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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM25 iM25EURO This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. IC-M25 IC-M25EURO... -
Page 2: Foreword
☞ Floats on water The IC-M25/IC-M25EURO vhf marine transceiver The transceiver floats in fresh or designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology salt water even when the supplied and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should accessories are attached. -
Page 3: In Case Of Emergency
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before the appropriate Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. operating. -
Page 4: Radio Operator Warning
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body Electromagnetic Fields. when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on page 30 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC and IC RF •... -
Page 5: Avertissement Pour Les Opérateurs Radio
Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité FCC et d’IC en matière d'exposition aux RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui (MB-133). peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour CAUTION éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs... -
Page 6: Precautions
DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated caps or in an explosive atmosphere. (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i Volume Loud function ............12 IMPORTANT ..................i Volume Mute function ............12 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i Lock function .................12 FEATURES ..................i AquaQuake Water Draining function ........13 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............. ii Setting the Call channel ............13 RECOMMENDATION ............... -
Page 8: Fcc Information
France Slovakia Germany Slovenia CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not Greece Spain expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to Hungary Sweden operate this device under FCC regulations. Iceland Switzerland Ireland Turkey... -
Page 9: Operating Rules
It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed, but required to be. NOTE: Even though the IC-M25/IC-M25EURO is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate... -
Page 10: Accessories Attachments
ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories Handstrap Handstrap ❏ Power adapter* Belt clip (5 V/1 A) Pass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver to make it easy to carry. Antenna *Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. -
Page 11: Charging
For Reference: Charging with other power sources NOTE: Charging with these power sources is not IMPORTANT: guaranteed. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or • Read Section 8 (Pages 22 to 24) before charging. damage to charging with these power sources. -
Page 12: Panel Description
Front, top and side panels Antenna connector [SP/MIC] JACK Function Display UP/DOWN KEYS [FAV ] FAVORITE CHANNEL KEY POWER KEY [ ] [CH/WX U/I/C] (For IC-M25) [16/C] [CH] (For IC-M25EURO) CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [VOL/SQL MONI] VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [Hi/Lo... - Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION ANTENNA CONNECTOR (Page 2) [CHARGE] SOCKET Connect the supplied antenna here. Connect the supplied charger. (Page 3) SPEAKER/MIC JACK [SP/MIC] (Page 25) Connect the optional HM-213 here. speaker microphone Unscrew the cap. Lift the cap to detach it. Slide down the cover lock.
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Page 14: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function Display Battery status Indication Over charged (Blinks) Full CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT BATTERY ICON TRANSMIT ICON Charging required BUSY ICON Exhausted FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (Blinks) LOW POWER ICON DUPLEX ICON SCAN ICON CHANNEL GROUP ICONS DUALWATCH ICON TRI-WATCH ICON VOLUME/SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR KEY LOCK ICON WEATHER CHANNEL ICON... -
Page 15: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION TRANSMIT ICON VOLUME/SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. ➥ Number of bars shows the volume/squelch level. FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON ➥ “SQL” blinks when adjusting the squelch level. (Page 11) Displayed when a Favorite channel is selected. (Page 15) ➥... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel For UK and AUS versions Choose the appropriate channel group for your operating area, and then select the desired channel. Hold down Selecting a channel group ❏ Push [CH/WX] to exit the WX group if necessary. for 1 second Hold down [U/I/C] (CH/WX) for 1 second to change the... -
Page 17: Weather Channels
BASIC OPERATION Selecting Channel 16 ❏ Weather channels ❏ For USA, EXP, CHN and AUS versions.) Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station, and for emergency The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used communications. -
Page 18: Receiving And Transmitting
BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting NOTE: • To conserve battery power, the transceiver’s Power Save function automatically activates when no signal is CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna can damage received for 5 seconds. the transceiver. • When the temperature is extremely low, the battery protection function automatically sets transceiver power to q Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Squelch Level
BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the squelch level Monitor function Squelch is a function that allows the audio to be heard only The Monitor function momentary cancels the squelch while receiving a signal that is stronger than a set level. You function. You can check for weak signals. ➥... -
Page 20: Volume Loud Function
BASIC OPERATION Volume Loud function Lock function You can temporary maximize the volume level with a simple This function electronically locks most keys to prevent operation. accidental changing of the channel and function access. ➥ While holding down [VOL/SQL], push [Y]. ➥... -
Page 21: Aquaquake Water Draining Function
BASIC OPERATION AquaQuake Water Draining Setting the Call channel function You can recall the most often-used channel with a single operation, by setting the channel as the Call channel. Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming The Call channel can be set in each channel group. from the speaker. -
Page 22: Scan Operation (All Except The Hol Version)
SCAN OPERATION (All except the HOL version) Scan types You can find ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels. PRIORITY SCAN Before starting a scan, you need to: A priority scan sequentially searches through all Favorite • Set the desired channels you want to scan as Favorite channels while also monitoring Channel 16. -
