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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM2A
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
FOREWORD
FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHF
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this
product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M2A.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
RWARNING may occur.
CAUTION
NOTE
ii
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M2A meets JIS water-resistant specification
grade 7.
☞ Dual watch and tri-watch functions
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
☞ Water-resistant construction
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress channel (ch 16) while receiving a channel of your
choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and
another channel while receiving a channel of your
choice—tri-watch.
☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 24(H) × 35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’s
function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
☞ Simple operation
Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches
and controls provides simple intuitive operation.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
CAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL!
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.
The IC-M2A employs waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification,
grade 7 (1 m/ 30 min.). However, once the transceiver has
been droped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the
fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof
seal damaged, etc.
NEVER
MAKE SURE
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
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 meter away from your ves-
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
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.
the transceiver at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the
ship’s navigation compass.
sel’s magnetic navigation compass.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Charges or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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SAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic
energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the
course of employment by individuals aware of
W ARN ING
the hazards, and the ways to minimize such
hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure
limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF
energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evalution of such levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
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To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable
limits for occupational use, always adhere
to the foliowing guidelines:
C AU TIO N
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna
supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time
(“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can
cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights
red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries,
belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories
can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
• 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.
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 vessel.
4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ....................................................................... ii
IMPORTANT ........................................................................ ii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... ii
FEATURES .......................................................................... ii
CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iii
SAFTY TRAINING INFORMATION .................................... iv
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... vi
1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5
■ Front panel .................................................................. 2
■ Top and side panels .................................................... 3
■ Function display .......................................................... 4
3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 6–10
■ Channel selection ........................................................ 6
■ Lock function ............................................................... 7
■ Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 8
■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8
■ Call channel programming .......................................... 9
■ Automatic backlighting ................................................ 9
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10
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■ 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
OPERATING RULES
D Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls
take priority over all others.
• You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
(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.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
D Privacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D Radio licenses
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a
radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not
required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be
thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you
must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio
purposes.
NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A is capable of operation
on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,
according to FCC regulations these simplex channels cannot be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
r SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN • TAG]
• Starts and stops normal or priority scan
when tag channels are programmed.
• Sets and clears the displayed channel as a
tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1
sec.
• While pushing this switch, turn the power
ON to clears all tag channels in the selected
regular channel group.
q CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH
[CH/WX•U/I/C]
• Selects and toggles the regular channels
and weather channel when pushed momentarily.
• Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec.
- International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels
t TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH
[H/L • LOCK]
• Toggles high and low power when pushed.
• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when
pushed for 1 sec.
are available.
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES
[ ]/[ ]
• Select an operating channel in the selected
channel group.
• Selects the set mode condition of the item.
e CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16 • 9]
• Selects channel 16 when pushed.
• Selects the call channel when pushed for 1
sec.
• Enters call channel write mode when the
call channel is selected and this switch is
pushed for 3 sec.
y DUALWATCH / TRI-WATCH SWITCH
[DW•TRI]
• Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily.
• Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.
• Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated.
u SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL]
• Push this switch, then set the squelch level
with the UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] switches. (p. 6)
PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Top and side panels
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
w VOLUME CONTROL
[OFF/VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
e PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit;
release to receive.
ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE BUTTON
To remove the battery case:
Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack
in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
To attach the battery case:
Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turn
the screw clockwise.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting. (p. 8)
w BUSY INDICATOR
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch level
is set to the “OFF” position. (p. 8)
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
!7
!6
!5
!0
!4
!1
!3
!2
r SCAN INDICATOR
Blinks while scanning.
t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 9)
y LOCK INDICATOR
Appears while the lock function activated.
u WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR
• “WX” appears when weather channel group is selected.
• “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is activated; blinks when alert tone is received.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
i DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
o DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS
“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during
tri-watch. (p. 10)
!0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT
• Indicates channel 16 during priority scan. (p. 11)
• Indicates channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. (p 10).
