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Icom IC-M2A Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM2A
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 iM2A 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-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.

  • Page 5: Cautions

    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.

  • 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 CAUTIONS ... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ... v 1 OPERATING RULES ... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...

  • Page 7: Operating Rules

    NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A 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: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels q CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH [CH/WX• U/I/C • Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed. (pgs. 6, 7) • Selects one of 3 regular channels in se- quence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6) International, U.S.A.

  • Page 9: Panel Description 2

    Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below. To attach the battery case: Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turn the screw clockwise. NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery case, use a coin or flat-head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the...

  • Page 10: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears while transmitting. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when a tag channel is selected. r SCAN INDICATOR (p.

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    o DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 10) “DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during tri-watch. !0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT • Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan. • Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 10) • Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode !1 BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Channel selection D Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch or tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor Channel 16.

  • Page 13: Lock Function

    There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitor- ing weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceano- graphic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items” on p. 13.

  • Page 14: Receiving And Transmitting

    5 sec. For U.S.A version : To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M2A has a time-out timer func- tion. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continuous transmission.

  • Page 15: Call Channel Programming

    Call channel programming The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de- fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan- nels in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [CH/WX• ] for 1 sec. to U/I/C select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be...

  • Page 16: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 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 • If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. •...

  • Page 17: Scan Operation

    Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and a normal scan. In addition, weather alert functions are available for standby convenience. (p. 13) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 CH 16...

  • Page 18: Setting Tag Channels

    SCAN OPERATION Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN) independently.

  • Page 19: Set Mode

    SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiver functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting, weather alert function, normal/priority scan, scan resume timer and power save function. q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL• ], turn power ON and continue MONI pushing [SQL•...
  • Page 20 SET MODE D Priority scan function The transceiver has 2 scan types. Normal scan and priority scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in se- quence while monitoring Channel 16. Normal scan (default) D Scan resume timer “St”...
  • Page 21 D Automatic backlighting “bL” This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto- matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing any key except for [PTT]. • The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity. Automatic backlighting ON (default) D LCD contrast selection “LC”...

  • Page 22: Set Mode

    SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator 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. Battery voltage OFF (default) D S-meter/RF meter indicator This function contains display or non-display setting of the...

  • Page 23: Battery Charging

    Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the Ni-Cd bat- teries 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: +50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C) •...

  • Page 24: Installing Batteries In The Battery Case

    Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must be charged for 8–12 hours only. BP-224 Charge indicator Lights green when BP-224 (with/without IC-M2A) is inserted. AC adapter (BC-147A/E) Installing batteries in the battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.

  • Page 25: Optional Battery Chargers

    D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required. • AD-103 • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version). IC-M2A BP-224 OPC-515L or CP-17L AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions.)

  • Page 26: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: q Flexible antenna ....... .1 w Swivel belt clip .
  • Page 27 D Swivel belt clip To attach: q Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the transceiver. w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS e Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip. Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de- grees.

  • Page 28: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS To remove: q Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release the transceiver from the belt clip. w Release the belt clip. R R CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACH- ING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE • The battery is exhausted. No power comes ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Squelch level is too deep. No sound comes from • Volume level is too low. the speaker. • Speaker has been exposed to water. Transmitting is impossi- •...

  • Page 30: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST 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 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600...

  • Page 31: Specifications And Options

    Specifications • GENERAL Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz Receive 156.050–163.275 MHz Mode : FM (16K0G3E) Channel spacing : 25 kHz Current drain (at 7.5 V DC) : TX High (5 W) Max. audio Power save Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C) Useable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C;...
  • Page 32 Count on us! A-6113H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2001 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan...

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