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Icom IC-M88 Instruction Manual

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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 follow two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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 follow two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Safety Training Information

    This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the follow- ing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •...

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    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.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M88 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 pletely before using the transceiver.

  • Page 5: Precaution

    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 are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...

  • Page 7: 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, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can- not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.

  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: • Swivel belt clip ......1 •...

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    To remove: Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift up to re- lease the transceiver from the belt clip. R R CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip’s stopper is scratched or damaged, the swivel belt clip may not work properly.

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 3) Connects the supplied antenna. e SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p.27) Connects the optional speaker-microphone. [SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is not in use.
  • Page 11 u CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] • Select an operating channel. (p. 9) • Selects the SET mode condition of item. (p. 17) • Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur- ing scan. (p. 14) • Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed both switches for 1 sec.

  • Page 12: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. “ e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears when a tag channel is selected. r SCAN INDICATOR (p.

  • Page 13: Panel Description

    i WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS • “WX” appears when the weather channel group is se- lected. (p. 9) • “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is acti- vated. o BELL INDICATOR Blinks when an alert tone is received. !0 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 15) “DUAL”...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica- tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du- alwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.
  • Page 15 ] for U/I/C/L Push For your convenience: The IC-M88 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving in another channel or during scanning. See the “SET mode items” on p. 18 for details.

  • Page 16: I Receiving And Transmitting

    5 sec. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged trans- mission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continuous transmission.

  • Page 17: I Adjusting The Squelch Level

    I Adjusting the squelch level The IC-M88 has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.

  • Page 18: I Call Channel Programming

    BASIC OPERATION I Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [CH/WX• ] for 1 sec. U/I/C/L several times to select the de- sired channel group (USA, INT,...

  • Page 19: Scan Operation

    I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, the weather alert and auto scan function is avail- able for standby convenience. These functions can be acti- vated simultaneously, depending on the settings in SET mode.

  • Page 20: I Setting Tag Channels

    SCAN OPERATION I Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Non- tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group pendently.

  • Page 21: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    I Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an- other channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Dualwatch Tri-watch • If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.

  • Page 22: Land Channel Operation

    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 pro- gramming details.

  • Page 23: Set Mode

    I SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 13 transceiver functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri- watch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator and scrambler code*.

  • Page 24: I Set Mode Items

    SET MODE I 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 confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. When ON is selected, a fixed beep (Pi) sounds and when US is selected, the preset beeps (e.g.
  • Page 25 D Auto scan function “AS” The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, or no operation is performed for 30 sec. PUSH Auto scan OFF (default) D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt” This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 15 for details.
  • Page 26 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection “LC” The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright) – 4 (dark); 3 (default) PUSH LCD contrast 3 (default) D Auto power save function “PS” The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac- tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.

  • Page 27: Set Mode

    D Battery voltage indicator “bt” This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON. PUSH Battery voltage OFF (default)

  • Page 28: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING I 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 it OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) - The Li-Ion battery is functioning within –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

  • Page 29: Charging Connections

    BP-227 Charge indica- tor lights green when BP-227 ( w i t h / w i t h o u t IC-M88) is in- serted. AC adapter BC-152 • For your convenience: Eyelet: USE a rubber band...

  • Page 30: I Optional Bp-226 Battery Case

    When using the optional battery case attached to the trans- × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated ceiver, install 5 at right. The IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7. However, the BP-226 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4.

  • Page 31: I Ad-100 Installation

    I AD-100 installation Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N. Desktop charger adapter Plugs Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 desk- top charger adapter with the connector, then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws. Connectors BATTERY CHARGING Screws supplied with...

  • Page 32: I Optional Battery Chargers

    The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re- quired. • Six AD-100 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable OPC-656, supplied with the BC-121N. IC-M88 AC adapter (purchased separately) AD-100 charger adapter is instal- led in BC-119N.

  • Page 33: Speaker-Microphone

    I HM-138 Description Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits during push Receives during release Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector be- comes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the trans- ceiver.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM • The battery is exhausted. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the battery pack. not turn ON. No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too deep. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. Transmitting is impossi- •...

  • Page 35: Vhf Marine Channel List

    Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04A 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05A 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 07A 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL • Frequency coverage Marine : 156.025–157.425 MHz : 156.050–163.275 MHz TX/RX : 146.000–174.000 MHz • Mode Marine : 16K0G3E (Wide) : 16K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz (Wide) 12.5 kHz (Narrow; LMR only) • Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) : TX High (5 W)1.6 A typical Max.

  • Page 37: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. 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, etc.

  • Page 39: Options

    • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. BP-227 must be charged with the sup- plied BC-152 or the optional BC-119N/121N. •...
  • Page 40 Count on us! A-6214H-1EX-w Printed in Japan © 2002 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan...

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