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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iM21

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

❍ 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 vessel.

4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)

5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.

6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

RECOMMENDATION

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.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M21 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

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-M21.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

FEATURES

☞ Water resistant construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M21 meets JIS water resistant speciﬁcation grade 7 while using BP-223 or BP-224.

☞ Dual watch and tri-watch functions*

Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress 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. *This function may not be available depending on version.

☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 24(H) × 35(W) mm, the IC-M21’s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

☞ Simple operation

Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation.

WORD DEFINITION

RWARNING

Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.

CAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an

AC outlet. This may pose a ﬁre hazard or result in an electric shock.

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 vertical.

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 –15°C or above +55°C.

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.

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BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will

become hot when operating continuously for long periods.

BE CAREFUL! The IC-M21 employs water resistant

construction, which corresponds to JIS water resistant speciﬁcation, grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the transceiver has been dropped, water resistant cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the water resistant seal damaged, etc.

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.

Versions of the IC-M21 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio

and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC.

This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programing of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.

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.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................ i

RECOMMENDATION ........................................................... i

FOREWORD ....................................................................... ii

IMPORTANT ........................................................................ ii

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... ii

FEATURES .......................................................................... ii

CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iv

1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5

■ Front, top and side panels............................................ 2

■ Function display .......................................................... 4

3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................... 6–9

■ Channel selection ........................................................ 6

■ Lock function ............................................................... 7

■ Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 7

■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8

■ Call channel programming .......................................... 9

■ Automatic backlighting ................................................ 9

4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10

■ Description ................................................................ 10

■ Operation ................................................................... 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 11–12

■ Scan types ................................................................. 11

■ Setting tag channels .................................................. 12

■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 12

6 SET MODE ............................................................. 13–16

■ SET mode programming ........................................... 13

■ SET mode items ........................................................ 13

7 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 17–19

■ Battery charging ........................................................ 17

■ Battery cautions ......................................................... 17

■ Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 18

■ Optional battery chargers .......................................... 19

8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 20–22

9 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 23

10 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 24

11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25

■ Speciﬁcations ........................................................... 25

■ Options ..................................................................... 25

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

D Priorities

• 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.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.

• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

D Privacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.

• 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 includes the call sign which is your craft’s identiﬁcation for radio purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

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.

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.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.

A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations 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.

OPERATING RULES

PANEL DESCRIPTION

q DIAL/ CHANNEL GROUP SWITCH [DIAL]

• Selects and changes the regular channels. (p. 6)

• Selects one of 2 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)

- International and U.S.A. (U.K. version only)

channels* are available for regular channels. *Germany version is International and ATIS channels.

w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]

• 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)

e CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16•

• Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6)

• Selects the call channel when pushed for

1 sec.

• Enters call Channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec. (p. 9)

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.

t TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH

[H/L•

LOCK]

• Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 8)

• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7)

y DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH

[DW•

TRI] (p. 10)

• Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily.

• Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.

• Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is acti-

vated.

u SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] (p. 7)

• Push this switch, then set the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].

• Manually opens the squelch for channel monitoring when pushed for 1 sec.

i ANTENNA (p. 20)

Connects the supplied antenna.

o VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.

!0 PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

■ Front, top and side panels

PANEL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION!:

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. If the seal is damaged, water resistant is not guaranteed.

OPEN

Screw position when removing battery

OPEN

Screw position when attaching battery

Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove correctly and dust etc. does not adhere to it.

Battery pack/case

Rubber seal

Groove

Correct position

Incorrect position

NOTE:

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.

ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE SCREW

To remove the battery case:

Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below.

To attach the battery case:

Insert the battery case in the IC-M21 completely, then turn the screw clockwise.

NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery case, use a

coin or ﬂat-head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ 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.

e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12)

Appears when a tag channel is selected.

r SCAN INDICATOR (p. 12)

Blinks while scanning.

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 DUPLEX INDICATOR

Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 10)

“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during tri-watch.

q w e ryt

!1!2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

o SUB CHANNEL READOUT

• Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan.

• Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch.

(p. 10)

• Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode

!0 BATTERY INDICATOR

Indicates remaining battery power.

