Foreword; Explicit Definitions; Features - Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M87 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 operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M87.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
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.
carefully and com-
This
DEFINITION

FEATURES

☞ 22 free channels for PMR use
The IC-M87 has 22 free channels reserved for PMR 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-M87 is built tough to withstand hazardous and un-
hospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the
IC-M87 is dropped into water, it's waterproofing* will pro-
tect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets
the military specifications
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7 or IPX7 of the correspond-
ing 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.
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