INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. 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 holder or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack p 23 not turn ON Bad connection to the battery pack e Check the connection to the transceiver p 3 No sound from speaker e Squelch level is too deep e Set squelch to the threshold point 10 e Volume level is too low e Push to set a suitable level p 10 e Speaker has been exposed to water e Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossi Some channels are for low power or re Change channels pgs 8 ble or high power can ceive only 9 30 not be selected The battery is exhausted e Recharge the battery pack p 23 The battery over charged e Verify the battery voltage is correct e The output power is set to low e Push H LeLOCK to select high power p 11 The displayed channel Lock function is activated e Push H L LOCk for 1 sec to cancel the p 13 cannot be changed function Scan does not start e TAG channels are not programmed e Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 15 No beeps e Beep tones are turned OFF e Set the beep tones2. ees eene ene ee sae Res RR ee ERA REG Ee AE 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 3 W Supplied accessories 0 0 ee ee ee Re ee Re ee 2 N Attachments sd Ed Mee ek Se EE ER EE Ee 2 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ees ees esse ee ee ee ee ee Ge 4 7 E Front top and side panels 4 E Function display ees ee Re RA ee Re 6 4 BASIC OPERATION ee ese eene ee ee RE RE EE EE 8 13 M Channel selection ee ek ee Re ee 8 E Adjusting the volume level n se 10 E Adjusting the squelch level eeen 10 E Receiving and transmitting iese ee ee ee 11 E Call channel programming iese see ke ke 12 E Lock function sisin ER OE ai ites 13 E Automatic backlighting ee ee ee ee ee ee 13 E Monitor function iese ee ee ee Ee ee ee ee RR EE ee 13 5 SCAN OPERATION eene eene ee ee RE EE EE Ge EE 14 15 N Scan types i e EE EE EE ee ge ee EE Dee ee es 14 E Setting tag Channels iese ee ee Re Re 15 E Starting a SCAN ese ee ee ee Re ee Re ee Re 15 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH e sees ese ee see ee ee Ee ee Ee 16 TB RE N ER EE tases 16 BM Operation is RE es Ge eed bee oe bee REF ee 16 7 SET MODE reen 17 22 E SET mode programming esse sesse eke ee Re 17 E SET mode items ees see ek ee ee Re ee Re 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING e ee ees ese ese ee see ee ee Ge EE 23 26 E Battery charging iese ee ee ee Re Re ee ee 23 ME Battery caution ees ee Ge EE Be Re ee ee ee ee 23 E Optional battery ca
3. Blinks during volume level adjustment E Adjusting the squelch level The IC M32 has a squelch level adjustment even though there is no control knob for it In order to receive signals properly as well as for the scan to function effectively the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level Push SQL MONI then adjust the squelch level with SQL indicator starts blinking 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 nor mal condition Haas ait AE om J F VD 4 4 lndicates the squelch level Blinks during squelch level adjustment Push SQL MONI again to return to normal condition v CONVENIENT The squelch level adjustment key can be selected from A V and with following operation e While pushing both SQLeMONI and A turn the power ON to set A W to the squelch level adjustment key e While pushing both SQL MONI and turn the power ON to set to the squelch level adjustment key E Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver Push and hold PWR to turn power ON Set the volume and squelch levels Push SQLeMONI and push to open the squelch Push SQLeMONI to stop SQL indicator blinking then push t
4. BE CAREFUL The IC M32 employs waterproof con struction 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 guar anteed 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 Icom Icom Inc and the com logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION nsee i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ee ee ee ee see ee ee ee ee gee ee ii RECOMMENDATION ceceeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeeseeeseeeteaees ii FOREWORD 2 2 0 terete en N OE EE ER aS iii IMPORTANT Es ee SE De Ee ane oe Ge Aer iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS 000 ees sesse see ee ee ee ee eke ee ee ge iii de MRB KEER RE EE sect E iii PRECAUTION aa Ee tel ERGE Re RR eg toed bader age iv TABLE OF CONTENTS esse esse ee se ee ee se ee ee ee ee v 1 OPERATING RULES
5. 10 e After pushing SQL MONI push to adjust the squelch level p 10 SQUELCH KEY SQL MONI e Push this key then adjust the squelch level with p 10 e Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held p 13 e While pushing this key turn power ON to enter the set mode p 17 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS A V TAG e Selects an operating channel pgs 8 9 e Selects the SET mode condition of the item p 17 e Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur ing scan p 15 e Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag Scanned channel when pushed both keys for 1 sec p 15 e While turning power ON clears all tag channels in the se lected channel group when both keys are pushed p 15 CHANNEL WEATHER CHANNEL KEY CH WXeU I C e Toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed p 9 e Selects one of 3 or 2 regular channel groups in se quence when pushed for 1 sec p 9 U S A International and Canadian channels are available Canadian channels are available for the USA version only e Push to return to the channel selection before selecting the channel 16 or the call channel with 1629 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 CHANNEL 16 KEY 169 e Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 8 e Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec p 8 Channel 9 is factory default e Enters call channel programming condition when the call channel is se
