Icom IC-M73 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM73
iM73EURO
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
IC-M73 IC-M73EURO
FOREWORD
FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M73/
IC-M73EURO
with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship.
With proper care, this product should provide you with
years of trouble-free operation.
vhf marine transceiver is designed and built
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and complete-
ly before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER!
RWARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
i
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.
☞ Submersible construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M73/IC-M73EURO’s submersible construction meets IPX8 ratings of the International Standard IEC 60529 (2001).
In addition, the speaker grill structure with a water self-
draining Aquaquake function is helpful for easily removing rain or seawater.
☞ Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions
Convenient functions that allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel
of your choice (Dualwatch), or while receiving one other
channel of your choice and the Call channel (Tri-watch*).
See page 16 for details.
* May not be available depending on the transceiver version.
☞ Voice recorder function
IC-M73/IC-M73EURO has a voice recorder function*
which can automatically, or manually, record the received signal. The automatic (60 seconds) and manual
(30 seconds) recordings are recorded separately into
memory in the transceiver.
* May not be available depending on the transceiver version.
☞ Bass booster function
The TX/RX bass booster functions* boosts the frequen-
cies to increase the bass level, if desired.
* May not be available depending on the transceiver version.
PRECAUTIONS
R short the terminals of the battery pack.
RUse and charge only specied Icom battery packs with
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are
tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with
Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs
or chargers may cause smoke, re, or cause the battery to
burst.
Rconnect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a
re hazard or result in an electric shock.
Rhold 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.
connect the transceiver to a power source other than the products specied by Icom. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
the exible 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.
The transceiver meets IPX8 requirements 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.
use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) for
the EXP/USA versions, below –15°C (+5°F) or above +55°C
(+131°F) for the CHN/EUR/FRG/HOL/UK versions, and below
–10°C (+14°F) or above +55°C (+131°F) for the AUS versions.
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning,
as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not
cover any problems caused by unauthorized modication.
operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere.the transceiver out of the
reach of children.
the transceiver at least 0.9 meter (3.0 feet) away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
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.
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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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 and IC RF exposure
limits for “
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 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 Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec-
tromagnetic 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
RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-103), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack
(BP-245N).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC
population use, always adhere to the following guide-
lines:
General Population Use.
and IC
and IC
allowable limits for general
” In addition, your Icom
requirements for wireless
• 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
IC
this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically 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
and IC
FCC
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 page 43 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC
and IC
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
radio.
RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To
and IC
RF exposure limits of this
and
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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AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO
AVERTISSEMENT
MISE EN GARDE
• 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 C95.1-
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 recom-
mandée 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 et d’IC en matière d'exposition aux RF sans l; attache pour
ceinture (MB-103), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-245N).
Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à une
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 et
jugé conforme, à 2,5 cm, 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 :
CAUTION
énergie électromagnétique de RF se situe dans
les limites permises par la FCC et d’IC 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 et d’IC. 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 et d’IC. La radio est en train d’émettre
lorsque le témoin du mode de transmission s'afche 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. 43, 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 fixées par la FCC et d’IC. 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 et d’IC.
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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FCC INFORMATION
COUNTRY CODE LIST
FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS
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 modications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority
to operate this device under FCC regulations.
• ISO 3166-1
Country Codes Country Codes
1
Austria
2
Belgium
3
Bulgaria
4
Croatia
5
Czech Republic
6
Cyprus
7
Denmark
8
Estonia
9
Finland
10
France
11
Germany
12
Greece
13
Hungary
14
Iceland
15
Ireland
16
Italy
17
Latvia
AT
BE
BG
HR
CZ
CY
DK
EE
FI
FR
DE
GR
HU
IS
IE
IT
LV
18
Liechtenstein
19
Lithuania
20
Luxembourg
21
Malta
22
Netherlands
23
Norway
24
Poland
25
Portugal
26
Romania
27
Slovakia
28
Slovenia
29
Spain
30
Sweden
31
Switzerland
32
Turkey
33
United Kingdom
LI
LT
LU
MT
NL
NO
PL
PT
RO
SK
SI
ES
SE
CH
TR
GB
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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. Say your call sign or other indication of
the vessel.
4. “LOCATED AT ...................” (your position)
5. State the nature of the distress and
assistance required.
6. Give any other information which might
facilitate the rescue.
after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation.
Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers
may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.
wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to sus-
pect the waterproong may not be effective. For example,
in cases where 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOREWORD ......................................................................................i
IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................................i
FEATURES ........................................................................................ i
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ ii
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ....................................................... iii
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ................... iv
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................................v
COUNTRY CODE LIST ....................................................................v
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................. vi
RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 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
■ Receiving and transmitting ..................................................11
■ Call channel programming ...................................................12
■ Lock function ........................................................................ 12
■ Monitor function ...................................................................12
■ Adjusting the squelch level .................................................. 13
■ AquaQuake water draining function .................................... 13
5 SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) .......... 14–15
■ Scan types ............................................................................14
■ Setting Favorite channels.....................................................15
■ Starting a scan ...................................................................... 15
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ......................................................16
■ Description ............................................................................ 16
■ Operation ..............................................................................16
7 FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ........................................ 17–24
■ About the function mode .....................................................17
■ Manual recording function (Depending on versions) ..........18
■
Automatic recording function (Depending on versions)
■ Play back function (Depending on versions) .......................20
■ Channel naming function .....................................................21
■ Opening comment entry function ........................................22
■ ATIS code programming
(For only the Dutch and German versions)
■ Backlight function ................................................................. 24
8 SET MODE.......................................................................... 25–30
■ SET mode programming ......................................................25
■ SET mode items ...................................................................26
9 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................................ 31–34
■ Battery cautions ...................................................................31
■ Supplied battery charger......................................................33
■ Optional battery chargers ....................................................34
10 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ..............................................35
■ Attaching ............................................................................... 35
■ Detaching .............................................................................. 35
11 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ................................... 36
■ HM-167 descriptions ............................................................ 36
■ Attaching ............................................................................... 36
12 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 37
13 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 38–39
14 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ........................................... 40–42
15 OPTIONS .................................................................................. 43
INDEX ...................................................................................... 44–45
.......................... 23
.......... 19
OPERATING RULES
1
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 identication 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 transceiver 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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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
■ Supplied accessories ■ Attachments
D Flexible antenna
Handstrap
Battery Charger
(with two screws)
Belt clip
(with two screws)
Li-ion battery pack
Connect the supplied flexible
antenna to the antenna
connector.
CAUTION:
• NEVER carry the transceiver
by holding the antenna.
• Transmitting without an
antenna may damage the
transceiver.
AC adapter
Flexible antenna
Cigarette lighter cable
D Handstrap
(Not supplied or different type
may be supplied depending
on the version)
(May not be supplied,
depending on the version)
2
Pass the handstrap through the
loop on the top corner of the
transceiver, as illustrated to the
left. This facilitates carrying the
transceiver.
D Battery pack
q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver.
Battery pack
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
D Belt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver.
Supplied screws
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
w Lock the battery pack with the latch.
Latch
CAUTION:
NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the
transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or
dust getting into the transceiver and battery pack, and
may result in them being damaged.
Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution
when releasing it. DO NOT use your nger nail. Use the
edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
3
3
PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front, top and side panels
q
w
e
r
t
y
Microphone
!2
!1
Function
display (p. 6)
!0
o
i
u
Speaker
q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns ON power and adjusts the audio level.
w PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit; release to receive.
[
e MONITOR KEY
• Manually opens the squelch to monitor the channel
while held down. (p. 12)
• Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with
[Y]/[Z]. (p. 13)
• While holding down this switch, turn the ON power to
enter the SET mode. (p. 25)
r CHANNEL 16 KEY [16/C]
• Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 8)
•
Selects the Call channel when pushed for 1 second.
(p. 8)
•
Enters the Call channel write mode when the Call
channel is selected and this key is held down for 3
seconds. (p. 12)
t FUNCTION KEY [F]
• Enters the Function mode when pushed. (p. 17)
• The AquaQuake function is activated when held down
for 1 second. (p. 13)
• While holding down this key, turn ON the power to
enter the recording counter mode.
]
4
PANEL DESCRIPTION
3
1
y SCAN KEY [SCAN•DUAL]
• Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed.
(pp. 14, 15)
• Enters the Watch mode when held down for 1 second.
(p. 16)
u CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY
[CH/WX•U/I/C] (IC-M73), [CH] (IC-73EURO)
• Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather
channel* when pushed. (pp. 9, 10)
• Selects the U.S.A., International, Canadian or ATIS
channel group* when held down for 1 second. (p. 9)
- The function display shows which channel group is
active.
• Push to return to the display before you selected the
channel when the priority channel or the Call channel
is selected.
* Selectable contents differ depending on the transceiver ver-
sion.
NOTE: [CH/WX•U/I/C] and [CH] are described as
[CH/WX•U/I/C] in this instruction manual.
i CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
• Selects the operating channel. (pp. 8–10)
• Selects the SET mode option of the item. (p. 25)
•
Selects the SET mode item when pushed along with
]
. (p. 25)
• Checks Favorite (TAG) channels, or changes the
scanning direction during a scan. (p. 15)
• Selects the Function mode item. (p. 17)
o TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK]
• Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p.
