Basic Operation; Channel Selection - Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual

■ Channel selection

IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver,
turn the power OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du-
alwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
q Push [16• ] to select Channel 16.
C
w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting
Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-
nel.
C
Push

BASIC OPERATION

D Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate call channel. In
addition, each call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The
call channels can be reprogrammed and are used to store
your most often used channels in each channel group for
quick recall.
q Push [16• ] for 1 sec. to select the call channel in the se-
C
lected channel group.
• "CALL" and the call channel number appear.
• Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro-
gramming a call channel. See the "Call channel programming"
on page 12 for details.
w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting the
call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-
nel.
C
Push
for 1 sec.
Channel 16 is the default setting.
(depending on version)
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