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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.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may
transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure
“Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the man-
the course of employment by individuals aware of the haz- ufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use
ards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is with this radio.
W ARN ING
NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an un- • DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty
controlled environment. cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
“Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the follow- when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by
ing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic pressing the “PTT” switch.
energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on
with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro- page 32 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF ex-
magnetic Fields. posure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipi-
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for ents of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least
Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec- 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio
Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB- cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference,
68/74/74N/87), Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack (BP-224) and Alkaline turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate
Battery Case (BP-223). the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-
ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational Occupational/Controlled Use
use, always adhere to the following guidelines: The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as
consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of
C AU TIO N the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-
tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and con-
❍ USING CHANNEL 16 trollers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

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.

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FOREWORD FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M32 VHF ☞ Waterproof construction
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this ment, the IC-M32 meets JIS waterproof specification
product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-224.

☞ Dualwatch and tri-watch functions

IMPORTANT Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of your
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and
pletely before using the transceiver. another channel while receiving a channel of your
choice—tri-watch.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for ☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD
the IC-M32. With dimensions of 16(H) × 32(W) mm; 5⁄8(H) × 11⁄4(W) inch,
the IC-M32’s function display is easy to read and shows op-
erating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast
can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
☞ Simple operation
WORD DEFINITION 9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op-
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are
RWARNING may occur. located on the front panel for convenient one-hand opera-
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. tion.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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PRECAUTION
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric become hot when operating continuously for long periods.
shock.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M32 employs waterproof con-
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification,
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the Grade 7 (1 m; 3 ft depth for 30 min.). However, once the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guar-
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm anteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked,
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti- or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
cal.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and
than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside
transceiver. of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to 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).
For U.S.A. only
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters (3.0 ft) away from
operate this device under FCC regulations.
your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................... i 5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 14–15
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................... ii ■ Scan types ................................................................. 14
RECOMMENDATION .......................................................... ii ■ Setting tag channels .................................................. 15
FOREWORD ...................................................................... iii ■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 15
IMPORTANT ....................................................................... iii 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 16
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................... iii ■ Description ................................................................ 16
FEATURES ......................................................................... iii ■ Operation ................................................................... 16
PRECAUTION .................................................................... iv 7 SET MODE ............................................................. 17–22
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... v ■ SET mode programming ........................................... 17
1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1 ■ SET mode items ........................................................ 18
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 2–3 8 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 23–26
■ Supplied accessories ................................................... 2 ■ Battery charging ........................................................ 23
■ Attachments ................................................................. 2 ■ Battery caution .......................................................... 23
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 4–7 ■ Optional battery case ................................................ 24
■ Front, top and side panels............................................ 4 ■ Optional battery chargers .......................................... 25
■ Function display .......................................................... 6 9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ............................................... 27–28
4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 8–13 ■ MB-87 contents ......................................................... 27
■ Channel selection ........................................................ 8 ■ To attach .................................................................... 27
■ Adjusting the volume level ......................................... 10 ■ To detach ................................................................... 28
■ Adjusting the squelch level ........................................ 10 10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 29
■ Receiving and transmitting ........................................ 11 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST .................................... 30
■ Call channel programming ........................................ 12 12 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 31
■ Lock function ............................................................. 13 13 OPTIONS...................................................................... 32
■ Automatic backlighting .............................................. 13
■ Monitor function ......................................................... 13

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OPERATING RULES 1
D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
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• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
take priority over all others. is not required for safety purposes.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
on another channel. posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only
a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
D Privacy makes the necessary log entries.
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-
fully be used in any way. A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-
lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited. 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.
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 NOTE: Even though the IC-M32 is capable of operation
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,
licensed. according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can-
not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
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.

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2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

■ Supplied accessories D Handstrap

Pass the handstrap through
The following accessories are supplied: Qty. the loop on the side of the
• Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 transceiver as illustrated at
• Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 right. Facilitates carrying.
• Belt clip (MB-68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Screws for the BC-150 (M3.5 × 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
* Depending on version

D Belt clip
■ Attachments Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

D Flexible antenna To attach the belt clip

Connect the supplied flexible an-
tenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION!
To remove the belt clip
• NEVER HOLD by the antenna
when carrying the transceiver.
• Transmitting without an an-
tenna may damage the trans-
ceiver.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2

ï Battery pack
To remove the battery pack: NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use
Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot- 2
in the direction of the arrow as shown below. tom screw.

