Instruction Manual
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... distance of total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). Use of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in an almost vertical position at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from your mouth, the microphone is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by pressing the "PTT" switch or VOX function. •...
... distance of total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). Use of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in an almost vertical position at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from your mouth, the microphone is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by pressing the "PTT" switch or VOX function. •...
Instruction Manual
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... Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. The IC-GM1600 SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is designed and built with years of personal injury, fire or electric shock. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of trouble-free operation. NOTE: DO NOT remove the battery pack when cleaning the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This in- Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches...
... Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. The IC-GM1600 SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is designed and built with years of personal injury, fire or electric shock. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of trouble-free operation. NOTE: DO NOT remove the battery pack when cleaning the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This in- Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches...
Instruction Manual
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... Function display 5 4 BASIC OPERATION 7-10 I Channel selection 7 I Receiving and transmitting 8 I Call channel programming 9 I Adjusting the squelch level 9 I Lock function 10 I Signal strength indicator function 10 I Monitor function 10 I Backlighting function 10 I VOX function (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY 10 1 2 5 SET MODE 11-15 I SET mode programming 11 3 I SET mode items 12 4 6 BP-234 BATTERY PACK 16 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) .... 17-20 5 I Battery charging 17 6 I Battery cautions 17 I Optional battery chargers 19 7 8 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 21...
... Function display 5 4 BASIC OPERATION 7-10 I Channel selection 7 I Receiving and transmitting 8 I Call channel programming 9 I Adjusting the squelch level 9 I Lock function 10 I Signal strength indicator function 10 I Monitor function 10 I Backlighting function 10 I VOX function (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY 10 1 2 5 SET MODE 11-15 I SET mode programming 11 3 I SET mode items 12 4 6 BP-234 BATTERY PACK 16 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) .... 17-20 5 I Battery charging 17 6 I Battery cautions 17 I Optional battery chargers 19 7 8 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 21...
Instruction Manual
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...the transceiver. Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set in the IC-GM1600 completely, then turn (feels tight), check to ensure the battery pack is on the seal when attaching a battery ...pack, the water resistant seal may be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If dust or anything else is sufficiently inserted to the battery pack, as shown below. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS LOCK LOCK ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn...
...the transceiver. Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set in the IC-GM1600 completely, then turn (feels tight), check to ensure the battery pack is on the seal when attaching a battery ...pack, the water resistant seal may be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If dust or anything else is sufficiently inserted to the battery pack, as shown below. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS LOCK LOCK ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn...
Instruction Manual
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... call channel programming con- r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is not used ). to return the previous condition when distress channel or call channel when pushed. (p. 7) • Channel 9* is factory default. *Channel 16 is set as factory default by version. ➥ Push for 1 sec. (p. 10) 4 NOTE: Attach the [MIC/SP] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is open; lights red while transmitting (lights orange while VOX function is selected. (p. 7) u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK...
... call channel programming con- r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is not used ). to return the previous condition when distress channel or call channel when pushed. (p. 7) • Channel 9* is factory default. *Channel 16 is set as factory default by version. ➥ Push for 1 sec. (p. 10) 4 NOTE: Attach the [MIC/SP] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is open; lights red while transmitting (lights orange while VOX function is selected. (p. 7) u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK...
Instruction Manual
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... operating channel. (pgs. 7-8) ➥ Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 11) ➥ Selects the SET mode item when pushed with [SQL]. (p. 11) !0 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] ➥ Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. (p. 9) ➥ Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held. (p. 10) ➥ While pushing this switch, turn power ON to enter the SET mode. (p. 11) !1 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to receive. e SQUELCH...
... operating channel. (pgs. 7-8) ➥ Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 11) ➥ Selects the SET mode item when pushed with [SQL]. (p. 11) !0 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] ➥ Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. (p. 9) ➥ Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held. (p. 10) ➥ While pushing this switch, turn power ON to enter the SET mode. (p. 11) !1 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to receive. e SQUELCH...
Instruction Manual
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... Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is activated. (p. 10) 6 Using BP-234 battery pack Indication Battery level Full A new battery Middle No battery pack is required y VOX INDICATOR "VOX" appears when the VOX function is used. (p. 10) u SET MODE ITEM READOUT Indicates the SET mode items while in the SET mode. (p. 11) i LOCK INDICATOR Appears when the lock function is over charged. o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. 3 Using rechargeable battery pack ➥ In SET mode...
... Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is activated. (p. 10) 6 Using BP-234 battery pack Indication Battery level Full A new battery Middle No battery pack is required y VOX INDICATOR "VOX" appears when the VOX function is used. (p. 10) u SET MODE ITEM READOUT Indicates the SET mode items while in the SET mode. (p. 11) i LOCK INDICATOR Appears when the lock function is over charged. o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. 3 Using rechargeable battery pack ➥ In SET mode...
