Icom IC-M2A instruction manual Word Definition Rwarning

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M2A 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-M2A.

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.

 

 

 

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FEATURES

Waterproof construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- ment, the IC-M2A meets JIS waterproof 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.

Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 24(H) 35(W) mm, the IC-M2A’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 IM2A Safety Training Information Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with Fresh Case of EmergencyWord Definition Rwarning For U.S.A. only Table of Contents Operating Rules PrioritiesPrivacy Radio licensesPanel Description 0PTT Switch PTTFront, top and side panels Battery Case Release Screw To remove the battery case To attach the battery caseFunction display 1BATTERY Indicator 5CHANNEL Group Indicator p6TRANSMIT Power Indicator 0SUB Channel ReadoutBasic Operation Channel selectionChannel Channel 9 Call channelLock function Adjusting the squelch levelWeather channels Rotate OFF/VOL clockwise to turn power on Push H/L to select the output power if necessaryReceiving and transmitting Push Y/Z to select the desired channelCall channel programming Automatic backlightingDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH DescriptionOperation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SimulationScan Operation Scan typesPriority Scan Normal ScanSetting tag channels Starting a scanSET Mode SET mode programmingSET mode items Beep tone bPScan resume timer St Priority scan function PrAuto scan function AS Monitor action selection SqAuto power save function PS Contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levelsAutomatic backlighting bL LCD contrast selection LCMeter/RF meter indicator Sr Battery voltage indicator btFunction Indication Switch Battery Charging Battery chargingBattery cautions Recycling information U.S.A. onlyInstalling batteries Battery case Charging connectionsRapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-103 Optional battery chargersRapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-103 Supplied Accessories and Attachments Supplied accessoriesFlexible antenna HandstrapSwivel belt clip To attachTo remove Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionLow power only Channel ListSpecifications Specifications and OptionsOptions Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan