HERECORDINGWILLAUTOMATICALLYSTOPafter 30 seconds.Manual recordingmode appears.“REC” appears while recording.Example: 20 seconds30 secondsWhen receiving a signal for 30 seconds or less, this function records all contents.30 seconds after you start the manual recording, the recording will automatically stop.These contentswill not be recorded.Start manualrecording.Start manualrecording.Stop manualrecording.Automatically stopsrecording.N -ANUALRECORDINGFUNCTION$EPENDINGONVERSIONS

197FUNCTION MODE OPERATION245789When this function is turned ON, the transceiver automati-cally records the received signal into the memory.The maximum recording time is 60 seconds.s4HETRANSMITSIGNALCANNOTBERECORDEDs)FASIGNALLESSTHANSECONDSISRECORDEDTHENEXTRECORDEDSIG-nal is added into the same data.s4HERECORDINGTHRESHOLDLEVELCANBESETINTHESETMODE3EEPAGE30 for details. NOTE: Even if you turn OFF the transceiver, this function remains ON. Push q[F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the automatic recording function. sh!2%#vAPPEARS w Push ;(,s,/#+= to turn the function ON or OFF.s4HE AUTOMATIC RECORDING ICON AP-pears when the function is turned ON. s!FTERPUSHING;(,s,/#+=, exits the function mode. e When a signal is received, the transceiver automatically starts recording. sh2%#vAPPEARSWHILERECORDING s4HERECORDINGWILLAUTOMATICALLYSTOPwhen the received signal disap-pears, or the received signal strength becomes weaker than the set threshold level in the set mode (p. 30).Automatic recordingmode appears.“REC” is appeared while recording.Automatic recording icon appears.Example: 40 seconds60 secondsWhen receiving a signal for 60 seconds or less, this function records all contents.After 60 seconds has passed from starting the automatic recording, this function records the 60 seconds before stopping to record.These contentswon’t be recorded.Starts recordingStarts recordingStops recordingStops recordingN !UTOMATICRECORDINGFUNCTION$EPENDINGONVERSIONS

207FUNCTION MODE OPERATIONThis transceiver has two voice recorders.One is the manual recording function which can record for 30 seconds. The other is the automatic recording function which can record the last 60 seconds of the receiving signal.There are three play-back modes as follows. Push q[F] to enter the function mode. sh0,!9vAPPEARS Push w;(,s,/#+=to enter the play back selection mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired play back mode from “M-PLAY,” “LAST30S,” or “LAST60S.” If there is no recorded signal in the transceiver, “BLANK” appears. s-0,!9 0LAY BACK THE MANUALLYrecorded signal. s,!3430LAY BACK THE LAST seconds of the automati-caliy recorded signal. s,!3430LAY BACK THE AUTOMATI-caliy recorded signal for 60 seconds. Push e;(,s,/#+= to play back the recorded signal. sh0,vBLINKSs4O STOP THE PLAY BACK PUSH;(,s,/#+= again. DO NOT detach the battery pack while the transceiver is turned ON. Other-wise, the data could be lost or delet-ed.Deleting a recorded signal: While selecting the desired data to delete, hold down ;&!6s(] for 3 seconds until 2 short beeps sound. Blinks while playbacking.Playback mode appears.“BLANK” appears when the transceiver has no recorded signal.dingdingdingPlaying back for 30 seconds (maximum).Select “M-PLAY”Select “LAST60S”Select “LAST30S”Not playing back.Playing back for 60 seconds (maximum).Playing back for 30 seconds (maximum).N 0LAYBACKFUNCTION$EPENDINGONVERSIONS

217FUNCTION MODE OPERATION245789N Channel naming functionThe IC-M73/IC-M73EURO can assign up to 10-character channel names for each operating channel, including each weather channel. This provides easy recognition of the chan-nel in use, or station names.When shipped from the factory, the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO is programmed with default names for each VHF marine chan-nel. These defaults can be changed, if desired. DUsable characters DChannel name programming Push q[Y]/[Z] to select a channel to program. s(OLDDOWN;#(78s5)#= for 1 second to select a channel group, if necessary. Push w[F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the channel naming function. sh#(.!-%vAPPEARS e Push ;(,s,/#+=to edit the channel name. s4HE ST CHARACTER OF THE CURRENTLY PRO-grammed name blinks.Push r[Y]/[Z] to select a character. Push t;#(78s5)#= to move to the right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. s0USH;3#!.s$5!,= to move to the left. Continue until the desired charac- yters have been selected, then push ;(,s,/#+= to return to normal op-eration.Deleting a channel name (All clear): While selecting the desired channeI name in the channel name editing mode, push ;&!6s(] to delete the selected channel name. (=)(4)(D)(N)(X)(h)(r)()(5)(E)(O)(Y)(i)(s)(+)(6)(F)(P)(Z)(j)(t)(7)(G)(Q)(a)(k)(u)(,)(8)(H)(R)(b)(l)(v)(/)(9)(I)(S)(c)(m)(w)(0)(Space)(J)(T)(d)(n)(x)(1)(A)(K)(U)(e)(o)(y)(2)(B)(L)(V)(f)(p)(z)(3)(C)(M)(W)(g)(q)(–)

