Icom Marine Radio IC M2A User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER  
iM2A  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-  
ject to the follow two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY  
RECOMMENDATION  
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and  
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.  
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH  
WATER after exposure to salt water.  
Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers  
may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.  
USING CHANNEL 16  
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE  
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”  
2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)  
3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-  
sel.  
4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)  
5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-  
quired.  
6. Any other information which might facilitate  
the rescue.  
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FOREWORD  
FEATURES  
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHF  
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s su-  
perior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this  
product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.  
Waterproof construction  
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-  
ment, the IC-M2A meets JIS waterproof specification  
grade 7 while using BP-223 or BP-224.  
Dual watch and tri-watch functions  
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-  
tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of your  
choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and  
another channel while receiving a channel of your  
choice—tri-watch.  
IMPORTANT  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-  
pletely before using the transceiver.  
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-  
struction manual contains important operating instructions for  
the IC-M2A.  
Large, easy-to-read LCD  
With dimensions of 24(H) × 35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’s func-  
tion display is easy to read and shows operating condi-  
tions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be  
adjusted to suit your preferences.  
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS  
Simple operation  
WORD  
RWARNING  
CAUTION  
NOTE  
DEFINITION  
Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches  
and controls provides simple intuitive operation.  
Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock  
may occur.  
Equipment damage may occur.  
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk  
of personal injury, re or electric shock.  
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CAUTIONS  
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will  
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an  
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric  
shock.  
become hot when operating continuously for long periods.  
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M2A employs waterproof con-  
struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification,  
grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the trans-  
ceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaran-  
teed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or  
the waterproof seal damaged, etc.  
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the  
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the  
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The  
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm  
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-  
cal.  
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are  
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and  
battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside  
of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the  
transceiver.  
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other  
than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the  
transceiver.  
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or  
in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above  
+60°C (+140°F).  
For U.S.A. only  
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not  
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to  
operate this device under FCC regulations.  
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.  
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meter (3.0 ft) away from  
your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.  
Icom, Icom Inc. and  
are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated  
(Japan) in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia  
and/or other countries.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................... i  
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................... ii  
RECOMMENDATION .......................................................... ii  
FOREWORD ...................................................................... iii  
IMPORTANT ....................................................................... iii  
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................... iii  
FEATURES ......................................................................... iii  
CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iv  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v  
I Operation ................................................................... 10  
5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 11–12  
I Scan types ................................................................. 11  
I Setting tag channels .................................................. 12  
I Starting a scan .......................................................... 12  
6 SET MODE ............................................................. 13–16  
I SET mode programming ........................................... 13  
I SET mode items ........................................................ 13  
1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1  
7 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 17–19  
I Battery charging ........................................................ 17  
I Battery cautions ......................................................... 17  
I Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 18  
I Optional battery chargers .......................................... 19  
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5  
I Front, top and side panels............................................ 2  
I Function display .......................................................... 4  
3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................... 6–9  
I Channel selection ........................................................ 6  
I Lock function ............................................................... 7  
I Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 7  
I Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8  
I Call channel programming .......................................... 9  
I Automatic backlighting ................................................ 9  
8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 20–22  
9 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 23  
10 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 24  
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25  
I Specifications ........................................................... 25  
I Options ..................................................................... 25  
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10  
I Description ................................................................ 10  
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OPERATING RULES  
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(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE  
D Priorities  
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license  
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio  
is not required for safety purposes.  
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and  
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls  
take priority over all others.  
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be  
posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only  
a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.  
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating  
on another channel.  
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.  
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver  
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and  
makes the necessary log entries.  
D Privacy  
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-  
fully be used in any way.  
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-  
lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a  
radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not  
required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be  
thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.  
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.  
D Radio licenses  
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE  
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you  
must have a current radio station license before using the  
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not  
licensed.  
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government  
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-  
cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio  
purposes.  
NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A is capable of operation  
on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,  
according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can-  
not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
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I Front, top and side panels  
q CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH  
t TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH  
[H/L•LOCK]  
[CH/WX•U/I/C]  
• Selects and toggles the regular channels and  
weather channel when pushed. (pgs. 6, 7)  
• Selects high, middle or low power when  
pushed. (p. 8)  
• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when  
pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7)  
• Selects one of 3 regular channels in se-  
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quence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)  
- International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels  
are available.  
