User manual ICOM IC-GM1600E

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL iGM1600E SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. [. . . ] to turn the lock function ON and OFF. I Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level. 12 for details of the monitor switch action. to activate the monitor function. ·" " appears and audio is emitted. Push for 1 sec. Appears while the lock function is used. I VOX function (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmission without pushing [PTT] when you speak into microphone; then automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking (hands-free operation becomes possible). NOTE: An optional headset and optional headset adapter (OPC-1392) is required for the VOX operation. Push and hold [SQL·MONI], then push [Hi/Lo· ] to turn the VOX function ON/OFF while connecting the headset and optional headset adapter to [MIC/SP] connector. · "VOX" appears on the LCD while the VOX function turns ON. · The "VOX gain" and "VOX delay" can be set on the SET mode. 14) I Signal strength indicator function The received signal strength level is indicated by number of bars as below. This indicator can be hidden by using the set mode (p. Indication Signal strength 10 Strong Middle Weak No signal or very weak SET MODE I SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 9 transceiver functions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, LCD contrast selection, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal strength indicator, squelch sensitivity function, VOX gain and VOX delay. 5 4 5 D SET mode operation q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL·MONI], turn power ON to enter the SET mode. · "bp" (Beep tone function setting) appears. e Push [SQL·MONI] or [SQL·MONI] and [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, if necessary. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired condition of the item. t Push [16] to exit the SET mode. D SET MODE ITEMS The displays show the default settings, and the selected item is displayed in the dotted circle. VOX gain* VOX delay* Beep tone Monitor switch LCD contrast *Available for on-board use only Starting item : Push Push and : Push and Signal strength Squelch sensitivity indicator Battery voltage Self check 11 5 SET MODE I SET mode items D Beep tone function "bP" You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. When "ON" is selected, a fixed beep (Pi) sounds, and when "US" is selected, the preset beeps (e. g. do, re, mi) sound. · Beep tone synchronises with the volume level. · The beeps sound during call channel programming even if this function is turned OFF. D LCD contrast selection "LC" The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. · 1 (bright)­4 (dark); 3 (default) Push Middle contrast (default) Low contrast Push Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF D Monitor switch action "Sq" The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function temporarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) settings as shown below. · Pu (PUSH): After pushing [SQL·MONI] for 1 sec. , the squelch opens and emits audio. The squelch is held open while continuously pushing and holding [SQL·MONI]. (default) · Ho (HOLD): After pushing [SQL·MONI] for 1 sec. , the squelch opens and emits audio even [SQL·MONI] is released. To close the squelch, push any switch. Push Push setting (default) Hold setting 12 SET MODE 5 D Self check function "SC" The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON. Afterwards, the radio switches to normal operation mode. · Temperature : Outside of ­35°C to +80°C (approx. ) · Connected battery voltage D Battery voltage indicator "bt" This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery pack's voltage when the power is ON. · The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. [. . . ] ously while not speak· Set the VOX gain to dulling. ing when using VOX function. 9 10 -- p. 14 21 11 SPECIFICATIONS ï RECEIVER · Receive system : 156. 300­156. 875 MHz : 16K0G3E : 25 kHz : Battery packs (BP-234, BP-224* or BP-225*) *For on board only : TX High (2 W) 1. 0 A typical Max. audio 200 mA typical : ­20°C to +55°C : ±1. 5 kHz (­20°C to +55°C) : 50 : 65(W) × 145(H) × 44(D) mm : Approx. [. . . ]