Instruction Manual
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... your Icom radio generates RF energy that this product. A proper antenna is red. The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator" light is the antenna supplied with the information needed to make him or her aware of the time can possibly cause interference with this radio operates within the FCC allowable limits for use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 26 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio complies...
... your Icom radio generates RF energy that this product. A proper antenna is red. The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator" light is the antenna supplied with the information needed to make him or her aware of the time can possibly cause interference with this radio operates within the FCC allowable limits for use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 26 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio complies...
Instruction Manual
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... INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This in- IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before operation. ii Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may occur. With proper care, this product should provide you for the IC-GM1600. 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...
... INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This in- IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before operation. ii Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may occur. With proper care, this product should provide you for the IC-GM1600. 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...
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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... compromised. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS LOCK LOCK ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the battery pack correctly. NOTE: When attaching a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is sufficiently inserted to the battery pack, as shown below. To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the transceiver being damaged...
... compromised. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS LOCK LOCK ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the battery pack correctly. NOTE: When attaching a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is sufficiently inserted to the battery pack, as shown below. To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the transceiver being damaged...
Instruction Manual
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... set as factory default by version. ➥ Push for 1 sec. (p. 10) 4 lights red while transmitting (lights orange while VOX function is selected. (p. 7) u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo• ] ➥ Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 8) ➥ Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 3 sec. I Front, top and side panels w q MIC/SP e r !1 !0 t y o u i 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] 2 Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. 3 w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP] Connects...
... set as factory default by version. ➥ Push for 1 sec. (p. 10) 4 lights red while transmitting (lights orange while VOX function is selected. (p. 7) u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo• ] ➥ Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 8) ➥ Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 3 sec. I Front, top and side panels w q MIC/SP e r !1 !0 t y o u i 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] 2 Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. 3 w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP] Connects...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. release to transmit; I Function display qw e rt y !0 o u i q SIGNAL STRENGTH...
... 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. release to transmit; I Function display qw e rt y !0 o u i q SIGNAL STRENGTH...
Instruction Manual
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... 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, indicates the selected condition. PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 t BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication !0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 7) Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks...
... 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, indicates the selected condition. PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 t BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication !0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 7) Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks...
Instruction Manual
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Push D Call channel The call channels can be used 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. See the "Call channel programming" on p. 9 for emergency communications. q Push [16] to select the operating channel. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. nel 16, or...
Push D Call channel The call channels can be used 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. See the "Call channel programming" on p. 9 for emergency communications. q Push [16] to select the operating channel. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. nel 16, or...
Instruction Manual
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...; "LOW" appears when low power is emitted from your trans- The [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights red while transmitting. The timer cuts a transmission OFF after pushing [PTT], hold [PTT] 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 I Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to select the output power if necessary. - Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at a normal voice level. 4 NOTE: The transceiver has a power...
...; "LOW" appears when low power is emitted from your trans- The [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights red while transmitting. The timer cuts a transmission OFF after pushing [PTT], hold [PTT] 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 I Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to select the output power if necessary. - Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at a normal voice level. 4 NOTE: The transceiver has a power...
Instruction Manual
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... channel programming condition. • Call channel number to be adjusted to select Channel 9* by default, however, you can program your most often-used channel for quick recall. *The channel number depends on version. There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is pushed for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel switch is used to the proper level. Blinks...
... channel programming condition. • Call channel number to be adjusted to select Channel 9* by default, however, you can program your most often-used channel for quick recall. *The channel number depends on version. There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is pushed for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel switch is used to the proper level. Blinks...
Instruction Manual
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... USE ONLY) The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmission without pushing [PTT] when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible). I Backlighting function This function is convenient for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON. • The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. Indication Signal strength Strong Middle Weak No signal or Very weak I Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute...
... USE ONLY) The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmission without pushing [PTT] when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible). I Backlighting function This function is convenient for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON. • The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. Indication Signal strength Strong Middle Weak No signal or Very weak I Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute...
