Icom Portable Radio IC M32 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER  
iM32  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the condition that this device does  
not cause harmful interference.  
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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 saltwater, and dry it before opera-  
tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and con-  
trollers 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-M32 VHF  
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state  
of the art 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-M32 meets JIS waterproof specification  
grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-224.  
Dualwatch 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-M32.  
Large, easy-to-read LCD  
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With dimensions of 16(H) × 32(W) mm; 8(H) × 1 4(W) inch,  
the IC-M32’s function display is easy to read and shows op-  
erating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast  
can be adjusted to suit your preferences.  
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS  
Simple operation  
WORD  
RWARNING  
CAUTION  
NOTE  
DEFINITION  
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock  
may occur.  
9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op-  
eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are  
located on the front panel for convenient one-hand opera-  
tion.  
Equipment damage may occur.  
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk  
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.  
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PRECAUTION  
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an  
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric  
shock.  
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will  
become hot when operating continuously for long periods.  
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M32 employs waterproof con-  
struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification,  
Grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the  
transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guar-  
anteed 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  
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.  
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 at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from  
your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.  
Icom, Icom Inc. and the  
logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-  
porated (Japan) in the United States, the 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  
PRECAUTION .................................................................... iv  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v  
5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 1415  
I Scan types ................................................................. 14  
I Setting tag channels .................................................. 15  
I Starting a scan .......................................................... 15  
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 16  
I Description ................................................................ 16  
I Operation ................................................................... 16  
7 SET MODE ............................................................. 1722  
I SET mode programming ........................................... 17  
I SET mode items ........................................................ 18  
1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1  
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 23  
I Supplied accessories ................................................... 2  
I Attachments ................................................................. 2  
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 47  
I Front, top and side panels............................................ 4  
I Function display .......................................................... 6  
4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 813  
I Channel selection ........................................................ 8  
I Adjusting the volume level ......................................... 10  
I Adjusting the squelch level ........................................ 10  
I Receiving and transmitting ........................................ 11  
I Call channel programming ........................................ 12  
I Lock function ............................................................. 13  
I Automatic backlighting .............................................. 13  
I Monitor function ......................................................... 13  
8 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 2326  
I Battery charging ........................................................ 23  
I Battery caution .......................................................... 23  
I Optional battery case ................................................ 24  
I Optional battery chargers .......................................... 25  
9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ............................................... 2728  
I MB-87 contents ......................................................... 27  
I To attach .................................................................... 27  
I To detach ................................................................... 28  
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 29  
11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST .................................... 30  
12 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................ 31  
13 OPTIONS...................................................................... 32  
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OPERATING RULES  
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(2) OPERATORS LICENSE  
D Priorities  
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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.  
NOTE: Even though the IC-M32 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.  
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.  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
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D Handstrap  
I Supplied accessories  
Pass the handstrap through  
the loop on the side of the  
transceiver as illustrated at  
right. Facilitates carrying.  
The following accessories are supplied:  
Qty.  
• Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
• Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
• Belt clip (MB-68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
• Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
• Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
• Screws for the BC-150 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
• AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
* Depending on version  
D Belt clip  
I Attachments  
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.  
To attach the belt clip  
D Flexible antenna  
Connect the supplied flexible an-  
tenna to the antenna connector.  
CAUTION!  
To remove the belt clip  
NEVER HOLD by the antenna  
when carrying the transceiver.  
Transmitting without an an-  
tenna may damage the trans-  
ceiver.  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2  
ï Battery pack  
NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use  
a coin or at-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot-  
tom screw.  
To remove the battery pack:  
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Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack  
in the direction of the arrow as shown below.  
CAUTION!:  
To attach the battery pack:  
When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the  
rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack cor-  
rectly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be dam-  
aged when attaching the battery pack.  
Insert the battery pack in the IC-M32 completely, then turn the  
screw clockwise.  
NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans-  
ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get-  
ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the  
transceiver being damaged.  
If the seal is damaged, waterproong is not guaranteed.  