Instruction Manual
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... establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. 4 BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used channels for details. q Push [CALL] to select the operating channel. w Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting the call channel number appear. • Call channel can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be re-programmed. Push 7 q Push [16] to select the...
... establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. 4 BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used channels for details. q Push [CALL] to select the operating channel. w Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting the call channel number appear. • Call channel can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be re-programmed. Push 7 q Push [16] to select the...
Instruction Manual
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... the battery power. y Release [PTT] to select the desired channel. - t Push to transmit y Release to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. - When receiving a signal, the [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights green while audio is received for low power only. The power save function to transmit, then speak into the microphone at this point. Choose low power to receive MIC/SP q Power ON w Set volume Speaker w Set the squelch level Microphone w Set the squelch level e Select channel r Select output power 8 w Set the volume and...
... the battery power. y Release [PTT] to select the desired channel. - t Push to transmit y Release to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. - When receiving a signal, the [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights green while audio is received for low power only. The power save function to transmit, then speak into the microphone at this point. Choose low power to receive MIC/SP q Power ON w Set volume Speaker w Set the squelch level Microphone w Set the squelch level e Select channel r Select output power 8 w Set the volume and...
Instruction Manual
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... adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. - w Push [SQL•MONI] again to return to select the desired channel. Blinks during the squelch level adjutment. r Push [CALL] to receive signals properly, the squelch must be programmed flashes. In order to program the displayed channel as the call channel. • The call channel switch is loose squelch level. "SQL" indicator starts blinking. - 4 BASIC OPERATION I Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC-GM1600's squelch level, use...
... adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. - w Push [SQL•MONI] again to return to select the desired channel. Blinks during the squelch level adjutment. r Push [CALL] to receive signals properly, the squelch must be programmed flashes. In order to program the displayed channel as the call channel. • The call channel switch is loose squelch level. "SQL" indicator starts blinking. - 4 BASIC OPERATION I Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC-GM1600's squelch level, use...
Instruction Manual
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...-BOARD USE ONLY) The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmission without pushing [PTT] when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible). Appears while the lock function is set in the SET mode. (pgs. 14 and 15) 10 Indication Signal strength Strong Middle Weak No signal or Very weak I Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to the [MIC/SP] connector. • "VOX" appears...
...-BOARD USE ONLY) The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmission without pushing [PTT] when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible). Appears while the lock function is set in the SET mode. (pgs. 14 and 15) 10 Indication Signal strength Strong Middle Weak No signal or Very weak I Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to the [MIC/SP] connector. • "VOX" appears...
Instruction Manual
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...-board use only. w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to select the desired item, if necessary. t Push [16] to select the desired condition of 11 transceiver functions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save 11 D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is used to change the condition of the item. D SET mode operation q Turn power...
...-board use only. w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to select the desired item, if necessary. t Push [16] to select the desired condition of 11 transceiver functions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save 11 D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is used to change the condition of the item. D SET mode operation q Turn power...
Instruction Manual
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... held open while continuously pushing and holding [SQL•MONI]. (default) • HO (HOLD): After pushing [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio. of inactivity. do, re, mi) sound. • Beep tone synchronizes with the volume level. • The beeps sound during call channel programming even if this function ON. • The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any switch.
... held open while continuously pushing and holding [SQL•MONI]. (default) • HO (HOLD): After pushing [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio. of inactivity. do, re, mi) sound. • Beep tone synchronizes with the volume level. • The beeps sound during call channel programming even if this function ON. • The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any switch.
Instruction Manual
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... received, and no operation is performed for advice. (p. 24) Temperature error Battery voltage error 13 Afterwards, the radio switches to normal operation mode. • Temperature : Outside of -35°C to +80°C; -31°F to +173°F (approx.) • Connected battery voltage Push Self check OFF (default) Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed, see troubleshooting for 5 sec. • OFF: The power...
... received, and no operation is performed for advice. (p. 24) Temperature error Battery voltage error 13 Afterwards, the radio switches to normal operation mode. • Temperature : Outside of -35°C to +80°C; -31°F to +173°F (approx.) • Connected battery voltage Push Self check OFF (default) Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed, see troubleshooting for 5 sec. • OFF: The power...
Instruction Manual
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... the connected battery pack is turned ON. after power is displayed for on-board use only) Adjusts the VOX gain level (from 1 to 6) when speaking into the optional headset. • Setting the VOX gain to 1 increases the sensitivity. • Setting the VOX gain to check the signal strength visually. • The strength is displayed at 4 steps. • The antenna mark and 3 bars appear when receiving strong...