227FUNCTION MODE OPERATIONThe IC-M73/IC-M73EURO can assign up to 16-character opening comments.You may replace the factory-set opening comment with a comment of your own. The opening comment appears each time the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO is powered ON. The comment may be up to 16 characters long.You can use same characters as “Channel naming function.” (p. 21) DOpening comment programming Push q[F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the channel naming function. sh/#%$)4vAPPEARS w Push ;(,s,/#+= to edit the open-ing comment. s4HE ST CHARACTER OF THE CURRENTLY PRO-grammed comment blinks.Push e[Y]/[Z] to select a character. r Push ;#(78s5)#= to move to the right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. s0USHING;3#!.s$5!,=, moves to left. Continue until the desired charac- iters have been entered, then push ;(,s,/#+= to return to normal op-eration.Deleting the opening comment (All clear): While in the opening comment editing mode, push ;&!6s(] to delete. The programmed opening comment is brieﬂy displayed or scrolled when the transceiver is powered ON.However, the opening comment display can be skipped by pushing ;#=.N Opening comment entry function

237FUNCTION MODE OPERATION245789The 10-digit ATIS code can be programmed and conﬁrmed with the following operation.The ATIS code programming is not necessary and con-ﬁrmation can only be performed when the ATIS code has been programmed by your dealer. The code programming can be performed 1 time only, if the code has not been programmed by your dealer. Push q[F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the ATIS code programming function. sh!4)3)$vAPPEARS w Push ;(,s,/#+= to edit the ATIS code. sh)DvANDh!4)3vAPPEARANDTHESTCHAR-acter of the code blinks. Push e[Y]/[Z] to select a number. r Push ;#(78s5)#= to move to the right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a number. s0USH ;3#!.s$5!,= to move to the left. After inputting the 10-digit ATIS tcode, push ;(,s,/#+= to write the code into the memory, then goes to the ATIS code conﬁrma-tion mode.Deleting the ATIS code (All clear): While in the ATIS code editing mode, push ;&!6s(] to de-lete. DATIS code conﬁrmation 7HENTHE!4)3CODEHASBEENPROGRAMMED Push q[F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the ATIS code programming function. sh!4)3)$vAPPEARS w Push ;(,s,/#+=to conﬁrm the ATIS code. sh)DvANDh!4)3vAPPEARs4HE !4)3 CODE IS DISPLAYED ANDscrolls in the channel comment dis-play. e Push ;(,s,/#+= to return to normal operation.. ScrollsN ATIS code programming &ORONLYTHE$UTCHAND'ERMANVERSIONSScrolls

247FUNCTION MODE OPERATIONN Backlight functionThis function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back-lighting can also be turned OFF in the SET mode. (p. 27)± Push any key other than [PTT] to turn ON the backlighting.s4HEBACKLIGHTINGISAUTOMATICALLYTURNED/&&AFTERSECONDSOF inactivity. Push q[F] to enter the function mode, and then push [Y]/[Z] to select the backlighting function. sh,)'(4vAPPEARS w Push ;(,s,/#+= to turn the func-tion ON or OFF. s!FTER PUSHING ;(,s,/#+=, exits from the function mode. Backlight modeappears.

258SET MODE245789N SET mode programmingThe SET mode is used to change the status of 17 transceiver functions†: Beep tone function, Weather alert function†, Prior-ity scan, Scan resume timer, Auto scan start function, Dual/Tri-watch function, Monitor key action, Display backlight, LCD contrast selection, Power save function, Scroll type selection, Scroll speed selection, RX noise cancel function†, TX noise cancel function†, RX bass boost function†, TX bass boost function† and the Automatic recording threshold level selec-tion†. DSET mode operationTurn OFF power. q w While holding down [], turn ON power to enter the SET mode. s4HEh"%%0v"EEPTONEFUNCTIONSETTINGAPPEARS e Push [], or push [ ] and [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item.Push r[Y]/[Z] to select the desired option of the item.To exit the SET mode, push t;#=. DSET MODE ITEMSBeep tone function* Weather alert function†Priority scan†Scan resume timer†Auto scan start function†Dual/Tri-watchfunction†Monitor keyactionDisplaybacklightLCD contrastselectionAutomtic recordingthreshold level selection†TX bass boost function†RX bass boost function†Power save functionScroll type selectionScroll speed selectionRX noise cancel function†TX noise cancel function†: Push [ ], or while holding down [ ], push [Y]: While holding down [ ], push [Z]*Starting item†Depending on versions

