INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iC- m1
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
i
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 2 to 4 in
(5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are se-
curely 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 allow children to touch the transceiver.
NEVER charge battery packs except in the methods de-
scribed in this manual.
KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the
ship’s navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper-
atures below –4°F (–20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver
surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods.
After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thoroughly
with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M1.
IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i
CAUTIONS .......................................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................... ii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................. 1–3
■Front panel ................................................................. 1
■Top and side panels ................................................... 2
■Function display ......................................................... 3
2 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 4–9
■Operating rules .......................................................... 4
■Channel selection ...................................................... 5
■Lock function .............................................................. 6
■Adjusting the squelch level ........................................ 6
■Receiving and transmitting ........................................ 7
■Optional voice scrambler operation ........................... 8
■Call channel programming ......................................... 9
■Automatic backlighting ............................................... 9
3 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ......................................... 10
■Description ............................................................... 10
■Operation ................................................................. 10
4 SCAN OPERATION .............................................. 11–12
■Scan types ............................................................... 11
■Setting tag channels ................................................ 12
■Starting a scan ......................................................... 12
5 SET MODE ........................................................... 13–14
■SET mode programming .......................................... 13
■SET mode items ...................................................... 13
6 BATTERY CHARGING ......................................... 15–16
■Battery cautions ....................................................... 15
■Battery charging ...................................................... 15
7 UNPACKING AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ..... 17
8 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 18
9 CHANNEL LIST .......................................................... 19
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ............................ 20
■Specifications ........................................................... 20
■Options .................................................................... 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
1
1
■Front panel
FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3)
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 activated.
SCAN SWITCH [SCN•SCRM]
•Starts and stops normal or priority scan
when tag channels are programmed. (p. 12)
• Activates an optional voice scrambler function when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8)
TAG SWITCH [TAG•ALL CLR]
•Sets the displayed channel as a tag
(scanned) channel when pushed. (p. 12)
•Clears all tag channels in the selected regular channel when pushed for 3 sec. (p. 12)
TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH
[H/L
•LOCK]
• Toggles high power and low power (1 W)
when pushed. (p. 7)
•While pushing [SQL], push this key to select
extra low power (150 mW). (p. 7)
•Toggles the lock function ON and OFF when
pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)
CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL
SWITCH [CH/WX
•U/I/C]
• Selects and toggles the regular channels
and weather channel when pushed momentarily. (pgs. 5, 6)
• Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 5)
- International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels
are available for regular channels.
CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16•9]
•Selects channel 16 when pushed. (p. 5)
• Selects the call channel when pushed for
1 sec. (p. 5)
• Enters call channel write mode when the
call channel is selected and this switch is
pushed for 3 sec. (p. 9)
BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON
To remove the battery pack:
Push and hold the battery release button
downwards, then open the battery pack as
shown below.
To attach the battery pack:
Mate the notched ends of the transceiver
and the battery pack, and click the battery
pack into place.
1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
■T op and side panels
PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 7)
SQUELCH/MONITOR SWITCH [SQL]
•Opens the squelch and monitors the operating channel while being pushed.
• Sets the squelch level with the channel
selector. (p. 6)
ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 17)
Connects the supplied antenna.
CHANNEL SELECTOR [CH]
•Sets an operating channel during normal
operation. (pgs. 5, 6)
•Sets a squelch threshold level while
pushing [SQL]. (p. 6)
• Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 12)
• Selects the set mode contents in SET
mode. (pgs. 13, 14)
•Selects the optional scrambler code
when [SCN
•SCRM] is pushed and held.
(p. 8)
VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio
level. (p. 7)
BATT
CALL
LOW
WX
DUP
USA
INT
CAN
BUSYTX
SCRM
DUAL TRI
ALT SCAN
TAG
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 15)
Blinks when the battery voltage drops to
approx. 6 V or below. The attached battery
pack requires charging in this case.
■Function display
1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
3
CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5)
Appears when a call channel is selected.
TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears while transmitting.
LOCK INDICATOR (p. 6)
Appears while the lock function is activated.
WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (p. 14)
Appears while the weather alert function is
activated; blinks when alert tone is received.
