Icom IC-M37, IC-M37E Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

|M37 |M37E

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product was 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 operating instructions for the IC-M37/IC-M37E.

■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER!

RWARNING!

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.

■ FEATURES

z 6 W*1 RF output power z Powerful 700 mW audio output

for clear communication

z Float’n Flash:

Floats and ashes on the water

z IP57*

dust protection and waterproof

construction

5 W for the AUS version.

Only when the supplied battery pack

or case, antenna, and jack cover are attached.

■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

D USING CHANNEL 16

1. Push [16/C] to switch to Channel 16.

2. While holding down [PTT], give the appropriate information as follows:

z “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” z “THIS IS

(name of vessel).

z Say your call sign or other

indication of the vessel (AND your 9 digit DSC ID, if you have one).

z “LOCATED AT

” (your

position).

z State the nature of the distress

and assistance required.

z Give any other information which

might facilitate the rescue.

”

■ RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE 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 microphone is cracked or broken, the microphone connector is not screwed in completely, or the transceiver has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.

■ FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION: Changes or modications to

this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

■ INFORMATION FCC

Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu

conforme aux limites xées pour

un appareil numérique de classe A, conformément au point 15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces limites sont

dénies de façon à fournir une protection

raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable lorsque cet appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. S’il n’a pas été installé conformément aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les communications radio.

L’utilisation de cet appareil dans une zone

résidentielle peut provoquer un brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas l’utilisateur sera

tenu de corriger la situation à ses frais.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou

modication, non expressément approuvé

par Icom Inc., peut annuler l’autorisation

de l’utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la réglementation FCC.

■ ABOUT CE AND DOC

Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-M37E which have the “CE” symbol

on the product, comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the

restriction of the use of certain hazardous

substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/

■ DISPOSAL

The crossed-out wheeledbin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products,

batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

■ TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ IMPORTANT ................................... i

■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................ i

■ FEATURES ..................................... i

■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............ i

■ RECOMMENDATION ..................... i

■ FCC INFORMATION .......................ii

■ INFORMATION FCC .......................ii

■ ABOUT CE AND DOC ....................ii

■ DISPOSAL ......................................ii

■ PRECAUTIONS .............................iv

■ PRÉCAUTIONS ............................. v

■ SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

.......................................................vi

■ INFOMATION EN MATIÉRE DE

SÉCURITÉ ...................................vii

1 OPERATING RULES �� 1 2 ACCESSORIES �� 2

■ Supplied accessories ..................... 2

■ Attaching accessories .................... 2

3 PANEL DESCRIPTION �� 4

■ Front, top and side panels..............4

■ Function Display.............................5

4 BATTERY CHARGING ��6

■ Battery caution ............................... 6

■ Charging caution ............................ 7

■ Battery charger...............................8

5 BASIC OPERATION �� 9

■ Selecting a channel ........................ 9

■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, and AUS

versions) ...................................... 10

■ Receiving and transmitting ........... 11

■ Adjusting the squelch level...........12

■ Volume Loud/Mute function.......... 12

■ Monitor function............................12

■ AquaQuake Water Draining function

..................................................... 12

■ Setting the Call channel ............... 13

■ Power OFF Subfunction ............... 13

■ CH History function ...................... 13

6 SCAN OPERATION �� 14

■ Favorite channels ......................... 15

■ Starting a scan

(Except the HOL version) ............ 15

7 DUALWATCH AND TRI-WATCH

(Except the HOL version) �� 16

■ Description ................................... 16

■ Operation .....................................16

8 SET MODE �� 17

■ Using the Set mode......................17

■ Set mode items ............................ 18

9 ATIS CODE

(For only the HOL and FRG versions) �� 20

10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ��21

■ Specications ............................... 21

■ Options ......................................... 22

■ Using the BP-297 ......................... 22

■ Using the HM-213 ........................ 23

11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ��24

■ For IC-M37 (USA and EXP) and IC-

M37E (AUS) ................................ 24

■ For IC-M37E (Except AUS) .......... 25

12 TROUBLESHOOTING �� 26

INDEX...................................................... 27

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■ PRECAUTIONS

R WARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom

battery packs with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause

smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst.

R WARNING! NEVER hold the

transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the

transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents

such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning.

This could damage the equipment surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver.

NOTE: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas

outside of the specied temperature range: IC-M37: –20°C (–4˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) IC-M37E: –15°C (5˚F) ~ +55°C (131˚F)

IC-M37E (AUS):

–10°C (14˚F) ~ +55°C (131˚F)

Keep the transceiver in a secure place to

prevent use by unauthorized persons.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP57 requirements for dust protection and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on. * Only when the supplied battery pack

or case, antenna, and jack cover are attached.

Information:

In this instruction manual, the transceiver version names are described as shown below.

