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Instruction Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM88
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.
Instruction Manual - Page 2
... is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.).
In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from your Icom radio generates RF energy that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... you with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-M88 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is included. *Appropriate license may be required. struction manual contains important operating instructions for Land use
The IC-M88 has 22 free channels reserved for the IC-M88. iii
22 free channels for land use (146-174MHz). With proper care this Icom product. No risk...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...a power source other countries.
and
are
securely attached to the fact that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. RWARNING! For U.S.A. The transceiver will ruin the ...exposed parts of the transceiver to water will result in an electric shock.
Icom, Icom Inc. NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is vertical. The IC-M88 employs...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... 16
8 SET MODE 17-21 SET mode programming 17 SET mode items 18
1 OPERATING RULES 1
9 BATTERY CHARGING 22-26
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 2-3
Battery charging 22
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4-7 Front, top and side panels 4
Battery cautions 22 Optional BP-226 battery case 24
Function display 6 4 BASIC OPERATION 8-12
AD-100 installation 25 Optional battery chargers 26...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... regulations.
However, non-licensed individuals may operate a transceiver. NOTE: Even though the IC-M88 is capable of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to have a current radio station license before using the transceiver.
Only a licensed radio operator may talk over all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...) • Push this switch, then set the squelch level with the battery release button. *Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a 'click' sound. q
Battery release button
CAUTION!: When pushing the battery release button, slide the battery pack slightly in the direction of the arrow (w), then lock it with [Y]/[Z]. • Manually opens the squelch for 1 sec...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
...SCN•DUAL].
• "SCRM" appears. BASIC OPERATION 4
Adjusting the squelch level
The IC-M88 has a squelch even though there is convenient for nighttime operation. q Push [SQL], then adjust ... for programming.
of inactivity. Voice scrambler operation
(Available for scrambler code setting details.
11
D Programming scramble codes
There are 11 squelch levels to normal condition.
Instruction Manual - Page 20
...desired weather channel with [CH/WX•U/I /C/L] for 1 sec., if desired. Starting a scan
Set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function in the ....
according to SET mode setting. (Channel 16 is emitted.
Push
DUAL
Scan starts. w Select the desired channel to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
Scan pauses ...
Instruction Manual - Page 22
... display
When Narrow, DTCS or CTCSS is set .
call channel programming) are same as below.
NOTE: The basic settings (e.g. Ask your local Icom dealer for simple communication with LMR transceivers in the USA, INT and CAN channel groups can be programmed. Moreover, any of the marine channels in the VHF band. 7 LAND CHANNEL OPERATION
LAND Channel...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
... item, if necessary. Starting item
Push [SQL]
* Available for the I/S version only 17 D SET mode operation
q Turn power OFF. 8 SET MODE
SET mode programming
SET mode is displayed in the dotted circle. r Push [Y]/[Z] to change the condition of the item.
t To..., LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator and scrambler code*.
Instruction Manual - Page 26
..., and informs you in case a problem is turned ON, then it switches to +163°F
(approx.) • Connected battery voltage • Water intrusion
PUSH
Self check OFF (default)
Self check ON
When error messages as shown below are displayed, see trouble shooting for preset intervals. Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error
20 8 SET MODE
D LCD contrast selection...
Instruction Manual - Page 27
..." "SC"
1 / 2 / 3* / 4 OFF / ON* OFF* / ON
Battery voltage indicator
"bt"
OFF* / ON
Scrambler code**
"cd"
1* / 2 / / 32
* default setting ** Available for I /S version only)
There are 32 codes (1 to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code.
In order to 32) available for programming. PUSH
SET MODE LIST
Function
Indication
Switch
Beep...
Instruction Manual - Page 30
... arrow (w) first, then firm the latch in the
direction of the battery case. (Fig.3)
CAUTION: • When installing batteries, make sure they are set correctly,
and do not mix new and old batteries together. • Keep battery contacts clean. The IC-M88 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7. However, the BP-226 meets JIS...
Instruction Manual - Page 34
... a while. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION. No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too deep. • Volume level is correct.
-
(Battery voltage)
more than 8.8 V.
not turn ON.
• Bad connection to the battery pack.
• Recharge the battery pack. • Check the connection to cancel the p. 12 function. Self check error. (Water intrusion)
•...
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