SCAN INDICATOR (pgs. 12, 14)
Blinks while scanning; appears when the
auto scan function is in standby.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS
“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during tri-watch. (p. 10)
DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 8)
Appears when the optional voice scrambler
is activated.
SCRAMBLE CODE READOUT (p. 8)
Shows the scrambler code while setting.
TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
CHANNEL INDICATORS (pgs. 5, 6)
Indicate whether a U.S.A., international,
Canadian or weather channel is selected.
CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
• Indicates the selected operating channel
number. (pgs. 5, 6)
• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. (pgs. 13, 14)
LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7)
•Appears when low power is selected.
•Blinks when extra low power is selected.
BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when receiving a signal or when
the squelch opens.
BASIC OPERATION
2
4
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This
government-issued license states 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 or kept with the operator .Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
Howev er, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
handy.
■Operating rules
•PRIORITIES
1 Read all rules and regulations per taining to prior ities and
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls
take priority over all others.
2 You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
3 False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun-
ishable by law.
•PRIVACY
1 Information overheard but not intended for you cannot la w-
fully be used in any way.
2 Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
•RADIO LICENSES
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver .It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
■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 dur ing dualwatch/
tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel 16.
D Channel 9 (Call channels)
Channel 9 is the pleasure call channel. Each regular channel
group has separate call channels. In addition, each call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be
programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most oftenused channels in each channel group for quick recall.
• Push [
16•9] for 1 sec. to select
the call channel of the selected
channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
- Each channel group may have an
independent call channel after
changing a call channel.
Push
USA
9
1
6
2
BASIC OPERATION
5
USA
Push for 1 sec.
INT
DUP
U.S.A. channels
Canadian channelsInternational channels
CAN
TAG
U
/
I/
C
C
H
/
W
X
U
/
I/
C
C
H
/
W
X
U
/
I/
C
C
H
/
W
X
CALL
USA
TAG
D U.S.A., Canadian and international channels
There are 61 U.S.A., 57 Canadian and 57 international channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area.
1 Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
- If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
2 Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
3 To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1
sec.
- U.S.A., Canadian and international channels can be selected in
sequence.
■Adjusting the squelch level
The IC-M1 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.
1 While pushing [SQL], rotate the channel selector.
- The first click of the channel selector indicates the current
squelch level.
- There are 5 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely open;
4 is the maximum squelch level.
2 Release [SQL] when the desired squelch level is indicated
in the function display.
NOTE: The squelch level 1 is designed for receiving weak
signals so that the squelch delays to close. If you want to
cut the squelch noise, set the level to 2 or more.
2
BASIC OPERATION
6
D Weather channels
There are 10 weather channels. Used for monitoring weather
channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.
The IC-M1 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected
weather channel while receiving the channel, during standby
on a regular channel or while scanning. See the “SET mode
items” on p. 14.
•Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select weather channels.
■Lock function
This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental frequency changes and function access.
•Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and
OFF.
- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.
Level 4: Max. squelch level
USA
Appears when the
lock function is in use.
2
BASIC OPERATION
7
■Receiving and transmitting
1 Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON, then set to
the 10 o’clock position.
- Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary.
Refer to the previous page for details.
2 Rotate the channel selector to select the desired channel.
- When receiving a signal, appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this point.
- Use the optional voice scrambler function for privacy. (p. 8)
3 Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
- “LOW” appears when low power is selected.
- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high
power for longer distance communications.
- Some channels are for low power only.
- An extra low power is available for short distance communications. Push [H/L] while pushing [SQL] in such case.
4 Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
- appears.
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).
5 Release [PTT] to receive.
TX
BUSY
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from your
mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
NOTE: The transceiver has 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 5sec.
1 Set volume
Push to
transmit
4
5
Release to
receive
2 Set channel
3 Set output power
4 Speak into
microphone
USA
Voice scrambler OFF
USA
SCRM
Voice scrambler activated
USA
SCRM
Set desired scramble code here
After “SCRM”
appears,
rotate:
[CH]
S
C
R
M
S
C
N
Push and hold
2
BASIC OPERATION
8
D Activating the scrambler
The optional voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you
must first activate the scrambler function.To activate the function, an optional UT-98 is necessar y. Ask your dealer for details.