U.S.A.: USA Export: EXP Europe: EUR German: FRG Dutch: HOL U.K.: UK Australia: AUS

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not

limited to, res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural disasters,

disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

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, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. AquaQuake is a trademark of Icom Incorporated. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

■ PRÉCAUTIONS

R AVERTISSEMENT ! N’utilisez JAMAIS

et ne rechargez JAMAIS des blocsbatteries

Icom avec des émetteurs-récepteurs non-Icom ou des chargeurs non-Icom. Seuls les blocsbatteries Icom sont testés et homologués pour être utilisés avec des émetteurs-récepteurs Icom ou pour être rechargés avec des chargeurs Icom. L’utilisation de blocsbatteries ou de

chargeurs tiers ou de contrefaçon peut être à l’origine de fumées, d’incendie ou peut

faire éclater la batterie.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS

l’émetteur-récepteur de sorte que l’antenne soit très proche des parties exposées du corps, en particulier du visage ou des yeux, et ne les touche pas pendant la transmission.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! N’utilisez JAMAIS

l’émetteur-récepteur avec un casque ou

d’autres accessoires audio à des niveaux

de volume élevés. Le fonctionnement

continu à volume élevé peut provoquer

une sonnerie dans vos oreilles. Si vous

ressentez la sonnerie, réduisez le volume ou cessez d’utiliser.

MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS court-circuiter les bornes de la batterie. Un court-circuit peut se produire si les bornes touchent des objets métalliques tels qu’une clé.

Soyez donc prudent lorsque vous placez

les batteries (ou l’émetteur-récepteur) dans

des sacs, etc. Transportez-les de manière à ce qu’il n’y ait pas de court-circuit avec

des objets métalliques. Un court-circuit peut endommager non seulement la batterie, mais également l’émetteurrécepteur.

MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS utiliser de dissolvants agressifs tels que du

Benzène ou de l’alcool lors du nettoyage,

car ils endommageraient les surfaces de l’émetteur-récepteur. Si l’émetteurrécepteur est poussiéreux ou sale,

nettoyez-le avec un tissu doux et sec.

MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des environnements excessivement poussiéreux. Cela pourrait endommager l’émetteur-récepteur.

REMARQUE : NE PAS placer ou laisser l’émetteur-récepteur en plein soleil ou

dans un environnement soumis à des températures inférieures à –20°C (–4˚F) ou supérieures à +60°C (+140˚F). Placez l’émetteur-récepteur dans un lien

sûr pour éviter toute utilisation par des personnes non autorisées.

MISE EN GARDE : Cet émetteur-récepteur répond aux exigences de la norme IP57 en matière de protection contre la poussière et de protection étanche. Cependant, en cas de chute de l’émetteur-récepteur, la protection contre la poussière et la protection étanche ne peuvent plus être

garanties, car le boitier risque d’être ssuré

ou le joint d’étanchéité endommagé, etc. * Uniquement lorsque la batterie ou le

boîtier, l’antenne et le cache-prise sont

xés.

■ SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

WARNING

CAUTION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while transmitting. This radio

is designed for and classied

as for “Occupational Use Only.” This means 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 tested and complies with the FCC and IC 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 KDB Publication 447498 D03, 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 accessories listed on page i are

authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specied may

result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.

• Health Canada Safety Code 6 - Limits of Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy

in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

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 may damage 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 an antenna specically authorized by the manufacturer for use with

this radio.

• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of

the 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 “TX” is displayed on the function display. You can cause the radio to transmit by pushing 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-clips which are listed on page 12 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.

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 within 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 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.

■ INFOMATION EN MATIÉRE DE SÉCURITÉ

VERTISSEMENT

MISE EN GARDE

seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui

signie qu’elle doit être utilisée uniquement

dans le cadre d’un travail par des personnes conscientes des dangers et des mesures

visant à minimiser ces dangers. Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand public

», dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, aux limites d’exposition aux RF de la FCC et d’IC, 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:

• Publication 447498 D03 de la FCC KDB, «Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields».

• Norme de l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI): IEEE C95.1-1992 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 illustrés dans “Options” de la feuille d’instructions 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 et

d’IC en matière d’exposition aux RF sans l.

• Le Code de sécurité 6 de Santé Canada - Les limites d’exposition humaine à l’énergie

électromagnétique dans la gamme de

fréquences de 3 kHz à 300 GHz.

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Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission.

Cette radio est conçue pour

un «usage professionnel

An 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 xée,

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 “TX” s’af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 p. 12, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre chose, de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites 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.

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.

Usage professionnel/contrôlé

Ce radio émetteur est utilisé dans des cas où

des personnes sont exposées en raison de leur travail, pourvu qu’elles soient conscientes du risque d’expositionet qu’elles puissent exercer un contrôle sur cette exposition.

OPERATING RULES

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.

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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 ShipRadiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign

which is your craft’s identi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.

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-M37/IC-M37E is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 21, 23, 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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ACCESSORIES

■ Supplied accessories

Antenna Handstrap Belt clip

Battery pack

NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version.

Power adapter (For Desktop charger)

Desktop charger (With two screws)

■ Attaching accessories

D Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the

antenna.

• DO NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in

this instruction manual.

• DO NOT transmit without an antenna.

D Belt clip

To attach:

Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach:

Lift the tab up (1), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (2).

BE CAREFUL! DO NOT break your

ngernail.

Belt clip

ACCESSORIES

D Battery pack

To insert:

1. Use a coin or standard screwdriver (1), and turn the screw counter clockwise one

quarter turn (2).

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Screw position when removing the battery cover.

2. Open the battery cover (1), and place the battery pack into the transceiver so it fits

flat (2).

3. Securely attach the battery cover.

To remove:

Slide the latch and then lift the battery cover to remove it. Then remove the battery pack.

CAUTION:

• NEVER remove the battery cover when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may

result in water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack, and may result in the transceiver being damaged.

• 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 damaged, 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

Screw position when attaching the battery cover.

Incorrect position

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Rubber seal

Groove

Battery coverBattery cover

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ACCESSORIES