Indication
Full
Middle
!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;
canadian channel group is selected.
when
!6 LOW POWER INDICATOR
• Appears when low power is selected. (p. 8)
• Appears when low power chennel is selected. (p. 24)
!1 BATTERY INDICATOR
Indicates remaining battery power.
Battery level
Charging
required
No
battery
!7 MIDDLE POWER INDICATOR.
Appears when middle power is selected. (p. 8)
!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.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Channel selection
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during
dualwatch/tri-watch. While standing by you are required to
monitor channel 16.
Push
16
D U.S.A., Canadian and international channels
There are 61 U.S.A., 57 Canadian and 57 international channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area.
q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
- If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
w Push [
]/[
] switches to select a channel.
- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1
sec.
- U.S.A., Canadian and international channels can be selected in
sequence.
D Channel (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular
channel group has a separate call channel. The call channel
is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be
programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most oftenused channels in each channel group for quick recall.
• Push [16 • 9] for 1 sec. to select
the call channel for the selected
channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
- Each channel group can have its
own call channel after changing a
call channel.
Push for 1 sec.
U.S.A. channels
U/I/C
U/I/C
CH
/WX
CH
/WX
U/I/C
CH
/WX
International channels
Canadian channels
BASIC OPERATION
D Weather channels
There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.
The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on a selected
weather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items”
on p. 13.
■ 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.
• Push [CH/WX] to select weather channels.
■ Lock function
This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental frequency changes and function access.
• Push [H/L • LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and
OFF.
- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.
Appears while the
lock function is used.
Appears while squelch
level adjusting.
Squelch level indicator
(Level 10: Max. squelch level)
q Push [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [
keys.
]/[
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely
open; 10 is the maximum squelch level.
- When no key pushes within 5 sec., the display returns to normal
indication.
w Push [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level is
indicated in the function display.
- The display returns to normal indication.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
- Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary.
Refer to the previous page for details.
w Push* [SQL.MONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to set
audio output level.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your
mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
NOTE: The transceiver has power save function to conserve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The
power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.
*According to Monitor switch selection in SET mode (p. 14).
e Push [
]/[
] to select the desired channel.
- When receiving a signal, BUSY appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this
point.
q Power ON
w Set volume
r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
- “LOW” appears when low power is selected.
- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high
power for longer distance communications.
- Some channels are for low power only.
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the
microphone.
- TX appears.
(Appears the S/RF meter while S/RF meter is ON.)
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).
y Release [PTT] to receive.
t Push to
transmit
y Release to
receive
e˚ Set channel
w Set volume
r˚ Set output
power
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.
q Push [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec.
several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT,
CAN) to be programmed.
r Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired channel.
t Push [16 • 9] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
- The call channel number and channel group stop flashing.
w Push [16 • 9] for 1 sec. to select
the call channel of the selected
channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
■ Automatic backlighting
e Push [16 • 9] again for 3 sec.
(until long beep changes to 2
short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 15)
- Call channel number and channel
group to be programmed flash.
- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
• Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■ Description
■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call
channel while receiving another channel.
q Select the desired operating channel.
w Push [DW • TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [DW
• TRI] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.
DUALWATCH/TRIWATCH SIMULATION
Call channel
- “DUAL” flashes during dualwatch; “TRI” flashes during tri-watch.
- Beep tones sound when a signal is received on channel 16.
- Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call
channel.
e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW • TRI] again.
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.
Push for 1 sec.
Tri-watch starts.
TRI
DW
Dualwatch
Tri-watch
• If a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses
on channel 16 until the signal disappears.
• If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, triwatch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch,
push and hold [PTT].
Signal is received
on call channel.
Signal received on
channel 16 takes
priority.
Tri-watch resumes
after the signal
disappears.
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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.
Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those used for digital communications.
In addition, weather alert functions is available for standby
convenience. (p. 13)
NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (P. 14)
PRIORITY SCAN
NORMAL SCAN
CH 01
WX*
CH 02
CH 16
CH 05
CH 01
CH 03
CH 04
CH 02
WX*
CH 03
CH 05
CH 04
* Previously selected weather channel
when weather alert function is ON.
