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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iM2A

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-

ject to the follow two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during

transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as

“Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only dur-

ing the course of employment by individuals aware of the haz-

ards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is

NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an un-

controlled environment.

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for

“Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the follow-

ing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic

energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance

with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro-

magnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for

Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec-

tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended

Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic

Fields– RF and Microwave.

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-

ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational

use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at-

tached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause

you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna sup-

plied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna speciﬁcally authorized by

the manufacturer for use with this radio.

CAUTION

WARNING

• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty

cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-

sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting

when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by

pressing the “PTT” switch.

• ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips,

etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure

compliance requirements to be exceeded.

• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body

when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on

page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF ex-

posure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipi-

ents of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least

5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.

The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to

make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio

operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly

cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference,

turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate

the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as

hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and

the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

❍ USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”

2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)

3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-

sel.

4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)

5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-

quired.

6. Any other information which might facilitate

the rescue.

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH

WATER after exposure to salt water.

Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers

may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

iii

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A VHF

MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s su-

perior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this

product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions for

the IC-M2A.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

FEATURES

☞ Waterproof construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-

ment, the IC-M2A meets JIS waterproof specification

grade 7 while using BP-223 or BP-224.

☞ Dual watch and tri-watch functions

Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-

tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of your

choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and

another channel while receiving a channel of your

choice—tri-watch.

☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 24(H) × 35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’s func-

tion display is easy to read and shows operating condi-

tions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be

adjusted to suit your preferences.

☞ Simple operation

Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches

and controls provides simple intuitive operation.

WORD DEFINITION

RWARNING

Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric shock

may occur.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.

CAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an

AC outlet. This may pose a ﬁre hazard or result in an electric

shock.

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the

antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the

body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The

transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm

(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-

cal.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other

than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the

transceiver.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F).

KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.

KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meter (3.0 ft) away from

your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will

become hot when operating continuously for long periods.

BE CAREFUL! The IC-M2A employs waterproof con-

struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof speciﬁcation,

grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the trans-

ceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaran-

teed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or

the waterproof seal damaged, etc.

MAKE SURE the ﬂexible antenna and battery pack are

securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and

battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside

of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the

transceiver.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to

operate this device under FCC regulations.

Icom, Icom Inc. and are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated

(Japan) in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia

and/or other countries.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................... i

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................... ii

RECOMMENDATION .......................................................... ii

FOREWORD ...................................................................... iii

IMPORTANT ....................................................................... iii

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................... iii

FEATURES ......................................................................... iii

CAUTIONS ......................................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v

1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5

■ Front, top and side panels............................................ 2

■ Function display .......................................................... 4

3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................... 6–9

■ Channel selection ........................................................ 6

■ Lock function ............................................................... 7

■ Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 7

■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 8

■ Call channel programming .......................................... 9

■ Automatic backlighting ................................................ 9

4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 10

■ Description ................................................................ 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Operation ................................................................... 10

5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 11–12

■ Scan types ................................................................. 11

■ Setting tag channels .................................................. 12

■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 12

6 SET MODE ............................................................. 13–16

■ SET mode programming ........................................... 13

■ SET mode items ........................................................ 13

7 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 17–19

■ Battery charging ........................................................ 17

■ Battery cautions ......................................................... 17

■ Installing batteries in the battery case ....................... 18

■ Optional battery chargers .......................................... 19

8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 20–22

9 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 23

10 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 24

11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................25

■ Speciﬁcations ........................................................... 25

■ Options ..................................................................... 25

OPERATING RULES

D Priorities

• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and

keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls

take priority over all others.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating

on another channel.

• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

D Privacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-

fully be used in any way.

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

D Radio licenses

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you

must have a current radio station license before using the

transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not

licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government

agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-

cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identiﬁcation for radio

purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license

most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio

is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be

posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only

a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver

if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and

makes the necessary log entries.

A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-

lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a

radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not

required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be

thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A is capable of operation

on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,

according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can-

not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

q CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH

[CH/WX•

U/I/C]

• Selects and toggles the regular channels and

weather channel when pushed. (pgs. 6, 7)

• Selects one of 3 regular channels in se-

quence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)

- International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels

are available.

w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]

• Select an operating channel.

