Icom IC-M90 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM90
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm 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 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 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 (MB­86/103), Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack (BP-225) and Alkaline Battery Case (BP-223).
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en­ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
CAUTION
WARNING
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an 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 FCC RF expo­sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. 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-clips which are listed on page 33 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 radio in an almost vertical position at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, the mi­crophone is located next to the speaker, so you shoud “talk into the speaker”.
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 FCC RF exposure limits.
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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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 inoperable due to salt crystallization.
MIC /SP
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M90 VHF MA­RINE TRANSCEIVER is 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 com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M90.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
Waterproof construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ­ment, the IC-M90 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-225. In addition to, the speaker grill adopts a new structure which drains water or seawater easily.
Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis­tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel of your choice (dualwatch), or while receiving one other channel of your choice and the call channle (Ch 09) (tri­watch). See p. 14 for details.
Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 19(H) × 35(W) mm;
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4(H) × 13⁄8(W) inch,
the IC-M90’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
6 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-handed op­eration.
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WORD
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
DEFINITION
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PRECAUTION
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-225 or BP-223. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F): MARINE, –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F): LMR.
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.
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.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M90 employs waterproof con-
struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification, Grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). 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.
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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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................... i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................................................... ii
RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... ii
FOREWORD .................................................................................. iii
IMPORTANT ................................................................................... iii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................ iii
FEATURES ..................................................................................... iii
PRECAUTION ................................................................................ iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. v
1 OPERATING RULES ................................................................. 1
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS............... 2–3
Supplied accessories ............................................................... 2
Attachments ............................................................................. 2
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION .......................................................... 4–6
Front, top and side panels ....................................................... 4
Function display ...................................................................... 5
4 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................. 7–11
Channel selection ................................................................... 7
Receiving and transmitting ...................................................... 9
Call channel programming .................................................... 10
Lock function ......................................................................... 10
Signal strength indicator function .......................................... 10
Monitor function .................................................................... 10
Adjusting the squelch level .................................................... 11
Automatic backlighting .......................................................... 11
Voice scrambler operation ..................................................... 11
5 SCAN OPERATION ........................................................... 12–13
Scan types ............................................................................ 12
Setting tag channels ............................................................. 13
Starting a scan ...................................................................... 13
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ...................................................... 14
Description ............................................................................ 14
Operation .............................................................................. 14
7 LAND CHANNEL OPERATION ............................................... 15
LAND channel group ............................................................. 15
CTCSS and DTCS display .................................................... 15
VOX function ......................................................................... 15
8 SET MODE ......................................................................... 16–21
SET mode programming ....................................................... 16
SET mode items ................................................................... 17
9 BATTERY CHARGING ....................................................... 22–25
Battery charging .................................................................... 22
Battery cautions .................................................................... 22
Optional battery case ............................................................ 23
Optional battery chargers ...................................................... 24
10 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ............................................. 26
MB-86 contents ..................................................................... 26
Attachment ............................................................................ 26
Detachment ........................................................................... 26
11 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE .................................. 27
Descriptions .......................................................................... 27
Attachment ............................................................................ 27
12 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 28
13 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ............................................... 29
14 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 30
15 QUICK REFERENCE .............................................................. 31
16 OPTIONS ................................................................................. 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.
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) OPERATORS 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.
NOTE: Even though the IC-M90 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 occupational in USA waters.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
• Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Belt clip (MB-103) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-225) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Battery charger (BC-158) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Screws for the BC-158 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• AC adapter (BC-147A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Flexible antenna (FA-S59V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attachments
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible an­tenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without
an antenna may damage the transceiver. NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver.
D Handstrap
Pass the handstrap through the loop on the top of the transceiver as illustrated at right. Facilitates carrying.
D Belt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
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Supplied screws
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
ï Battery pack
To remove the battery pack:
Turn the screw counterclockwise, 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-M90 completely, then turn the screw clockwise.
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 at-blade 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, waterproong is not guaranteed.
OPEN
L
O
C
K
Screw position when removing battery
Screw position when attaching battery
OPEN
L
O
C
K
Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove correctly and dust or else 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 else does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or else is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, the water resistant may be reduced.
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NOTE: When the lock screw does not easily (feels tight),
check to ensure the battery pack is sufciently inserted to the transceiver.
DO NOT bang or cause high impact to
the battery pack, as this may damage the battery pack/or the transceiver.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Front, top and side panels
q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC]
Connects the optional external microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used.
e ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.
t CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH
[CH/WX
U/I/C/L]
Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed. (p. 8)
Selects one of 4 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 8, 15)
- U.S.A., International, Canadian and Land channels are
available.