* Previously selected weather channel
when weather alert function is ON.
Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16. When a signal is detected on channel 16, scan pauses until the signal
disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other
than channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal
disappears.
Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag
channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, channel 16 is not checked unless channel 16 is set as a tag
channel.
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SCAN OPERATION
■ Setting tag channels
■ Starting a scan
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag
channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.
Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA,
CAN, INT) independently.
Set scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timer
in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)
q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
pushing [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel.
e Push [SCAN • TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel
as a tag channel.
- TAG appears in the function display.
r To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCAN • TAG] for 1
sec.
- TAG 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.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.
Scan starts.
Push
TAG
SCAN
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q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
pushing [CH/WX • U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired
weather channel with [CH/WX] and the channel selector.
w Push [SCAN • TAG] to start priority or normal scan.
- “SCAN” appears and flashes in the function display.
- “16” appears during priority scan.
- When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
- Push [ ]/[ ] to check tag channels, to change the scanning
direction or resume the scan manually.
e To stop the scan, push [SCAN • TAG].
- “SCAN” disappears.
- Pushing [PTT], [16 • 9], [CH/WX] or [DW • TRI] also stops the
scan.
Scan pauses when receiving a
signal and audio is emitted.
Push to stop
the scan.
TAG
SCAN
SET MODE
■ SET mode programming
■ SET mode items
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.
D Beep tone “bP”
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a
switch by turning beep tones ON. The beep tone volume is
linked with [OFF/VOL].
q Turn power OFF.
w While pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue pushing [SQL] until “bP” appears.
e Release [SQL].
r Push [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary.
t Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired condition of the item.
y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or
push [16•9].
Beep tone
Battery
voltage
Self
check
Auto
power save
Weather
alert
S/RF
meter
MONI
Push
LCD
contrast
SQL
Automatic
backlighting
Scan
type
Scan resume
timer
Monitor
switch
Beep tone AUTO (default)
D Weather alert function “AL”
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then
flashes the “ALT” indicator until the transceiver is operated.
The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked
periodically during standby or while scanning.
• “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.
Auto
scan
Weather alert function OFF (default)
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SET MODE
D Scan type selection “Pr”
D Auto scan function “AS”
The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority
scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected
channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16.
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.
Auto scan OFF (default)
Normal scan (default)
Priority scan
D Monitor switch selection “Sq”
D Scan resume timer “St”
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or
timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the
scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal is still being received.
The monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set
to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor function ON and OFF.
• PUSH (Pu): Set the monitor switch to normal (default).
• HOLD (Ho): Set the monitor switch to sticky switch.
Monitor switch PUSH (default)
Scan timer OFF (default)
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SET MODE
D Automatic backlighting “bL”
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. THe automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing
any key except fpr [PTT].
D Auto power save function “PS”
The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Auto power save ON (default)
Automatic backlighting ON (default)
D LCD contrast selection “LC”
The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.
• 1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)
D Self check function “SC”
The self check function checks transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. The following items are checked after the power is turned ON, then,
switches to operation mode.
• PLL lock (both transmit and receive)
• Temperature
• Connected battery voltage
• Water intrusion
LCD constrast
Self check OFF (default)
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SET MODE
D Battery voltage indicator “bt”
SET MODE LIST
This function switches display or non-display voltage of connected battery pack when Power is ON.
Function
Indication
Switch
• The voltage of connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. since
Power is ON.
Beep tone
"bP"
Auto* / OFF / 1 10
Weather alert function
"AL"
OFF* / ON
Scan type selection
"Pr"
ON* / OFF
Scan resume timer
"St"
OFF* / ON
Auto scan function
"AS"
OFF* / ON
Monitor switch selection
"Sq"
Push* / Hold
Automatic backlighting
"bL"
ON* / OFF
LCD contrast selection
"LC"
3* / 1 4
Auto power save function
"PS"
OFF* / ON
Self check function
"SC"
OFF* / ON
Battery voltage indicator
"bt"
OFF* / ON
S-meter/RF meter indicator
"Sr"
OFF* / ON
Battery voltage OFF (default)
D S-meter/RF meter indicator “Sr”
This function switches display or non-display S-meter/RF
meter.