6. even if this function is turned OFF ME Lio User beep wu Om ime i D ir Beep tone OFF at m ET Beep tone ON default y Sx x Weather alert function AL An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be fore any important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the transceiver detects the alert the alert indicator ALT blinks and sounds a 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 e ALT appears when the function is set ON h h i Lf or Weather alert function Weather alert function OFF default ON Push d m p Priority scan function Pr The transceiver has 2 scan types normal OFF and priority ON scans Normal scan searches all tag channels in the se lected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16 ay scan pd ole gr Normal scan default d Bl SCAN gt SO El LI Priority scan Scan resume timer St 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
7. receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal has been received Ca Push Ww Scan resume timer ON Scan resume timer OFF default Auto scan function AS The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 sec EP SCAN SCAN gr Auto scan OFF default hd DE or w v 7 y Gy Auto scan ON SETMODE 7 Dual Tri watch function dt This item selects dual or tri watch as desired See p 16 for details DUAL ry at Dualwatch function default i Tri watch function Leb Monitor switch action Sq The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem porarily This switch action contains PUSH Pu or HOLD Ho settings as shown below e Pu PUSH After pushing the SQLeMONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while continuously pushing and holding SQL MONI default e Ho HOLD After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even SOL MONI is released To close the squelch push any key i oom Dad orm dT Push setting default aa no Hold setting 7 SET MODE Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighti
8. recipi ents 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 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 Occupational Controlled Use The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure 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 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1 MAYDAY MAYD
9. to ON Fix Beep User p 18 Beep in SET mode Self check error Temperature e The temperature is outside of 25 C to 65 C 13 F to 149 F approx e 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 The connected battery pack s voltage is more than 11 V e Verify the battery voltage is correct Self check error Water intrusion e Water has entered the transceiver Have the transceiver checked at your local distributor or dealer to see whether the trans ceiver works properly or not EN 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 01 156 050 160 650 19A 19A 156 950 156 950 66 156 325 160 925 85 as 85 157 275 161 875 01A 156 050 156 050 20 20 20 157 000 161 600 66A 66A 66a 156 325 156 325 85A 157 275 157 275 02 02 156 100 160 700 20A 157 000 157 000 67 67 67 156 375 156 375 86 86
10. 56 600 61A 61A 156 075 156 075 80A 80A 157 025 157 025 2 RX only 162 400 13 13 13 156 650 156 650 62 156 125 160 725 81 157 075 161 675 3 RX only 162 475 14 14 14 62A 156 125 156 125 81A 81A 157 075 157 075 4 RX only 162 425 15 15 15 156 750 63 156 175 160 775 82 157 125 161 725 5 RX only 162 450 16 16 16 156 800 63A 156 175 156 175 82A 82A 157 125 157 125 6 RX only 162 500 17 17 17 156 850 64 64 156 225 160 825 83 83 157 175 161 775 7 RX only 162 525 18 64A 64A 156 225 156 225 83A 83A 157 175 157 175 8 RX only 161 650 18A 18A 156 900 156 900 65 156 275 160 875 84 84 84 157 225 161 825 9 RX only 161 775 19 156 950 161 550 65A 65A 65A 156 275 156 275 84A 157 225 157 225 10 RX only 163 275 Low power only NOTE Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general occupational in USA waters GENERAL e Frequency coverage e Mode e Channel spacing e Power supply requirement e Current drain at 7 5 V DC e Frequency stability e Useable temperature range e Dimensions Projections not included e Weight with BP 224 TRANSMITTER e Output power at 7 5 V DC e Modulation system e Max frequency deviation e Adjacent channel power e Spurious emissions Transmit 156 025 157 425 MHz Receive 156 050 163 275 MHz FM 16KOG3E 25 kHz B
11. 86 157 325 161 925 03 03 156 150 160 750 21 21 157 050 161 650 68 68 68 156 425 156 425 86A 157 325 157 325 03A 156 150 156 150 21A 21A 157 050 157 050 69 69 69 156 475 156 475 87 87 87 157 375 161 975 04 156 200 160 800 22 157 100 161 700 70 70 70 Rx only 156 525 87A 157 375 157 375 04A 156 200 156 200 22A 22A 157 100 157 100 71 71 71 156 575 156 575 88 88 88 157 425 162 025 05 156 250 160 850 23 23 157 150 161 750 72 72 72 156 625 156 625 88A 157 425 157 425 05A 05A 156 250 156 250 23A 157 150 157 150 73 73 73 156 675 156 675 21b Rx only 161 650 06 06 06 156 300 156 800 24 24 24 157 200 161 800 74 74 74 156 725 156 725 25b Rx only 161 850 07 156 350 160 950 25 25 25 157 250 161 850 77 77 77 156 875 156 875 28b Rx only 162 000 07A 07A 156 350 156 350 26 26 26 157 300 161 900 78 156 925 161 525 83b Rx only 161 775 08 os os 156 400 156 400 27 27 27 157 350 161 950 78A 78A 156 925 156 925 oe o9 o9 156 450 156 450 28 28 28 157 400 162 000 79 156 975 161 575 x anne _prequency MHz 10 10 10 156 500 156 500 60 60 156 025 160 625 79A 79A 156 975 156 975 Transmit Receive 11 11 11 156 550 156 550 61 156 075 160 675 80 157 025 161 625 1 RX only 162 550 12 12 12 156 600 1
