Instruction Manual
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...IEEE Standard for exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is transmitting when the "transmit indicator" appears on p. 28 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio complies with the following accessories are posted to do to assure that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to 300 GHz. ... of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off to one side. Belt Clip (MB-109), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-252) and Alkaline Bat- The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to do so. A proper antenna...
...IEEE Standard for exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is transmitting when the "transmit indicator" appears on p. 28 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio complies with the following accessories are posted to do to assure that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to 300 GHz. ... of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off to one side. Belt Clip (MB-109), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-252) and Alkaline Bat- The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to do so. A proper antenna...
Instruction Manual
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... after exposure to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is any reason to suspect the waterproof protection may become unusable due to saltwater, and...
... after exposure to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is any reason to suspect the waterproof protection may become unusable due to saltwater, and...
Instruction Manual
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... treble noise) on fresh or salt water even when the supplied accessories are attached. • When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. The IC-M36 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of trouble-free operation. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains ...shock. No risk of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this Icom radio. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. FOREWORD Thank you for the IC-M36. is used, it may sink. • The battery contacts may be prone to conditions such as loudness and type of noise,...
... treble noise) on fresh or salt water even when the supplied accessories are attached. • When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. The IC-M36 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of trouble-free operation. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains ...shock. No risk of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this Icom radio. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. FOREWORD Thank you for the IC-M36. is used, it may sink. • The battery contacts may be prone to conditions such as loudness and type of noise,...
Instruction Manual
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...may pose a fire hazard or result in serious damage to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). Exposing the inside of Icom Incor- KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of the body, especially the face... or eyes, while transmitting. BE CAREFUL! MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. PRECAUTIONS RWARNING!
...may pose a fire hazard or result in serious damage to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). Exposing the inside of Icom Incor- KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of the body, especially the face... or eyes, while transmitting. BE CAREFUL! MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. PRECAUTIONS RWARNING!
Instruction Manual
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... ■ Operation 16 7 SET MODE 17-20 ■ Set mode programming 17 ■ Set mode items 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING 21-24 ■ Battery caution 21 ■ Supplied battery charger 23 ■ Optional battery case 23 ■ Optional battery charger 24 9 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 25 ■ HM-165 descriptions 25 ■ Attachment 25 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 26...
... ■ Operation 16 7 SET MODE 17-20 ■ Set mode programming 17 ■ Set mode items 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING 21-24 ■ Battery caution 21 ■ Supplied battery charger 23 ■ Optional battery case 23 ■ Optional battery charger 24 9 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 25 ■ HM-165 descriptions 25 ■ Attachment 25 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 26...
Instruction Manual
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... transceiver as illustrated at right. To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip w Be careful! 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger (with the BC-147SA. ■ Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. tenna may damage the transceiver. D Belt...
... transceiver as illustrated at right. To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip w Be careful! 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger (with the BC-147SA. ■ Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. tenna may damage the transceiver. D Belt...
Instruction Manual
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...the groove, it . 13 14 15 Correct position Incorrect position 16 Battery pack Rubber seal Groove Battery pack If the seal is damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed. 7 8 NOTE: When attaching a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is set in the 12 ... seal (purple) is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, waterproof protection may not be damaged when attaching the battery pack. Screw position when removing battery Screw position when attaching battery 1 NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or...
...the groove, it . 13 14 15 Correct position Incorrect position 16 Battery pack Rubber seal Groove Battery pack If the seal is damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed. 7 8 NOTE: When attaching a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is set in the 12 ... seal (purple) is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, waterproof protection may not be damaged when attaching the battery pack. Screw position when removing battery Screw position when attaching battery 1 NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or...
Instruction Manual
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... (p. 17) ➥ Indicates the volume level while in the squelch adjustment mode. (p. 12) y BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is exhausted. "TRI" appears during priority scan, Dualwatch or Tri-watch . blinks when the... battery is over charged. i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16) "DUAL" appears during scan. r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when the call ...
... (p. 17) ➥ Indicates the volume level while in the squelch adjustment mode. (p. 12) y BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is exhausted. "TRI" appears during priority scan, Dualwatch or Tri-watch . blinks when the... battery is over charged. i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16) "DUAL" appears during scan. r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when the call ...
Instruction Manual
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...) and are selected using the TAG channel setting. (p. 15) 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must monitor Channel 16. D Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel.
...) and are selected using the TAG channel setting. (p. 15) 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must monitor Channel 16. D Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel.
Instruction Manual
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.... ➥ E nter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y]/[Z] to receive. 10 IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of continuous transmission. r Push [Hi/Lo ] to conserve the battery power. no signal is emitted from your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. y Release [PTT] to adjust the volume level. ➥ E nter the squelch adjustment mode...
.... ➥ E nter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y]/[Z] to receive. 10 IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of continuous transmission. r Push [Hi/Lo ] to conserve the battery power. no signal is emitted from your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. y Release [PTT] to adjust the volume level. ➥ E nter the squelch adjustment mode...