NOTE:  
When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or else does  
not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or else is on the seal  
when attaching a battery pack, the water resistant may be  
reduced.  
Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove  
correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it.  
Screw position  
when removing battery  
OPEN  
Screw position  
when attaching battery  
Correct position  
Incorrect position  
Rubber seal  
Groove  
OPEN  
Battery pack  
Battery pack  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
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I Front, top and side panels  
q POWER SWITCH [PWR]  
Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF.  
w
q
w ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)  
Connects the supplied antenna.  
e SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCNDUAL]  
Starts and stops normal or priority scan. (p. 15)  
Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 16)  
Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation.  
(p. 16)  
Speaker  
!
Microphone  
Function display  
(p. 6)  
r TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/LLOCK]  
Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 11)  
Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1  
sec. (p. 13)  
e
r
o
i
t
y
t VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS [+]/[][VOL]  
Adjusts the volume level. (p. 10)  
u
After pushing [SQLMONI], push to adjust the squelch  
level. (p. 10)  
y SQUELCH KEY [SQLMONI]  
Push this key, then adjust the squelch level with [+]/[].  
(p. 10)  
Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel  
while pushed and held. (p. 13)  
While pushing this key, turn power ON to enter the set  
mode. (p. 17)  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 3  
u CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z][TAG]  
Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9)  
o CHANNEL 16 KEY [169]  
Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 8)  
Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8)  
- Channel 9 is factory default.  
Enters call channel programming condition when the call  
channel is selected and this key is pushed for 3 sec.  
(p. 12)  
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Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 17)  
Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur-  
ing scan. (p. 15)  
Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned)  
channel when pushed both keys for 1 sec. (p. 15)  
While turning power ON, clears all tag channels in the se-  
lected channel group when both keys are pushed. (p. 15)  
Exits set mode when pushed during set mode operation.  
(p. 17)  
! PTT SWITCH [PTT]  
i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WXU/I/C]  
Toggles the regular channels and weather channel when  
pushed. (p. 9)  
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.  
Selects one of 3 (or 2*) regular channel groups in se-  
quence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 9)  
- U.S.A., International and Canadian* channels are available.  
*Canadian channels are available for the USA version only.  
Push to return to the channel selection before selecting  
the channel 16 or the call channel with [169].  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
I Function display  
t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13)  
r
t
y
q
w
e
Appears while the lock function is activated.  
y BATTERY INDICATOR  
u
i
o
Indicates remaining battery power.  
!
!
Indication  
Battery level  
Charging  
required  
!
Full  
Middle  
No battery  
!
!
!
blinks when the battery over charged.  
blinks when the battery is exhaustion.  
u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 15)  
Blinks while scanning.  
!
! !  
i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16)  
DUALappears during dualwatch; TRIappears during  
tri-watch.  
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 11)  
Appears while transmitting.  
w BUSY INDICATOR  
o DUPLEX INDICATOR  
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch  
opens. (p. 11)  
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.  
! SUB CHANNEL READOUT  
blinks while monitoring. (p. 13)  
Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan, dualwatch or  
tri-watch. (p. 16)  
Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode. (p. 17)  
Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting. (p. 10)  
Indicates the volume level while volume setting. (p. 10)  
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15)  
Appears when a tag channel is selected.  
r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8)  
Appears when the call channel is selected.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 3  
! SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR  
! LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 11)  
Shows the squelch level.  
• “LOWappears when low power is selected.  
• “LOWblinks when switching forced low power mode be-  
cause of a high temperature error or low voltage.  
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! VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR  
Shows the volume level.  
! VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR  
Blinks while adjusting the volume level.  
! SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR  
Blinks while adjusting the squelch level.  
! CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT  
Indicates the selected operating channel number.  
In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.  
! CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 9)  
Uappears when U.S.A.; Iappears when Interna-  
tional; Cappears when Canadian channel group is se-  
lected.  
! WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS  
(p. 9)  
• “WXappears when the weather channel group is se-  
lected.  
