Instruction Manual
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...to minimize such hazards. Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter is the antenna supplied with this radio. • DO NOT transmit for compliance at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from your Icom radio generates RF energy that are fully aware of total radio use ... for and classified as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. To ensure that your Icom radio complies with the following guidelines: C AU TIO N • D O NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this product. This radio is transmitting when the "transmit indicator" appears...
...to minimize such hazards. Occupational/Controlled Use The radio transmitter is the antenna supplied with this radio. • DO NOT transmit for compliance at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from your Icom radio generates RF energy that are fully aware of total radio use ... for and classified as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. To ensure that your Icom radio complies with the following guidelines: C AU TIO N • D O NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this product. This radio is transmitting when the "transmit indicator" appears...
Instruction Manual
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... fresh or salt water even when the supplied accessories are attached. • When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. FOREWORD Thank you with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. If disregarded, inconvenience only. iii FEATURES ☞ Floating on water The transceiver... is connected. Equipment damage may occur. With proper care this radio should provide you for the IC-M36. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- The IC-M36 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
... fresh or salt water even when the supplied accessories are attached. • When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. FOREWORD Thank you with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. If disregarded, inconvenience only. iii FEATURES ☞ Floating on water The transceiver... is connected. Equipment damage may occur. With proper care this radio should provide you for the IC-M36. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- The IC-M36 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Instruction Manual
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This may pose a fire hazard or result in serious damage to the transceiver, and that the antenna is attached. KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of Icom Incor- The transceiver's right-side panel will perform best if the microphone is vertical. BE CAREFUL!...residue. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. Icom, Icom Inc. NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. iv PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! The transceiver meets IPX7...
This may pose a fire hazard or result in serious damage to the transceiver, and that the antenna is attached. KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of Icom Incor- The transceiver's right-side panel will perform best if the microphone is vertical. BE CAREFUL!...residue. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. Icom, Icom Inc. NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. iv PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! The transceiver meets IPX7...
Instruction Manual
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... accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger (with the BC-147SA. ■ Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! • N EVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. • Transmitting without an an- This facilitates carrying. Antenna Belt clip * This illustration is described with 2 screws) AC adapter* (BC-147SA or...
... accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger (with the BC-147SA. ■ Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! • N EVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. • Transmitting without an an- This facilitates carrying. Antenna Belt clip * This illustration is described with 2 screws) AC adapter* (BC-147SA or...
Instruction Manual
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Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver. to select Channel 16. (p. 8) ➥ P ush and hold for 3 sec. iii) q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. q q Attach the [SP MIC] cap. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold for 1 sec. release to receive. (p. 10) r CHANNEL 16 KEY [16 9] ➥ Push to enter ...
Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver. to select Channel 16. (p. 8) ➥ P ush and hold for 3 sec. iii) q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. q q Attach the [SP MIC] cap. e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold for 1 sec. release to receive. (p. 10) r CHANNEL 16 KEY [16 9] ➥ Push to enter ...
Instruction Manual
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... and hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to receive. w Set the volume and squelch levels. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may be used for transmission. eral times to open the squelch. ➥ E nter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y]/[Z] to turn power ON. e Push [Y]/[Z] to...
... and hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to receive. w Set the volume and squelch levels. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may be used for transmission. eral times to open the squelch. ➥ E nter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y]/[Z] to turn power ON. e Push [Y]/[Z] to...
Instruction Manual
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... CHARGERS • BC-173 desktop charger + BC-147SA/BC-174E ac adapter Used for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment. Output power level: 2 W • BP-252 li-Ion battery pack 7.4 V/980 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is ... once it has been dropped, the IP rating cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to it's case or the waterproof seal. • FA-SC58V antenna Icom optional equipment is supplied with the charger depending on the version. BP-252, FA-SC58V and MB-109) ï TRANSMITTER • Output power (at...
... CHARGERS • BC-173 desktop charger + BC-147SA/BC-174E ac adapter Used for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment. Output power level: 2 W • BP-252 li-Ion battery pack 7.4 V/980 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is ... once it has been dropped, the IP rating cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to it's case or the waterproof seal. • FA-SC58V antenna Icom optional equipment is supplied with the charger depending on the version. BP-252, FA-SC58V and MB-109) ï TRANSMITTER • Output power (at...
Instruction Manual
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... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and re- This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit...
... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and re- This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit...
Service Manual
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... values.) 5 - 3 Freq.] • Transmitting 1) Connect an RF power meter (or a Dummy load) to the antenna connector. 2) Loose couple a Frequency counter to 156.8000 MHz the antenna connector. 3) Adjust the TX frequency. (Loose Coupling) RF POWER METER (10 W/50 Ω) JIG cable FREQUENCY COUNTER ...(0.1-300 MHz) I/O CHECK WINDOW LOCK VOLTAGE Click to the antenna connector. 2) Verify that the lock voltage is in the above screen are example only. Feb. 2012 (Replacement page) 5-2 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENTS Select...
