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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM88
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM88 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    FEATURES Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product ☞ 22 free channels for land use should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 3: Recommendation

    RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operat- ing.

  • Page 4: Safety Training Information

    This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure transmitting when the transmit icon is displayed. You can cause the radio limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thor- tery packs with Icom transceivers or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom oughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any water or salt residue.

  • Page 6: Precautions (Continued)

    WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD - Substitution of any components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of: Replace Li-ion battery pack model number BP-227UL •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................i 4 BASIC OPERATION ..........8–12 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i ■ Selecting a Channel .............8 FEATURES ................i D Channel 16 ...............8 D Channel 9 (Call channel) .........8 RECOMMENDATION ............ii IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii D USA, International and Canadian channels .....9 D Weather channels (Available for USA version only) .9 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SET MODE ..............17–21 ■ Optional battery chargers ...........26 D Rapid charging with the BC-190 ......26 ■ Set mode setting ............17 D Set mode operation ..........17 D Rapid charging with the BC-197 ......27 ■ Set mode items ............18 10 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ..........28 D Beep Tone function “bP”...

  • Page 9: Operating Rules

    NOTE: Even though the IC-M88 is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83, ac- cording to FCC regulations these simplex channels cannot...

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the stop- per to the belt clip. The following accessories are supplied: Qty. • Swivel belt clip ..............1 • Stopper for the swivel belt clip........... 1 •...

  • Page 11: D Flexible Antenna

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS To remove: D Flexible antenna Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift up to release Connect the supplied flexible antenna the transceiver from the belt clip. to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna.

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Push to turn ON the power and adjusts the audio level. w ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 3) Connects the supplied antenna. e SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 28) Connects the optional speaker-microphone. [SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the...

  • Page 13: D Battery Pack Release Button

    A-7330D-1EX Printed in Japan © 2016 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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