• “ALTappears while the weather alert function is acti-  
vated; blinks when the alert tone is received.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
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I Channel selection  
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first  
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum  
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn  
the power OFF while charging.  
D Channel 9 (Call channel)  
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular chan-  
nel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call  
channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can  
be re-programmed (p. 12) and are used to store your most  
often used channels in each channel group for quick recall.  
D Channel 16  
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial  
contact with another station and for emergency communica-  
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du-  
alwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor  
Channel 16.  
q Push [169] for 1 sec. to select the call channel in the se-  
lected channel group.  
• “CALLand the call channel number appear.  
Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro-  
gramming a call channel. See the Call channel programming”  
on p. 12 for details.  
q Push [169] to select Channel 16.  
w Push [CH/WXU/I/C] to return to the condition before se-  
lecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select  
the operating channel.  
w Push [CH/WXU/I/C] to return to the condition before se-  
lecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating  
channel.  
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9
Push  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
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 Weather channels  
There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring  
weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic  
and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of  
weather channels possible in USA only).  
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q Push [CH/WXU/I/C] to select a regular channel.  
If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WXU/I/C] again.  
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.  
• “DUPappears for duplex channels.  
e To change the channel group, push [CH/WXU/I/C] for  
1 sec.  
q Push [CH/WXU/I/C] to select the weather channel group.  
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel.  
e Push [CH/WXU/I/C] to return to the condition before se-  
lecting the weather channel group.  
U/I/C  
U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in  
sequence.  
Push  
Push for 1 sec.  
CONVENIENT!  
U/I/C  
U/I/C  
The IC-M32 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected  
weather channel while in another channel (when the power  
save function is turned ON) or during scanning. See the SET  
mode itemson p. 18 for details.  
U.S.A. channels  
U/I/C  
International channels  
Canadian channels  
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BASIC OPERATION  
I Adjusting the volume level  
I Adjusting the squelch level  
The volume level can be adjusted with [+]/[].  
The IC-M32 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there  
is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as  
well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be  
adjusted to the proper level.  
q Push [SQLMONI], then adjust the squelch level with [+]/[].  
- SQLindicator starts blinking.  
Push [+]/[] to adjust the volume level.  
• “VOLindicator starts blinking.  
There are 32 volume levels to choose.  
When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to nor-  
mal condition.  
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely  
open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.  
- When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to nor-  
mal condition.  
Indicates the  
volume level.  
Blinks during volume  
level adjustment.  
Indicates the  
squelch level.  
Blinks during squelch  
level adjustment.  
w Push [SQLMONI] again to return to normal condition.  
CONVENIENT!  
The squelch level adjustment key can be selected from  
[Y]/[Z] and [+]/[] with following operation.  
While pushing both [SQLMONI] and [Y], turn the power ON  
to set [Y]/[Z] to the squelch level adjustment key.  
While pushing both [SQLMONI] and [+], turn the power ON  
to set [+]/[] to the squelch level adjustment key.  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
I Receiving and transmitting  
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 into the microphone at a normal voice level.  
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may  
damage the transceiver.  
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q Push and hold [PWR] to turn power ON.  
w Set the volume and squelch levels.  
NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-  
serve the battery power. The power save function activates  
automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.  
Push [SQLMONI], and push [] to open the squelch.  
Push [SQLMONI] to stop SQLindicator blinking, then  
push [+]/[] to set the volume level.  
Push [SQLMONI], and push [+]/[] to set the squelch  
level.  
For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged trans-  
mission, etc., the IC-M32 has a time-out timer function.  
This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continu-  
ous transmission.  
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.  
- When receiving a signal, “  
appears and audio is emitted  
from the speaker.  
- Further adjustment of the volume may be necessary at this point.  
r Push [H/LLOCK] to select the output power if necessary.  
- LOWappears when low power is selected; no indication when  
high power is selected.  
q Power ON  
t Push to  
transmit  
y Release to  
- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high  
power for longer distance communications.  
