iC- m71 - Icom UK
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1. hcec ru 1 Battery Charg 1 e Screws for the battery charger M3 5x30 2 Belt clip with screws sese 1 t AC adapter oec rennin Pe Rote ipe Ei 1 y Liclon battery pack coerente xut 1 u Flexible antenna 1 E Attachments o Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector CAUTION Transmitting without 2 Gan antenna may damage the 7 transceiver Z NEVER HOLD by the antenna 1 when carrying the transceiver Pass the handstrap through the loop on the top corner of the trans ceiver as illustrated at left Facilitates carrying SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 9 Battery pack 9 Belt clip q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver as below Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below be Supplied screws CAUTION NEVER attach or detach the battery pack when wet Be careful when releasing the latch Because the latch is tightly locked don t use a finger nail to open it you may injure yourself Instead use something relatively flat like the edge of a coin or the tip of a screwdriver to carefully release the latch TKL 3 3 Microphone 121122222 2 PANE2. CONTRAST tAvailability may differ according to versions trast L LUN LFSET Not available with Dutch versions SCRAM voice scrambler mo ae codet iss PBLWEH unction THe T a ae VETT T a I Lit EE OF i LL 3t NO HH 11 V LIL l lt CHIELH Sc oU dong Channel name scroll type Squelch sensitivity Battery voltage indication Self check functio 17 18 SETMODE SET mode items Beep tone function Selects the key touch beep sound ON or US or turns sound OFF ON fixed beep sounds default e US The preset beeps e g do re mi sound OFF Silent operation 4 D gt 4 gt P v Beep tone OFF amp T7 ee 2 BEEP Beep tone ON default 9 Priority scan function PRIO SCAN except Dutch versions The transceiver has 2 scan types normal OFF and priority ON scans Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all TAG chan nels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16 p 4 gt gt gt Push LI Lit Normal scan Priority scan default Scan resume timer except Dutch versions The scan resume timer can be set as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until a received signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses for 5 sec after receiving a
3. Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the AC adapter Rapid charging with the BC 121N AD 114 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following options are addition ally required Six AD 114 charger adapters An AC adapter BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 Turn power OFF Purchase Separately Battery pack AD 114 charger adapters areinstalled in each slot DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A BATTERY CHARGING 8 27 28 B Attachment q Screw the base clip to the back of the transceiver using the two screws sup plied as shown at right e Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP B Detachment the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip D W A CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the belt clip or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE 1 E HM 125 descriptions Alligator type cli
4. Some channels are for low power only t Push and hold PTT to transmit and speak into the mi crophone The transmit indicator appears while transmitting Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission y Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a second after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak Z into the microphone using a normal voice level RWS ZZ NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec NY 8 Push to transmit d 6 Release to receive D Power ON 2 Set volume m IS ej Q 73 Set output power 2 Set the squelch 24 level d secon Set the squelch DS level R Speaker Select the channel __ 9 10 4 BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 16 by default depending on versions however you can program your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall q Push and hold DIAL for 1 sec several times to select the desired channel group INT USA ATIS to be programmed w Push and hold 16 C for 1 sec to se lect the call channel e CALL and call ch
5. ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC M 71 MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC MZ Icom Inc M We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY C 05600 D sseldorf 27th Dec 2005 Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Place and date of issue Type designation 71 Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister strafe 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Version where applicable Authorized representative name standards specifications or documents i EN 301 178 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised H Ikegami General Manager ii EN 60945 2002 iii EN 60950 1 2001 iv EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 vi Signature vii Icom Inc CE Versions of the IC M71 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the Euro pean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use