Push to return to the condition before selecting the chan­nel when the priority channel or the call channel is se­lected.
y SCAN SWITCH [SCAN
DUAL]
Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed. (pgs. 12, 13)
Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 14)
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!0
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [Hi/Lo ]
Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 9)
Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for
1 sec. (p. 10)
i CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16
9]
Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7)
Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7)
Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is
selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec. (p. 10)
o CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]
Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 79)
Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 16)
Selects the SET mode item when pushed with [SQL].
(p. 16)
Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur­ing scan. (p. 13)
!0 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL
MONI]
Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with [YY]/[ZZ]. (p. 11)
Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held. (p. 10)
While pushing this switch, turn power ON to enter the set mode. (p. 16)
!1 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
Function display
q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 20)
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.
w TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR
• “LOW appears when low power is selected.
• “MID appears when middle power is selected.
No indication appears when high power is selected.
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13)
Appears when tag channel is selected.
r SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR (p. 11)
Show the squelch level.
q r t yw e
!4
!6 !5
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o !0 !1
!2 !3
!8
!7
3
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
t MONITOR INDICATOR (p. 10)
Appears when the monitor function is activated.
y BATTERY INDICATOR
Indicates remaining battery power.
u WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS
(p. 8)
WX appears when the weather channel group is selected.
WX ALT appears when the weather alert function is activated.
i BELL INDICATOR
Blinks when an alert tone is received.
o SCAN INDICATOR (p. 13)
SCAN blinks during scan.
!0 VOX INDICATOR (p. 15)
VOX appears when the VOX function is used.
!1 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 14)
DUAL blinks during dualwatch; TRI blinks during tri­watch.
!2 SCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated. (pgs. 11, 20)
!3 DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
!4 SUB CHANNEL READOUT
Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan or dualwatch. (p. 14)
Indicates the SET mode item while in the SET mode. (p. 16)
!5 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Indicates the selected operating channel number.
In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.
!6 LOCK INDICATOR
Appears when the lock function is activated.
!7 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the call channel is selected.
!8 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR
U appears when U.S.A.; I appears when Interna­tional; C appears when Canadian; “” appears when LAND channel group is selected.
Indication
Full Middle
Charging
required
No battery
Battery level
blinks when the battery is exhaustion.
blinks when the battery over charged.
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BASIC OPERATION
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Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) 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
9] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX
U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.
D Channel 9 (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 10) and may be used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick re­call.
q Push [16
9] to select the call channel.
•“CALL” and the call channel number appear.
Call channel can be re-programmed. See the Call channel programming on p. 10 for details.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.
Push Push
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BASIC OPERATION
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U.S.A., International and Canadian channels
The IC-M90 has 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Canadian channels. You must select the proper channels for the oper­ating area.
q Push [CH/WX
U/I/C/L] to select the regular channel.
If the weather channel appears, push [CH/WXU/I/C/L] again.
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
•“DUP appears for duplex channels.
e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for 1
sec.
U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence. Depending on the setting, LAND channel can be se­lected. See the LAND CHANNEL OPERATION on p. 15 for de­tails.
D Weather channels
The IC-M90 has 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather channels possible in U.S.A. only).
q Push [CH/WX
U/I/C/L] to select the weather channel group.
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel. e Push [CH/WX
U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before se-
lecting the weather channel group.
CONVENIENT!
The IC-M90 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while in another channel (when the power save function is turned ON) or during scanning. See the SET mode items on p. 17 for details.
Push
Push for 1 sec.
U.S.A. channels
International channels Canadian channels
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BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. w UseSet the volume and squelch level.
Push [SQL
MONI], and push [] to open the squelch.
Push [SQL
MONI] to stop SQL indicator blinking, then
rotate [VOL] to set the volume level.
Push [SQL
MONI], and push [∫]/[√] to set the squelch
level.
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.
- When receiving a signal, the [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights green while audio is emitted from the speaker.
- Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point.
r Push [Hi/Lo ] to select the output power if necessary.
- LOW appears when low power is selected; MID appears when middle power is selected; no indication when high power is selected.
- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications.
- Some channels are for low power only.
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the
microphone.
-
The [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights red while transmitting.
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.
y Release [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans­mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con­serve the battery power. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.
To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC­M90 has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a trans­mission OFF after 5 min. of continuous transmission.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.
