User manual ICOM IC-M2A

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM2A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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 during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ] 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. !4 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT · Indicates the selected operating channel number. 5 3 BASIC OPERATION I 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. Push D U. S. A. , International and Canadian channels There are 57 U. S. A. , 57 International and 61 Canadian channels. q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel. - If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again. 9 16 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. 9) and are used to store your most oftenused channels in each channel group for quick recall. to select the call channel for the selected channel group. - "CALL" and call channel number appear. - U. S. A. , International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence. Push for 1 sec. U/I/C CH /WX U. S. A. channels U/I/C CH /WX U/I/C CH /WX International channels Canadian channels 6 BASIC OPERATION D Weather channels There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. The IC-M2A can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while scanning. e Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting weather channel group. Push U/I/C CH /WX 3 I 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. Appears durling squelch level adjustment. squelch level) q Push [SQL·MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. I Lock function This function electronically locks all keys, except [PTT], [SQL·MONI] and [H/L·LOCK] to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. - Only [PTT], [H/L·LOCK] and [SQL·MONI] are functional. - "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. Appears while the lock function is used. 7 3 BASIC OPERATION IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted 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 conserve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec. [. . . ] · An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656). IC-M2A IC-M2A BP-224 BP-224 AC adapter (purchased separately) OPC-515L or CP-17L AD-103 charger adapters are installed in each slot. AD-103 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N. AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions. ) DC power cable (Connect with the DC power supply; 13. 8 V/at least 7 A) 19 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Qty. D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. D Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: q Flexible antenna . [. . . ]