268SET MODEN SET mode items DBeep tone function “ ”Turns ON the key touch beep sound or AJ, or turns OFF the sound OFF.s/. !lXEDBEEPSOUNDSDEFAULTs!* 4HEPRESETBEEPSEXAMPLEDOREMISOUNDs/&&3ILENTOPERATIONPushBeep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFFWeather alert function “ D”For only the USA, EXP, and AUS versions, a NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, any detected weather alert will make the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO activate a blinking “ ” alert icon on the function display and repeatedly sound a beep tone. The blink-ing and beeping stops when the radio is picked up and op-erated. The previously selected weather channel is checked any time during standby, or while scanning, when the power save function is activated.sh ” appears when the function is turned ON.PushWeather alert functionOFF (default)Weather alert functionON DPriority scan function “ ”Except for the HOL version, the transceiver has 2 scan types— normal (OFF) and priority (ON) scans. Normal scan searches all Favorite (TAG) channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan sequentially searches all Favorite (TAG) channels while monitoring Channel 16.s4HEDEFAULTSETTINGMAYDIFFERDEPENDINGONTHEVERSIONPushNormal scan (default) Priority scan DScan resume timer “ ”Except for the HOL version, the scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 seconds after receiving a signal and then resumes even if a signal has been received.PushScan resume timerOFF (default)Scan resume timerON

278SET MODE245789 DAuto scan function “ ”Except for the HOL version, the auto scan function automati-cally starts the desired scan when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 secondsPushAuto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON DDual/Tri-watch function “ ”Except for the HOL version, this item selects Dual or Tri-watch as desired. See page 16 for details.PushDualwatch (default) Tri-watch DMonitor key action “ ”The monitor key action temporarily cuts off the squelch func-tion. This key action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) set-tings, as shown below.s0U053(!FTER PUSHING [] for 1 second, the squelch opens and audio is heard. The squelch is held open while con-tinuously holding down [ ]. (default)s(O(/,$!FTER PUSHING [ ] for 1 second, the squelch opens and audio is heard even if [ ] is released. To close the squelch, push any key.PushPush setting (default) Hold settingBacklight function “ D”This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back-light can be turned ON or OFF.s4HE BACKLIGHT IS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED WHEN ANY KEY EXCEPT FOR[PTT] is pushed.s4HEBACKLIGHTISAUTOMATICALLYTURNED/&&AFTERSECONDSOFINAC-tivity.PushBacklight ON(default)Backlight OFF

288SET MODE DLCD contrast selection “ ”The contrast of the LCD can be set to Hi (default) or Lo.PushHigh contrast (default) Low contrast DAuto power save function “ ”The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac-tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. s/. 4HEPOWERSAVEFUNCTIONISTURNED/.4HEPOWERSAVEFUNC-tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 secondss/&&4HEPOWERSAVEFUNCTIONISTURNED/&&PushPower save ON(default)Power save OFF DChannel name scroll type “ ”Set the channel name/comment scroll type to 1 or 2.s4HElRSTCHARACTERSAREDISPLAYEDFORAPPROXIMATELYSECONDthen scrolls. When the channel name or comment is 7 character or less, it does not scroll (default).s4HECHANNELNAMEORCOMMENTSCROLLSREGARDLESSOFTHENUMBERof characters after no name or comment (blank) is displayed for 1 second.PushScroll type 1 (default) Scroll type 2Scrolling speed “ D”Selects the channel name/comment scroll speed.s3CROLLSCHARACTERSINASECONDs3CROLLSCHARACTERSINASECONDs3CROLLSCHARACTERSINASECONDPushScroll speed 2 (default) Scroll speed 3

298SET MODE245789 DRX Noise Cancel function “ ”Set the Noise Cancel function for reception. The function may not be available, depending on the transceiver version.s/&&4URNS/&&THEFUNCTIONs 4HE.OISE#ANCELFUNCTIONREDUCESRANDOMNOISECOMPONENTSin the received signal to approximately one half.s 4HE.OISE#ANCELFUNCTIONREDUCESRANDOMNOISECOMPONENTSin the received signal to approximately one third.s 4HE.OISE#ANCELFUNCTIONREDUCESRANDOMNOISECOMPONENTSin the received signal to approximately one tenth.PushRX noise cancelOFF (default)RX noise cancel 3 DTX Noise Cancel function “ ”Set the Noise Cancel function for transmission. The function may not be available, depending on the transceiver version.s/&&4URNS/&&THEFUNCTIONs/. 4HE .OISE #ANCEL FUNCTION REDUCES RANDOM NOISE COMPO-nents in the transmitted signal to one third. PushTX noise cancelOFF (default)TX noise cancel ON DRX bass boost function “ ”Set the bass boost function for reception.The function may not be available, depending on the transceiver version.s/&&4URNS/&&THEFUNCTIONs/. 4HE28BASSBOOSTFUNCTIONBOOSTSTHEBASSLEVELOFTHERE-ceive audio tone.PushRX bass boostOFF (default)RX bass boost ON DTX bass boost function “ ”Set the bass boost function for transmission. The function may not be available, depending on the transceiver version.s/&&4URNS/&&THEFUNCTIONs/. 4HE48BASSBOOSTFUNCTIONBOOSTSTHEBASSLEVELOFTHETRANS-mit audio tone.PushTX bass boostOFF (default)TX bass boost ON

