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INSTRUCTION MANUALiM2AVHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERThis device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thecondition that this device does not causeharmful interference.

iiFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHFMARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s su-perior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care thisproduct 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 in-struction manual contains important operating instructions forthe IC-M2A.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSFEATURES☞Water-resistant constructionBuilt tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-ment, the IC-M2A meets JIS water-resistant speciﬁcationgrade 7.☞Dual watch and tri-watch functionsConvenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-tress channel (ch 16) while receiving a channel of yourchoice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel andanother channel while receiving a channel of yourchoice—tri-watch.☞Large, easy-to-read LCDWith dimensions of 24(H) ×35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’sfunction display is easy to read and shows operating con-ditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be ad-justed to suit your preferences.☞Simple operationErgonomic design with a minimum number of switchesand controls provides simple intuitive operation.WORD DEFINITIONRWARNING Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric shockmay occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No riskof personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thor-oughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.

iiiCAUTIONSRWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to anAC outlet. This may pose a ﬁre hazard or result in an electricshock.RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that theantenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of thebody, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Thetransceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cmaway from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source otherthan the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin thetransceiver.AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight orin areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above+60°C (+140°F).KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.KEEP the transceiver at least 1 meter away from your ves-sel’s magnetic navigation compass.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will becomehot when operating continuously for long periods.BE CAREFUL! The IC-M2A employs waterproof con-struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof speciﬁcation,grade 7 (1 m/ 30 min.). However, once the transceiver hasbeen droped, waterprooﬁng cannot be guaranteed due to thefact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproofseal damaged, etc.MAKE SURE the ﬂexible antenna and battery pack aresecurely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna andbattery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the insideof the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to thetransceiver.KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from theship’s navigation compass.KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.For U.S.A. onlyCAUTION: Charges or modifications to this device, notexpressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority tooperate this device under FCC regulations.

ivSAFTY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromagneticenergy during transmit mode. This radio is de-signed for and classiﬁed as “Occupational UseOnly”, meaning it must be used only during thecourse of employment by individuals aware ofthe hazards, and the ways to minimize suchhazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Popula-tion” in an uncontrolled environment.This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposurelimits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio com-plies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RFenergy and electromagnetic energy levels and evalution of such lev-els for exposure to humans:• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, EvaluatingCompliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to RadioFrequency Electromagnetic Fields.• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Stan-dard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to RadioFrequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Rec-ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Haz-ardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.WARNINGTo ensure that your expose to RF electro-magnetic energy is within the FCC allowablelimits for occupational use, always adhereto the foliowing guidelines:• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to ex-ceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antennasupplied 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 cancause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be ex-ceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lightsred. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”switch.• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries,belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessoriescan cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to beexceeded.CAUTION

vIN CASE OF EMERGENCYIf your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels andthe 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 re-quired.6. Any other information which might facilitatethe rescue.• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away fromthe body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clipswhich listed in page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc.,to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are notexceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the bestsound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) frommouth, and slightly off to one side.The information listed above provides the user with the informationneeded to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do toassure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits ofthis radio.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that canpossiibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoidsuch interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are postedto do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitiveto electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blastingsites.

viFOREWORD ....................................................................... iiIMPORTANT ........................................................................ iiEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... iiFEATURES .......................................................................... iiCAUTIONS ......................................................................... iiiSAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION .................................... ivIN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................ vTABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... vi1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5■Front panel .................................................................. 2■Top and side panels .................................................... 3■Function display .......................................................... 43 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 6–10■Channel selection ........................................................ 6■Lock function ............................................................... 7■Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 8■Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8■Call channel programming .......................................... 9■Automatic backlighting ................................................ 94 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10TABLE OF CONTENTS■Description ................................................................ 10■Operation ................................................................... 105 SCAN OPERATION ................................................. 11-12■Scan types ................................................................. 11■Setting tag channels .................................................. 12■Starting a scan .......................................................... 126 SET MODE .............................................................. 13-16■SET mode programming ........................................... 13■SET mode items ........................................................ 137 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................ 17-19■Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 17■Battery charging ........................................................ 17■Battery cautions ......................................................... 198 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................... 209 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 2310 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 2411 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25■Speciﬁcations ............................................................ 25■Options ...................................................................... 25

11OPERATING RULESDPriorities• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities andkeep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress callstake priority over all others.• You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operatingon another channel.• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.DPrivacy• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-fully be used in any way.• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.DRadio licenses(1) SHIP STATION LICENSEWhen your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, youmust have a current radio station license before using thetransceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is notlicensed.Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate governmentagency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identiﬁcation for radiopurposes.(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSEA restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the licensemost often held by small vessel radio operators when a radiois not required for safety purposes.The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must beposted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Onlya licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiverif a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call andmakes 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 aradio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are notrequired to have these on hand it is your responsibility to bethoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A is capable of operationon VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can-not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.