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q Power ON e Set volume
Speaker
y Push to transmit u Release to receive
r Set channel w Set the squelch level
w Set the squelch level e Set volume
Microphone
t Set output power
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BASIC OPERATION
Call channel programming
The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de­fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan­nel in each channel group for quick recall.
q Push [CH/WX
U/I/C/L] for 1 sec. to
several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed.
w Push [16
9] for 1 sec. to select the
call channel.
•“CALL and call channel number appear.
e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. (until a
long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.
Call channel number to be programmedashes.
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired
channel.
t Push [16
9] to program the displayed
channel as the call channel.
The call channel number stopashing.
Lock function
This function electronically locks all switches (except for [PTT], [SQL
MONI] and [Hi/Lo ]) to prevent accidental
channel changes and function access. Push [Hi/Lo ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON
and OFF.
Signal strength indicator function
The received signal strength level is indicated by number of bars as below. This indicator can be hidden by using the set mode (p. 20) if desired.
Monitor function
The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level. See p. 18 for details of the monitor switch action.
Push [SQLMONI] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor function.
•“ appears and audio is emitted.
Appears while the lock function is used.
Indication
Signal
strength
Strong Middle Weak
No signal or
very weak
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BASIC OPERATION
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Adjusting the squelch level
To adjust the IC-M90s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys as desired below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.
q Push [SQL
MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].
- SQL indicator starts blinking.
- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level.
- When no switch is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to normal condition.
w Push [SQL•MONI] again to return to normal condition.
Backlighting function
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back­lighting brightness can be adjusted in the SET mode. (p. 18)
Push any switch except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting
ON.
The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Voice scrambler operation
D Activating the scrambler
The voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must activate the scrambler function rst.
q
Select an operating channel except Channel 16, 70 or weather chan­nels.
w While pushing and
holding [SQL
MONI
],
push [SCAN
DUAL].
•“SCRM appears.
e To turn the scrambler
function OFF, repeat step w.
•“SCRM disappears.
D Programming scramble codes
There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. Set the code in the SET mode. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code, as well as the same scrambler unit. See p.
20
for Scram-
bler code setting details.
Appears when the voice scrambler function is in use.
Blinks during the squelch level adjutment.
Indicates the squelch level.
Push
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SCAN OPERATION
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Scan types
Scanning is an efcient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan set­ting and normal scan setting.
In addition, the Weather alert and Auto scan functions are available for scanning. These functions can be activated si­multaneously, depending on the settings on the SET mode. (pgs. 17, 18)
Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear those tag channels which are not needed or inconve­niently stop scanning, such as digital communications.
Choose priority or normal scan on the SET mode. (p. 17)
PRIORITY SCAN
Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.
WX*
CH 01
CH 16
CH 02
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
* Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON
NORMAL SCAN
Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan­nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel.
CH 01 CH 02
WX*
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
* Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON.
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SCAN OPERATION
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Setting tag channels
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels. Non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.
q Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. w Push both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the displayed chan-
nel as a tag channel.
•“ appears in the function display.
e To cancel the tag channel setting, push both [Y] and [Z]
for 1 sec.
•“ disappears.
Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group
While pushing and holding both [Y] and [Z], turn power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group.
Starting a scan
Set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan re­sume timer and auto scan function in advance, using the SET mode. (pgs. 17, 18)
q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
pushing
[CH/WXU/I/C/L] for 1 sec., if desired.
When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired
weather channel with [CH/WXU/I/C/L] and [Y]/[Z].
w Push [SCAN•DUAL] to start priority or normal scan.
•“SCAN” blinks in the function display.
•“16” appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan.
When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disap-
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to scan resume timer setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
Push [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, change the
scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
e To stop the scan, push [SCAN•DUAL].
•“SCAN” disappears.
Pushing [PTT], [16
9] or [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] also stops the scan.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.
Push
Scan starts.
Receiving a signal and audio is emitted.
Push
for 1 sec.
to stop the scan
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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
6
Description
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel.
Operation
q Select the desired operating channel. w Push
[SCANDUAL] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch
(depending on the SET mode setting).
•“DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during tri-watch.
A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call
channel.
e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [SCAN
DUAL] again.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, tri-watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.
To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri­watch, push and hold [PTT].
Dualwatch Tri-watch
Call channel
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.
Push
for 1 sec.
Signal is received on the call channel.
Signal ireceived on Channel 16 takes priority.
Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.
Tri-watch starts.
