Foreword; Explicit Definitions; Features - Icom IC-M88 Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M88 VHF
MARINE 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 oper-
ation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M88.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
RDANGER!
sion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
RWARNING!
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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carefully and com-
This
DEFINITION

FEATURES

☞ 22 free channels for land use
The IC-M88 has 22 free channels reserved for Land use
(146–174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is program-
mable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling
is included.
*Appropriate license will be required.
☞ Tough waterproof construction
The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and un-
hospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the
IC-M88 is dropped into water, it's waterproofing* will pro-
tect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets
the military specifications
* Equivalent to IPX7 of the corresponding International Standard
IEC 529 (1989). (1m depth for 30 minutes)
☞ Simple operation
6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the vol-
ume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even
when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to oper-
ate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit but-
tons make night time operation simple.
☞ Intrinsically safe (I/S) version available
.
(MIL-STD)