Instruction Manual
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...enter the set mode. 4 lighting, LCD contrast setting, Power save function, Squelch sensitivity, Low fix function* and Noise detection function. *Appears only when the optional battery case is attached. • "bP" appears. 5 e Push [VOL/SQL MONI], or push [Y]/[Z] while pushing and holding [VOL/SQL MONI] to select...10 11 • Low fix* 12 Starting item • Auto scan 13 : Push or + *Appears only when the optional 14 battery case is used to change the conditions of transceiver's D Set mode operation 2 functions: Beep tone function, Weather alert function, Prior-
...enter the set mode. 4 lighting, LCD contrast setting, Power save function, Squelch sensitivity, Low fix function* and Noise detection function. *Appears only when the optional battery case is attached. • "bP" appears. 5 e Push [VOL/SQL MONI], or push [Y]/[Z] while pushing and holding [VOL/SQL MONI] to select...10 11 • Low fix* 12 Starting item • Auto scan 13 : Push or + *Appears only when the optional 14 battery case is used to change the conditions of transceiver's D Set mode operation 2 functions: Beep tone function, Weather alert function, Prior-
Instruction Manual
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ing the receiver circuit for Channel 16. Squelch sensitivity OFF (default) Push Squelch sensitivity ON 20 D Low fix function "LF" (Appears only when the optional battery case is attached.) When this function is turned ON, rejection of noise is im- tect the ambient noise while in the standby condition. If the ...
ing the receiver circuit for Channel 16. Squelch sensitivity OFF (default) Push Squelch sensitivity ON 20 D Low fix function "LF" (Appears only when the optional battery case is attached.) When this function is turned ON, rejection of noise is im- tect the ambient noise while in the standby condition. If the ...
Instruction Manual
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... also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. NEVER use a wet battery. Never charge or use or leave battery pack in this 16 instruction manual. If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the case. Use the battery only with Icom radios or Icom charger. 8 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery caution Misuse of Lithium-Ion...
... also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. NEVER use a wet battery. Never charge or use or leave battery pack in this 16 instruction manual. If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the case. Use the battery only with Icom radios or Icom charger. 8 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery caution Misuse of Lithium-Ion...
Instruction Manual
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... of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is discolored or deformed. NEVER charge the battery pack in the battery will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. The charger is wet or soiled. 8 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING! This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. CAUTION...
... of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is discolored or deformed. NEVER charge the battery pack in the battery will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. The charger is wet or soiled. 8 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING! This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. CAUTION...
Instruction Manual
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... like to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. Also, do not mix new 6 and old batteries together. 7 • Keep battery contacts clean. Charge indicator lights orange when the battery pack (with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights orange. • The charge...q Attach the BC-173 to use the optional AAA(LR03) size 2 battery case (BP-251), install the batteries as shown below . r Charge the battery pack approx. 10 hours, depending on the weight of the installed 11 batteries.) 12 13 14 15 16 23 It's a good idea to observe...
... like to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. Also, do not mix new 6 and old batteries together. 7 • Keep battery contacts clean. Charge indicator lights orange when the battery pack (with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights orange. • The charge...q Attach the BC-173 to use the optional AAA(LR03) size 2 battery case (BP-251), install the batteries as shown below . r Charge the battery pack approx. 10 hours, depending on the weight of the installed 11 batteries.) 12 13 14 15 16 23 It's a good idea to observe...
Instruction Manual
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... rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired. 24 D Charging q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. e C harge the battery pack approx. 2 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. • The charge indicator lights green when charging is activated. NOTE: The... battery charger, BC-162, has a charging timer. Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF Charge indicator BC-162 AC adapter (Optional for some versions) w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The...
... rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired. 24 D Charging q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. e C harge the battery pack approx. 2 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. • The charge indicator lights green when charging is activated. NOTE: The... battery charger, BC-162, has a charging timer. Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF Charge indicator BC-162 AC adapter (Optional for some versions) w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The...
Instruction Manual
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... [Hi/Lo ] to select high power. more than 11 V. p. 12 26 ceive only. 9, 27 lected. • The battery is not attached cor- • Attach the battery pack correctly. be se- Emits no beep. • Beep tone function is set mode. covered. • The squelch is correct...level to p. 13 Scan does not start. • "TAG" channels are for 1 sec. p. 15 nels. Battery voltage error. • The connected battery pack's voltage is • Make sure the battery voltage is open. • Set the squelch level to the threshold level. p. 23 p. 3 No sound ...
... [Hi/Lo ] to select high power. more than 11 V. p. 12 26 ceive only. 9, 27 lected. • The battery is not attached cor- • Attach the battery pack correctly. be se- Emits no beep. • Beep tone function is set mode. covered. • The squelch is correct...level to p. 13 Scan does not start. • "TAG" channels are for 1 sec. p. 15 nels. Battery voltage error. • The connected battery pack's voltage is • Make sure the battery voltage is open. • Set the squelch level to the threshold level. p. 23 p. 3 No sound ...
Instruction Manual
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...level: 2 W • BP-252 li-Ion battery pack 7.4 V/980 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is designed for rapid charging of battery pack. However, once it 's case or the waterproof seal. • FA-SC58V antenna Icom optional equipment is supplied with an 8 Ω... load 28 All stated specifications are not responsible for regular charging of battery pack. BP-252, FA-SC58V and MB-109) ï TRANSMITTER • Output power (at 7.4 V DC) : ...
...level: 2 W • BP-252 li-Ion battery pack 7.4 V/980 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. An AC adapter is designed for rapid charging of battery pack. However, once it 's case or the waterproof seal. • FA-SC58V antenna Icom optional equipment is supplied with an 8 Ω... load 28 All stated specifications are not responsible for regular charging of battery pack. BP-252, FA-SC58V and MB-109) ï TRANSMITTER • Output power (at 7.4 V DC) : ...