Icom IC-M33 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM33
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
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DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Kind of equipment:
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised
standards, specifications or documents:
i) EN 301 178-2 V1.1.1 (2000-8)
ii) EN 60945 2002
iii) EN 60950-1 2001
iv) EN 300 698-2 V1.1.1 (2000-8)
v) EN 300 698-3 V1.1.1 (2001-5)
vi)
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Type-designation: iM33
Signature
H. Ikegami
General Manager
Düsseldorf 30th Nov. 2006
Himmelgeister straße 100
D-40225 Düsseldorf
Icom (Europe) GmbH
Authorized representative name
Place and date of issue
Version (where applicable):
Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test
Suite measurements have been performed.
0560
CE Versions of the IC-M33 which display the
“CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply
with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal
Directive 1999/5/EC.
This warning symbol indicates that this equipment
operates in non-harmonised frequency bands
and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in
the country of use. Be sure to check that you have
the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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.
RECOMMENDATION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-
tion. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.
NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any
reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. For
example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or
has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from
the transceiver.
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M33
VHF MA
-
RINE 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 in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M33.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞ Submersible construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M33’s submersible construction meets IPX7
of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529
(2001) while using BP-251 (option) or BP-252.
☞ Floating on water
The IC-M33 floats on fresh or salt
water even when the supplied accessories are attached.
• When third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
• The battery contacts may be prone to rusting if the transceiver is kept floating in
fresh or salt water.
☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 16(H) × 32(W) mm, the IC-M33’s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be
adjusted to suit your preferences.
☞ Simple operation
9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly operation. The independent volume and channel buttons are
located on the front panel for convenient one-hand operation.
DEFINITION
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
WORD
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is closer than 2.5 cm 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 away
from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-251 (option) or BP-252. Such a connection will
ruin the transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will
become hot when operating continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver employs waterproof
construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the international
standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the transceiver
has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due
to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely 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.
After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly
with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any
water or salt residue.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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DOC ........................................................................................... i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..................................................... ii
RECOMMENDATION ............................................................... ii
FOREWORD ............................................................................ iii
IMPORTANT ............................................................................ iii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................................................... iii
FEATURES .............................................................................. iii
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................ v
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
■ Receiving and transmitting ............................................ 10
■ Call channel programming ............................................ 11
■ Adjusting the volume level ............................................. 11
■ Volume mute function .................................................... 11
■ Adjusting the squelch level ........................................... 12
■ Lock function ................................................................. 12
■ Automatic backlighting .................................................. 12
■ Monitor function ............................................................ 13
■ AquaQuake water draining function .............................. 13
5 SCAN OPERATION (Except Holland version) ........ 14–15
■ Scan types .................................................................... 14
■ Setting TAG channels ................................................... 15
■ Starting a scan .............................................................. 15
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except Holland version) ... 16
■ Description .................................................................... 16
■ Operation ...................................................................... 16
7 SET MODE ................................................................. 17–20
■ Set mode programming ................................................ 17
■ Set mode items ............................................................. 18
8 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................... 21–24
■ Battery caution .............................................................. 21
■ Supplied battery charger ............................................... 23
■ Optional battery case ..................................................... 23
■ Optional battery charger ............................................... 24
9 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ........................... 25
■ HM-165 descriptions ..................................................... 25
■ Attachment .................................................................... 25
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 26
11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ........................................ 27
12 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 28
13 OPTIONS .......................................................................... 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OPERATING RULES
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D Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to 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
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you
must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes 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 near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. 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.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
2
■ Supplied accessories
■ Attachments
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION!
• NEVER carry the transceiver
by the antenna.
• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
Battery packHandstrap
Belt clip
Battery charger
(with 2 screws)
Antenna
AC adapter
(Not supplied with
some version)
D Handstrap
Pass the handstrap through
the loop on the side of the
transceiver as illustrated at
right. This facilitates carrying.
D Belt clip
Attach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated
below.
To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip
w
Be careful!
Not to break
your nails.
q
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
2
ï Battery pack
To remove the battery pack:
Turn the screw counterclockwise one quarter turn, then pull
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
To attach the battery pack:
Insert the battery pack in the IC-M33 completely, then turn the
screw clockwise one quarter turn.
NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.
NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use
a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw.
CAUTION!:
When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the
rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack correctly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be damaged when attaching the battery pack.
If the seal is damaged, waterproofing is not guaranteed.
Screw position
when removing battery
Screw position
when attaching battery
Make sure the rubber seal (purple) is properly seated in the
groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it.
Battery pack
Battery pack
Rubber seal
Groove
Correct position
Incorrect position
NOTE:
When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or other
material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other
material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, water
resistance may be compromised.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
3
■ Front, top and side panels
q POWER SWITCH [PWR]
Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF.
w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25)
Connects the optional external speaker-microphone.
NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional
speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will
get into the transceiver.
e ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)
Connects the supplied antenna.
r CHANNEL KEY [CH]
➥ Selects the regular channel when pushed. (p. 9)
➥ Selects the U.S.A.,* International or ATIS
†
channel group
when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 9)
➥ Push to return to the previous channel before selecting
channel 16 or the call channel.
*U.K. version only; †German and Holland versions only
q Attach the
[SP MIC]
cap.
w Then rotate it clockwise
completely.
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Microphone
Function display
(pgs. 6, 7)
Speaker
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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t FAVORITE/TAG KEY [FAV•TAG]
➥ While pushing and holding this key, push [Y]/[Z] to se-
lect the favorite (TAG) channels with ignoring untagged
channels in the selected channel group in sequence.
(p. 8)
• Pushing this key only advances the displayed TAG channel.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed
channel as a TAG (scanned) channel. (p. 15)
➥ While pushing and holding this key, turn power ON to
clear or set all TAG channels (when no TAG channel has
been set) in the selected channel group. (p. 15)
y SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [SQL•MONI]
➥ Push this key, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].
(p. 12)
➥ Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel
while pushing and holding. (p. 13)
➥ While pushing and holding this key, turn power ON to
enter the set mode. (p. 17)
u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK]
➥ Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 10)
➥ Toggles between the key lock function ON/OFF when
pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 12)
i CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [YY]/[ZZ]
➥ Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9)
➥ Selects the set mode setting of the item. (p. 17)
➥ Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction
during scan. (p. 15)
o SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCAN•DUAL]
➥ Push to start or stop normal or priority scan. (p. 15)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter watch mode. (p. 16)
➥ Push and hold this key and [H/L], to activate the
AquaQuake function. (p. 13)
➥ Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation.
(p. 16)
!0 VOLUME KEY [VOL•MUTE]
➥ Push this key, then adjust the volume level with [Y]/[Z].
(p. 11)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate the volume mute
function. (p. 11)
!1 CHANNEL 16 KEY [16•C]
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the call channel. (p. 8)
➥ Enters call channel programming condition when the call
channel is selected and this key is pushed and held for 3
sec. (p. 11)
➥ Push to exit set mode during set mode operation. (p. 17)
!2 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 10)
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