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7
LAND CHANNEL OPERATION
6 7
LAND channel group
A max. of 100 programmable LAND mobile channels (allo­cated 146.000 to 174.000 MHz) can be programmed into the LAND channel group for simple communication with LMR transceivers in the VHF band.
Proper FCC licensing must be observed, for both legal pur­poses and to avoid frequency interface with other radio users; contact your authorized Icom dealer for details. Moreover, any of the marine channels in the USA, INT and CAN channel groups can be programmed. The default setting of the LAND channel group is the same as that of the INT channel group. Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and LMR frequency pro­gramming details.
q Push [CH/WX
U/I/C/L] to select a regular channel.
If weather channel appears, push [CH/WXU/I/C/L] again.
w To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for
1 sec. several times.
•“ appears when LAND channel group is selected.
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
•“DUP appears for duplex channels.
NOTE: The default settings (e.g. call channel program­ming) of the LAND channel group are same as the U.S.A., International and Canadian channels. Refer to the appro­priate pages for details.
CTCSS and DTCS display
When DTCS or CTCSS is set, the display shows the indica­tions as below.
VOX function
The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts trans­mission without pushing [PTT] when you speak into micro­phone; then automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible).
NOTE: An optional headset and optional headset adapter
is required for the VOX operation.
Push and hold [SQL
MONI], then push [Hi/Lo ] to turn
the VOX function ON/OFF while connecting the headset and optional headset adapter to [SP MIC] connector.
• “VOX appears on the LCD while the VOX function turns ON.
The VOX gain and VOX delay can be set on the SET mode.
(p. 21)
Push for 1 sec.
Appears when DTCS is set.
Appears when CTCSS is set.
16
SET MODE
8
SET mode programming
SET mode is used to change the condition of 17 transceiver functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri­watch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal strength indicator, squelch sensitivity, scrambler code, VOX gain and VOX delay.
D SET mode operation
q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL
MONI], turn power ON to enter the
SET mode.
bp (Beep tone function setting) appears.
e Push [SQL•MONI] or [SQLMONI] and [Y]/[Z] to select the
desired item, if necessary.
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item. t To exit the SET mode, push [16
9].
D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.
VOX delay VOX gain
: Push
: Push and
Starting item
Push and
Scrambler code
Squelch sensitivity
Signal strength meter
Battery voltage Self check Power save LCD contrast
Backlighting
Dual/Tri-watch
Monitor switch
Auto scan Scan resume timer Priority scan Weather alert Beep tone
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8
SET MODE
8
SET mode items
D Beep tone function “bP
You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF, or you can have 2 types of conrmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. When ON is selected, a xed beep (Pi) sounds, and when US is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound.
Beep tone synchronises with the volume level.
The beeps sound during call channel programming and a weather
alert tone indication even if this function is turned OFF.
D Weather alert function “AL
An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be­fore any important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, the alert indicator (“”) blinks and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any time during standby, or while scanning, when the power save function is activated.
•“ALT appears when the function is set ON.
D Priority scan function “Pr
The transceiver has 2 scan typesnormal (OFF) and priority (ON) scans. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the se­lected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.
D Scan resume timer “St
The scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal has been received.
Scan resume timer
OFF (default)
Scan resume timer ON
Push
Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF
Weather alert function
OFF (default)
Push
Push
Weather alert function
ON
Push
Normal scan (default) Priority scan
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8
SET MODE
D Auto scan function “AS
The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec.
D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt
This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 14 for details.
D Monitor switch action “Sq
The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem­porarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) settings as shown below.
Pu (PUSH): After pushing [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio. The squelch is held open while con­tinuously pushing and holding [SQL]. (default)
Ho (HOLD): After pushing [SQLMONI] for 1 sec., the squelch opens
and emits audio even [SQL•MONI] is released. To close the squelch, push any switch.
D Backlighting function “bL
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back­lighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 (bright); 3 (default). Select 1–3 to turn this function ON.
The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any switch except for [PTT] is pushed.
The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Push
Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON
Push
Dualwatch function (default)
Tri-watch function
Push
Push setting (default) Hold setting
Push
Backlighting ON (default) Backlighting OFF
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8
SET MODE
8
D LCD contrast selection “LC
The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.
1 (bright)–4 (dark); 3 (default)
D Auto power save function “PS
The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac­tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.
ON : The power save function is turned ON. The power save func­tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 sec.
OFF: The power save function is turned OFF.
