Genius IC-M21 instruction manual Word Definition Rwarning, May occur, Equipment damage may occur

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M21 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s su- perior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M21.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

DEFINITION

RWARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock

may occur.

 

 

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

FEATURES

Water resistant construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- ment, the IC-M21 meets JIS water resistant specification grade 7 while using BP-223 or BP-224.

Dual watch and tri-watch functions*

Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis- tress 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.

*This function may not be available depending on version.

Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 24(H) 35(W) mm, the IC-M21’s func- tion display is easy to read and shows operating condi- tions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Simple operation

Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation.

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Contents IM21 Case of Emergency Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with FreshIf disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk Word Definition RwarningMay occur Equipment damage may occurPage Table of Contents Radio licenses Operating RulesPriorities Privacy0PTT Switch PTT Panel DescriptionFront, top and side panels If the seal is damaged, water resistant is not guaranteed Battery Case Release Screw To remove the battery caseDuplex Indicator Transmit Indicator pBusy Indicator p Scan Indicator p0BATTERY Indicator 5TRANSMIT Power Indicator3CHANNEL Number Readout Call channel Basic OperationChannel selection ChannelAppears while the lock function is used Adjusting the squelch levelPush SQLMONI, then adjust the squelch level with Y/Z Lock functionReceiving and transmitting Rotate OFF/VOL clockwise to turn power onPower on Set volume Push to Transmit Release to receive Set squelch level Set output powerCall channel programming Automatic backlightingPush any key except for PTT to turn the backlighting on DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Simulation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHDescription OperationNormal Scan Scan OperationScan types Priority ScanTo stop the scan, push Scntag Setting tag channelsTo cancel the tag channel setting, push Scntag for 1 sec Starting a scanBeep tone bP SET ModeSET mode programming SET mode itemsMonitor action selection Sq Scan resume timer StScan indicator blinks while scanning Auto scan function ASSelf check function SC Auto power save function PSContrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels LCD contrast selection LCBattery voltage indicator bt Meter/RF meter indicator SrFunction Indication Switch Battery Charging Battery chargingBattery cautions Charging connections Installing batteries Battery caseOptional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103 Handstrap Supplied Accessories and AttachmentsSupplied accessories Flexible antennaTo attach Swivel belt clipTo remove Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionCeiver works properly or not Low power only Channel ListInternational channels Specifications and Options SpecificationsOptions 0560 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan Count on us