Instruction Manual
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...listed above provides the user with the information needed to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. During transmissions, your Icom radio complies with the following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at- To provide the recipients ...unauthorized accessories can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to one side. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W AR N IN G Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during the course of total radio use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.).
...listed above provides the user with the information needed to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. During transmissions, your Icom radio complies with the following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at- To provide the recipients ...unauthorized accessories can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to one side. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W AR N IN G Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during the course of total radio use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.).
Instruction Manual
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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- However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be cracked, or the waterproof .... Such a connection will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in areas with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F): Marine, below -...
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- However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be cracked, or the waterproof .... Such a connection will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in areas with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F): Marine, below -...
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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...channels and weather channel when pushed. (pgs. 8, 9, 16) • Selects one of 4 regular channels in the direction of the arrow (w) to ease release. Battery pack w o SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 11) • Push this switch, turn the power ON to enter the set the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. •...or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 14) • Sets and clears the displayed channel as shown below. To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the selected channel group when both switches for channel monitoring while pushed and held. ...
...channels and weather channel when pushed. (pgs. 8, 9, 16) • Selects one of 4 regular channels in the direction of the arrow (w) to ease release. Battery pack w o SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 11) • Push this switch, turn the power ON to enter the set the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. •...or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 14) • Sets and clears the displayed channel as shown below. To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the selected channel group when both switches for channel monitoring while pushed and held. ...
Instruction Manual
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... scanning. !0 !6 !1 t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 12) !5 !2 Appears while the lock function is selected. " " blinks while monitoring. 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required Discharged 6 qw e r t yu e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears when a tag channel is activated. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal...
... scanning. !0 !6 !1 t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 12) !5 !2 Appears while the lock function is selected. " " blinks while monitoring. 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required Discharged 6 qw e r t yu e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears when a tag channel is activated. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal...
Instruction Manual
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...Channel 70 cannot be turned OFF. The power save function to conserve the battery power and it cannot be used for transmission (for 5 sec. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer function. y Push and hold the microphone ... pushing the [SQL] for longer distance communications. - When receiving a signal, " " appears and audio is selected; u Release [PTT] to conserve battery power, choose high power for 1 sec., the squelch function is cut off until [SQL] is selected. - r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the output power...
...Channel 70 cannot be turned OFF. The power save function to conserve the battery power and it cannot be used for transmission (for 5 sec. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer function. y Push and hold the microphone ... pushing the [SQL] for longer distance communications. - When receiving a signal, " " appears and audio is selected; u Release [PTT] to conserve battery power, choose high power for 1 sec., the squelch function is cut off until [SQL] is selected. - r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the output power...
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*. 8 SET MODE SET mode programming SET mode is displayed in the dotted circle. r Push [Y]/[Z] to change the condition of the...
... 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*. 8 SET MODE SET mode programming SET mode is displayed in the dotted circle. r Push [Y]/[Z] to change the condition of the...
Instruction Manual
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The following items are displayed, see trouble shooting for preset intervals. Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error 20 8 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection "LC" The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright) - 4 (dark); 3...turned ON, then it switches to 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 error messages as shown below are checked after the power is found.
The following items are displayed, see trouble shooting for preset intervals. Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error 20 8 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection "LC" The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright) - 4 (dark); 3...turned ON, then it switches to 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 error messages as shown below are checked after the power is found.
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...(default) Scrambler code 32 LCD contrast selection Auto power save function Self check function "LC" "PS" "SC" 1 / 2 / 3* / 4 OFF / ON* OFF* / ON Battery voltage indicator "bt" OFF* / ON Scrambler code** "cd" 1* / 2 / / 32 * default setting ** Available for I /S version only 21 PUSH SET MODE LIST Function Indication...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...
...(default) Scrambler code 32 LCD contrast selection Auto power save function Self check function "LC" "PS" "SC" 1 / 2 / 3* / 4 OFF / ON* OFF* / ON Battery voltage indicator "bt" OFF* / ON Scrambler code** "cd" 1* / 2 / / 32 * default setting ** Available for I /S version only 21 PUSH SET MODE LIST Function Indication...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...
Instruction Manual
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... to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life. Li-Ion batteries are different from the transceiver. If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after discharge, or use the battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level, then remove it by... +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) - NEVER immerse the battery pack in handbags, etc. The Li-Ion battery is recommended. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be kept safely after being charged, completely discharge it from NiCd...
... to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life. Li-Ion batteries are different from the transceiver. If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after discharge, or use the battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level, then remove it by... +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) - NEVER immerse the battery pack in handbags, etc. The Li-Ion battery is recommended. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be kept safely after being charged, completely discharge it from NiCd...
Instruction Manual
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...to secure the transceiver, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E) as desk or cabin, etc., if desired. Ensure sides of the battery pack are correctly aligned with the charger groves. • For your convenience: Eyelet: USE a rubber band to a flat surface, such as... shown below. e Insert the battery pack with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 9-10 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. BP-227 IC-M88 Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (with /...
...to secure the transceiver, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E) as desk or cabin, etc., if desired. Ensure sides of the battery pack are correctly aligned with the charger groves. • For your convenience: Eyelet: USE a rubber band to a flat surface, such as... shown below. e Insert the battery pack with /without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 9-10 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. BP-227 IC-M88 Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (with /...
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...meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4. It's a good idea to the transceiver, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7. Also, do not protrude out of the arrow (q). (Fig.1) w Then, install 5 ...215; AA (R6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install the alkaline batteries only. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity....
...meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4. It's a good idea to the transceiver, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7. Also, do not protrude out of the arrow (q). (Fig.1) w Then, install 5 ...215; AA (R6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install the alkaline batteries only. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity....
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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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D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be used instead of battery packs. BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter (purchased separately) AD-100 charger adapters are additionally required. • Six AD-100 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC...the DC power cable OPC-656, supplied with BC-119N depending on version). 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with some versions.) AD-100 charger adapter is installed in each slot. BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional 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 battery packs. BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter (purchased separately) AD-100 charger adapters are additionally required. • Six AD-100 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC...the DC power cable OPC-656, supplied with BC-119N depending on version). 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with some versions.) AD-100 charger adapter is installed in each slot. BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N ...
Instruction Manual
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...squelch to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to select high power. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION. The transceiver does • The battery is set to low. • Push [H/L•LOCK] to a suitable level. • Drain water from speaker. • Squelch level is ...too deep. • Volume level is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 8.8 V. Scan does not start. • "TAG" channels are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to +163°F (...
...squelch to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to select high power. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION. The transceiver does • The battery is set to low. • Push [H/L•LOCK] to a suitable level. • Drain water from speaker. • Squelch level is ...too deep. • Volume level is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 8.8 V. Scan does not start. • "TAG" channels are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to +163°F (...
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... of up to 2.5 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-124 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. The same as supplied with the charger. An AC adapter may be charged with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 9-10 hours • MB...-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Swivel type belt clip. • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for regular charging of battery pack. Charging time: approx. 2 to your shirt or collar, etc. 15 OPTIONS 33 An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver....
... of up to 2.5 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-124 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. The same as supplied with the charger. An AC adapter may be charged with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 9-10 hours • MB...-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Swivel type belt clip. • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for regular charging of battery pack. Charging time: approx. 2 to your shirt or collar, etc. 15 OPTIONS 33 An AC adapter is supplied with the transceiver....