D Self check function “SC
The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON. Afterwards, the radio switches to normal operation mode.
Temperature : Outside of –35°C to +73°C; –31°F to +163°F (approx.)
Connected battery voltage
When error messages as shown below are displayed, see troubleshooting for advice. (p. 28)
Push
default
bright
Push
Power save ON (default) Power save OFF
Push
Self check OFF (default) Self check ON
Temperature error Battery voltage error
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8
SET MODE
D Battery voltage indicator “bt
This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery packs voltage when the power is ON.
The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON.
D Signal strength indicator “Sl
The signal strength indicator displays received signal strength as S-meter. This function is convenient to check the signal strength visually.
The strength is displayed at 4 steps.
The antenna mark and 3 bars appear when receiving strong signals.
The antenna mark only appears when receiving no signal.
D Squelch sensitivity function “SS
When this function is turned ON, blocking against noise is im­proved. Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise.
D Scrambler code “cd
There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must share the same scrambler code.
Push
Battery voltage
indication OFF (default)
Battery voltage
indication ON
Push
Signal strength indication OFF
(default)
Signal strength indication ON
Push
Squelch sensitivity OFF (default) Squelch sensitivity ON
Push
Scrambler code 1 (default) Scrambler code 32
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8
SET MODE
8
D VOX gain “ga
Adjusts the VOX gain (from 1 to 6) to level when speaking with the optional headset.
In case of setting to 1, the VOX gain sets to sharpening.
In case of setting to 6, the VOX gain sets to dulling.
D VOX delay “dL
Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to 3.0 sec. in 0.5 sec. steps) that keeps on transmitting after you stop speaking.
In case of setting to 0.5 (0.5 sec.), the VOX delay sets to short.
In case of setting to 3.0 (3.0 sec.), the VOX delay sets to long.
SET MODE LIST
*default setting
Push
VOX gain 3 (default) VOX gain 6
Push
VOX delay 1.0 (default) VOX delay 3.0
Function Indication Switch
Beep tone function bP OFF/ON*/US
Weather alert function AL OFF*/ON
Priority scan function Pr OFF*/ON
Scan resume timer St OFF*/ON
Auto scan function AS OFF*/ON
Dual/Tri-watch function dt Dual*/Tri
Monitor switch action Sq Push*/Hold
Backlighting function bL OFF/1/2/3*
LCD contrast selection LC 1/2/3*/4
Auto power save function PS OFF/ON*
Self check function SC OFF*/ON
Battery voltage indicator bt OFF*/ON
Signal strength indicator SI OFF*/ON
Squelch sensitivity SS OFF*/ON
Scrambler code cd 1*/2/· · ·/31/32
VOX gain ga 1/2/3*/4/5/6
VOX delay dL
0.5/1.0*/1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0
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BATTERY CHARGING
9
Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.
Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
Use the specified chargers (BC-158, BC-119N and BC-121N). NEVER use another manufactures charger.
Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-158. NEVER use another manufactures adapters.
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in­stalling Alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.
D Recycling information
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this bat­tery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800­822-8837 for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
Battery cautions
CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver
(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it.
NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularly the battery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver).
NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
rent may ow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying in a pocket, back­pack or handbag, and when placing the radio near metal ob­jects.
If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new bat­tery pack must be purchased.
Turn the transceiver OFF when charging an attached bat­tery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not become full­charging or may not charge properly.
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9
BATTERY CHARGING
9
ï Charging connections
q Attach the BC-158 to a flat surface, such as a desk or
cabin, etc., if desired.
w Connect the AC adapter as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the
charger.
The charge indicator lights green.
r Charge the battery pack approx. 12 hours, depending on
the remaining power condition.
DO NOT charge BP-225 more than 18 hours. Other­wise, BP-225 will be damaged. BP-225 must be charged for 12–18 hours only.
Optional battery case
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
q Remove the battery case from the transceiver. w Install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries.
Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
CAUTION:
When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together.
Keep battery contacts clean. Its a good idea to clean bat­tery terminals once a week.
Turn power OFF
Charge indicator
Lights green when the BP-225 (with/without IC-M90) is inserted.
AC adapter
BP-225
IC-M90
C I
M
S /
P
Supplied screws
BC-158
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9
BATTERY CHARGING
Optional battery chargers
ï AD-109 installation
q Connect the 10-pins connector of the charger to the
AD-109 desktop charger adapters plug.