Instruction Manual
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... Battery voltage and Self check LCD contrast Auto power save 11 5 SET MODE I SET mode programming SET mode is displayed in the dotted circle. D SET mode operation q Turn power OFF. r Push [Y]/[Z] to exit the SET mode. w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to select the desired item, if necessary. VOX gain* VOX delay* Beep tone Monitor switch Backlighting Squelch sensitivity *Available for on -board use only. D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is used...
... Battery voltage and Self check LCD contrast Auto power save 11 5 SET MODE I SET mode programming SET mode is displayed in the dotted circle. D SET mode operation q Turn power OFF. r Push [Y]/[Z] to exit the SET mode. w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to select the desired item, if necessary. VOX gain* VOX delay* Beep tone Monitor switch Backlighting Squelch sensitivity *Available for on -board use only. D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is used...
Instruction Manual
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... can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright)-4 (dark); 3 (default) Middle contrast (default) Push Low contrast 12 lighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)-3 (bright); 3 (default). 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. The squelch is held open while continuously...
... can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright)-4 (dark); 3 (default) Middle contrast (default) Push Low contrast 12 lighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)-3 (bright); 3 (default). 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. The squelch is held open while continuously...
Instruction Manual
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... troubleshooting for advice. (p. 24) Temperature error Battery voltage error 13 tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 sec. • OFF: The power save func- The power save function is turned OFF. Power save ON (default) Push Power save function is turned ON. Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON. 5 SET MODE...
... troubleshooting for advice. (p. 24) Temperature error Battery voltage error 13 tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 sec. • OFF: The power save func- The power save function is turned OFF. Power save ON (default) Push Power save function is turned ON. Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON. 5 SET MODE...
Instruction Manual
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... (default) Battery voltage indicator ON D Signal strength indicator "Sl" The signal strength indicator displays received signal strength like an "S-meter". Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise. 5 Push Squelch sensitivity OFF (default) Squelch sensitivity ON D VOX gain "ga" (Available for 2 sec. 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...
... (default) Battery voltage indicator ON D Signal strength indicator "Sl" The signal strength indicator displays received signal strength like an "S-meter". Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise. 5 Push Squelch sensitivity OFF (default) Squelch sensitivity ON D VOX gain "ga" (Available for 2 sec. 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...
Instruction Manual
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..." 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 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 long VOX delay. 5 SET MODE D VOX delay "dL" (Available for on-board use only) Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to...
..." 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 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 long VOX delay. 5 SET MODE D VOX delay "dL" (Available for on-board use only) Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to...
Instruction Manual
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... transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for battery recycling options in a pocket, backpack or handbag, and when placing the radio near metal objects. NEVER use another manufacture's charger. • Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-158. This may be careful when carrying in your area or contact your battery pack seems to dispose of its life...
... transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for battery recycling options in a pocket, backpack or handbag, and when placing the radio near metal objects. NEVER use another manufacture's charger. • Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-158. This may be careful when carrying in your area or contact your battery pack seems to dispose of its life...
Instruction Manual
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... adapter as a desk. 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. e Insert the battery pack with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on version. 18 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ï Charging connections...
... adapter as a desk. 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. e Insert the battery pack with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on version. 18 7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ï Charging connections...
Instruction Manual
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...;F to the transceiver. p. 8 10 The displayed channel • Lock function is too loud. p. 16 pgs. 17-20 p. 3 No sound from the speaker. - • Water has entered the [MIC/SP] connector. • Dry [MIC/SP] connector. - to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 12 Beep) on the SET mode. for 1 sec. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Change to a new battery pack (Survival). • Recharge the battery pack (On...
...;F to the transceiver. p. 8 10 The displayed channel • Lock function is too loud. p. 16 pgs. 17-20 p. 3 No sound from the speaker. - • Water has entered the [MIC/SP] connector. • Dry [MIC/SP] connector. - to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 12 Beep) on the SET mode. for 1 sec. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Change to a new battery pack (Survival). • Recharge the battery pack (On...
Instruction Manual
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... 8 Ω load. 12 SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL • Frequency coverage TX/RX • Mode • Channel spacing • Power supply requirement • Current drain (approx.) 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...
... 8 Ω load. 12 SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL • Frequency coverage TX/RX • Mode • Channel spacing • Power supply requirement • Current drain (approx.) 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...