To attach the battery pack: CAUTION!:

Insert the battery pack in the IC-M32 completely, then turn the When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the
screw clockwise. rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack cor-
rectly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be dam-
NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans- aged when attaching the battery pack.
ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get- If the seal is damaged, waterproofing is not guaranteed.
ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.
NOTE:
When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or else does
not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or else is on the seal
when attaching a battery pack, the water resistant may be
reduced.

Screw position Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove
when removing battery correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it.
CK
LO

OPEN

Screw position
when attaching battery Correct position Incorrect position

Rubber seal
CK
LO

OPEN

Groove
Battery pack Battery pack

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3 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front, top and side panels

q POWER SWITCH [PWR]
q w Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF.
w ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)
Connects the supplied antenna.
e SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCN•DUAL]
!0 Speaker • Starts and stops normal or priority scan. (p. 15)
• Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 16)
Microphone • Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation.
Function display (p. 16)
(p. 6)
r TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK]
e • Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 11)
o r • Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1
sec. (p. 13)
i
t t VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS [+]/[–]•[VOL]
u • Adjusts the volume level. (p. 10)
y • After pushing [SQL•MONI], push to adjust the squelch
level. (p. 10)
y SQUELCH KEY [SQL•MONI]
• Push this key, then adjust the squelch level with [+]/[–].
(p. 10)
• Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel
while pushed and held. (p. 13)
• While pushing this key, turn power ON to enter the set
mode. (p. 17)

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u CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y Y]/[Z

Z]•[TAG] o CHANNEL 16 KEY [16•9]
• Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9) • Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 8) 3
• Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 17) • Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8)
• Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur- - Channel 9 is factory default.
ing scan. (p. 15) • Enters call channel programming condition when the call
• Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel is selected and this key is pushed for 3 sec.
channel when pushed both keys for 1 sec. (p. 15) (p. 12)
• While turning power ON, clears all tag channels in the se- • Exits set mode when pushed during set mode operation.
lected channel group when both keys are pushed. (p. 15) (p. 17)
i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX•U/I/C] !0 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
• Toggles the regular channels and weather channel when Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
pushed. (p. 9)
• Selects one of 3 (or 2*) regular channel groups in se-
quence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 9)
- U.S.A., International and Canadian* channels are available.
*Canadian channels are available for the USA version only.
• Push to return to the channel selection before selecting
the channel 16 or the call channel with [16•9].

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3 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display
q w e r t y t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13)
Appears while the lock function is activated.
y BATTERY INDICATOR
u Indicates remaining battery power.
!8
i
!7 Indication
o
Charging
!0 Battery level Full Middle No battery
required
!6
!1 blinks when the battery over charged.
!2 blinks when the battery is exhaustion.
u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 15)
!5 !4 !3 Blinks while scanning.
i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16)
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 11) “DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during
Appears while transmitting. tri-watch.
w BUSY INDICATOR o DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
opens. (p. 11)
“ ” blinks while monitoring. (p. 13) !0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT
• Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan, dualwatch or
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15) tri-watch. (p. 16)
Appears when a tag channel is selected. • Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode. (p. 17)
r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8) • Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting. (p. 10)
Appears when the call channel is selected. • Indicates the volume level while volume setting. (p. 10)

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!1 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR !8 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 11)

Shows the squelch level. • “LOW” appears when low power is selected. 3
!2 VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR • “LOW” blinks when switching forced low power mode be-
Shows the volume level. cause of a high temperature error or low voltage.

!3 VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR

Blinks while adjusting the volume level.
!4 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR
Blinks while adjusting the squelch level.
!5 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
• Indicates the selected operating channel number.
• In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.
!6 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 9)
“U” appears when U.S.A.; “I” appears when Interna-
tional; “C” appears when Canadian channel group is se-
lected.
!7 WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS
(p. 9)
• “WX” appears when the weather channel group is se-
lected.
• “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is acti-
vated; blinks when the alert tone is received.

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4 BASIC OPERATION

■ Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first D Channel 9 (Call channel)
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular chan-
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn nel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call
the power OFF while charging. channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can
be re-programmed (p. 12) and are used to store your most
D Channel 16 often used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica- q Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel in the se-
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du- lected channel group.
alwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor • “CALL” and the call channel number appear.
Channel 16. • Each channel group may have its own call channel after pro-
gramming a call channel. See the “Call channel programming”
on p. 12 for details.
q Push [16•9] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before se-
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before se-
lecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select
lecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating
the operating channel.
channel.
9
9

Push Push
for 1 sec.