... values.) 5 - 3 Freq.] • Transmitting 1) Connect an RF power meter (or a Dummy load) to the antenna connector. 2) Loose couple a Frequency counter to 156.8000 MHz the antenna connector. 3) Adjust the TX frequency. (Loose Coupling) RF POWER METER (10 W/50 Ω) JIG cable FREQUENCY COUNTER ...(0.1-300 MHz) I/O CHECK WINDOW LOCK VOLTAGE Click to the antenna connector. 2) Verify that the lock voltage is in the above screen are example only. Feb. 2012 (Replacement page) 5-2 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENTS Select...
Service Manual
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... MHz) SETTING; ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION DEVIATION 1 • CH. : 16 • TX power : Low [MOD] • Transmitting OPERATION VALUE 1) Connect a Modulation analyzer to the antenna connector through kHz the JIG cable. (see the illust below). 3) Adjust the deviation. Frequency : 1 kHz Level : 25 mVrms Waveform : Sine wave AC −+ 4.7 µF MILLIVOLT...
... MHz) SETTING; ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION DEVIATION 1 • CH. : 16 • TX power : Low [MOD] • Transmitting OPERATION VALUE 1) Connect a Modulation analyzer to the antenna connector through kHz the JIG cable. (see the illust below). 3) Adjust the deviation. Frequency : 1 kHz Level : 25 mVrms Waveform : Sine wave AC −+ 4.7 µF MILLIVOLT...
Service Manual
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DO NOT reverse the polarities of more than 20 dBm (100 mW) to the antenna connector. This could damage the transceiver's front-end. (IC-M36) ORDERING PARTS Be sure to 60 dB attenuator between the transceiver and a Deviation Meter or Spectrum Analyzer when using such test... transceiver. Turn them slowly and smoothly. 4. DO NOT keep power ON for the IC-M35 and IC-M36 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER at the time of test equipment throughly before disassembling the transceiver. 2. Icom, Icom Inc. UNIT ABBREVIATIONS: CH=CHASSIS M=MAIN UNIT CAUTION NEVER connect the transceiver to an...
DO NOT reverse the polarities of more than 20 dBm (100 mW) to the antenna connector. This could damage the transceiver's front-end. (IC-M36) ORDERING PARTS Be sure to 60 dB attenuator between the transceiver and a Deviation Meter or Spectrum Analyzer when using such test... transceiver. Turn them slowly and smoothly. 4. DO NOT keep power ON for the IC-M35 and IC-M36 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER at the time of test equipment throughly before disassembling the transceiver. 2. Icom, Icom Inc. UNIT ABBREVIATIONS: CH=CHASSIS M=MAIN UNIT CAUTION NEVER connect the transceiver to an...
Service Manual
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... side, and 1 point from the front panel in the direction of the arrow. REMOVING CHASSIS 1) Unsolder 2 points from the speaker. 2) Unscrew ANT nut from the antenna connector, and 5 screws from the MAIN UNIT. 3) Take off the MAIN UNIT from the front panel.
... side, and 1 point from the front panel in the direction of the arrow. REMOVING CHASSIS 1) Unsolder 2 points from the speaker. 2) Unscrew ANT nut from the antenna connector, and 5 screws from the MAIN UNIT. 3) Take off the MAIN UNIT from the front panel.
Service Manual
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... 450KHz BPF IC260D X1 21.25MHz 21.25 MHz 2ND LO signal IC170 AF MUT E DET IF IC From 1st IF AMP SQLI BEEP SP1 Int. RX AF CIRCUITS The demodulated AF signals from the antenna are passed through another LPF (R279, C266) to remove 3 kHz and higher signals, and level-adjusted..., 131, L96, 97, 110, 112-115) to AF power amplifier (IC362). The converted 1st IF signal is desired to receive. • ANTENNA SWITCHING CIRCUIT The RF signals from the IF IC (IC170, pin 9) are amplified by the noise amplifier, and rectified by the crystal filter (FI150, 151) to remove unwanted out-of...
... 450KHz BPF IC260D X1 21.25MHz 21.25 MHz 2ND LO signal IC170 AF MUT E DET IF IC From 1st IF AMP SQLI BEEP SP1 Int. RX AF CIRCUITS The demodulated AF signals from the antenna are passed through another LPF (R279, C266) to remove 3 kHz and higher signals, and level-adjusted..., 131, L96, 97, 110, 112-115) to AF power amplifier (IC362). The converted 1st IF signal is desired to receive. • ANTENNA SWITCHING CIRCUIT The RF signals from the IF IC (IC170, pin 9) are amplified by the noise amplifier, and rectified by the crystal filter (FI150, 151) to remove unwanted out-of...