!1 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)

!2 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR (p. 7)

Appears while adjusting the squelch level.

!3 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT

• Indicates the selected operating channel number.

• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.

!4 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6)

“ I ” appears when International; “ U ” appears when U.S.A. (U.K. and Italian versions only); “ATIS” appears when ATIS function is activated (Germany version only).

!5 TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR

• “LOW” appears when low power is selected. (p. 8)

• “LOW” blinks when switching forced low power mode be-

cause of a high temperature error or low voltage.

• “MID”* appears when middle power is selected. (p. 8) *Except Germany version.

• No indicator appears when high power is selected.

Indication

Full Middle

Charging

requiredNobattery

Battery level

BASIC OPERATION

D International and U.S.A. channels

There are 57 International and 57 U.S.A. channels. These channel groups may be speciﬁed for the operating area.

q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w Push [Y]/[Z] switches to select a channel.

- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.

e To change the channel group, push [DIAL] for 1 sec.

- International and U.S.A. channels can be selected in sequence.

Push for 1 sec.

International channels

U.S.A. channels

DIAL

■ Channel selection

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.

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 [16•

C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the

selected channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number appear.

Each channel group can have its own call channel when programmed.

Push

BASIC OPERATION

■ Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys, except [PTT], [SQL•

MONI] and [H/L•LOCK] to prevent accidental channel

changes and function access.

• Push [H/L•

LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and

OFF.

- Only [PTT], [H/L•LOCK] and [SQL•

MONI] are functional.

Appears while the lock function is used.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

The IC-M21 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.

q Push [SQL•

MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].

- “SQL” indicator 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 [SQL•

MONI] again to return to normal condition.

(Level 10: Max. squelch level)

Each dot indicates the squelch level

Appears durling squelch level adjustment.

BASIC OPERATION

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* [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to set

audio output level.

*According to Monitor action selection in SET mode (p. 14).

e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.

- When receiving a signal, “BUSY” appears 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.

r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.

- “LOW” appears when low power is selected; “MID” appears when middle power is selected; no indicator appears when high power is selected.

- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications.

- Some channels are for low power only.

t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the

microphone.

- “TX”

appears.

(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).

y Release [PTT] to receive.

■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may

damage the transceiver.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted 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.

NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.

w Set squelch level

e Set channel

r Set output

power

t Push to transmit

y Release to receive

q Power ON

w Set volume

BASIC OPERATION

■ Call channel programming

The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by default, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.

q Push [DIAL] for 1 sec. to select

the desired channel group (INT, USA) to be programmed.

w Push [16•

C] for 1 sec. to select

the call channel of the selected channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number appear.

e Push [16•C] again for 3 sec.

(until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.

- Call channel number and channel group to be programmed ﬂash.

r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the de-

sired channel.

t Push [16•

C] to program the dis-

played channel as the call channel.

- The call channel number and channel group stop ﬂashing.

■ Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be deactivated in SET mode. (p. 14)

• Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.

- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description

Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION

• 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, triwatch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.

• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch, push and hold [PTT].

Dualwatch Tri-watch

■ Operation

q Select the desired operating channel. w Push [DW•

TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push

[DW•

TRI] 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.

e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW•TRI] again.

[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT Channel 07.

Call channel

Push for 1 sec.

Tri-watch starts.

TRI

Signal is received on call channel.

Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority.

Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

Scanning is an efﬁcient 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 scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those used for digital communications.

NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 13)

PRIORITY SCAN

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

Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel.

CH 01

CH 88

CH 05 CH 04

CH 16

CH 02

CH 03

CH 01 CH 02

CH88

CH 05 CH 04

CH 03

SCAN OPERATION

■ Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (INT, USA) independently.

q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA) by pushing

[DIAL] for 1 sec., if desired.

w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. e Push [SCN•

TAG ] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as

a tag channel.

- “TAG ” appears in the function display.

r To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCN•TAG] for 1

sec.

- “TAG ” disappears.

• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group

While pushing [SCN•

TAG ], turn the power ON to clear all

tag channels in the channel group.