• Selects the SET mode condition of the item.

(p. 13)

• Set the squelch level in the squelch set mode.

(p. 7)

e CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16•

• Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6)

• Selects the call channel when pushed for

1 sec.

• Enters call Channel write mode when the call

channel is selected and this switch is pushed

for 3 sec. (p. 9)

r SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCN•

TAG

] (p. 12)

• Starts and stops normal or priority scan.

• Sets and clears the displayed channel as a

tag (scanned) channel when pushed for

1 sec.

t TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH

[H/L•

LOCK]

• Selects high, middle or low power when

pushed. (p. 8)

• Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when

pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7)

y DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH

[DW•

TRI] (p. 10)

• Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily.

• Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.

• Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is acti-

vated.

u SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI

] (p. 7)

• Push this switch, then set the squelch level

with [Y]/[Z].

• Manually opens the squelch for channel mon-

itoring when pushed for 1 sec.

i ANTENNA (p. 20)

Connects the supplied antenna.

o VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.

!0 PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

■ Front, top and side panels

PANEL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION!:

When attaching or releasing a battery pack, make sure the

rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack/case

correctly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be

damaged when attaching the battery pack/case.

If the seal is damaged, waterprooﬁng is not guaranteed.

OPEN

LOCK

Screw position

when removing battery

OPEN

LOCK

Screw position

when attaching battery

Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove

correctly and dust etc. does not adhere to it.

Battery pack/case

Rubber seal

Groove

Correct position

Incorrect position

NOTE:

When attaching a battery pack/case, make sure dust etc.

does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust etc. is on the seal

when attaching a battery pack/case, the water resistant may

be reduced.

ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE SCREW

To remove the battery case:

Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack

in the direction of the arrow as shown below.

To attach the battery case:

Insert the battery case in the IC-M2A completely, then turn

the screw clockwise.

NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery case, use a

coin or ﬂat-head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the

bottom screw.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display

q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8)

Appears while transmitting.

w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 8)

Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch

opens.

e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12)

Appears when a tag channel is selected.

r SCAN INDICATOR (p. 12)

Blinks while scanning.

t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 6)

Appears when the call channel is selected.

y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 7)

Appears while the lock function is activated.

u WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS

• “WX” appears when the weather channel group is se-

lected. (p. 7)

• “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is acti-

vated; blinks when on alert tone is received.

i DUPLEX INDICATOR

Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

q w e r

!2!3

PANEL DESCRIPTION

o DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 10)

“DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during

tri-watch.

!0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT

• Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan.

• Indicates Channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch.

(p. 10)

• Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode

!1 BATTERY INDICATOR

Indicates remaining battery power.

!2 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR (p. 7)

Shows squelch level when set.

This indicator can be also used as an S/RF meter when the

S/RF meter indicator setting is ON. (p. 16)

!3 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR (p. 7)

Appears while adjusting the squelch level.

!4 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT

• Indicates the selected operating channel number.

• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.

!5 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6)

“U” appears when U.S.A.; “I” appears when International;

“C” appears when the Canadian channel group is se-

lected.

!6 TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR

• “LOW” appears when low power is selected. (p. 8)

• “LOW” blinks when switching forced low power mode be-

cause of a high temperature error or low voltage.

• “MID” appears when middle power is selected. (p. 8)

• No indicator appears when high power is selected.

Indication

Full Middle

Charging

required

battery

Battery level

D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels

There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Canadian chan-

nels. These channel groups may be speciﬁed for the operat-

ing area.

q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.

- If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.

w Push [Y]/[Z] switches to select a channel.

- “DUP” appears for duplex channels.

e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•

U/I/C] for

1 sec.

- U.S.A.,International and Canadian channels can be selected in

sequence.

Push for 1 sec.

U.S.A. channels

Canadian channels

International channels

/WX

U/I/C

/WX

U/I/C

/WX

U/I/C

BASIC OPERATION

■ Channel selection

D Channel 16

Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing

initial contact with another station and for emergency

communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch

or tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor

Channel 16.

Channel 9 (Call channel)

Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular

channel group has a separate call channel. The call channel

is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be

programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most often-

used channels in each channel group for quick recall.

• Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel for the

selected channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number

appear.

Each channel group can have its

own call channel when programmed.