308SET MODE DAutomatic recording threshold level “ ”Set the automatic recording threshold level. The function may not be available, depending on the transceiver version.s Set the threshold level to shallow. Weak signals will automatically be recorded into memory.sSet the threshold level to mid.s Set the threshold level to deep. Weak signals will not automatically be recorded into memory.PushAutomatic recordingthreshold level 2 (default)Automatic recordingthreshold level 3

319BATTERY CHARGING245789N Battery cautionsMisuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, ﬁre, or battery rupture. Misuse can also cause other battery damage or degrada-tion of battery performance.sR DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁed Icom battery pack with Icom transceiver. Only Icom battery pack is tested and approved for use with Icom transceiver. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, ﬁre, or cause the battery to burst.D Battery cautionsR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-tery. 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 ﬁre.sR DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near ﬁres 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 per-formance or shorten battery life.sR DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not 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.sR DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause a rupture or explosion.sR DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEV-ER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat genera-tion, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch ﬁre.sR DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is speciﬁed. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not speciﬁed in this instruction manual.sR DANGER! If ﬂuid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean wa-ter, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.sR WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.sR WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with ﬂuid from in-side the battery.

329BATTERY CHARGINGsR WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause overheating, a ﬁre, or cause the battery to rupture.sCAUTION: Always use the battery within the speciﬁed tem-perature range for the transceiver* and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F). * EXP/USA : –20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F CHN/EUR/FRG/HOL/UK : –15˚C to +55˚C; +5˚F to +131˚F AUS : –10˚C to +55˚C; +14˚F to +131˚F Using the battery out of its speciﬁed temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life. Please note that the speciﬁed temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiv-er may not work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range.sCAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an ex-tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg-ing. 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 below; –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 +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (within a year) DCharging cautionsR DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁres or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en-vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.sR WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the speciﬁed time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the speciﬁed time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery char-ger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the speciﬁed time limit may cause a ﬁre, overheating, or the battery may rupture.sR WARNING! NEVER insert the battery and transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger termi-nals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.sCAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci-ﬁed temperature range: +10˚C to +40˚C (+50˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the speciﬁed temperature range. Additionally, battery perfor-mance or battery life may be reduced.

339BATTERY CHARGING245789N Supplied battery charger D"#INSTALLATIONqweSupplied screwsSupplied screwsToToUse a rubber band tosecure the transceiverif desired.R DANGER! Charge the BP-245H with only the specified chargers listed on page 43. Otherwise, it may cause smoke, ﬁre, or cause the battery to burst. DChargingConnect the AC adapter as shown below. q Insert the battery pack with or without the transceiver into wthe charger. s4HECHARGEINDICATORLIGHTSORANGE e Charge the battery pack approximately 3 hours, depend-ing on the remaining power level. s4HECHARGEINDICATORLIGHTSGREENWHENCHARGINGISCOMPLETETransceiverBattery packAC adapterChargerindicatorOPC-515L* (for a 13.8 V power source) or the CP-25H (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.White line: Black line :*Turn OFF the transceiver power while charging.

349BATTERY CHARGINGN Optional battery chargers D!$INSTALLATION Connect the 8-pin connector of the each charger slot to qthe AD-129 desktop charger adapter’s plug. Install the adapter into the each charger slot in the direc- wtion of the arrow, then use the two supplied screws to se-cure the adapter to the charger. D2APIDCHARGINGWITHTHE"#"#3OR/0#The optional BC-197 with the BC-157S will simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs. The following items are additionally required. (Charging time: approximately 3 hours)s3IX!$CHARGERADAPTERSs!N!#ADAPTER"#3ORTHE$#POWERCABLE/0#Desktop charger adapter8-pin connectorSuppliedscrewsBatterypackThe charger adapters are installed in each slot.TransceiverTurn OFF power (An AC adapter isnot supplied withsome versions.) AC adapter(Connect to a DC power supply: 12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)Status indicator(each indicator independently functions)DC power cable (OPC-656)OPC-656*DC power cable*NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the power cable to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger.Red line : + Black line : _NEVER transmit near the BC-197 or the AC adapter while charging.R DANGER! Charge the BP-245H with only the specified chargers listed on page 43. Otherwise, it may cause smoke, ﬁre, or cause the battery to burst.