- Some channels are for low power only.  
receive  
r Set output  
power  
Microphone  
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the  
microphone.  
w Set volume  
w Set the  
- “  
appears.  
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.  
squelch level  
y Release [PTT] to receive.  
e Set channel  
w Set the squelch  
level  
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BASIC OPERATION  
I Call channel programming  
The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default,  
however, you can program your most often-used channel in  
each channel group for quick recall.  
t Push [169] to program the dis-  
played channel as the call chan-  
nel.  
The call channel number stop ash-  
ing.  
q Push [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec.  
several times to select the desired  
channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to  
be programmed.  
w Push [169] for 1 sec. to select the  
call channel.  
• “CALLand call channel number ap-  
pear.  
e Push [169] again for 3 sec. (until  
a long beep changes to 2 short  
beeps) to enter call channel pro-  
gramming condition.  
Call channel number to be pro-  
grammed ashes.  
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired  
channel.  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
I Lock function  
I Monitor function  
This function electronically locks all keys (except for [+]/[],  
[PTT], [SQLMONI] and [H/LLOCK]) to prevent accidental  
channel changes and function access.  
The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute. See  
p. 19 for details of the monitor switch action.  
Push [SQLMONI] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor func-  
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Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and  
tion.  
• “  
blinks and audio is emitted.  
OFF.  
Appears while the  
lock function is used.  
Blinks while the monitor  
function is used.  
LOCK  
MONI  
Push  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
for 1 sec.  
I Automatic backlighting  
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-  
matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 20)  
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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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 priority scan and  
normal scan.  
Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning.  
Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning,  
such as digital communications.  
In addition, the weather alert and auto scan function is avail-  
able for standby convenience. These functions can be acti-  
vated simultaneously, depending on the settings in SET  
mode. (pgs. 18, 19)  
Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 18)  
NORMAL SCAN  
PRIORITY 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 sequence  
while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected 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 5  
I Setting tag channels  
I Starting a scan  
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag  
channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels.  
Non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag chan-  
nels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN)  
independently.  
Set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan re-  
sume timer and auto scan function in advance, using SET  
mode. (pgs. 18, 19)  
q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) 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/WXU/I/C] and [Y]/[Z].  
w Push [SCNDUAL] to start priority or normal scan.  
• “SCANblinks in the function display.  
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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 both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the displayed chan-  
nel as a tag channel.  
• “16appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan.  
When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disap-  
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to scan resume  
timer setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)  
Push [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, change the  
scanning direction or resume the scan manually.  
• “  
appears in the function display.  
r To cancel the tag channel setting, push both [Y] and [Z]  
for 1 sec.  
• “  
disappears.  
e To stop the scan, push [SCNDUAL].  
Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group  
While pushing and holding both [Y] and [Z], turn power ON  
to clear all tag channels in the channel group.  
• “SCANdisappears.  
Pushing [PTT], [169] or [CH/WXU/I/C] also stops the scan.  
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.  
Receiving a signal  
and audio is emitted.  
Scan starts.  
Push  
Push  
DUAL  
DUAL  
to stop the scan  
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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH  
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I Description  
I Operation  
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving  
another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call  
channel while receiving another channel.  
q Select the desired operating channel.  
w Push [SCNDUAL] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch  
(depending on SET mode setting).  
• “DUALblinks during dualwatch; TRIblinks during tri-watch.  
A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.  
Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call  
channel.  
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION  
Call channel  
e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [SCNDUAL] again.  
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.  
DUAL  
Tri-watch starts.  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Signal is received  
on the call channel.  
Dualwatch  
Tri-watch  
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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SET MODE  
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I SET mode programming  
SET mode is used to change the condition of 12 transceiver  
functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority  
scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-  
watch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting,  
LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check  
function and battery voltage indicator.  
D SET mode operation  
q Turn power OFF.  
w While pushing [SQLMONI], turn power ON to enter SET  
mode.  
• “bpappears.  
e Push [SQLMONI] or [SQLMONI] and [Y] to select the de-  
sired item, if necessary.  