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y DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH  
[DW•TRI] (p. 10)  
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]  
• Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily.  
• Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.  
• Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is acti-  
vated.  
!
q
• Select an operating channel.  
• Selects the SET mode condition of the item.  
(p. 13)  
• Set the squelch level in the squelch set mode.  
(p. 7)  
u SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] (p. 7)  
• Push this switch, then set the squelch level  
with [Y]/[Z].  
e CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16•9]  
• Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6)  
• Selects the call channel when pushed for  
1 sec.  
• Manually opens the squelch for channel mon-  
itoring when pushed for 1 sec.  
u
• Enters call Channel write mode when the call  
channel is selected and this switch is pushed  
for 3 sec. (p. 9)  
y
t
r
i ANTENNA (p. 20)  
w
e
Connects the supplied antenna.  
o VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]  
r SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCN•TAG] (p. 12)  
• Starts and stops normal or priority scan.  
• Sets and clears the displayed channel as a  
tag (scanned) channel when pushed for  
1 sec.  
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.  
! PTT SWITCH [PTT]  
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
CAUTION!:  
ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE SCREW  
To remove the battery case:  
When attaching or releasing a battery pack, make sure the  
rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack/case  
correctly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be  
damaged when attaching the battery pack/case.  
Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack  
in the direction of the arrow as shown below.  
If the seal is damaged, waterproofing is not guaranteed.  
To attach the battery case:  
Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turn  
the screw clockwise.  
NOTE:  
NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery case, use a  
coin or at-head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the  
bottom screw.  
When attaching a battery pack/case, make sure dust etc.  
does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust etc. is on the seal  
when attaching a battery pack/case, the water resistant may  
be reduced.  
Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove  
correctly and dust etc. does not adhere to it.  
Screw position  
when removing battery  
OPEN  
Screw position  
when attaching battery  
Incorrect position  
Correct position  
Rubber seal  
Groove  
OPEN  
Battery pack/case  
Battery pack/case  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
I Function display  
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8)  
Appears while transmitting.  
w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 8)  
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch  
opens.  
q w  
e
r t  
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12)  
y
Appears when a tag channel is selected.  
u
i
!
r SCAN INDICATOR (p. 12)  
Blinks while scanning.  
o
t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 6)  
!
!
Appears when the call channel is selected.  
!
!
y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 7)  
Appears while the lock function is activated.  
u WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS  
• “WXappears when the weather channel group is se-  
lected. (p. 7)  
!
!
• “ALTappears while the weather alert function is acti-  
vated; blinks when on alert tone is received.  
i DUPLEX INDICATOR  
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
o DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 10)  
DUALappears during dualwatch; TRIappears during  
tri-watch.  
! CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6)  
Uappears when U.S.A.; Iappears when International;  
Cappears when the Canadian channel group is se-  
lected.  
! SUB CHANNEL READOUT  
Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan.  
Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch.  
(p. 10)  
! TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR  
• “LOWappears when low power is selected. (p. 8)  
• “LOWblinks when switching forced low power mode be-  
cause of a high temperature error or low voltage.  
• “MIDappears when middle power is selected. (p. 8)  
No indicator appears when high power is selected.  
Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode  
! BATTERY INDICATOR  
Indicates remaining battery power.  
Indication  
Charging  
required battery  
No  
Battery level  
Full  
Middle  
! SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR (p. 7)  
Shows squelch level when set.  
This indicator can be also used as an S/RF meter when the  
S/RF meter indicator setting is ON. (p. 16)  
! SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR (p. 7)  
Appears while adjusting the squelch level.  
! CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT  
Indicates the selected operating channel number.  
In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
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I Channel selection  
D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels  
There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Canadian chan-  
nels. These channel groups may be specied for the operat-  
ing area.  
D Channel 16  
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing  
initial contact with another station and for emergency  
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch  
or tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor  
Channel 16.  
q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.  
- If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.  
w Push [Y]/[Z] switches to select a channel.  
- DUPappears for duplex channels.  
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Push  
16  
e To change the channel group, push [CH/WXU/I/C] for  
1 sec.  
- U.S.A.,International and Canadian channels can be selected in  
sequence.  
D Channel 9 (Call channel)  
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular  
channel group has a separate call channel. The call channel  
is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be  
programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most often-  
used channels in each channel group for quick recall.  