3510OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP245789N Attaching Screw the base clip to the qback of the transceiver us-ing the two screws (sup-plied), as shown to the right. Clip the belt clip over your belt and insert the transceiver. wOnce the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels. eN Detaching± Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.R CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the belt clip or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.Supplied screws

36OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE11N (-DESCRIPTIONSHM-202 is also an optional speaker microphone. see the page 43 for details.NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speak-er-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To maxi-mize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the microphone approximately 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level.N AttachingInsert the speaker-mic connector onto the [SP MIC] connec-tor and carefully screw it tight, as shown in the diagram below. Be careful not to cross-thread the connection.Set the triangle mark to the front side.CAUTION: Attach the speaker- microphone’s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping, or water intrusion in the connector.Detaching:Pull up the cap in the direction of the arrow to detach it.Attaching:Attach the cap in the direction of the arrow completely.IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceiver’s [SP MIC] connector cap attached when the speaker-microphone is not in use. Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached; however, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the con-nector has become wet.PTT switchPush to transmit.Release to receive.MicrophoneSpeakerAlligator type clipTo attach the speaker-microphoneto your shirt or collar.Turn OFF the transceiver power when connecting the HM-167.

3712TROUBLESHOOTING245789PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.The transceiver does not turn ON.s4HEBATTERYISDEPLETEDs"ADCONNECTIONTOTHEBATTERYPACKs2ECHARGETHEBATTERYPACKs#HECKTHECONNECTIONTOTHETRANSCEIVERpp. 33, 34p. 3No sound from the speak-er.s3QUELCHLEVELISTOOTIGHTs6OLUMELEVELISTOOLOWs3PEAKERHASBEENEXPOSEDTOWATERs7ATERHASENTEREDTO[SP MIC] connector.s3ETSQUELCHTOTHETHRESHOLDPOINTs2OTATE[VOL] to set a suitable level.s(OLDDOWN[F] to drain water from the speaker.s$RY[SP MIC] connector.p. 13p. 11p. 13—Transmitting is impossible, or high power can not be selected.s3OMECHANNELSAREFORLOWPOWERORRECEIVEonly.s4HEBATTERYISEXHAUSTEDs4HEBATTERYISOVERCHARGEDs4HEOUTPUTPOWERISSETTOLOWs4HETRANSCEIVERISOVERHEATEDs#HANGECHANNELSs2ECHARGETHEBATTERYPACKs6ERIFYTHEBATTERYVOLTAGEISCORRECTs0USH;(,s,/#+= to select high power.s4URN/&&THEPOWERLEAVEITATROOMTEMPERATUREFORa while.pp. 11, 12, 40–42pp. 33, 34—p. 11—The displayed channel cannot be changed.s,OCKFUNCTIONISACTIVATED s0USH;(,s,/#+= for 1 second to cancel the function. p. 12Scan does not start. s Favorite (TAG) channels are not programmed.s3ETTHEDESIREDCHANNELSASh&AVORITE4!'vCHANNELS p. 15No beeps. s"EEPTONESARETURNED/&& s3ETTHEBEEPTONESTO/.&IX"EEP0RESETINTHE3%4mode.p. 26Does not record or does not record properly.s4HEREADWRITECAPACITYHASBEENEXCEEDED(the recording counter displays 100 or more. (p. 4)), or the memory is damaged.s4HEMEMORY)#SHOULDBEREPLACED Ask your technical dealer for service. —The weak signal is not recorded by the automatic recording function.s4HEAUTOMATICRECORDINGTHRESHOLDLEVELIStoo deep.s3ETTHEAUTOMATICRECORDINGTHRESHOLDLEVELTOSHALLOW p. 30“CHARGE” comment blinkss4HECONNECTEDBATTERYISDEPLETED s2ECHARGETHEBATTERYPACK pp. 33, 34