Service Manual
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... From VCO LO SW Q50 BUFF Q53 PRE DRIVE Q54 PWR AM P D52 D90 ANT SW IC50 Q357 APC CTRL D91 PWR DET PCON T5V ANTENNA J1 LPF 4 - 2 4-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS TX AF CIRCUITS AF signals from int.
... From VCO LO SW Q50 BUFF Q53 PRE DRIVE Q54 PWR AM P D52 D90 ANT SW IC50 Q357 APC CTRL D91 PWR DET PCON T5V ANTENNA J1 LPF 4 - 2 4-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS TX AF CIRCUITS AF signals from int.
Service Manual
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.... 3) Adjust the TX frequency. (Loose Coupling) RF POWER METER (10 W/50 Ω) JIG cable FREQUENCY COUNTER (0.1-300 MHz) I/O CHECK WINDOW LOCK VOLTAGE Click to the antenna connector. 2) Verify that the lock voltage is in the above screen are example only. ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION OPERATION VALUE PLL LOCK 1 VOLTAGE (VERIFICATION...
.... 3) Adjust the TX frequency. (Loose Coupling) RF POWER METER (10 W/50 Ω) JIG cable FREQUENCY COUNTER (0.1-300 MHz) I/O CHECK WINDOW LOCK VOLTAGE Click to the antenna connector. 2) Verify that the lock voltage is in the above screen are example only. ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION OPERATION VALUE PLL LOCK 1 VOLTAGE (VERIFICATION...
Service Manual
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... will NOT be adjusted properly. MUST BE re-adjusted too. 1 [Noise] • CH. : 16 • Receiving 1) Connect a Signal genelator to the antenna connector, and set it as specified as below . Frequency : 156.8 MHz Modulation : 1 kHz Deviation : ±3.0 kHz Level : +20 dB...ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION OPERATION VALUE RX SENSITIVITY 1 [BPF T1] • CH. : 16 • Receiving 1) Connect a Signal genelator to the antenna connector, and set it as (Automatic specified as specified below. 2) Push the [ENTER] key of the PC. (Automatic adjustment...
... will NOT be adjusted properly. MUST BE re-adjusted too. 1 [Noise] • CH. : 16 • Receiving 1) Connect a Signal genelator to the antenna connector, and set it as specified as below . Frequency : 156.8 MHz Modulation : 1 kHz Deviation : ±3.0 kHz Level : +20 dB...ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION OPERATION VALUE RX SENSITIVITY 1 [BPF T1] • CH. : 16 • Receiving 1) Connect a Signal genelator to the antenna connector, and set it as (Automatic specified as specified below. 2) Push the [ENTER] key of the PC. (Automatic adjustment...
Service Manual
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... to the specified value using keys on the connected PC's keyboard. 5-4 TRANSMIT ADJUSTMENTS Select an adjustment item using keys, then set to the antenna connector. 2) Adjust the TX power. 5.6 W Except [AUS] 4.7 W [AUS] (Using BP-251; 1 With alkaline batteries) -Low power- 2 (Except [FRG]) (For [FRG]) 2 [RF Power (A_High)] [RF Power...
... to the specified value using keys on the connected PC's keyboard. 5-4 TRANSMIT ADJUSTMENTS Select an adjustment item using keys, then set to the antenna connector. 2) Adjust the TX power. 5.6 W Except [AUS] 4.7 W [AUS] (Using BP-251; 1 With alkaline batteries) -Low power- 2 (Except [FRG]) (For [FRG]) 2 [RF Power (A_High)] [RF Power...
Service Manual
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... the transceiver 5 - 6 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION DEVIATION 1 • CH. : 16 • TX power : Low [MOD] • Transmitting OPERATION VALUE 1) Connect a Modulation analyzer to the antenna connector through kHz the JIG cable. (see the illust below). 3) Adjust the deviation. HPF LPF De-emphasis Detector : OFF : 20 kHz : OFF : (P-P)/2 ¤ JIG CABLE...
... the transceiver 5 - 6 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ITEM TRANSCEIVER'S CONDITION DEVIATION 1 • CH. : 16 • TX power : Low [MOD] • Transmitting OPERATION VALUE 1) Connect a Modulation analyzer to the antenna connector through kHz the JIG cable. (see the illust below). 3) Adjust the deviation. HPF LPF De-emphasis Detector : OFF : 20 kHz : OFF : (P-P)/2 ¤ JIG CABLE...