ICOM orporated IC-M88 IC-M88 User Manual IC M88 draft
ICOM Incorporated IC-M88 IC M88 draft
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IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page A (1,1) INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM88 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page ii (1,1) SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W ARN ING 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 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 evaluation 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. • 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, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. • 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 are listed on 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 your mouth, and slightly off to one side. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF 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. C AU TIO N During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page iii (1,1) IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to salt water. ❍ USING CHANNEL 16 Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. 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. ii IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page iv (1,1) FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M88 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-M88. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION NOTE iii MAX. 22 Free CH allows you to operate within 146.000 to 174.000 MHz band and set the Wide/Narrow, CTCSS/DTCS tone frequency. Depending on programming, your transceiver can communicate with the LAND transceiver. ☞ Waterproof construction IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ☞ Land operation Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP-226 or BP-227. ☞ Dual watch and tri-watch functions 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. ☞ Simple operation Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page v (1,1) 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 (2 to 4 inches) 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 Marine: below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F), LMR: below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meter (3.0 ft) away from BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods. BE CAREFUL! The IC-M88 employs waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification, grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the transceiver has been dropped, 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. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. Icom, Icom Inc. and are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. iv IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page vi (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................... ii RECOMMENDATION .......................................................... ii FOREWORD ...................................................................... iii IMPORTANT ....................................................................... iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................... iii FEATURES ......................................................................... iii CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v 1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 2–3 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 4–6 ■ Front, top and side panels............................................ 4 ■ Function display .......................................................... 5 4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 7–11 ■ Channel selection ........................................................ 7 ■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 9 ■ Adjusting the squelch level ........................................ 10 ■ Automatic backlighting .............................................. 10 ■ Optional voice scrambler operation ........................... 10 ■ Call channel programming ......................................... 11 ■ Lock function .............................................................. 11 5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 12–13 ■ Scan types ................................................................. 12 ■ Setting tag channels .................................................. 13 ■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 13 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 14 ■ Description ................................................................ 14 ■ Operation ................................................................... 14 7 LAND CHANNEL OPERATION ................................... 15 ■ LAND Channel .......................................................... 15 ■ Function display ......................................................... 15 8 SET MODE ............................................................. 16–19 ■ SET mode programming ........................................... 16 ■ SET mode items ........................................................ 16 9 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 20–22 ■ Battery charging ........................................................ 20 ■ Battery cautions ......................................................... 20 ■ Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 21 ■ Optional battery chargers .......................................... 22 10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 23 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST .................................... 24 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25 ■ Specifications ........................................................... 25 ■ Options ..................................................................... 25 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 1 (1,1) 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-M88 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. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 2 (1,1) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the stopper to the D Supplied accessories belt clip. The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Swivel belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 w Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 e Battery pack (BP-227) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 r AC adapter (BC-147) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 t Battery charger (BC-152) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 D Swivel belt clip To attach: q Attach the stopper to the back of the transceiver. Supplied screws Stopper e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 3 (1,1) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS To remove: q Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release the transceiver from the belt clip. R CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip’s stopper is scratched or damaged, the swivel belt clip may not work properly. w Detach the stopper from the transceiver. D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 4 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] r0 PTT SWITCH [PTT] • Select an operating channel. • Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 16) • Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 13) • Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed both switches. • While turning power ON, clears all tag channels in the selected regular channel group when pushed both switches. Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. y ANTENNA (p. 3) Connects the supplied antenna. u SCAN [SCN•DUAL] (pgs. 13, 14) i TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [H/L•LOCK] w CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH r [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] • Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 9) • Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 11) • Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed. (pgs. 7, 8, 15) e • Selects one of 4 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 7, 15) - U.S.A., International, Canadian and Land channels are available. e SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] (p. 10) • Push this switch, then set the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. • Manually opens the squelch for channel monitoring when pushed for 1 sec. • While pushing this switch, turn the power ON to enter the set mode. o CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16•9] • Push to return to the condition before selecting the channel when the priority channel or q the call channel is selected. • Starts and stops normal or priority scan. • Enters Watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. • Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) • Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7) • Enters call Channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec. (p. 11) IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 5 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ï BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON To release the battery pack: Push the battery release button in the direction (q) of the arrow as shown below, then the battery pack is released. To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction (w) of the arrow then lock it with the battery release button. * Slide the battery pack until the battery release button is locked tightly. ■ Function display !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 Battery pack !7 !6 q CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when the call channel is selected. Battery release button CAUTION!: When pushing the battery release button, make sure a little sliding the battery pack in the direction (w) of the arrow to easy to open. Otherwise your fingers or nails may be injured. w CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 7, 15) “U ” appears when U.S.A.; “I ” appears when International; “C ” appears when the Canadian; “ ” appears when LAND channel group is selected. e TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR • “LOW” appears when low power is selected. (p. 9) • “LOW” blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage. • “MID” appears when middle power is selected. (p. 9) • No indicator when high power is selected. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 6 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION r TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears while transmitting. t BUSY INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. !2 BELL INDICATOR Blinks when on alert tone is received. y TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears when a tag channel is selected. !3 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 14) “DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during tri-watch. u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 13) Blinks while scanning. i LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears while the lock function is activated. !4 SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (intrinsically safe version only) • Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated. (pgs. 10, 19) o NARROW INDICATOR (p. 15) Appears when the Narrow is selected. !5 DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !0 BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle !1 WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS • “WX” appears when the weather channel group is selected. (p. 8) • “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is activated. Charging required No battery !6 SUB CHANNEL READOUT • Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan. • Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 14) • Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode. !7 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT • Indicates the selected operating channel number. • In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 7 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection D Channel 16 D Channel 9 (Call channels) Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor channel 16. Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular channel group has separate call channels. In addition, each call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 11) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [16•9] to select channel 16. w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before selecting channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select operating channel. q Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the selected channel group. Push • “CALL” and call channel number appear. • Each channel group may have its own call channel after changing a call channel. w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before selecting channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select op- erating channel. Push for 1 sec. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 8 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION D Weather channels D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International, and 61 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. The IC-M88 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving in another channels or scanning. See the “SET mode items” on p. 16. q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to select a regular channel. q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to select the weather channel group. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel. e Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before selecting weather channel group. e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for 1 sec. • If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] again. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. • “DUP” appears for duplex channels. Push • U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence. Push for 1 sec. U.S.A. channels International channels Canadian channels IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 9 (1,1) 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. See page 10 for details. w Push* [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to set audio output level. *According to Monitor action selection in SET mode (p. 18). e Push [Y]/[Z] 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. r Push [H/L•LOCK] to select the output power if necessary. - “LOW” appears when low power is selected; “MID” appears when middle power is selected; no indicator when high 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. 