Push [169] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the  
selected channel group.  
Push for 1 sec.  
U.S.A. channels  
U/I/C  
U/I/C  
CH  
/WX  
CH  
/WX  
- CALLand call channel number  
appear.  
-
Each channel group can have its  
own call channel when programmed.  
U/I/C  
CH  
/WX  
Canadian channels  
International channels  
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BASIC OPERATION  
D Weather channels  
I Adjusting the squelch level  
The IC-M2A has a squelch even though there is no control  
knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for  
scan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable  
level.  
There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitor-  
ing weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceano-  
graphic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.  
The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on the selected  
weather channel while scanning. See the SET mode items”  
on p. 13.  
q Push [CH/WX] to select a weather channel group.  
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel.  
e Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting  
weather channel group.  
Appears durling squelch  
level adjustment.  
U/I/C  
Push  
CH  
Each dot indicates the squelch level  
(Level 10: Max. squelch level)  
/WX  
q Push [SQLMONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].  
- SQLindicator and squelch level indicator appear.  
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely  
open; 10 is the maximum squelch level.  
- When no keys are pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to  
normal condition.  
w Push [SQLMONI] again to return to normal condition.  
I Lock function  
This function electronically locks all keys, except [PTT],  
[SQLMONI] and [H/LLOCK] to prevent accidental channel  
changes and function access.  
Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and  
OFF.  
- Only [PTT], [H/LLOCK] and [SQLMONI] are functional.  
Appears while the  
lock function is used.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-  
mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold  
the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your  
mouth and speak at a normal voice level.  
I Receiving and transmitting  
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may  
damage the transceiver.  
NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-  
serve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The  
power save function activates automatically when no sig-  
nal is received for 5 sec.  
q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.  
- Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary.  
Refer to the previous page for details.  
w Push* [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to set  
audio output level.  
For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged  
transmission, etc., the IC-M2A has a time-out timer func-  
tion. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of  
continuous transmission.  
*According to Monitor action selection in SET mode (p. 14).  
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.  
- When receiving a signal, BUSYappears and audio is emitted  
from the speaker.  
(The S/RF meter appears while S/RF meter turned ON in SET  
mode.)  
- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this point.  
q Power ON  
w Set volume  
r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.  
- LOWappears when low power is selected; MIDappears when  
middle power is selected; no indicator appears when high power  
is selected.  
t Push to  
transmit  
- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power  
for longer distance communications.  
y Release to  
- Some channels are for low power only.  
w Set squelch  
receive  
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the  
level  
microphone.  
- TXappears.  
(The S/RF meter appears while S/RF meter is turned ON in SET  
mode.)  
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).  
w Set squelch level  
e Set channel  
r Set output  
power  
y Release [PTT] to receive.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
I Call channel programming  
The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de-  
fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan-  
nels in each channel group for quick recall.  
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the de-  
sired channel.  
q Push [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec. to  
select the desired channel  
group (USA, INT, CAN) to be  
programmed.  
t Push [169] to program the dis-  
played channel as the call chan-  
nel.  
- The call channel number and chan-  
nel group stop ashing.  
w Push [169] for 1 sec. to select  
the call channel of the selected  
channel group.  
- CALLand call channel number  
appear.  
I Automatic backlighting  
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-  
matic backlighting can be deactivated in SET mode. (p. 15)  
e Push [169] again for 3 sec.  
(until long beep changes to 2  
short beeps) to enter call chan-  
nel programming condition.  
- Call channel number and channel  
group to be programmed ash.  
Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.  
- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of in-  
activity.  
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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH  
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I Description  
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an-  
other channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call  
channel while receiving another channel.  
I Operation  
q Select the desired operating channel.  
w Push [DWTRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push  
[DWTRI] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.  
- DUAL” flashes during dualwatch; TRI” flashes during tri-watch.  
- Beep tones sound when a signal is received on Channel 16.  
- Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call  
channel.  
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION  
e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DWTRI] again.  
Call channel  
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT Channel 07.  
Push for 1 sec.  
Tri-watch starts.  
TRI  
DW  
Dualwatch  
Tri-watch  
Signal is received  
on call channel.  
If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses  
on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.  
If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, tri-  
watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.  
To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch,  
push and hold [PTT].  
Signal received on  
Channel 16 takes  
priority.  
