Icom IC-M88 instruction manual Word Definition Rwarning, May occur, Equipment damage may occur

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M88 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-M88.

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

☞22 free channels for land use

The IC-M88 has 22 free channels reserved for Land use (146–174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is program- mable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is included.

*Appropriate license may be required.

☞Tough waterproof construction

The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and un- hospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 is dropped into water, it’s waterproofing* will pro- tect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets the military specifications (MIL-STD).

*Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth for 30 minutes)

☞Simple operation

6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the vol- ume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to oper- ate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit but- tons make night time operation simple.

☞Intrinsically safe (I/S) version available