User manual ICOM IC-M59EURO

[. . . ] NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) away from the lips, and the transceiver is vertical. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-215. [. . . ] Use the supplied screws only when attaching the belt clip. 6 BASIC OPERATION s Channel selection × Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress channel. It 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. ¯ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select operating channel. 4 × Channel 9 (Call channels) Channel 9 is the pleasure call channel. q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON, then set to the 10 o'clock position. · Turn [SQL] clockwise to mute any audio noise if necessary. CAUTION: If the comment, "WET INSIDE", appears, turn the power OFF immediately, and contact your local dealer, or service center. t Release [PTT] to receive. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power which can be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec. RECOMMENDATION: Use the optional speaker-microphone during voice scrambling operation for much clearer audio readability. 10 BASIC OPERATION 4 s Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select channel 9, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. · "CALL" and call channel number appear. TAG USA r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. TAG CALL USA t Push [16·9] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. TAG CALL USA TAG CALL USA · The call channel number and channel group stop flashing. e Push [16·9] again for 5 sec. (until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition. · Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flashes. TAG CALL USA 11 5 SCAN OPERATIONS s Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, weather alert and an automatic scan start function is available for standby convenience. 17, 18) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communication use. Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. 17) NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* CH 03 CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04 Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16. When a signal is detected on channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears. [. . . ] to select the call channel. · USA/International/Canadian channels USA CAN e Push [16·9] for 5 sec. (until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) Push U/I/C INT r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired for 2 sec. channel. t Push [16·9] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to salt water. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. 14 n SET MODE (pgs. 16­19) q While pushing [MONI], turn power ON. [. . . ]