Instruction Manual
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...." 2. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. S tate the nature of personal injury, fire or electric shock. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for choosing this product should provide you with Icom's state of the art technology...IC-M85UL. "LOCATED AT your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call sign or other information which might facilitate the rescue. This product is designed and built with years of vessel). 3. USING CHANNEL...
...." 2. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. S tate the nature of personal injury, fire or electric shock. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for choosing this product should provide you with Icom's state of the art technology...IC-M85UL. "LOCATED AT your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call sign or other information which might facilitate the rescue. This product is designed and built with years of vessel). 3. USING CHANNEL...
Instruction Manual
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... a ringing in your dealer for use . NEVER use or charge Icom battery packs with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. R DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in bags, and so on. NEVER operate the transceiver with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use with Icom transceivers or charged with metal objects. Shorting...
... a ringing in your dealer for use . NEVER use or charge Icom battery packs with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. R DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in bags, and so on. NEVER operate the transceiver with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use with Icom transceivers or charged with metal objects. Shorting...
Instruction Manual
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...set low, the beeps of their respective holders. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on. iii CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New... use by Icom. The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for the destruction, damage to, or performance of the specified temperature range: Operating temperature range: -30°C (-22˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) Keep the transceiver ...
...set low, the beeps of their respective holders. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on. iii CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New... use by Icom. The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for the destruction, damage to, or performance of the specified temperature range: Operating temperature range: -30°C (-22˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) Keep the transceiver ...
Instruction Manual
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...; Function display 6 4 BATTERY CHARGING 7 ■■ Battery caution 7 ■■ Charging caution 8 ■■ Battery charger 9 5 BASIC OPERATION 11 ■■ Selecting a channel 11 ■■ Receiving and transmitting 13 ■■ Adjusting the squelch level 14 ■■ Using the VOX function 14 ■■ Using the AquaQuake water draining function 14 6 SCAN 15 ■■ Scan types 15 ■■ Favorite channels 16 ■■ Starting a scan 16...
...; Function display 6 4 BATTERY CHARGING 7 ■■ Battery caution 7 ■■ Charging caution 8 ■■ Battery charger 9 5 BASIC OPERATION 11 ■■ Selecting a channel 11 ■■ Receiving and transmitting 13 ■■ Adjusting the squelch level 14 ■■ Using the VOX function 14 ■■ Using the AquaQuake water draining function 14 6 SCAN 15 ■■ Scan types 15 ■■ Favorite channels 16 ■■ Starting a scan 16...
Instruction Manual
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Ask dealer for 1 second to display the battery health and battery cycle. (p. 18) y FAVORITE CHANNEL KEY [FAV] (p. 16) zzPush to select a Favorite channel. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to open . !1 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] zzRotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. r SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEY [SQL] (p. 14) zzPush to enter or exit the Squelch Adjustment mode. 5 zzHold down to transmit, release to receive. t TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] zzPush to set to only low power. zzHold down for...
Ask dealer for 1 second to display the battery health and battery cycle. (p. 18) y FAVORITE CHANNEL KEY [FAV] (p. 16) zzPush to select a Favorite channel. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to open . !1 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL] zzRotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. r SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEY [SQL] (p. 14) zzPush to enter or exit the Squelch Adjustment mode. 5 zzHold down to transmit, release to receive. t TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] zzPush to set to only low power. zzHold down for...
Instruction Manual
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.... In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in areas with little use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. 5 R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a 6 lightning storm. Always disconnect the power 7 adapter before a storm. 8 R WARNING! While charging, at the following temperature range: -20°C ~ +50°C (-4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month) -20...
.... In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in areas with little use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging. 5 R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a 6 lightning storm. Always disconnect the power 7 adapter before a storm. 8 R WARNING! While charging, at the following temperature range: -20°C ~ +50°C (-4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month) -20...
Instruction Manual
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... to turn 6 ON the Weather Alert. ••" " is displayed. 7 5. DDWeather channels The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to exit the 8 Set mode. 9 Weather channel list 10 Channel Frequency Channel Frequency (MHz) 11 (MHz) 12 1 162.550 6 162.500 2 162.400 7 162.525 13 3 162.475 8 4 162.425 9 161.650 161.775 14 5 162.450 10 163.275 15 16 12 The transceiver automatically detects a Weather Alert tone...
... to turn 6 ON the Weather Alert. ••" " is displayed. 7 5. DDWeather channels The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to exit the 8 Set mode. 9 Weather channel list 10 Channel Frequency Channel Frequency (MHz) 11 (MHz) 12 1 162.550 6 162.500 2 162.400 7 162.525 13 3 162.475 8 4 162.425 9 161.650 161.775 14 5 162.450 10 163.275 15 16 12 The transceiver automatically detects a Weather Alert tone...
Instruction Manual
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... speak into the microphone to receive. NOTE: ••To conserve battery power, the Power Save function automatically turns ON when no signal is cut off , and "TOT" blinks. NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be cut OFF, "TOT" is displayed for 10 seconds, and you cannot transmit until it is cut off , a beep sounds to prevent prolonged...
