ICOM orporated IC-M2A VHF Marine Transceiver User Manual IC M2A Instruction manual

ICOM Incorporated VHF Marine Transceiver IC M2A Instruction manual

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM2A
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHF
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s su-
perior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this
product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M2A.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞Water-resistant construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M2A meets JIS water-resistant specification
grade 7.
☞Dual watch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel (ch 16) while receiving a channel of your
choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and
another channel while receiving a channel of your
choice—tri-watch.
☞Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 24(H) ×35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’s
function 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 operation
Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches
and controls provides simple intuitive operation.
WORD DEFINITION
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.
After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thor-
oughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
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CAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 meter away from your ves-
sel’s magnetic navigation compass.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M2A employs waterproof con-
struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification,
grade 7 (1 m/ 30 min.). However, once the transceiver has
been droped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the
fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof
seal damaged, etc.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and
battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside
of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the
transceiver.
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the
ship’s navigation compass.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Charges or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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SAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic
energy during transmit mode. This radio is de-
signed for and classified as “Occupational Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the
course of employment by individuals aware of
the hazards, and the ways to minimize such
hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Popula-
tion” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure
limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio com-
plies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF
energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evalution of such lev-
els for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Stan-
dard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Rec-
ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Haz-
ardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
WARNING
To ensure that your expose to RF electro-
magnetic energy is within the FCC allowable
limits for occupational use, always adhere
to 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 antenna
supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifi-
cally authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time
(“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can
cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be ex-
ceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights
red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries,
belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories
can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded.
CAUTION
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16.
❍
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-
sel.
4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-
quired.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from
the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips
which listed in page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc.,
to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not
exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best
sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from
mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to
assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of
this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can
possiibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid
such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted
to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive
to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting
sites.
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FOREWORD ....................................................................... ii
IMPORTANT ........................................................................ ii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... ii
FEATURES .......................................................................... ii
CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iii
SAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION .................................... iv
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... vi
1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5
■Front panel .................................................................. 2
■Top and side panels .................................................... 3
■Function display .......................................................... 4
3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 6–10
■Channel selection ........................................................ 6
■Lock function ............................................................... 7
■Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 8
■Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8
■Call channel programming .......................................... 9
■Automatic backlighting ................................................ 9
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■Description ................................................................ 10
■Operation ................................................................... 10
5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................. 11-12
■Scan types ................................................................. 11
■Setting tag channels .................................................. 12
■Starting a scan .......................................................... 12
6 SET MODE .............................................................. 13-16
■SET mode programming ........................................... 13
■SET mode items ........................................................ 13
7 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................ 17-19
■Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 17
■Battery charging ........................................................ 17
■Battery cautions ......................................................... 19
8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................................... 20
9 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 23
10 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 24
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25
■Specifications ............................................................ 25
■Options ...................................................................... 25
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OPERATING RULES
DPriorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls
take priority over all others.
• You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
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 LICENSE
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you
must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-
cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio
purposes.
(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
is not required for safety purposes.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only
a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and 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 regulations.
NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A is capable of operation
on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,
according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can-
not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
qCHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH
[CH/WX•U/I/C]
• Selects and toggles the regular channels
and 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 channels
are available.
wCHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES
[ ]/[ ]
• Select an operating channel in the selected
channel 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 1
sec.
• Enters call channel write mode when the
call channel is selected and this switch is
pushed for 3 sec.
rSCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN • TAG]
• Starts and stops normal or priority scan
when tag channels are programmed.
• Sets and clears the displayed channel as a
tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1
sec.
• While pushing this switch, turn the power
ON to clears all tag channels in the selected
regular channel group.
tTRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH
[H/L • LOCK]
• Toggles high and low power when pushed.
• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when
pushed 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 level
with the UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] switches. (p. 6)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Top and side panels
qANTENNA CONNEC-
TOR
Connects 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.
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ïBATTERY CASE RELEASE BUTTON
To remove the battery case:
Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack
in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
To attach the battery case:
Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turn
the screw clockwise.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting. (p. 8)
wBUSY INDICATOR
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch level
is set to the “OFF” position. (p. 8)
eTAG CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
rSCAN INDICATOR
Blinks while scanning.
tCALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 9)
yLOCK INDICATOR
Appears 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.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
iDUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
oDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS
“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during
tri-watch. (p. 10)
!0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT
• Indicates channel 16 during priority scan. (p. 11)
• Indicates channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. (p 10).
!1 BATTERY INDICATOR
Indicates remaining battery power.
!2 S/RF METER AND SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting, signal receiving or squelch
level adjusting.