■ Starting a scan

Set scan type and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)

q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA) by pushing

[DIAL] for 1 sec., if desired.

w Push [SCN•

TAG

] to start priority or normal scan.

- “SCAN” blinks in the function display.

- “16” appears during priority scan.

- When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears 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.

e To stop the scan, push [SCN•TAG].

- “SCAN” disappears.

- Pushing [PTT], [16•C], [DIAL] or [DW•TRI] also stops the scan.

Scan starts.

Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted.

Push

to stop the scan.

SCN

TAG

SCN

TAG

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

SET MODE

■ SET mode programming

SET mode is used to change the conditions of 11 transceiver functions: beep tone, scan type, scan resure timer, auto scan, monitor action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast, auto power save, self check, battery voltage and S/RF meter.

q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL•

MONI], turn power ON and continue

pushing [SQL•

MONI] until “bP” appears.

e Release [SQL•

MONI].

r Push

[Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item.

t Push [SQL•

MONI] to select the desired item, if necessary.

y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or

push [16•

C].

SET MODE CONSTRUCTION

S/RF

meter

Scan resume

timer

Auto scan

Monitor

action

Self check

Battery voltage

Auto

power save

Beep tone

Starting item

Push

Scan

type

Automatic

backlighting

LCD

contrast

SQL

MONI

■ SET mode items

D Beep tone “bP”

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.

• 1–10: Beep tone scale is set from 1–10 scale (Max. is 10).

D Priority scan function “Pr”

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 sequence while monitoring Channel 16.

Beep tone AUTO (default)

Priority scan (default)

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 resumes even if the signal is still being received.

D Auto scan function “AS”

While in standby, this function automatically starts the desired scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.

• Scan indicator blinks while scanning.

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 [SQL•

MONI] for 1 sec., the

squelch function is cut off until [SQL•

MONI] is

released. (default)

• HOLD (Ho): After pushing the [SQL•

MONI] for 1 sec., the

squelch function is cut off continuously until another key is pushed.

D Automatic backlighting “bL”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing any key except for [PTT].

•

The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

Monitor switch PUSH (default)

Scan timer OFF (default)

Auto scan OFF (default)

Automatic backlighting ON (default)

SET MODE

D Self check function “SC”

The self check function checks transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. The following items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it switches to operation mode.

• Temperature (Outside of –15°C to +55°C)

• Connected battery voltage

• Water intrusion

When error messages as shown below are displayed, see trouble shooting for advice (p. 23).

SET MODE

D LCD contrast selection

“LC”

The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.

• 1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)

D Auto power save function “PS”

The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.

LCD contrast (default)

Self check OFF (default)

Error messages

Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error

Auto power save ON (default)

SET MODE

D Battery voltage indicator

“bt” 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.

D S-meter/RF meter indicator “Sr”

This function contains display or non-display setting of the S-meter/RF meter.

Battery voltage OFF (default)

S-meter/RF meter OFF (default)

Indication Switch

Beep tone

Function

Scan type selection

Scan resume timer

Auto scan function

Monitor switch selection

Automatic backlighting

LCD contrast selection

Auto power save function

Self check function

Battery voltage indicator

S-meter/RF meter indicator

OFF / Auto* / 1 10

OFF / ON*

OFF* / ON

Push* / Hold

ON* / OFF

3* / 1 4

ON* / OFF

OFF* / ON

"bP"

"Pr"

"St"

"AS"

"Sq"

"bL"

"LC"

"PS"

"SC"

"bt"

"Sr"

*default setting

SET MODE LIST

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the ﬁrst time, the Ni-Cd bat- teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

• Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)

• Use the supplied charger (BC-150) only. NEVER use an

other manufactures charger.

NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when installing alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF

while charging.

■ Battery cautions

NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas

may cause an explosion.

NEVER immerse batteries in water. If the battery case becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.

NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may ﬂow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery cases in handbags, etc.

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.

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Installing batteries in the 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.

q Remove the battery case from the transceiver. w Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

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. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.

ï Charging connections

q Attach the BC-150 to a ﬂat surface, such as desk or cabin, etc., if

desired.

w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147E) as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the

charger.

