Icom IC-M36 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM36
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
W AR N IN G
CAU TIO N
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified
as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only
during the course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio
is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” 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 “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your
Icom radio complies 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 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance wi th FCC Guid elines for Human Exposur e to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
• Amer ican Nat ional Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standar d
for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• Ame rican Nati onal Stand ards Insti tute (C95. 3-19 92), IEEE Recom
mended 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 specified may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip
(MB-109), Rechargeable Li-Ion Batter y Pack (BP-252) and Alkaline Battery Case (BP-251).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this
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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 specifically authorized by the manufacturer
for use with this radio.
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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.
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ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on
page 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.
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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.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as
consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of
the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.
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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 ves
sel.
4. “LOCATED AT …………… ” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance
required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
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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 waterproof protection 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.
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FOREWORD
FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M36 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-M36.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
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Personal injur y, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
☞ Floating on water
The transceiver floats on fresh or salt
water even when the supplied accessories are attached.
• When a third-party batter y pack, strap,
antenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
• The battery contacts may be prone to
rust if the transceiver is kept floating on
the water.
☞ Clear voice boost
The transceiver has the noise detection function which
enables automatic volume adjustment and the volume
loud function that enables you to maximize the volume
level instantly to provide clear communication in the
noisy marine environments.
☞ Noise cancelling microphone
The sub-microphone on the rear panel inverts the phase
and cancels out the ambient noise from the main microphone. As a result, the transceiver can reduce the influence of the background noise (particularly treble noise)
on the transmitted signal.
• The noise cancellation can produce no effect according to conditions such as loudness and type of noise, or the position and
distance between the noise source and the microphone, etc.
• The noise cancellation does not work when an optional exter
nal speaker-microphone is connected.
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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 (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.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-251 (option) or BP-252. 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.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will
become hot when operating continuously for long periods.
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 BP-251 (option) or BP-252, flexible antenna, [SP
MIC] cap is attached.
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.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................................. 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, side and rear 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 loud function ..............................................................12
■ Volume mute function ............................................................12
■ Adjusting the squelch level .................................................... 12
■ Lock function .......................................................................... 13
■ Monitor function ..................................................................... 13
■ Automatic backlighting ...........................................................13
■ AquaQuake water draining function ....................................... 13
5 SCAN OPERATIONSCAN 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 .......................................................21–24
■ 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 AND OPTIONS ...........................................28
■ Specifications.........................................................................28
■ Options ..................................................................................28
13 FCC INFORMATION ................................................................. 29
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OPERATING RULES
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D Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations per taining 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
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 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.
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-M36 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
U.S.A. waters.
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Battery packHandstrap
Belt clip
Battery charger
(with 2 screws)
Antenna
AC adapter*
(BC-147SA or BC-
174E depending
on the version)
To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip
Be careful!
Not to break
your nails.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
■ Supplied accessories
* This illustration is described with the BC-147SA.
■ Attachments
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION!
• NEVER carry the transceiver
by holding the antenna.
• Transm it ting without an an
tenna may damage the transceiver.
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D Handstrap
Pass the handstrap through
the loop on the back 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.
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,
waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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ï Battery pack
To remove the battery pack:
Turn the screw counter clockwise 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 transceiver 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 batter y pack
correctly. If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may
be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If the seal
is damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed.
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[SP MIC]
cap.
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completely.
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display
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Microphone
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Sub-microphone
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Front, top, side and rear panels
PANEL DESCRIPTION
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)
Connects the supplied antenna.
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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 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 10)
r CHANNEL 16 KEY [16 9]
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8)
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Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the call channel. (p. 8)
➥ When the ca ll cha nnel i s sele cted, push and hold
for 3 sec. to enter th e c all channel pro gram ming
mode. (p. 11)
➥ While in the set mode, push to return to the normal
condition. (p. 17)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Volume adjustment mode
Normal condition
Squelch adjustment mode
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
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t VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [VOL/SQL MONI]
➥ Push to enter the volume adjustment mode and the
squelch adjustment mode. (pgs. 11, 12)
➥ Push to restore the changed volume level by the noise
detection, volume loud, or volume mute function to the
original. (pgs. 12, 20)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate the monitor func-
tion. (p. 13)
➥ While pushing and holding this key, turn power ON to
enter the set mode. (p. 17)
➥ While in the set mode, push to select an item. (p. 17)
y SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCAN DUAL]
➥ Push to start or stop normal or priority scan. (p. 15)
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Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the watch mode. (p. 16)
➥ Push to exit the watch mode. (p. 16)
➥ Push and hold this key and
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uaQuake function. (p. 13)
u CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
➥ Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9)
➥ While in the set mode, selects the setting or value of an
➥ Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction
item. (p. 17)
during scan. (p. 15)
[Hi/Lo ]
, to activate the
i FAVORITE/TAG KEY [FAV TAG]
➥ Push this key to select the favorite (TAG) channels
with ignoring untagged channels in a channel group in
sequence. (p. 8)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear TAG for the
displayed channel. (p. 15)
➥ While pushing and holding this key, turn power ON to
clear or set all TAG channels in the selected channel
group. (p. 15)
o CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX U/I/C]
➥ P us h t o switc h b etween the regula r c hannel and
weather channel. (p. 9)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the channel group
from U.S.A., International and Canada. (p. 9)
➥ Push to return to the previous channel before selecting
Channel 16 or the call channel.
!0 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [Hi/Lo ]
➥
Push to
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the key lock function
ON or OFF. (p. 13)
!1 POWER KEY [ ]
Push and hold to turn power ON or OFF.
!2 LOUD/MUTE KEY [LOUD MUTE]
➥
Push to turn the volume loud function ON or OFF. (p. 12)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the volume mute func-
tion ON, and push to turn the function OFF. (p. 12)
select the output power
from high and low.
(p. 10)
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