Icom IC-M24 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM24
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
FOREWORD
FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M24 VHF
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of
the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this
radio 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
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M24.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER!
RWARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
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Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, only inconvenience. No risk
of personal injury, fi re or electric shock.
☞ Floats on water
The transceiver floats in fresh or salt
water even when the supplied accessories are attached.
• When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
☞ Floats and fl ashes
An LED sends out intermittent light from
a transparent section on the bottom of
the radio, while floating in the water.
As the LED light stands out in the dark
(like a flashing fishing float), the radio
can be easily retrieved from the water.
This function works even when the
radio is turned OFF.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Cet appareil est conforme au CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada. Son exploitation
est autorisée sous réserve que l’appareil ne cause pas de brouillage
préjudiciable.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.
❍ 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.
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operat-
ing. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.
NOTE: DO NOT submerge the transceiver in water if there
is any reason to suspect the waterproof protection may not
be effective. For example, in cases where the battery cover
or [DC] jack cap rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/
battery cover/[DC] jack cap is cracked or broken, or the
transceiver has been dropped, or when the battery cover,
antenna or DC Jack cap are detached from the transceiver.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during
transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as
“General Population Use” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance
of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for “
eral Population Use.
with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF
energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of
such levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 01-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard
for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of
accessories other than those specifi ed may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip
(MB-124), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-266).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for general population use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
” In addition, your Icom radio complies
Gen-
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by
the manufacturer or antenna specifi cally authorized by the manufacturer
for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty
cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the “transmit indicator” appears on the LCD. You can cause the
radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on p. 28
when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of
your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm
(2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this
radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference,
turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate
the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ
Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique
de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Elle
est conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué
AVERTISSEMENT
• Supplément C, édition 01-01, du Bulletin OET de la FCC, «Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields».
• Norme de l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI) : IEEE C95.11992 sur les niveaux de sécurité compatibles avec l’exposition humaine aux
champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquences (3 kHz à 300 GHz).
• Norme de l’ANSI : IEEE C95.3-1992 sur la méthode d’évaluation
recommandée du champ magnétique potentiellement dangereux des
radiofréquences et des micro-ondes.
• Les accessoires qui suivent sont approuvés pour une utilisation avec ce
produit. L'utilisation d'accessoires autres que ceux précisés peut entraîner
des niveaux d'exposition aux RF supérieures aux limites établies par la FCC
en matière d'exposition aux RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture (MB-124),
bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-266).
MISE EN GARDE
et jugé conforme, à 2,5 cm, aux limites d'exposition aux
RF de la FCC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En
outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives
qui suivent en matière de niveaux d'énergie et d'énergie
électromagnétique de RF et d'évaluation de tels niveaux en
ce qui concerne l'exposition humaine :
CAUTION
Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à une
énergie électromagnétique de RF se situe dans les
limites permises par la FCC pour une utilisation grand
public, veuillez en tout temps respecter les directives
suivantes :
• NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu'une antenne appropriée y soit
fixée, car ceci risque d'endommager la radio et causer une exposition
supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC. L'antenne appropriée est celle
qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spécialement
autorisée par le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio.
• NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de
l'appareil («50% du facteur d'utilisation»). Émettre pendant plus de 50% du
temps total d'utilisation peut causer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux
limites établies par la FCC. La radio est en train d’émettre lorsque le témoin
du mode de transmission s'affi che sur l'écran ACL. La radio émettra si vous
appuyez sur le bouton du microphone.
• TOUJOURS tenir l'antenne éloignée d'au moins 2,5 cm de votre corps
au moment d'émettre et utiliser uniquement l'attache pour ceinture Icom
illustrée à la
chose, de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF
supérieure aux limites fi xées par la FCC. Pour offrir à vos interlocuteurs la
meilleure qualité de transmission possible, tenez l'antenne à au moins 5 cm
de votre bouche et légèrement de côté.
Les renseignements ci-dessus fournissent à l'utilisateur toute l'information
nécessaire sur l'exposition aux RF et sur ce qu'il faut faire pour assurer que
cette radio fonctionne en respectant les limites d'exposition aux RF établies
par la FCC.
p. 28, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre
Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité
En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui
peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour
éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs
où une signalisation l’exige. NE PAS faire fonctionner l'émetteur dans des
secteurs sensibles au rayonnement électromagnétique tels que les hôpitaux,
les aéronefs et les sites de dynamitage.
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fi re hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that
the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from 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.