22PANEL DESCRIPTION■Front panelqCHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH[CH/WX•U/I/C]• Selects and toggles the regular channelsand weather channel when pushed momen-tarily.• Selects one of 3 regular channels in se-quence when pushed for 1 sec.- International, U.S.A. and Canadian channelsare available.wCHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [ ]/[ ]• Select an operating channel in the selectedchannel group.• Selects the set mode condition of the item.eCHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16 • 9]• Selects channel 16 when pushed.• Selects the call channel when pushed for 1sec.• Enters call channel write mode when thecall channel is selected and this switch ispushed for 3 sec.rSCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN • TAG]• Starts and stops normal or priority scanwhen tag channels are programmed.• Sets and clears the displayed channel as atag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1sec.• While pushing this switch, turn the powerON to clears all tag channels in the selectedregular channel group.tTRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH[H/L • LOCK]• Toggles high and low power when pushed.• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF whenpushed for 1 sec.yDUALWATCH / TRI-WATCH SWITCH[DW•TRI]• Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily.• Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.• Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is ac-tivated.uSQUELCH SWITCH [SQL]• Push this switch, then set the squelch levelwith the UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] switches. (p. 6)wqertyu

32PANEL DESCRIPTION■Top and side panelsqANTENNA CONNEC-TORConnects the supplied an-tenna.wVOLUME CONTROL[OFF/VOL]Turns power ON and ad-justs the audio level.ePTT SWITCH [PTT]Push and hold to transmit;release to receive.qweïBATTERY CASE RELEASE BUTTONTo remove the battery case:Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery packin the direction of the arrow as shown below.To attach the battery case:Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turnthe screw clockwise.

42PANEL DESCRIPTION■Function displayqTRANSMIT INDICATORAppears while transmitting. (p. 8)wBUSY INDICATORAppears when receiving a signal or when the squelch levelis set to the “OFF” position. (p. 8)eTAG CHANNEL INDICATORAppears when a tag channel is selected.rSCAN INDICATORBlinks while scanning.tCALL CHANNEL INDICATORAppears when the call channel is selected. (p. 9)yLOCK INDICATORAppears while the lock function activated.uWEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR• “WX” appears when weather channel group is selected.• “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is acti-vated; blinks when alert tone is received.qwerytuuo!0!1!2!3!4!7!6!5

52PANEL DESCRIPTIONiDUPLEX INDICATORAppears when a duplex channel is selected.oDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears duringtri-watch. (p. 10)!0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT• Indicates channel 16 during priority scan. (p. 11)• Indicates channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. (p 10).!1 BATTERY INDICATORIndicates remaining battery power.!2 S/RF METER AND SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATORAppears while transmitting, signal receiving or squelchlevel adjusting.!3 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATORAppears while squelch level adjusting.!4 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT• Indicates the selected operating channel number.(pgs. 6–8)• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.(pgs. 13–16)!5 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8)Appears when U.S.A.; when international; whencanadian channel group is selected.!6 LOW POWER INDICATOR• Appears when low power is selected. (p. 8)• Appears when low power chennel is selected. (p. 24)!7 MIDDLE POWER INDICATOR.Appears when middle power is selected. (p. 8)IndicationFull Middle Chargingrequired NobatteryBattery level

