Icom IC-M33 User Manual

Introducing the world’s first*1 5W VHF marine transceiver that floats!
If you drop the IC-M33 into water, the radio comes up to the surface
so that you can easily retrieve it from out of the water. As the radio
has rugged waterproof body*

2

, it will keep on working even after it
has been submerged. Reliable marine communications that won’t
let you down in or out of your boat!

When actually floating, the base of the radio is level with the water surface.
*1 First as a 5W VHF marine handheld transceiver as researched by Icom as of October 2006.
*2

1m depth for 30 minutes, equivalent to IPX7. The IC-M33 is not designed to be used under the water.

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency range :
Marine Tx 156.000–161.450MHz

Rx 156.000–163.425MHz

• Usable channels : INT, USA* channels;

(* Depending on version)

• Current drain (at 7.4V DC, approx.) :
Tx 5W output 1.5A

1W output 0.7A

Rx AF max. 200mA typical

• Operating Temp. range : –15°C to +55°C

• Antenna impedance : 50Ω (STUD)

• Dimensions (W×H×D) : 61×140×43 mm
(projections not included)

•Weight

(approx.) : 300g

(with BP-252 and ANT)

• Output power : 5/1W
FRG version 1/0.5W

•

Max. frequency deviation

: ± 5.0kHz

•

Audio harmonic distortion: Less than 10% (at 60% dev.)

• Frequency error : ± 1.5kHz

• Spurious emissions : Less than 0.25µW

•

Adjacent channel power

: 70dB

• Hum and noise ratio : 40dB

• Sensitivity

(20dB SINAD) : –2dBµ emf typical

• Squelch sensitivity : –5dBµ emf typical (threshold)

• Adjacent Ch. selectivity: 70dB

• Spurious response : 70dB

•

Intermodulation rejection

: 68dB

• Hum and noise ratio : 40dB

• Audio output power : 0.2W

(at 10% distortion with

an 8Ω load)

GENERAL TRANSMITTER

RECEIVER

• Battery pack, BP-252 • Battery charger, BC-173

• AC adapter, BC-174E* • Belt clip, MB-109

• Antenna, FA-SC58V • Hand strap

(* Not supplied depending on version.)

Easy to see LCD with large
channel indication

The IC-M33 has an easy to see LCD (32×
16 mm) with a clear 2-digit channel num­ber indication. The Volume and SQL lev-

els are shown in
the display. LCD
and key back­lighting is stan­dard for night
time operation.

Easy to use, easy to hold

9 large buttons on the front panel provide
simple straight forward operation.
Weighing only 300g, and the IC-M33’s
easy-to-hold rounded body fits comfortably
in your hand.

Quick channel selection with
Favourite channel function

Tag your favourite or often used channels
then push the “Fav” button, and easily re­call those channels, while ignoring un­tagged channels.

Li-Ion battery and charger standard

A Lithium-Ion battery pack and battery
charger are supplied as standard. The BP­252 Lithium-Ion battery pack provides 9
hours* of operating time.

* Typical operation with Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90

AquaQuake draining function

The AquaQuake draining function emits a
vibrating sound and clears water away
from the speaker grill.

Optional speaker-microphone, HM-165

The new optional waterproof speaker-mi­crophone HM-165 will still allow the IC­M33 to float when attached. You will get
great audio from it as well.

Other features

• Powerful 5W output power

• Dual/Tri-watch functions

• 4-step battery life indicator

• 2-step power saver

• 70 programmable channels

• Auto scan function

• Instant access to Ch 16 or programma­ble call channel

• Optional battery case for using with alka­line cells

(Also floats when connected to the

IC-M33)

▲ HM-165

OPTIONS

BC-173 DESKTOP CHARGER

+ BC-174E AC ADAPTER
Regularly charges the battery pack,
BP-252 in 10 hours (approx.).

MB-109 BELTCLIP

Alligator type.
Same as supplied.

▲ BP-252▲ BP-251

▲ BC-173

▲ MB-109

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

BC-162 DESKTOP CHARGER
+ BC-145E/UK AC ADAPTER

Rapidly charges the battery pack,
BP-252 in 2 hours (approx.).

HM-165 SPEAKER-

MICROPHONE

Waterproof construction equiva­lent to IPX7 (1 m depth for 30 min.).

▲ BC-162

▲ BC-145E/UK

Actual display size.

BP-251 BATTERYCASE
Battery case for AAA(LR03)×5 alkaline cells.
Output power: 2W.

BP-252 7.4V/980mAh Li-Ion BATTERYPACK
Provides 9 hours operating time (approx.).

(Typical operation with Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90)

Measurements made in accordance with EN301-178-2. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

▲

BC-174E

Supplied accessories

Les spécifications et informations données dans ce document peuvent être modifiées sans préavis.

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