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

There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International, and 61 Canadian chan- There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring
nels. These channel groups may be specified for the operat- weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic
ing area. and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of 4
weather channels possible in USA only).
q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to select a regular channel.
• If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•U/I/C] again. q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to select the weather channel group.
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel.
• “DUP” appears for duplex channels. e Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before se-
e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for lecting the weather channel group.
1 sec.
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in U/I/C

sequence.
Push

Push for 1 sec. ✔ CONVENIENT!

U/I/C U/I/C
The IC-M32 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected
U.S.A. channels
weather channel while in another channel (when the power
save function is turned ON) or during scanning. See the “SET
mode items” on p. 18 for details.

U/I/C

International channels Canadian channels

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4 BASIC OPERATION

■ Adjusting the volume level ■ Adjusting the squelch level

The volume level can be adjusted with [+]/[–]. The IC-M32 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there
➥ Push [+]/[–] to adjust the volume level. is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as
• “VOL” indicator starts blinking. well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be
• There are 32 volume levels to choose. adjusted to the proper level.
• When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the transceiver returns to nor- q Push [SQL•MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [+]/[–].
mal condition. - “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 nor-
Indicates the mal condition.
volume level.

Blinks during volume Indicates the

level adjustment. squelch level.

Blinks during squelch

level adjustment.
w Push [SQL•MONI] again to return to normal condition.

✔ CONVENIENT!
The squelch level adjustment key can be selected from
[Y]/[Z] and [+]/[–] with following operation.
• While pushing both [SQL•MONI] and [Y], turn the power ON
to set [Y]/[Z] to the squelch level adjustment key.
• While pushing both [SQL•MONI] and [+], turn the power ON
to set [+]/[–] to the squelch level adjustment key.
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BASIC OPERATION 4

■ Receiving and transmitting

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
damage the transceiver. the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth
and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
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q Push and hold [PWR] to turn power ON. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-
w Set the volume and squelch levels. serve the battery power. The power save function activates
➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push [–] to open the squelch. automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.
➥ Push [SQL•MONI] to stop “SQL” indicator blinking, then
push [+]/[–] to set the volume level. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged trans-
➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push [+]/[–] to set the squelch mission, etc., the IC-M32 has a time-out timer function.
level. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. of continu-
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. ous transmission.
- When receiving a signal, “ ” appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
- Further adjustment of the volume may be necessary at this point.
r Push [H/L•LOCK] to select the output power if necessary. q Power ON
t Push to
- “LOW” appears when low power is selected; no indication when
high power is selected. transmit
- Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high y Release to
power for longer distance communications. receive r Set output
- Some channels are for low power only. Microphone power
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the
microphone. w Set volume
- “ ” appears. w Set the
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.
squelch level
y Release [PTT] to receive. e Set channel
w Set the squelch
level
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4 BASIC OPERATION

■ Call channel programming

The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default, t Push [16•9] to program the dis-
however, you can program your most often-used channel in played channel as the call chan-
each channel group for quick recall. nel.
• The call channel number stop flash-
q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec. ing.
several times to select the desired
channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to
be programmed.

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

call channel.
• “CALL” and call channel number ap-
pear.

e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. (until

a long beep changes to 2 short
beeps) to enter call channel pro-
gramming condition.
• Call channel number to be pro-
grammed flashes.

r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired

channel.

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■ Lock function ■ Monitor function

This function electronically locks all keys (except for [+]/[–], The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute. See
[PTT], [SQL•MONI] and [H/L•LOCK]) to prevent accidental p. 19 for details of the monitor switch action.
channel changes and function access. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor func-
➥ Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and tion.
4
OFF. •“ ” blinks and audio is emitted.
Appears while the Blinks while the monitor
lock function is used. function is used.

LOCK
MONI

Push Push
for 1 sec. for 1 sec.

■ Automatic backlighting
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto-
matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 20)
➥ Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of in-
activity.

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■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning.
wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning,
normal scan. such as digital communications.
In addition, the weather alert and auto scan function is avail-
Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 18)
able for standby convenience. These functions can be acti-
vated simultaneously, depending on the settings in SET
mode. (pgs. 18, 19)
PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN
CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02

WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* CH 03

CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04

* Previously selected weather channel * Previously selected weather channel

when weather alert function is ON when weather alert function is ON.

Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag
while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan-
Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag
a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, channel.
scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.
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■ Setting tag channels ■ Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag Set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan re-
channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels. sume timer and auto scan function in advance, using SET
Non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag chan- mode. (pgs. 18, 19)
nels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN)
q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
independently. 5
pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by • When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired
pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired. weather channel with [CH/WX•U/I/C] and [Y]/[Z].
w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. w Push [SCN•DUAL] to start priority or normal scan.
e Push both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the displayed chan- • “SCAN” blinks in the function display.
nel as a tag channel. • “16” appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan.
• When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disap-
•“ ” appears in the function display.
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to scan resume
r To cancel the tag channel setting, push both [Y] and [Z]
timer setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
for 1 sec. • Push [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, change the
•“ ” disappears. scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
e To stop the scan, push [SCN•DUAL].
✔ Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group
• “SCAN” disappears.
While pushing and holding both [Y] and [Z], turn power ON
• Pushing [PTT], [16•9] or [CH/WX•U/I/C] also stops the scan.
to clear all tag channels in the channel group.

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Receiving a signal
Scan starts. and audio is emitted.
Push Push
DUAL DUAL

to stop the scan

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6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select the desired operating channel.
another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call w Push [SCN•DUAL] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch
channel while receiving another channel. (depending on SET mode setting).
• “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
• Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call
channel.
Call channel e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [SCN•DUAL] again.
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.
DUAL
Tri-watch starts.
Push
for 1 sec.

Dualwatch Tri-watch Signal is received

on the call channel.

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

pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
Signal received on
• If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, Channel 16 takes
tri-watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears. priority.
• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-
watch, push and hold [PTT].
Tri-watch resumes
after the signal
disappears.

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■ SET mode programming
SET mode is used to change the condition of 12 transceiver D SET mode operation
functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority q Turn power OFF.
scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri- w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to enter SET
watch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, mode.
LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check • “bp” appears.
function and battery voltage indicator. e Push [SQL•MONI] or [SQL•MONI] and [Y] to select the de-
sired item, if necessary. 6
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item. 7
t To exit SET mode, push [16•9].
D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle.
Battery voltage Beep tone Weather alert Priority scan Scan resume timer

Self check Starting item MONI Auto scan

: Push
MONI

: Push and

Automatic
Power save LCD contrast backlighting Monitor switch Dual/Tri-watch

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■ SET mode items

D Beep tone function “bP” D Weather alert function “AL”
You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-
OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at fore any important weather announcements. When the
the push of a switch. When ON is selected, a fixed beep (Pi) weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects
sounds, and when US is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. do, the alert, the alert indicator (“ALT”) blinks and sounds a beep
re, mi) sound. tone until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected
• Beep tone synchronises with the volume level. (used) weather channel is checked any time during standby,
• The beeps sound during call channel programming and a weather or while scanning, when the power save function is activated.
alert tone indication even if this function is turned OFF. • “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.

Push

User beep Weather alert function Weather alert function

Push OFF (default) ON

Beep tone ON (default) D Priority scan function “Pr”

The transceiver has 2 scan types—normal (OFF) and priority
(ON) scans. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the se-
Beep tone OFF lected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels
in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.

Push

Normal scan (default) Priority scan

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D Scan resume timer “St” D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt”

The scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for
scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until a details.
received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan
pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then resumes
even if the signal has been received. Push

Dualwatch function Tri-watch function

Push
(default)
7
Scan resume timer OFF Scan resume timer ON D Monitor switch action “Sq”
(default) The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function tem-
porarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho)
D Auto scan function “AS” settings as shown below.
The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically • Pu (PUSH): After pushing the [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch
when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for opens and emits audio. The squelch is held open while
30 sec. continuously pushing and holding [SQL•MONI]. (default)
• Ho (HOLD): After pushing the [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec., the squelch
opens and emits audio even [SQL•MONI] is released.
To close the squelch, push any key.
Push

Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON Push

Push setting (default) Hold setting

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D Automatic backlighting “bL” D Power save function “PS”

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto- The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat-
matic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals.
except for [PTT] is pushed. • ON : The power save function is turned ON. The power save func-
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity. tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation
is performed for 5 sec.
• OFF: The power save function is turned OFF.
Push

Push
Auto backlighting ON Auto backlighting OFF
(default)
Power save ON Power save OFF
(default)
D LCD contrast selection “LC”
The contrast of the LCD can be turned ON (high contrast) and
OFF (low contrast).