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 a 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. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continuous transmission. t Push and hold to transmit q Power ON w Set volume y Release to receive w Set squelch level - Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use). y Release [PTT] to receive. e Set channel r Set output power IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 10 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Adjusting the squelch level The IC-M88 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. q Push [SQL•MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. - “SL” indicator appears. - There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is the maximum squelch level. - When no keys are pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to normal condition. w Push [SQL•MONI] again to return to normal condition. ■ Optional voice scrambler operation (intrinsically safe version only) D Activating the scrambler The optional voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must first activate the scrambler function. q Select an operating channel except channel 16, 70 or weather channels. w Push [SCN•DUAL] while pushing and holding [SQL•MONI]. • “SCRM” appears. e To turn the scrambler function OFF, repeat step w. • “SCRM” disappears. ■ Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 18) ➥ Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON. • The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec.of inactivity. 10 Appears when the voice scrambler function is in use. D Programming scramble codes There are 32 codes (01 to 32) available for programming. Set the code in SET mode. In order to understand on another, all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code, as well as the same scrambler unit. See page 19 for scrambler code setting details. RECOMMENDATION: Use the optional speaker-microphone during voice scrambling operation for much clearer audio readability. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 11 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Call channel programming The call channel key 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/L] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed. w Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. • “CALL” and call channel number appear. e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. (until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition. t Push [16•9] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. • The call channel number and channel group stop flashing. ■ Lock function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [SQL•MONI] and [H/L•LOCK]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. Appears while the lock function is used. • Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flashes. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. 11 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 12 (1,1) SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, weather alert and an automatic scan start function is available for standby convenience. (pgs. 16) CH 01 CH 02 CH 16 CH 05 CH 01 CH 03 CH 04 * 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. 12 Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 17) NORMAL SCAN PRIORITY SCAN WX* Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communications. CH 02 WX* CH 03 CH 05 CH 04 * Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON. 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. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 13 (1,1) 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, INT, CAN) independently. Set weather alert function, scan type, scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance, using SET mode. (pgs. 16, 17) q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for 1 sec., if desired. w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. e Push both [Y] and [Z] to set the displayed channel as a tag channel. • “TAG” appears in the function display. r To cancel the tag channel setting, push both [Y] and [Z]. • “TAG” disappears. • Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing and holding both [Y] and [Z], turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group. [Example]: Starting a normal scan. Push Scan starts. q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for 1 sec., if desired. • When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired weather channel with [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] and [Y]/[Z]. w Push [SCN•DUAL] to start priority or normal scan. • “SCAN” blinks in the function display. • “16” appears during priority scan. • When a signal is received, 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 [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually. e To stop the scan, push [SCN•DUAL]. • “SCAN” disappears. • Pushing [PTT], [16•9] or [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] also stops the scan. Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted. Push to stop the scan. 13 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 14 (1,1) DUAL WATCH/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 [SCN•DUAL] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [SCN•DUAL] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Call channel • “DUAL” flashes during dualwatch; “TRI” flashes during tri-watch. • Beep tone sounds 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 [SCN•DUAL] again. [Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07. Push for 1 sec. Dualwatch Tri-watch starts. Tri-watch Signal is received on call channel. • 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]. • If no signal is received, the transceiver enters the power saving condition for 0.5 sec. after checking the operating channel every cycle. 14 Signal received on channel 16 takes priority. Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 15 (1,1) LAND CHANNEL OPERATION ■ LAND Channel ■ Function display There are 57 LAND channels. This channel group may be specified for the operating area. Moreover, you can program max. 22 Free channels, allocated LMR frequency, and your transceiver can communicate with the LAND transceiver. Please contact your dealer for details. Free channel is used for frequency setting. When Narrow, DTCS or CTCSS frequency is set, function indicator appears on the LCD. q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to select a regular channel. Appears when Narrow is set. • If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] again. w To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for 1 sec several times. • LAND channel can be selected. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. • “DUP” appears for duplex channels. Appears when DTCS frequency is set. Push NOTE: The basic setting ways (e.g. Call channel programming) are same as the U.S.A., International and Canadian channels. Refer to the appropriate page for details. Appears when CTCSS frequency is set. 15 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 16 (1,1) SET MODE ■ SET mode programming ■ SET mode items SET mode is used to change the condition of 13 transceiver functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, scan type (normal/priority), scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-watch, monitor function, automatic backlighting, contrast, power save function, self check function, battery voltage and scrambling code. When no optional voice scrambler unit is installed, scrambling code cannot be set. (will not be displayed) q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON and continue pushing [SQL•MONI] until “bP” appears. e Release [SQL•MONI]. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item. t Push [SQL•MONI] to select the desired item, if necessary. y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or push [16•9]. D Beep tone “bP” Scrambler code Battery voltage Beep tone Weather alert Scan type Starting item Self check Push [SQL/MONI] Automatic Monitor Auto LCD power save contrast backlighting switch 16 Scan resume timer You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF, or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch, by turning the beep Beep tone ON (default) tones ON. D Weather alert function “AL” An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before any important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, the Weather alert function bell indicator blinks and sounds a OFF (default) beep tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any time during standby, or while scanning, when the power save function is activated. • “ALT” appears when the function is set ON. Dual/Triwatch Auto scan Weather alert function ON IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 17 (1,1) SET MODE D Priority scan function “Pr” D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt” 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. This item can be selected as dualwatch or tri-watch. See p. 14 for details. Dualwatch function (default) Normal scan (default) D Monitor action 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. Scan timer OFF (default) D Auto scan function “AS” While in standby, this function automatically starts the desired scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation. • Scan indicator blinks while scanning. The monitor function cuts off the squelch function temporarily. This selection contains PUSH or HOLD settings as shown below. • PUSH (Pu): After pushing the [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch function is cut off until [SQL•MONI] is released. (default) • HOLD (Ho): After pushing the [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch function is cut off continuously until another key is pushed. Monitor switch PUSH (default) Auto scan OFF (default) 17 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 18 (1,1) SET MODE D Automatic backlighting “bL” D Self check function “SC” This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 (light); 3 (default). 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 it switches to operation mode. • Temperature (Outside of -35°C to +73°C; -31°F to +165°F) • Connected battery voltage • Water intrusion • The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity. Automatic backlighting (default) D LCD contrast selection “LC” The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. Self check OFF (default) • 1 (pale) – 4 (deep); 3 (default) When error messages as shown below are displayed, see trouble shooting for advice (p. 23). LCD contrast (default) D Auto power save function “PS” The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. Temperature error Auto power save ON (default) 18 Battery voltage error Water intrusion error IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 19 (1,1) SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator “bt” This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON. Battery voltage OFF (default) D Scrambler code “cd” (intrinsically safe version only) There are 32 codes (01 to 32) available for programming. In order to understand one another, all transceivers in your group must have the same unit and scramble code. SET MODE LIST Function Indication Switch Beep tone "bP" ON* / US / OFF Weather alert function "AL" OFF* / ON Priority scan function "Pr" OFF* / ON Scan resume timer "St" OFF* / ON Auto scan function "AS" OFF* / ON Dual/Triwatch function "dt" Dual* / Tri Monitor action selection "Sq" Push* / Hold Automatic backlighting "bL" 3* / OFF / 1 3 LCD contrast selection "LC" 3* / 1 4 Auto power save function "PS" ON* / OFF Self check function "SC" OFF* / ON Battery voltage indicator "bt" OFF* / ON "cd" 1* / 1 32 Scrambler code (default) Scrambler code** * default setting ** intrinsically safe version only 19 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 20 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery charging ■ Caution Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while charging. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularly the battery terminals) BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. Otherwise, the terminals will become corroded, or cause connection failure, etc. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) • Use the supplied charger (BC-152) only. NEVER use another manufacturer’s charger. NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. AVOID leaving the battery pack in a fully charged, or completely discharged condition for long time. It causes shorter battery life. In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a long time, it must be kept safely after discharge, or use the battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level, then remove it from the transceiver. Recommendation: Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of up to 8 hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from NiCd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life. Therefore, charge the battery in intervals, and not for extended periods is recommended. 20 If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery pack must be purchased. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 21 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING ï Charging connections q Attach the BC-152 to a flat surface, such as desk or cabin, etc., if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147) as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 9–10 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. ■ Installing batteries in the battery case (optional buttery case) When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 5 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. BP-226 Latch CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-227 more than 13 hours. Otherwise, BP-227 will be damaged. BP-227 must be charged for 9–12 hours only. BC-152 charges up to 13 hours. BP-227 IC-M88 (Fig.1) Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (with/without IC-M88) is inserted. Supplied screws (Fig.2) AC adapter BC-152 q Hook on your finger to the latch, and open the cover in the direction (q) of the arrow. (Fig.1) w Then, install 5 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. • Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries. e Close the cover with fitting in the direction (w) of the arrow and lock the latch e. (Fig.1) • Be sure to the gasket and the ribbon are not out of the battery case. 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. 