... speak into the microphone to receive. NOTE: ••To conserve battery power, the Power Save function automatically turns ON when no signal is cut off , and "TOT" blinks. NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be cut OFF, "TOT" is displayed for 10 seconds, and you cannot transmit until it is cut off , a beep sounds to prevent prolonged...
Instruction Manual
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... exit the Squelch Adjustment mode. 11 ■■Using the VOX function NOTE: The optional PTT switch cable and headset are required to turn ON the 7 function. 8 ••" " is displayed. ••A low frequency vibration beep sounds for 10 seconds to 9 2. Rotate [DIAL] to be heard only while draining function 2 receiving a signal that you can receive only stronger signals. The AquaQuake Water Draining function 4 signals. removes water...
... exit the Squelch Adjustment mode. 11 ■■Using the VOX function NOTE: The optional PTT switch cable and headset are required to turn ON the 7 function. 8 ••" " is displayed. ••A low frequency vibration beep sounds for 10 seconds to 9 2. Rotate [DIAL] to be heard only while draining function 2 receiving a signal that you can receive only stronger signals. The AquaQuake Water Draining function 4 signals. removes water...
Instruction Manual
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... all channels will be sure to adjust 8 the squelch to change the scanning direction. 6 2. LLNon-Favorite channels are no favorite channel, all Favorite channels. Example: Starting a Normal Scan SCAN OPERATION 6 ■■Starting a scan 1 1. TIP: You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as a Favorite channel is displayed, when the channel is displayed while scanning. Push [SCAN] to start a scan. 2 ••During a Normal scan, "SCAN" blinks. 3 ••During a Priority scan, " " is received, the scan pauses...
... all channels will be sure to adjust 8 the squelch to change the scanning direction. 6 2. LLNon-Favorite channels are no favorite channel, all Favorite channels. Example: Starting a Normal Scan SCAN OPERATION 6 ■■Starting a scan 1 1. TIP: You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as a Favorite channel is displayed, when the channel is displayed while scanning. Push [SCAN] to start a scan. 2 ••During a Normal scan, "SCAN" blinks. 3 ••During a Priority scan, " " is received, the scan pauses...
Instruction Manual
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... using the transceiver with LMR/PMR transceivers in the VHF band. Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and LMR/PMR zzHold down [H/L] for 1 second to display the battery cycle. ••Displayed for 5 seconds. 5 LLThe battery health is indicated by the status indicator. 6 frequency setting details. 7 DDSelecting the LAND channel group 8 zzHold down [U/I/C/L] for 1 second to change the channel...
... using the transceiver with LMR/PMR transceivers in the VHF band. Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and LMR/PMR zzHold down [H/L] for 1 second to display the battery cycle. ••Displayed for 5 seconds. 5 LLThe battery health is indicated by the status indicator. 6 frequency setting details. 7 DDSelecting the LAND channel group 8 zzHold down [U/I/C/L] for 1 second to change the channel...
Instruction Manual
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... option. 5. 9 SET MODE ■■Using the Set mode You can customize the transceiver settings to select an item. 4. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Push [SQL] or [H/L] to suit your preference and operating style. * The "CH Display" item is displayed. 3. You can set seldom changed settings in the Set mode. W hile holding down [SQL], turn ON the transceiver to enter the Set mode. ••The "Beep" item is displayed for each selectable channel group. 1.
... option. 5. 9 SET MODE ■■Using the Set mode You can customize the transceiver settings to select an item. 4. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Push [SQL] or [H/L] to suit your preference and operating style. * The "CH Display" item is displayed. 3. You can set seldom changed settings in the Set mode. W hile holding down [SQL], turn ON the transceiver to enter the Set mode. ••The "Beep" item is displayed for each selectable channel group. 1.
Instruction Manual
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... detect a Weather Alert tone. ••ON: The transceiver detects the 1050 Hz Weather Alert tone on a channel, the scan pauses for silent operation. ••ON: When a key is set to "Priority," which monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel, even while receiving a signal on the transceiver's version or presettings. If 6 the signal disappears in less than 5 seconds, the 7 scan immediately resumes. 8 DDAuto Scan " " 9 Turns the Automatic Scan function...
... detect a Weather Alert tone. ••ON: The transceiver detects the 1050 Hz Weather Alert tone on a channel, the scan pauses for silent operation. ••ON: When a key is set to "Priority," which monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel, even while receiving a signal on the transceiver's version or presettings. If 6 the signal disappears in less than 5 seconds, the 7 scan immediately resumes. 8 DDAuto Scan " " 9 Turns the Automatic Scan function...
Instruction Manual
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... channel number is set to Low. DDBacklight " " Turns the Automatic Backlight function ON or OFF. ••OFF: The function is OFF. ••ON: The Power Save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit of the transceiver at specific intervals. 21 DDCH Display Selects the number of time the transmitter stays ON after you stop speaking before the VOX switches to receive. DDPower...