Push

LCD contrast ON LCD contrast OFF

(default)

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D Self check function “SC” D Battery voltage indicator “bt”

The self check function checks transceiver conditions by it- The voltage of the connected battery pack can be turned ON
self, and informs you in case a problem is found. The follow- (displayed for 2 sec.) or OFF (non-displayed) after power is
ing items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it turned ON.
switches to operation mode.
• Temperature : Outside of –25°C to +65°C; –13°F to +149°F
(approx.) Push
• Connected battery voltage
• Water intrusion
Battery voltage Battery voltage
indication OFF indication ON 7
Push (default)

Self check OFF (default) Self check ON

When error messages as shown below are displayed, see

troubleshooting for advice. (p. 29)

Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error

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SET MODE LIST

Function Indication Switch

Beep tone function "bP" OFF / ON* / US

Weather alert function "AL" OFF* / ON

Priority scan function "Pr" OFF* / ON

Scan resume timer "St" OFF* / ON

Auto scan function "AS" OFF* / ON

Dual/Tri-watch function "dt" Dual* / Tri

Monitor switch action "Sq" Push* / Hold

Automatic backlighting "bL" OFF / ON*

LCD contrast selection "LC" OFF / ON*

Power save function "PS" OFF / ON*

Self check function "SC" OFF* / ON

Battery voltage indicator "bt" OFF* / ON

*Default setting

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BATTERY CHARGING 8
■ Battery charging ■ Battery caution
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals
power OFF while charging. or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and
water can easily get into it.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) NEVER incinerate used battery pack. Internal battery gas
• Use the specified chargers (BC-150, BC-119N and BC- may cause an explosion.
121N). NEVER use another manufacture’s charger. 7
• Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) for NEVER immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack 8
the BC-150. NEVER use another manufacture’s adapters. becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in- the transceiver.
stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage
the transceiver. NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,
D Recycling information (U.S.A. only) etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near
The product that you have purchased contains a metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its life, under various state and local If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the
into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822- power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack
8837 for battery recycling options in your area or again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little),
contact your dealer. new battery pack must be purchased.

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8 BATTERY CHARGING

ï Charging connections
q Attach the BC-150 to a flat surface, such as a desk or
■ Optional battery case
cabin, etc., if desired. When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install
w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E or BM-95V) as 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below.
shown below.
e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the q Remove the battery case from the transceiver.
charger. w Install 6 × AA(R6) size alkaline batteries.
• The charge indicator lights green. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
r Charge the battery pack approx. 8 hours, depending on
the remaining power condition. CAUTION:
DO NOT charge BP-224 more than 12 hours. Other- • When installing batteries, make sure they are all the
wise, BP-224 will be damaged. BP-224 must be same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and
charged for 8–12 hours only. old batteries together.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat-
BP-224 IC-M32 tery terminals once a week.
Charge indicator
Lights green when
BP-224 (with/without
IC-M32) is inserted.

Supplied screws

AC adapter BC-150
(BC-147A/E
or BM-95V)

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■ Optional battery chargers

ï AD-103 installation
q Install the AD-103 desktop charger adapter into the holder w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-103
space of the BC-119N/121N. desktop charger adapter with the connector, then install
the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws.

Desktop charger adapter Screws supplied with

the charger adapter
8
Connector

Not used

Plug

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ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103 ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be
packs. The following are additionally required. charged simultaneously. The following are additionally re-
• AD-103 charger adapter quired.
• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending • Six AD-103 charger adapters
on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). • An AC adapter (BC-124) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)
IC-M32 IC-M32

BP-224 BP-224

AD-103 charger
AC adapter
adapters are installed
(Purchase
in each slot.
separately)

AD-103 charger
adapter is installed
in BC-119N.
AC adapter
(Not supplied with
some versions.)

Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power

source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used instead of
the AC adapter. DC power cable (OPC-656)
(Connect with the DC power supply;
13.8 V/at least 7 A)

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SWIVEL BELT CLIP 9

■ MB-87 contents w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the trans-
ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the
Qty. groove.
q Belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1
w Base clip …………………………………………………… 1

q w

8
9

■ To attach e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus-

q Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the trated below.
transceiver as illustrated below.