12. A E or BM 95V 1 e Top panel Top sheet double sided tape 1 set 1 Depending on version 2 Use the top panel with top sheet as a spare Ask your dealer for details Not supplied with some versions E Attachments Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector GY CAUTION NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver e Transmitting without an an tenna may damage the trans ceiver SS 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right Facilitates carrying Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below To attach the belt clip SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 Battery pack To remove the battery pack Turn the screw counterclockwise then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below To attach the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the IC M32 completely then turn the screw clockwise VW Z NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans g ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get G ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the Z transceiver being damaged QV Screw position when removing battery Screw position when gis tke battery NOTE When removing or attaching the battery pack use a
13. AY MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel Your call sign or other indication of the ves sel LOCATED AT Your position The nature of the distress and assistance re quired Any other information which might facilitate the rescue FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M32 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M32 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock WARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No risk NOTE ig i of personal injury fire or electric shock t Waterproof construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ ment the IC M32 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP 223 option or BP 224 t Dualwatch and tri watch functions Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis tress channel Ch 16 while receiving a channel of your choice dual watch or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving
14. LEVEL INDICATOR LOW POWER INDICATOR p 11 Shows the squelch level e LOW appears when low power is selected 13 VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR e LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode be Shows the volume level cause of a high temperature error or low voltage VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR Blinks while adjusting the volume level SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR Blinks while adjusting the squelch level CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT e Indicates the selected operating channel number e In SET mode indicates the selected condition CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 9 U appears when U S A 1 appears when Interna tional C appears when Canadian channel group is se lected WEATHER CHANNEL WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS p 9 e WX appears when the weather channel group is se lected e ALT appears while the weather alert function is acti vated blinks when the alert tone is received 7 co 4 N Channel selection BASIC OPERATION ZG IMPORTANT Prior to using the transceiver for the first g time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum 7 WS G life and operation To avoid damage to the transceiver turn A the power OFF while charging NY Channel 16 Channel 16 Distress channel is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica tions Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du alwatch and tri watc
15. O o ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER IC M32 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interfer ence WATERPROOF HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Icom Inc ie SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the haz ards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio is NOT intended for use by the General Population in an un controlled environment This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2 5 cm 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 ex posure to humans FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro magnetic Fields e American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec tromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz e American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Pot
16. P 223 BP 224 only TX High 5 W 1 5 A typical Max audio Power save 200 mA typical 20 mA typical 10 ppm 20 C to 60 C 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 61 W x 135 H x 41 D mm 219 32 W x 5546 H x 154 D inch Approx 360 g 12 7 oz 5 W Hi and 1 W Low Variable reactance frequency modulation 5 kHz 70 dB Less than 68 dBc SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 RECEIVER e Receive system e Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD e Squelch sensitivity Intermodulation rejection ratio e Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB typical 0 35 W typical at 10 distortion Adjacent channel selectivity Audio output power Double conversion superheterodyne 0 25 HV typical Less than 0 35 uV at threshold 70 dB typical 70 GB typical with an 8 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation mmm 13 OPTIONS BATTERY CASE AND PACK e BP 223 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 6 x AA R6 alkaline cells e BP 224 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 750 mAh Ni Cd battery pack CHARGERS e BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 103 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 1 5 to 2 hours e BC 121N MULTI CHARGER AD 103 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 124 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 103 s are re