38SPECIFICATIONS13s)#- DGenerals&REQUENCYCOVERAGE 4Xn-(Z : Rx 156.050–163.275 MHzs-ODE &-+'%s/PERATINGTEMPERATURERANGE n#TO#–4°F to +140°F)s#URRENTDRAINAT6 48HIGH ! (approximately) Max. audio 0.45 As0OWERSUPPLYREQUIREMENT 7.4 V DC nominal (negative ground)s&REQUENCYSTABILITY ÒPPMn#TO#s!NTENNAIMPEDANCE ˘ nominals$IMENSIONSAPPROXIMATELY 7 125(H)  30(D)mm (Projections not included) : 2.0(W) 4.9(H) 1.2(D) inches s7EIGHT (approximately) : 280 g/9.9 oz with BP-245H DTransmitters/UTPUTPOWER 7/3 W/1 Ws-ODULATIONSYSTEM 6ARIABLEREACTANCEFREQUENCYmodulations-AXFREQUENCYDEVIATION ÒK(Zs!DJACENTCHANNELPOWER D"s3PURIOUSEMISSIONS (typical) : –68 dBc DReceivers3ENSITIVITYTYPICAL USA and EXP versions : 0.22 μV (12 dB SINAD)s3QUELCHSENSITIVITY(at threshold, typical) : 0.35 μVs)NTERMODULATIONREJECTIONRATIO D"TYPICALsSpurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB (typical)s!DJACENTCHANNELSELECTIVITY : 70 dB (typical)s!UDIOOUTPUTPOWERATDISTORTIONWITHAN8 ˘ load) : 0.35 W typical (External) : 0.7 W typical (Internal)s)#-%52/ DGenerals&REQUENCYCOVERAGE 4Xn-(Z Rx 156.000–163.425 MHzs-ODE &-+'%s/PERATINGTEMPERATURERANGE n#TO#s#URRENTDRAINAPPROXIMATELY 4X(6 W) 1.5 A Tx (1 W) 0.7 A Tx (0.5 W) 0.6 A Rx Max. audio 0.45 As0OWERSUPPLYREQUIREMENT 7.4 V DC nominal (negative ground)s&REQUENCYSTABILITY ÒK(Zs!NTENNAIMPEDANCE ˘ nominals$IMENSIONSAPPROXIMATELY : 52.5(W)  125(H)  30(D) mm (Projections not included) s7EIGHT (approximately) : 280 g with BP-245H

3913SPECIFICATIONS245789 DTransmitters/UTPUTPOWER 7777 *German version onlys-ODULATIONSYSTEM 6ARIABLEREACTANCEFREQUENCYmodulations-AXFREQUENCYDEVIATION ÒK(Zs!DJACENTCHANNELPOWER D"s3PURIOUSEMISSIONS : 0.25 μWReceiver Ds3ENSITIVITYTYPICAL : –4 dBμ emf at 20 dB SINADs3QUELCHSENSITIVITY(threshold) : –5 dBμ emf (typical)s)NTERMODULATIONREJECTIONRATIO D"sSpurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB s!DJACENTCHANNELSELECTIVITY : 70 dB s!UDIOOUTPUTPOWERATDISTORTIONWITHAN8 ˘ load) : 0.2 W (External) 0.7 W typical at 1 kHz (Internal)s)#-%52/ (AUS version) DGenerals&REQUENCYCOVERAGE 4Xn-(Z : Rx 156.300–162.025 MHzs-ODE &-+'%s/PERATINGTEMPERATURERANGE –10°C to +55°Cs#URRENTDRAINAT6 48HIGH ! (approximately) Max. audio 0.45 As0OWERSUPPLYREQUIREMENT 7.4 V DC nominal (negative ground)s&REQUENCYSTABILITY : ÒPPMn#TO#s!NTENNAIMPEDANCE ˘ nominals$IMENSIONSAPPROXIMATELY 7 125(H)  30(D)mm (Projections not included) : 2.0(W) 4.9(H) 1.2(D) inches s7EIGHT (approximately) : 280 g/9.9 oz with BP-245H DTransmitters/UTPUTPOWER : 5 W/3 W/1 Ws-ODULATIONSYSTEM 6ARIABLEREACTANCEFREQUENCYmodulations-AXFREQUENCYDEVIATION ÒK(Zs!DJACENTCHANNELPOWER D"s3PURIOUSEMISSIONS (typical) : 0.25 μW DReceivers3ENSITIVITYTYPICAL : –5 dBμ emf (20 dB SINAD)s3QUELCHSENSITIVITY(at threshold, typical) : –6 dBμ emfs)NTERMODULATIONREJECTIONRATIO D"sSpurious response rejection ratio : 65 dB s!DJACENTCHANNELSELECTIVITY : 65 dB s!UDIOOUTPUTPOWERATDISTORTIONWITHAN8 ˘ load) : 0.2 W (External) : 0.7 W typical at 1 kHz (Internal)All stated speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice or obligation.

40VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST14CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz)Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 61 156.075 160.675 71 156.575 156.575 81 157.075 161.67502 156.100 160.700 12 156.600 156.600 22 157.100 161.700 62 156.125 160.725 72 156.625 156.625 82 157.125 161.72503 156.150 160.750 13 156.650 156.650 23 157.150 161.750 63 156.175 160.775 73 156.675 156.675 83 157.175 161.77504 156.200 160.800 14 156.700 156.700 24 157.200 161.800 64 156.225 160.825 74 156.725 156.725 84 157.225 161.82505 156.250 160.850 15*1156.750 156.750 25 157.250 161.850 65 156.275 160.875 75*3156.775 156.775 85 157.275 161.87506 156.300 156.300 16 156.800 156.800 26 157.300 161.900 66 156.325 160.925 76*3156.825 156.825 86 157.325 161.92507 156.350 160.950 17*1156.850 156.850 27 157.350 161.950 67 156.375 156.375 77 156.875 156.875 87 157.375 157.375P4*2161.425 161.42588 157.425 157.42508 156.400 156.400 18 156.900 161.500 28 157.400 162.000 6869156.425 156.425 78 156.925 161.52509 156.450 156.450 19 156.950 161.550 37A*2157.850 157.850 156.475 156.475 79 156.975 161.57510 156.500 156.500 20 157.000 161.600 60 156.025 160.625 70 RX Only 156.525 80 157.025 161.625 *1*3Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided theeffective radiated power does not exceed 1 W, and subject to the nationalregulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in itsterritorial waters. The output power of channels 75 and 76 are limited to low power (1 W) only. The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation-relatedcommunications only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmfulinterference to channel 16, e.g. by means geographical separation.UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz) for U.K. version only. *2 D&OR)#-%52/

4114VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST245789NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.*1 Low power only. *2 UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz) for U.K. version only.hannels(for U.K. version only)Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive156.050 156.050 156.600 156.600 157.100 157.100 156.225 156.225 156.775 156.775156.825 156.825156.875 156.875 157.325 161.925- - - - - - 156.650 156.650 157.150 157.150 156.275 156.275156.925 156.925 157.325 157.325156.150 156.150 156.700 156.700 157.200 161.800 156.325 156.325156.975 156.975 157.375 161.975- - - - - - 156.750 156.750 157.250 161.850 156.375 156.375157.025 157.025 157.375 157.375156.250 156.250 156.800 156.800 157.300 161.900 156.425 156.425157.075 157.075 157.425 162.025156.300 156.300 156.850 156.850 157.350 161.950 156.475 156.475157.125 157.125 157.425 157.425161.425 161.425156.350 156.350 156.900 156.900 157.400 162.000 RX Only 156.525157.175 157.175156.400 156.400 156.950 156.950 157.850 157.850 156.575 156.575157.225 161.825156.450 156.450 157.000 161.600 156.075 156.075 156.625 156.625157.225 157.225156.500 156.500 157.000 157.000 - - - - - - 156.675 156.675156.550 156.550 157.050 157.050 156.175 156.175 156.725 156.725157.275 161.875157.275 157.2751213*120A21A2019A18A17*11615*114CH22A23A- -63A61A37A*22827262524CH64A65A7374727170696867*166ACH75*176*18484A83A82A81A80A79A78A77*1CH8585AP4*288A8887A8786A86CH01A- -1011090807A0605A- -03ACH&OR)#-%52/ D

4214 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LISTNOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOTbe lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.*1 Low power only. *2 Australian version only03 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*113*1156.650 156.6501314 14156.700 156.7001415*115*1156.750 156.75015*116 16156.800 156.8001617*117*1156.850 156.85017156.900 161.5001818A 18A156.900 156.900156.950 161.5501919A 19A 156.950 156.95020 20*1157.000 161.6002020A 157.000 157.00001A 156.050 156.050USA01156.050 160.65001CANTransmit ReceiveINT157.100 161.7002222A 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*1156.325 156.32566A67*167 156.375 156.3756721A 21A 157.050 157.050USA21 157.050 161.65021CANTransmit ReceiveINT71 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*175*1156.775 156.77575*176*176*1156.825 156.82576*177*177*1156.875 156.87577156.925 161.5257878A 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 ReceiveINT88 88 157.425 162.0258888A 157.425 157.425 161.975 161.975A1*287A 157.375 157.375162.025 162.025A2*287 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 D&OR)#-AND)#-%52/!USTRALIA

