Icom IC-M200 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM200
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product 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.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and
completely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This
instruction manual contains important oper ating instructions
for the IC-M200.
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH
FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry
it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys,
switches and controllers may become unusable, due to salt
crystallization.
NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water)
cloth, then, dry it before operating.
The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the
case or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the
transceiver has been dropped.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER!
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WARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal death, serious injury or an
explosion may occur.
Personal injury, re hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk of personal injury, re or electric
shock.
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. State Your call sign or other description of the vessel
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance
required.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the
rescue.
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PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.
This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source
of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This could cause a
re or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity when
connecting to a power source. This could damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC
plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If an incorrect
connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a lightning
storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a re or damage the
transceiver. Always disconnect the power souce and antenna before
a storm.
CAUTION: NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of
the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures
below –20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to direct sunlight,
such as the dashboard.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol to clean
the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces. If
the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry
cloth.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot when
operating continuously for long periods of time.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the hand microphone meet
IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the
transceiver or the microphone has been dropped, waterproof
protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to
the transceiver or microphone's case or their waterproof seals.
Keep the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship’s navigation
compass.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OPERATING RULES ............................................. 1
2. PANEL DESCRIPTION.......................................... 2
3. BASIC OPERATION .............................................. 4
4. SCAN OPERATION ............................................... 9
5. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ...................................11
6. SET MODE .......................................................... 12
7. CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .............. 14
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 17
9. CHANNEL LIST ................................................... 18
10. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ................... 19
INDEX...................................................................... 20
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OPERATING RULES
D PRIORITIES
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities
and keep an up-to-date copy handy. A Distress call
takes priority over all others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not
operating on another channel.
• False or fraudulent Distress signals are prohibited
and punishable by law.
D PRIVACY
• Information overheard but not intended for you,
cannot lawfully be used for any reason.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D RADIO LICENSES
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You may require a current radio station license before
using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship
station which is not licensed, but required to be.
If required, contact 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 identication 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.
If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator
Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. If
required, 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.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and
regulations handy.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Front panel
Speaker
q CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [▲]/[▼]•[U/I/C]
z Selects the operating channels, Set mode
settings and so on. (p. 4, 12)
z Selects one of 3 channel groups in sequence
when both keys are pushed. (p. 5)
w POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate to turn the transceiver ON and OFF and
adjusts the audio volume level. (p. 6)
e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Rotate to set the squelch level. (p. 6)
L Rotate until the noise just disappears.
r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]
z Push to select Channel 16. (p. 4)
z Hold down for 1 second to select call channel.
(p. 4)
Function display (p. 3)
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t CHANNEL KEY [CHAN]
While pushing, push [16/C] to edit the channel
name. (p. 7)
y SCAN KEY [SCAN]•[TAG]
z Push to start or stop a scan. (p. 10)
z Hold down for 1 second to set or clear the
displayed channel as a TAG channel. (p. 10)
u DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH KEY [DW]
Push to start or stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
(p. 11)
■ Microphone
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release
to receive. (p. 6)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS
[▲]/[▼]
Push either key to change the
operating channel, Set mode
settings and so on.
(p. 4, 12)
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY
[HI/LO]
z
Push to toggle between high and low power. (p. 6)
z While holding down, turn ON the transceiver to
toggle the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF.
(p. 8)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Function display
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q CHANNEL GROUP ICON
Displayed when a U.S.A. “U,” International “ ,” or
Canadian “C” channel group is selected.
w CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Displays the selected channel number.
L See CHANNEL LIST (p. 18) for details.
e TRANSMIT ICON
Displayed while transmitting.
r BUSY ICON
Displayed when receiving a signal or when the
squelch is open.
t CALL CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when the Call channel is selected.
(p. 4)
y TAG CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when a TAG channel is selected.
(p. 10)
u LOW POWER ICON
Displayed when low power is selected.
i DUPLEX ICON
Displayed when a duplex channel is selected.
o CHANNEL NAME READOUT
Displays the selected channel name.
L “ ” scrolls when the battery voltage drops
to approximately 10.8 V DC or below.
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■ Selecting a channel
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is a Distress and safety channel. It is used
to make an initial contact with a station or to make
Emergency calls. Channel 16 is monitored during
Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While in standby, you must
monitor Channel 16.
z Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
Push
Scrolls
L Push [CHAN] to return to the screen displayed before
you selected Channel 16.
L Push [▲] or [▼] to select an operating channel.
BASIC OPERATION
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D Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate Call
channel (Default: Channel 9*). A Call channel is a
channel that can be quickly recalled by simply pushing
a key. It is monitored during Tri-watch.
* Channel 16 or any other channel may be set as the Call
channel depending on the transceiver version. Ask your
dealer for details.
You can set your most frequently used channel as a
Call channel in each channel group. See “Setting a
Call channel” (p. 7) for details.
z Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call
channel of the selected channel group.
• “CALL” and Call channel number is displayed.
Hold down
for 1 second
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TIP: When the FAV on MIC function (p. 13) is ON,
pushing [▲] or [▼] on the microphone sequentially
selects the TAG channels in the selected channel
group.
Scrolls
L Push [CHAN] to return to the screen displayed before
you selected Channel 16.
L Push [▲] or [▼] to select an operating channel.
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Selecting a channel (continued)
D USA,Canadian, and international
channels
The IC-M200 has 67 USA, 67 international, and 71
Canadian preset channels.
L These channel groups may be specied for your
operating area. Ask your delaer for details.
1. Push [Ù] and [Ú] on the transceiver at the same
time.
• USA, International, and Canadian channel groups are
selected in sequence.
L “U,” “
2. Push [Ù] or [Ú] to select your desired channel.
L“ ” is displayed when selecting a duplex channel.
,” or “C” is displayed to the left of the channel
number.
Push [U/I/C] (both
and )
D 4 digit channels
The 4 digit channels are displayed as shown below.
The channel number is displayed in the channel name
readout (at the bottom right) and the last 2 digits are
displayed in the channel number readout (center).
L The channel name cannot be displayed or entered.
Example: CH 1019
Example: CH 2078
Example: During Dualwatch or
Tri-watch
L The whole channel number
is not displayed.
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