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Icom IC-GM1600 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO
iGM1600
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter-
ference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO iGM1600 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter- ference.

  • Page 2: Safety Training Information

    Electromagnetic Fields. • 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 • American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for page 23 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.

  • Page 3: Information En Matière De Sécurité

    RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture (MB-86, MP- Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité 103Y), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-252). En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui peut CAUTION provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour éviter Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à...

  • Page 4: Recommendation

    RECOMMENDATION FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-GM1600 CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is designed and built with WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operat- Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With ing.

  • Page 5: Important

    Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— may occur. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions Equipment damage may occur. CAUTION for the IC-GM1600. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Precaution

    0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and/or other countries.

  • Page 7: Fcc Information

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ..........i 5 SET MODE ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11–15 INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ ....... ii ■ SET mode programming ............11 RECOMMENDATION ..............iii ■ SET mode items ..............12 FOREWORD ................. iii 6 BP-234 BATTERY PACK ��������������������������������������������������������� 16 IMPORTANT ..................

  • Page 9: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio take priority over all others.

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories ■ Attachments D Neckstrap The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Neckstrap........1 To attach the neckstrap, pass the w Battery charger (BC-173).
  • Page 11 CAUTION!: To attach the battery pack: When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure Insert the battery pack in the IC-GM1600 completely, then the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack turn the screw clockwise.

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP] Connects the optional external microphone. NOTE: Attach the [MIC/SP] cap when the optional speak- er-microphone is not used. e ANTENNA Fixed type.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION i CHANNEL 16 KEY [16] Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) o CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ➥ Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 7–8) ➥ Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 11) ➥ Selects the SET mode item when pushed with [SQL]. (p.

  • Page 14: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display t BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 14) y SET MODE ITEM READOUT Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. Indicates the SET mode items while in the SET mode. w TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR (p.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection D Call channel D Channel 16 The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial used to store your most often used channels for quick recall. contact with another station and for emergency communica- tions.

  • Page 16: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit- w Set the volume and squelch level. ted signal, pause a moment after pushing [PTT], hold the ➥ Push [SQL• ], and push [Z] to open the squelch.

  • Page 17: Call Channel Programming

    ■ Call channel programming ■ Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC-GM1600’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys. The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9* by de- In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be ad- fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan- justed to the proper level.

  • Page 18: Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Lock function ■ Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], check the volume level. See p. 12 for details of the monitor [SQL• ] and [Hi/Lo• ]) to prevent accidental channel MONI switch action.

  • Page 19: Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ SET mode programming D SET mode operation q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL• ], turn power ON to enter the MONI SET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiver SET mode. functions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, backlit •...

  • Page 20: Set Mode Items

    SET MODE ■ SET mode items D Beep tone function “bP” D Backlit function “bL” You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back- OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound lit brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 (bright);...
  • Page 21 SET MODE D Auto power save function “PS” D Self check function “SC” The auto power save function reduces battery drain by de- The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by activating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. Self check •...
  • Page 22 SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator “bt” D Squelch sensitivity function “SS” This function controls display or non-display settings of the When this function is turned ON, blocking against noise is connected battery pack’s voltage when the power is ON. improved.
  • Page 23 SET MODE SET MODE LIST Function Indication Condition Beep tone function “bP” OFF/ON*/US Monitor switch action “Sq” PUSH*/HOLD Backlit 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”...

  • Page 24: Bp-234 Battery Pack

    BP-234 BATTERY PACK DO NOT The optional BP-234 battery pack is a non-rechargeable, • apply excessive pressure to the battery. This may result Lithium battery pack for operation in a survival craft. The fol- in electrolyte leakage, possibly causing an explosion. lowing precaution must be observed.

  • Page 25: Battery Charging (For On-Board Use Only)

    BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) M Battery charging M Battery cautions CAUTION! NEVER Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery insert a battery pack or a trans- pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. ceiver (with the battery pack attached) that is wet or soiled into the charger.
  • Page 26 DO NOT charge the BP-252 more than 12 hours. Oth- erwise, the BP-252 will be damaged. Turn power OFF BP-252 IC-GM1600 Charge indicator Lights green when the BP-252 (with/without IC-GM1600) is inserted. Supplied screws AC adapter* BC-173 *Plug type is dependent on version.

  • Page 27: Optional Swivel Belt Clip

    OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-86 contents e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus- trated below. Qty. Belt clip ........1 Base clip .

  • Page 28: Channel List For Survival Operation

    CHANNEL LIST FOR SURVIVAL OPERATION Channel number TX/RX Channel number TX/RX Channel number TX/RX 156.300 MHz 156.400 MHz 156.450 MHz 156.500 MHz 156.550 MHz 156.600 MHz 156.650 MHz 156.700 MHz 156.750 MHz 156.800 MHz 156.850 MHz 156.375 MHz 156.425 MHz 156.475 MHz 156.575 MHz 156.625 MHz...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF� The transceiver does • The battery is exhausted. • Change to a new battery pack (Survival). p. 16 not turn ON. • Recharge the battery pack (On-board). pgs. 17–20 • Check the connection to the transceiver. •...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL D RECEIVER • Frequency coverage (TX/RX) : 156.300–156.875 MHz • Receive system : Double-conversion • Mode : 16K0G3E superheterodyne • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Sensitivity • Power supply requirement : Battery packs (BP-234 or BP-252) [USA] (at 12 dB SINAD) 0.25 µV typical •...

  • Page 31: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS <FOR SURVIVAL CRAFT USE> • BP-234 lithium battery pack 9.0 V/3300 mAh Lithium battery pack. <FOR ON-BOARD USE> • BP-252 lithium battery pack 7.4 V/980 mAh Li-ion battery pack. D BELT CLIPS • MB-103Y belt clip The same as supplied with the transceiver.
  • Page 32 A-6383D-1EX-e Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan 2004–2016 Icom Inc. ©...

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