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... WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! With proper care, this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. The IC-M25/IC-M25EURO vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of the art technology and craftsmanship. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for choosing this product should provide you...
... WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! With proper care, this Icom product. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. The IC-M25/IC-M25EURO vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of the art technology and craftsmanship. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for choosing this product should provide you...
Instruction Manual
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... this product. RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. Use of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off to make him or her aware of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits of this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by pressing the "PTT" switch. • A LWAYS keep the antenna at the distance...
... this product. RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. Use of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off to make him or her aware of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits of this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by pressing the "PTT" switch. • A LWAYS keep the antenna at the distance...
Instruction Manual
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... the reach of the transceiver to the radio. RWARNING! DO NOT use or place the radio in direct sunlight or in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other than the products specified by unauthorized modification. MAKE SURE the antenna and battery cover are dry before attachment. NEVER hold the radio so that the antenna and battery cover...
... the reach of the transceiver to the radio. RWARNING! DO NOT use or place the radio in direct sunlight or in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other than the products specified by unauthorized modification. MAKE SURE the antenna and battery cover are dry before attachment. NEVER hold the radio so that the antenna and battery cover...
Instruction Manual
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... DISPOSAL vii COUNTRY CODE LIST vii 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS 2-3 Supplied accessories 2 Attachments 2 Charging 3 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4-7 Front, top and side panels 4 Function Display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8-13 Selecting a channel 8 Receiving and transmitting 10 Adjusting the volume level 10 Adjusting the squelch level 11 Monitor function 11 Toggling the transmit power 11 Volume Loud function 12 Volume Mute function 12 Lock function 12 AquaQuake Water Draining function 13 Setting the Call channel 13 5 SCAN OPERATION (All except the...
... DISPOSAL vii COUNTRY CODE LIST vii 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS 2-3 Supplied accessories 2 Attachments 2 Charging 3 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4-7 Front, top and side panels 4 Function Display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8-13 Selecting a channel 8 Receiving and transmitting 10 Adjusting the volume level 10 Adjusting the squelch level 11 Monitor function 11 Toggling the transmit power 11 Volume Loud function 12 Volume Mute function 12 Lock function 12 AquaQuake Water Draining function 13 Setting the Call channel 13 5 SCAN OPERATION (All except the...
Instruction Manual
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... working life. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device under FCC regulations. FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Dispose of the FCC Rules. DISPOSAL The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your authority to operate this device, not expressly approved by Icom...
... working life. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device under FCC regulations. FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Dispose of the FCC Rules. DISPOSAL The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your authority to operate this device, not expressly approved by Icom...
Instruction Manual
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.../Lo ]. (Page 12) 5 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo ] ➥ Push to set or clear the selected Favorite channel. 13 CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX U/I /C] in this instruction manual. Otherwise, 6 any water that is blinking. (Pages 10 and 11) SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCAN DUAL] ➥ Push to start or stop a scan. (Page 15) ➥ H old down for 1 second, to receive. Unscrew the cap. POWER KEY [ ] H old...
.../Lo ]. (Page 12) 5 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo ] ➥ Push to set or clear the selected Favorite channel. 13 CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX U/I /C] in this instruction manual. Otherwise, 6 any water that is blinking. (Pages 10 and 11) SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCAN DUAL] ➥ Push to start or stop a scan. (Page 15) ➥ H old down for 1 second, to receive. Unscrew the cap. POWER KEY [ ] H old...
Instruction Manual
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VOL/ SQL LEVEL/ • "SQL" for Squelch level SET MODE ITEM • "VOL" for Volume level READOUT CALL CHANNEL ICON 6 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function Display CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT TRANSMIT ICON BUSY ICON BATTERY ICON Indication Battery status (Blinks) Over charged Full Mid Charging required FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON LOW POWER ICON CHANNEL GROUP ICONS (Blinks) DUPLEX ICON SCAN ICON DUALWATCH ICON TRI-WATCH ICON Exhausted KEY LOCK ICON WEATHER CHANNEL ICON VOLUME/SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR WEATHER ALERT ICON SUB CHANNEL/ Blinks while adjusting.