• The charge indicator lights green.

r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on the re-

maining power condition.

CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12 hours.

Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must be charged for 8–12 hours only.

AC adapter (BC-147E; Not supplied with some versions)

IC-M21

BP-224

Charge indicator Lights green when BP-224 (with/without IC-M21) is inserted.

Supplied screws

BC-150

BATTERY CHARGING

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 required.

• Six AD-103.

• An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656).

AC adapter (purchased separately)

AD-103 charger adapters are installed in each slot.

BP-224

IC-M21

DC power cable (Connect with the DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

■ 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

• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending

on version).

AC adapter (BC-145E)

OPC-515L or CP-17L

AD-103 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N.

BP-224

IC-M21

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

D Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied: Qty.

q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

w Swivel belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

e Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

r Battery case (BP-223)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

t Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

y AC adapter (BC-147E)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

u Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

i Screws for the BC-150 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Not supplied with some versions.

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied ﬂexible antenna to the antenna connector.

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

Handstrap

Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. Facilitates carrying.

D Swivel belt clip

To attach:

q Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the

transceiver.

w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

e Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip.

Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

To remove:

q Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release

the transceiver from the belt clip.

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.

CAUTION!

HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.

If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip’s stopper is scratched or damaged, the swivel belt clip may not work properly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION. REF.

No sound comes from the speaker.

• Squelch level is too deep.

• Volume level is too low.

• Speaker has been exposed to water.

p. 7 p. 8

—

• Set squelch to the threshold point.

• Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.

• Drain water from the speaker.

No power comes ON.

• The battery is exhausted.

• Bad connection to the battery pack.

p. 17 p. 3

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Check the connection to the transceiver.

Transmitting is impossible, or high power can not be selected.

• Some channels are for low power or receive only.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The output power is set to low.

pgs. 2, 4

p. 17 p. 2

• Change channels.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Push [H/L] to select high power.

The display channel cannot be changed.

• Lock function is activated. • Push [H/L•

LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the

function.

p. 2

Scan does not start.

•“TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels. p. 12

No beeps sound.

• Beep tones are turned OFF.

• Set the beep tones to AUTO or 1–10 in SET

mode.

p. 13

Self check error. (Temperature error)

• Transceiver’s inside temperature is below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+120°F).

• Leave the transceiver at room temperature

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 pack’s voltage is more than 11 V.

• Verify the battery voltage is correct.

—

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 transceiver works properly or not.

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CHANNEL LIST

International channels

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive

01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 62 156.125 160.725 72 156.625 156.625 82 157.125 161.725

02 156.100 160.700 12 156.600 156.600 22 157.100 161.700 63 156.175 160.775 73 156.675 156.675 83 157.175 161.775

03 156.150 160.750 13 156.650 156.650 23 157.150 161.750 64 156.225 160.825 74 156.725 156.725 84 157.225

04 156.200 160.800 14 156.700 156.700 24 157.200 161.800 65 156.275 160.875 75

05 156.250 160.850 15

06 156.300 156.300 16 156.800 156.800 26 157.300 161.900 67 156.375 156.375 77 156.875 156.875 87 157.375 157.375

07 156.350 160.950 17

08 156.400 156.400 18 156.900 161.500 28 157.400 162.000 69 156.475 156.475 79 156.975 161.575

09 156.450 156.450 19 156.950 161.550 60 156.025 160.625 70 156.525 80 157.025 161.625

10 156.500 156.500 20 157.000 161.600 61 156.075 160.675 71 156.575 156.575 81 157.075 161.675

Frequency (MHz)

156.750 156.750 25 157.250 161.850 66 156.325 160.925 76 156.825 156.825 86 157.325 161.925

156.850 156.850 27 157.350 161.950 68 156.425 156.425 78 156.925 161.525 88 157.425 157.425

Frequency (MHz)

Rx only

Frequency (MHz)

156.775 156.775 85 157.275 161.875

Frequency (MHz)

161.825

USA channels (for U.K. version only)