4315OPTIONS245789 DBATTERY CASE AND PACKs"0(Li-ion BATTERY PAC K The same as supplied with the transceiver. Voltage : 7.2 V Capacity : 2150 mAh (minimum)/2200 mAh (typical) DCHARGERSs"#DESKTOP CHARGER"#3!3%36AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. The same as supplied with the transceiver. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: Approximately 3 hourss"#MULTI-CHARGER!$CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) "#3AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-129’s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased separately. Charging time: Approximately 3 hours.DC CABLES Ds#0(CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE The same as supplied with some of the transceiver versions. Speciﬁcation: 12 V DC/1 A NOTE: The CP-25H is equipped with a 2 A fuse. If the fuse blows, replace it with a new rated fuse. DO NOT use a fuse with amp ratings other than this rating.s/0#,/0#DC POWER CABLES Charges the battery pack using 13.8 V power source instead of the AC adapter. OPC-515L: For BC-210 OPC-656 : For BC-197 DBELT CLIPSs-"BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver.s-"SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type. s-".&&,LEATHER BELT HANGER DOTHER OPTIONSs(-SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof speaker-microphone including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt or collar, etc.s(-SPEAKER-MICROPHONE The HM-202 meets IP67 requirements for waterproof protection. Once the item has been dropped, the waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the case or the waterproof seals.s&!36&!36FLEXIBLE ANTENNAS *For only the USA, EXP, EUR, UK, FRG and HOL versions.Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor-mance 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.Available or applicable options may differ according to countries. Ask your authorized dealer for details.CP-25H : (2 A / 250 V) Fuse

44INDEX– A –About the function mode .................................................................17AD-129 installation .........................................................................34Adjusting the squelch level .............................................................13AquaQuake water draining function................................................13ATIS code conﬁrmation...................................................................23ATIS code programming .................................................................23Attaching ...................................................................................35, 36Attachments ......................................................................................2Automatic recording function ..........................................................19Automatic recording threshold level ................................................30Auto power save function................................................................28Auto scan function ..........................................................................27AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO .................. iv– B –Backlight function .....................................................................24, 27BASIC OPERATION .........................................................................8BATTERY CASE AND PACK ..........................................................43Battery caution ...............................................................................31BATTERY CHARGING ...................................................................31Battery pack......................................................................................3BC-210 installation .........................................................................33Beep tone function ..........................................................................26Belt clip .......................................................................................3, 43– C –Call channel ......................................................................................8Call channel programming ..............................................................12Channel 16 .......................................................................................8Channel name programming ..........................................................21Channel name scroll type ...............................................................28Channel naming function ................................................................21Channel selection .............................................................................8CHARGERS ...................................................................................43Charging ......................................................................................... 33Charging caution ............................................................................32COUNTRY CODE LIST .................................................................... v– D –DC CABLES ...................................................................................43Description......................................................................................16Detaching .......................................................................................35Dual/Tri-watch function ...................................................................27DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .............................................................16– E –Entering the function mode.............................................................17EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................................i– F –FCC INFORMATION ........................................................................ vFEATURES ........................................................................................iFlexible antenna ...............................................................................2FOREWORD .....................................................................................iFront, top and side panels ................................................................4Function display ................................................................................6FUNCTION MODE ITEMS .............................................................17FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ...................................................17– G –General ..................................................................................... 38, 39– H –Handstrap .........................................................................................2HM-167 descriptions.......................................................................36– I –IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... iIN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................ vi– L –LCD contrast selection ...................................................................28Lock function ..................................................................................12

45INDEX245789– M –Manual recording function ..............................................................18Monitor function ..............................................................................12Monitor key action...........................................................................27– N –NORMAL SCAN .............................................................................14– O –Opening comment entry function ...................................................22Opening comment programming ....................................................22OPERATING RULES ........................................................................1Operation ........................................................................................ 16Optional battery chargers ...............................................................34OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE .........................................36OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ....................................................35OPTIONS .......................................................................................43OTHER OPTIONS ..........................................................................43– P –PANEL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................4Play back function...........................................................................20PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ iiPriorities ...........................................................................................1PRIORITY SCAN ............................................................................14Priority scan function ......................................................................26Privacy .............................................................................................. 1– R –Radio licenses ..................................................................................1RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ...................................................... iiiRapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S or OPC-656 ................34Receiver ...................................................................................38, 39Receiving and transmitting .............................................................11RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... viRX bass boost function ...................................................................29RX Noise Cancel function ...............................................................29– S –SCAN OPERATION ........................................................................14Scan resume timer .........................................................................26Scan types ......................................................................................14Scrolling speed ...............................................................................28SET MODE .....................................................................................25SET MODE ITEMS ...................................................................25, 26SET mode operation .......................................................................25SET mode programming ................................................................25Setting Favorite channels ...............................................................15SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................38Starting a scan ...............................................................................15Supplied accessories........................................................................2SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .........................2Supplied battery charger ................................................................33– T –TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. viiTransmitter ................................................................................ 38, 39TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................37TX bass boost function ...................................................................29TX Noise Cancel function ...............................................................29– U –Usable characters ...........................................................................21U.S.A., International, Canadian and ATIS channels .........................9– V –VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST .......................................................40– W –Weather alert function ....................................................................26Weather channels ...........................................................................10

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