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..., wet (fresh water) cloth, then, dry it with Icom' s state 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. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - injury or an explosion may occur. DDUSING CHANNEL 16 1. If disregarded, NOTE inconvenience only. While holding down...
..., wet (fresh water) cloth, then, dry it with Icom' s state 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. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - injury or an explosion may occur. DDUSING CHANNEL 16 1. If disregarded, NOTE inconvenience only. While holding down...
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... 10 to cause harmful interference in electrical and electronic 4 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. Operation of IC-M37E 1 A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference at his own The ...Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la réglementation FCC. restriction of the use of their working life. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre 18 un rayonnement de fréquence radio. Do not dispose of the which case the user...
... 10 to cause harmful interference in electrical and electronic 4 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. Operation of IC-M37E 1 A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference at his own The ...Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la réglementation FCC. restriction of the use of their working life. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre 18 un rayonnement de fréquence radio. Do not dispose of the which case the user...
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... IC-M37E (Except AUS 25 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 ■■ Front, top and side panels 4 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 ■■ Function Display 5 INDEX 27 4 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■■ Battery caution 6 ■■ 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 volume...
... IC-M37E (Except AUS 25 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 ■■ Front, top and side panels 4 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 ■■ Function Display 5 INDEX 27 4 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■■ Battery caution 6 ■■ 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 volume...
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... use of Icom NOTE: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in your ears. Icom is not responsible for dust protection 1 or non-Icom chargers. Information: 6 transmitting. In this instruction manual, the transceiver 7 RRWARNING! ■■ PRECAUTIONS RRWARNING! U.S.A.: USA Export: EXP Europe: EUR The continuous high volume operation German: FRG Dutch: HOL U.K.: UK 9 may be careful when placing the battery...
... use of Icom NOTE: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in your ears. Icom is not responsible for dust protection 1 or non-Icom chargers. Information: 6 transmitting. In this instruction manual, the transceiver 7 RRWARNING! ■■ PRECAUTIONS RRWARNING! U.S.A.: USA Export: EXP Europe: EUR The continuous high volume operation German: FRG Dutch: HOL U.K.: UK 9 may be careful when placing the battery...
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... situations to RF electromagnetic in the Frequency Range from the body when transmitting, and only use the Icom belt-clips listed on page 22 when attaching the radio to your expose The radio transmitter is designed for use time ("50% duty cycle"). of this product. Occupational/Controlled Use To ensure that this radio. radio is within the FCC and IC RF exposure limits 9 10 11 12 13...
... situations to RF electromagnetic in the Frequency Range from the body when transmitting, and only use the Icom belt-clips listed on page 22 when attaching the radio to your expose The radio transmitter is designed for use time ("50% duty cycle"). of this product. Occupational/Controlled Use To ensure that this radio. radio is within the FCC and IC RF exposure limits 9 10 11 12 13...
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...] 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 the 4 7 transceiver ON or OFF. 5 6 7 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo]/[ ] Speaker ••Push to set...
...] 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 the 4 7 transceiver ON or OFF. 5 6 7 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo]/[ ] Speaker ••Push to set...
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..." blinks when adjusting the volume level. 4 12 8 9 SUB CHANNEL READOUT 5 ••Displays the volume/squelch level 11 10 9 while adjusting the level. (p. 12) 6 ••Displays Channel 16 during Dualwatch or Tri-watch . 7 (p. 16) ••Displays the Set mode item while in 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...
..." blinks when adjusting the volume level. 4 12 8 9 SUB CHANNEL READOUT 5 ••Displays the volume/squelch level 11 10 9 while adjusting the level. (p. 12) 6 ••Displays Channel 16 during Dualwatch or Tri-watch . 7 (p. 16) ••Displays the Set mode item while in 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...
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The charger is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery 9 BE SURE to replace the battery pack from the battery charger. Remove it from the transceiver after manufacturing, even if it still holds time limit may use the battery pack causing the battery to be left unused for a long time, it safely in use. 7 NEVER charge the battery pack in direct 2 period of time. NEVER charge the 4 until the...