17. a channel of your choice tri watch t Large easy to read LCD With dimensions of 16 H x 32 W mm 56 H x 114 W inch the IC M32 s function display is easy to read and shows op erating conditions at a glance Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences t Simple operation 9 large buttons on the front panel provide user friendly op eration The independent volume and channel buttons are located on the front panel for convenient one hand opera tion PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an 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 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 below 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 140 F KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 0 9 meters 3 0 ft away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass BE CAREFUL The transceiver s right side panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods
18. coin or flat blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot tom screw WWW CAUTION When attaching or removing a battery pack make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack cor rectly If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be dam aged when attaching the battery pack If the seal is damaged waterproofing is not guaranteed MM QA ALN Y When attaching a battery pack make sure dust or else does i G not adhere to the rubber seal If dust or else is on the seal G when attaching a battery pack the water resistant may be i Va reduced Make sure both the rubber seal purple is set to the groove correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it Correct position tt Rubber seal ics Sores Battery pack oe position Er Battery pack HEE 3 IK PANEL DESCRIPTION m Front top and side panels Function display p 6 POWER SWITCH PWR Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 2 Connects the supplied antenna SCAN DUAL KEY SCNeDUAL e Starts and stops normal or priority scan p 15 e Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec p 16 e Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation p 16 TRANSMIT POWER LOCK KEY H LeLOCK e Selects high or low power when pushed p 11 e Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 13 VOLUME UP DOWN KEYS VOL e Adjusts the volume level p
19. dapter e An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending on version or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L AD 103 charger adapter is installed AC adapter Not supplied with some versions 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 103 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following are additionally re quired e Six AD 103 charger adapters An AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable OPC 656 IC M32 AD 103 charger Ee adapters are installed in each slot separately DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A SWIVEL BELT CLIP 9 id M B 87 contents Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the trans ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the Qty groove DiE o ED oo ak no Yee cnet ES EE Bsa ea is 1 Base CD io en E Sides tela AG we 1 m 5 U a E To attach Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as illus Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the trated below transceiver as illustrated below 9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP E To detach Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip
20. entially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave e The following accessories are authorized for use with this product Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure Belt Clip MB 68 74 74N 87 Rechargeable Ni Cd Battery Pack BP 224 and Alkaline Battery Case BP 223 WARNING To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines CAUTION 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 man ufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC RF expo sure 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 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 32 when attaching the radio to your belt etc to ensure FCC RF ex posure compliance requirements are not exceeded To provide the
21. for 1 sec e U S A International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence aap py la Lf U C Vol iag U C CH WX pe ise channels CH WX Lt bo l i ol We 2 Im ji VOL m cHzwx VOL m International channels id Push for 1 sec or ESE channels BASIC OPERATION 4 Weather channels There are 10 weather channels They are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration broadcasts reception of weather channels possible in USA only OD Push CH WXeU I C to select the weather channel group Push A W to select a weather channel 3 Push CH WXeU I C to return to the condition before se lecting the weather channel group U C WX Push CH WX df VOL mr ads v CONVENIENT The IC M32 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while in another channel when the power save function is turned ON or during scanning See the SET mode items on p 18 for details 9 4 BASIC OPERATION E Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with Push to adjust the volume level e VOL indicator starts blinking e There are 32 volume levels to choose e When no key is pushed for 5 sec the transceiver returns to nor mal condition um 0 nf I 1 i Indicates the SO zum volume level VOL
