Icom IC-M88 instruction manual Operating Rules, Priorities, Privacy, Radio licenses

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DPriorities

Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.

You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.

False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

DPrivacy

Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law- fully be used in any way.

Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

DRadio licenses

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in- cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.

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(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.

A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu- lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

NOTE: Even though the IC-M88 is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can- not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.

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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 Supplied Accessories and AttachmentsSwivel 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 3SUB Channel Readout 2DUPLEX Indicator4CHANNEL 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 dtLCD contrast selection LC Auto power save function PSSelf check function SC Function Indication Switch Battery voltage indicator btBattery charging Battery ChargingEyelet Charging connectionsOptional BP-226 battery case AD-100 installation Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 Optional battery chargersRapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 HM-138 Description SPEAKER-MICROPHONEAttachments Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingUSA INT VHF Marine Channel ListGeneral Receiver SpecificationsIM88 Quick ReferenceVoice Scrambler p Options Count on us