63BASIC OPERATION■Channel selectionDChannel 16Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishinginitial contact with another station and for emergencycommunications. Channel 16 is monitored duringdualwatch/tri-watch. While standing by you are required tomonitor channel 16.DChannel (Call channel)Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regularchannel group has a separate call channel. The call channelis monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can beprogrammed (p. 9) and are used to store your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.• Push [16 • 9] for 1 sec. to selectthe call channel for the selectedchannel group.- “CALL” and call channel numberappear.- Each channel group can have itsown call channel after changing acall channel.16 9PushDU.S.A., Canadian and international channelsThere are 61 U.S.A., 57 Canadian and 57 international chan-nels. These channel groups may be speciﬁed for the operat-ing area.qPush [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.- If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.wPush [ ]/[ ] switches to select a channel.- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.eTo change the channel group, push [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1sec.- U.S.A., Canadian and international channels can be selected insequence.Push for 1 sec. U.S.A. channelsCanadian channelsInternational channelsCH/WXU/I/CCH/WXU/I/CCH/WXU/I/C

73BASIC OPERATIONDWeather channelsThere are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitor-ing weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceano-graphic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on a selectedweather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items”on p. 13.• Push [CH/WX] to select weather channels.■Lock functionThis function electronically locks all keys and switches to pre-vent accidental frequency changes and function access.• Push [H/L • LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON andOFF.- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.Appears while thelock function is used.■Adjusting the squelch levelThe IC-M2A has a squelch even though there is no controlknob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as forscan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitablelevel.qPush [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [ ]/[ ]keys.- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completelyopen; 10 is the maximum squelch level.- When no key pushes within 5 sec., the display returns to normalindication.wPush [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level isindicated in the function display.- The display returns to normal indication.(Level 10: Max. squelch level)Squelch level indicatorAppears while squelch level adjusting.

8qRotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.- Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary.Refer to the previous page for details.wPush* [SQL.MONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to setaudio output level.*According to Monitor switch selection in SET mode (p. 14).ePush [ ]/[ ] to select the desired channel.- When receiving a signal, appears and audio is emittedfrom the speaker.- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at thispoint.rPush [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.- “LOW” appears when low power is selected.- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose highpower for longer distance communications.- Some channels are for low power only.tPush and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into themicrophone.-appears.(Appears the S/RF meter while S/RF meter is ON.)- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).yRelease [PTT] to receive.TXBUSY■Receiving and transmittingCAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna maydamage the transceiver.IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], holdthe microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from yourmouth and speak at a normal voice level.NOTE: The transceiver has power save function to con-serve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. Thepower save function activates automatically when no sig-nal is received for 5 sec.w Set volumee˚ Set channel r˚ Set output powert Push to transmity Release to receiveq Power ONw Set volume3BASIC OPERATION

93BASIC OPERATION■Call channel programmingThe call channel switch is used to select channel 9 by default,however, you can program your most often-used channels ineach channel group for quick recall.qPush [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec.several times to select the de-sired channel group (USA, INT,CAN) to be programmed.wPush [16 • 9] for 1 sec. to selectthe call channel of the selectedchannel group.- “CALL” and call channel numberappear.ePush [16 • 9] again for 3 sec.(until long beep changes to 2short beeps) to enter call chan-nel programming condition.- Call channel number and channelgroup to be programmed ﬂash.rPush [ ]/[ ] to select the de-sired channel.tPush [16 • 9] to program the dis-played channel as the call chan-nel.- The call channel number and chan-nel group stop ﬂashing.■Automatic backlightingThis function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 15)• Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of in-activity.

104DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH■DescriptionDualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an-other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the callchannel while receiving another channel.DUALWATCH/TRIWATCH SIMULATION• If a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauseson 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 disappears.• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch,push and hold [PTT].Call channelDualwatch Tri-watch■OperationqSelect the desired operating channel.wPush [DW • TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [DW•TRI] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.- “DUAL” ﬂashes during dualwatch; “TRI” ﬂashes during tri-watch.- Beep tones sound when a signal is received on channel 16.- Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the callchannel.eTo cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW • TRI] again.[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.Tri-watch starts.Push for 1 sec.Signal is received on call channel.Signal received on channel 16 takes priority.Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.DWTRI

115SCAN OPERATION■Scan typesScanning is an efﬁcient way to locate signals quickly over awide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan anda normal scan.In addition, weather alert functions is available for standbyconvenience. (p. 13)Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scan-ning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scan-ning, such as those used for digital communications.NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (P. 14)PRIORITY SCANPriority scan searches through all tag channels in se-quence while monitoring channel 16. When a signal is de-tected on channel 16, scan pauses until the signaldisappears; when a signal is detected on a channel otherthan channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signaldisappears.WX*CH 01CH 16CH 02CH 05 CH 04CH 03* Previously selected weather channelwhen weather alert function is ON.NORMAL SCANNormal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tagchannels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, chan-nel 16 is not checked unless channel 16 is set as a tagchannel.CH 01 CH 02WX*CH 05 CH 04CH 03* Previously selected weather channelwhen weather alert function is ON.

125SCAN OPERATION■Setting tag channelsFor more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tagchannels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan-nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA,CAN, INT) independently.qSelect the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) bypushing [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.wSelect the desired channel to set as a tag channel.ePush [SCAN • TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channelas a tag channel.- appears in the function display.rTo cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCAN • TAG] for 1sec.- disappears.• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel groupWhile pushing [SCAN • TAG], turn the power ON to clear alltag channels in the channel group.TAGTAG■Starting a scanSet scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timerin advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)qSelect the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) bypushing [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desiredweather channel with [CH/WX] and the channel selector.wPush [SCAN • TAG] to start priority or normal scan.- “SCAN” appears and ﬂashes in the function display.- “16” appears during priority scan.- When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET modesetting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)- Push [ ]/[ ] to check tag channels, to change the scanningdirection or resume the scan manually.eTo stop the scan, push [SCAN • TAG].- “SCAN” disappears.- Pushing [PTT], [16 • 9], [CH/WX] or [DW • TRI] also stops thescan.Scan starts. Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted.Push Push to stop the scan.SCANTAGSCANTAG[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

136SET MODEWeather alert function OFF (default)■SET mode programmingSET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiverfunctions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting,weather alert function, normal/priority scan, scan resumetimer and power save function.qTurn power OFF.wWhile pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue push-ing [SQL] until “bP” appears.eRelease [SQL].rPush [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary.tPush [ ]/[ ] to select the desired condition of the item.yTo exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, orpush [16•9].WeatheralertS/RFmeterScan resumetimerAutoscanAutomaticbacklighting MonitorswitchLCDcontrastSelfcheckBatteryvoltageAutopower saveScantypeBeep tonePush SQLMONI■SET mode itemsDBeep tone “bP”You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF oryou can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of aswitch by turning beep tones ON. The beep tone volume islinked with [OFF/VOL].DWeather alert function “AL”NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones beforeimportant weather announcements. When the weather alertfunction is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, thenﬂashes the “ALT” indicator until the transceiver is operated.The previously selected (used) weather channel is checkedperiodically during standby or while scanning.• “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.Beep tone AUTO (default)

146SET MODEDScan type selection “Pr”The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priorityscan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selectedchannel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in se-quence while monitoring channel 16.DScan resume timer “St”The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) ortimer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pausesuntil a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, thescan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then re-sumes even if the signal is still being received.DAuto scan function “AS”While in standby, this function automatically starts the desiredscan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.• The comment indicator indicates “SCAN” while scanning.DMonitor switch selection “Sq”The monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When setto the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the moni-tor function ON and OFF.• PUSH (Pu): Set the monitor switch to normal (default).• HOLD (Ho): Set the monitor switch to sticky switch.Normal scan (default) Priority scanAuto scan OFF (default)Monitor switch PUSH (default)Scan timer OFF (default)

156SET MODEDAutomatic backlighting “bL”This function is convenient for nighttime operation. THe au-tomatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushingany key except fpr [PTT].• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactiv-ity.DLCD contrast selection “LC”The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.• 1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)DAuto power save function “PS”The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat-ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals.DSelf check function “SC”The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it-self, and informs you in case a problem is found. The follow-ing items are checked after the power is turned ON, then,switches to operation mode.• PLL lock (both transmit and receive)• Temperature• Connected battery voltage• Water intrusionAutomatic backlighting ON (default)LCD constrastAuto power save ON (default)Self check OFF (default)

