Instruction Manual
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... or other indication of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ■■ FEATURES zz 6 W*1 RF output power zz Powerful 700 mW audio output for clear communication zz Float'n Flash: Floats and flashes on Channel 16. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may occur. With proper care, this Icom product. injury or an explosion may become unusable, due to salt crystallization. CAUTION...
... or other indication of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ■■ FEATURES zz 6 W*1 RF output power zz Powerful 700 mW audio output for clear communication zz Float'n Flash: Floats and flashes on Channel 16. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may occur. With proper care, this Icom product. injury or an explosion may become unusable, due to salt crystallization. CAUTION...
Instruction Manual
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...://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ 6 ■■ DISPOSAL area is likely to provide reasonable protection against the essential requirements of the Radio harmful interference when the equipment Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the 3 is 5 instruction manual, may cause harmful available at the end of this transceiver under FCC regulations. The full installed and used in electrical and electronic 4 radiate radio frequency...
...://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ 6 ■■ DISPOSAL area is likely to provide reasonable protection against the essential requirements of the Radio harmful interference when the equipment Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the 3 is 5 instruction manual, may cause harmful available at the end of this transceiver under FCC regulations. The full installed and used in electrical and electronic 4 radiate radio frequency...
Instruction Manual
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...; Charging caution 7 ■■ Battery charger 8 5 BASIC OPERATION 9 ■■ Selecting a channel 9 ■■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions 10 ■■ Receiving and transmitting 11 ■■ Adjusting the squelch level 12 ■■ Volume Loud/Mute function 12 ■■ Monitor function 12 ■■ AquaQuake Water Draining function 12 ■■ Setting the Call channel 13 ■■ Power...
...; Charging caution 7 ■■ Battery charger 8 5 BASIC OPERATION 9 ■■ Selecting a channel 9 ■■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions 10 ■■ Receiving and transmitting 11 ■■ Adjusting the squelch level 12 ■■ Volume Loud/Mute function 12 ■■ Monitor function 12 ■■ AquaQuake Water Draining function 12 ■■ Setting the Call channel 13 ■■ Power...
Instruction Manual
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... a secure place to , or performance 11 the battery pack. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume Australia: AUS 10 level or discontinue use or charge Icom BE CAREFUL! transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas All other below. 8 audio accessories at high volume levels. attached. Shorting may be careful when placing the battery ••Force majeure, including, but also...
... a secure place to , or performance 11 the battery pack. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume Australia: AUS 10 level or discontinue use or charge Icom BE CAREFUL! transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas All other below. 8 audio accessories at high volume levels. attached. Shorting may be careful when placing the battery ••Force majeure, including, but also...
Instruction Manual
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... interference, 17 authorized for use time ("50% duty cycle"). electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals ••Health Canada Safety Code 6 - Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter is designed for exposure and can possibly 16 Microwave. ••The accessories listed on the function display. Limits of Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from the body when transmitting and only use...
... interference, 17 authorized for use time ("50% duty cycle"). electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals ••Health Canada Safety Code 6 - Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter is designed for exposure and can possibly 16 Microwave. ••The accessories listed on the function display. Limits of Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from the body when transmitting and only use...
Instruction Manual
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... the Set mode, push to select the operating channel. or [U/I /C] or [CH] microphone here. ••Push to switch between a regular 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 3 CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY channel and weather channel.*1 (p. 10) ••Push to select a regular channel.*2 ••Hold down for 1 second to change the volume/squelch ••Hold down for 1 second to turn ON the level while adjusting...
... the Set mode, push to select the operating channel. or [U/I /C] or [CH] microphone here. ••Push to switch between a regular 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 3 CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY channel and weather channel.*1 (p. 10) ••Push to select a regular channel.*2 ••Hold down for 1 second to change the volume/squelch ••Hold down for 1 second to turn ON the level while adjusting...
Instruction Manual
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... 8 the Set mode. (p. 17) Displayed while receiving, or the squelch is open. 10 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR 9 Displayed when the Call channel is 3 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT selected. (p. 9) 10 Displays the selected operating channel number. 11 WEATHER CHANNEL ICON*2 Displayed when the Weather channel is selected. (p. 15) *1 Except the HOL version *2 For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions 5 selected. (p. 10) LL " " is displayed when the Weather 12 Indication Battery status Alert function is ON. 12 LOCK ICON...
... 8 the Set mode. (p. 17) Displayed while receiving, or the squelch is open. 10 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR 9 Displayed when the Call channel is 3 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT selected. (p. 9) 10 Displays the selected operating channel number. 11 WEATHER CHANNEL ICON*2 Displayed when the Weather channel is selected. (p. 15) *1 Except the HOL version *2 For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions 5 selected. (p. 10) LL " " is displayed when the Weather 12 Indication Battery status Alert function is ON. 12 LOCK ICON...
