Instruction Manual
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...proper antenna at- In addition, your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.). Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility To ensure that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to minimize such hazards... transmit for use by individuals aware of total radio use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 31 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio generates RF energy that your Icom radio complies with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio....
...proper antenna at- In addition, your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, etc.). Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility To ensure that can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to minimize such hazards... transmit for use by individuals aware of total radio use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 31 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio generates RF energy that your Icom radio complies with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio....
Instruction Manual
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...the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in serious damage to the transceiver. The transceiver will result in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other than the BP-226 or BP-227. The IC-M88 employs waterproof con-...sunlight or in an electric shock. BE CAREFUL! This may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. Icom, Icom Inc. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the fact that the transceiver may pose a fire hazard or result in areas...
...the antenna and battery pack are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in serious damage to the transceiver. The transceiver will result in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other than the BP-226 or BP-227. The IC-M88 employs waterproof con-...sunlight or in an electric shock. BE CAREFUL! This may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. Icom, Icom Inc. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the fact that the transceiver may pose a fire hazard or result in areas...
Instruction Manual
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... v Function display 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...
... v Function display 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 • Stopper for the swivel belt clip 1 • Screws for the swivel belt clip 2 • Flexible antenna 1 • Handstrap 1 • Battery pack (BP-227 1 • AC adapter (BC-147A/E 1 • Battery charger (BC-152 1 *Depending on version w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the stopper to the...
... 1 • Stopper for the swivel belt clip 1 • Screws for the swivel belt clip 2 • Flexible antenna 1 • Handstrap 1 • Battery pack (BP-227 1 • AC adapter (BC-147A/E 1 • Battery charger (BC-152 1 *Depending on version w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the stopper to the...
Instruction Manual
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...the selected channel group when both switches are available. • Push to return to receive. The battery pack is selected. ï BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON To release the battery pack: Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (q) as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed ... monitoring while pushed and held. • While pushing 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. release to the condition before selecting the channel when the priority channel...
...the selected channel group when both switches are available. • Push to return to receive. The battery pack is selected. ï BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON To release the battery pack: Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (q) as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed ... monitoring while pushed and held. • While pushing 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. release to the condition before selecting the channel when the priority channel...
Instruction Manual
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3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required Discharged 6 " " blinks while monitoring. i r SCAN INDICATOR (p. 14) !7 o Blinks while scanning. !0 !6 !1 t LOCK INDICATOR (p....Appears when a tag channel is activated. y NARROW INDICATOR (p. 16) Appears when narrow channel spacing is selected. (LAND !4 !3 channel group only) u BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required Discharged 6 " " blinks while monitoring. i r SCAN INDICATOR (p. 14) !7 o Blinks while scanning. !0 !6 !1 t LOCK INDICATOR (p....Appears when a tag channel is activated. y NARROW INDICATOR (p. 16) Appears when narrow channel spacing is selected. (LAND !4 !3 channel group only) u BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
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... the squelch function to select the output power if necessary. - Further adjustment of continuous transmission. after 5 min. Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for GMDSS use). This timer cuts a transmission OFF after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm ... level. no signal is emitted from your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer function. "LOW" appears when low power is released. (default) e Push [SQL] for 1 sec. (see the SET...
... the squelch function to select the output power if necessary. - Further adjustment of continuous transmission. after 5 min. Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for GMDSS use). This timer cuts a transmission OFF after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm ... level. no signal is emitted from your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. For U.S.A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the IC-M88 has a time-out timer function. "LOW" appears when low power is released. (default) e Push [SQL] for 1 sec. (see the SET...
Instruction Manual
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... function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/triwatch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator and scrambler code*.
... function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/triwatch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator and scrambler code*.
Instruction Manual
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... D Self check function "SC" The self check function checks transceiver conditions by deactivating the receiver circuit for advice (p. 28). Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error 20 PUSH Auto power save ON (default) Auto power save function reduces current drain by itself, 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 checked after the power ...
... D Self check function "SC" The self check function checks transceiver conditions by deactivating the receiver circuit for advice (p. 28). Temperature error Battery voltage error Water intrusion error 20 PUSH Auto power save ON (default) Auto power save function reduces current drain by itself, 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 checked after the power ...
Instruction Manual
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... tone function "bP" OFF / ON* / US Weather alert function "AL" OFF* / ON Priority scan function "Pr" OFF* / ON Battery voltage OFF (default) Battery voltage ON Scan resume timer Auto scan function "St" "AS" OFF* / ON OFF* / ON D Scrambler code "cd" (Available for ...LC" "PS" "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 programming. SET MODE 8 D Battery voltage indicator "bt" This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected...
... tone function "bP" OFF / ON* / US Weather alert function "AL" OFF* / ON Priority scan function "Pr" OFF* / ON Battery voltage OFF (default) Battery voltage ON Scan resume timer Auto scan function "St" "AS" OFF* / ON OFF* / ON D Scrambler code "cd" (Available for ...LC" "PS" "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 programming. SET MODE 8 D Battery voltage indicator "bt" This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected...
