FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M90 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-M90.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORDDEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

FEATURES

☞Waterproof construction

Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- ment, the IC-M90 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-225.

In addition to, the speaker grill adopts a new structure which drains water or seawater easily.

☞Dualwatch and tri-watch functions

Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel of your choice (dualwatch), or while receiving one other channel of your choice and the call channle (Ch 09) (tri- watch). See p. 14 for details.

☞Large, easy-to-read LCD

With dimensions of 19(H) ⋅ 35(W) mm; 3⁄4(H) ⋅ 13⁄8(W) inch, the IC-M90’s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

☞Simple operation

6 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-handed op-

NOTE

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If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

eration.