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Icom IC-M25 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
|M25
|M25EURO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER |M25 |M25EURO 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 Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product was 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. ■ Explicit definitions ■ Important...
  • Page 3 (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating. The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the covers are cracked or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. Information: In this instruction manual, the transceiver version names are described as shown below.
  • Page 4 R WARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom waterproof seal damaged, and so on. battery packs with non-Icom transceivers. * Only when the covers are attached.
  • Page 5 Cela pourrait endommager l’émetteur-récepteur. To obtain the UKCA Declaration of REMARQUE : NE PAS utiliser ou laisser Conformity, please contact Icom UK l’émetteur-récepteur en plein soleil ou Limited by email at info@icomuk.co.uk or dans un environnement soumis à des alternativelycall+44(0)1227741741.
  • Page 6 RF exposure limits for “Occupational The radio is transmitting when “TX” is Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio displayed on the function display. You can complies with the following Standards cause the radio to transmit by pushing the and Guidelines with regard to RF energy “PTT”...
  • Page 7 « utilisation grand public ». En outre, votre radio aux limites établies par la FCC et d’ISDE. Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent La radio est en train d’émettre lorsque le en matière de niveaux d’énergie et d’énergie témoindu«TX»s’affichesurl’écranACL....
  • Page 8 à ses frais. CAUTION:Changesormodificationsto this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority MISE EN GARDE : Tout changement to operate this transceiver under FCC oumodification,nonexpressément regulations.
  • Page 9 ■ Options .........21 ■ UsingtheHM-213 ......22 D AttachingtheHM-213 ....22 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ..23 ■ For IC-M25 and IC-M25EURO (AUS) ....23 ■ For IC-M25EURO (Except AUS) ..24 D International channels ....24 D USA channels (for UK version only) .24 viii 12 TROUBLESHOOTING .....25...
  • Page 10 NOTE: Even though the IC-M25/IC-M25EURO is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 1021, 1023, 1081, 1082, and 1083, according to FCC regulations these...
  • Page 11 ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories NOTE: Some accessories may not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver Belt clip version. USB cable (Type-C/Type-A) Antenna Handstrap ■ Attaching accessories D Antenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels 5 VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [VOL/SQL]/[MONI] • Push once to display the volume level setting screen. (p. 11) • Push twice to display the squelch level setting screen. (p. 11) Function • Hold down for 1 second to turn ON the Display monitor function.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION 10 FAVORITE CHANNEL KEY [FAV ] 5 WEATHER CHANNEL ICON* (p. 14) Displayed when the Weather channel is • Push to select a Favorite channel. selected. (p. 9) • Hold down for 1 second to set or clear L “...
  • Page 14 Even if the surface of IC-M25: –20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F) the battery does not show cracks or any IC-M25EURO: –15°C ~ +55°C (5°F ~ 131°F) other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire.
  • Page 15 • The pack has been repeatedly charged. limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the Contact your Icom’s local service shop or battery may rupture. authorized Icom dealer about the battery R WARNING! Occasionally observe the replacement.
  • Page 16 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery charging Charging time: Approximately 3 hours with 5 V/2 A input Turn OFF To a USB port Supplied USB cable (Type-A/Type-C) To the [USB] Power adapter or external battery (User supplied) CAUTION: • When closing the cover, stand the transceiver up straight. Otherwise, any water that is on the cover will get into the transceiver.
  • Page 17 BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Selecting a channel D Regular Channel You can select a channel by pushing [▲] or [▼]. D Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used to establish the initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications.
  • Page 18 BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, and AUS versions) The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. The transceivers are capable* of monitoring broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weather Alert tone on the selected weather channel, or while scanning.
  • Page 19 BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See Section 4 for battery charging. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
  • Page 20 BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Adjusting the volume level You can adjust the volume level while the “VOL” icon is blinking. Push [VOL/SQL] once to enter the Volume Adjustment mode. Push [▲] or [▼] to adjust the volume level. • The level is displayed on the screen. L The volume can be adjusted between 0 ( ) and 30.
