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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM73 iM73EURO This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. IC-M73 IC-M73EURO (These transceivers use the FA-S64V)
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If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
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Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs and below –10°C (+14°F) or above +55°C (+131°F) for the AUS are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with versions. Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or DO NOT chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
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• 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 43 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC and IC RF •...
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Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité et d’IC en matière d'exposition aux RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture (MB- En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui 103), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-245H). peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour CAUTION éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs...
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2. “THIS IS ......” (name of vessel) 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to vessel. operate this device under FCC regulations.
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The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ..................i ❍ Operation .................16 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i 7 FUNCTION MODE OPERATION ........17–24 DISPOSAL ..................i ❍ About the function mode ............17 ABOUT CE AND DOC ..............i ❍ Manual recording function (Depending on versions) ....18 PRECAUTIONS ................
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OPERATING RULES D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress is not required for safety purposes.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ❍ Supplied accessories ❍ Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible Handstrap Battery Charger Belt clip antenna to the antenna connector. (with two screws) (with two screws) CAUTION: • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. •...
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver. q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver. Supplied screws Battery pack w Lock the battery pack with the latch. Latch CAUTION: NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the trans- ceiver is wet or soiled.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ❍ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns ON power and adjusts the audio level. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit; release to receive. e MONITOR KEY [ • Manually opens the squelch to monitor the channel while Function held down.
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