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9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP

■ 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING 10
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 23
not turn ON. • Bad connection to the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 3
No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too deep. • Set squelch to the threshold point. p. 10
• Volume level is too low. • Push [+]/[–] to set a suitable level. p. 10
• Speaker has been exposed to water. • Drain water from the speaker. —
Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are for low power or re- • Change channels. pgs. 8,
ble, or high power can ceive only. 9, 30
not be selected. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 23
• The battery over charged. • Verify the battery voltage is correct. —
• The output power is set to low. • Push [H/L•LOCK] to select high power. p. 11
9
The displayed channel • Lock function is activated. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the p. 13
cannot be changed. function. 10
Scan does not start. • “TAG” channels are not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels. p. 15
No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 18
Beep) in SET mode.
Self check error. • The temperature is outside of –25°C to • Leave the transceiver at room temperature —
(Temperature) +65°C; –13°F to +149°F (approx) for a while. Turn the power ON to check if the
internal temperature has returned to normal.
Self check error. • The connected battery pack’s voltage is • Verify the battery voltage is correct. —
(Battery voltage) more than 11 V.
Self check error. • Water has entered the transceiver. • Have the transceiver checked at your local —
(Water intrusion) distributor or dealer to see whether the trans-
ceiver works properly or not.

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11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST

Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01 01 156.050 160.650 19A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875
01A 156.050 156.050 20 20 20* 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A* 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275
02 02 156.100 160.700 20A 157.000 157.000 67* 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925
03 03 156.150 160.750 21 21 157.050 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.325
03A 156.150 156.150 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
04 156.200 160.800 22 157.100 161.700 70 70 70 Rx only 156.525 87A 157.375 157.375
04A 156.200 156.200 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
05 156.250 160.850 23 23 157.150 161.750 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 23A 157.150 157.150 73 73 73 156.675 156.675 21b Rx only 161.650
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 74 74 74 156.725 156.725 25b Rx only 161.850
07 156.350 160.950 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 77* 77 77* 156.875 156.875 28b Rx only 162.000
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.525 83b Rx only 161.775
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.925
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.575 Frequency (MHz)
WX channel
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 Transmit Receive
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 80 157.025 161.625 1 RX only 162.550
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 80A 80A 157.025 157.025 2 RX only 162.400
13* 13 13* 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 81 157.075 161.675 3 RX only 162.475
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62A 156.125 156.125 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 4 RX only 162.425
15* 15* 15* 156.750 156.750 63 156.175 160.775 82 157.125 161.725 5 RX only 162.450
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63A 156.175 156.175 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 6 RX only 162.500
17* 17 17* 156.850 156.850 64 64 156.225 160.825 83 83 157.175 161.775 7 RX only 162.525
18 156.900 161.500 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 8 RX only 161.650
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 9 RX only 161.775
19 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225 10 RX only 163.275
*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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SPECIFICATIONS 12
GENERAL RECEIVER
• Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz • Receive system : Double-conversion
Receive 156.050–163.275 MHz superheterodyne
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E) • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV typical
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)
• Power supply requirement : BP-223, BP-224 only • Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
• Current drain (at 7.5 V DC) : TX High (5 W) 1.5 A typical. • Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
Max. audio 200 mA typical • Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typical
Power save 20 mA typical • Audio output power : 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C) with an 8 Ω load
• Useable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
• Dimensions : 61 (W) × 135(H) × 41(D) mm
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
(Projections not included) 213⁄32(W) × 55⁄16(H) × 15⁄8(D) inch
obligation.
• Weight (with BP-224) : Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz)

TRANSMITTER
• Output power (at 7.5 V DC) : 5 W (Hi) and 1 W (Low)
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency 11
modulation 12
• Max. frequency deviation : ±5 kHz
• Adjacent channel power : 70 dB
• Spurious emissions : Less than –68 dBc

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13 OPTIONS

D BATTERY CASE AND PACK D DC CABLES

• BP-223 BATTERY CASE • CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. Allows to charge the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter
• BP-224 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK socket. (For BC-119N)
7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES
Allows to charge the battery pack using 13.8 V power source in-
D CHARGERS stead of the AC adapter.
OPC-515L: For BC-119N
• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-103 CHARGER ADAPTER
OPC-656 : For BC-121N
+ BC-145 AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with
the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2
hours
• BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-103 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.)
+ BC-124 AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-103’s are re-
quired) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased sepa-
rately. Charging time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.
• BC-150 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/E or BM-95V AC ADAPTER
Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied
with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours

D BELT CLIPS
• MB-68 BELT CLIP
The same as supplied with the transceiver.
• MB-74N BELT CLIP
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.
• MB-87 SWIVEL BELT CLIP
Belt clip for swivel type.

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A-6297D-1EX-q
Printed in Japan
© 2003 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan