Instruction Manual
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... cm (2 inches) from the body when transmitting and only use time ("50% duty cycle"). SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W AR N IN G Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during the course of employment by pressing the "PTT" switch. • ALWAYS use by the manufacturer for Safety Levels... are posted to one side. C AU TIO N tached, as this radio. A proper antenna is NOT intended for use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.). To provide the recipients of your mouth, and slightly off the radio in areas where signs are sensitive...
... cm (2 inches) from the body when transmitting and only use time ("50% duty cycle"). SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W AR N IN G Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during the course of employment by pressing the "PTT" switch. • ALWAYS use by the manufacturer for Safety Levels... are posted to one side. C AU TIO N tached, as this radio. A proper antenna is NOT intended for use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.). To provide the recipients of your mouth, and slightly off the radio in areas where signs are sensitive...
Instruction Manual
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.... However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are securely attached to this device under FCC regulations. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to the transceiver, and ...than the BP-226 or BP-227. NEVER connect the transceiver to operate this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. The IC-M88 employs waterproof con- NEVER connect the transceiver to JIS waterproof specification, Grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft ...
.... However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are securely attached to this device under FCC regulations. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to the transceiver, and ...than the BP-226 or BP-227. NEVER connect the transceiver to operate this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. The IC-M88 employs waterproof con- NEVER connect the transceiver to JIS waterproof specification, Grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft ...
Instruction Manual
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... v Function display 16 8 SET MODE 17-21 SET mode programming 17 SET mode items 18 1 OPERATING RULES 1 9 BATTERY CHARGING 22-26 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 2-3 Battery charging 22 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4-7 Front, top and side panels 4 Battery cautions 22 Optional BP-226 battery case 24 Function display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8-12 AD-100 installation 25 Optional...
... v Function display 16 8 SET MODE 17-21 SET mode programming 17 SET mode items 18 1 OPERATING RULES 1 9 BATTERY CHARGING 22-26 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 2-3 Battery charging 22 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4-7 Front, top and side panels 4 Battery cautions 22 Optional BP-226 battery case 24 Function display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8-12 AD-100 installation 25 Optional...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 • Stopper for the swivel belt clip 1 • Screws for the swivel belt clip 2 • Flexible antenna 1 • Handstrap 1 • Battery pack (BP-227 1 • AC adapter (BC-147A/E 1 • Battery charger (BC-152 1 *Depending on version w Clip the belt clip to the belt clip. D Swivel belt clip To attach: q Attach the...
... 1 • Stopper for the swivel belt clip 1 • Screws for the swivel belt clip 2 • Flexible antenna 1 • Handstrap 1 • Battery pack (BP-227 1 • AC adapter (BC-147A/E 1 • Battery charger (BC-152 1 *Depending on version w Clip the belt clip to the belt clip. D Swivel belt clip To attach: q Attach the...
Instruction Manual
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...; While pushing this switch, then set mode. !0 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; q Battery release button CAUTION!: When pushing the battery release button, slide the battery pack slightly in the direction of 4 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 9, 16...SWITCH [SQL] (p. 11) • Push this switch, turn the power ON to enter the set the squelch level with the battery release button. *Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a 'click' sound. PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 u CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] • Select an operating channel. ...
...; While pushing this switch, then set mode. !0 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; q Battery release button CAUTION!: When pushing the battery release button, slide the battery pack slightly in the direction of 4 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 9, 16...SWITCH [SQL] (p. 11) • Push this switch, turn the power ON to enter the set the squelch level with the battery release button. *Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a 'click' sound. PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 u CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] • Select an operating channel. ...
Instruction Manual
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qw e r t yu e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears when a tag channel is selected. (LAND !4 !3 channel group only) u BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required Discharged 6 y NARROW INDICATOR (p. 16) Appears when narrow channel spacing is selected. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal or when ...
qw e r t yu e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears when a tag channel is selected. (LAND !4 !3 channel group only) u BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required Discharged 6 y NARROW INDICATOR (p. 16) Appears when narrow channel spacing is selected. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal or when ...
Instruction Manual
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... mouth and speak at this point. no signal is released. (default) e Push [SQL] for longer distance communications. - Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for 1 sec. (see the SET mode on p. 19), and rotate volume to transmit, then speak into the microphone. -...u Release to conserve the battery power and it cannot be turned OFF. u Release [PTT] to select the output power if necessary. - IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of [VOL] may damage the transceiver. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer ...
... mouth and speak at this point. no signal is released. (default) e Push [SQL] for longer distance communications. - Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for 1 sec. (see the SET mode on p. 19), and rotate volume to transmit, then speak into the microphone. -...u Release to conserve the battery power and it cannot be turned OFF. u Release [PTT] to select the output power if necessary. - IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of [VOL] may damage the transceiver. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer ...
Instruction Manual
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... function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/triwatch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator and scrambler code*.
... function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/triwatch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator and scrambler code*.
Instruction Manual
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... drain by itself, and informs you in case a problem is turned ON, then it switches to +163°F (approx.) • Connected battery voltage • Water intrusion PUSH Self check OFF (default) Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed, see trouble shooting for... preset intervals. Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error 20 The following items are checked after the power is found. 8 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection "LC"...