166SET MODEDBattery voltage indicator “bt”This function switches display or non-display voltage of con-nected battery pack when Power is ON.• The voltage of connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. sincePower is ON.DS-meter/RF meter indicator “Sr”This function switches display or non-display S-meter/RFmeter.Battery voltage OFF (default)S-meter/RF meter OFF (default)Indication SwitchBeep toneFunctionWeather alert functionScan type selectionScan resume timerAuto scan functionMonitor switch selectionAutomatic backlightingLCD contrast selectionAuto power save functionSelf check functionBattery voltage indicatorS-meter/RF meter indicatorAuto* / OFF / 1 10OFF* / ONON* / OFFOFF* / ONOFF* / ONPush* / HoldON* / OFF3* / 1 4OFF* / ONOFF* / ONOFF* / ONOFF* / ON"bP""AL""Pr""St""AS""Sq""bL""LC""PS""SC""bt""Sr"*default settingSET MODE LIST

187BATTERY CHARGINGïCharging connectionsqConnect the AC adapter (BC-147A) as shown below.wInsert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into thecharger.• The charge indicator light shows green.eCharge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending onthe remaining power condition.ïBC-150 installations• To a desktopBC-147ABC-150BP-224IC-M2ASupplied screwsCharge indicator Lights green when BP-224 (with/without IC-M2A) is inserted.CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12hours. Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged.BP-224 must be charged while 8–12 hours.

197BATTERY CHARGING■Battery cautionsNEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gasmay cause an explosion.NEVER immerse batteries in water. If the battery case be-comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to thetransceiver.NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current mayﬂow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-tery cases in handbags, etc.If your Ni-Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even afterbeing charged, completely discharge them by leaving thepower ON overnight. Then, fully charge the Ni-Cd batteriesagain. If the Ni-Cd batteries still do not retain a charge (orvery little), new Ni-Cd batteries must be purchased.DRecycling information (U.S.A. only)The product that you have purchased con-tains a rechargeable battery. The battery isrecyclable. At the end of its life, under vari-ous state and local laws, it may be illegal todispose of this battery into the municipalwaste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY forbattery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.

208SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTDSupplied accessoriesThe following accessories are supplied:Qty.qFlexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1wBelt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1eRotary belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1rHandstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1tBattery case (BP-223)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1yNi-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1uAC adapter (BC-147A/E*1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1iBattery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1oScrew for the BC-150 (M3.5 ×20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2* Not supplied with some versions.*1Depending on version.DFlexible antennaConnect the supplied ﬂexibleantenna to the antenna con-nector.CAUTION: Transmittingwithout an antenna maydamage the transceiver.DBelt clipTo attach: Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back ofthe battery case.To remove:Push the top of the belt clip towards the transceiverand out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of theplastic loop.DHandstrapSlide the handstrap throughthe loop on the side of thetransceiver as illustrated atright. Facilitates carrying.

218SUPPLIED ACCSSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSDRotary belt clipTo attach: qSlide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of thetransceiver.wClip the belt clip to a part of belt.eBottom up the transceiver, and then insert the stopper tothe back of belt clip.rTurn the transceiver in the direction of the arrow as below.

228SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSTo remove:qTurn the transceiver to bottom up the transceiver.wPull up the transceiver, and then take out the belt clip.ePush the top of the stopper towards the transceiver andout at the same time, then push it downwards and free ofthe plastic loop.

239TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.No sound comes fromthe speaker.• Squelch level is too deep.• Volume level is too low.• Speaker has been exposed to water.p. 7p. 8—• Set squelch to the threshold point.• Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.• Drain water from the speaker.No power comes ON. • The battery is exhausted.• Bad connection to the battery pack.p. 18p. 3• Recharge the battery pack.• Check the conection to the transceiver.Transmitting is impos-sible, or high powercan not be selected.• Some channels are for low power or re-ceive only.• The battery is exhausted.• The output power is set to low.pgs.2,4p. 18p. 2• Change channels.• Recharge the battery pack.• Push [H/L] to select high power.The display channelcannot be changed.• Lock function is activated. • Push [H/L • LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel thefunction.p. 2Scan does not start. • “TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” chan-nels.p. 12No beeps sound. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tones ON in SET mode. p. 13