1 Select an operating channel
except channel 16 or weather
channels.
2 Push [
SCN•SCRM] for 1 sec.
- “SCRM” appears.
3 To tur n the scrambler function
OFF, repeat step 2.
- “SCRM” disappears.
D Programming scramble codes
There are 128 codes (00 to 127) available for programming.
In order to understand one another, all transceivers in your
group must have the same scramble code.
1 Select an operating channel except channel 16 or weather
channels.
2 Make sure the scramble function is OFF, then push and
hold [
SCN•SCRM] until step 4.
- “SCRM” appears.
3 While continuing to push [SCN•SCRM], rotate the channel
selector to select the desired scramble code.
- The first click when rotating the channel selector shows the currently selected code.
4 Release [
SCN•SCRM].
- The scramble code disappears from the function display but remains in effect while the scramble function is activ ated.
■Optional voice scrambler operation
USA
SCRM
[Example]: Programming scramble code 127.
2
BASIC OPERATION
9
■Call channel programming
The call channel key is used to select channel 9, however,
you can program your most often-used channels in each
channel group for quick recall.
1 Push [
CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec.
several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT,
CAN) to be programmed.
2 Push [
16•9] for 1 sec. to select
the call channel of the selected
channel group.
- “CALL” and call channel number
appear.
3 Push [
16•9] 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 flashes.
USA
TAG
CALL
USA
TAG
CALL
USA
TAG
4 Rotate the channel selector to
select the desired channel.
5 Push [16•9] to program the dis-
played channel as the call
channel.
- The call channel number and
channel group stop flashing.
■Automatic bac klighting
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 13)
•Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF 5 sec. after operation.
- Push [SQL] to turn the backlighting ON without changing the operating condition.
CALL
USA
TAG
CALL
USA
TAG
■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
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
3
10
■Operation
1 Select the desired operating channel.
2 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 tone sounds when a signal is received on channel 16.
- Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call
channel.
3 To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW
•TRI] again.
Call channel
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.
DUP
INT
TRI
TAG
CALL
INT
BUSY
TRI
TAG
DUP
DUP
INT
BUSY
TRI
TAG
INT
TRI
TAG
T
R
I
D
W
Tri-watch starts.
Push for 1 sec.
Signal is received
on call channel.
Signal received on
channel 16 takes
priority.
Tri-watch resumes
after the signal
disappears.
•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].
• If no signal is received, the transceiver enters the power saving
condition for 0.5 sec. after checking the operating channel every
cycle.
Dualwatch Tri-watch
SCAN OPERATION
4
11
■Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and
normal scan.
In addition, weather alert and automatic scan start function is
available for standby convenience. (p. 14)
Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning.
Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning,
such as digital communication use.
PRIORITY SCAN
WX*
CH 01
CH 16
CH 02
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
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
CH 01 CH 02
WX*
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
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.
NOTE: Choose pr iority or normal scan in SET mode.
(p. 14)
*Previously selected weather channel when
weather alert function is ON.
*Previously selected weather channel when
weather alert function is ON.
4
SCAN OPERATION
12
■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 (USA, CAN, INT) independently.
1 Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
pushing [
CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
2 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel.
3 Push [T AG] to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.
- appears in the function display.
4 To cancel the tag channel setting, push [TAG].
- disappears.
•Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group
- Push [
TAG•ALL CLR] for 3 sec. to clear all tag channels in
the channel group.
TAG
TAG
■Starting a scan
Set scan type, weather alert function, scan resume timer and
auto scan function in advance using SET mode. (p. 14)
1 Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
pushing [
CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired
weather channel with [CH/WX] and the channel selector.
2 Push [SCN] to start priority or normal scan.
- “SCAN” appears and flashes 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.)
- Rotate the channel selector to check the scanning tag channels,
to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
3 To stop the scan, push [SCN].
- “SCAN” disappears.
- Pushing [PTT], [16•9], [CH/WX] or [DW•TRI] also stops the scan.
Scan starts.