11)
• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when held down for
1 second. (p. 12)
!0 FAVORITE (TAG) KEY [FAV•★]
• Push this key to sequentially select the Favorite (TAG)
channels, while ignoring untagged channels, in a
channel group. (p. 15)
• Hold down for 1 second to set or clear the displayed
channel as a Favorite (TAG) channel. (p. 15)
• While holding down this key, turn ON power to clear or
set all Favorite (TAG) channels in the selected channel
group. (p. 15)
!1 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC]
Connects the optional external speaker-microphone.
(p. 36)
NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional
speaker-microphone is not used.
!2 ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna. (p. 2)
[
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
5
PANEL DESCRIPTION
3
q
!7
!5
!3
!1
!6
!4
!2
!0
e
t
u
o
w
r
y
i
■
q • Indicates the selected operating channel
number.
• In the SET mode, indicates the selected value.
w (p. 15) Appears when a Favorite (TAG) channel
is selected.
e Indicates remaining battery power.
Indication
Battery level
blinks when the battery is overcharged (or over voltage).
Full Middle Low
No battery
(Charging required)
r (p. 16) “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI”
blinks during tri-watch.
t (p. 9)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
y (p. 12) Appears when the monitor function is ac-
tivated.
u (p. 19) Appears when the automatic recording is
activated. This may not appear depend-
ing on the transceiver version.
i
Appears while the receiving audio is recording. (pp.
18, 19)
This may not appear depending on the transceiver version.
o • Indicates or scrolls the operating channel name,
*
• In the SET and Function mode, indicates or scrolls the se-
• “SCAN 16” is displayed during a Priority scan; “SCAN” ap-
!0 (p. 12) Appears when the lock function is acti-
vated.
comment or ATIS code*. (pp. 21–23)
For only the Dutch and German versions.
lected item. (pp. 25–30)
pears during a Normal scan. (p. 15)
6
!1 ATIS ICON (pp. 9, 23)
Appears when the channel group, in which ATIS func-
tion is activated, is selected or while programming an
ATIS code.
• For only the HOL and FRG versions.
!2 CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 8)
Appears when the Call channel is selected.
!3 CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 9)
“USA” appears when U.S.A.*
International; “CAN” appears when the Canadian*
“ATIS” appears when ATIS*3 channel group is selected.
*1Only USA, UK, EXP, CHN and AUS versions.
*2Only USA, EXP and CHN versions.
*3Only HOL version.
!
4 WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT ICONS* (p. 10)
• “ ” appears when the Weather channel group is
selected.
• “
*Selectable on only the USA, EXP, and AUS versions.
!5 TRANSMIT POWER ICONS (p. 11)
• “LOW” appears when low power is selected.
• “MID” appears when mid power is selected.
• No indication appears when high power is selected.
!6 TRANSMIT ICON (p. 11)
Appears during transmit.
” appears when the Weather alert function is
activated.
1
; “INT” appears when
2;
PANEL DESCRIPTION
!7 BUSY ICON (pp. 11, 12)
Appears when a signal is received, or the squelch
opens.
3
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
7
4
■ Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the rst
time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn OFF the radio while charg-
ing.
D
Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used
for establishing initial contact with another station, and for
emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically
monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While
standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.
q Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before
selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the
operating channel.
Push
D Call channel
Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call
channels. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
The Call channels can be reprogrammed
be used to store your most often-used channels in each
channel group for quick recall.
q Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call
channel.
• “CALL” and the call channel number appear.
• The Call channel can be re-programmed. See the “Call channel
programming” on page 12 for details.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the screen before
you selected Call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an
operating channel.
Hold down
for 1 second
(p. 12) and may
8
The transceiver has U.S.A.*1, International, Canadian*2 and
For Dutch version
3
ATIS*
channels. You must select the proper channels for
the operating area.
*1Only USA, UK, EXP, CHN and AUS versions.
*2Only USA, EXP and CHN versions.
*3Only HOL version.
BASIC OPERATION
Hold down
4
2
4
q Push to select a regular channel.
• If the weather channel appears, push again.
w Push YZ to select a channel.
• “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
e To change the channel group, hold down for 1 second.
• Repeat until you reach the desired channel group.
Hold down
for 1 second
for 1 second
International channels
For U.S.A., Export, and China versions
ATIS channels
6
8
10
Hold down
International channels
for 1 second
Hold down
12
for 1 second
14
Hold down
for 1 second
U.S.A. channelsInternational channels
U.S.A. channels
Canadian channels
16
9
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