NOTE: The 3-pins connector is not used.
w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the
arrow, then screw supplied 2 screws to fix the charger adapter with the charger.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL not to catch the unused 3-pins
plug between the charger and the charger adapter.
Desktop charger adapter
10-pins connector
Not used (3-pins connector)
Plug
Supplied screws
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9
BATTERY CHARGING
9
ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-109
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required.
AD-109 charger adapter
An AC adapter (BC-145A) or the DC power cable (OPC-
515L/CP-17L).
ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-109
The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re­quired.
Six AD-109 charger adapters
An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)
M
I
C /
S
P
IC-M90
BP-225
AC adapter
(Purchase separately)
AD-109 charger adapters are installed in each slot.
DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with the DC power supply;
13.8 V/at least 7 A)
Turn power OFF
AD-109 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N.
AC adapter (Not supplied with
some versions.)
Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.
IC-M90
BP-225
M
I
C /
S
P
Turn power OFF
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OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP
10
MB-86 contents
Qty. Belt clip ………………………………………………………… 1 Base clip ……………………………………………………… 1 Supplied screws ……………………………………………… 2
Attachment
q Screw the base clip to the back of the transceiver using
the two screws (supplied), as shown below.
w Clip the belt clip over your belt and insert the transceiver.
e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus-
trated below.
Detachment
Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the
arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
Supplied screws
P T
T
SQL
M
O
N
I
RR
CAUTION!
HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.
Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the belt clip or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.
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11
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
10 11
HM-125 Descriptions
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector be-
comes wet, be sure to dry BEFORE attaching it to the trans­ceiver.
NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the microphone approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch) from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level.
Attachment
Insert the speaker-mic connector on to the [SP MIC] connec­tor and carefully screw it tight, as shown in the diagram below. Be careful not to cross thread the connection.
IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceivers [SP MIC] connector cap attached when the speaker-microphone is not in use. Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached, however, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the con­nector has become wet.
CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone’s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping, or water intrusion in the connector.
Detaching:
Pull up the cap in the direction of the arrow to detach it.
Attaching:
Attach the cap in the direction of the arrow completely.
Alligator type clip
To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc.
PTT switch
Transmits during push. Receives during release.
Microphone
Speaker
Set the triangle mark to the front side.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
12
The transceiver does not turn ON. No sound from the speaker.
Transmitting is impos­sible, or high power can not be selected.
The displayed channel cannot be changed. Scan does not start. No beeps.
Self check error. (Temperature)
Self check error. (Battery voltage) Transmitting continu­ously while not speak­ing when using VOX function.
The battery is exhausted.
Bad connection to the battery pack.
Squelch level is too deep.
Volume level is too low.
Speaker has been exposed to water.
Water has entered to [SP MIC] connector.
Some channels are for low power or re-
ceive only.
The battery is exhausted.
The battery is over charged.
The output power is set to low.
Lock function is activated.
•“TAG” channels are not programmed.
Beep tones are turned OFF.
The temperature is outside of 35°C to +73°C; 31°F to +163°F (approx)
The connected battery packs voltage is
more than 11 V.
Ambient noise is too loud.
Recharge the battery pack.
Check the connection to the transceiver.
Set squelch to the threshold point.
Rotate [VOL] to set a suitable level.
Drain water from the speaker.
Dry [SP MIC] connector.
Change channels.
Recharge the battery pack.
Verify the battery voltage is correct.
Push [Hi/Lo ] to select high power.
Push [Hi/Lo ] for 1 sec. to cancel the
function.
Set the desired channels as TAG channels.
Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User
Beep) on the SET mode.
Leave the transceiver at room temperature for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal.
Verify the battery voltage is correct.
Remove the headset cable.
Set the VOX gain to dulling.