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item.  
t To exit SET mode, push [169].  
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D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.  
Battery voltage  
Beep tone  
Weather alert  
Priority scan  
Scan resume timer  
Starting item  
MONI  
: Push  
Self check  
Auto scan  
MONI  
: Push  
and  
Automatic  
Power save  
LCD contrast  
backlighting  
Monitor switch  
Dual/Tri-watch  
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SET MODE  
I SET mode items  
D Beep tone function bP”  
D Weather alert function AL”  
You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones  
OFF, or you can have 2 types of conrmation beeps sound at  
the push of a switch. When ON is selected, a xed beep (Pi)  
sounds, and when US is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. do,  
re, mi) sound.  
An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-  
fore any important weather announcements. When the  
weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects  
the alert, the alert indicator (ALT) blinks and sounds a beep  
tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected  
(used) weather channel is checked any time during standby,  
or while scanning, when the power save function is activated.  
• “ALTappears when the function is set ON.  
Beep tone synchronises with the volume level.  
The beeps sound during call channel programming and a weather  
alert tone indication even if this function is turned OFF.  
Push  
User beep  
Push  
Weather alert function  
OFF (default)  
Weather alert function  
ON  
D Priority scan function Pr”  
Beep tone ON (default)  
The transceiver has 2 scan typesnormal (OFF) and priority  
(ON) scans. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the se-  
lected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels  
in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.  
Beep tone OFF  
Push  
Normal scan (default)  
Priority scan  
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SET MODE 7  
D Scan resume timer St”  
D Dual/Tri-watch function dt”  
The scan resume timer can be set 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 resumes  
even if the signal has been received.  
This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for  
details.  
Push  
Dualwatch function  
(default)  
Tri-watch function  
Push  
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D Monitor switch action Sq”  
Scan resume timer OFF  
(default)  
Scan resume timer ON  
The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem-  
porarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho)  
settings as shown below.  
D Auto scan function AS”  
The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically  
when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for  
30 sec.  
Pu (PUSH): After pushing the [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., the squelch  
opens and emits audio. The squelch is held open while  
continuously pushing and holding [SQLMONI]. (default)  
Ho (HOLD): After pushing the [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., the squelch  
opens and emits audio even [SQLMONI] is released.  
To close the squelch, push any key.  
Push  
Push  
Auto scan OFF (default)  
Auto scan ON  
Push setting (default)  
Hold setting  
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SET MODE  
D Automatic backlighting bL”  
D Power save function PS”  
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-  
matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key  
except for [PTT] is pushed.  
The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat-  
ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals.  
ON : The power save function is turned ON. The power save func-  
tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation  
is performed for 5 sec.  
The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.  
OFF: The power save function is turned OFF.  
Push  
Push  
Auto backlighting ON  
(default)  
Auto backlighting OFF  
Power save ON  
(default)  
Power save OFF  
D LCD contrast selection LC”  
The contrast of the LCD can be turned ON (high contrast) and  
OFF (low contrast).  
Push  
LCD contrast ON  
(default)  
LCD contrast OFF  
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SET MODE 7  
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.  
D Battery voltage indicator bt”  
The voltage of the connected battery pack can be turned ON  
(displayed for 2 sec.) or OFF (non-displayed) after power is  
turned ON.  
Temperature : Outside of 25°C to +65°C; 13°F to +149°F  
(approx.)  