The charger is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery 9 BE SURE to replace the battery pack from the battery charger. Remove it from the transceiver after manufacturing, even if it still holds time limit may use the battery pack causing the battery to be left unused for a long time, it safely in use. 7 NEVER charge the battery pack in direct 2 period of time. NEVER charge the 4 until the...
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... EXP (Other) NOTE: You cannot transmit on the transceiver version. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. The Call channel is used channels in the standby, you must monitor Channel 16. It is scanned during both Dualwatch 4 and Tri-watch . While in each Channel Group, for quick recall. 10 See page 13 for 1 second to...
... EXP (Other) NOTE: You cannot transmit on the transceiver version. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. The Call channel is used channels in the standby, you must monitor Channel 16. It is scanned during both Dualwatch 4 and Tri-watch . While in each Channel Group, for quick recall. 10 See page 13 for 1 second to...
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... the Weather Alert item. ••" " is displayed on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. * When used within range of monitoring broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceivers are capable* of the broadcasts. 1. Push [▲] or [▼] to exit the Set mode. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions) The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. The Weather channel list Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (MHz...
... the Weather Alert item. ••" " is displayed on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. * When used within range of monitoring broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceivers are capable* of the broadcasts. 1. Push [▲] or [▼] to exit the Set mode. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions) The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. The Weather channel list Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency (MHz...
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...; Adjusting the volume level You can be fully charged for battery charging. 3 1. Push [VOL/SQL] once to exit the Volume Adjustment mode. 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. Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the Volume Adjustment mode. 2. Release [PTT...
...; Adjusting the volume level You can be fully charged for battery charging. 3 1. Push [VOL/SQL] once to exit the Volume Adjustment mode. 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. Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the Volume Adjustment mode. 2. Release [PTT...
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.... ■■ Monitor function The monitor function opens the squelch. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Adjusting the squelch level Squelch enables the audio to be selected in the set to the maximum level. ••Push [VOL/SQL] and [▲] again to hear weak signals. 1. zz While holding down both [SCAN] and [Hi/Lo] for 1 second. ••" " is displayed. ••A low frequency vibration sounds is heard...
.... ■■ Monitor function The monitor function opens the squelch. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Adjusting the squelch level Squelch enables the audio to be selected in the set to the maximum level. ••Push [VOL/SQL] and [▲] again to hear weak signals. 1. zz While holding down both [SCAN] and [Hi/Lo] for 1 second. ••" " is displayed. ••A low frequency vibration sounds is heard...
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...;] to select the registered channel. 3. Mode Light Emergency Key [VOL/SQL] [SCAN] Function Turns ON the an LCD and key backlight. LL The CH History is saved, even if the transceiver is displayed when using alkaline batteries. An emergency alarm sounds, and the sound gradually becomes louder. BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Setting the Call channel By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. LL The function...
...;] to select the registered channel. 3. Mode Light Emergency Key [VOL/SQL] [SCAN] Function Turns ON the an LCD and key backlight. LL The CH History is saved, even if the transceiver is displayed when using alkaline batteries. An emergency alarm sounds, and the sound gradually becomes louder. BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Setting the Call channel By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. LL The function...
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... "Beep" item is displayed. 2 LL When the transceiver is displayed for each selectable channel group. 17 Push [16/C] to select an item. 4 3. Push [VOL/SQL], or push [▲] or [▼] while holding down [VOL/SQL], and within 1 second, push [ ]. 8 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your preference and operating style. 1 1. This will turn ON...
... "Beep" item is displayed. 2 LL When the transceiver is displayed for each selectable channel group. 17 Push [16/C] to select an item. 4 3. Push [VOL/SQL], or push [▲] or [▼] while holding down [VOL/SQL], and within 1 second, push [ ]. 8 SET MODE ■■ Using the Set mode You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your preference and operating style. 1 1. This will turn ON...
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.... Weather Alert tone. ON: The transceiver detects the Weather Alert tone, and the " " icon blinks and a beep sounds. OFF: T he transceiver's display contrast is set to High. Lo: T he scan type is set to "Priority," which sequentially searches all Favorite channels in less than 1 second. OFF: The function is pushed, a beep sounds. OFF: The transceiver does not detect a while operating on another channel. SQL Key Action " " The function temporarily opens the squelch. Backlight " " Turns...
