User manual ICOM IC-M2A

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM2A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as "Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ] See the "SET mode items" on p. q Push [CH/WX] to select a weather channel group. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel. e Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting weather channel group. Push U/I/C CH /WX 3 I Adjusting the squelch level The IC-M2A has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for scan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level. Appears durling squelch level adjustment. Each dot indicates the squelch level (Level 10: Max. squelch level) q Push [SQL·MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. I Lock function This function electronically locks all keys, except [PTT], [SQL·MONI] and [H/L·LOCK] to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. · Push [H/L·LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. - Only [PTT], [H/L·LOCK] and [SQL·MONI] are functional. - "SQL" indicator and squelch level indicator appear. - There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely open; 10 is the maximum squelch level. - When no keys are pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition. w Push [SQL·MONI] again to return to normal condition. Appears while the lock function is used. 7 3 BASIC OPERATION IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec. For U. S. A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc. , the IC-M2A has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min. q Power ON w Set volume t Push to transmit y Release to receive w Set squelch level r Set output power I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. - Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary. Refer to the previous page for details. w Push* [SQL·MONI] for 1 sec. , and rotate volume to set audio output level. *According to Monitor action selection in SET mode (p. 14). e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. - When receiving a signal, "BUSY" appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. (The S/RF meter appears while S/RF meter turned ON in SET mode. ) - Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this point. r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary. - "LOW" appears when low power is selected; "MID" appears when middle power is selected; no indicator appears when high power is selected. - Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. - Some channels are for low power only. t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. [. . . ] (Water intrusion error) · "TAG" channels are not programmed. · Beep tones are turned OFF. · Push [H/L·LOCK] for 1 sec. · Set the desired channels as "TAG" channels. 12 · Set the beep tones to AUTO or 1­10 in SET p. [. . . ]