p. 22
p. 3 p. 9 p. 9
— —
pgs. 8,
9, 29 p. 23
p. 9
p. 10
p. 13 p. 17
p. 21
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
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13
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST
12 13
Channel number
USA CAN
Transmit
Receive
Frequency (MHz)
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
ReceiveINT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
ReceiveINT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA CAN
Transmit
ReceiveINT
WX channel
Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
01 156.050 160.650
01A 156.050 156.050
02 156.100 160.700
03 156.150 160.750
03A 156.150 156.150
156.200 160.800
04A 156.200 156.200
156.250 160.850
05A 05A 156.250 156.250
06 06 156.300 156.300
156.350 160.950
07A 07A 156.350 156.350
08 08 156.400 156.400
09 09 156.450 156.450
10 10 156.500 156.500
11 11 156.550 156.550
12 12 156.600 156.600
13
*
13
*
156.650 156.650
14 14 156.700 156.700
15
*
15
*
156.750 156.750
16 16 156.800 156.800
17
*
17
*
156.850 156.850
156.900 161.500
18A 18A 156.900 156.900
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
*
16
17
18
156.950 161.550
19A 19A 156.950 156.950
20
20
*
157.000 161.600
21 157.050 161.650
21A 21A 157.050 157.050
157.100 161.700
22A 22A 157.100 157.100
23 157.150 161.750
23A 157.150 157.150
24 24 157.200 161.800
25 25 157.250 161.850
26 26 157.300 161.900
27 27 157.350 161.950
28 28 157.400 162.000
60 156.025 160.625
156.075 160.675
61A 61A 156.075 156.075
156.125 160.725
62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 160.775
63A 156.175 156.175
64 156.225 160.825
64A 64A 156.225 156.225
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
60
61
62
63
64
20A 157.000 157.000
66A
66A
*
156.325 160.925
67
*
67 156.375 156.375
68 68 156.425 156.425
69 69 156.475 156.475
70 70
156.525
71 71 156.575 156.575
72 72 156.625 156.625
73 73 156.675 156.675
74 74 156.725 156.725
77
*
77
*
156.875 156.875
156.925 161.525
78A 78A 156.925 156.925
156.975 161.575
79A 79A 156.975 156.975
157.025 161.625
80A 80A 157.025 157.025
157.075 161.675
81A 81A 157.075 157.075
157.125 161.725
82A 82A 157.125 157.125
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
77
78
79
80
81
82
156.325 156.32566A
85 85 157.275 161.875
85A 157.275 157.275
86 86 157.325 161.925
86A 157.325 157.325
87 87 157.375 161.975
87A 157.375 157.375
88 88 157.425 162.025
88A 157.425 157.425
85
86
87
88
21b Rx only
Rx only
161.650
25b Rx only 161.850
28b Rx only 162.000
83b Rx only 161.775
4
1 RX only 162.550
2 RX only 162.400
3 RX only 162.475
5 RX only 162.450
6 RX only 162.500
7 RX only 162.525
8 RX only 161.650
9 RX only 161.775
10 RX only 163.275
RX only 162.425
156.275 160.875
65A 65A 156.275 156.275
65
65A
84A
83 157.175 161.775
83A 83A 157.175 157.175
84 84 157.225 161.825
83
84
157.225 157.225
*Low power only.
NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
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SPECIFICATIONS
14
GENERAL
Frequency coverage [Marine] TX : 156.025–157.425 MHz
RX 156.050–163.275 MHz
[LMR] TX/RX 146.000–174.000 MHz
Mode [Marine] : 16K0G3E (Wide) [LMR] :
16K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow)
Channel spacing : 25 kHz (Wide)
12.5 kHz (Narrow; LMR only)
Number of programmable ch. : 100 channels
Power supply requirement : BP-223, BP-224 or BP-225 only
Current drain (at 7.5 V DC) : TX High (5 W) 1.6 A typical
TX Mid. (3 W) 1.2 A typical TX Low (1 W) 0.7 A typical RX Max audio 200 mA typical RX Power save
20 mA typical
Useable temperature range [Marine] : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F [LMR] :
30°C to +60°C; 22°F to +140°F
Frequency stability : ±5 ppm
(–30°C to +60°C;22°F to +140°F)
Antenna impedance : 50
Dimensions : 65(W) × 145(H) × 44(D) mm
(Projections not included) 29⁄
16(W) × 5
23
32(H) × 1
3
4(D) inch
Weight (with BP-225) : Approx. 410 g (14.46 oz)
TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 7.5 V DC) : 5 W (Hi), 3 W (Middle) and 1 W (Low)
Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation
Microphone impedance : 2 k
Max. frequency deviation
[Marine] : ±5 kHz [LMR] :
±5 kHz (Wide), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)
Adjacent channel power
[Marine] : 70 dB [LMR] : 70 dB (Wide), 60 dB (Narrow)
Spurious emissions : Less than –70 dBc typical
RECEIVER
Receive system : Double-conversion
superheterodyne
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV typical
Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.35 µV typical
(at threshold)
Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
Adjacent channel selectivity (Typical)
[Marine] : 70 dB [LMR] : 70 dB (Wide), 60 dB (Narrow)
Audio output power : 0.35 W typical at 10% distor-
tion with an 8 load
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Channel 16 (p. 7)
n
CHANNEL SELECTION (pgs. 7, 8, 10)
Weather channel (p. 8)
OPERATION GUIDE
iM90
n
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
m
USING CHANNEL 16
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.
