User manual ICOM IC-M32

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM32 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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 W ARN ING NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ] 12) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. to select the call channel in the selected channel group. · "CALL" and the call channel number appear. · Each channel group may have its own call channel after programming a call channel. See the "Call channel programming" on p. 12 for details. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. q Push [16·9] to select Channel 16. w Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. 9 w Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. 9 Push Push for 1 sec. 8 BASIC OPERATION 4 D U. S. A. , International and Canadian channels There are 57 U. S. A. , 57 International, and 61 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. q Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to select a regular channel. · If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX·U/I/C] again. D Weather channels There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather channels possible in USA only). q Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to select the weather channel group. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel. e Push [CH/WX·U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting the weather channel group. U/I/C 4 w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. · "DUP" appears for duplex channels. e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX·U/I/C] for 1 sec. · U. S. A. , International and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence. Push Push for 1 sec. U/I/C U/I/C U. S. A. The IC-M32 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while in another channel (when the power save function is turned ON) or during scanning. See the "SET mode items" on p. 18 for details. U/I/C International channels Canadian channels 9 4 BASIC OPERATION I Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with [+]/[­]. Push [+]/[­] to adjust the volume level. · "VOL" indicator starts blinking. · There are 32 volume levels to choose. · When no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition. I Adjusting the squelch level The IC-M32 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. [. . . ] · Beep tones are turned OFF. · Push [H/L·LOCK] for 1 sec. · Set the desired channels as "TAG" channels. 15 · Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User p. -- 9 10 · The temperature is outside of ­25°C to · Leave the transceiver at room temperature +65°C; ­13°F to +149°F (approx) for a while. [. . . ]