6. Staring A SCAM ER 15 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH except Dutch versions 16 Bi Description trennen 16 iori np eet tee celeste 16 T SET MODE eee 17 22 SET mode programmirng rssi 17 W SET mode items 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING 23 27 Battery Caution rtr eere 23 W Supplied battery 25 W Optional battery 26 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 28 Attacliment 28 Detachment rr nen trennt ten tnn 28 10 OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE 29 125 descriptions iere rn preter terr eren 29 W Attachment 129 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 12VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 31 13 SPECIFICATIONS enceecre incerta nerunt ttn 32 TA OPTIONS ec eter des ec cocus coctus aes ca 33 OPERATING RULES 9 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 False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law 9 Privacy Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully
7. 157 200 161 800 65 156 275 160 875 75 156 775 156 775 85 157 275 161 875 156 250 160 850 156 750 156 750 25 157 250 161 850 66 156 325 160 925 76 156 825 156 825 86 157 325 161 925 156 300 156 300 156 800 156 800 26 157 300 161 900 67 156 375 156 375 77 156 875 156 875 87 157 375 157 375 156 350 160 950 156 850 156 850 27 157 350 161 950 68 156 425 156 425 78 156 925 161 525 88 157 425 157 425 156 400 156 400 156 900 161 500 28 157 400 162 000 69 156 475 156 475 79 156 975 161 575 156 450 156 450 156 950 161 550 60 156 025 160 625 70 Rxonly 156 525 80 157 025 161 625 156 500 USA channels for U K versions only Frequency MHz 156 500 157 000 161 600 61 Frequency MHz 156 075 Frequency MHz 160 675 71 156 575 156 575 81 Frequency MHz 157 075 161 675 Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Transmit 156 050 Receive 156 050 Receive 156 600 22A Transmit 156 600 Transmit 157 100 CH Receive 157 100 64A Receive 156 225 77 Transmit 156 225 Transmit 156 875 Receive 156 875 86 Receive 161 925 Transmit 157 325 156 650 156 650 23A 157 150 157 150 65A 156 275 156 275 78A 156 925 156 925 86A 15
8. 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 114 CHARGER ADAPTER BC 145 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions Charging time approx 3 to 4 hours e BC 121N MULTI CHARGER AD 114 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 114 s are re quired simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased sepa rately Charging time approx 3 to 4 hours BC 166 pEskroP cHARGER BC 147E AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver Charging time approx 11 to 12 hours o BELT CLIPS MB 103 BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver MB 86 swivEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type OPTIONS 14 mmm o DC CABLES CP 17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Charges the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket For BC 119N OPC 515L OPC 656 pc POWER CABLES Charges the battery pack using 13 8 V power source instead of the AC adapter OPC 515L For BC 119N OPC 656 For BC 121N OTHER OPTIONS HM 125 SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof IPX7 1m 30 min speaker microphone In cludes an alligator clip to attach the speaker mic to your shirt collar etc HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 HEADSET OPC 1392 HEADSET ADAPTER HS 94 Ear piece type HS 95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone These headsets and headset adapter are non waterproof FA S64V FLEXI
9. 30 Water intrusion Battery voltage indicator PATT VULT This function controls display or non display settings of the connected battery pack s voltage when the power is ON The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec after power is turned ON ni E Voltage indication OFF default Voltage indication ON Squelch sensitivity function oL SEP When this function is turned ON local blocking against nois is improved and the tas is not easily affected by E Squelch sensitivity sensitivity Squelch sensitivity OFF default ON SETMODE 7 Channel name scroll type Selects the channel name comment scroll type 1 and 2 1 The first 7 characters are displayed for 1 sec approx then scrolls When the channel name comment is 7 character or less it does not scroll default 2 The channel name comment scrolls regardless of the number of characters after no name comment blank is indicated for 1 sec 1 5 I Scroll type 1 default Scroll type 2 Scrolling speed SER SPEED Selects the channel name comment scroll speed 1 Scrolls 3 33 characters in a second 2 Scrolls 2 5 characters in a second 3 Scrolls 2 characters in a cs E LR HE E l 7 Scroll speed 1 5 speed 1 default Scroll speed
10. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct pro gramming of this radio to comply with national li censing requirement IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 WATER after exposure to saltwater and dry it before opera tion Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and con O USING CHANNEL 16 trollers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization NOTE DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective For example in cases where the transceiver battery pack is cracked or broken or has been dropped or when the battery pack is de tached from the transceiver 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 15 name of vessel Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel LOCATED AT your position State the nature of the distress and assis tance required Give any other information which might facil itate the rescue FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio The IC M71 VHF ma RINE TRANSCEIVER 15 designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this prod uct should provide you with years of trouble free operation IMPORTANT READ ALL I
11. be used in any way Indecent or profane language is prohibited Radio 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 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied Qty
12. eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor heats up or is discolored or deformed If any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or dis tributor WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery E 24 8 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cooker This could cause overheating a fire or cause the battery to rupture CAUTION Always use the battery within the specified tem perature range for the transceiver 15 to 55 C and the battery itself 20 C to 60 C Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s perfor mance and battery life Please note that the specified tem perature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver In such cases the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive temperature environment above 45 C for an extended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharging You may use the battery unti
13. has been severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 High temperature buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves in side a sun heated car or by setting the battery in direct sun light may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery perfor mance or shorten battery life BATTERY CHARGING 8 DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery by itself is not waterproof DANGER NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause a rupture or explosion DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack This may cause heat gen eration and the battery may rupture emit smoke or catch fire e A DANGER Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not specified in this in struction manual e A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
14. scrambler function is in use o Programming scramble codes There are 32 codes 1 to 32 available for programming Set the code in the SET mode In order to understand each other all transceivers in your group must use the same scramble code as well as the same scrambler unit See p 22 for Scrambler code setting details 12 4 BASIC OPERATION B VOX function NOTE An optional headset and optional headset adapter are required for the VOX operation The VOX function voice operated transmission starts transmit ting when you speak into the headset s microphone There is no need to push PTT The IC M71 automatically returns to receive mode when you stop talking Push and hold then push H LeLOCK to turn the VOX function ON or OFF while connecting the headset and optional headset adapter to SP MIC connector VOX appears on the LCD while the VOX function turns ON The VOX gain and VOX delay can be set on the SET mode p 22 During scan dual tri watch or on a transmission inhibited chan nel the VOX function will not be activated ll AquaQuake water draining function The IC M71 uses a new technology to clear water away from the speaker grill AquaQuake AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker housing water that might otherwise muf fle the sound coming from the speaker The IC M71 emits a vi brating noise when this function is being used Push and hold both 16 and H L
15. signal and then resumes even if the signal has been received gt gt gt Push rf I v ry I Scan resume timer Scan resume timer OFF default ON Auto scan function AUTO SCAN except Dutch versions The auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 sec rp D rr Push Auto scan OFF Auto scan ON default Dual Tri watch function TUAL except Dutch versions This item selects dual or tri watch as desired See p 16 for details A 1 4 gt D TRI Push I Dualwatch default Tri watch In TITOR H ILI Monitor key action The monitor key action cuts off the squelch function tem porarily This key action contains PUSH Pu or HOLD Ho settings as shown below e Pu PUSH After pushing for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while continu ously pushing and holding default e Ho HOLD After pushing tp for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even is released To close the squelch push any key a 4 D Push setting default Hold setting SETMODE 7 Backlight function If This function is convenient for night time operation The back light can be selected from ON and OFF The backlight is autom
16. signals properly as well as for the scan to function effectively the squelch must be ad justed to the proper level Push then adjust the squelch level with AT V SQL and the squelch level are displayed There are 11 squelch levels to choose from OP is completely open 10 is tight squelch 1 is loose squelch level When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to normal condition w Push again to return to normal operating mode a nio D lt Shows the squelch Push 19 f level lt Appears during squelch level adjustment B Backlighting function This function is convenient for night time operation The back lighting can be turned OFF in the SET mode p 19 Push any key other than PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity BASIC OPERATION 4 Voice scrambler operation available with some versions only Activating the scrambler The voice scrambler provides private communications In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must activate the scrambler function first q Select an operating channel other than Channel 16 or 70 w While pushing and t t m holding push SCAN DUAL w T 1 SCRM appears e To turn the scrambler function OFF repeat step w SCRM disappears Lo Vs Appears when the voice