CAUTION: NEVER connect the transceiver to a
power source other than the BC-199 or BP-266. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight
or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away
from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
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BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* require-
ments for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the flexible antenna, battery cover and [DC] jack cap
are securely attached.
MAKE SURE the fl exible antenna and battery cover are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna
and battery cover are dry before attachment. Exposing the
inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ..................................................................................... i
IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................... i
FEATURES ........................................................................................ i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................. ii
RECOMMENDATION ....................................................................... ii
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................... iii
INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ ................................ iv
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................... vi
FCC INFORMATION ...................................................................... vii
1 OPERATING RULES ..................................................................1
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ...............2–3
■ Supplied accessories ...............................................................2
■ Attachments .............................................................................2
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................4–7
■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................4
■ Function display .......................................................................6
4 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................8–13
■ Channel selection ....................................................................8
■ Adjusting the volume level ..................................................... 10
■ Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................10
■ Receiving and transmitting ....................................................11
■ Call channel programming .....................................................12
■ Volume Loud function ............................................................12
■ Volume Mute function ............................................................12
■ Lock function .......................................................................... 13
■ Monitor function .....................................................................13
■ Automatic backlighting ...........................................................13
■ AquaQuake Water Draining function......................................13
5 SCAN OPERATION ............................................................14–15
■ Scan types ............................................................................. 14
■ Setting TAG channels ............................................................15
■ Starting a scan .......................................................................15
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................................16
■ Description .............................................................................16
■ Operation ............................................................................... 16
7 SET MODE ..........................................................................17–20
■ Set mode programming .........................................................17
■ Set mode items ......................................................................18
8 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................21–25
■ Battery caution .......................................................................21
■ Supplied battery charger .......................................................23
■ Optional battery charger ........................................................23
9 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 26
10 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ................................................. 27
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................................... 28
■ Specifi cations.........................................................................28
■ Options ..................................................................................28
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FCC INFORMATION
FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
OPERATING RULES
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D Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call 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
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 identifi cation 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.
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.
NOTE: Even though the IC-M24 is capable of operation
on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and
83, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels
cannot be lawfully used by the general population in USA
waters.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
■ Supplied accessories
Battery packHandstrap
Flexible antenna
■ Attachments
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
• NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding just the antenna.
• Transmitting without an antenna
can damage the transceiver.
Charger
Belt clip
D Handstrap
Pass the handstrap through
the loop on the back side of
the transceiver as shown.
D Belt clip
Attach the belt clip to, or detach the belt clip from the transceiver.
To attach the belt clip
Belt clip
Be careful!
Don’t break your
fingernail.
q
To detach the belt clip
Lift the tab up (q), and slide
the belt clip in the direction
of the arrow (w).
w
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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D Battery pack
To remove the battery pack:
Slide the latch and then lift the battery cover to remove it.
Then remove the battery pack, as shown.
Latch
Battery pack
Battery cover
To insert the battery pack:
Place the battery pack into the transceiver so it fi ts fl at, and
then securely attach
the battery cover, as shown.
Push the cover until
the latch comes back
to the locked position.
“Click”
Battery cover
NEVER remove the
wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into
the transceiver/battery pack, and may result in the transceiver being damaged.
CAUTION:
•
When attaching or removing the battery cover, make sure
the rubber seal is correctly set in the groove of the cover.
If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may be damaged when attaching the battery cover. If the seal is dam-
aged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed.
•
When attaching the battery cover, make sure dust or
other material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust
or other material is on the seal when attaching the battery
cover, waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.
Make sure the rubber seal is properly seated in the
groove and there is dust or other material is on it.
Correct position
Battery cover
battery cover
Rubber seal
Groove
when the transceiver is
Incorrect position
Battery cover
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display
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Front, top and side panels
PANEL DESCRIPTION
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)
Connect the supplied antenna here.
w
DC JACK [DC] (p. 23)
Connect the charger or optional cable here.
q To remove the
counter clockwise.
w Pull the cap up to detach it.
NOTE: Attach the [DC] jack cap when the charger or optional cable is not connected. Otherwise, water will get into
the transceiver. When attaching the [DC] jack cap, make
sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber
seal. If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching
the cap, waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.
e PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit; release to receive. (p. 11)
r CHANNEL 16 KEY [16 9]
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8)
➥
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 8)
➥
When the Call channel is selected, hold down for 3 seconds
to enter the Call channel programming mode. (p. 12)
➥ While in the Set mode, push to return to the normal op-
erating mode. (p. 17)
[DC]
jack cap, rotate it
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