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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM3EURO VHF MARINE iM3EURO...
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Page 2: Foreword
FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M3EURO Dual watch and tri-watch functions VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis- superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this tress channel (ch 16) while receiving a channel of your product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. -
Page 3: Cautions
CAUTIONS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16. shock. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS I Operation ..............9 FOREWORD ................ i IMPORTANT ................ i 5 SCAN OPERATION ..........10–11 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i I Scan types ..............10 FEATURES ................i I Setting tag channels ..........11 CAUTIONS ................ii I Starting a scan ............11 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .......... -
Page 5: Operating Rules
OPERATING RULES D Priorities OPERATOR’S LICENSE A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • 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: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel t SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN • • Starts and stops normal or priority scan q DUALWATCH /TRI-WATCH SWITCH when tag channels are programmed. [DW• • Sets and clear the displayed channel as a • Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily. tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1 •... -
Page 7: I Top And Side Panels
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Top and side panels q PTT SWITCH [PTT] ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE BUTTON To remove the battery case: Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. Push and hold the battery release button downwards, then open the battery case as shown below. w VOLUME CONTROL To attach the battery case: Mate the notched ends of the transceiver and battery... -
Page 8: I Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 11) Blinks while scanning. i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS BUSY CALL LOW BATT “DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during SCAN tri-watch. (p. 9) DUAL TRI o DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !0 SET MODE INDICATOR Shows the set mode items. -
Page 9: Basic Operation
D Channel 16 D International channels Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for There are 55 international channels for the IC-M3EURO. establishing initial contact with another station and for q Push [CH • emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored ] to select a regular channel. -
Page 10: I Lock Function
I Lock function I Adjusting the squelch level This function electronically locks all keys and switches to pre- The IC-M3EURO has a squelch vent accidental frequency changes and function access. even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive Push [H/L •... -
Page 11: I Receiving And Transmitting
BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may mouth and speak at a normal voice level. -
Page 12: I Call Channel Programming
BASIC OPERATION I Call channel programming NOTE: For the UK and Italy versions, push [CH • ] for 1 sec. in advance to select the desired channel group The call channel switch is used to select a specified channel, (INT, U.S.A.) to be programmed. however, you can program your most often-used channels in I Automatic backlighting each channel group for quick recall. -
Page 13: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH I Description I Operation q Select the desired operating channel. Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an- w Push [DW • other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call ] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [DW channel while receiving another channel. -
Page 14: Scan Operation
SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scan- wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and ning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scan- a normal scan. -
Page 15: 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, and scan resume timer in advance using SET channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- mode. (p. 13) nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. -
Page 16: Set Mode
SET MODE I SET mode programming I SET mode items D Beep tone SET mode is used to change the conditions of 5 transceiver “bP” functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting, You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or normal/priority scan, scan resume timer and power save func- you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a tion. -
Page 17: Set Mode
SET MODE D Scan type selection “SC” D Auto power save function “PS” The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat- scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals. -
Page 18: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING I Installing batteries in the bat- I Battery charging tery case Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the Ni-Cd bat- teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA(R6) size Ni-Cd or alkaline batteries as illustrated below. -
Page 19: I Battery Cautions
BATTERY CHARGING I Battery cautions ï Charging connections q Install 6 AA(R6) size Ni-Cd batteries into the battery case. NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas w Turn the battery selector switch to the Ni-Cd position. may cause an explosion. e Connect the AC adapter (BC-131A, BC-110D) or optional cable (CP-12L or OPC-254L) as shown below. -
Page 20: Supplied Accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT Supplied accessories Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied: Connect the supplied flexible Qty. antenna to the antenna connec- q Flexible antenna ......1 tor. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. No power comes ON. p. 15 • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Check the conection to the transceiver. p. 3 • Squelch level is too deep. •... -
Page 22: 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 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 157.050 161.650 156.125 160.725 156.625 156.625 157.225 161.825 156.100 160.700 156.600 156.600 157.100 161.700... -
Page 23: Specifications And Options
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Specifications Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) : 1.0 µV typical Squelch sensitivity : Adjustable up to 23 dB • GENERAL SINAD Frequency coverage : Transmit 156–157.5 MHz Intermodulation rejection ratio : More than 68 dB Receive 156–163 MHz Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 70 dB Mode... - Page 24 Count on us! A-5536D-1EU-w Printed in Japan © 1999 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan...
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