Foreword; Important; Explicit Definitions; Features - Icom IC-M2A Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHF
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's su-
perior 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—
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M2A.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
RWARNING
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 in-
DEFINITION

FEATURES

Water-resistant construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M2A meets JIS water-resistant specification
grade 7.
Dual watch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel (ch 16) while receiving a channel of your
choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and
another channel while receiving a channel of your
choice—tri-watch.
Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 24(H) × 35(W) mm, the IC-M2A's
function display is easy to read and shows operating con-
ditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be ad-
justed to suit your preferences.
Simple operation
Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches
and controls provides simple intuitive operation.
After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thor-
oughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.