... the connected battery pack is turned ON. after power is displayed for on-board use only) Adjusts the VOX gain level (from 1 to 6) when speaking into the optional headset. • Setting the VOX gain to 1 increases the sensitivity. • Setting the VOX gain to check the signal strength visually. • The strength is displayed at 4 steps. • The antenna mark and 3 bars appear when receiving strong...
Instruction Manual
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... Battery voltage indicator "bt" OFF*/ON Signal strength indicator "SI" OFF*/ON Squelch sensitivity "SS" OFF*/ON VOX gain "ga" 1/2/3*/4/5/6 VOX delay "dL" 0.5/1.0*/1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0 *default setting 15 steps) keeping the radio in 0.5 sec. in transmit mode after you stop speaking. • Setting the delay to 0.5 (0.5 sec.) is a short VOX delay. • Setting the delay to 3.0 sec. 5 SET MODE D VOX delay "dL" (Available for on-board use only) Sets the VOX...
... Battery voltage indicator "bt" OFF*/ON Signal strength indicator "SI" OFF*/ON Squelch sensitivity "SS" OFF*/ON VOX gain "ga" 1/2/3*/4/5/6 VOX delay "dL" 0.5/1.0*/1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0 *default setting 15 steps) keeping the radio in 0.5 sec. in transmit mode after you stop speaking. • Setting the delay to 0.5 (0.5 sec.) is a short VOX delay. • Setting the delay to 3.0 sec. 5 SET MODE D VOX delay "dL" (Available for on-board use only) Sets the VOX...
Instruction Manual
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... to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for optimum life and operation. NEVER use another manufacture's charger. • Use the supplied AC adapter for battery recycling options in water. NEVER use another manufacture's adapters. Call 1-800822-8837 for the BC-158. NEVER immerse a battery pack in your area or contact your battery pack seems to the charger. Then, fully charge the battery pack...
... to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for optimum life and operation. NEVER use another manufacture's charger. • Use the supplied AC adapter for battery recycling options in water. NEVER use another manufacture's adapters. Call 1-800822-8837 for the BC-158. NEVER immerse a battery pack in your area or contact your battery pack seems to the charger. Then, fully charge the battery pack...
Instruction Manual
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... the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. Oth- erwise, the BP-224 will be damaged. 7 Turn power OFF Charge indicator Lights green when the BP-224 (with /without IC-GM1600) is dependent on the remaining power condition. BP-224 MIC/SP IC-GM1600 AC adapter* Supplied screws BC-158 *Plug type is inserted. r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on version. 18 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR...
... the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. Oth- erwise, the BP-224 will be damaged. 7 Turn power OFF Charge indicator Lights green when the BP-224 (with /without IC-GM1600) is dependent on the remaining power condition. BP-224 MIC/SP IC-GM1600 AC adapter* Supplied screws BC-158 *Plug type is inserted. r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on version. 18 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR...
Instruction Manual
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.../Lo• ] for 1 sec. p. 8 10 The displayed channel • Lock function is too loud. to the threshold point. for low power or re- • Change channels. ously while not speaking when using VOX function. • Remove the headset cable. • Reduce the VOX gain setting. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Change to a new battery pack (Survival). • Recharge the battery pack (On-board). • Check the...
.../Lo• ] for 1 sec. p. 8 10 The displayed channel • Lock function is too loud. to the threshold point. for low power or re- • Change channels. ously while not speaking when using VOX function. • Remove the headset cable. • Reduce the VOX gain setting. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Change to a new battery pack (Survival). • Recharge the battery pack (On-board). • Check the...
Instruction Manual
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... • Output power at 7.5 V DC for [USA] at 10% distortion with BP-234) : 156.300-156.875 MHz : 16K0G3E : 25 kHz : Battery packs (BP-234 or BP- 224*) *For on-board use only : TX High (2 W) 1.0 A TX Low (1 W) 700 mA Max. frequency deviation • Adjacent channel power • Audio harmonics distortion • FM hum and noise : 2 W (Hi) and 1 W (Low) : Variable reactance frequency modulation : ±...
... • Output power at 7.5 V DC for [USA] at 10% distortion with BP-234) : 156.300-156.875 MHz : 16K0G3E : 25 kHz : Battery packs (BP-234 or BP- 224*) *For on-board use only : TX High (2 W) 1.0 A TX Low (1 W) 700 mA Max. frequency deviation • Adjacent channel power • Audio harmonics distortion • FM hum and noise : 2 W (Hi) and 1 W (Low) : Variable reactance frequency modulation : ±...