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive

01A 156.050 156.050 12

-- - - - - - - 13

03A 156.150 156.150 14 156.700 156.700 24 157.200 161.800 66A 156.325 156.325

-- - - - - - - 15

05A 156.250 156.250 16 156.800 156.800 26 157.300 161.900 68 156.425 156.425 81A 157.075 157.075 88 157.425 162.025

06 156.300 156.300 17

07A 156.350 156.350 18A 156.900 156.900 28 157.400 162.000 70 156.525 83A 157.175 157.175

08 156.400

09 156.450 156.450 20 157.000 161.600 61A 156.075

10 156.500 156.500 20A 157.000 157.000 -- - - - - - -

11 156.550 156.550 21A 157.050 157.050 63A 156.175 156.175 74

156.400 19A 156.950 156.950 37A 157.850 157.850 71 156.575 156.575 84 157.225 161.825

Frequency (MHz)

156.600 156.600 22A 157.100 157.100 64A 156.225 156.225 77 156.875 156.875 86 157.325 161.925

156.650 156.650 23A 157.150 157.150 65A

156.750 156.750 25 157.250 161.850 67 156.375 156.375 80A 157.025 157.025 87A 157.375 157.375

156.850 156.850 27 157.350 161.950 69 156.475 156.475 82A 157.125 157.125 88A 157.425 157.425

Frequency (MHz)

156.275 156.275 78A 156.925 156.925 86A 157.325 157.325

Rx only

156.075 72 156.625 156.625 84A 157.225 157.225

73 156.675 156.675 85 157.275 161.875

156.725 156.725 85A 157.275 157.275

Frequency (MHz)

79A 156.975 156.975 87 157.375 161.975

Frequency (MHz)

Low power only.

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Speciﬁcations

• GENERAL

Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.000–161.450 MHz

Receive 156.000–163.425 MHz Mode : FM (16K0G3E) Channel spacing : 25 kHz Current drain (at 7.5 V DC) : TX High (5 W) 1.5 A typical

(1 W) 0.7 A typical Max. audio 200 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical

Frequency stability : ±1.5 kHz (–15°C to +55°C) Operating temperature range : –15°C to +55°C Dimensions : 61 (W) × 135(H) × 41(D) mm (Projections not included) 213⁄32(W) × 55⁄16(H) × 15⁄8(D) inch Weight (approx.; with BP-224)

: 360g (12.7 oz)

• TRANSMITTER

Output power (at 7.5 V DC) : 5 W (Hi), 3 W (Mid), 1 W (Low) or

1 W (Hi), 0.5 W (Low) <(#07)FRG>

Modulation system :

Variable reactance frequency modulation

Max. frequency deviation : ±5 kHz Audio harmonics distortion : Less than 10 % (at 60 % mod.) Spurious emissions : Less than 0.25 µW

• RECEIVER

Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) : Less than –2 dBµ EMF (typical) Squelch sensitivity (at threshold)

: Less than 0 dBµ EMF (typical)

Intermodulation rejection ratio

: 68 dB

Spurious response rejection ratio

: 70 dB Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB Hum and noise ratio : More than 40 dB Audio output power : 0.2 W typical at 10% distortion with an

8 Ω load

All stated speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice or obligation.

■ Options

D BATTERY CASE AND PACK

• BP-223

BATTERY CASE

Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions.

• BP-224

Ni-CdBATTERY PACK

7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions.

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

For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-103’s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.

• BC-150

DESKTOP CHARGER

+ BC-147E

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

Universal belt clip for attaching to your belt.

• MB-74

BELT CLIP

Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

• MB-87

SWIVEL BELT CLIP

Belt clip for swivel type. The same as supplied with the transceiver.

DECLARATION

OF CONFORMITY

We Icom Inc. Japan

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan

Kind of equipment:

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i)

EN 301 178-2 V1.1.1 (2000-08) ii) EN 60945 1997 iii) EN 60950 1992 iv) EN 300 698-2 V1.1.1 ( 2000-8) v) vi)

Type-designation: iC-

m21

Authorized representative name

Place and date of issue

Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.

Version (where applicable):

0560

Signature

T. Maebayashi General Manager

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