Instruction Manual
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... even after discharge, or use another manufacturer's charger. • Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A/E) for BC-152. AVOID leaving the battery pack in intervals, and not for extended periods is functioning within -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) •... Use the specified chargers (BC-119N, BC-121N and BC152). 9 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be purchased. 22 Otherwise, the terminals will become corroded, or cause connection failure, etc. NEVER use...
... even after discharge, or use another manufacturer's charger. • Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147A/E) for BC-152. AVOID leaving the battery pack in intervals, and not for extended periods is functioning within -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) •... Use the specified chargers (BC-119N, BC-121N and BC152). 9 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be purchased. 22 Otherwise, the terminals will become corroded, or cause connection failure, etc. NEVER use...
Instruction Manual
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... AC adapter Supplied screws BC-152 23 BATTERY CHARGING 9 ï Charging connections q Attach the BC-152 to secure the transceiver, if desired. r Charge the battery pack approx. 9-10 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. BP-227 IC-M88 Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (...with /without IC-M88) is inserted. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E) as desk ...
... AC adapter Supplied screws BC-152 23 BATTERY CHARGING 9 ï Charging connections q Attach the BC-152 to secure the transceiver, if desired. r Charge the battery pack approx. 9-10 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. BP-227 IC-M88 Charge indicator lights green when BP-227 (...with /without IC-M88) is inserted. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E) as desk ...
Instruction Manual
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... BP-226 q Latch w e Fig.2 Ribbon Fig.3 Gasket Ribbon q Hook your finger under the batteries. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional BP-226 battery case When using the optional battery case attached to the gasket and the ribbon are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do...batteries together. • Keep battery contacts clean. However, the BP-226 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4. e Close the cover with fitting in place (e). (Fig.1) • Be sure to the transceiver, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The IC-M88...
... BP-226 q Latch w e Fig.2 Ribbon Fig.3 Gasket Ribbon q Hook your finger under the batteries. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional BP-226 battery case When using the optional battery case attached to the gasket and the ribbon are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do...batteries together. • Keep battery contacts clean. However, the BP-226 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4. e Close the cover with fitting in place (e). (Fig.1) • Be sure to the transceiver, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The IC-M88...
Instruction Manual
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BATTERY CHARGING 9 AD-100 installation Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the charger with the charger adapter Plugs 25 q w Desktop charger adapter Connectors Screws supplied with the supplied screws. Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 desktop charger adapter with the connector, then install the adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N.
BATTERY CHARGING 9 AD-100 installation Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the charger with the charger adapter Plugs 25 q w Desktop charger adapter Connectors Screws supplied with the supplied screws. Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 desktop charger adapter with the connector, then install the adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N.
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...(for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of battery packs. D Rapid charging with the BC-121N. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the AC adapter.... 26 MULTI-CHARGER DC power cable (supplied with the BC-121N) Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/7 A minimum BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter...
...(for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of battery packs. D Rapid charging with the BC-121N. 9 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the AC adapter.... 26 MULTI-CHARGER DC power cable (supplied with the BC-121N) Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/7 A minimum BP-227 IC-M88 AC adapter...
Instruction Manual
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...LOCK] for a while. distributor or dealer to normal. Self check error. (Temperature) • The temperature is exhausted. The transceiver does • The battery is outside of -35°C to select high power. p. 22 p. 5 p. 11 p. 10 - pgs. 8, 9, 29 p. 22 p. 10 The displayed... channel • Lock function is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 8.8 V. Self check error. (Water intrusion) • Water has entered the transceiver. • Have the transceiver checked at room temperature - +...
...LOCK] for a while. distributor or dealer to normal. Self check error. (Temperature) • The temperature is exhausted. The transceiver does • The battery is outside of -35°C to select high power. p. 22 p. 5 p. 11 p. 10 - pgs. 8, 9, 29 p. 22 p. 10 The displayed... channel • Lock function is correct. - (Battery voltage) more than 8.8 V. Self check error. (Water intrusion) • Water has entered the transceiver. • Have the transceiver checked at room temperature - +...
Instruction Manual
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... to 2.5 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-124 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. BP-227 must be supplied depending on version. The same as supplied with the transceiver. • HM-138 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Full-sized waterproof... AC ADAPTER Used for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 2 to 6 battery packs (six AD-100's are required) simultaneously. Charging time: approx. 2 to your shirt or collar...
... to 2.5 hours • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-124 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. BP-227 must be supplied depending on version. The same as supplied with the transceiver. • HM-138 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Full-sized waterproof... AC ADAPTER Used for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 2 to 6 battery packs (six AD-100's are required) simultaneously. Charging time: approx. 2 to your shirt or collar...