Connected battery voltage  
Push  
Water intrusion  
Battery voltage  
indication OFF  
(default)  
Battery voltage  
indication ON  
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Push  
Self check OFF (default)  
Self check ON  
When error messages as shown below are displayed, see  
troubleshooting for advice. (p. 29)  
Temperature error  
Battery voltage error  
Water intrusion error  
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SET MODE  
SET MODE LIST  
Indication  
Function  
Switch  
OFF / ON* / US  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
Dual* / Tri  
Beep tone function  
Weather alert function  
Priority scan function  
Scan resume timer  
"bP"  
"AL"  
"Pr"  
"St"  
Auto scan function  
"AS"  
"dt"  
Dual/Tri-watch function  
Monitor switch action  
Automatic backlighting  
LCD contrast selection  
Power save function  
Self check function  
"Sq"  
"bL"  
"LC"  
"PS"  
"SC"  
"bt"  
Push* / Hold  
OFF / ON*  
OFF / ON*  
OFF / ON*  
OFF* / ON  
OFF* / ON  
Battery voltage indicator  
*Default setting  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
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I Battery charging  
I Battery caution  
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery  
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.  
CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver  
(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the  
charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals  
or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and  
water can easily get into it.  
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the  
power OFF while charging.  
Recommended temperature range for charging:  
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)  
Use the specified chargers (BC-150, BC-119N and BC-  
121N). NEVER use another manufactures charger.  
Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) for  
the BC-150. NEVER use another manufactures adapters.  
NEVER incinerate used battery pack. Internal battery gas  
may cause an explosion.  
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8
NEVER immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack  
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to  
the transceiver.  
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in-  
stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage  
the transceiver.  
NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-  
rent may ow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,  
etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near  
metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.  
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 battery recycling options in your area or  
contact your dealer.  
If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after  
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the  
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack  
again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little),  
new battery pack must be purchased.  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
ï Charging connections  
q Attach the BC-150 to a flat surface, such as a desk or  
cabin, etc., if desired.  
I Optional battery case  
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install  
w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) as  
shown below.  
6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.  
e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the  
charger.  
q Remove the battery case from the transceiver.  
w Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.  
Be sure to observe the correct polarity.  
The charge indicator lights green.  
r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on  
the remaining power condition.  
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.  
DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12 hours. Other-  
wise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must be  
charged for 812 hours only.  
BP-224  
IC-M32  
Charge indicator  
Lights green when  
BP-224 (with/without  
IC-M32) is inserted.  
Supplied screws  
AC adapter  
(BC-147A/E  
or BM-95V)  
BC-150  
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BATTERY CHARGING 8  
I Optional battery chargers  
ï AD-103 installation  
q Install the AD-103 desktop charger adapter into the holder  
space of the BC-119N/121N.  
w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-103  
desktop charger adapter with the connector, then install  
the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws.  
Screws supplied with  
the charger adapter  
Desktop charger adapter  
Connector  
8
Not used  
Plug  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103  
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery  
packs. The following are additionally required.  
ï 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.  
AD-103 charger adapter  
An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending  
on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).  
Six AD-103 charger adapters  
An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)  
IC-M32  
IC-M32  
BP-224  
BP-224  
AD-103 charger  
AC adapter  
adapters are installed  
(Purchase  
in each slot.  
separately)  
AD-103 charger  
adapter is installed  
in BC-119N.  
AC adapter  
(Not supplied with  
some versions.)  
Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power  
source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette  
lighter socket) can be used instead of  
the AC adapter.  
DC power cable (OPC-656)  
(Connect with the DC power supply;  
13.8 V/at least 7 A)  
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SWIVEL BELT CLIP  
9
w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the trans-  
ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the  
groove.  
I MB-87 contents  
Qty.  
q Belt clip……………………………………………………… 1  
w Base clip …………………………………………………… 1  
q
w
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I To attach  
q Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the  
e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus-  
trated below.  
transceiver as illustrated below.  
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SWIVEL BELT CLIP  
I To detach  
Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the  
arrow and pull out from the belt clip.  
R
CAUTION!  
HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING  
OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT  
CLIP.  
Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder  
or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally  
dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
10  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
REF.  
The transceiver does The battery is exhausted.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
Check the connection to the transceiver.  
p. 23  
p. 3  
not turn ON.  
Bad connection to the battery pack.  
No sound from speaker. Squelch level is too deep.  
Volume level is too low.  
Set squelch to the threshold point.  
Push [+]/[] to set a suitable level.  