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... using the battery pack. 12 13 operating time of time, even with little use the battery pack causing the battery to stop charging and remove the battery 9 BE SURE to be detached from the battery charger. RR WARNING! It may rupture. 11 cells will not reach a full charge. NEVER charge or leave the 7 battery in direct 2 period of time. Even when the pack appears to replace the battery pack from the transceiver after...
... using the battery pack. 12 13 operating time of time, even with little use the battery pack causing the battery to stop charging and remove the battery 9 BE SURE to be detached from the battery charger. RR WARNING! It may rupture. 11 cells will not reach a full charge. NEVER charge or leave the 7 battery in direct 2 period of time. Even when the pack appears to replace the battery pack from the transceiver after...
Instruction Manual
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...; NOTE: You cannot transmit on setting the Call channel. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch . The Call channels can be 9 selected and used channels in the standby, you must monitor Channel 16. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Selecting a channel DDRegular Channel 1 You can select a Channel Group for USA, International, Canadian, and ATIS, 15 depending on the transceiver version. While in each Channel Group, for quick...
...; NOTE: You cannot transmit on setting the Call channel. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch . The Call channels can be 9 selected and used channels in the standby, you must monitor Channel 16. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Selecting a channel DDRegular Channel 1 You can select a Channel Group for USA, International, Canadian, and ATIS, 15 depending on the transceiver version. While in each Channel Group, for quick...
Instruction Manual
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... [ ] to enter the Set mode. 2. The Weather channel list Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 Channel 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency (MHz) 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 NOTE: When this function is turned ON, the currently selected weather channel is monitored, even while receiving another channel (when the Power Save function is displayed. 3. The transceivers are capable* of monitoring broadcasts from the...
... [ ] to enter the Set mode. 2. The Weather channel list Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 Channel 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency (MHz) 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 NOTE: When this function is turned ON, the currently selected weather channel is monitored, even while receiving another channel (when the Power Save function is displayed. 3. The transceivers are capable* of monitoring broadcasts from the...
Instruction Manual
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... microphone is not used, the speaker 16 can be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Hold down [PTT] to turn the function ON or OFF. 11 BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. 1 NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack 2 must be converted into the microphone to transmit. 5 ••" " is displayed while transmitting. 3. See Section 4 for battery charging...
... microphone is not used, the speaker 16 can be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Hold down [PTT] to turn the function ON or OFF. 11 BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. 1 NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack 2 must be converted into the microphone to transmit. 5 ••" " is displayed while transmitting. 3. See Section 4 for battery charging...
Instruction Manual
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... the volume level setting. Push [▲] or [▼] to enter the Squelch Adjustment mode. 2. You can receive only stronger signals. A higher level blocks weak signals, so that is not usable when using the optional speaker microphone. 1. A lower level enables you can temporary mute the audio output with a simple operation. Push [VOL/SQL] twice to adjust the squelch level, until the noise just disappears. 3. CAUTION: The low frequency vibration sounds...
... the volume level setting. Push [▲] or [▼] to enter the Squelch Adjustment mode. 2. You can receive only stronger signals. A higher level blocks weak signals, so that is not usable when using the optional speaker microphone. 1. A lower level enables you can temporary mute the audio output with a simple operation. Push [VOL/SQL] twice to adjust the squelch level, until the noise just disappears. 3. CAUTION: The low frequency vibration sounds...
Instruction Manual
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...-used channel as the Call channel. ••The Call channel number stops blinking. ■■ Power OFF Subfunction Subfunctions can set your most often-used channel. The LCD and key backlight blink. ••The function is turned ON. 1. Hold down [▼] to delete the CH History. 13 LL Up to 5 channels are saved in each Channel Group. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Battery Voltage Flash [FAV] [Hi/Lo] Displays...
...-used channel as the Call channel. ••The Call channel number stops blinking. ■■ Power OFF Subfunction Subfunctions can set your most often-used channel. The LCD and key backlight blink. ••The function is turned ON. 1. Hold down [▼] to delete the CH History. 13 LL Up to 5 channels are saved in each Channel Group. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Battery Voltage Flash [FAV] [Hi/Lo] Displays...
Instruction Manual
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...;Float'n Flash Power Save ••Low Battery Alarm ••Sub-function Delay Timer ••Auto SP Line Convert *1 For the USA, EXP, and AUS transceiver versions *2 Except the HOL version *3 The "CH Display" item is turned OFF: Hold down [VOL/SQL] to enter the Set mode. ••The "Beep" item is displayed. 2 LL When the transceiver is displayed for...
...;Float'n Flash Power Save ••Low Battery Alarm ••Sub-function Delay Timer ••Auto SP Line Convert *1 For the USA, EXP, and AUS transceiver versions *2 Except the HOL version *3 The "CH Display" item is turned OFF: Hold down [VOL/SQL] to enter the Set mode. ••The "Beep" item is displayed. 2 LL When the transceiver is displayed for...