... drain by itself, and informs you in case a problem is turned ON, then it switches to +163°F (approx.) • Connected battery voltage • Water intrusion PUSH Self check OFF (default) Self check ON When error messages as shown below are displayed, see trouble shooting for... preset intervals. Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error 20 The following items are checked after the power is found. 8 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection "LC"...
Instruction Manual
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... indicator "bt" This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is turned ON. In order to 32) available for 2 sec. after power is displayed for ... Indication Switch Beep tone function "bP" OFF / ON* / US Weather alert function "AL" OFF* / ON Priority scan function "Pr" OFF* / ON Battery voltage OFF (default) Battery voltage ON Scan resume timer Auto scan function "St" "AS" OFF* / ON OFF* / ON D Scrambler code "cd" (Available for I /S version only...
... indicator "bt" This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is turned ON. In order to 32) available for 2 sec. after power is displayed for ... Indication Switch Beep tone function "bP" OFF / ON* / US Weather alert function "AL" OFF* / ON Priority scan function "Pr" OFF* / ON Battery voltage OFF (default) Battery voltage ON Scan resume timer Auto scan function "St" "AS" OFF* / ON OFF* / ON D Scrambler code "cd" (Available for I /S version only...
Instruction Manual
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... charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to have no capacity even after discharge, or use the battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level, then remove it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the... may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. NEVER use another manufacturer's AC adapter. NEVER immerse the battery pack in intervals, and not for extended periods is functioning within -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) • Use the specified ...
... charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to have no capacity even after discharge, or use the battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level, then remove it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the... may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. NEVER use another manufacturer's AC adapter. NEVER immerse the battery pack in intervals, and not for extended periods is functioning within -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) • Use the specified ...
Instruction Manual
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... are correctly aligned with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. e Insert the battery pack with/without IC-M88) is inserted. BP-227 IC-M88 Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (with the charger groves. • For your convenience: Eyelet: USE a rubber band to a flat surface, such as...
... are correctly aligned with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. e Insert the battery pack with/without IC-M88) is inserted. BP-227 IC-M88 Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (with the charger groves. • For your convenience: Eyelet: USE a rubber band to a flat surface, such as...
Instruction Manual
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... the ribbon are set correctly, and do not mix new and old batteries together. • Keep battery contacts clean. The IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional BP-226 battery case When using the optional battery case attached to clean battery terminals once a week. 24 Fig.1 BP-226 q Latch w e Fig.2 Ribbon Fig.3 Gasket...
... the ribbon are set correctly, and do not mix new and old batteries together. • Keep battery contacts clean. The IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional BP-226 battery case When using the optional battery case attached to clean battery terminals once a week. 24 Fig.1 BP-226 q Latch w e Fig.2 Ribbon Fig.3 Gasket...
Instruction Manual
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q w Desktop charger adapter Connectors Screws supplied with the connector, then install the adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N. BATTERY CHARGING 9 AD-100 installation Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the charger with the supplied screws. Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 desktop charger adapter with the charger adapter Plugs 25
q w Desktop charger adapter Connectors Screws supplied with the connector, then install the adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N. BATTERY CHARGING 9 AD-100 installation Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the charger with the supplied screws. Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 desktop charger adapter with the charger adapter Plugs 25
Instruction Manual
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... Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/7 A minimum The following are additionally required. • AD-100 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be supplied with some versions.) AD-100 charger adapter is installed in each slot. BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter (Not supplied ...with BC-119N depending on version). The following are installed in BC-119N. D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be used instead of the AC...
... Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/7 A minimum The following are additionally required. • AD-100 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be supplied with some versions.) AD-100 charger adapter is installed in each slot. BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter (Not supplied ...with BC-119N depending on version). The following are installed in BC-119N. D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be used instead of the AC...
Instruction Manual
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...11 p. 10 - Scan does not start. • "TAG" channels are for 1 sec. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to see whether the transceiver works properly or not. 28 not be changed. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for... internal temperature has returned to select high power. pgs. 8, 9, 29 p. 22 p. 10 The displayed channel • Lock function is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 8.8 V. p. 14 No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to cancel the p. 12...
...11 p. 10 - Scan does not start. • "TAG" channels are for 1 sec. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to see whether the transceiver works properly or not. 28 not be changed. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for... internal temperature has returned to select high power. pgs. 8, 9, 29 p. 22 p. 10 The displayed channel • Lock function is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 8.8 V. p. 14 No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to cancel the p. 12...
Instruction Manual
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...or the optional BC-119N/121N. • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. BP-227 must be supplied depending on version. An AC adapter may be charged with the transceiver. The same as supplied with the transceiver.../E AC ADAPTER Used for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for regular charging of up to 2.5 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER...
...or the optional BC-119N/121N. • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. BP-227 must be supplied depending on version. An AC adapter may be charged with the transceiver. The same as supplied with the transceiver.../E AC ADAPTER Used for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for regular charging of up to 2.5 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER...