INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iC- m1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M1.

CAUTIONS

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 2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

RWARNING! NEVER

KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the
ships navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below 4F (20C) or above +140F (+60C) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
MAKE SURE the exible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods. After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
NEVER allow children to touch the transceiver. NEVER charge battery packs except in the methods dei scribed in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT.. i CAUTIONS... i TABLE OF CONTENTS... ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION.. 13 s Front panel... 1 s Top and side panels... 2 s Function display.. 3 BASIC OPERATION.. 49 s Operating rules... 4 s Channel selection.. 5 s Lock function.. 6 s Adjusting the squelch level.. 6 s Receiving and transmitting.. 7 s Optional voice scrambler operation.. 8 s Call channel programming... 9 s Automatic backlighting.. 9 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH... 10 s Description... 10 s Operation... SCAN OPERATION... 1112 s Scan types... 11 s Setting tag channels.. 12 s Starting a scan.. 12 SET MODE... 1314 s SET mode programming.. 13 s SET mode items.. 13 BATTERY CHARGING... 1516 s Battery cautions.. 15 s Battery charging.. 15 UNPACKING AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT.. 17 TROUBLESHOOTING.. 18 CHANNEL LIST... 19
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.. 20 s Specications... 20 s Options... 20

PANEL DESCRIPTION

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DWTRI] (p. 10) Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily. Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec. Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated. SCAN SWITCH [SCNSCRM] Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed. (p. 12) Activates an optional voice scrambler function when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8) TAG SWITCH [TAGALL CLR] Sets the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed. (p. 12) Clears all tag channels in the selected regular channel when pushed for 3 sec. (p. 12) TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [H/LLOCK] Toggles high power and low power (1 W) when pushed. (p. 7) While pushing [SQL], push this key to select extra low power (150 mW). (p. 7) Toggles the lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)

s Front panel

FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3)
CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [169] Selects channel 16 when pushed. (p. 5) Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 5) Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec. (p. 9) CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH [CH/WXU/I/C] Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed momentarily. (pgs. 5, 6) Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 5)
- International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels are available for regular channels.

s Top and side panels

SQUELCH/MONITOR SWITCH [SQL] Opens the squelch and monitors the operating channel while being pushed. Sets the squelch level with the channel selector. (p. 6) PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 7) BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON To remove the battery pack: Push and hold the battery release button downwards, then open the battery pack as shown below. ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 17) Connects the supplied antenna. VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. (p. 7) CHANNEL SELECTOR [CH] Sets an operating channel during normal operation. (pgs. 5, 6) Sets a squelch threshold level while pushing [SQL]. (p. 6) Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 12) Selects the set mode contents in SET mode. (pgs. 13, 14) Selects the optional scrambler code when [SCNSCRM] is pushed and held. (p. 8)
To attach the battery pack: Mate the notched ends of the transceiver and the battery pack, and click the battery pack into place. 2

s Function display

LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when low power is selected. Blinks when extra low power is selected. CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5) Appears when a call channel is selected. BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears while transmitting. TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when a tag channel is selected. CHANNEL INDICATORS (pgs. 5, 6) Indicate whether a U.S.A., international, Canadian or weather channel is selected. CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. (pgs. 5, 6) In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. (pgs. 13, 14) 3

TX BUSY

WX USA INT CAN

CALL LOW BATT

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 15) Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 6 V or below. The attached battery pack requires charging in this case. WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (p. 14) Appears while the weather alert function is activated; blinks when alert tone is received. LOCK INDICATOR (p. 6) Appears while the lock function is activated. SCAN INDICATOR (pgs. 12, 14) Blinks while scanning; appears when the auto scan function is in standby. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS DUAL appears during dualwatch; TRI appears during tri-watch. (p. 10) SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated. DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. SCRAMBLE CODE READOUT (p. 8) Shows the scrambler code while setting.

ALT SCAN DUAL TRI DUP SCRM

BASIC OPERATION

s Operating rules

PRIORITIES

1 Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. 2 You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. 3 False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your crafts identication for radio purposes.
(2) OPERATORS LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries. Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy.

PRIVACY

1 Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. 2 Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

RADIO LICENSES

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.
BASIC OPERATION D U.S.A., Canadian and international channels
There are 61 U.S.A., 57 Canadian and 57 international channels. These channel groups may be specied for the operating area. 1 Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
- If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.

s Channel selection

D 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 monitored during dualwatch/ tri-watch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel 16.

2 Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
- DUP appears for duplex channels.
3 To change the channel group, push [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec.
- U.S.A., Canadian and international channels can be selected in sequence.
D Channel 9 (Call channels)
Channel 9 is the pleasure call channel. Each regular channel group has separate call channels. In addition, each call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most oftenused channels in each channel group for quick recall. Push [169] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
- CALL and call channel number appear. - Each channel group may have an independent call channel after changing a call channel.

Push for 1 sec.

U/I/C CH/WX

U.S.A. channels

USA DUP INT

International channels

Canadian channels
BASIC OPERATION D Weather channels
There are 10 weather channels. Used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. The IC-M1 can detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel, during standby on a regular channel or while scanning. See the SET mode items on p. 14. Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select weather channels.
s Adjusting the squelch level
The IC-M1 has a squelch even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for scan to function, the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level.
Level 4: Max. squelch level
1 While pushing [SQL], rotate the channel selector.
- The first click of the channel selector indicates the current squelch level. - There are 5 squelch levels to choose from: 0 is completely open; 4 is the maximum squelch level.

s Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental frequency changes and function access. Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF.
- Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional. Appears when the lock function is in use.
2 Release [SQL] when the desired squelch level is indicated in the function display. NOTE: The squelch level 1 is designed for receiving weak signals so that the squelch delays to close. If you want to cut the squelch noise, set the level to 2 or more.

4 Release [SCNSCRM].
- The scramble code disappears from the function display but remains in effect while the scramble function is activated.
[Example]: Programming scramble code 127.

Push and hold

M SCR SCN
After SCRM appears, rotate:

USA SCRM USA SCRM

Voice scrambler OFF
Voice scrambler activated
Set desired scramble code here
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. 1 Push [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed. 2 Push [169] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
- CALL and call channel number appear.
4 Rotate the channel selector to select the desired channel.
5 Push [169] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
- The call channel number and channel group stop ashing.

s Automatic backlighting

3 Push [169] again for 3 sec. (until long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.
- Call channel number and channel group to be programmed ashes.
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 13) Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
- The backlighting is automatically turned OFF 5 sec. after operation. - Push [SQL] to turn the backlighting ON without changing the operating condition.

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

s Description
Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION

s Operation

1 Select the desired operating channel. 2 Push [DWTRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [DWTRI] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.
- DUAL ashes during dualwatch; TRI ashes during tri-watch. - Beep tone sounds when a signal is received on channel 16. - Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel. Call channel
3 To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DWTRI] again. [Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.

TRI DW

TRI DUP INT

Tri-watch starts.

Dualwatch

Tri-watch

TRI INT
Signal is received on call channel.
If a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on channel 16 until the signal disappears. If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, triwatch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears. To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch, push and hold [PTT]. If no signal is received, the transceiver enters the power saving condition for 0.5 sec. after checking the operating channel every cycle.

Signal received on channel 16 takes priority. Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.

SCAN OPERATION

s Scan types
Scanning is an efcient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, weather alert and automatic scan start function is available for standby convenience. (p. 14) 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. NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 14) NORMAL SCAN
* Previously selected weather channel when weather alert function is ON.
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. 11
Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, channel 16 is not checked unless channel 16 is set as a tag channel.

s Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, CAN, INT) independently. 1 Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by pushing [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired. 2 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. 3 Push [TAG] to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.

s Starting a scan

Set scan type, weather alert function, scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance using SET mode. (p. 14) 1 Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by pushing [CH/WXU/I/C] for 1 sec., if desired.
- When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired weather channel with [CH/WX] and the channel selector.
2 Push [SCN] to start priority or normal scan.
- SCAN appears and ashes in the function display. - 16 appears during priority scan. - When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.) - Rotate the channel selector to check the scanning tag channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
appears in the function display. disappears.
4 To cancel the tag channel setting, push [TAG].

Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group - Push [TAGALL CLR] for 3 sec. to clear all tag channels in the channel group. [Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts. Push

3 To stop the scan, push [SCN].
- SCAN disappears. - Pushing [PTT], [169], [CH/WX] or [DWTRI] also stops the scan.
Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted.

Push to stop the scan.

SET MODE

s SET mode items

D Beep tone bP You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON. The beep tone volume is linked with [OFF/VOL].

s SET mode programming

SET mode is used to change the conditions of 6 transceiver functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting, weather alert function, normal/priority scan, scan resume timer and auto scan function. 1 Turn power OFF. 2 While pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue pushing [SQL] until bP appears. 3 After the display appears, release [SQL]. 4 Push [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary. 5 Rotate the channel selector to select the desired condition of the item. 6 To exit SET mode, push [16].
- Turning power OFF, then ON again also exits SET mode.