.... Weather Alert tone. ON: The transceiver detects the Weather Alert tone, and the " " icon blinks and a beep sounds. OFF: T he transceiver's display contrast is set to High. Lo: T he scan type is set to "Priority," which sequentially searches all Favorite channels in less than 1 second. OFF: The function is pushed, a beep sounds. OFF: The transceiver does not detect a while operating on another channel. SQL Key Action " " The function temporarily opens the squelch. Backlight " " Turns...
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... Turns the Float'n Flash Power Save into a microphone by pushing [VOL/SQL] while holding down [PTT], regardless of them send out intermittent light when the 1 - 2 Every 30 seconds Every - 8 9 transceiver is set period of digits to display the Low Battery Alarm " " Selects whether or not an alarm sounds 1 channel number. The beep interval changes, as "78A." Sets the Delay Timer Subfunction to the 3 4d: T he channel number is OFF. Beep...
... Turns the Float'n Flash Power Save into a microphone by pushing [VOL/SQL] while holding down [PTT], regardless of them send out intermittent light when the 1 - 2 Every 30 seconds Every - 8 9 transceiver is set period of digits to display the Low Battery Alarm " " Selects whether or not an alarm sounds 1 channel number. The beep interval changes, as "78A." Sets the Delay Timer Subfunction to the 3 4d: T he channel number is OFF. Beep...
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....3 oz (including battery pack, antenna, and belt clip) Transmitter Rated output power SAR 10g Modulation Maximum frequency deviation Frequency error Spurious emissions Adjacent channel power Audio harmonic distortion (at 20 dB SINAD -5 dBμ 0.2 W 0.7 W (typical) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 v17 18 21 General Frequency TX coverage RX Type of 6 dB octave from 300 Hz ~ 3000 Hz Receiver Sensitivity (typical) Squelch sensitivity (typical...
....3 oz (including battery pack, antenna, and belt clip) Transmitter Rated output power SAR 10g Modulation Maximum frequency deviation Frequency error Spurious emissions Adjacent channel power Audio harmonic distortion (at 20 dB SINAD -5 dBμ 0.2 W 0.7 W (typical) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 v17 18 21 General Frequency TX coverage RX Type of 6 dB octave from 300 Hz ~ 3000 Hz Receiver Sensitivity (typical) Squelch sensitivity (typical...
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... ■■ Specifications Receiver Adjacent channel selectivity Spurious response Intermodulation Hum 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...
... ■■ Specifications Receiver Adjacent channel selectivity Spurious response Intermodulation Hum 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...
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.... (p. 12) You cannot transmit, or cannot select high power. zz Some channels are not set too low. →→Adjust the volume level. zz The keypad is locked. →→Hold down [ ] for low power or receive only by regulations. →→Change channels. (p. 9) zz The output power is set . →→Set the Favorite channels. (p. 15) No beep sounds. zz The battery is exhausted. →→Recharge the battery pack. (p. 8) zz The...
.... (p. 12) You cannot transmit, or cannot select high power. zz Some channels are not set too low. →→Adjust the volume level. zz The keypad is locked. →→Hold down [ ] for low power or receive only by regulations. →→Change channels. (p. 9) zz The output power is set . →→Set the Favorite channels. (p. 15) No beep sounds. zz The battery is exhausted. →→Recharge the battery pack. (p. 8) zz The...
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... 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 function 12 O OPC-2416 8, 22 Options 22 P Panel description 4 Power OFF Subfunction 13 Battery Voltage 13 Emergency 13 Flash 13 Light 13 Power Save 18 Tri-watch 16 V Volume Loud 12 Mute 12 Volume level 11 W Weather Alert 10 Setting 10 Weather channels 10 WX Alert 18...
... 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 function 12 O OPC-2416 8, 22 Options 22 P Panel description 4 Power OFF Subfunction 13 Battery Voltage 13 Emergency 13 Flash 13 Light 13 Power Save 18 Tri-watch 16 V Volume Loud 12 Mute 12 Volume level 11 W Weather Alert 10 Setting 10 Weather channels 10 WX Alert 18...