17. 000 163 425 MHz Mode 16KOG3E e Power supply requirement Specified Icom s battery pack only Current drain at 7 2 V DC approx TX High at 6 W 1 7A TX Mid at 3 W 1 3A TX Low at 1 W 0 7A RX Max audio 400 mA internal speaker 200 mA external speaker Useable temperature range 15 C to 55 C Frequency error 1 5 kHz e Antenna connector SMA 50 Q nominal Dimensions 52 5 W x 125 H x 30 D mm Projections not included Weight with BP 245 Approx 280 g 9 TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC 6 W High 3 W Middle and 1 W Low 1 W and 0 5 W only for German versions Modulation system Variable reactance frequency mod ulation Max frequency deviation x5 kHz Adjacent channel power 70 dB Spurious emissions 0 25 uW RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superhetero dyne Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD 2 dBu emf typical Squelch sensitivity 6 dBu emf typical at threshold Intermodulation rejection ratio 68 dB Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB e Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB Audio output power Internal speaker 0 6 W typical at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load External speaker 0 2 W at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation BATTERY CASE AND PACK BP 245 Li lon BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 2000 mAh Li lon battery pack CHARGERS BC
18. 3 speed 3 21 22 SETMODE Voice scrambler code SCRAM COTE available with some versions only There are 32 codes 1 to 32 available for programming In order to understand each other all transceivers in your group must share the same scrambler code reg Push Scramble code 1 Scramble code 32 default 5 VOX gain WON GAIN Adjusts the VOX gain level from 1 low sensitivity to 6 high sen sitivity when speaking with the optional headset lt 2 i vox Push VOX gain 1 default VOX gain 6 VOX delay VOX TELAY Sets the VOX delay timer 0 5 to 3 0 sec in 0 5 sec steps SO that the transceiver keeps on transmitting after you stops speaking 5 un 1 vox us AM Li vox VOX delay 1 0 VOX delay 30 default Battery cautions Misuse of Lithium ion batteries may result in the follow ing hazards smoke fire or battery rupture Misuse can also cause other battery damage or degra dation of battery performance A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom transceiver Only Icom battery pack is tested and approved for use with Icom transceiver Using third party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke fire or cause the battery to burst 9 Battery caution A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat tery Do not use the battery if it
19. 7 325 157 325 156 150 156 150 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 66A 156 325 156 325 79A 156 975 156 975 87 157 375 161 975 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 375 156 375 80A 157 025 157 025 87A 157 375 157 375 156 250 156 250 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 425 156 425 81A 157 075 157 075 88 157 425 162 025 156 300 156 300 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 475 156 475 82A 157 125 157 125 88A 157 425 157 425 156 350 156 350 18A 156 900 156 900 157 400 162 000 156 525 83A Rx only 157 175 157 175 P4 161 425 161 425 156 400 156 400 156 950 156 950 37 157 850 157 850 156 575 156 575 84 157 225 161 825 156 450 156 450 20 157 000 161 600 61A 156 075 156 075 156 625 156 625 84A 157 225 157 225 156 500 156 500 20A 157 000 157 000 156 675 156 675 85 157 275 161 875 156 550 156 550 21A 157 050 157 050 63A 156 175 156 175 156 725 156 725 85A 157 275 marina channels M1 37A Tx Rx 157 850 MHz M2 P4 Tx Rx 161 425 MHz for U K versions only The programmed channels are differ according to versions 157 275 sm 13 SPECIFICATIONS 32 9 GENERAL Frequency coverage ETX 156 000 161 450 MHz RX 156
20. AM IV IV INE INI i DIAL KEY DIAL o gt TAN IM VM INL IA Selects the regular channels when pushed p 8 e Selects the U S A International or ATIS channel group when pushed and held for 1 sec p 8 The function display shows which channel group is active q CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number Available with the UK versions only In the SET mode indicates the selected condition Available with the German and Dutch versions only DUP appears when a duplex channel is selected Push to return to the condition before selecting the chan w TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 15 nel when the priority channel or the call channel is se Appears when TAG channel is selected iid e BATTERY INDICATOR SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR SP MIC Indicates remaining battery power Connects the optional external speaker microphone or ENS headset Indication 7 NOTE Attach the SP MIC cap when the optional ZZ speaker microphone or headset is not used Battery level 10 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna blinks when the battery is overcharged or over voltage 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION r MONITOR INDICATOR p 10 Appears when the monitor function is activated t DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 16 DUAL blinks during dualwatch TRI blinks during tri watch y VOX INDICATOR p 12 Appears when the VOX function is used u SCRA
21. BLE ANTENNA Same as that supplied with the transceiver Available or applicable options may differ according to countries Ask your authorized dealer for details Count on us GER O FRA AUT O NED GBR LI BEL IRL LUX NOR ESP POR ITA GRE Intended Country of Use SWE DEN FIN SUI A 6480D 1EU Printed in Japan 2006 Icom Inc Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
