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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM3EURO

VHF MARINE
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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M3EURO VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icoms superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
FEATURES Dual watch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress channel (ch 16) while receiving a channel of your choicedual watch; or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving a channel of your choicetri-watch.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver. carefully and com-

Large, easy-to-read LCD

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M3EURO.
With dimensions of 18(H) 32(W) mm, the ICM3EUROs function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Simple operation

Ergonomic design with a minimum number of switches and controls provides simple intuitive operation.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

DEFINITION Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION NOTE i Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock. WORD
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CAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock. RWARNING! 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 away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY. 2. THIS IS.. (name of vessel) 3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel. 4. LOCATED AT. (your position) 5. The nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-204. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver. in areas with temperatures below 15C (5F) or above +55C (+131F). Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 meter away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD.. i IMPORTANT.. i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.. i FEATURES... i CAUTIONS... ii IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS.. iii 1 OPERATING RULES.. PANEL DESCRIPTION.. 24 I Front panel... 2 I Top and side panels.. 3 I Function display... BASIC OPERATION... 58 I Channel selection... 5 I Lock function... 6 I Adjusting the squelch level.. 6 I Receiving and transmitting.. 7 I Call channel programming.. 8 I Automatic backlighting.. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH.. 9 I Description... 9 iii I Operation... SCAN OPERATION.. 1011 I Scan types... 10 I Setting tag channels.. 11 I Starting a scan... SET MODE... 1213 I SET mode programming.. 12 I SET mode items... BATTERY CHARGING.. 1415 I Installing batteries in the battery case.. 14 I Battery charging... 14 I Battery cautions.. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES... TROUBLESHOOTING.. CHANNEL LIST... SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS..19 I Specications.. 19 I Options... 19

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OPERATING RULES

D Priorities
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. You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
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 near the transceiver or be 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. A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

D Privacy

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

D Radio licenses

SHIP STATION LICENSE When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the call sign which is your crafts identication for radio purposes.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION

t SCAN/TAG SWITCH [SCAN TAG] Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed. Sets and clear the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel when pushed for 1 sec. While pushing this switch, turn the power ON to clears all tag channels in the selected regular channel group. y TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [H/L LOCK] Toggles high and low power when pushed. Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec.

I Front panel

q DUALWATCH /TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DWTRI] Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily. Starts tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec. Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated. w SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] Push this switch, then set the squelch level with the UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] switches. (p. 6) e CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16 C] Selects channel 16 when pushed. Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec. r CHANNEL SWITCH [CHI/U] Selects the regular channels when pushed momentarily. Selects INT or U.S.A. channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (UK and Italy version only.) 2

q w e r

u CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [ ]/[ ] Select an operating channel in the selected y channel group. Selects the set mode condition of the item. u t
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I Top and side panels

q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. q e EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS [SP/MIC] Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired. The internal microphone and speaker will not function when either is connected. r ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna.
BATTERY CASE RELEASE BUTTON To remove the battery case: Push and hold the battery release button downwards, then open the battery case as shown below. To attach the battery case: Mate the notched ends of the transceiver and battery case,and click the battery case into place.
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I Function display

q w e r t y u i o u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 11) Blinks while scanning. i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS DUAL appears during dualwatch; TRI appears during tri-watch. (p. 9) o DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !0 SET MODE INDICATOR Shows the set mode items. (pgs. 12, 13) !1 CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates the selected operating channel number. (p. 5) In set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 12) !2 MODE INDICATORS (p. 5) USA shows that USA channels are selected. (UK and Italy version only) INT shows that international channels are selected. !3 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when a tag channel is selected.

TX BUSY

CALL LOW BATT

USA INT

SCAN DUAL TRI DUP
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. (p. 7) w BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch level is set to the OFF position. (p. 7) e CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 9) r LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7) Shows that low output power is selected. t LOW BATTERY INDICATOR Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 6 V or below. The attached Ni-Cd batteries require charging in this case. y LOCK INDICATOR (p. 6) Appears while the lock function activated. 4

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BASIC OPERATION

I 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.

D International channels

There are 55 international channels for the IC-M3EURO. q Push [CH I/U] to select a regular channel. w Push [ ]/[ ] switches to select a channel.
DUP appears for duplex channels.
D U.S.A. channels (UK and Italy versions only)
D Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call channel. The call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Push [16] for 1 sec. to select the CALL call channel for the selected TAG channel group.
CALL and call channel number INT appear. Each channel group can have its own call channel after changing a call channel. (UK and Italy version only)
For the U.K. and Italy versions, there are 61 U.S.A. channels in addition to 55 international channels. These channels groups may be specied for the operating area. Push [CH I/U] to select a regular channel. Push and hold [CH I/U] for 1 sec. to toggle the international and U.S.A. channels. Push [UP]/[DN] to select a channel.
Channels are memorized separately for each channel group.
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I Lock function

This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental frequency changes and function access. Push [H/L LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF.
Only [PTT], [H/L] and [SQL] are functional.
I Adjusting the squelch level
The IC-M3EURO 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 10: Max. squelch level
Appears when the lock function is in use.

