Instruction Manual
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...of total radio use one of your mouth. In addition, your belt, etc., to be exceeded. Belt Clip (MB86, MB-103), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-245), Speaker-microphone (HM-125), Headset with headset adapter (HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 with the FCC RF exposure limits for... The information listed above provides the user with this radio operates within the FCC allowable limits for "Occupational Use Only". SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. Use of RF exposure, and what to do so. The microphone is within FCC RF exposure ...
...of total radio use one of your mouth. In addition, your belt, etc., to be exceeded. Belt Clip (MB86, MB-103), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-245), Speaker-microphone (HM-125), Headset with headset adapter (HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 with the FCC RF exposure limits for... The information listed above provides the user with this radio operates within the FCC allowable limits for "Occupational Use Only". SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. Use of RF exposure, and what to do so. The microphone is within FCC RF exposure ...
Instruction Manual
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... requires assistance, contact other indication of the vessel. 4. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in cases where the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is any other information which might facil- "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY." 2. ii tance required. 6. Give any reason to suspect...
... requires assistance, contact other indication of the vessel. 4. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in cases where the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is any other information which might facil- "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY." 2. ii tance required. 6. Give any reason to suspect...
Instruction Manual
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KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from exposed parts of Icom Incor- MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is closer than the BP-245. struction (1.5 m; 4.9...in serious damage to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Such a connection will result in an electric shock. The IC-M72 employs submersible con- Icom, Icom Inc. This may be guaranteed due to the transceiver....
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from exposed parts of Icom Incor- MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is closer than the BP-245. struction (1.5 m; 4.9...in serious damage to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Such a connection will result in an electric shock. The IC-M72 employs submersible con- Icom, Icom Inc. This may be guaranteed due to the transceiver....
Instruction Manual
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... 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 16 Description 16 Operation 16 7 SET MODE 17-22 SET mode programming 17 SET mode items 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING 23-27 Battery cautions 23 Supplied battery charger 25 Optional battery chargers 26 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 28 Attachment 28 Detachment 28 10 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 29 HM-125 descriptions 29 Attachment...
... 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 16 Description 16 Operation 16 7 SET MODE 17-22 SET mode programming 17 SET mode items 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING 23-27 Battery cautions 23 Supplied battery charger 25 Optional battery chargers 26 9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 28 Attachment 28 Detachment 28 10 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 29 HM-125 descriptions 29 Attachment...
Instruction Manual
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... transceiver as illustrated at left. Facilitates carrying. 2 NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. q Handstrap 1 w Battery charger 1 e Screws for the battery charger (M3.5×30 2 r Belt clip (with screws 1 t AC adapter 1 y Li-Ion battery pack 1 u Flexible antenna 1 q w e Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting...
... transceiver as illustrated at left. Facilitates carrying. 2 NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. q Handstrap 1 w Battery charger 1 e Screws for the battery charger (M3.5×30 2 r Belt clip (with screws 1 t AC adapter 1 y Li-Ion battery pack 1 u Flexible antenna 1 q w e Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting...
Instruction Manual
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... the tip of a screwdriver, to carefully release the latch. 3 Instead, use a finger nail to the transceiver as below . 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver as illustrated below . Be careful when releasing the latch. you may injure yourself. D Belt clip 2 Attach the belt clip to...
... the tip of a screwdriver, to carefully release the latch. 3 Instead, use a finger nail to the transceiver as below . 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver as illustrated below . Be careful when releasing the latch. you may injure yourself. D Belt clip 2 Attach the belt clip to...
Instruction Manual
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... Connects the supplied antenna. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is selected. e BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. tive. *Available with the USA versions only. • Push to return to the condition before selecting the chan- ...In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. • "DUP" appears when a duplex channel is se- Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is ac- The function display shows which channel group is overcharged (or over voltage). 5
... Connects the supplied antenna. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is selected. e BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. tive. *Available with the USA versions only. • Push to return to the condition before selecting the chan- ...In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. • "DUP" appears when a duplex channel is se- Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is ac- The function display shows which channel group is overcharged (or over voltage). 5
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...often used for establishing initial contact with another station and for quick recall. q Push and hold [16•9] for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. The call channel number appear. • Call channel can 4 be re-programmed (p. 10) ... communications. To avoid damage to the condition before selecting Channel 9 (call channel. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch . In addition, the call channels.