Tri-watch resumes  
after the signal  
disappears.  
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SCAN OPERATION  
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I Scan types  
Scanning is an efcient way to locate signals quickly over a  
wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and  
a normal scan.  
Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scan-  
ning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scan-  
ning, such as those used for digital communications.  
In addition, weather alert functions are available for standby  
convenience. (p. 13)  
NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 14)  
PRIORITY SCAN  
NORMAL SCAN  
CH 01  
CH 02  
CH 01  
CH 02  
WX*  
CH 03  
WX*  
CH 16  
CH 03  
CH 05  
CH 04  
CH 05  
CH 04  
* Previously selected weather channel  
when weather alert function is ON.  
* Previously selected weather channel  
when weather alert function is ON.  
Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se-  
quence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is de-  
tected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal  
disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other  
than Channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal  
disappears.  
Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag  
channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan-  
nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag  
channel.  
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SCAN OPERATION  
I Setting tag channels  
I Starting a scan  
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag  
channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan-  
nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.  
Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA,  
INT, CAN) independently.  
Set scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timer  
in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)  
q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by  
pushing [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.  
- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired  
weather channel with [CH/WX] and the [Y]/[Z].  
q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by  
pushing [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.  
w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel.  
e Push [SCNTAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as  
w Push [SCNTAG] to start priority or normal scan.  
- SCANblinks in the function display.  
- 16appears during priority scan.  
- When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-  
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode  
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)  
- Push [Y]/[Z] to check tag channels, to change the scanning di-  
rection or resume the scan manually.  
a tag channel.  
- TAGappears in the function display.  
r To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCNTAG] for 1  
sec.  
- TAGdisappears.  
e To stop the scan, push [SCNTAG].  
- SCANdisappears.  
Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group  
While pushing [SCNTAG], turn the power ON to clear all  
tag channels in the channel group.  
- Pushing [PTT], [169], [CH/WX] or [DWTRI] also stops the scan.  
Scan pauses when receiving a  
signal and audio is emitted.  
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.  
Scan starts.  
Push  
Push  
TAG  
TAG  
SCN  
SCN  
to stop the scan.  
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SET MODE  
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I SET mode programming  
I SET mode items  
D Beep tone bP”  
SET mode is used to change the conditions of 12 transceiver  
functions: beep tone, weather alert, scan type, scan resume  
timer, auto scan, monitor switch, automatic backlighting, LCD  
contrast, auto power save, self check, battery voltage and  
S/RF meter functions.  
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or  
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a  
switch by turning beep tones ON.  
AUTO (At): Beep tone is linked with volume tone.  
110: Beep tone scale is set from 110 scale (Max. is 10).  
q Turn power OFF.  
w While pushing [SQLMONI], turn power ON and continue  
pushing [SQLMONI] until bPappears.  
e Release [SQLMONI].  
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item.  
t Push [SQLMONI] to select the desired item, if necessary.  
y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or  
push [169].  
Beep tone AUTO (default)  
D Weather alert function AL”  
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before  
important weather announcements. When the weather alert  
function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, the  
ALTindicator blinks and sounds a beep tone until the trans-  
ceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather  
channel is checked periodically during standby or while scan-  
SET MODE CONSTRUCTION  
Scan  
type  
Battery  
voltage  
S/RF  
meter  
Weather  
alert  
Beep tone  
ning.  
Starting item  
• “ALTappears when the function is set ON.  
Scan resume  
timer  
Self  
check  
MONI  
SQL  
Push  
Automatic  
backlighting  
Monitor  
switch  
Auto  
scan  
LCD  
contrast  
Auto  
power save  
Weather alert function OFF (default) Weather alert function ON  
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SET MODE  
D Priority scan function Pr”  
D Auto scan function AS”  
The transceiver has 2 scan types. Normal scan and priority  
scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected  
channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in se-  
quence while monitoring Channel 16.  
While in standby, this function automatically starts the desired  
scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.  
Scan indicator blinks while scanning.  
Auto scan OFF (default)  
Normal scan (default)  
D Monitor action selection Sq”  
The monitor function cuts off the squelch function temporarily.  
This selection contains PUSH or HOLD settings as shown  
below.  
PUSH (Pu): After pushing the [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., the  
squelch function is cut off until [SQLMONI] is  
released. (default)  
HOLD (Ho): After pushing the [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., the  
squelch function is cut off continuously until  
another key is pushed.  