Scan pauses when receiving a
signal and audio is emitted.
USA
SCAN
TAG
USA USA
BUSY
SCAN
TAG
S
C
R
M
S
C
N
S
C
R
M
S
C
N
Push Push to stop
the scan.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.
SET MODE
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13
■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. The beep tone volume is
linked with [OFF/VOL].
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 5 sec. after operation.
•Push [SQL] to turn the backlighting ON without changing the oper-
ating condition.
■SET mode programming
SET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiver
functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting,
weather alert function, normal/prior ity scan, scan resume
timer and auto scan function.
1 Turn power OFF.
2 While pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue push-
ing [SQL] until “bP” appears.
3 After the display appears, release [SQL].
4 Push [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary.
5 Rotate the channel selector to select the desired condition
of the item.
6 To exit SET mode, push [16].
- Turning power OFF, then ON again also exits SET mode.
Beep tone ON (default)
Automatic backlighting ON (default)
•SET MODE CONSTRUCTION
Automatic
backlighting
Weather alert
Scan resume
timer
Scan type
Beep tone
Auto scan
Push
5
SET MODE
14
D Weather alert function “AL”
An NOAA broadcast station transmits an weather alert tone
before an important weather information. When the weather
alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert,
then flashes the “ALT” indicator until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is
checked in any time during standby or while scanning.
•“ALT” appears when the function is set ON.
D Scan type selection “SC”
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.
Normal scan (default) Priority scan
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 the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan
pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal is being receiv ed
on channels except for channel 16.
D Auto scan function “At”
While in standby, this function automatically starts the selected scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.
•“SCAN” appears when the function is turned ON.
Scan timer OFF (default)
WX
Weather alert function OFF (default)
SCAN
Auto scan OFF (default)
NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function but the
power save function does not function when the auto scan
function is in use.
BATTERY CHARGING
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15
■Battery cautions
NEVER incinerate used batter y packs. Inter nal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to
the transceiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may
flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery packs in handbags, etc.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a
new battery pack must be purchased.
D Recycling information
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 1-800-8-BATTERY for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
RBRC
R
B
R
C
Ni-
Cd
■Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
•Recommended temperature range for charging:
+50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C)
•Use the supplied charger (AD-58) or optional charger
(BC-119 for rapid charging) only. NEVER use other manufactures’ charger.
• An optional cable OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or
CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapters of above chargers.
When using AD-58: If the charge indicator lights red, the
vehicle battery voltage is low and charging may not be
performed. Check the vehicle battery voltage in this case.
When using BC-119: If the charge indicator flashes orange, the vehicle battery voltage is low and charging may
not be performed. Check the vehicle battery voltage in this
case. If the charge indicator flashes red, there may be a
problem with the battery pack (or charger). Re-inser t the
battery pack or contact your dealer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it
OFF while charging.
D Attaching the AD-58 to a
wall
D Installing the AD-69 to the
BC-119
1 Connect the cable as shown below.
2 Attach the AD-69 with the 2 supplied
screws.
D Charging with the AD-58
1 Connect the AC adapter (BC-122) or
optional cable (CP-17L or
OPC-515L) as shown below.
2 Inser t the transceiver with attached
battery pack into the charger.
•The charge indicator lights orange.
3 Charge the battery pack for 15
hours.
D Charging with the optional
BC-119+AD-69
1 Connect the AC adapter (BC-123) or
optional cable (CP-17L or
OPC-515L) as shown below.
2 Inser t the transceiver with attached
battery pack (or the battery pack
only) into the charger.
•The charge indicator lights orange.
3 Charge the battery pack until the
charge indicator changes to green.
•Charging time: Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours
BC-119
AD-69
6
BATTERY CHARGING
16
Turn power
OFF.
AD-58
BC-122A/E
CP-17L or OPC-515L
Turn power
OFF.
BP-185 or
BP-186
BC-123A/E
BC-119+
AD-69
CP-17L or
OPC-515L
AVOID overcharging!
The AD-58 is NOT a
transceiver hanger. Take
out the transceiver within
48 hours.