22. h While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 169 to select Channel 16 Push CH WXeU I C to return to the condition before se lecting Channel 16 or push A W to select the operating channel VOL m a gt Channel 9 Call channel Channel 9 is the leisure use call channel Each regular chan nel group has separate call channels In addition the call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be re programmed p 12 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall Push 169 for 1 sec to select the call channel in the se lected channel group e CALL and the call channel number appear Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro gramming a call channel See the Call channel programming on p 12 for details Push CH WXeU I C to return to the condition before se lecting Channel 9 call channel or push A W to select the operating channel Wun 9 Push for 1 sec U S A International and Canadian channels There are 57 U S A 57 International and 61 Canadian chan nels These channel groups may be specified for the operat ing area Push CH WXeU I C to select a regular channel elf a weather channel appears push CH WXeU I C again Push A V to select a channel e DUP appears for duplex channels To change the channel group push CH WXeU I C
23. l disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears 14 NORMAL SCAN 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 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 Non tag channels will be skipped during scanning Tag chan nels can be assigned to each channel group USA INT CAN independently Select the desired channel group USA INT CAN by pushing CH WXeU I C for 1 sec if desired Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel Push both A and W for 1 sec to set the displayed chan nel as a tag channel e TAS appears in the function display To cancel the tag channel setting push both A and W for 1 sec tac disappears V Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group While pushing and holding both A and W turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group SCAN OPERATION 5 E Starting a scan Set the weather alert function priority scan function scan re sume timer and auto scan function in advance using SET mode pgs 18 19 Select the de
24. lected and this key is pushed for 3 sec p 12 e Exits set mode when pushed during set mode operation p 17 PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive gt Oo 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display ARE TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 11 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens p 11 EB blinks while monitoring p 13 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 15 Appears when a tag channel is selected CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 8 Appears when the call channel is selected LOCK INDICATOR p 13 Appears while the lock function is activated BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power Indication a gt gt C gt Charging required Battery level Middle No battery ads blinks when the battery over charged blinks when the battery is exhaustion SCAN INDICATOR p 15 Blinks while scanning DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 16 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected SUB CHANNEL READOUT e Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan dualwatch or tri watch p 16 e Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode p 17 e Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting p 10 e Indicates the volume level while volume setting p 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 SQUELCH
25. ng turns the backlighting ON when any key except for PTT is pushed The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity Auto backlighting ON default Auto backlighting OFF LCD contrast selection LC The contrast of the LCD can be turned ON high contrast and OFF low contrast 9 nm An a LCD contrast ON default LCD contrast OFF Power save function PS The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing 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 Power save ON Power save OFF default Self check function SC The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it self and informs you in case a problem is found The follow ing items are checked after the power is turned ON then it switches to operation mode e Temperature Outside of 25 C to 65 C 13 F to 149 F approx e Connected battery voltage e Water intrusion r A qr i LI Self check OFF default Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed see troubleshooting for advice p 29 UR c LI be ce Es Fo Lim IEE Battery voltage error SETMODE 7 Bat
26. nnel 16 until the signal disappears e If a signal is received on the call channel during tri watch tri watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears e To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT DUALWATCH TRI WATCH E Operation Select the desired operating channel Push SCNeDUAL for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch depending on SET mode setting e DUAL blinks during dualwatch TRI blinks during tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 e Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel To cancel dualwatch tri watch push SCNeDUAL again Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 07 DUAL 2 Tri watch starts EO RT Push SCN D i ic for 1 sec oi fa VOL mm Signal is received on the call channel Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority wil Tri watch resumes after the signal disappears he SET MODE NN E SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 12 transceiver SET mode operation functions beep tone function weather alert function priority Turn power OFF scan function scan resume timer auto scan function dual tri While pushing SQL MONI turn power ON to enter SET watch function monitor switch action automatic backlighting mode LCD contrast selecti