  • Page 21 BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Monitor function The monitor function opens the squelch. L The monitor key action can be selected in the Set mode. (p. 17) z The monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI] for 1 second. • “ ”...
  • Page 22 SCAN OPERATION You can find ongoing communication by scanning the Favorite channels. Scan is for all transceiver versions except the NLD version. Before starting a scan: • Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite channels. (p. 14) L Only the Favorite channels are scanned.
  • Page 23 SCAN OPERATION ■ Favorite channels You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. You can set Favorite channels in each Channel Group. D Setting/Clearing Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel. Hold down [FAV ] for 1 second to set or clear as a Favorite channel.
  • Page 24 DUALWATCH AND TRI-WATCH (Except the NLD version) ■ Description Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to periodically check Channel 16 while you are operating on another channel. Dualwatch: Tri-watch: Call channel Operating CH 16 Operating channel channel CH 16 Periodically checks Channel Periodically checks Channel 16 and 16 while operating on another the Call channel while operating on...
  • Page 25 SET MODE ■ Using the Set mode You can set seldom changed settings in the Set mode. You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your preference and operating style. Turn OFF the transceiver. While holding down [VOL/SQL], turn ON the transceiver to enter the Set mode. •...
  • Page 26 SET MODE ■ Set mode items Auto Scan “ ” (Except the NLD version) NOTE: The Set mode items contained in Turns the Automatic Scan function ON or the transceiver may be different, depending OFF. on the transceiver’s version or presettings. OFF: The function is OFF.
  • Page 27 SET MODE Power Save “ ” Automatic AquaQuake “ ” Turns the Power Save function ON or OFF. Set the Auto AquaQuake timer to 2, 5, or 10 seconds, or OFF. 10 seconds after the OFF: The function is OFF. ON: The Power Save function reduces user takes the transceiver out of the water, the Float’n Flash function automatically...
  • Page 28 ATIS CODE (For only the NLD and FRG versions) The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) ID consists of 10 digits. You can set and confirm the ID as shown below. NOTE: You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE. After entry, only your dealer or distributor can change it.
  • Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications L All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. L Measurements made without an antenna. IC-M25EURO General IC-M25 IC-M25EURO (AUS) 156.025 ~ 156.000 ~ 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz 161.450 MHz 157.425 MHz...
  • Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications Squelch sensitivity 0.25 μV –6 dBμ emf (typical) (at threshold) External 0.3 W (typical) 0.2 W (typical) (with 4 Ω) Audio output power (at 10% distortion) Internal 0.7 W (typical) (with 8 Ω) Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB (typical) More than 70 dB More than 65 dB...
  • Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Using the HM-213 Alligator type clip To attach the speaker microphone to your shirt or collar. PTT switch Push to transmit. Release to receive. Microphone Speaker Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM-213. NOTE: •...
  • Page 32 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ■ For IC-M25 and IC-M25EURO (AUS) NOTE: When the “Channel Display” is set to “3 digits” in the Radio setting, the channel number is displayed in 3 digits. See page 18 for details. (For example: “1001” is displayed as “01A.”)
  • Page 33 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ■ For IC-M25EURO (Except AUS) NOTE: When the “Channel Display” is set to “3 digits” in the Radio setting, the channel number is displayed in 3 digits. See page 18 for details. (For example: “1001” is displayed as “01A.”) D International channels Frequency(MHz) Frequency(MHz)
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. z The battery is exhausted. → Recharge the battery pack. (p. 7) Little or no sound comes from the speaker. z Squelch level is set too high. → Adjust the squelch level. (p. 11) z Volume level is set too low.
  • Page 35 INDEX Accessories ...........2 Low Battery Alarm .......18 Antenna ..........2 AquaQuake..........12 Monitor function ........12 ATIS Code ...........19 Auto Scan ..........17 Options ..........21 Backlight ..........17 Battery caution........5 Panel description ........3 Battery charging ........7 Power Save .........18 Beep ............17 Belt clip ..........2 Receiving ..........10 Call channel ...........8 Scan Channel 16 ..........8...
  • Page 36 How the World Communicates A7818H-1EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Printed in Japan Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2024 Icom Inc. Dec. 2024...

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