...often used for establishing initial contact with another station and for quick recall. q Push and hold [16•9] for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. The call channel number appear. • Call channel can 4 be re-programmed (p. 10) ... communications. To avoid damage to the condition before selecting Channel 9 (call channel. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch . In addition, the call channels.
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... time-out timer function. e Push [Y]/[Z] to receive. "LOW" appears when low power is selected; t Push and hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to conserve the battery power. Channel 70 cannot be necessary at this point. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after pushing [PTT], hold [PTT] to conserve... battery power, choose high power for low power only. "MID" appears when middle power is selected; Choose low or mid. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability ...
... time-out timer function. e Push [Y]/[Z] to receive. "LOW" appears when low power is selected; t Push and hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to conserve the battery power. Channel 70 cannot be necessary at this point. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after pushing [PTT], hold [PTT] to conserve... battery power, choose high power for low power only. "MID" appears when middle power is selected; Choose low or mid. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability ...
Instruction Manual
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..., backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function Scroll speed Channel name scroll type Squelch sensitivity Battery voltage indication Self-check function 17 Display backlight LCD contrast Power save function, self check function, battery voltage indication, squelch sensitivity, channel name scroll type, scroll speed, scrambler code, VOX gain and VOX delay...
..., backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function Scroll speed Channel name scroll type Squelch sensitivity Battery voltage indication Self-check function 17 Display backlight LCD contrast Power save function, self check function, battery voltage indication, squelch sensitivity, channel name scroll type, scroll speed, scrambler code, VOX gain and VOX delay...
Instruction Manual
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tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for advice. (p. 30) Battery voltage error Temperature error Water intrusion 20 Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is found ..., the radio switches to normal operation mode. • Temperature : Outside of -35°C to +73°C; -31°F to +163°F (approx.) • Connected battery voltage • Water intrusion Push Self check OFF (default) Self check ON When any of the bellow error messages appear, see the troubleshooting section of...
tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for advice. (p. 30) Battery voltage error Temperature error Water intrusion 20 Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is found ..., the radio switches to normal operation mode. • Temperature : Outside of -35°C to +73°C; -31°F to +163°F (approx.) • Connected battery voltage • Water intrusion Push Self check OFF (default) Self check ON When any of the bellow error messages appear, see the troubleshooting section of...
Instruction Manual
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...• 2: Scrolls 2.5 characters in a second. • 3: Scrolls 2 characters in a second. 7 " Scroll speed 1 Push Scroll speed 3 21 SET MODE 7 D Battery voltage indicator " " This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery pack's voltage when the power is ON. • The voltage of characters after power is not easily affected by...name/comment is 7 character or less, it does not scroll (default). • 2: The channel name/comment scrolls regardless of the number of the connected battery pack is displayed for 1 sec. (approx.) then scrolls.
...• 2: Scrolls 2.5 characters in a second. • 3: Scrolls 2 characters in a second. 7 " Scroll speed 1 Push Scroll speed 3 21 SET MODE 7 D Battery voltage indicator " " This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery pack's voltage when the power is ON. • The voltage of characters after power is not easily affected by...name/comment is 7 character or less, it does not scroll (default). • 2: The channel name/comment scrolls regardless of the number of the connected battery pack is displayed for 1 sec. (approx.) then scrolls.
Instruction Manual
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... an abnormal odor, heats up, or is tested and approved for use a wet battery. Rinse your eyes, blindness can also cause other liquids. D Battery caution • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom transceiver. If fluid from inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! High temperature buildup in...
... an abnormal odor, heats up, or is tested and approved for use a wet battery. Rinse your eyes, blindness can also cause other liquids. D Battery caution • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom transceiver. If fluid from inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! High temperature buildup in...
Instruction Manual
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... by the specified time, stop charging. • WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in direct sunlight. NEVER insert the battery and transceiver (battery attached to rupture. • CAUTION! Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). You may not work properly because it must be...
... by the specified time, stop charging. • WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in direct sunlight. NEVER insert the battery and transceiver (battery attached to rupture. • CAUTION! Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). You may not work properly because it must be...