24CHANNEL LIST10Channel numberUSA CANTransmitReceive01 156.050 160.65001A 156.050 156.05002 156.100 160.70002A03 156.150 160.75003A 156.150 156.150156.200 160.80004A 156.200 156.200156.250 160.85005A 05A 156.250 156.25006 06 156.300 156.300156.350 160.95007A 07A 156.350 156.35008 08 156.400 156.40009 09 156.450 156.45010 10 156.500 156.50011 11 156.550 156.55012 12 156.600 156.60013†13†156.650 156.65014 14 156.700 156.70015†15†156.750 156.75016 16 156.800 156.80017†17†156.850 156.850156.900 161.50018A 18A 156.900 156.900Frequency (MHz)INT010203040506070809101112131415†161718Channel number Frequency (MHz)USA CANTransmitReceive156.950 161.55019A 19A 156.950 156.95020 20†157.000 161.60021 157.050 161.65021A 21A 157.050 157.050157.100 161.70022A 22A 157.100 157.10023 157.150 161.75023A 157.150 157.15024 24 157.200 161.80025 25 157.250 161.85026 26 157.300 161.90027 27 157.350 161.95028 28 157.400 162.00060 156.025 160.62560A156.075 160.67561A 61A 156.075 156.075156.125 160.72562A 156.125 156.125156.175 160.77563A 156.175 156.17564 156.225 160.82564A 64A 156.225 156.225INT19202122232425262728606162636420A 157.000 157.000Channel number66AFrequency (MHz)66A†USA CANTransmitReceive156.275 160.87565A 65A 156.275 156.275156.325 160.92567†67 156.375 156.37568 68 156.425 156.42569 69 156.475 156.47570‡70‡156.525 156.52571 71 156.575 156.57572 72 156.625 156.62573 73 156.675 156.67574 74 156.725 156.72575 75 Guard Guard76 76 Guard Guard77†77†156.875 156.875156.925 161.52578A 78A 156.925 156.925156.975 161.57579A 79A 156.975 156.975157.025 161.62580A 80A 157.025 157.025157.075 161.67581A 81A 157.075 157.075157.125 161.72582A 82A 157.125 157.125INT6565A6667686970‡717273747576777879808182156.325 156.32566AChannel number84AFrequency (MHz)USA CANTransmitReceive83 157.175 161.77583A 83A 157.175 157.17584 84 157.225 161.82585 85 157.275 161.87585A 157.275 157.27586 86 157.325 161.92586A 157.325 157.32587 87 157.375 161.97587A 157.375 157.37588 88 157.425 162.02588A 157.425 157.425INT838485868788157.225 157.225WX channel04Frequency (MHz)Transmit Receive01 RX only 162.55002 RX only 162.40003 RX only 162.47505 RX only 162.45006 RX only 162.50007 RX only 162.52508 RX only 161.65009 RX only 161.77510 RX only 163.275RX only 162.425†Low power only. ‡Receive only.Guard GuardGuard GuardNOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOTbe lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.

25SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11■Speciﬁcations• GENERALFrequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHzReceive 156.025–163.275 MHzMode : FM (16K0G3E)Channel spacing : 25 kHzCurrent drain (at 7.2 V) : TX High (5 W) 1.5A typical.Max. audio 200 mA typicalPower saved 20 mA typicalFrequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C)Useable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°FDimensions : 61 (W) ×135(H) ×41(D) mm(Projections not included) 2.4 (W) ×5.3 (H) ×1.6 (D) inWeight : 360g (12.7 oz)• TRANSMITTEROutput power (at 7.5 V) : 5 W, 3 W and 1 WModulation system : Variable reactance frequency modu-lationMax. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHzSpurious emissions : Less than –65 dB• RECEIVERReceive system : Double-conversion superheterodyneSensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV typicalSquelch sensitivity : Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typicalSpurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typicalAdjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typicalAudio output power : 350 mW typical at 10%distortion with an 8 ΩloadAll stated specifications are subject to change withoutnotice or obligation.■Options• BC-150 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-147A AC ADAPTERUsed for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied withthe transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours• BP-223 BATTERY CASEBattery case for R6(AA) ×6 alkaline cells. The same as supplied withthe transceiver.• BP-224 BATTERY PACKBattery pack for Ni-Cd cells. The same as supplied with the trans-ceiver.• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD103 CHARGER ADAPTER +BC-145 AC ADAPTER*1For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied withthe charger. Charging time: approx. 1–2 hours*1Not supplied with some versions.• MB-87 ROTARY BELT CLIPBelt clip for rotary type. The same as supplied with the transceiver.

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