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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM90 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
- Page 2 • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF ex- posure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
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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 radio. The IC-M90 VHF MA- RINE TRANSCEIVER is designed 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. -
Page 5: Precaution
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. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. -
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 PRECAUTION ... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ... v 1 OPERATING RULES ... 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ... -
Page 7: Operating Rules
NOTE: Even though the IC-M90 is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,... -
Page 8: Supplied Accessories And Attachments
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS I Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: • Handstrap ........1 •... -
Page 9: Battery Pack
Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below. To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the IC-M90 completely, then turn the screw clockwise. NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans- ceiver is wet or soiled. -
Page 10: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional external microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. -
Page 11: I Function Display
u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [Hi/Lo• • Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 9) • Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 10) i CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16• • Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) •... - Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION t MONITOR INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when the monitor function is activated. y BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle blinks when the battery over charged. blinks when the battery is exhaustion. u WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS (p.
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Page 13: Basic Operation
I Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communica- tions. -
Page 14: Weather Channels
BASIC OPERATION D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels The IC-M90 has 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Canadian channels. You must select the proper channels for the oper- ating area. q Push [CH/WX• ] to select the regular channel. U/I/C/L •... -
Page 15: I Receiving And Transmitting
I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. w UseSet the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push [SQL• ], and push [√] to open the squelch. MONI ➥... -
Page 16: I Call Channel Programming
BASIC OPERATION I 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- nel in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [CH/WX• ] for 1 sec. to U/I/C/L several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to... -
Page 17: I Adjusting The Squelch Level
I Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC-M90’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys as desired below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. -
Page 18: Scan Operation
SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan set- ting and normal scan setting. In addition, the “Weather alert” and “Auto scan” functions are available for scanning. -
Page 19: I Setting Tag Channels
I Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels. Non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. q Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. w Push both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the displayed chan- nel as a tag channel. -
Page 20: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH I Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another 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 21: Land Channel Operation
CAN channel groups can be programmed. The default setting of the LAND channel group is the same as that of the INT channel group. Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and LMR frequency pro- gramming details. -
Page 22: Set Mode
SET MODE I SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 17 transceiver functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri- watch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal strength indicator, squelch sensitivity, scrambler code, VOX gain and VOX... -
Page 23: I Set Mode Items
I SET mode items D Beep tone function “bP” You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. When “ON” is selected, a fixed beep (Pi) sounds, and when “US”... - Page 24 SET MODE D Auto scan function “AS” The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec. Push Auto scan OFF (default) D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt” This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 14 for details.
- Page 25 D LCD contrast selection “LC” The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright)–4 (dark); 3 (default) Push default D Auto power save function “PS” The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac- tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.
- Page 26 SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator “bt” This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery pack’s voltage when the power is ON. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON. Push Battery voltage indication OFF (default)
- Page 27 D VOX gain “ga” Adjusts the VOX gain (from 1 to 6) to level when speaking with the optional headset. • In case of setting to 1, the VOX gain sets to sharpening. • In case of setting to 6, the VOX gain sets to dulling. Push VOX gain 3 (default) D VOX delay “dL”...
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Page 28: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING I Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) •... -
Page 29: I Optional Battery Case
BP-225 Charge indicator Lights green when the BP-225 (with/without IC-M90) is inserted. AC adapter I Optional battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AA(R6) size Alkaline batteries as illustrated below. q Remove the battery case from the transceiver. -
Page 30: I Optional Battery Chargers
BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers ï AD-109 installation q Connect the 10-pins connector of the charger to the AD-109 desktop charger adapter’s plug. NOTE: The 3-pins connector is not used. Desktop charger adapter Plug w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow, then screw supplied 2 screws to fix the charger adapter with the charger. - Page 31 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re- quired. • Six AD-109 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) IC-M90 Turn power OFF AC adapter (Purchase separately)
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Page 32: Optional Swivel Belt Clip
OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-86 contents Belt clip ………………………………………………………… 1 Base clip ……………………………………………………… 1 Supplied screws ……………………………………………… 2 I Attachment q Screw the base clip to the back of the transceiver using the two screws (supplied), as shown below. Supplied screws w Clip the belt clip over your belt and insert the transceiver. -
Page 33: Optional Speaker-Microphone
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE I HM-125 Descriptions Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits during push. Receives during release. Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector be- comes wet, be sure to dry BEFORE attaching it to the trans- ceiver. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The transceiver does • The battery is exhausted. not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. No sound from the • Squelch level is too deep. speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. •... -
Page 35: Vhf Marine Channel List
Channel number Frequency (MHz) 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... -
Page 36: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL • Frequency coverage [Marine] : 156.025–157.425 MHz [LMR] TX/RX • Mode [Marine] : 16K0G3E (Wide) [LMR] : 16K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz (Wide) • Number of programmable ch. : 100 channels • Power supply requirement : BP-223, BP-224 or BP-225 only •... -
Page 37: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Important operating instructions are summed up on this and the following page. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet. q Cut w Fold e Complete... -
Page 39: Options
D BATTERY CASE AND PACK • BP-225 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-224 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-223 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) Alkaline cells. D CHARGERS •... - Page 40 A-6388H-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan 2004 Icom Inc. ©...
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