Push

BASIC OPERATION

D Weather channels

There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitor-

ing weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceano-

graphic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on the selected

weather channel while scanning. See the “SET mode items”

on p. 13.

q Push [CH/WX] to select a weather channel group.

w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel.

e Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting

weather channel group.

■ Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys, except [PTT],

[SQL•

MONI] and [H/L•LOCK] to prevent accidental channel

changes and function access.

• Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and

OFF.

- Only [PTT], [H/L•

LOCK] and [SQL•

MONI] are functional.

Appears while the

lock function is used.

Push

/WX

U/I/C

■ Adjusting the squelch level

The IC-M2A has a squelch even though there is no control

knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for

scan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable

level.

q Push [SQL•

MONI

], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].

- “SQL” indicator and squelch level indicator appear.

- There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely

open; 10 is the maximum squelch level.

- When no keys are pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to

normal condition.

w Push [SQL•

MONI] again to return to normal condition.

(Level 10: Max. squelch level)

Each dot indicates the squelch level

Appears durling squelch

level adjustment.

q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.

- Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary.

Refer to the previous page for details.

w Push* [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., and rotate volume to set

audio output level.

*According to Monitor action selection in SET mode (p. 14).

e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.

- When receiving a signal, “BUSY” appears and audio is emitted

from the speaker.

(The S/RF meter appears while S/RF meter turned ON in SET

mode.)

- Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this point.

r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.

- “LOW” appears when low power is selected; “MID” appears when

middle power is selected; no indicator appears when high power

is selected.

- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power

for longer distance communications.

- Some channels are for low power only.

t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the

microphone.

- “TX”

appears.

(The S/RF meter appears while S/RF meter is turned ON in SET

mode.)

- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).

y Release [PTT] to receive.

■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may

damage the transceiver.

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

mouth and speak at a normal voice level.

NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-

serve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The

power save function activates automatically when no sig-

nal is received for 5 sec.

For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged

transmission, etc., the IC-M2A has a time-out timer func-

tion. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of

continuous transmission.

w Set squelch

level

w Set squelch level

e Set channel

r Set output

power

t Push to

transmit

y Release to

receive

q Power ON

w Set volume

BASIC OPERATION

■ Call channel programming

The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de-

fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan-

nels in each channel group for quick recall.

q Push [CH/WX•

U/I/C] for 1 sec. to

select the desired channel

group (USA, INT, CAN) to be

programmed.

w Push [16•

9] for 1 sec. to select

the call channel of the selected

channel group.

- “CALL” and call channel number

appear.

e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec.

(until long beep changes to 2

short beeps) to enter call chan-

nel programming condition.

- Call channel number and channel

group to be programmed ﬂash.

r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the de-

sired channel.

t Push [16•

9] to program the dis-

played channel as the call chan-

nel.

- The call channel number and chan-

nel group stop ﬂashing.

■ Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-

matic backlighting can be deactivated in SET mode. (p. 15)

• Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.

- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of in-

activity.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description

Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an-

other channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call

channel while receiving another channel.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION

• If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses

on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.

• If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, tri-

watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.

• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch,

push and hold [PTT].

Call channel

Dualwatch Tri-watch

■ Operation

q Select the desired operating channel.

w Push [DW•

TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push

[DW•

TRI] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.

- “DUAL” ﬂashes during dualwatch; “TRI” ﬂashes during tri-watch.

- Beep tones sound when a signal is received on Channel 16.

- Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call

channel.

e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW•TRI] again.

[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT Channel 07.

Tri-watch starts.

Push for 1 sec.

Signal is received

on call channel.

Signal received on

Channel 16 takes

priority.

Tri-watch resumes

after the signal

disappears.

TRI

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

Scanning is an efﬁcient way to locate signals quickly over a

wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and

a normal scan.

In addition, weather alert functions are available for standby

convenience. (p. 13)

Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scan-

ning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scan-

ning, such as those used for digital communications.

NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 14)

PRIORITY SCAN

Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se-

quence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is de-

tected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal

disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other

than Channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal

disappears.

WX*

CH 01

CH 16

CH 02

CH 05 CH 04

CH 03

* Previously selected weather channel

when weather alert function is ON.

NORMAL SCAN

Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag

channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan-

nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag

channel.