Page 23: Scan Operation (All Except The Hol Version)
SCAN OPERATION (All except the HOL version) Setting Favorite channels Starting a scan [U/I/C] (CH/WX) for 1 second to change the You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them Hold down as Favorite channels, which can be independently assigned channel group. -
Page 24: Dualwatch And Tri-Watch
DUALWATCH AND TRI-WATCH Description Operation Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor Channel Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Set mode. (Page 19) 16 while you are operating on another channel. Select the desired channel. e Hold down [DUAL] (SCAN) for 1 second to start Normal Dualwatch or Tri-watch. -
Page 25: Set Mode
SET MODE Set mode entry Set mode operation ❏ Turn OFF the power. w While holding down [VOL/SQL], turn ON the power to The Set mode is used to select option for the transceiver's enter the Set mode. functions. • The starting item “bEEP” appears. e While holding down [VOL/SQL], push [Y] or [Z] to select an item. -
Page 26: Set Mode Items
SET MODE Set mode items Priority Scan function “Prio” ❏ (Not available in the HOL version) The transceiver has 2 scan types — “Normal” and “Priority.” Beep Tone function “bEEP” ❏ • OFF: A normal scan, which searches all Favorite channels Turn the key touch beep sound ON or OFF. -
Page 27: Auto Scan Function
SET MODE Auto Scan function Monitor key action “Auto” “SqLS” ❏ ❏ (Not available in the HOL version) The monitor key momentary activates the Monitor function. The Auto Scan function automatically starts a normal or Select a key action option. priority scan when no signal is received, and no operation is •... -
Page 28: Power Save Function
SET MODE Power Save function “P_SA” Set mode items (Continued) ❏ Automatic backlighting “A_bL” ❏ The Power Save function reduces current drain by This function is convenient for the operation in low light. The periodically turning OFF the receiver circuit. •... -
Page 29: Set Mode
SET MODE Floats and Flashes Alarm function “FLAr” Automatic AquaQuake function “AquA” ❏ ❏ Alarm periodically sounds while the transceiver is floating in This function automatically activates the AquaQuake Water the water, to allow you to find the transceiver in the water. Draining function when the transceiver is retrieved from the •... -
Page 30: About The Battery
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or pack with Icom transceiver. Only Icom battery pack is tested NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat and approved for use with Icom transceiver. Using third-... -
Page 31: Charging Caution
0°C (+32°F) to +45°C (+113°F) safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). follows: The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the –20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month) -
Page 32: Battery Disposal
BE SURE to replace the battery with a new one approximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still holds a charge. Contact your Icom's local service shop or authorized Icom Pull the battery pack off the dealer about the battery replacement. -
Page 33: Optional Speaker-Microphone (Hm-213)
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE (HM-213) Descriptions Attaching The HM-213 is a lightweight speaker Turn OFF the power. Then, insert the speaker-mic connector speaker microphone microphone. It fits in the palm of your hand and allows you to into the [SP/MIC] connector and securely screw it, as shown talk and listen more easily. -
Page 34: Atis Code (For Only The Hol And Frg Versions)
ATIS CODE (For only the HOL and FRG versions) The 10-digit ATIS code can be set and confirmed. Depending on the dealer setting: • The ATIS code setting may not be necessary. • The code can be set only one time. Setting the ATIS code ❏... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does not turn ON. • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. Page 3 No sound from speaker, or sound • The squelch level is too high. • Adjust the squelch level. Page 11 is muffled. -
Page 36: Specifications And Options
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications GENERAL ❏ IC-M25EURO/IC-M25 only [CHN] IC-M25 (Except [CHN]) • Frequency coverage (MHz): • Frequency coverage (MHz): 156.000–161.450 [EUR], [FRG], [UK] and [CHN] 156.025–157.425 156.000–161.600 [HOL] 156.050–163.275 156.025–157.425 [AUS] • Mode: FM (16K0G3E) 156.000–163.425 [EUR], [FRG], [HOL], [UK] and [CHN] •... - Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS TRANSMITTER RECEIVER ❏ ❏ IC-M25 (Except [CHN]) IC-M25 (Except [CHN]) • Output power: 5 W (approximately)/1 W • Sensitivity : 0.25 µV (–12 dBµ) typical (at 12 dB SINAD) • Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency modulation •...
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Page 38: Options
Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask... -
Page 39: Vhf Marine Channel List
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST For IC-M25 (USA, EXP, and CHN) and IC-M25EURO (AUS) ❏ Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650... - Page 40 156.400 156.400 156.950 156.950 37A* 157.850 157.850 156.575 156.575 157.125 157.125 157.425 157.425 156.450 156.450 157.000 161.600 156.075 156.075 156.625 156.625 157.175 157.175 P4 * 161.425 161.425 156.500 156.500 157.000 157.000 - - - - - - 156.675 156.675 157.225 161.825 156.550 156.550 157.050 157.050 156.175 156.175...
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Page 41: Vhf Marine Channel List
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST For IC-M25EURO (Except AUS) ❏ • USA channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 156.050 156.600 156.600 157.100 157.100 156.225 156.225 75 *... -
Page 42: Index
INDEX – A – – D – Accessories ..................2 Display ..................6 and 7 Adjusting the volume level ..............10 Distress ................... ii and 9 Adjusting the squelch level .............11 Dualwatch ..................16 Antenna ................2 and 30 AquaQuake water draining function..........13 – E – Alarm function ................21 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .............. -
Page 43: Index
INDEX – O – – T – Often-used channel ................13 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............vi OPERATING RULES ................1 Time-out timer ................10 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ..........25 and 30 Transmit power ..............11 and 29 OPTIONS ..................30 Tri-watch ................16 and 19 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............27 – P – –... - Page 44 MEMO...
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