21 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 22 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required. • AD-100 • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version). The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-100. • An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656). IC-M88 IC-M88 BP-227 BP-227 AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions.) AC adapter (purchased separately) AD-100 charger adapters are installed in each slot. AD-100 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N. ER HARG TI-C MUL OPC-515L or CP-17L An optional cable OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used in-stead of the AC adapter. 22 DC power cable (Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 23 (1,1) TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No power comes ON. POSSIBLE CAUSE • The battery is exhausted. • Bad connection to the battery pack. No sound comes from • Squelch level is too deep. • Volume level is too low. the speaker. • Speaker has been exposed to water. SOLUTION. 10 REF. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 20 p. 5 • Set squelch to the threshold point. • Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level. • Drain water from the speaker. p. 10 p. 9 — Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are for low power or re- • Change channels. ble, or high power can ceive only. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. not be selected. • The output power is set to low. • Push [H/L•LOCK] to select high power. pgs. 4, 5 p. 20 p. 4 The display channel • Lock function is activated. cannot be changed. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the p. 11 function. Scan does not start. • “TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels. p. 13 No beeps sound. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 16 Beep) in SET mode. Self check error. (Temperature error) • Transceiver’s inside temperature is below • Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal. Self check error. (Battery voltage error) • The connected battery pack’s voltage is • Verify the battery voltage is correct. more than 11 V. Self check error. (Water intrusion error) • Water has entered the transceiver. Marine; –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) LMR; –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). • Have the transceiver checked at your local distributor or dealer to see whether the transceiver works properly or not. — — — 23 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM 11 Page 24 (1,1) VHF MARINE 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 19A 156.050 156.050 20 20A 02 02 156.100 160.700 03 03 156.150 160.750 03A 156.150 156.150 04A 156.200 156.200 06 68 67 156.375 156.375 86 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 70 70 Rx only 156.525 87A 22A 157.100 157.100 23 23 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 157.150 161.750 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 85 85 157.275 161.875 157.275 157.275 86 86 157.325 161.925 157.325 157.325 87 87 157.375 161.975 157.375 157.375 88 88 157.425 162.025 157.425 157.425 157.150 157.150 73 73 73 156.675 156.675 21b Rx only 161.650 24 24 157.200 161.800 74 25b Rx only 161.850 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 74 77* 156.725 156.725 156.350 160.950 74 77* 156.875 156.875 28b Rx only 162.000 07A 156.350 156.350 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 156.925 161.525 83b Rx only 161.775 27 157.350 161.950 23A 08 156.400 156.400 27 27 09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 10 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 11 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 12 13* 12 156.600 156.600 13 12 13* 14 15* 14 15* 14 15* 16 16 16 156.800 156.800 17* 17 17* 156.850 156.850 61A 156.650 156.650 61A 156.075 156.075 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.900 161.500 63 156.950 161.550 *Low power only. 156.175 156.175 64A 65 65A 65A 64 78A 156.925 156.925 156.975 161.575 79 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 80A 82A 83 64A 156.225 156.225 83A 156.275 160.875 84 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 84 Receive RX only 162.550 80A 157.025 157.025 RX only 162.400 157.075 161.675 RX only 162.475 81A 157.075 157.075 RX only 162.425 157.125 161.725 RX only 162.450 82A 157.125 157.125 82 156.225 160.825 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 81 81A WX channel 157.025 161.625 80 156.175 160.775 63A 64 78A 156.125 160.725 62A 156.125 156.125 77 78 156.075 160.675 62 18A 156.900 156.900 19 67 70 08 18A 85 85A 157.100 161.700 08 18 24 157.050 161.650 66A 66A* 156.325 156.325 21A 157.050 157.050 22 22A 157.000 157.000 66A 67* 24 06 07 07A 21 156.325 160.925 66 156.300 156.300 05A 156.250 156.250 06 21A 156.250 160.850 05 05A 21 156.200 160.800 04 20 19A 156.950 156.950 20* 157.000 161.600 RX only 162.500 157.175 161.775 RX only 162.525 83A 157.175 157.175 RX only 161.650 157.225 161.825 RX only 161.775 157.225 157.225 10 RX only 163.275 83 84 NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters. IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 25 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 12 ■ Specifications GENERAL • Frequency coverage Marine TX RX LMR TX/RX • Mode Marine LMR • Channel spacing • Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) • Frequency stability • Usable temperature range Marine LMR • Dimensions (Projections not included) • Weight (approx.; with BP-227) : 156.050–157.425 MHz : 156.050–163.275 MHz : 146.000–174.000 MHz : 16K0G3E (Wide) : 16K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow) : 25 kHz (Wide)/12.5 kHz (Narrow) (Narrow is LMR only) : TX High (5 W)1.6 A typical Max. audio200 mA typical Power save20 mA typical : ±5.0 ppm (–20°C to +60°C) : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F : –30°C to +60°C; –22°F to +140°F : 62 (W) × 97(H) × 39(D) mm 27⁄16(W) × 313⁄16(H) × 117⁄32(D) inch : 280 g (9.9 oz) TRANSMITTER • Output power (at 7.2 V DC) • Modulation system • Max. frequency deviation • Audio harmonics distortion • Spurious emissions : 5 W (Hi), 3 W (Mid) and 1 W (Low) : Variable reactance frequency modulation : ±5 kHz (Wide)/±2.5 kHz (Narrow) (Narrow is LMR only) : Less than 10 % (at 60 % mod.) : Less than –70 dBc typical RECEIVER • Receive system • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) • Squelch sensitivity • Intermodulation rejection ratio : Double-conversion superheterodyne : 0.25 µV typical : Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold) : 70 dB typical • Spurious response rejection ratio • Adjacent channel selectivity • Ham and noise ratio • Audio output power : 70 dB typical : 70 (Wide)/60 (Narrow) dB typical (Narrow is LMR only) : More than 40 (Wide)/34 (Narrow) dB (Narrow is LMR only) : 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. ■ Options • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions. • BP-227 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions. • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-124 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-100’s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours. • BC-152 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147 AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 9–10 hours • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type. The same as supplied with the transceiver. 25 IC-M88-draft.qxd 02.9.26 2:44 PM Page 26 (1,1) Count on us! 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