VOL/ SQL LEVEL/ • "SQL" for Squelch level SET MODE ITEM • "VOL" for Volume level READOUT CALL CHANNEL ICON 6 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function Display CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT TRANSMIT ICON BUSY ICON BATTERY ICON Indication Battery status (Blinks) Over charged Full Mid Charging required FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON LOW POWER ICON CHANNEL GROUP ICONS (Blinks) DUPLEX ICON SCAN ICON DUALWATCH ICON TRI-WATCH ICON Exhausted KEY LOCK ICON WEATHER CHANNEL ICON VOLUME/SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR WEATHER ALERT ICON SUB CHANNEL/ Blinks while adjusting.
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... battery icon while charging. (Page 3) 11 12 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT 13 Displays the selected operating channel number. 14 BUSY ICON 15 ➥ Appears while receiving a signal. ➥ Blinks while the Monitor function is selected. CHANNEL GROUP ICONS Display the selected channel group. (Page 8) KEY LOCK ICON Appears when the Lock function is turned ON. (Page 12) WEATHER CHANNEL ICON Displayed when the weather channel group is selected. (Page 9) WEATHER ALERT ICON Displayed while the Weather Alert function is turned...
... battery icon while charging. (Page 3) 11 12 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT 13 Displays the selected operating channel number. 14 BUSY ICON 15 ➥ Appears while receiving a signal. ➥ Blinks while the Monitor function is selected. CHANNEL GROUP ICONS Display the selected channel group. (Page 8) KEY LOCK ICON Appears when the Lock function is turned ON. (Page 12) WEATHER CHANNEL ICON Displayed when the weather channel group is selected. (Page 9) WEATHER ALERT ICON Displayed while the Weather Alert function is turned...
Instruction Manual
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... normal operating mode. Adjust the squelch level when you can hear the signal and noise. 5 • R elease [MONI] (VOL/SQL) to toggle the transmit power between low and high. • "LOW" is displayed when low power is selected. Squelch level. See page 19 for short range communication and battery conservation. 16 ➥ Push [Hi/Lo] to turn OFF this function. Choose low power 15 for more. 9 10 Toggling the transmit power...
... normal operating mode. Adjust the squelch level when you can hear the signal and noise. 5 • R elease [MONI] (VOL/SQL) to toggle the transmit power between low and high. • "LOW" is displayed when low power is selected. Squelch level. See page 19 for short range communication and battery conservation. 16 ➥ Push [Hi/Lo] to turn OFF this function. Choose low power 15 for more. 9 10 Toggling the transmit power...
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... ascending order Volume Mute function You can temporary mute the audio output with a simple operation. ➥ While holding down [ ] (Hi/Lo) for 1 second Appears while the Lock function is turned ON. + 12 Blinks Lock function This function electronically locks most keys to prevent accidental changing of the channel and function access. ➥ Hold down [VOL/SQL], push [Z]. • The volume level is set to the...
... ascending order Volume Mute function You can temporary mute the audio output with a simple operation. ➥ While holding down [ ] (Hi/Lo) for 1 second Appears while the Lock function is turned ON. + 12 Blinks Lock function This function electronically locks most keys to prevent accidental changing of the channel and function access. ➥ Hold down [VOL/SQL], push [Z]. • The volume level is set to the...
Instruction Manual
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... external speaker microphone is pushed. • "CALL" and the Call channel number appear. BASIC OPERATION 4 AquaQuake Water Draining Setting the Call channel 1 function 2 You can be set the displayed channel. • 2 short beeps sound. • T he channel number starts blinking. 10 11 12 13 14 rrPush [Y] or [Z] to select the new Call channel. 15 16 ttPush [16/C] to change the 5 the speaker. setting mode. • T he channel number stops blinking. 13
... external speaker microphone is pushed. • "CALL" and the Call channel number appear. BASIC OPERATION 4 AquaQuake Water Draining Setting the Call channel 1 function 2 You can be set the displayed channel. • 2 short beeps sound. • T he channel number starts blinking. 10 11 12 13 14 rrPush [Y] or [Z] to select the new Call channel. 15 16 ttPush [16/C] to change the 5 the speaker. setting mode. • T he channel number stops blinking. 13
Instruction Manual
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... the display. 5 SCAN OPERATION (All except the HOL version) Setting Favorite channels You can be set as a Favorite channel. Clearing a Favorite channel: qqSelect the desired Favorite channel you want to each channel group. eeHold down [*] for 1 second to change the channel group, if needed. Clearing all Favorite channels: ➥ While holding down [*] (FAV), turn ON the power. • All Favorite channels in use, select a desired weather channel by...