!3 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR
Appears while squelch level adjusting.
!4 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
• Indicates the selected operating channel number.
(pgs. 6–8)
• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.
(pgs. 13–16)
!5 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8)
Appears when U.S.A.; when international; when
canadian channel group is selected.
!6 LOW POWER INDICATOR
• Appears when low power is selected. (p. 8)
• Appears when low power chennel is selected. (p. 24)
!7 MIDDLE POWER INDICATOR.
Appears when middle power is selected. (p. 8)
Indication
Full Middle Charging
required No
battery
Battery level
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3BASIC OPERATION
■Channel selection
DChannel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during
dualwatch/tri-watch. While standing by you are required to
monitor channel 16.
DChannel (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular
channel group has a separate call channel. The call channel
is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be
programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most often-
used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
• Push [16 • 9] for 1 sec. to select
the call channel for the selected
channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
- Each channel group can have its
own call channel after changing a
call channel.
16 9
Push
DU.S.A., Canadian and international channels
There 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 1
sec.
- U.S.A., Canadian and international channels can be selected in
sequence.
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3
BASIC OPERATION
DWeather channels
There 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 selected
weather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items”
on p. 13.
• Push [CH/WX] to select weather channels.
■Lock function
This 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 and
OFF.
- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.
Appears while the
lock function is used.
■Adjusting the squelch level
The IC-M2A has a squelch even though there is no control
knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for
scan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable
level.
qPush [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [ ]/[ ]
keys.
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely
open; 10 is the maximum squelch level.
- When no key pushes within 5 sec., the display returns to normal
indication.
wPush [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level is
indicated in the function display.
- The display returns to normal indication.
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qRotate [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 set
audio 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 emitted
from the speaker.
- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this
point.
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 high
power for longer distance communications.
- Some channels are for low power only.
tPush and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the
microphone.
-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.
TX
BUSY
■Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-
mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your
mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
NOTE: The transceiver has power save function to con-
serve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The
power save function activates automatically when no sig-
nal is received for 5 sec.
3BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION
■Call channel programming
The call channel switch is used to select channel 9 by default,
however, you can program your most often-used channels in
each channel group for quick recall.
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 select
the call channel of the selected
channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
ePush [16 • 9] again for 3 sec.
(until long beep changes to 2
short beeps) to enter call chan-
nel programming condition.
- Call channel number and channel
group 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 backlighting
This 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.
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4DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■Description
Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an-
other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call
channel while receiving another channel.
DUALWATCH/TRIWATCH SIMULATION
• If a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses
on channel 16 until the signal disappears.
• If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, tri-
watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch,
push and hold [PTT].
Call channel
Dualwatch Tri-watch
■Operation
qSelect 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 call
channel.
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.
DW
TRI
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SCAN OPERATION
■Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and
a normal scan.
In addition, weather alert functions is available for standby
convenience. (p. 13)
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 SCAN
Priority 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 signal
disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other
than channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal
disappears.
WX*
CH 01
CH 16
CH 02
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
* Previously selected weather channel
when weather alert function is ON.
NORMAL SCAN
Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag
channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, chan-
nel 16 is not checked unless channel 16 is set as a tag
channel.
CH 01 CH 02
WX*
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
* Previously selected weather channel
when weather alert function is ON.
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5SCAN OPERATION
■Setting tag channels
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag
channels 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) by
pushing [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 channel
as a tag channel.
- appears in the function display.
rTo cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCAN • TAG] for 1
sec.
- disappears.
• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group
While pushing [SCAN • TAG], turn the power ON to clear all
tag channels in the channel group.
TAG
TAG
■Starting a scan
Set scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timer
in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)
qSelect the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
pushing [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired
weather channel with [CH/WX] and the channel selector.
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 mode
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
- Push [ ]/[ ] to check tag channels, to change the scanning
direction or resume the scan manually.
eTo stop the scan, push [SCAN • TAG].
- “SCAN” disappears.
- Pushing [PTT], [16 • 9], [CH/WX] or [DW • TRI] also stops the
scan.
Scan starts. Scan pauses when receiving a
signal and audio is emitted.
Push Push to stop
the scan.
SCAN
TAG
SCAN
TAG
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.
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SET MODE
Weather alert function OFF (default)
■SET mode programming
SET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiver
functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting,
weather alert function, normal/priority scan, scan resume
timer and power save function.
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, or
push [16•9].
Weather
alert
S/RF
meter
Scan resume
timer
Auto
scan
Automatic
backlighting Monitor
switch
LCD
contrast
Self
check
Battery
voltage
Auto
power save
Scan
type
Beep tone
Push SQL
MONI
■SET mode items
DBeep tone “bP”
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a
switch by turning beep tones ON. The beep tone volume is
linked with [OFF/VOL].
