Icom IC-M88 instruction manual S.A., International and Canadian channels

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DU.S.A., International and Canadian channels

There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International, and 61 Canadian chan- nels. These channel groups may be specified for the operat- ing area.

qPush [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to select a regular channel.

If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] again. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.

“DUP” appears for duplex channels.

eTo change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] for 1 sec.

U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence. Depending on the setting, LAND channel can be se- lected. See the “LAND CHANNEL OPERATION” on p. 16 for de- tails.

Push for 1 sec.

U/I/C/L

U/I/C/L

U.S.A. channels

 

U/I/C/L

 

International channels

Canadian channels

BASIC OPERATION 4

DWeather channels (Available for USA version only) There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts.

qPush [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to select the weather channel group. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel.

e Push [CH/WX•U/I/C/L] to return to the condition before se- lecting the weather channel group.

U/I/C/L

Push

For your convenience: The IC-M88 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving in another channel or during scanning. See the “SET mode items” on p. 18 for details.

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Contents IM88 Safety Training Information Case of Emergency Clean the Transceiver Thoroughly with FreshIf disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk Word Definition RwarningMay occur Equipment damage may occurPrecaution Table of Contents Radio licenses Operating RulesPriorities PrivacySupplied Accessories and Attachments Supplied accessoriesSwivel belt clip Handstrap Flexible antennaFront, top and side panels Panel Description0PTT Switch PTT Channel UP/DOWN Switches Y/ZCHANNEL/WEATHER Channel Switch CH/WXU/I/C/L Squelch Switch SQL pFunction display 2DUPLEX Indicator 3SUB Channel Readout4CHANNEL Number Readout Channel 9 Call channel Basic OperationChannel selection ChannelTo change the channel group, push CH/WXU/I/C/L for 1 sec S.A., International and Canadian channelsReceiving and transmitting Rotate VOL clockwise to turn power onActivating the scrambler Adjusting the squelch levelVoice scrambler operation Automatic backlightingLock function Call channel programmingNormal Scan Scan OperationScan types Priority ScanStarting a scan Setting tag channelsDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Simulation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHDescription OperationLand Channel Group Land Channel OperationPush SQL SET ModeSET mode programming SET mode operationWeather alert function AL SET mode itemsScan resume timer St Beep tone function bPAutomatic backlighting bL Monitor switch action SqAuto scan function AS Dual/Tri-watch function dtAuto power save function PS LCD contrast selection LCSelf check function SC Function Indication Switch Battery voltage indicator btBattery charging Battery ChargingEyelet Charging connectionsOptional BP-226 battery case AD-100 installation Optional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE HM-138 DescriptionAttachments Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingUSA INT VHF Marine Channel ListGeneral Receiver SpecificationsIM88 Quick ReferenceVoice Scrambler p Options Count on us