D Scan resume timer St”  
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or  
timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses  
until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the  
scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then re-  
sumes even if the signal is still being received.  
Scan timer OFF (default)  
Monitor switch PUSH (default)  
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SET MODE  
D Automatic backlighting bL”  
D Auto power save function PS”  
The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat-  
ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals.  
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-  
matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing  
any key except for [PTT].  
The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.  
Auto power save ON (default)  
D Self check function SC”  
The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it-  
self, and informs you in case a problem is found. The follow-  
ing items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it  
switches to operation mode.  
Temperature (Outside of 20°C to +60°C; 4°F to +140°F)  
Connected battery voltage  
Automatic backlighting ON (default)  
D LCD contrast selection LC”  
The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.  
1 (low contrast) 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)  
Water intrusion  
When error messages as shown  
below are displayed, see trouble  
Self check OFF (default)  
shooting for advice (p. 23).  
Error messages  
LCD contrast (default)  
Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error  
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SET MODE  
D Battery voltage indicator bt”  
SET MODE LIST  
Indication  
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 displayed for 2 sec.  
after power is turned ON.  
Function  
Switch  
OFF / Auto* / 1 10  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
Push* / Hold  
ON* / OFF  
3* / 1 4  
Beep tone  
"bP"  
Weather alert function  
Scan type selection  
"AL"  
"Pr"  
"St"  
Scan resume timer  
Battery voltage OFF (default)  
Auto scan function  
"AS"  
"Sq"  
"bL"  
"LC"  
"PS"  
"SC"  
"bt"  
D S-meter/RF meter indicator Sr”  
This function contains display or non-display setting of the  
S-meter/RF meter.  
Monitor switch selection  
Automatic backlighting  
LCD contrast selection  
Auto power save function  
Self check function  
ON* / OFF  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
S-meter/RF meter OFF (default)  
Battery voltage indicator  
S-meter/RF meter indicator  
"Sr"  
OFF* / ON  
*default setting  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
7
I Battery charging  
Prior to using the transceiver for the rst time, the Ni-Cd bat-  
I Battery cautions  
NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas  
teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.  
may cause an explosion.  
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF  
NEVER immerse batteries in water. If the battery case be-  
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the  
transceiver.  
while charging.  
Recommended temperature range for charging:  
+50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C)  
Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) only.  
NEVER use other adapters.  
NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may  
ow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-  
tery cases in handbags, etc.  
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in-  
stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage  
the transceiver.  
If your Ni-Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even after  
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the  
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the Ni-Cd batteries  
again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little),  
new batteries must be purchased.  
D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)  
The product that you have purchased contains a  
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At  
the end of its life, under various state and local  
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery  
into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for bat-  
tery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
ï Charging connections  
I Installing batteries in the  
q Attach the BC-150 to a at surface, such as desk or cabin, etc., if  
desired.  
w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) as shown below.  
e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the  
charger.  
battery case  
(Not supplied with some versions)  
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install  
6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.  
The charge indicator lights green.  
r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on the re-  
maining power condition.  
q Remove the battery case from the transceiver.  
w Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.  
Be sure to observe the correct polarity.  
CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12 hours.  
Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must  
be charged for 812 hours only.  
CAUTION:  
When installing batteries, make sure they are all the  
same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and  
old batteries together.  
Keep battery contacts clean. Its a good idea to clean bat-  
tery terminals once a week.  
IC-M2A  
BP-224  
Charge indicator  
Lights green when  
BP-224 (with/without  
IC-M2A) is inserted.  
Supplied screws  
AC adapter  
(BC-147A/E  
or BM-95V)  
BC-150  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
I Optional battery chargers  
D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103  
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery  
packs. The following are additionally required.  
AD-103  
D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103  
The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be  
charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re-  
quired.  
An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending  
on version).  
Six AD-103.  
An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656).  
IC-M2A  
BP-224  
IC-M2A  
BP-224  
AD-103 charger  
adapters are installed  
in each slot.  
AC adapter  
(purchased  
separately)  
OPC-515L or  
CP-17L  
AD-103 charger  
adapter is installed  
in BC-119N.  
AC adapter  
(Not supplied with some  
versions.)  