Beep tone ON (default)

SET MODE CONSTRUCTION

Beep tone

D Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when pushing any key except for [PTT]. The backlighting is automatically turned OFF 5 sec. after operation. Push [SQL] to turn the backlighting ON without changing the operating condition.

Auto scan

Automatic backlighting
Scan resume timer Scan type Weather alert Automatic backlighting ON (default)
SET MODE D Weather alert function AL
An NOAA broadcast station transmits an weather alert tone before an important weather information. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then ashes the ALT indicator until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked in any time during standby or while scanning.

ALT appears when the function is set ON.

D Scan resume timer St

The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal is being received on channels except for channel 16.
Scan timer OFF (default) Weather alert function OFF (default)
D Scan type selection SC The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring channel 16.
D Auto scan function At While in standby, this function automatically starts the selected scan (normal or priority scan) 30 sec. after operation.
SCAN appears when the function is turned ON.
NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function but the power save function does not function when the auto scan function is in use.

Normal scan (default)

Priority scan

Auto scan OFF (default)

BATTERY CHARGING

s Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

s Battery cautions

NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may ow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery packs in handbags, etc. If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a new battery pack must be purchased.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while charging.
Recommended temperature range for charging: +50F to +104F (+10C to +40C) Use the supplied charger (AD-58) or optional charger (BC-119 for rapid charging) only. NEVER use other manufactures charger. An optional cable OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapters of above chargers. When using AD-58: If the charge indicator lights red, the vehicle battery voltage is low and charging may not be performed. Check the vehicle battery voltage in this case. When using BC-119: If the charge indicator ashes orange, the vehicle battery voltage is low and charging may not be performed. Check the vehicle battery voltage in this case. If the charge indicator ashes red, there may be a problem with the battery pack (or charger). Re-insert the battery pack or contact your dealer.

D Recycling information

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and local Ni-Cd laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
D Attaching the AD-58 to a wall

Eyelet:

D Charging with the AD-58
1 Connect the AC adapter (BC-122) or optional cable (CP-17L or OPC-515L) as shown below. 2 Insert the transceiver with attached battery pack into the charger.
The charge indicator lights orange.
D Charging with the optional BC-119+AD-69
1 Connect the AC adapter (BC-123) or optional cable (CP-17L or OPC-515L) as shown below. 2 Insert the transceiver with attached battery pack (or the battery pack only) into the charger.
USE a rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired.
3 Charge the battery pack for 15 hours.

Turn power OFF.

3 Charge the battery pack until the charge indicator changes to green.
D Installing the AD-69 to the BC-119
1 Connect the cable as shown below. 2 Attach the AD-69 with the 2 supplied screws.

AD-69 AD-58 BC-119

AVOID overcharging!
The AD-58 is NOT a transceiver hanger. Take out the transceiver within 48 hours.
Charging time: Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours Turn power OFF. BP-185 or BP-186 CP-17L or OPC-515L

CP-17L or OPC-515L

BC-122A/E

BC-119+ AD-69

BC-123A/E
UNPACKING AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

D Flexible antenna

D Unpacking
The following accessories are supplied:
CAUTION: Attach the supQty. plied antenna securely for wa1 Flexible antenna (FA-S57V).. 1 terproong. 2 Handstrap... 1 CAUTION: Transmitting 3 Belt clip... 1 without an antenna may dam4 Screws for the belt clip (M3 4).. 2 age the transceiver. 5 Battery charger (AD-58).. Screws for the AD-58 (M3.5 30).. 2 Insert the supplied antenna into 7 AC adapter (BC-122A/E).. 1 the antenna connector and screw 8 Battery pack (BP-185).. 1 down the antenna as shown in the diagram at right. D Belt clip D Handstrap
Attach the belt clip with the supplied metal screws. Slide the handstrap through the Conveniently attaches to your belt. loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. NEVER use the supplied screws without Facilitates carrying.
the belt clip, otherwise, the screw holes may be damaged and the transceiver might not be waterproof. Use the supplied screws only when attaching the belt clip.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM No power comes ON. No sound comes from the speaker. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery is exhausted. Bad connection to the battery pack. Squelch level is too deep. Volume level is too low. Speaker has been exposed to water. SOLUTION Recharge the battery pack. Check the connection to the transceiver. Set squelch to the threshold point. Set [OFF/VOL] to a suitable level. Drain water from the speaker. Change channels. Recharge the battery pack. Push [H/L] to select high power. Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the function. Set the desired channels as TAG channels. Cancel the auto scan function in SET mode. Turn the beep tone ON in SET mode. Turn the optional voice scrambler ON. Reset the scramble code.
REF. p. 15 p. 2 p. 6 p. 7 pgs. 5, 7 p. 15 p. 7 p. 6 p. 12 p. 14 p. 13 p. 8 p. 8
Transmitting is impossi- Some channels are for low power or reble, or high power can- ceive only. not be selected. The battery is exhausted. The output power is set to low or extra low. The displayed channel cannot be changed. Scan does not start. Scan starts automatically. No beep sounds. Receive signal cannot be understood. Lock function is activated. TAG channel is not programmed. Auto scan function is activated. Beep tone is turned OFF. Optional voice scrambler is turned OFF. Scramble code is not set correctly.
01 01A 02 02A 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07A 18A