THIS IS (name of vessel)
Your call sign or other indi-
cation of the vessel.
LOCATED AT (your position)
The nature of the distress
and assistance required.
Any other information which
might facilitate the rescue.
Channel 9/Call channel (p. 7)
Call channel programming (p. 10)
Push [16
9
] to select the call chan-
nel.
Push [16
9
] for 3 sec. (until long
beep changes to 2 short beeps)
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
] to select the desired
channel.
Push [16
9
] to program the dis-
played channel as the call channel.
q
w
e
r
USA/International/Canadian/LAND
channels (p. 8)
Push
Push
Push
Push
for 1 sec.
for 1 sec.
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15
QUICK REFERENCE
Important operating instructions are summed up on this and the following page. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet.
q Cut w Fold
e Complete
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n
TAG CHANNELS (p. 13)
q
w
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
] to select the desired
channel.
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
] for 1 sec. to change
the TAG setting ON and OFF.
n
WEATHER ALERT (pgs. 8, 17)
q
w
Turn the weather alert item in the
SET mode ON (p. 17).
Select WX channel; or start scan-
ning.
n
SET MODE (pgs. 16 21)
q
w
e
r
While pushing
[SQL
MONI
],
turn power ON.
Push [SQL
MONI
]
again to select an
item.
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
]
to select the desired
condition.
Push [16
9
] to return to regular op-
erating mode.
Refer to pgs. 15 20 for set
mode item.
n
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (p. 14)
Select dual or tri-watch in the SET
mode (p. 18).
Push [
Y
]/[
Z
] to select the desired
channel.
Push [SCAN
DUAL
] for 1 sec. to
start dualwatch or tri-watch (de-
pending on SET mode).
To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch,
push [SCAN
DUAL
] again.
q
w
e
r
n
LOCK FUNCTION (p. 10)
Push [Hi/Lo ]
for 1 sec. to turn
the lock function
ON and OFF.
n
SQUELCH LEVEL (p. 11)
Push [SQL
MONI
], then adjust the
squelch level with [
Y
]/[
Z
].
Select monitor switch action in
SET mode (p. 18).
Push [SQL
MONI
] for 1sec. to ac-
tive the monitor function.
q
w
n
MONITOR FUNCTION (p. 10)
n
SCAN (pgs. 12, 13)
Push [SCAN
DUAL
] to start/stop
scanning.
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16
OPTIONS
16
D BATTERY CASE AND PACK
BP-225 Ni-Cd
BATTERY PACK
7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack.
BP-224 Ni-Cd
BATTERY PACK
7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack.
BP-223
BATTERY CASE
Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) Alkaline cells.
D CHARGERS
BC-119N
DESKTOP CHARGER
+ AD-109
CHARGER ADAPTER
+ BC-145A
AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 2.2 to
2.8 hours
BC-121N
MULTI-CHARGER
+ AD-109
CHARGER ADAPTER
(6 pcs.)
+ BC-124
AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-109s are re­quired) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased sepa­rately. Charging time: approx. 2.2 to 2.8 hours.
BC-158
DESKTOP CHARGER
+ BC-147A
AC ADAPTER
Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 12 hours
D BELT CLIPS
MB-103
BELT CLIP
The same as supplied with the transceiver.
MB-86
SWIVEL BELT CLIP
Belt clip for swivel type.
MB-96F/96N
BELT HANGER
MB-96F: Attaches with the supplied belt clip (Not swivel type).MB-96N: Belt hanger for swivel type.
D DC CABLES
CP-17L
CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Charges the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (For BC-119N)
OPC-515L/OPC-656
DC POWER CABLES
Charges the battery pack using 13.8 V power source instead of the AC adapter. OPC-515L: For BC-119N OPC-656 : For BC-121N
D OTHER OPTIONS
HM-125
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
Full sized waterproof (JIS grade 7; 1m/30 min.) speaker-micro­phone. Includes an alligator clip to attach the speaker mic to your shirt, collar, etc.
HS-94/HS-95/HS-97
HEADSET
+ OPC-1392
HEADSET ADAPTER
HS-94: Ear-piece type HS-95: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone
Different versions of this radio use different options. Ask your authorized dealer for details.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
A-6388H-1EX Printed in Japan
© 2004 Icom Inc.
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