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Belt Clip (MB-86, MB-103Y), Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack (BP-224) and Lithium Battery Pack (BP-234). Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and... the speaker". The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator" light is within FCC RF exposure limits. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. els for exposure to humans: • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 ...
Belt Clip (MB-86, MB-103Y), Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack (BP-224) and Lithium Battery Pack (BP-234). Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and... the speaker". The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator" light is within FCC RF exposure limits. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. els for exposure to humans: • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 ...
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... you with fresh water. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. NOTE: DO NOT remove the battery pack when cleaning the transceiver thoroughly with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-GM1600 SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is designed and built with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RWARNING...
... you with fresh water. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. NOTE: DO NOT remove the battery pack when cleaning the transceiver thoroughly with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-GM1600 SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is designed and built with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RWARNING...
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...if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to the transceiver, and that the antenna is vertical. Icom, Icom Inc. porated (Japan) in areas with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +55°C (+131°F) for U.S.A. Exposing the...electric shock. RWARNING! and the logo are dry before attachment. PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of children. NEVER connect the transceiver to water will ruin the transceiver. AVOID using or placing the ...
...if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to the transceiver, and that the antenna is vertical. Icom, Icom Inc. porated (Japan) in areas with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +55°C (+131°F) for U.S.A. Exposing the...electric shock. RWARNING! and the logo are dry before attachment. PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of children. NEVER connect the transceiver to water will ruin the transceiver. AVOID using or placing the ...
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...-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 8 I MB-86 contents 21 I Attachment 21 9 I Detachment 21 10 9 OPTIONAL...
...-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 8 I MB-86 contents 21 I Attachment 21 9 I Detachment 21 10 9 OPTIONAL...
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r t Supplied screws 2 I Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. Facilitates carrying. 2 1 2 q w e CHG D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated at right. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS I Attachments D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on versions. q Handstrap 1 w Battery charger (BC-158 1 e Belt clip (MB-103Y 1 r AC adapter (BC-147A/E 1 t Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224 1 *Depends on the top of the transceiver as illustrated below.
r t Supplied screws 2 I Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. Facilitates carrying. 2 1 2 q w e CHG D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated at right. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS I Attachments D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on versions. q Handstrap 1 w Battery charger (BC-158 1 e Belt clip (MB-103Y 1 r AC adapter (BC-147A/E 1 t Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224 1 *Depends on the top of the transceiver as illustrated below.
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... seal is damaged, waterproofing is wet or soiled. Correct position Incorrect position Battery pack Rubber seal Groove Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the IC-GM1600 completely, then turn (feels tight), check to ensure the battery pack is set in the groove it . This may result water or dust...
... seal is damaged, waterproofing is wet or soiled. Correct position Incorrect position Battery pack Rubber seal Groove Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the IC-GM1600 completely, then turn (feels tight), check to ensure the battery pack is set in the groove it . This may result water or dust...
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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 ...over charged. Indication !0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 7) Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is activated. (p. 10) 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 t BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. 3 Using rechargeable...
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 ...over charged. Indication !0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 7) Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is activated. (p. 10) 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 t BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. 3 Using rechargeable...
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no signal is emitted from your trans- mitted signal, pause a moment after 5 min. The power save function to conserve battery power, choose high power for 5 sec. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the output power if necessary. - When receiving a signal, ... Choose low power to conserve the battery power. of your mouth and speak into the microphone. - The [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights red while transmitting. Some channels are for low power only. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-GM1600 has a time-out-timer function...
no signal is emitted from your trans- mitted signal, pause a moment after 5 min. The power save function to conserve battery power, choose high power for 5 sec. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the output power if necessary. - When receiving a signal, ... Choose low power to conserve the battery power. of your mouth and speak into the microphone. - The [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights red while transmitting. Some channels are for low power only. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-GM1600 has a time-out-timer function...
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... switch Backlighting Squelch sensitivity *Available for on-board use only Starting item Signal strength indicator : Push : Push Push and Battery voltage and Self check LCD contrast Auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal strength indicator, squelch sensitivity function, VOX gain* and VOX delay*. *Available for on-board use...
... switch Backlighting Squelch sensitivity *Available for on-board use only Starting item Signal strength indicator : Push : Push Push and Battery voltage and Self check LCD contrast Auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal strength indicator, squelch sensitivity function, VOX gain* and VOX delay*. *Available for on-board use...
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...time the radio is turned OFF. tion will activate when no signal is 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...176;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...
...time the radio is turned OFF. tion will activate when no signal is 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...176;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...
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... against noise is ON. SET MODE 5 D Battery voltage indicator "bt" 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 on-board use only) Adjusts... signals. • The antenna mark only appears when receiving no signal when the signal strength indicator is improved. Push Battery voltage indicator OFF (default) Battery voltage indicator ON D Signal strength indicator "Sl" The signal strength indicator displays received signal strength like an "S-meter". ...
... against noise is ON. SET MODE 5 D Battery voltage indicator "bt" 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 on-board use only) Adjusts... signals. • The antenna mark only appears when receiving no signal when the signal strength indicator is improved. Push Battery voltage indicator OFF (default) Battery voltage indicator ON D Signal strength indicator "Sl" The signal strength indicator displays received signal strength like an "S-meter". ...
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... action "Sq" PUSH*/HOLD Backlighting function "bL" OFF/1/2/3* LCD contrast selection "LC" 1/2/3*/4 Auto power save function "PS" OFF/ON* Self check function "SC" OFF*/ON 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...
... action "Sq" PUSH*/HOLD Backlighting function "bL" OFF/1/2/3* LCD contrast selection "LC" 1/2/3*/4 Auto power save function "PS" OFF/ON* Self check function "SC" OFF*/ON 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...