CHANNEL LIST

Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 28 60A 61 61A 62 62A 63 63A 64 64A 20 156.950 161.550 19A 156.950 156.950 157.000 161.600 157.000 157.000 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 22A 157.100 157.100 157.150 161.750 157.150 157.150 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.025 156.025 156.075 160.675 61A 156.075 156.075 156.125 160.725 62A 156.125 156.125 156.175 160.775 156.175 156.175 156.225 160.825 82A 64A 156.225 156.225 81A 82 80A 81 79A 80 78A 79 21A 157.050 157.050 66A 77 65A Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 65 65A 156.275 160.875 65A 156.275 156.275 156.325 160.925 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.525 156.525 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.625 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 Guard Guard Guard Guard WX channel Frequency (MHz) Transmit RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only Receive 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 83A 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 88A 84 Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 84 157.175 161.775 157.225 161.825 157.225 157.225 157.275 161.875 157.275 157.275 157.325 161.925 157.325 157.325 157.375 161.975 157.375 157.375 157.425 162.025 157.425 157.425 83A 157.175 157.175

Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 03 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.100 156.100 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04A 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05A 156.250 156.06 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 07A 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.850 156.900 161.500 18A 156.900 156.900

66A 66A 156.325 156.325

156.875 156.875 156.925 161.525
78A 156.925 156.925 156.975 161.575 79A 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.625 80A 157.025 157.025 157.075 161.675 81A 157.075 157.075 157.125 161.725 82A 157.125 157.125

power only.

Receive
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

s Specications

GENERAL
Frequency coverage Mode Channel spacing Current drain (at 8.4 V) : Transmit 156157.5 MHz Receive 156163 MHz : FM (16K0G3E) : 25 kHz : TX High 1.8 A max. Max. audio 300 mA max. Power saved13 mA typ. : Icom battery packs : 10 ppm (20C to +60C) : 20C to +60C; 4F to +140F : 52.5 (W) 129 (H) 30 (D) mm 2116 (W) 5332 (H) 1316 (D) in : 280 g (9.9 oz) : 5 W, 1 W and 0.15 W : Variable reactance phase modulation : 5.0 kHz : Less than 65 dB

s Options

AD-58 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-122A/E AC ADAPTER
Used for regular charging of battery packs. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: 15 hours. BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER (or BC-121 MULTI-CHARGER) + AD-69 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER Used for rapid charging of battery packs. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hours. An AC adapter is supplied with the chargers. BC-121 rapidly charges up to 6 battery packs at once.
Power supply requirement Frequency stability Useable temperature range Dimensions (with BP-185)
(Projection is not included)
CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Connects to a ships or vehicles cigarette lighter socket (12 V) for use with the AD-58 or BC-119. FA-S57V FLEXIBLE ANTENNA Same as supplied with the transceiver. OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE Used for charging with external power supply. UT-98 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT Ensures private communications. 128 codes are available. Not available in some countries.

Weight (with BP-185)

TRANSMITTER
Output power (at 8.4 V) Modulation system Max. frequency deviation Spurious emissions

RECEIVER

Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : Less than 0.35 V Squelch sensitivity : Adjustable up to 23 dB SINAD Intermodulation rejection ratio : More than 70 dB Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 70 dB Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 70 dB Audio output power : 400 mW at 5% distortion with an 8 load

All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

D Battery packs

Battery pack BP-185 BP-186 Voltage/ capacity 8.4 V/ 400 mAh 7.2 V/ 1050 mAh Output power 5.0 W 4.5 W Height 129 mm; 5332 in 159 mm; 614 in Approx. operating time* High 4h 10.5 h Low 8h 21 h E Low 13 h 34 h
*Condition: Tx : Rx : Standby (Power saved) = 5 : 5 : 90
A-5373H-1US-q Printed in Japan Copyright 1995 by Icom Inc.
6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547 Japan