Instruction Manual
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Belt Clip (MB86, MB-103), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-245), Speaker-microphone (HM-125), Headset with headset... should "talk into the speaker". The microphone is transmitting when the "TX indicator" lights. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. W AR N IN G This radio has been evaluated for Safety ...for more than those specified may exceed FCC RF exposure limits. To ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy that are sensitive to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are posted to ...
Belt Clip (MB86, MB-103), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-245), Speaker-microphone (HM-125), Headset with headset... should "talk into the speaker". The microphone is transmitting when the "TX indicator" lights. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. W AR N IN G This radio has been evaluated for Safety ...for more than those specified may exceed FCC RF exposure limits. To ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy that are sensitive to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are posted to ...
Instruction Manual
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... transceiver. State the nature of vessel) 3. tance required. 6. 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 indication of the vessel. 4. "LOCATED AT your position) 5. Give any reason to suspect the waterproo...
... transceiver. State the nature of vessel) 3. tance required. 6. 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 indication of the vessel. 4. "LOCATED AT your position) 5. Give any reason to suspect the waterproo...
Instruction Manual
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...for 30 min.). KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of Icom Incor- Such a connection will perform best if the microphone is closer than the BP-245. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to this device under FCC regulations. ...inch) from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. The IC-M72 employs submersible con- porated (Japan) in serious damage to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of children. For the U.S.A. Icom, Icom Inc. The transceiver will ruin the transceiver. PRECAUTION RWARNING! ...
...for 30 min.). KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of Icom Incor- Such a connection will perform best if the microphone is closer than the BP-245. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to this device under FCC regulations. ...inch) from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. The IC-M72 employs submersible con- porated (Japan) in serious damage to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of children. For the U.S.A. Icom, Icom Inc. The transceiver will ruin the transceiver. PRECAUTION RWARNING! ...
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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... antenna when carrying the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Facilitates carrying. 2 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. r t y u D Handstrap Pass...
... antenna when carrying the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Facilitates carrying. 2 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. r t y u D Handstrap Pass...
Instruction Manual
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... a screwdriver, to carefully release the latch. 3 Be careful when releasing the latch. you may injure yourself. Supplied screws w Lock the battery pack with the latch. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver as illustrated below . D Belt clip 2 Attach the belt clip to open it- Instead, use a fi...
... a screwdriver, to carefully release the latch. 3 Be careful when releasing the latch. you may injure yourself. Supplied screws w Lock the battery pack with the latch. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver as illustrated below . D Belt clip 2 Attach the belt clip to open it- Instead, use a fi...
Instruction Manual
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... voltage). 5 lected. o SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional external speaker-microphone or headset. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is se- NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is selected. Function display...Connects the supplied antenna. w TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15) Appears when TAG channel is ac- e BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. tive. *Available with the USA versions only. • Push to return to the condition ...
... voltage). 5 lected. o SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional external speaker-microphone or headset. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is se- NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is selected. Function display...Connects the supplied antenna. w TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15) Appears when TAG channel is ac- e BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. tive. *Available with the USA versions only. • Push to return to the condition ...
Instruction Manual
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...;U/I /C] to return to store your most often used for establishing initial contact with another station and for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. 4 BASIC OPERATION Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to the transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging. To avoid damage to using the ...appear. • Call channel can 4 be re-programmed (p. 10) and may be re-programmed. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. q Push [16•9] to select the operating channel. w Push [CH/WX•U/I /C] to return...
...;U/I /C] to return to store your most often used for establishing initial contact with another station and for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. 4 BASIC OPERATION Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to the transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging. To avoid damage to using the ...appear. • Call channel can 4 be re-programmed (p. 10) and may be re-programmed. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. q Push [16•9] to select the operating channel. w Push [CH/WX•U/I /C] to return...
Instruction Manual
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...transmission. Channel 70 cannot be necessary at this point. no signal is received for longer distance communications. - y Release [PTT] to conserve battery power, choose high power for 5 sec. To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the ICM72 has a time-out timer function. of ...when high power is emitted from your transmitted signal, pause a second after 5 min. t Push to transmit y Release to conserve the battery power. BASIC OPERATION 4 Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may be used for low power only. w Set the volume ...
...transmission. Channel 70 cannot be necessary at this point. no signal is received for longer distance communications. - y Release [PTT] to conserve battery power, choose high power for 5 sec. To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the ICM72 has a time-out timer function. of ...when high power is emitted from your transmitted signal, pause a second after 5 min. t Push to transmit y Release to conserve the battery power. BASIC OPERATION 4 Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may be used for low power only. w Set the volume ...