Eyelet:
USE a rubber
band to secure
the transceiver , if
desired.
UNPACKING AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
7
17
D Unpacking
The following accessories are supplied:
Qty.
1 Flexible antenna (FA-S57V) ........................................... 1
2 Handstrap ....................................................................... 1
3 Belt clip ........................................................................... 1
4 Screws for the belt clip (M3 × 4) ..................................... 2
5 Battery charger (AD-58) ................................................. 1
6 Screws for the AD-58 (M3.5 × 30) .................................. 2
7 AC adapter (BC-122A/E) ................................................ 1
8 Battery pack (BP-185) .................................................... 1
D Flexible antenna
CAUTION:
Attach the supplied antenna securely for waterproofing.
CAUTION: Transmitting
without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
Insert the supplied antenna into
the antenna connector and screw
down the antenna as shown in
the diagram at right.
D Belt clip
Attach the belt clip with the supplied metal screws.
Conveniently attaches to your belt.
D Handstrap
Slide the handstrap through the
loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right.
Facilitates carrying.
NEVERuse the supplied screws without
the belt clip, otherwise, the screw holes
may be damaged and the transceiver might
not be waterproof. Use the supplied screws
only when attaching the belt clip.
TROUBLESHOOTING
8
18
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No power comes ON.
•The battery is exhausted.
•Bad connection to the battery pack.
•Recharge the battery pack.
•Check the connection to the transceiver.
p. 15
p. 2
No sound comes from
the speaker.
•Squelch level is too deep.
•Volume level is too low.
•Speaker has been exposed to water.
•Set squelch to the threshold point.
•Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.
•Drain water from the speaker.
p. 6
p. 7
—
Transmitting is impossible, or high power cannot be selected.
•Some channels are for low power or receive only.
•The battery is exhausted.
•The output power is set to low or extra low.
•Change channels.
•Recharge the battery pack.
•Push [H/L] to select high power.
pgs.
5, 7
p. 15
p. 7
The displayed channel
cannot be changed.
•Lock function is activated. •Push [H/L•
LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the
function.
p. 6
Scan does not start. •“TAG” channel is not programmed. •Set the desired channels as “TAG” chan-
nels.
p. 12
Scan starts automatically.
•Auto scan function is activated. •Cancel the auto scan function in SET
mode.
p. 14
No beep sounds. •Beep tone is turned OFF. •Turn the beep tone ON in SET mode. p. 13
Receive signal cannot
be understood.
•Optional voice scrambler is turned OFF.
•Scramble code is not set correctly.
•Turn the optional voice scrambler ON.
•Reset the scramble code.
p. 8
p. 8
CHANNEL LIST
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19
Channel number
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
01 156.050 160.650
01A 156.050 156.050
02 156.100 160.700
02A 156.100 156.100
03 156.150 160.750
03A 156.150 156.150
156.200 160.800
04A 04A 156.200 156.200
156.250 160.850
05A 05A 156.250 156.250
06 06 156.300 156.300
156.350 160.950
07A 07A 156.350 156.350
08 08 156.400 156.400
09 09 156.450 156.450
10 10 156.500 156.500
11 11 156.550 156.550
12 12 156.600 156.600
13
†
13
†
156.650 156.650
14 14 156.700 156.700
15
†
15
†
156.750 156.750
16 16 156.800 156.800
17
†
17
†
156.850 156.850
156.900 161.500
18A 18A 156.900 156.900
Frequency (MHz)
INT
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
†
16
17
18
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
156.950 161.550
19A 19A 156.950 156.950
20
20
†
157.000 161.600
21 157.050 161.650
21A 21A 157.050 157.050
157.100 161.700
22A 22A 157.100 157.100
23 157.150 161.750
23A 157.150 157.150
24 24 157.200 161.800
25 25 157.250 161.850
26 26 157.300 161.900
27 27 157.350 161.950
28 28 157.400 162.000
60 156.025 160.625
60A 156.025 156.025
156.075 160.675
61A 61A 156.075 156.075
156.125 160.725
62A 62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 160.775