Instruction Manual
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...transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights orange. The timer stops the charging process after 14 hours (ap- 8 prox.). Supplied battery charger D BC-166 installation • To a desktop • To a wall Supplied screws Supplied screws q e w • For added ...stability Eyelet: Use a rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired. BATTERY CHARGING 8 D Charging q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. NOTE: The battery charger, BC-166, has charging timer. e Charge the battery pack approx. 11 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. • ...
...transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights orange. The timer stops the charging process after 14 hours (ap- 8 prox.). Supplied battery charger D BC-166 installation • To a desktop • To a wall Supplied screws Supplied screws q e w • For added ...stability Eyelet: Use a rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired. BATTERY CHARGING 8 D Charging q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. NOTE: The battery charger, BC-166, has charging timer. e Charge the battery pack approx. 11 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. • ...
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... Supplied screws AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-119N+AD-114 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. AD-114 charger adapter is installed in the direction of the arrow, then use the supplied 2 screws to secure the charger adapter to ...the AD-114 desktop charger adapter's plug. 8 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers D AD-114 installation qConnect both the 3-pin and 10-pin connectors of the charger to the charger. Desktop charger adapter 10-pin connector...
... Supplied screws AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-119N+AD-114 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. AD-114 charger adapter is installed in the direction of the arrow, then use the supplied 2 screws to secure the charger adapter to ...the AD-114 desktop charger adapter's plug. 8 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers D AD-114 installation qConnect both the 3-pin and 10-pin connectors of the charger to the charger. Desktop charger adapter 10-pin connector...
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D Rapid charging with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) BATTERY CHARGING 8 8 27 The following options are additionally required. • Six AD-114 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Turn power OFF Transceiver AC adapter Battery pack (Purchase separately) AD-114 charger adapters are installed in each slot. DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with the BC-121N+AD-114 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously.
D Rapid charging with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A) BATTERY CHARGING 8 8 27 The following options are additionally required. • Six AD-114 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Turn power OFF Transceiver AC adapter Battery pack (Purchase separately) AD-114 charger adapters are installed in each slot. DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with the BC-121N+AD-114 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously.
Instruction Manual
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... Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to the transceiver. p. 12 p. 22 "CHARGE" comment • The connected battery is impossible, • Some channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as "TAG" channels. pgs. 25-27 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...p. 9 The displayed channel • Lock function is too loud. blinks 30 • Recharge the battery pack. selected. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. • The battery is overcharged. • The output power is correct. • Push [H/L•LOCK] to cancel the...
... Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to the transceiver. p. 12 p. 22 "CHARGE" comment • The connected battery is impossible, • Some channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as "TAG" channels. pgs. 25-27 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...p. 9 The displayed channel • Lock function is too loud. blinks 30 • Recharge the battery pack. selected. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. • The battery is overcharged. • The output power is correct. • Push [H/L•LOCK] to cancel the...
Instruction Manual
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... • Frequency coverage : TX 156.025-157.425 MHz RX 156.050-163.275 MHz • Mode : 16K0G3E • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom's battery pack only • Current drain (at 1 W) 0.7 A RX Max. frequency deviation • Adjacent channel power • Spurious emissions : 6 W* (High), 3 W (Middle) and 1 W (Low) *5 W for some versions : Variable...
... • Frequency coverage : TX 156.025-157.425 MHz RX 156.050-163.275 MHz • Mode : 16K0G3E • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom's battery pack only • Current drain (at 1 W) 0.7 A RX Max. frequency deviation • Adjacent channel power • Spurious emissions : 6 W* (High), 3 W (Middle) and 1 W (Low) *5 W for some versions : Variable...
Instruction Manual
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... time: approx. 3 to 4 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver. 14 Available or applicable options may differ according to your authorized dealer for regular charging of...to 4 hours. • BC-166 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/E/BM-95V AC ADAPTER Used for details. 33 Charging time: approx. 3 to 6 battery packs (six AD-114's are non-waterproof. 13 • FA-S64V FLEXIBLE ANTENNA Same as that supplied with the charger depending on versions. OPC-515L...
... time: approx. 3 to 4 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver. 14 Available or applicable options may differ according to your authorized dealer for regular charging of...to 4 hours. • BC-166 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/E/BM-95V AC ADAPTER Used for details. 33 Charging time: approx. 3 to 6 battery packs (six AD-114's are non-waterproof. 13 • FA-S64V FLEXIBLE ANTENNA Same as that supplied with the charger depending on versions. OPC-515L...