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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM1EURO V...
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Page 2: Foreword
FOREWORD CAUTION Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M1EURO V R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC is designed and built with Icom’s supe- VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric rior technology and craftsmanship. -
Page 3: In Case Of Emergency
Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16; BE CAREFUL! The IC-M1EURO V employs waterproof ❍ USING CHANNEL 16 construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specifica- tion, grade 7 (1 m/30 min.). However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ............... i 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ........... 14 I Description ..............14 IMPORTANT ................ i I Operation ..............14 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............. i CAUTION ................i 7 CHANNEL COMMENT PROGRAMMING ..... 15 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii I About the channel comment ........ -
Page 5: Operating Rules
OPERATING RULES D D PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license q Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities, and most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls is not required for safety purposes. -
Page 6: I Front Panel
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Panel description q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. (p. 9) w SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 9) e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Transmits during push; receives during release. (p. -
Page 7: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION y CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] !2 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DW•TRI] ➥ Push either switch to change the operating channel. ➥ Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily. (p. 14) ➥ Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. -
Page 8: I Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display q BUSY INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears while receiving a signal or while the squelch is open. w TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears while transmitting. e CHANNEL GROUP INDICATORS (p. 8) Appears “INT” when International; “USA” when U.S.A. channel group is selected. - Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION u BATTERY INDICATOR !3 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 9) Indicates remaining battery power. • Appears when low power is selected. • Blinks when extra low power is selected. Indication (Not available for some versions) Charging !4 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p.
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Page 10: Supplied Accessories And Attachments
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D D Supplied accessories D D Flexible antenna attachment The following accessories are supplied: Qty. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw q Flexible antenna (FA-S57V) .........1 down the antenna as shown in w Battery pack (BP-215L) ........1 the diagram at right. -
Page 11: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection D D Channel 16 D D Call channel Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call initial contact with another station and for emergency com- channel. -
Page 12: I Lock Function
BASIC OPERATION I Lock function D D International and U.S.A. channels There are 57 International channels for the IC-M1EURO V. This function electronically locks all keys and switches to pre- q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. vent accidental frequency changes and function access. -
Page 13: I Receiving And Transmitting
BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting t Release [PTT] to receive. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- mitted signal , pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], (voice) age the transceiver. hold the microphone 10 to 15 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. -
Page 14: I Optional Voice Scrambler Operation
BASIC OPERATION I Optional voice scrambler operation D D Programming scramble codes In some countries, this function is not available, since radio law varies according to country. To activate the function, There are 128 codes available with UT-98 or 32 (00 to 127) an optional UT-98 or UT-112 is necessary. -
Page 15: I Call Channel Programming
BASIC OPERATION I Call channel programming r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired The call channel key can be programmed to your most often- TAG CALL used channels in each channel group for quick recall. channel. q Push [DIAL•I/U] for 1 sec. once or twice to select the desired channel group to be pro-... -
Page 16: Scan Operations
SCAN OPERATIONS I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the tag channels before scanning. (scanned channel) (Clear wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and the tag channels which may inconveniently stop scanning, such as normal scan. -
Page 17: I Setting Tag Channels
SCAN OPERATION I Setting tag channels I Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag Set scan type, weather alert function, scan resume timer and channels or clear preset tag channels if they are unwanted auto scan function in advance, using SET mode. (pgs. -
Page 18: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch
DUAL WATCH/TRI-WATCH I Description I Operation q Select the desired operating channel. Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an- w Push [DW•TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. [DW•TRI] for 1 sec. -
Page 19: Channel Comment Programming
I About the channel comment I Channel comment programming q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to The IC-M1EURO V has a capability to assign up to 10-char- acter channel comments for each operating channel, includ- program. • Push [DIAL•I/U] for 1 sec. to select a ing the weather channel. -
Page 20: Set Mode
SET MODE I SET mode programming I SET mode items q Turn power OFF. SET mode is used to change the condi- D D Beep tone “BEEP” w While pushing [MONI], turn power tion of 10 of the transceiver’s functions: You can select silent operation by turn- beep tone function, weather alert func- ON and continue pushing [MONI]... - Page 21 SET MODE D D Scan type selection D D Scan resume timer D D Auto scan function “SCAN TYPE” “SCAN TIMER” “AUTO SCAN” The transceiver has 2 scan types: nor- The scan resume timer can be selected While in standby, this function automat- mal scan and priority scan.
- Page 22 SET MODE D D Automatic backlighting D D Power save function D D Self check function “BACKLIGHT” “POWER SAVE” “SELF CHECK” This function is convenient for nighttime The power save function reduces cur- The self check function checks trans- operation. The automatic backlighting rent drain by deactivating the receiver ceiver conditions by itself, and informs turns the backlighting ON when pushing...
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Page 23: Set Mode
SET MODE D D Scrambler unit selection D D Scrambler code “SCRAM UNIT” “SCRAM CODE” There are 128 codes avail- (00 to 127) This item appears only when a voice able with UT-98, or 32 codes (01 to 32) scrambler unit is installed. This func- available with UT-112, for programming. -
Page 24: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING I Caution I Battery charging NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery may cause an explosion. pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. -
Page 25: Battery Charger
BATTERY CHARGER D D AD-95 installations D D Charging q Connect the AC adapter or optional cable (BC-122A/E/V) • To a desktop • To a wall as shown below. (CP-17L or OPC-515L) w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the Supplied screws Supplied screws charger. -
Page 26: Speaker-Microphone
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE I Descriptions I Attachment Insert the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] connector on the transceiver and rotate (screw) Alligator type clip connector cover as shown in the diagram below. To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits during push CAUTION: Attach the speaker-... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. No power comes ON. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 21 • Bad connection of the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 2 No sound comes from •... -
Page 28: Channel List
CHANNEL LIST • International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 157.050 161.650 37A 157.850 157.850 156.475 156.475 157.075 161.675 Rx only... -
Page 29: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. 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, etc. -
Page 30: Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOR- OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to salt water. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switch- es and controllers may become inopera- ble due to salt crystallization. -
Page 31: Specifications And Options
For rapid charging of up to 6 batteries (six AD-102’s are required) simultane- Power saved 20 mA typ. ously. Charging time: approx. 1.5–2 hours • Power supply requirement : Icom battery pack; BP-215L • BP-215L BATTERY PACK • Frequency stability : ±1.5 kHz (–15°C to +55°C) - Page 32 <Intended Country of Use> A-5651H-1EU-e Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2000–2003 Icom Inc.
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