... the display. 5 SCAN OPERATION (All except the HOL version) Setting Favorite channels You can be set as a Favorite channel. Clearing a Favorite channel: qqSelect the desired Favorite channel you want to each channel group. eeHold down [*] for 1 second to change the channel group, if needed. Clearing all Favorite channels: ➥ While holding down [*] (FAV), turn ON the power. • All Favorite channels in use, select a desired weather channel by...
Instruction Manual
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7 SET MODE Set mode entry The Set mode is used to exit the Set mode. 6 SET MODE ITEMS (The chart shows the default settings. ttPush [16/C] to select option for the transceiver's functions. ❏❏Set mode operation 1 qqTurn OFF the power. Default values differ, depending on the transceiver version.) 7 • Beep tone • Weather Alert* • Priority scan** • Scan resume timer** • Auto scan** 8 9 10 Starting item • Automatic AquaQuake : Hold down + : Hold down [VOL/SQL], turn ON...
7 SET MODE Set mode entry The Set mode is used to exit the Set mode. 6 SET MODE ITEMS (The chart shows the default settings. ttPush [16/C] to select option for the transceiver's functions. ❏❏Set mode operation 1 qqTurn OFF the power. Default values differ, depending on the transceiver version.) 7 • Beep tone • Weather Alert* • Priority scan** • Scan resume timer** • Auto scan** 8 9 10 Starting item • Automatic AquaQuake : Hold down + : Hold down [VOL/SQL], turn ON...
Instruction Manual
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... touch beep is ON (default) Key touch beep is OFF ❏❏Weather Alert function "ALrt" (For USA, EXP, CHN and AUS versions) When this function is turned ON and the transceiver detects a weather alert tone, the "WX " icon blinks and a beep sounds. (The blinking stops when another key is pushed.) The currently selected weather channel is monitored even while receiving another channel (when the Power Save function is received, the scan pauses...
... touch beep is ON (default) Key touch beep is OFF ❏❏Weather Alert function "ALrt" (For USA, EXP, CHN and AUS versions) When this function is turned ON and the transceiver detects a weather alert tone, the "WX " icon blinks and a beep sounds. (The blinking stops when another key is pushed.) The currently selected weather channel is monitored even while receiving another channel (when the Power Save function is received, the scan pauses...
Instruction Manual
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... battery by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to the battery or degradation of Lithium-ion batteries may result in areas with Icom transceiver. NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. If fluid from inside the battery gets in an induction heating cooker. Immediately wash, using . 8 ABOUT THE BATTERY Battery caution Misuse of battery performance. Use and charge only specified Icom battery...
... battery by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to the battery or degradation of Lithium-ion batteries may result in areas with Icom transceiver. NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. If fluid from inside the battery gets in an induction heating cooker. Immediately wash, using . 8 ABOUT THE BATTERY Battery caution Misuse of battery performance. Use and charge only specified Icom battery...
Instruction Manual
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... to enter the ATIS code confirmation mode. • T he code can be set only one time. ❏❏Setting the ATIS code qqTurn OFF the power. Depending on the dealer setting: • T he ATIS code setting may not be necessary. • T he digit number and the stored code number appear. • Push...digit ATIS code can be set and confirmed. Push to scroll Entered ATIS code eePush [16/C] to the normal Selected number blinks operating mode. ❏❏ATIS code confirmation (Can be performed only when the ATIS code has been programmed.) qqTurn OFF the power. rr...
