Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual page 2

PREFACE
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is de-
signed 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.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M87.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
RDANGER!
sion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
RWARNING!
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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carefully and com-
This
DEFINITION
FEATURES
☞ 22 free channels for PMR use
The IC-M87 has 22 free channels reserved for PMR use
(146–174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is program-
mable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling
is included.
* Appropriate license will be required.
☞ Tough waterproof construction
The IC-M87 is built tough to withstand hazardous and un-
hospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the
IC-M87 is dropped into water, it's waterproofing* will pro-
tect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets
the military specifications
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7 or IPX7 of the correspond-
ing International Standard IEC 529 (1989). (1m depth for 30
minutes)
☞ Simple operation
6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the vol-
ume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even
when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to oper-
ate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit but-
tons make night time operation simple.
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(MIL-STD)