DWeather alert function “AL”
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then
flashes the “ALT” indicator until the transceiver is operated.
The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked
periodically during standby or while scanning.
• “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.
Beep tone AUTO (default)
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6SET MODE
DScan type selection “Pr”
The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority
scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected
channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in se-
quence while monitoring channel 16.
DScan resume timer “St”
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or
timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the
scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then re-
sumes even if the signal is still being received.
DAuto scan function “AS”
While in standby, this function automatically starts the desired
scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.
• The comment indicator indicates “SCAN” while scanning.
DMonitor switch selection “Sq”
The monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set
to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the moni-
tor function ON and OFF.
• PUSH (Pu): Set the monitor switch to normal (default).
• HOLD (Ho): Set the monitor switch to sticky switch.
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SET MODE
DAutomatic backlighting “bL”
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. THe au-
tomatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing
any 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 intrusion
Automatic backlighting ON (default)
LCD constrast
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6SET MODE
DBattery 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. since
Power is ON.
DS-meter/RF meter indicator “Sr”
This function switches display or non-display S-meter/RF
meter.
Indication Switch
Beep tone
Function
Weather alert function
Scan type selection
Scan resume timer
Auto scan function
Monitor switch selection
Automatic backlighting
LCD contrast selection
Auto power save function
Self check function
Battery voltage indicator
S-meter/RF meter indicator
Auto* / OFF / 1 10
OFF* / ON
ON* / OFF
OFF* / ON
OFF* / ON
Push* / Hold
ON* / OFF
3* / 1 4
OFF* / ON
OFF* / ON
OFF* / ON
OFF* / ON
"bP"
"AL"
"Pr"
"St"
"AS"
"Sq"
"bL"
"LC"
"PS"
"SC"
"bt"
"Sr"
*default setting
SET MODE LIST
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7
BATTERY CHARGING
■Installing batteries in the bat-
tery case
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install
6 AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
qRemove the battery case from the transceiver.
wInstall 6 ×AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
CAUTION:
• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the
same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and
old batteries together.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean
battery terminals once a week.
■Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the Ni-Cd bat-
teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C)
• Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A) only. NEVER use
other adapters.
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in-
stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage
the transceiver.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it
OFF while charging.
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7BATTERY CHARGING
ïCharging connections
qConnect the AC adapter (BC-147A) as shown below.
wInsert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the
charger.
• The charge indicator light shows green.
eCharge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on
the remaining power condition.
ïBC-150 installations
• To a desktop
CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12
hours. Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged.
BP-224 must be charged while 8–12 hours.
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7
BATTERY CHARGING
■Battery cautions
NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas
may 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 the
transceiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may
flow 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 after
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the Ni-Cd batteries
again. If the Ni-Cd batteries still do not retain a charge (or
very little), new Ni-Cd batteries must be purchased.
DRecycling information (U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased con-
tains a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its life, under vari-
ous state and local laws, it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the municipal
waste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
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8SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT
DSupplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied:
Qty.
qFlexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
wBelt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
eRotary belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
rHandstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
tBattery case (BP-223)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
yNi-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
uAC adapter (BC-147A/E*1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
iBattery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
oScrew for the BC-150 (M3.5 ×20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
* Not supplied with some versions.
*1Depending on version.
DFlexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible
antenna to the antenna con-
nector.
CAUTION: Transmitting
without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
DBelt clip
To attach:
Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of
the battery case.
To remove:
Push the top of the belt clip towards the transceiver
and out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of the
plastic loop.
DHandstrap
Slide the handstrap through
the loop on the side of the
transceiver as illustrated at
right. Facilitates carrying.
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8
SUPPLIED ACCSSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
DRotary belt clip
To attach:
qSlide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the
transceiver.
wClip the belt clip to a part of belt.
eBottom up the transceiver, and then insert the stopper to
the back of belt clip.
rTurn the transceiver in the direction of the arrow as below.
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8SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
To 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 and
out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of
the plastic loop.
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9
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No sound comes from
the speaker.
• Squelch level is too deep.
• Volume level is too low.
• Speaker has been exposed to water.
p. 7
p. 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. 18
p. 3
• Recharge the battery pack.
• Check the conection to the transceiver.
Transmitting is impos-
sible, or high power
can 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.
2,4
p. 18
p. 2
• Change channels.
• Recharge the battery pack.
• Push [H/L] to select high power.
The display channel
cannot be changed.