CH 01 CH 02

WX*

CH 05 CH 04

CH 03

* Previously selected weather channel

when weather alert function is ON.

SCAN OPERATION

■ Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag

channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan-

nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.

Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA,

INT, CAN) independently.

q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by

pushing [CH/WX•

U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.

w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel.

e Push [SCN•

TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as

a tag channel.

- “TAG” appears in the function display.

r To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCN•TAG] for 1

sec.

- “TAG” disappears.

• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group

While pushing [SCN•

TAG], turn the power ON to clear all

tag channels in the channel group.

■ Starting a scan

Set scan type, weather alert function and scan resume timer

in advance using SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14)

q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by

pushing [CH/WX•

U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.

- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired

weather channel with [CH/WX] and the [Y]/[Z].

w Push [SCN•

TAG] to start priority or normal scan.

- “SCAN” blinks in the function display.

- “16” appears during priority scan.

- When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-

pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode

setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)

- Push [Y]/[Z] to check tag channels, to change the scanning di-

rection or resume the scan manually.

e To stop the scan, push [SCN•

TAG].

- “SCAN” disappears.

- Pushing [PTT], [16•9], [CH/WX] or [DW•TRI] also stops the scan.

Scan starts.

Scan pauses when receiving a

signal and audio is emitted.

Push

to stop the scan.

SCN

TAG

SCN

TAG

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

SET MODE

Weather alert function OFF (default) Weather alert function ON

■ SET mode programming

SET mode is used to change the conditions of 12 transceiver

functions: beep tone, weather alert, scan type, scan resume

timer, auto scan, monitor switch, automatic backlighting, LCD

contrast, auto power save, self check, battery voltage and

S/RF meter functions.

q Turn power OFF.

w While pushing [SQL•

MONI], turn power ON and continue

pushing [SQL•

MONI] until “bP” appears.

e Release [SQL•

MONI].

r Push

[Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item.

t Push [SQL•

MONI] to select the desired item, if necessary.

y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again, or

push [16•

9].

SET MODE CONSTRUCTION

Weather

alert

S/RF

meter

Scan resume

timer

Auto

scan

Automatic

backlighting

Monitor

switch

LCD

contrast

Self

check

Battery

voltage

Auto

power save

Scan

type

Beep tone

Starting item

Push

SQL

MONI

■ SET mode items

D Beep tone “bP”

You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or

you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a

switch by turning beep tones ON.

• AUTO (At): Beep tone is linked with volume tone.

• 1–10: Beep tone scale is set from 1–10 scale (Max. is 10).

D Weather alert function “AL”

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before

important weather announcements. When the weather alert

function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, the

“ALT” indicator blinks and sounds a beep tone until the trans-

ceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather

channel is checked periodically during standby or while scan-

ning.

• “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.

Beep tone AUTO (default)

D Priority scan function “Pr”

The transceiver has 2 scan types. Normal scan and priority

scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected

channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in se-

quence while monitoring Channel 16.

D Scan resume timer “St”

The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or

timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses

until a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the

scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then re-

sumes even if the signal is still being received.

SET MODE

D Auto scan function

“AS”

While in standby, this function automatically starts the desired

scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.

• Scan indicator blinks while scanning.

D Monitor action selection “Sq”

The monitor function cuts off the squelch function temporarily.

This selection contains PUSH or HOLD settings as shown

below.

• PUSH (Pu): After pushing the [SQL•

MONI] for 1 sec., the

squelch function is cut off until [SQL•

MONI] is

released. (default)

• HOLD (Ho): After pushing the [SQL•

MONI] for 1 sec., the

squelch function is cut off continuously until

another key is pushed.

Normal scan (default)

Auto scan OFF (default)

Monitor switch PUSH (default)

Scan timer OFF (default)

SET MODE

D Automatic backlighting

“bL”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-

matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing

any key except for [PTT].

•

The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.

D LCD contrast selection “LC”

The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.

• 1 (low contrast) – 4 (high contrast); 3 (default)

D Auto power save function “PS”

The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat-

ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals.

D Self check function “SC”

The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it-

self, and informs you in case a problem is found. The follow-

ing items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it

switches to operation mode.

• Temperature (Outside of –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F)

• Connected battery voltage

• Water intrusion

When error messages as shown

below are displayed, see trouble

shooting for advice (p. 23).

