Icom IC-M88 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 saltwater. Otherwise, the trans- ceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inopera- ble due to salt crystallization.

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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