S-meter/RF meter OFF (default)
*default setting
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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Installing batteries in the battery case
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install
6 AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
q Remove the battery case from the transceiver.
w Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
CAUTION:
• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the
same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and
old batteries together.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean
battery terminals once a week.
■ Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the Ni-Cd batteries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it
OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C)
• Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A) only. NEVER use
other adapters.
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when installing alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage
the transceiver.
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BATTERY CHARGING
ï BC-150 installations
ï Charging connections
• To a desktop
q Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A) as shown below.
w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the
charger.
• The charge indicator light shows green.
e Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on
the remaining power condition.
Supplied screws
CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12
Charge indicator
hours. Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged.
BP-224 must be charged while 8–12 hours.
Lights green when
BP-224 (with/without IC-M2A)
is inserted.
IC-M2A
BP-224
BC-147A
BC-150
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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 becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may
flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery cases in handbags, etc.
If your Ni-Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the Ni-Cd batteries
again. If the Ni-Cd batteries still do not retain a charge (or
very little), new Ni-Cd batteries must be purchased.
D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the municipal
waste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT
D Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied:
Qty.
q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
w Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
e Rotary belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
r Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
t Battery case (BP-223)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
y Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
u AC adapter (BC-147A/E*1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
i Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
o Screw for the BC-150 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
* Not supplied with some versions.
*1 Depending on version.
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible
antenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION: Transmitting
without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
D Handstrap
Slide the handstrap through
D Belt clip
the loop on the side of the
To attach: Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of transceiver as illustrated at
the battery case.
right. Facilitates carrying.
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.
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SUPPLIED ACCSSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
D Rotary belt clip
To attach:
q Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the
transceiver.
e Bottom up the transceiver, and then insert the stopper to
the back of belt clip.
w Clip the belt clip to a part of belt.
r Turn the transceiver in the direction of the arrow as below.
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8
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
To remove:
q Turn the transceiver to bottom up the transceiver.
w Pull up the transceiver, and then take out the belt clip.
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e Push the top of the stopper towards the transceiver and
out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of
the plastic loop.
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
REF.
No power comes ON.
• The battery is exhausted.
• Bad connection to the battery pack.
• Recharge the battery pack.
• Check the conection to the transceiver.
p. 18
p. 3
No sound comes from
the speaker.
• Squelch level is too deep.
• Volume level is too low.
• Speaker has been exposed to water.
• Set squelch to the threshold point.
• Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.
• Drain water from the speaker.
p. 7
p. 8
—
Transmitting is impossible, or high power
can not be selected.
• Some channels are for low power or receive only.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The output power is set to low.
• Change channels.
pgs.
2,4
p. 18
p. 2
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” channels.
p. 12
No beeps sound.
• Beep tones are turned OFF.
• Turn the beep tones ON in SET mode.
p. 13
• Recharge the battery pack.
• Push [H/L] to select high power.
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10 CHANNEL LIST
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01
01
01A
156.050 160.650
156.050 156.050
02
02
02A
156.100 160.700
Guard
03
03
03A
Guard
05
06
06
21A
65A
157.000 157.000
66A
66A 66A† 156.325 156.325
157.050 161.650
67†
67
67
156.375 156.375
85
21A 157.050 157.050
68
68
68
156.425 156.425
85A
157.100 161.700
69
69
69
156.475 156.475
86
22A 157.100 157.100
70‡
70‡
70‡
156.525 156.525
86A
157.150 161.750
71
71
71
156.575 156.575
87
157.150 157.150
72
72
72
156.625 156.625
87A
20†
21
23
23
23A
157.000 161.600
65A 156.275 156.275
66
156.325 160.925
84
24
157.200 161.800
73
73
73
156.675 156.675
88
156.350 160.950
25
25
25
157.250 161.850
74
74
74
156.725 156.725
88A
07A 156.350 156.350
26
26
26
157.300 161.900
75
75
75
08
156.400 156.400
27
27
27
157.350 161.950
76
76
76
09
09
156.450 156.450
28
28
28
157.400 162.000
77†
77
77†
10
10
10
156.500 156.500
60
60
156.025 160.625
11
11
11
156.550 156.550
12
12
12
156.600 156.600
13†
13
13†
156.650 156.650
14
14
14
156.700 156.700
15†
15†
15†
156.750 156.750
16
16
16
156.800 156.800
17†
17
17†
156.850 156.850
60A
61
61A
power only.