... channel number is set to Low. DDBacklight " " Turns the Automatic Backlight function ON or OFF. ••OFF: The function is OFF. ••ON: The Power Save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit of the transceiver at specific intervals. 21 DDCH Display Selects the number of time the transmitter stays ON after you stop speaking before the VOX switches to receive. DDPower...
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... ~ 174.000 MHz ••Mode: Marine 16K0G3E LMR 16K0F3E (Wide)/11K0F3E (Narrow) ••Channel spacing: Marine ±25 kHz LMR ±25 kHz (Wide), ±12.5 kHz (Narrow) ••Current drain (at 7.2 V DC): TX High (5 W) 1.5 A typical Maximum audio 450 mA typical ••Frequency stability: ±5.0 ppm ••Operating temperature range: Marine -20...
... ~ 174.000 MHz ••Mode: Marine 16K0G3E LMR 16K0F3E (Wide)/11K0F3E (Narrow) ••Channel spacing: Marine ±25 kHz LMR ±25 kHz (Wide), ±12.5 kHz (Narrow) ••Current drain (at 7.2 V DC): TX High (5 W) 1.5 A typical Maximum audio 450 mA typical ••Frequency stability: ±5.0 ppm ••Operating temperature range: Marine -20...
Instruction Manual
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... speaker microphone. The HM-184UL meets IP67 requirements for details. Ask your dealer for details. 24 The charger version 4 is ON and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 DDChargers ••BC-227 rapid charger + BC-123S ac adapter, OPC-515L dc power cable To rapidly charge the battery pack. NOTE: Use the...
... speaker microphone. The HM-184UL meets IP67 requirements for details. Ask your dealer for details. 24 The charger version 4 is ON and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 DDChargers ••BC-227 rapid charger + BC-123S ac adapter, OPC-515L dc power cable To rapidly charge the battery pack. NOTE: Use the...
Instruction Manual
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... TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The transceiver does • The battery is locked. Little or no sound comes from the speaker grill. • Change channels. • Push [H/L] to lock or unlock the keypad. does not work. • H old down [ ] for low power or receive only by regulations. • The output power is set to low. • Adjust the squelch level. • Adjust the volume level. • Use the AquaQuake Water Draining function to remove...
... TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The transceiver does • The battery is locked. Little or no sound comes from the speaker grill. • Change channels. • Push [H/L] to lock or unlock the keypad. does not work. • H old down [ ] for low power or receive only by regulations. • The output power is set to low. • Adjust the squelch level. • Adjust the volume level. • Use the AquaQuake Water Draining function to remove...
Instruction Manual
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... the total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that can cause the radio to transmit by the manufacturer for use with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by pushing the [PTT] switch. ••ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which persons...
... the total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that can cause the radio to transmit by the manufacturer for use with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by pushing the [PTT] switch. ••ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which persons...
Instruction Manual
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... B Backlight 21 Basic operation 11 Battery 7 Battery cycle 18 Battery health 18 Caution 7 Charger 9 Charging caution 8 C Chaanel Selecting 11 Call channel 11 Channel group 12 Channel list 26 Favorite channels 16 Land channel 18 Weather channels 12 D Dualwatch 17 F Function display 6 L Lock key 5 O Operating rules 1 Options 24 P Panel description 5 R Receiving 13 S Scan Normal scan 15 Priority scan 15 Set mode 19 AquaQuake action 22 Auto scan 20 Auto volume up 22 Beep 20 Channel display 21 Contrast 21...
... B Backlight 21 Basic operation 11 Battery 7 Battery cycle 18 Battery health 18 Caution 7 Charger 9 Charging caution 8 C Chaanel Selecting 11 Call channel 11 Channel group 12 Channel list 26 Favorite channels 16 Land channel 18 Weather channels 12 D Dualwatch 17 F Function display 6 L Lock key 5 O Operating rules 1 Options 24 P Panel description 5 R Receiving 13 S Scan Normal scan 15 Priority scan 15 Set mode 19 AquaQuake action 22 Auto scan 20 Auto volume up 22 Beep 20 Channel display 21 Contrast 21...
Ul Information
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... change batteries or accessories in an explosive atmosphere. NEVER charge the BP-292UL (with Icom BP-292UL battery pack. Batteries must only be non-hazardous, non-classified safe location. Dispose of Components may impair intrinsic safety. Replace Li-ion battery pack Model Number BP-292UL manufactured by Icom Inc. DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE PRESENT. Class III. Substitution of used battery...
... change batteries or accessories in an explosive atmosphere. NEVER charge the BP-292UL (with Icom BP-292UL battery pack. Batteries must only be non-hazardous, non-classified safe location. Dispose of Components may impair intrinsic safety. Replace Li-ion battery pack Model Number BP-292UL manufactured by Icom Inc. DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE PRESENT. Class III. Substitution of used battery...