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... 5 seconds, the scan Turns the Power Save function ON or OFF. channels in less than 1 second. immediately resumes. ON: When a key is set to Low. ON: The transceiver detects the Weather Alert tone, and the " " icon blinks and a beep sounds. Hi: The transceiver's display contrast is pushed. LL The blinking stops when another key is set to High. Beep " " ON: Scan automatically starts when no operations Turns the Key Beep function ON or...
... 5 seconds, the scan Turns the Power Save function ON or OFF. channels in less than 1 second. immediately resumes. ON: When a key is set to Low. ON: The transceiver detects the Weather Alert tone, and the " " icon blinks and a beep sounds. Hi: The transceiver's display contrast is pushed. LL The blinking stops when another key is set to High. Beep " " ON: Scan automatically starts when no operations Turns the Key Beep function ON or...
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... a specific key. ON: The backlight, LED, or both of this setting. (p. 11) 18 Float'n Flash Power Save " " OFF: This function is floating on the water, it enters the Float'n Flash Power Save mode to display the Low Battery Alarm " " Selects whether or not an alarm sounds 1 channel number. LL The speaker is converted into a microphone, when the function ON or OFF. when the battery is turned...
... a specific key. ON: The backlight, LED, or both of this setting. (p. 11) 18 Float'n Flash Power Save " " OFF: This function is floating on the water, it enters the Float'n Flash Power Save mode to display the Low Battery Alarm " " Selects whether or not an alarm sounds 1 channel number. LL The speaker is converted into a microphone, when the function ON or OFF. when the battery is turned...
Instruction Manual
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...;■ Specifications LL All stated specifications are subject to change without an antenna. General Frequency TX coverage RX Type of emission Antenna impedance Input impedance (MIC) Output impedance External (audio) Internal Operating temperature range Power supply voltage Current drain (at 3.7 V DC) (approximate) Maximum audio TX high Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (approximate) IC-M37 IC-M37E IC-M37E (AUS) 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz 156...
...;■ Specifications LL All stated specifications are subject to change without an antenna. General Frequency TX coverage RX Type of emission Antenna impedance Input impedance (MIC) Output impedance External (audio) Internal Operating temperature range Power supply voltage Current drain (at 3.7 V DC) (approximate) Maximum audio TX high Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (approximate) IC-M37 IC-M37E IC-M37E (AUS) 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz 156...
Instruction Manual
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... and noise Audio frequency response IC-M37 IC-M37E IC-M37E (AUS) 70 dB (typical) 70 dB 65 dB 70 dB (typical) 70 dB 65 dB 70 dB (typical) 68 dB 65 dB 40 dB +1 dB ~ -3 dB of the installed batteries.) ••When using the optional battery case, the output power level is attached. LL The AD-138 charger adapters are...
... and noise Audio frequency response IC-M37 IC-M37E IC-M37E (AUS) 70 dB (typical) 70 dB 65 dB 70 dB (typical) 70 dB 65 dB 70 dB (typical) 68 dB 65 dB 40 dB +1 dB ~ -3 dB of the installed batteries.) ••When using the optional battery case, the output power level is attached. LL The AD-138 charger adapters are...
Instruction Manual
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... sound comes from the speaker grill. (p. 12) You cannot transmit, or cannot select high power. zz The speaker has been exposed to water. →→Use the AquaQuake Water Draining function to lock or unlock the keypad. (p. 4) 26 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. zz Squelch level is set too low. →→Adjust the volume level. zz The Key Beep function is set...
... sound comes from the speaker grill. (p. 12) You cannot transmit, or cannot select high power. zz The speaker has been exposed to water. →→Use the AquaQuake Water Draining function to lock or unlock the keypad. (p. 4) 26 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. zz Squelch level is set too low. →→Adjust the volume level. zz The Key Beep function is set...
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... 22 Beep 18 Float'n Flash Power Save 19 Front panel 4 Function display 5 H HM-213 Attaching 23 Using 23 L Low Battery Alarm 19 Set mode Items 18 Using 17 Side panel 4 Specifications 21 SP Line Convert function 11 SQL Key Action 18 Squelch level 12 T Top panel 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 Belt clip 2 M Transmitting 11 10 BP-296 Battery life 22 Charging time 8 BP-297 22 Using 22 C Call channel Selecting 9 Setting 13 Channel Group 9 Selecting 9 Channel 16 Selecting 9 Monitor...
... 22 Beep 18 Float'n Flash Power Save 19 Front panel 4 Function display 5 H HM-213 Attaching 23 Using 23 L Low Battery Alarm 19 Set mode Items 18 Using 17 Side panel 4 Specifications 21 SP Line Convert function 11 SQL Key Action 18 Squelch level 12 T Top panel 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 Belt clip 2 M Transmitting 11 10 BP-296 Battery life 22 Charging time 8 BP-297 22 Using 22 C Call channel Selecting 9 Setting 13 Channel Group 9 Selecting 9 Channel 16 Selecting 9 Monitor...
