User manual ICOM IC-M1V

[. . . ] · 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 exposure 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. [. . . ] · Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated. u SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL·MONI] (p. 7) q u y t r · Push this switch, then set the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. · Manually opens the squelch for channel monitoring when pushed for 1 sec. e CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16·9] · Selects Channel 16 when pushed. · Enters call Channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed w for 3 sec. 20) Connects the supplied antenna. r SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCN·TAG] (p. · Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1 sec. e 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. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 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-M1V completely, then turn the screw clockwise. !6 TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR · "LOW" appears when low power is selected. 8) · "LOW" blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage. 8) · No indicator appears when high power is selected. !2 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR (p. This indicator can be also used as an S/RF meter when the S/RF meter indicator setting is ON. 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). w Set squelch level e Set channel y Release [PTT] to receive. 8 BASIC OPERATION 3 I Call channel programming The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by default, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. - "CALL" and call channel number appear. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. t Push [16·9] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. - The call channel number and channel group stop flashing. e Push [16·9] again for 3 sec. (until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition. - Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flash. I Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nighttime operation. 15) · Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON. - The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity. 9 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH I Operation q Select the desired operating channel. [. . . ] BP-224 must be charged for 8­12 hours only. IC-M1V BP-224 Charge indicator Lights green when BP-224 (with/without IC-M1V) is inserted. I 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. CAUTION: · When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. It's a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week. Supplied screws AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) BC-150 18 BATTERY CHARGING 7 I Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. · AD-103 · An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version). D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. [. . . ]