22. H H INT T iL A signal receive on 1 Channel 16 always takes priority Tri watch starts Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 17 transceiver functions beep tone function scan type scan resume timer auto scan function dual tri watch function monitor key action backlighting function LCD contrast selection auto power save function self check function battery voltage indication squelch sensitivity channel name scroll type scroll speed scrambler code VOX gain and VOX delay 7 SET MODE SET mode operation q Turn power OFF w While pushing and holding turn power ON to enter the SET mode BEEP Beep tone function setting appears e Push or push and AT V to select the de sired item Push AY V to select the desired condition of the item exit the SET mode push 16 C 6 SET MODE ITEMS Beep t ie Scan typet resume timert Auto scan start functiont Dual Tri watcht 1 IT CI EIN I MI TTM JEEP PRID SCAN SCAN TIMER gt AUTO SCAN m 1 rim Monitor MENT VOX DELAY vox delay action ag Display 010717 1 1 TI LIT _ t gt Push It or while pushing and holding lk push A backlight AIL KL in WON BHIN VOX gain lt While pushing and holding push V Starting item
23. L DESCRIPTION E Front top and side panels e Function display p 5 ay CE EL ces e Speaker q 0 VOLUME CONTROL VOL Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive MONITOR KEY 1 Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held p 10 Push this switch then adjust the squelch level with A V p 11 While pushing and holding this switch turn power ON to enter the SET mode p 17 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS AT V Selects an operating channel pgs 7 9 Selects the SET mode condition of the item p 17 e Selects the SET mode item when pushed with p 17 Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction dur ing scan p 15 CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 C Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 7 Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec p 7 Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed and held for 3 sec p 10 PANELDESCRIPTION 3 E Function display y TRANSMIT POWER LOCK KEY H LeLOCK Selects high middle or low power when pushed p 9 9 c Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec p 10 SCAN KEY SCAN DUAL e Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed pgs 14 15 Enters watch mode when pushed and held for 1 sec p 16 i Ud c
24. MBLER INDICATOR pgs 11 22 Appears when the voice scrambler is activated The voice scrambler function is available with some versions only i CHANNEL NAMING Indicates or scrolls operating channel name or comment p 13 n the SET mode indicates or scrolls the selected item pgs 17 22 o LOCK INDICATOR p 10 Appears when the lock function is activated 10 ATIS INDICATOR p 8 Appears when the channel group which ATIS function is activated is selected Available with the German and Dutch versions only 1 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 7 Appears when the call channel is selected 12 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 8 USA appears when U S A INT appears when Inter national channel group is selected Available with the UK versions only 13 TRANSMIT POWER INDICATORS p 9 LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected No indication appears when high power is selected 14 TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 9 Appears during transmit 15 BUSY INDICATOR pgs 9 10 Appears when a signal is received or squelch is open B Channel selection 2 IMPORTANT Prior to using the transceiver for the first time fully charge the battery pack This will help maximize 2 the capability and life of the battery To avoid damage to 2 the transceiver turn the radio OFF while charging Channel 16 Channel 16 Distress channel is used for establishing initial contact with
25. NSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M71 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock ZNWARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No risk NOTE il q of personal injury fire or electric shock FEATURES t Submersible construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M71 s submersible construction meets IPX8 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529 2001 while using BP 245 In addition the new speaker grill structure with a water self draining function is helpful for draining water or sea water easily t Dualwatch and tri watch functions Convenient functions that allow you to monitor the dis tress channel Ch 16 while receiving one other channel of your choice dualwatch or while receiving one other chan nel of your choice and the call channel tri watch See p 16 for details t Large easy to read LCD With the generous dimensions of 22 5 H x 31 5 W mm the IC M71 s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance Backlighting and con trast can be adjusted to suit your preferences t Simple operation The volume knob is on top of the radio while the channel buttons are on the fron
26. SLOCK A low beep tone sounds for 9 sec to drain water regardless of VOL control setting The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the AquaQuake function is activated And this function won t be activated when an optional speaker microphone or headset is connected Channel naming The IC M71 has a capability to assign up to 10 character channel names or comments for each operating channel in cluding each weather channel This provides easy recogni tion of channel usage or station names etc When shipped from the factory the IC M71 is programmed with default names for each VHF marine channel These de faults can be changed if desired You may replace the factory set opening comment with a comment of your own The opening comment appears each time the IC M71 is powered ON The comment may be up to 16 characters long Available characters 9 0 0 Ol OO O g 18 BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel name comment programming 9 Opening comment programming q Push AT V to select a channel to While pushing holding program 1 1 SCAN DUAL turn power ON D l e Push and hold DIAL for 1 sec to select nt is displayed and the 1st character channel group if necessary gm iu of the currently programmed comment MN 1 LEM bli