Automatic backlighting ON (default)

LCD contrast (default)

Auto power save ON (default)

Self check OFF (default)

Error messages

Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error

SET MODE

D Battery voltage indicator

“bt”

This function contains display or non-display settings of the

voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON.

• The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec.

after power is turned ON.

D S-meter/RF meter indicator “Sr”

This function contains display or non-display setting of the

S-meter/RF meter.

Battery voltage OFF (default)

S-meter/RF meter OFF (default)

Indication Switch

Beep tone

Function

Weather alert function

Scan type selection

Scan resume timer

Auto scan function

Monitor switch selection

Automatic backlighting

LCD contrast selection

Auto power save function

Self check function

Battery voltage indicator

S-meter/RF meter indicator

OFF / Auto* / 1 10

OFF* / ON

Push* / Hold

ON* / OFF

3* / 1 4

ON* / OFF

OFF* / ON

"bP"

"AL"

"Pr"

"St"

"AS"

"Sq"

"bL"

"LC"

"PS"

"SC"

"bt"

"Sr"

*default setting

SET MODE LIST

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the ﬁrst time, the Ni-Cd bat-

teries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

+50°F to +104°F (+10°C to +40°C)

• Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) only.

NEVER use other adapters.

NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in-

stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage

the transceiver.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF

while charging.

■ Battery cautions

NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas

may cause an explosion.

NEVER immerse batteries in water. If the battery case be-

comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the

transceiver.

NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may

ﬂow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-

tery cases in handbags, etc.

If your Ni-Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even after

being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the

power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the Ni-Cd batteries

again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little),

new batteries must be purchased.

D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)

The product that you have purchased contains a

rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At

the end of its life, under various state and local

laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery

into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for bat-

tery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.

BATTERY CHARGING

■ Installing batteries in the

battery case (Not supplied with some versions)

When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install

6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.

q Remove the battery case from the transceiver.

w Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the

same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and

old batteries together.

• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat-

tery terminals once a week.

ï Charging connections

q Attach the BC-150 to a ﬂat surface, such as desk or cabin, etc., if

desired.

w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) as shown below.

e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the

charger.

• The charge indicator lights green.

r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on the re-

maining power condition.

CAUTION: DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12 hours.

Otherwise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must

be charged for 8–12 hours only.

AC adapter

(BC-147A/E

or BM-95V)

BC-150

BP-224

IC-M2A

Supplied screws

Charge indicator

Lights green when

BP-224 (with/without

IC-M2A) is inserted.

BATTERY CHARGING

D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103

The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be

charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re-

quired.

• Six AD-103.

• An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656).

AC adapter

(purchased

separately)

AD-103 charger

adapters are installed

in each slot.

BP-224

IC-M2A

DC power cable

(Connect with the DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

■ Optional battery chargers

D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103

The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery

packs. The following are additionally required.

• AD-103

• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending

on version).

AC adapter

(Not supplied with some

versions.)

OPC-515L or

CP-17L

AD-103 charger

adapter is installed

in BC-119N.

BP-224

IC-M2A

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

D Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied: Qty.

q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

w Swivel belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

e Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

r Battery case (BP-223)*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

t Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

y AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V)*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

u Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

i Screws for the BC-150 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Not supplied with some versions.

Depending on version.

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied ﬂexible

antenna to the antenna con-

nector.

CAUTION: Transmitting

without an antenna may

damage the transceiver.

Handstrap

Slide the handstrap

through the loop on the

side of the transceiver as

illustrated at right. Facili-

tates carrying.

e Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip.

Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de-

grees.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

D Swivel belt clip

To attach:

q Slide the stopper into the plastic loop on the back of the

transceiver.

w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

To remove:

q Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift to release

the transceiver from the belt clip.

w Release the belt clip.

e Push the top of the stopper towards the transceiver and out

at the same time, then push it downwards and free of the

plastic loop.

CAUTION!

HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACH-

ING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE

BELT CLIP.

If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel

belt clip’s stopper is scratched or damaged, the swivel

belt clip may not work properly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION. REF.

No sound comes from

the speaker.

• Squelch level is too deep.

• Volume level is too low.

• Speaker has been exposed to water.

p. 7

p. 8

—

• Set squelch to the threshold point.

• Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level.

• Drain water from the speaker.

No power comes ON.

• The battery is exhausted.

• Bad connection to the battery pack.

p. 17

p. 3

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Check the connection to the transceiver.

Transmitting is impossi-

ble, or high power can

not be selected.

• Some channels are for low power or re-

ceive only.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The output power is set to low.

pgs. 2, 4

p. 17

p. 2

• Change channels.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Push [H/L] to select high power.

The display channel

cannot be changed.

• Lock function is activated. • Push [H/L•

LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the

function.

p. 2

Scan does not start.

•“TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels. p. 12

No beeps sound.

• Beep tones are turned OFF.

• Set the beep tones to AUTO or 1–10 in SET

mode.

p. 13

Self check error.

(Temperature error)

• Transceiver’s inside temperature is below

–20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+120°F).

• Leave the transceiver at room temperature

for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the

internal temperature has returned to normal.

Self check error.

(Battery voltage error)

• The connected battery pack’s voltage is

more than 11 V.

• Verify the battery voltage is correct.

—

Self check error.

(Water intrusion error)

• Water has entered the transceiver.

• Have the transceiver checked at your local

distributor or dealer to see whether the trans-

ceiver works properly or not.

—

CHANNEL LIST

Channel number

USA CAN

Transmit

Receive

Frequency (MHz)

INT

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA CAN

Transmit

ReceiveINT

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA CAN

Transmit

ReceiveINT

Channel number Frequency (MHz)

USA CAN

Transmit

ReceiveINT

WX channel

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive

01 156.050 160.650

01A 156.050 156.050

02 156.100 160.700

03 156.150 160.750

03A 156.150 156.150

156.200 160.800

04A 156.200 156.200

156.250 160.850

05A 05A 156.250 156.250

06 06 156.300 156.300

156.350 160.950

07A 07A 156.350 156.350

08 08 156.400 156.400

09 09 156.450 156.450

10 10 156.500 156.500

11 11 156.550 156.550

12 12 156.600 156.600

156.650 156.650

14 14 156.700 156.700

156.750 156.750

16 16 156.800 156.800

156.850 156.850

156.900 161.500

18A 18A 156.900 156.900

156.950 161.550

19A 19A 156.950 156.950

157.000 161.600

21 157.050 161.650

21A 21A 157.050 157.050

157.100 161.700

22A 22A 157.100 157.100

23 157.150 161.750

23A 157.150 157.150

24 24 157.200 161.800

25 25 157.250 161.850

26 26 157.300 161.900

27 27 157.350 161.950

28 28 157.400 162.000

60 156.025 160.625

156.075 160.675

61A 61A 156.075 156.075

156.125 160.725

62A 156.125 156.125

156.175 160.775

63A 156.175 156.175

64 156.225 160.825

64A 64A 156.225 156.225

20A 157.000 157.000

66A

156.325 160.925

67 156.375 156.375

68 68 156.425 156.425

69 69 156.475 156.475

70 70

156.525

71 71 156.575 156.575

72 72 156.625 156.625

73 73 156.675 156.675

74 74 156.725 156.725

156.875 156.875

156.925 161.525

78A 78A 156.925 156.925

156.975 161.575

79A 79A 156.975 156.975

157.025 161.625

80A 80A 157.025 157.025

157.075 161.675

81A 81A 157.075 157.075

157.125 161.725

82A 82A 157.125 157.125

156.325 156.32566A

85 85 157.275 161.875

85A 157.275 157.275

86 86 157.325 161.925

86A 157.325 157.325

87 87 157.375 161.975

87A 157.375 157.375

88 88 157.425 162.025

88A 157.425 157.425

21b Rx only

Rx only

161.650

25b Rx only 161.850

28b Rx only 162.000

83b Rx only 161.775

1 RX only 162.550

2 RX only 162.400

3 RX only 162.475

5 RX only 162.450

6 RX only 162.500

7 RX only 162.525

8 RX only 161.650

9 RX only 161.775

10 RX only 163.275

RX only 162.425

156.275 160.875

65A 65A 156.275 156.275

65A

84A

83 157.175 161.775

83A 83A 157.175 157.175

84 84 157.225 161.825

157.225 157.225

*Low power only.

NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT

be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.

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