• Lock function is activated. • Push [H/L • LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the
function.
p. 2
Scan does not start. • “TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” chan-
nels.
p. 12
No beeps sound. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tones ON in SET mode. p. 13
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CHANNEL LIST
10
Channel number
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
01 156.050 160.650
01A 156.050 156.050
02 156.100 160.700
02A
03 156.150 160.750
03A 156.150 156.150
156.200 160.800
04A 156.200 156.200
156.250 160.850
05A 05A 156.250 156.250
06 06 156.300 156.300
156.350 160.950
07A 07A 156.350 156.350
08 08 156.400 156.400
09 09 156.450 156.450
10 10 156.500 156.500
11 11 156.550 156.550
12 12 156.600 156.600
13†13†156.650 156.650
14 14 156.700 156.700
15†15†156.750 156.750
16 16 156.800 156.800
17†17†156.850 156.850
156.900 161.500
18A 18A 156.900 156.900
Frequency (MHz)
INT
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15†
16
17
18
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
156.950 161.550
19A 19A 156.950 156.950
20 20†157.000 161.600
21 157.050 161.650
21A 21A 157.050 157.050
157.100 161.700
22A 22A 157.100 157.100
23 157.150 161.750
23A 157.150 157.150
24 24 157.200 161.800
25 25 157.250 161.850
26 26 157.300 161.900
27 27 157.350 161.950
28 28 157.400 162.000
60 156.025 160.625
60A
156.075 160.675
61A 61A 156.075 156.075
156.125 160.725
62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 160.775
63A 156.175 156.175
64 156.225 160.825
64A 64A 156.225 156.225
INT
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
60
61
62
63
64
20A 157.000 157.000
Channel number
66A
Frequency (MHz)
66A†
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
156.275 160.875
65A 65A 156.275 156.275
156.325 160.925
67†67 156.375 156.375
68 68 156.425 156.425
69 69 156.475 156.475
70‡70‡156.525 156.525
71 71 156.575 156.575
72 72 156.625 156.625
73 73 156.675 156.675
74 74 156.725 156.725
75 75 Guard Guard
76 76 Guard Guard
77†77†156.875 156.875
156.925 161.525
78A 78A 156.925 156.925
156.975 161.575
79A 79A 156.975 156.975
157.025 161.625
80A 80A 157.025 157.025
157.075 161.675
81A 81A 157.075 157.075
157.125 161.725
82A 82A 157.125 157.125
INT
65
65A
66
67
68
69
70‡
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
156.325 156.32566A
Channel number
84A
Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
83 157.175 161.775
83A 83A 157.175 157.175
84 84 157.225 161.825
85 85 157.275 161.875
85A 157.275 157.275
86 86 157.325 161.925
86A 157.325 157.325
87 87 157.375 161.975
87A 157.375 157.375
88 88 157.425 162.025
88A 157.425 157.425
INT
83
84
85
86
87
88
157.225 157.225
WX channel
04
Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
01 RX only 162.550
02 RX only 162.400
03 RX only 162.475
05 RX only 162.450
06 RX only 162.500
07 RX only 162.525
08 RX only 161.650
09 RX only 161.775
10 RX only 163.275
RX only 162.425
†Low power only. ‡Receive only.
Guard Guard
Guard Guard
NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11
■Specifications
• GENERAL
Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz
Receive 156.025–163.275 MHz
Mode : FM (16K0G3E)
Channel spacing : 25 kHz
Current drain (at 7.2 V) : TX High (5 W) 1.5A typical.
Max. audio 200 mA typical
Power saved 20 mA typical
Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C)
Useable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
Dimensions : 61 (W) ×135(H) ×41(D) mm
(Projections not included) 2.4 (W) ×5.3 (H) ×1.6 (D) in
Weight : 360g (12.7 oz)
• TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 7.5 V) : 5 W, 3 W and 1 W
Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modu-
lation
Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz
Spurious emissions : Less than –65 dB
• RECEIVER
Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV typical
Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)
Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typical
Audio output power : 350 mW typical at 10%
distortion with an 8 Ω
load
All stated specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
■Options
• BC-150 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-147A AC ADAPTER
Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with
the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours
• BP-223 BATTERY CASE
Battery case for R6(AA) ×6 alkaline cells. The same as supplied with
the transceiver.
• BP-224 BATTERY PACK
Battery pack for Ni-Cd cells. The same as supplied with the trans-
ceiver.
• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD103 CHARGER ADAPTER +
BC-145 AC ADAPTER*1
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with
the charger. Charging time: approx. 1–2 hours
*1Not supplied with some versions.
• MB-87 ROTARY BELT CLIP
Belt clip for rotary type. The same as supplied with the transceiver.
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