27. Selected Channel Group While pushing and holding both A and VW turn power ON to clear all TAG channels setting in the channel group SCAN OPERATION 5 Starting a scan Set the priority scan function scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance using the SET mode pgs 18 19 q Make sure the desired channel group e g INT USA ATIS is selected Move between channel groups by repeatedly pushing DIAL for 1 sec at a time w Push SCANeDUAL to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display 16 appears on the comment indicator during priority scan When a signal is received scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to scan resume timer setting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan e Push AT V to check the scanning TAG channels change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually e To stop the scan push SCAN DUAL SCAN disappears Pushing PTT 16 or DIAL also stops the scan Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts Push Wh ivi Push a KK m am FA 4 en receiving a LU BB signal SCAN indi EU INT i i INT 00 M INT fi 1 cation blinks and N SIME M audio is emitted rra EILIT T EIAI to stop the scan ELETI EM iLi 7 gt m SCAN indication blink
28. annel number appear wr gi e Push and hold 16 again for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short NM pes PES beeps to enter call channel program li m ming condition R ig channel number to be programmed cuu ZB blinks L Push AT V to select the desired channel pa mis i RE l INT i t Push 16 C to program the displayed channel as the call channel The call channel number stops blinking B Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT H L LOCK to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON or OFF LOCK Us rn DUP Push INT Li for 1 sec o LIN i L Appears while the lock function is in use B Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level See p 19 for details of the monitor switch action Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the monitor func tion 41 and appear and audio is emitted D cx 4 Appears while the ry DUP B 2 Push monitor function is in use for 1 sec Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC M71 s squelch level use the AT V keys as desired below In order to receive
29. another station and for emergency communica tions Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 16 C to select Channel 16 w Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16 or push AT V to select the operating channel c Push INT 11 BASIC OPERATION 4 Call channel Call channel is the leisure use call channel Each regular channel group has separate call channels In addition the call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be re programmed p 10 and may be used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall Push and hold 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel CALL and the call channel number appear Call channel can be re programmed See the Call channel programming on p 10 for details w Push DIAL to return to the condition before selecting Call channel or push AT V to select the operating channel n I riot LI for 1 sec Channel 16 is programmed as a default setting depending on version 4 BASIC OPERATION U S A International and ATIS channels The IC M71 has U S A International and ATIS channels You must select the proper channels for the operating area Available with the UK versions only Available with the German and Dutch v
30. atically activated when any key except for PTT is pushed The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity A E Do lt Push Do gt v NL Backlight ON Backlight OFF default IU ONT UI NTRE LCD contrast selection The contrast of the LCD can be selected from Hi d Mcd nd Lo T i Push L 11 High contrast default Low contrast 20 7 SETMODE Auto power save function DOWER SHE The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals ON The power save function is turned ON The power save func tion will activate when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 5 sec OFF The power save function is turned OFF on c Power save ON Power save OFF default Self check function SELF The self check function informs you in case a problem is found with the radio Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON Afterwards the radio switches to normal operation mode Temperature Outside of 35 C to 73 C approx Connected battery voltage Water intrusion r 4 D n Push check OFF Self check ON default When any of the bellow error messages appear see the trou bleshooting section of this document for advice p
31. d Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF CONTENTS IN CASE OF EMERGEND QY d ctn ii e t ii HECOMMBENDAT QN ornant aru ine retina aana ii FOREWORD lii IMPORTANT ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ii FEATURES iai ii PRECAUTION aw TABLE OF CONTENTS v 1 OPERATING RULES eere 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 Supplied accessories iere 2 B Attachments tnr n ree 2 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ecce nc tcn eerie ntes 4 6 i Front top and side panels 5 5 incre tee 4 EI Function display onn 5 4 BASIC OPERATION 7 13 B Channel Selection emt 7 W Receiving and 9 W Call channel programming 10 EE 10 I ao ceo ar tr er o eee ERE 10 Adjusting the squelch level 11 W Backlighting function Voice scrambler operation eere 11 VOX FUNCION 12 W AquaQuake water draining function Channel namihg cr tee 12 5 SCAN OPERATION except Dutch versions 14 15 Scan typ S e 14 E Setting TAG channels 15