‡ Receive
Guard
61A 156.075 156.075
63
only.
79A
80
80A
156.175 160.775
63A
64A
79
156.125 160.725
62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 156.175
64
78A
156.075 160.675
62
156.900 161.500
18A 156.900 156.900
Guard
78
64
81
81A
156.225 160.825
64A 156.225 156.225
82
82A
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
156.875 156.875
83
157.175 161.775
83A 157.175 157.175
84
84
85
85
86
86
87
87
88
88
84A
24
08
† Low
83A
24
09
18A
83
65A
22
22A
156.275 160.875
08
18
24
20
65
156.300 156.300
07
07A
19A 156.950 156.950
21
156.250 160.850
05A 156.250 156.250
06
20
156.950 161.550
20A
156.200 160.800
04A 156.200 156.200
05A
19A
156.150 160.750
156.150 156.150
04
19
157.225 161.825
157.225 157.225
157.275 161.875
157.275 157.275
157.325 161.925
157.325 157.325
157.375 161.975
157.375 157.375
157.425 162.025
157.425 157.425
WX channel
Frequency (MHz)
Transmit
Receive
156.925 161.525
01
RX only
162.550
78A 156.925 156.925
02
RX only
162.400
156.975 161.575
03
RX only
162.475
79A 156.975 156.975
04
RX only
162.425
157.025 161.625
05
RX only
162.450
80A 157.025 157.025
06
RX only
162.500
157.075 161.675
07
RX only
162.525
81A 157.075 157.075
08
RX only
161.650
157.125 161.725
09
RX only
161.775
82A 157.125 157.125
10
RX only
163.275
NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Specifications
• GENERAL
Frequency coverage
Mode
Channel spacing
Current drain (at 7.2 V)
Frequency stability
Useable temperature range
Dimensions
(Projections not included)
Weight
• TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 7.5 V)
Modulation system
: Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz
Receive 156.025–163.275 MHz
: FM (16K0G3E)
: 25 kHz
: TX High (5 W)
1.5A typical.
Max. audio
200 mA typical
Power saved
20 mA typical
: ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C)
: –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
: 61 (W) × 135(H) × 41(D) mm
2.4 (W) × 5.3 (H) × 1.6 (D) in
: 360g (12.7 oz)
Max. frequency deviation
Spurious emissions
: 5 W, 3 W and 1 W
: Variable reactance frequency modulation
: ±5.0 kHz
: Less than –65 dB
• RECEIVER
Receive system
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity
: Double-conversion superheterodyne
: 0.25 µV typical
: Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)
Intermodulation rejection ratio
Spurious response rejection ratio
Adjacent channel selectivity
Audio output power
11
: 70 dB typical
: 70 dB typical
: 70 dB typical
: 350 mW typical at 10%
distortion with an 8 Ω
load
All stated specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
■ Options
• BC-150 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-147A AC ADAPTER
Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with
the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours
• BP-223 BATTERY CASE
Battery case for R6(AA) × 6 alkaline cells. The same as supplied with
the transceiver.
• BP-224 BATTERY PACK
Battery pack for Ni-Cd cells. The same as supplied with the transceiver.
• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD103 CHARGER ADAPTER +
BC-145 AC ADAPTER*
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with
the charger. Charging time: approx. 1–2 hours
*1 Not supplied with some versions.
• MB-87 ROTARY BELT CLIP
Belt clip for rotary type. The same as supplied with the transceiver.
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Count on us!
A-6113-1US
Printed in Japan
© 2001 Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan

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