User manual ICOM IC-M5

[. . . ] carefully and com-  Dual watch and tri-watch functions Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress 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. With dimensions of 18(H) × 32(W) mm, the IC-M5's function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL--This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M5.  Large, easy-to-read LCD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. WORD  Simple operation Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation. CAUTIONS RWARNING! [. . . ] w SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] · Push this switch, then set the squelch level with the UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] switches. 6) 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 for 3 sec. r CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH [CH/WX·U/I/C] · Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed momentarily. · Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. 2 t SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN · TAG] · Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed. · Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1 sec. · While pushing this switch, turn the power ON to clears all tag channels in the selected regular channel group. y TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [H/L · LOCK] · Toggles high and low power when pushed. · Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when t pushed for 1 sec. LO CK VHF MARINE q w e r TRI TAG SQL 9 DW SCAN H/L 16 U / I /C CH / WX u CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [ ]/[ ] · Select an operating channel in the selected u channel group. y iM3A PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 I Top and side panels q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. squelch level I Lock function This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental frequency changes and function access. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. - Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional. q Push [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [ keys. ]/[ ] - There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OFF is completely open; 10 is the maximum squelch level. - When no key pushes within 5 sec. , the display returns to normal indication. w Push [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level is indicated in the function display. - The display returns to normal indication. Appears when the lock function is in use. USA 6 BASIC OPERATION 3 I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON, then set to the 10 o'clock position. - Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary. Refer to the previous page for details. 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. of inactivity. TAG USA 8 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH I Description Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. DUALWATCH/TRIWATCH SIMULATION Call channel 4 I 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. - Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel. [. . . ] When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until a received signal disappears. after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal is still being received. Scan timer OFF (default) Weather alert function OFF (default) D Scan type selection "SC" The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority scan. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16. D Auto power save function "PS" The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. Power save ON (default) Normal scan (default) Priority scan 13 7 BATTERY CHARGING I Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the Ni-Cd batteries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. I Installing batteries in the battery case When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA(R6) size Ni-Cd or alkaline batteries as illustrated below. CAUTION: · When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. [. . . ]