Icom IC-M2A instruction manual Case of Emergency, Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with Fresh

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

❍USING CHANNEL 16

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.

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH

WATER after exposure to salt water.

Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

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Contents IM2A Safety Training Information Case of Emergency Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with FreshWord Definition Rwarning For U.S.A. only Table of Contents Radio licenses Operating RulesPriorities Privacy0PTT Switch PTT Panel DescriptionFront, top and side panels To attach the battery case Battery Case Release Screw To remove the battery caseFunction display 0SUB Channel Readout 1BATTERY Indicator5CHANNEL Group Indicator p 6TRANSMIT Power IndicatorChannel 9 Call channel Basic OperationChannel selection ChannelAdjusting the squelch level Lock functionWeather channels Push Y/Z to select the desired channel Rotate OFF/VOL clockwise to turn power onPush H/L to select the output power if necessary Receiving and transmittingAutomatic backlighting Call channel programmingDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Simulation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHDescription OperationNormal Scan Scan OperationScan types Priority ScanStarting a scan Setting tag channelsBeep tone bP SET ModeSET mode programming SET mode itemsMonitor action selection Sq Scan resume timer StPriority scan function Pr Auto scan function ASLCD contrast selection LC Auto power save function PSContrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels Automatic backlighting bLBattery voltage indicator bt Meter/RF meter indicator SrFunction Indication Switch Recycling information U.S.A. only Battery ChargingBattery charging Battery cautionsCharging 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 Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingChannel List Low power onlySpecifications and Options SpecificationsOptions Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan
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