User manual ICOM IC-M32

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM32 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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 W ARN ING NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ] · "ALT" appears while the weather alert function is activated; blinks when the alert tone is received. !8 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. · "LOW" blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage. 3 7 4 BASIC OPERATION I 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 9 (Call channel) Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. 12) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. to select the call channel in the selected channel group. · "CALL" and the call channel number appear. · Each channel group may have its own call channel after programming a call channel. 12 for details. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. w Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. 9 w Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. 9 Push Push for 1 sec. 8 BASIC OPERATION 4 D U. S. A. , International and Canadian channels There are 57 U. S. A. , 57 International, and 61 Canadian channels. q Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to select a regular channel. · If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX·U/I/C] again. D Weather channels There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather channels possible in USA only). e Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting the weather channel group. U/I/C 4 w Push [Y]/[Z] 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 Push for 1 sec. U/I/C U/I/C U. S. A. The IC-M32 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while in another channel (when the power save function is turned ON) or during scanning. 18 for details. U/I/C International channels Canadian channels 9 4 BASIC OPERATION I Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with [+]/[­]. Push [+]/[­] to adjust the volume level. · "VOL" indicator starts blinking. · When no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition. I Adjusting the squelch level The IC-M32 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. q Push [SQL·MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [+]/[­]. - "SQL" indicator starts blinking. - There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level. - When no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition. Indicates the volume level. Blinks during volume level adjustment. Indicates the squelch level. w Push [SQL·MONI] again to return to normal condition. CONVENIENT! [. . . ] q Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Base clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 q w 9 w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the groove. 8 9 I To attach q Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the transceiver as illustrated below. e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below. 27 9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP I To detach Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. R CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivelled properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged. [. . . ]