27. ns in your area or contact your dealer BATTERY CHARGING 8 E Battery caution CAUTION NEVER insert battery pack transceiver with the battery pack attached with wet or soiled into the charger This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it NEVER incinerate used battery pack Internal battery gas may cause an explosion NEVER immerse battery pack in water If the battery pack becomes wet be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack Also cur rent 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 If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after being charged completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight Then fully charge the battery pack again If the batteries still do not retain a charge or very little new battery pack must be purchased ER 8 BATTERY CHARGING Charging connections Attach the BC 150 to a flat surface such as a desk or cabin etc if desired Connect the AC adapter BC 147A E or BM 95V as shown below Insert the battery pack with without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights green Charge the battery pack approx 8 hours depending on the remaining power c
28. o set the volume level Push SQLeMONI and push to set the squelch level Push A V to select the desired channel When receiving a signal ES appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of the volume may be necessary at this point Push H LeLOCK to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected no indication 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 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone 4 appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to con serve the battery power The power save function activates 7 automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec Y For U S A version To prevent accidental prolonged trans mission etc the IC M32 has a time out timer function This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min of continu ous transmission WE AQAA WWW Power ON Push to transmit Release to receive Set out
29. on auto power save function self check e bp appears function and battery voltage indicator Push SQL MONI or SQL MONI and A to select the de sired item if necessary Push A to select the desired condition of the item To exit SET mode push 169 SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle e Battery voltage e Beep tone e Weather alert e Priority scan e Scan resume timer Es GESE SES oe oe H ee Hi AAS yr e GE e gE lt pr E hd hul bud y Starti it 1 y e Self check Afd HEM MONI Auto scan r gt gt Push r som yr iat gt Push and yr did mn N se 4 e Automatic i y e Power save e LCD contrast backlighting e Monitor switch e Dual Tri watch ons one gt WAL aa tE AAI AA H eg de rf re if 7E if EN if er if huer 17 7 SET MODE E SET mode items Beep tone function bP You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch When ON is selected a fixed beep Pi sounds and when US is selected the preset beeps e g do re mi sound e Beep tone synchronises with the volume level e The beeps sound during call channel programming and a weather alert tone indication
30. on is convenient for nighttime operation The auto matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode p 20 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting ON The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of in activity BASIC OPERATION 4 E Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute See p 19 for details of the monitor switch action Push SQL MONI for 1 sec to activate the monitor func tion Giga blinks and audio is emitted Blinks while the monitor function is used she fra MONI Of Y 1 Push SQL 0 i R for 1 sec wo 5 E Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan SCAN OPERATION In addition the weather alert and auto scan function is avail able for standby convenience These functions can be acti vated simultaneously depending on the settings in SET mode pgs 18 19 Set the tag channels scanned channel before scanning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as digital communications 7 Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode p 18 PRIORITY SCAN 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 signa
31. ondition GY DO NOT charge BP 224 more than 12 hours Other wise BP 224 will be damaged BP 224 must be charged for 8 12 hours only ER Charge indicator Lights green when BP 224 with without 1C M32 is inserted Supplied screws AC adapter VY BC 147A E j or BM 95V E Optional battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver install 6 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries as illustrated below Remove the battery case from the transceiver Install 6 x AA R6 size alkaline batteries Be sure to observe the correct polarity AUTION e When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together e Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week MQ AA E Optional battery chargers AD 103 installation Install the AD 103 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC 119N 121N Desktop charger adapter Connector BATTERY CHARGING 8 Connect the plugs of the BC 119N 121N to the AD 103 desktop charger adapter with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws ee supplied with the charger adapter OND 8 BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 103 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following are additionally required AD 103 charger a
32. otelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory However even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations NOTE Even though the IC M32 is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can not be lawfully used by the general occupational in USA waters 1 1 N E Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied Qty e Flexible antenna 0002 0c eee eee eee 1 Handstrap ie MEE ay ek nee ed ang eee weed hee ge eee 1 e Belt clip MB 68 0 0 0 0 cece eee 1 e Ni Cd battery pack BP 224 0000 ae 1 e Battery charger BC 150 0 EE Ee eee 1 e Screws for the BC 150 M3 5 x 20 0000 2 e AC adapter BC 147
33. put Microphone power Set volume 2 Set the squelch level Set channel Set the squelch level 4 BASIC OPERATION E Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default however you can program your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall Push CH WXeU I C for 1 sec several times to select the desired channel group USA INT CAN to be programmed Push 169 for 1 sec to select the call channel e CALL and call channel number ap pear Push 16 9 again for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to enter call channel pro gramming condition e Call channel number to be pro grammed flashes Push A V to select the desired channel aap NE NE Push 169 to program the dis played channel as the call chan nel The call channel number stop flash ing CALL LLLE Ar Pay VOL mm E Lock function This function electronically locks all keys except for PTT SOLeMONI and H LeLOCK to prevent accidental channel changes and function access Push H LeLOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF Appears while the lock function is used TO Had LOCK ev Push o LE for 1 sec ork s E Automatic backlighting This functi
34. quired simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased sepa rately Charging time approx 1 5 to 2 hours e BC 150 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 147A E or BM 95V AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack The same as supplied with the transceiver Charging time approx 8 hours BELT CLIPS e MB 68 BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver e MB 74N BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator type belt clip e MB 87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type DC CABLES e CP 17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows to charge the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket For BC 119N e OPC 515L OPC 656 DC POWER CABLES Allows to charge the battery pack using 13 8 V power source in stead of the AC adapter OPC 515L For BC 119N OPC 656 For BC 121N Count on us A 6297D 1EX Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2003 2004 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
35. se ooo ee ee ee Re ee Re 24 E Optional battery Chargers ees ee ee ee Re 25 9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP e une esee ese ese ese Re RE Ge Ge EE 27 28 E MB 87 Contents iese ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee 27 MRT ME RR RE EE EE 27 Mee it EE RE EA eine 28 10 TROUBLESHOOTING ees eners ee ee Rae ER Ee EER EE 29 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST see esse ee see ee see ese ek ae 30 12 SPECIFICATIONS ousie see ener ssees Ke ee ERGE KEER KERE KEER EE 31 eo are EE EE N RE EE EE es 32 Priorities e 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 e You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law Privacy e Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way e 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 OPERATING RULES 2 OPERATOR S LICENSE A restricted Radi
36. sired channel group USA CAN INT by pushing CH WXeU I C for 1 sec if desired e When the weather alert function is in use select the desired weather channel with CH WXeU I C and A Push SCNeDUAL to start priority or normal scan e SCAN blinks in the function display e 16 appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan e 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 Push A W to check the scanning tag channels change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually To stop the scan push SCNeDUAL e SCAN disappears Pushing PTT 1629 or CH WXeU I C also stops the scan Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts ads Push Gag L N Jas aa amp oe Tr SCN o 7 hati N N VoL s gt UT D ffs Receiving a signal and audio is emitted CREATE N Anat Push iy EP SCAN DUAL j dj o D my SCN N La to stop the scan 15 6 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 IE ad Call channel pug fr DD FE DD XAF Dualwatch Tri watch e If a signal is received on Channel 16 dualwatch tri watch pauses on Cha
37. tery voltage indicator bt The voltage of the connected battery pack can be turned ON displayed for 2 sec or OFF non displayed after power is turned ON Push m gt m er MF Battery voltage indication OFF default on Battery voltage indication ON 7 SET MODE SET MODE LIST Function Indication Beep tone function bP OFF ON US bt OFF ON Default setting E Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Y CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn the Z power OFF while charging Recommended temperature range for charging 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F e Use the specified chargers BC 150 BC 119N and BC 121N NEVER use another manufacture s charger e Use the supplied AC adapter BC 147A E or BM 95V for the BC 150 NEVER use another manufacture s adapters ZY NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in 7 OAW Y stalling alkaline batteries Such a connection will damage the transceiver SS Recycling information U S A only The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At y the end of its life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Call 1 800 822 8837 for battery recycling optio
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