Drain water from the speaker.  
p. 10  
p. 10  
Speaker has been exposed to water.  
Transmitting is impossi- Some channels are for low power or re- Change channels.  
ble, or high power can ceive only.  
pgs. 8,  
9, 30  
p. 23  
not be selected.  
The battery is exhausted.  
The battery over charged.  
The output power is set to low.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
Verify the battery voltage is correct.  
Push [H/LLOCK] to select high power.  
p. 11  
9
The displayed channel Lock function is activated.  
Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the p. 13  
10  
cannot be changed.  
function.  
Scan does not start.  
No beeps.  
• “TAGchannels are not programmed.  
Beep tones are turned OFF.  
Set the desired channels as TAGchannels. p. 15  
Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 18  
Beep) in SET mode.  
Self check error.  
(Temperature)  
The temperature is outside of 25°C to Leave the transceiver at room temperature  
+65°C; 13°F to +149°F (approx)  
for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the  
internal temperature has returned to normal.  
Self check error.  
(Battery voltage)  
The connected battery packs voltage is Verify the battery voltage is correct.  
more than 11 V.  
Self check error.  
(Water intrusion)  
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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VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST  
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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  
*
66A  
01A  
20  
21  
22  
23  
157.000 161.600  
157.000 157.000  
66A 66A  
*
20  
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  
*
77  
*
25  
156.875 156.875  
156.925 161.525  
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  
27  
78A  
79A  
80A  
81A  
82A  
78A 156.925 156.925  
156.975 161.575  
Frequency (MHz)  
28  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
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  
*
15  
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  
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  
12  
GENERAL  
RECEIVER  
Frequency coverage  
: Transmit 156.025157.425 MHz  
Receive 156.050163.275 MHz  
: FM (16K0G3E)  
: 25 kHz  
: BP-223, BP-224 only  
: TX High (5 W) 1.5 A typical.  
Receive system  
: Double-conversion  
superheterodyne  
: 0.25 µV typical  
: Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)  
: 70 dB typical  
Mode  
Channel spacing  
Power supply requirement  
Current drain (at 7.5 V DC)  
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)  
Squelch sensitivity  
Intermodulation rejection ratio  
Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typical  
Max. audio  
Power save  
200 mA typical  
20 mA typical  
Adjacent channel selectivity  
Audio output power  
: 70 dB typical  
: 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion  
with an 8 load  
Frequency stability  
Useable temperature range  
Dimensions  
(Projections not included)  
Weight (with BP-224)  
: 10 ppm (20°C to +60°C)  
: 20°C to +60°C; 4°F to +140°F  
: 61 (W) × 135(H) × 41(D) mm  
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or  
obligation.  
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5
2 32(W) × 5 16(H) × 1 8(D) inch  
: Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz)  
TRANSMITTER  
Output power (at 7.5 V DC)  
Modulation system  
: 5 W (Hi) and 1 W (Low)  
: Variable reactance frequency  
modulation  
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Max. frequency deviation  
Adjacent channel power  
Spurious emissions  
:
5 kHz  
: 70 dB  
: Less than 68 dBc  
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OPTIONS  
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D BATTERY CASE AND PACK  
D DC CABLES  
CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE  
Allows to charge the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter  
socket. (For BC-119N)  
BP-223 BATTERY CASE  
Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) alkaline cells.  
BP-224 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK  
7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack.  
OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES  
Allows to charge the battery pack using 13.8 V power source in-  
stead of the AC adapter.  
OPC-515L: For BC-119N  
OPC-656 : For BC-121N  
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 depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2  
hours  
BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-103 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.)  
+ BC-124 AC ADAPTER  
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-103s are re-  
quired) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased sepa-  
rately. 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  
D BELT CLIPS  
MB-68 BELT CLIP  
The same as supplied with the transceiver.  
MB-74N BELT CLIP  
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.  
MB-87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP  
Belt clip for swivel type.  
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A-6297D-1EX-q  
Printed in Japan  
© 2003 Icom Inc.  
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan  
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