Icom IC-M1 User Manual

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.

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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.

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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.