63A 156.175 156.175
64 156.225 160.825
64A 64A 156.225 156.225
INT
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
60
61
62
63
64
20A 157.000 157.000
Channel number
66A
Frequency (MHz)
66A
†
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
156.275 160.875
65A 65A 156.275 156.275
156.325 160.925
67
†
67 156.375 156.375
68 68 156.425 156.425
69 69 156.475 156.475
70
‡
70
‡
156.525 156.525
71 71 156.575 156.575
72 72 156.625 156.625
73 73 156.675 156.675
74 74 156.725 156.725
75 75 Guard Guard
76 76 Guard Guard
77
†
77
†
156.875 156.875
156.925 161.525
78A 78A 156.925 156.925
156.975 161.575
79A 79A 156.975 156.975
157.025 161.625
80A 80A 157.025 157.025
157.075 161.675
81A 81A 157.075 157.075
157.125 161.725
82A 82A 157.125 157.125
INT
65
65A
66
67
68
69
70
‡
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
156.325 156.32566A
Channel number
84A
Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
83 157.175 161.775
83A 83A 157.175 157.175
84 84 157.225 161.825
85 85 157.275 161.875
85A 157.275 157.275
86 86 157.325 161.925
86A 157.325 157.325
87 87 157.375 161.975
87A 157.375 157.375
88 88 157.425 162.025
88A 157.425 157.425
INT
83
84
85
86
87
88
157.225 157.225
WX channel
04
Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
01 RX only 162.550
02 RX only 162.400
03 RX only 162.475
05 RX only 162.450
06 RX only 162.500
07 RX only 162.525
08 RX only 161.650
09 RX only 161.775
10 RX only 163.275
RX only 162.425
†
Low power only.
‡
Receive only.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
10
20
■Options
•AD-58 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-122A/E AC ADAPTER
Used for regular charging of battery packs. The same as supplied
with the transceiver. Charging time: 15 hours.
•BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER (or BC-121 MULTI-CHARGER)
+ AD-69 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER
Used for rapid charging of battery packs. Charging time: 1 to 1.5
hours. An AC adapter is supplied with the chargers. BC-121 rapidly
charges up to 6 battery packs at once.
•CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Connects to a ship’s or vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (12 V) for
use with the AD-58 or BC-119.
•FA-S57V FLEXIBLE ANTENNA
Same as supplied with the transceiver.
•OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE
Used for charging with external power supply.
•UT-98 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
Ensures private communications. 128 codes are available.Not available in some countries.
D Battery packs
■Specifications
•GENERAL
Frequency coverage : Transmit 156–157.5 MHz
Receive 156–163 MHz
Mode : FM (16K0G3E)
Channel spacing : 25 kHz
Current drain (at 8.4 V) : TX High 1.8 A max.
Max. audio 300 mA max.
Power saved13 mA typ.
Power supply requirement : Icom battery packs
Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C)
Useable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
Dimensions (with BP-185) : 52.5(W)×129(H)×30(D) mm
(Projection is not included)
21⁄16(W)×53⁄32(H)×13⁄16(D) in
Weight (with BP-185) : 280 g (9.9 oz)
•TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 8.4 V) : 5 W, 1 W and 0.15 W
Modulation system :
Variable reactance phase modulation
Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz
Spurious emissions : Less than –65 dB
•RECEIVER
Receive system :
Double-conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : Less than 0.35 µV
Squelch sensitivity : Adjustable up to 23 dB SINAD
Intermodulation rejection ratio: More than 70 dB
Spurious response rejection ratio
: More than 70 dB
Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 70 dB
Audio output power : 400 mW at 5% distortion with an 8 Ω
load
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Battery
pack
Voltage/
capacity
Output
power
Height
BP-185
8.4 V/
400 mAh
5.0 W
129 mm;
53⁄32 in
BP-186
7.2 V/
1050 mAh
4.5 W
159 mm;
61⁄4 in
Approx. operating time*
4 h
10.5 h
*Condition: Tx : Rx : Standby (Power saved) = 5 : 5 : 90
High E Low
13 h
34 h
8 h
21 h
Low
A-5373H-1US-q
Printed in Japan
Copyright © 1995 by Icom Inc.
6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547 Japan
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