... to enter the ATIS code confirmation mode. • T he code can be set only one time. ❏❏Setting the ATIS code qqTurn OFF the power. Depending on the dealer setting: • T he ATIS code setting may not be necessary. • T he digit number and the stored code number appear. • Push...digit ATIS code can be set and confirmed. Push to scroll Entered ATIS code eePush [16/C] to the normal Selected number blinks operating mode. ❏❏ATIS code confirmation (Can be performed only when the ATIS code has been programmed.) qqTurn OFF the power. rr...
Instruction Manual
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... transceiver's power, and Page 3 ON while charging. then charge the battery again. • T he transceiver power is turned OFF. • T urn ON the Beep Tone in a cool place until - 14 and "CHG" are displayed. Page 3 2 No sound from the speaker grill. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 1 The transceiver does not turn OFF the function. 10 Scan does not start No beep sounds. • Less than 2 channels are set to low...
... transceiver's power, and Page 3 ON while charging. then charge the battery again. • T he transceiver power is turned OFF. • T urn ON the Beep Tone in a cool place until - 14 and "CHG" are displayed. Page 3 2 No sound from the speaker grill. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 1 The transceiver does not turn OFF the function. 10 Scan does not start No beep sounds. • Less than 2 channels are set to low...
Instruction Manual
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...be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 31 13 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ❏❏For IC-M25 (USA, EXP, and CHN) and IC-M25EURO (AUS) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 ... 67*1 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925 10 RX only 163.275 *1 Low power only. *2 For only the AUS version. *3 For only the USA version.
...be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 31 13 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ❏❏For IC-M25 (USA, EXP, and CHN) and IC-M25EURO (AUS) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 ... 67*1 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925 10 RX only 163.275 *1 Low power only. *2 For only the AUS version. *3 For only the USA version.
Instruction Manual
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... channel (Setting 13 Channel 16 9 Channel group 8 Channel selection 8 Charger 3, 23 and 30 Charging 3 and 23 Charging caution 23 Charging time 3 COUNTRY CODE LIST vii 34 - Display 6 and 7 Distress ii and 9 Dualwatch 16 - E - I - IMPORTANT i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ii - A - Backlight 20 Basic operation 8 Battery caution 22 Battery charge 3 and 23 Battery disposal 24 Battery lifetime 24 Battery replacement 24 Beep tone function 18 Belt clip 2 and 30 - C - F - H - Handstrap 2 HM-213 25 and 30 - M - VHF Marine channel list 31...
... channel (Setting 13 Channel 16 9 Channel group 8 Channel selection 8 Charger 3, 23 and 30 Charging 3 and 23 Charging caution 23 Charging time 3 COUNTRY CODE LIST vii 34 - Display 6 and 7 Distress ii and 9 Dualwatch 16 - E - I - IMPORTANT i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ii - A - Backlight 20 Basic operation 8 Battery caution 22 Battery charge 3 and 23 Battery disposal 24 Battery lifetime 24 Battery replacement 24 Beep tone function 18 Belt clip 2 and 30 - C - F - H - Handstrap 2 HM-213 25 and 30 - M - VHF Marine channel list 31...
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... channels 15 Specifications 28 Squelch 11 Squelch level 11 -T - 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Time-out timer 10 2 Transmit power 11 and 29 Tri-watch 16 and 19 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 4 -V - 5 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 31 Volume level 10 and 12 6 -W - 7 Weather alert function 9 and 18 8 Weather channels 9 and 31 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 35 Often-used channel 13 OPERATING RULES 1 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 25 and 30 OPTIONS 30 - R - INDEX - O - Radio licenses 1 RADIO OPERATOR...
... channels 15 Specifications 28 Squelch 11 Squelch level 11 -T - 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Time-out timer 10 2 Transmit power 11 and 29 Tri-watch 16 and 19 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 4 -V - 5 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 31 Volume level 10 and 12 6 -W - 7 Weather alert function 9 and 18 8 Weather channels 9 and 31 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 35 Often-used channel 13 OPERATING RULES 1 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 25 and 30 OPTIONS 30 - R - INDEX - O - Radio licenses 1 RADIO OPERATOR...