Instruction Manual
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...‡ Dual/Tri-watch function, monitor key action, backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function Scroll speed Channel name scroll type Squelch sensitivity Battery voltage indication Self-check function 17 7 SET MODE SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of the item. Display backlight LCD...
...‡ Dual/Tri-watch function, monitor key action, backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function Scroll speed Channel name scroll type Squelch sensitivity Battery voltage indication Self-check function 17 7 SET MODE SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of the item. Display backlight LCD...
Instruction Manual
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...- Afterwards, 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... Lo. Power save ON (default) Push Power save function is turned OFF. 7 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection " " The contrast of this document for advice. (p. 30) Battery voltage error Temperature error Water intrusion 20
...- Afterwards, 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... Lo. Power save ON (default) Push Power save function is turned OFF. 7 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection " " The contrast of this document for advice. (p. 30) Battery voltage error Temperature error Water intrusion 20
Instruction Manual
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... scroll (default). • 2: The channel name/comment scrolls regardless of the number of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. 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...
... scroll (default). • 2: The channel name/comment scrolls regardless of the number of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... result in areas with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with fluid from inside the battery. 23 Immediately wash, using the battery if it is not waterproof. • R DANGER! tery. Misuse can result. Excessive temperatures may cause a rupture or explosion. • R DANGER! Immediately stop using...
... result in areas with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with fluid from inside the battery. 23 Immediately wash, using the battery if it is not waterproof. • R DANGER! tery. Misuse can result. Excessive temperatures may cause a rupture or explosion. • R DANGER! Immediately stop using...
Instruction Manual
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...fied temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to rupture. • CAUTION! Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may exceed that the specified temperature range of the battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of its operating temperature range. • CAUTION...
...fied temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to rupture. • CAUTION! Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may exceed that the specified temperature range of the battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of its operating temperature range. • CAUTION...
Instruction Manual
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...transceiver power OFF during charging. w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights orange. NOTE: The battery charger, BC-166, has charging timer. Charger indicator Transceiver Battery pack AC adapter 25 BATTERY CHARGING 8 D Charging q Connect the AC ...adapter as shown below. 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...
...transceiver power OFF during charging. w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights orange. NOTE: The battery charger, BC-166, has charging timer. Charger indicator Transceiver Battery pack AC adapter 25 BATTERY CHARGING 8 D Charging q Connect the AC ...adapter as shown below. 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...
Instruction Manual
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.... • AD-114 charger adapter • An AC adapter (BC-145) or the DC power cable (OPC- 515L/CP-17L). Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack Supplied screws AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-119N+AD-114 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of... battery packs. 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 3-pin...
.... • AD-114 charger adapter • An AC adapter (BC-145) or the DC power cable (OPC- 515L/CP-17L). Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack Supplied screws AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-119N+AD-114 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of... battery packs. 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 3-pin...
Instruction Manual
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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. 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.
Instruction Manual
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...8226; Beep tones are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as "TAG" channels. blinks 30 • Recharge the battery pack. The transceiver does not • The battery is too loud. while not speaking when using VOX function. • Push [ ] and [H/L•LOCK] to deactivate the VOX...• Set the beep tones to cancel the function. p. 11 p. 9 p. 12 - Self check error. • The connected battery pack's voltage is more • Verify the battery voltage is outside of -35°C to lower sensitive value. pgs. 25-27 p. 3 No sound from the speaker. • Dry...
...8226; Beep tones are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as "TAG" channels. blinks 30 • Recharge the battery pack. The transceiver does not • The battery is too loud. while not speaking when using VOX function. • Push [ ] and [H/L•LOCK] to deactivate the VOX...• Set the beep tones to cancel the function. p. 11 p. 9 p. 12 - Self check error. • The connected battery pack's voltage is more • Verify the battery voltage is outside of -35°C to lower sensitive value. pgs. 25-27 p. 3 No sound from the speaker. • Dry...
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. approx.): TX High (at 6 W) 1.7 A TX Mid. (at 3 W) 1.3 A TX Low (at 7.5 V DC; frequency deviation • Adjacent channel power...
... • 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. approx.): TX High (at 6 W) 1.7 A TX Mid. (at 3 W) 1.3 A TX Low (at 7.5 V DC; frequency deviation • Adjacent channel power...
Instruction Manual
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... 4 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. 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...with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type. 14 OPTIONS D BATTERY CASE AND PACK • BP-245 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/2000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver. 14 Available or applicable options may differ according to...
... 4 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. 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...with the transceiver. • MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type. 14 OPTIONS D BATTERY CASE AND PACK • BP-245 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/2000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver. 14 Available or applicable options may differ according to...