DC power cable  
(Connect with the DC power supply;  
13.8 V/at least 7 A)  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
8
D Supplied accessories  
The following accessories are supplied:  
D Flexible antenna  
Qty. Connect the supplied exible  
antenna to the antenna con-  
q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 nector.  
w Swivel belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
e Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
r Battery case (BP-223)*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
t Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
y AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V)*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
u Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
i Screws for the BC-150 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
*1 Not supplied with some versions.  
CAUTION: Transmitting  
without an antenna may  
damage the transceiver.  
*2 Depending on version.  
D Handstrap  
Slide the handstrap  
through the loop on the  
side of the transceiver as  
illustrated at right. Facili-  
tates carrying.  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
D Swivel belt clip  
To attach:  
q Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the  
e Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip.  
transceiver.  
w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt.  
Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de-  
grees.  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
To remove:  
q Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release  
R
CAUTION!  
the transceiver from the belt clip.  
HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACH-  
ING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE  
BELT CLIP.  
If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel  
belt clips stopper is scratched or damaged, the swivel  
belt clip may not work properly.  
w Release the belt clip.  
e Push the top of the stopper towards the transceiver and out  
at the same time, then push it downwards and free of the  
plastic loop.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
9
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The battery is exhausted.  
SOLUTION.  
REF.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
No power comes ON.  
p. 17  
Bad connection to the battery pack.  
Check the connection to the transceiver.  
p. 3  
Squelch level is too deep.  
Volume level is too low.  
Speaker has been exposed to water.  
Set squelch to the threshold point.  
Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.  
Drain water from the speaker.  
No sound comes from  
the speaker.  
p. 7  
p. 8  
Transmitting is impossi- Some channels are for low power or re- Change channels.  
pgs. 2, 4  
ble, or high power can ceive only.  
not be selected.  
The battery is exhausted.  
The output power is set to low.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
Push [H/L] to select high power.  
p. 17  
p. 2  
The display channel Lock function is activated.  
Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the p. 2  
cannot be changed.  
function.  
Scan does not start.  
No beeps sound.  
• “TAGchannels are not programmed.  
Beep tones are turned OFF.  
Set the desired channels as TAGchannels. p. 12  
Set the beep tones to AUTO or 110 in SET p. 13  
mode.  
Self check error.  
Transceivers inside temperature is below Leave the transceiver at room temperature  
(Temperature error)  
20°C (4°F) or above +60°C (+120°F).  
for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the  
internal temperature has returned to normal.  
Self check error.  
(Battery voltage error)  
The connected battery packs voltage is Verify the battery voltage is correct.  
more than 11 V.  
Self check error.  
(Water intrusion error)  
Water has entered the transceiver.  
Have the transceiver checked at your local  
distributor or dealer to see whether the trans-  
ceiver works properly or not.  
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CHANNEL LIST  
10  
Channel number Frequency (MHz)  
Channel number Frequency (MHz)  
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive  
Channel number Frequency (MHz)  
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive  
Channel number Frequency (MHz)  
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive  
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive  
85  
85A  
86  
85  
86  
87  
88  
85 157.275 161.875  
157.275 157.275  
01  
01 156.050 160.650  
156.050 156.050  
19A  
20  
19A 156.950 156.950  
*
66  
156.325 160.925  
156.325 156.325  
*
01A  
20  
21  
22  
23  
157.000 161.600  
157.000 157.000  
66A 66A  
*
20  
66A  
86 157.325 161.925  
157.325 157.325  
02  
03  
02 156.100 160.700  
03 156.150 160.750  
156.150 156.150  
20A  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
77  
78  
67 156.375 156.375  
68 156.425 156.425  
69 156.475 156.475  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
86A  
87  
21 157.050 161.650  
21A 157.050 157.050  
157.100 161.700  
87 157.375 161.975  
157.375 157.375  
03A  
21A  
22A  
87A  