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...years. This may generate heat and ignite. • DO NOT apply excessive pressure to be used for regular communications; The BP-234 battery pack contains no user serviceable parts. Also, exposed lithium may result in electrolyte leakage, possibly causing an explosion. • The storage... explosion. • DO NOT short-circuit the BP-234 battery pack. The original battery pack can cause throat irritation. Internal battery gas can be continued to the battery. tion date on the battery pack passes, a new battery pack must be used for EMERGENCY use. 16 This could result...
...years. This may generate heat and ignite. • DO NOT apply excessive pressure to be used for regular communications; The BP-234 battery pack contains no user serviceable parts. Also, exposed lithium may result in electrolyte leakage, possibly causing an explosion. • The storage... explosion. • DO NOT short-circuit the BP-234 battery pack. The original battery pack can cause throat irritation. Internal battery gas can be continued to the battery. tion date on the battery pack passes, a new battery pack must be used for EMERGENCY use. 16 This could result...
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... may not become fullcharging or may result in your area or contact your battery pack seems to have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. NEVER insert a battery pack or a trans- NEVER incinerate used battery packs. This may not charge properly. At the end of the charger terminals or damage to the ... may cause burn, electric shock or fire. Those may flow into it to the transceiver. Call 1-800822-8837 for battery recycling options in corrosion of its life, under various state and local laws, it by leaving the power ON overnight. ceiver (with the...
... may not become fullcharging or may result in your area or contact your battery pack seems to have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. NEVER insert a battery pack or a trans- NEVER incinerate used battery packs. This may not charge properly. At the end of the charger terminals or damage to the ... may cause burn, electric shock or fire. Those may flow into it to the transceiver. Call 1-800822-8837 for battery recycling options in corrosion of its life, under various state and local laws, it by leaving the power ON overnight. ceiver (with the...
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...OFF Charge indicator Lights green when the BP-224 (with /without IC-GM1600) is dependent on the remaining power condition. w Connect the AC adapter as a desk. Oth- DO NOT charge the BP-224 more than 12 hours. 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ï Charging connections q...a flat surface, such as shown below. 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 e Insert the battery pack with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge ...
...OFF Charge indicator Lights green when the BP-224 (with /without IC-GM1600) is dependent on the remaining power condition. w Connect the AC adapter as a desk. Oth- DO NOT charge the BP-224 more than 12 hours. 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ï Charging connections q...a flat surface, such as shown below. 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 e Insert the battery pack with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge ...
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NOTE: BE CAREFUL not to the charger. Plug Desktop charger adapter 10-pin connector Not used . w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow, then use the supplied 2 screws to attach the charger adapter to catch the unused 3-pin plug between the charger and the charger adapter. NOTE: The 3-pin connector is not used (3-pin connector) 19 Supplied screws 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) I Optional battery chargers ï AD-109 installation q Connect the charger's 10-pin connector to the AD-109 desktop charger adapter's plug.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL not to the charger. Plug Desktop charger adapter 10-pin connector Not used . w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow, then use the supplied 2 screws to attach the charger adapter to catch the unused 3-pin plug between the charger and the charger adapter. NOTE: The 3-pin connector is not used (3-pin connector) 19 Supplied screws 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) I Optional battery chargers ï AD-109 installation q Connect the charger's 10-pin connector to the AD-109 desktop charger adapter's plug.
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...). *1Depends on version. Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be charged simultaneously. Turn power OFF IC-GM1600 MIC/SP BP-224 ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-109 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the AC adapter. AC...; Six AD-109 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) IC-GM1600 Turn power OFF 7 MIC/SP BP-224 *Plug type is dependent on version. 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-109 The optional BC-121N...
...). *1Depends on version. Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be charged simultaneously. Turn power OFF IC-GM1600 MIC/SP BP-224 ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-109 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the AC adapter. AC...; Six AD-109 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) IC-GM1600 Turn power OFF 7 MIC/SP BP-224 *Plug type is dependent on version. 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-109 The optional BC-121N...
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... cancel the p. 10 function. 11 No beeps. • Beep tones are for a while. Transmitting continu- • Ambient noise is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 11 V. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Transmitting is set a suitable level. pgs. 8, sible, or high power ceive only...; Volume level is outside of -35°C to • Leave the transceiver at room temperature - +80°C; -31°F to a new battery pack (Survival). Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to set to low. • Push [Hi/Lo• ] to...
... cancel the p. 10 function. 11 No beeps. • Beep tones are for a while. Transmitting continu- • Ambient noise is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 11 V. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Transmitting is set a suitable level. pgs. 8, sible, or high power ceive only...; Volume level is outside of -35°C to • Leave the transceiver at room temperature - +80°C; -31°F to a new battery pack (Survival). Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to set to low. • Push [Hi/Lo• ] to...
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... dB : 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load. 0.20 W 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 •...
... dB : 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load. 0.20 W 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 •...
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...224). *The supplied AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on version. An AC adapter is dependent on versions. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 6 battery packs (six AD-109 are required) simultaneously. OPC-515L: For BC-119N OPC-656 : For BC-121N Different versions of the AC adapter. The same... as supplied with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for regular charging of battery pack. Ask your shirt or collar, etc. • HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 HEADSET + OPC-1392 HEADSET ADAPTER HS-94: Ear-piece...
...224). *The supplied AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on version. An AC adapter is dependent on versions. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 6 battery packs (six AD-109 are required) simultaneously. OPC-515L: For BC-119N OPC-656 : For BC-121N Different versions of the AC adapter. The same... as supplied with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for regular charging of battery pack. Ask your shirt or collar, etc. • HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 HEADSET + OPC-1392 HEADSET ADAPTER HS-94: Ear-piece...