Icom IC-M32 instruction manual Foreword, Word Definition Rwarning

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M32 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art 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-M32.

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-M32 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-224.

☞Dualwatch 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 16(H) ⋅ 32(W) mm; 5⁄8(H) ⋅ 11⁄4(W) inch, the IC-M32’s function display is easy to read and shows op- erating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

☞Simple operation

9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op- eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are located on the front panel for convenient one-hand opera- tion.