32. eously depend ing on the settings on the SET mode p 18 5 SCAN OPERATION except Dutch versions Set the TAG channels scanned channel before scanning Clear those TAG channels which are not needed or inconve niently stop scanning such as digital communications ZZ Choose priority or normal scan on the SET mode p 18 PRIORITY SCAN 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 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 E Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels Untagged will be skipped during scanning TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group USA INT ATIS indepen dently q Select the desired channel to set as a TAG channel w Push and hold both and V for 1 sec to set the dis played channel as a TAG channel TAG appears in the function display cancel the TAG channel setting push and hold both A and V for 1 sec TAG disappears V Clearing All Tagged Channels in the
33. ersions only q Push DIAL to select the regular channel w Push AT V to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels e To change the channel group push and hold DIAL for 1 sec Repeat until you reach the desired channel group E rani Li DUP Li HIT Push for 1 sec TELE Push for 1 sec DIAL t DIAL 346 na L IR ATIS INI WIL U S A channel ATIS channelt Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver q Rotate VOL clockwise to turn power ON Opening comment scrolls across the function display p 13 e Push 16 to skip the opening comment indication w Set the volume and squelch level Push and push V to open the squelch Rotate VOL to set the volume level Push and push AT V to set the squelch level e Push AT V to select the desired channel When receiving a signal indicator appears while audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of VOL may be necessary at this point Push H LeLOCK to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected MID appears when middle power is selected no indication when high power is selected Choose low or mid power to conserve battery power choose high power for longer distance communications
34. l the battery indicator shows half capacity then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20 C to 25 C Charging caution DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such envi ronments the safety protection circuit in the battery will acti vate causing the battery to stop charging WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the bat tery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture WARNING NEVER insert the battery and transceiver bat tery attached to the transceiver into the charger if it is wet or soiled This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger The charger is not waterproof CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery outside of the spec ified temperature range 0 C to 45 C Icom recommends charging the battery at 20 C The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range Additionally battery performance or battery life may be re duced BATTERY CHARGING 8 E Supplied battery charger BC 166 installation Charging To a desktop To a wall q Co
35. mally if the con nector has become wet 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does not The battery is depleted Recharge the battery pack pgs turn ON 25 27 Bad connection to the battery pack Check the connection to the transceiver p 3 No sound from the level is too tight Set squelch to the threshold point p 11 speaker Volume level is too low Rotate VOL to set a suitable level p 9 Speaker has been exposed to water e Push and hold both 16 C and H LeLOCK to p 12 drain water from the speaker Water has entered to SP MIC connector Dry SP MIC connector c Transmitting is impossible e Some channels are for low power or receive Change channels pgs 8 9 or high power can not be only 31 selected The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack pgs 25 27 The battery is overcharged Verify the battery voltage is correct The output power is set to low e Push H L LOCK to select high power p 9 The displayed channel Lock function is activated e Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to cancel the function p 10 cannot be changed Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 15 No beeps Beep tones are turned OFF Set the beep tones to ON Fix Beep User Beep in p 18 the SET mode Self check error e The temperature is
36. nks AN w Push 7 to select a character m SIME and holding 1 1 e Push SCAN DUAL to clears the previ D 1 ES INT ously programmed opening comment f e The 1st character of the currently pro E all digits QT grammed name or comment blinks tH EH SEY 212 N e Push A V to select a character e Push H LeLOCK to move to the w P right then push AT V to select J 1 PT if Th Rn m Pushing 16 moves to left 3 gt 1 3 IT EN Push H L LOCK to move to the r Continue until the desired characters e right then push AJ to select 1 have been selected then push 1 character INT aul 4 DIAL to return to normal operation LIL m Pushing 16 moves to left TIT 78 erm N t Continue until the desired characters Z The programmed opening comment is briefly displayed or have been selected then push n 2 scrolled when the transceiver is powered ON DIAL to return to normal operation e 1 However the opening comment indication can be skipped LLLI 7 by pushing 16 14 Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range The transceiver has a priority scan set ting and normal scan setting In addition the Auto scan function is also available for scan ning This function can be activated simultan
37. nnect the AC adapter as shown below Supplied screws w Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights orange e Charge the battery pack approx 11 hours depending on the remaining power condition The charge indicator lights green when charging is complete Z NOTE The battery charger BC 166 has charging timer 2 The timer stops the charging process after 14 hours ap 7 BY A L Turn the transceiv er power OFF dur ing charging Transceiver Eyelet Use a rubber band to secure the transceiv er if desired Charger indicator 26 8 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers AD 114 installation q Connect both the 3 pin and 10 pin connectors of the charger to the AD 114 desktop charger adapter s plug w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow then use the supplied 2 screws to secure the charger adapter to the charger Desktop charger adapter Supplied Screws Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 114 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following options are additionally required AD 114 charger adapter An AC adapter BC 145 or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L Transceiver Turn power OFF AD 114 charger adapter is instal led in BC 119N AC adapter Not supplied with some versions
38. outside of 35 C to 73 C Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a Temperature approx while Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal Self check error e The connected battery pack s voltage is more Verify the battery voltage is correct Battery voltage than 11 V Transmitting continuously Ambient noise is too loud e Push 1 H LeLOCK to deactivate the p 12 while not speaking when VOX function using VOX function Set the VOX gain to lower sensitive value 22 CHARGE comment The connected battery is depleted Recharge the battery pack pgs blinks 25 27 30 International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 1 2 Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Frequency MHz Transmit 156 050 Receive 160 650 Receive 156 550 21 Transmit 156 550 Transmit 157 050 CH Receive 161 650 62 Receive 160 725 72 Transmit 156 125 Transmit 156 625 Receive 156 625 82 Receive 161 725 Transmit 157 125 156 100 160 700 156 600 156 600 22 157 100 161 700 63 156 175 160 775 73 156 675 156 675 83 157 175 161 775 156 150 160 750 156 650 156 650 23 157 150 161 750 64 156 225 160 825 74 156 725 156 725 84 157 225 161 825 156 200 160 800 156 700 156 700 24
39. p To attach the speaker mic to your shirt or collar etc PTT switch Transmits during push Receives during release A Microphone 22 Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM 125 NEVER immerse the connector in water If the connector be comes wet be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the trans ceiver Z NOTE The microphone is located at the top of the speaker microphone as shown in the diagram above Y maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice 2 hold the microphone approx 2 5 cm from your mouth and 2 speak a normal voice level RX AQAA B Attachment Insert the speaker mic connector onto the SP MIC connec tor and carefully screw it tight as shown in the diagram below Be careful not to cross thread the connection Set the triangle mark CAUTION Attach the speaker to the front side microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping or water intrusion in the connector Detaching Pull up the cap in the direction of the arrow to detach it Attaching Attach the cap in the direction of the arrow completely 2 IMPORTANT the transceiver s SP MIC connector attached when the speaker microphone is not in use Z4 Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached however the terminals pins will become rusty or the transceiver will function abnor
40. s 15 16 6 DUALWATCH TRI WAT CH except Dutch versions E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION P Call channel 1 M Li Zl nn lt gt NTC NTC Dualwatch Tri watch f 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 Operation q Select the desired operating channel w Push SCAN DUAL for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch depending on the SET mode setting p 19 DUAL blinks during dualwatch TRI blinks during tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel e cancel dualwatch tri watch push SCAN DUAL again Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 07 DUAL Push for 1 sec rm M raris re 1 AGN ZWZ LN TI INT Li INT H b LI Signal is received on the call channel aap ri Ls zW rm TL ZWZ INT
41. t panel This allows for convenient one handed operation PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Z WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2 5 cm from exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The trans ceiver 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 245 Such a connection will ruin the transceiver AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 15 C or above 55 KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 0 9 meters away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass 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 BE CAREFUL The IC M71 employs submersible con struction 1 5 m depth for 30 min However once the trans ceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc Icom Icom Inc and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porate
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