88  
04  
05  
156.200 160.800  
Rx only  
156.525  
70  
88 157.425 162.025  
157.425 157.425  
04A 156.200 156.200  
156.250 160.850  
22A 157.100 157.100  
23 157.150 161.750  
157.150 157.150  
71 156.575 156.575  
72 156.625 156.625  
73 156.675 156.675  
88A  
05A  
06  
05A 156.250 156.250  
06 156.300 156.300  
156.350 160.950  
21b Rx only 161.650  
25b Rx only 161.850  
28b Rx only 162.000  
83b Rx only 161.775  
23A  
24  
06  
07  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
60  
61  
24 157.200 161.800  
25 157.250 161.850  
26 157.300 161.900  
27 157.350 161.950  
28 157.400 162.000  
60 156.025 160.625  
156.075 160.675  
74 156.725 156.725  
*
*
25  
156.875 156.875  
156.925 161.525  
77  
77  
07A  
08  
09  
10  
11  
07A 156.350 156.350  
08 156.400 156.400  
09 156.450 156.450  
10 156.500 156.500  
11 156.550 156.550  
26  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
78A  
79A  
80A  
81A  
82A  
78A 156.925 156.925  
156.975 161.575  
27  
Frequency (MHz)  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
28  
WX channel  
Transmit Receive  
79A 156.975 156.975  
157.025 161.625  
1
2
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
RX only  
162.550  
162.400  
162.475  
162.425  
162.450  
162.500  
162.525  
161.650  
161.775  
163.275  
12  
12 156.600 156.600  
*
61A  
61A 156.075 156.075  
156.125 160.725  
80A 157.025 157.025  
157.075 161.675  
*
156.650 156.650  
3
13  
13  
62  
63  
64  
65  
14  
14 156.700 156.700  
*
4
62A 156.125 156.125  
156.175 160.775  
81A 157.075 157.075  
157.125 161.725  
*
*
156.750 156.750  
5
15  
15  
16  
17  
18  
15  
16  
16 156.800 156.800  
*
6
82A 157.125 157.125  
83 157.175 161.775  
83A 157.175 157.175  
84 157.225 161.825  
157.225 157.225  
63A  
64A  
156.175 156.175  
*
156.850 156.850  
156.900 161.500  
7
17  
17  
64 156.225 160.825  
64A 156.225 156.225  
156.275 160.875  
83A  
84  
8
18A  
18A 156.900 156.900  
156.950 161.550  
9
84A  
19  
10  
65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275  
*Low power only.  
NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT  
be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.  
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS  
11  
I Specications  
I Options  
GENERAL  
D BATTERY CASE AND PACK  
BP-223 BATTERY CASE  
Frequency coverage  
: Transmit 156.025157.425 MHz  
Receive 156.050163.275 MHz  
Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. The same as supplied  
with the transceiver depending on versions.  
BP-224 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK  
Mode  
Channel spacing  
: FM (16K0G3E)  
: 25 kHz  
Current drain (at 7.5 V DC) : TX High (5 W)  
1.5 A typical.  
200 mA typical  
20 mA typical  
7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. The same as supplied with the  
transceiver depending on versions.  
Max. audio  
Power save  
Frequency stability  
: 10 ppm (20°C to +60°C)  
Useable temperature range : 20°C to +60°C; 4°F to +140°F  
D CHARGERS  
BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-103 CHARGER ADAPTER  
+ BC-145 AC ADAPTER  
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with  
the charger. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours  
BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-103 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.)  
+ BC-124 AC ADAPTER  
Dimensions  
(Projections not included)  
Weight (approx.; with BP-224) : 360g (12.7 oz)  
: 61 (W) × 135(H) × 41(D) mm  
21332(W) × 5516(H) × 158(D) inch  
TRANSMITTER  
Output power (at 7.5 V DC) : 5 W (Hi), 3 W (Mid) and 1 W (Low)  
Modulation system  
:
Variable reactance frequency modulation  
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-103s are re-  
quired) simultaneously. An AC adapter may be supplied depending  
on version. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.  
BC-150 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/E or BM-95V AC ADAPTER  
Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied  
with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours  
Max. frequency deviation  
Audio harmonics distortion : Less than 10 % (at 60 % mod.)  
Spurious emissions  
: 5 kHz  
: Less than 65 dBc  
RECEIVER  
Receive system  
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)  
Squelch sensitivity  
Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typical  
Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typical  
Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typical  
: Double-conversion superheterodyne  
: 0.25 µV typical  
: Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)  
D BELT CLIPS  
MB-68 BELT CLIP  
MB-74 BELT CLIP  
Ham and noise ratio  
Audio output power  
: More than 40 dB  
: 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion with an  
8 load  
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.  
MB-87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP  
Belt clip for swivel type. The same as supplied with the transceiver.  
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.  
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