DUP INT

q Push [SQL], then select the squelch level with the [ keys.
There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OFF is completely open; 10 is the maximum squelch level. When no key is pushed for 5 sec., the display returns to normal indication.
w Push [SQL] once more when the desired squelch level is indicated in the function display. The display returns to normal indication.
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I Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may

damage the transceiver.

q Rotate [OFF/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON, then set to the 10 oclock position.
Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary. Refer to the previous page for details.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power and cannot be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.

w Push [

] to select the desired channel. q Set volume
When receiving a signal, BUSY appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. Further adjustment of [OFF/VOL] may be necessary at this point.
e Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
LOW appears when low power is selected. Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. Some channels are for low power only.
r Push to transmit t Release to receive e Set output power
r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.
TX appears. Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use).
t Release [PTT] to receive.

w Set channel

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NOTE: For the UK and Italy versions, push [CH I/U] for 1 sec. in advance to select the desired channel group (INT, U.S.A.) to be programmed.
I Call channel programming
The call channel switch is used to select a specied channel, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [16 C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
CALL and call channel number appear.

I Automatic backlighting

This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 12) Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
w Push [16 C] 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 ash.
r Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired channel. t Push [16 C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
The call channel number and channel group stop ashing.
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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

I 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/TRIWATCH SIMULATION

Call channel

I Operation
q Select the desired operating channel. w Push [DW TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push [DW TRI] for 1 sec. to start tri-watch.
DUAL ashes during dualwatch; TRI ashes during tri-watch. Beep tones sound when a signal is received on channel 16. Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel. e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW TRI] again.
[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.

Push for 1 sec.

TRI DUP INT

Tri-watch starts.

Dualwatch

Tri-watch

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

I Scan types
Scanning is an efcient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan and a normal scan. Set the tag channels (channels to be scanned) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those used for digital communications. NOTE: Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 12)

PRIORITY SCAN

CH 01 CH 02

NORMAL SCAN

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. 10
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.
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I 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. For the UK and Italy versions, tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (INT, U.S.A.) independently. Select the desired channel group in advance by pushing [CH I/U] for 1 sec. q Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. w Push [SCAN TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.

TAG appears in the function display.

I Starting a scan

Set scan type, and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode. (p. 13) For the UK and Italy versions, select the desired channel group in advance by pushing [CH I/U] for 1 sec. q Push [SCAN TAG] 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.) Push [ ]/[ ] to check tag channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually. w To stop the scan, push [SCAN TAG]. SCAN disappears. Pushing [PTT], [16 C], [CH I/U] or [DW TRI] also stops the scan.
e To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCAN TAG] for 1 sec.

TAG disappears.

Clearing all tag channels While pushing [SCAN TAG], turn the power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group. [Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts. Push

Scan pauses when receiving a signal and audio is emitted.

SCAN USA INT SCAN

Push to stop the scan.
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SET MODE

I 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].

I SET mode programming

SET mode is used to change the conditions of 5 transceiver functions: the beep tone function, the automatic backlighting, normal/priority scan, scan resume timer and power save function. q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL], turn power ON and continue pushing [SQL] until bP appears. e Release [SQL]. r Push [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary. t Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired condition of the item. y To exit SET mode, turn the power OFF, then ON again.

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].

Power save

Scan resume timer

Automatic backlighting

Scan type
Automatic backlighting ON (default)
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SET MODE 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 power save function PS
The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.
Power save ON (default) Normal scan (default) Priority scan
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 a received signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 sec. after receiving a signal and then resumes even if the signal is still being received.

Scan timer OFF (default)

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BATTERY CHARGING

I Battery charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the rst time, the Ni-Cd batteries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
I Installing batteries in the battery case
When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA(R6) size Ni-Cd or alkaline batteries as illustrated below. q Remove the battery case from the transceiver. w Install 6 AA(R6) size Ni-Cd or alkaline batteries. Be sure to observe the correct polarity. CAUTION: When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together. Keep battery contacts clean. Its a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it
OFF while charging. Recommended temperature range for charging: +10C to +40C (+50F to +104F) Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-131A, BC-110D) only. NEVER use other adapters. An optional cable OPC-254L (for 12 V power source) or CP12L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter. Before connecting DC power, make sure the internal switch is set to the proper battery typeNi-Cd or alkaline. NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when installing alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage the transceiver.

Ni-Cd ALKALINE

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BATTERY CHARGING Charging connections
q Install 6 AA(R6) size Ni-Cd batteries into the battery case. w Turn the battery selector switch to the Ni-Cd position. e Connect the AC adapter (BC-131A, BC-110D) or optional cable (CP-12L or OPC-254L) as shown below. The charge indicator lights red. r Charge the Ni-Cd batteries for 15 hours. CAUTION: Make sure the [CHARGE] switch is in the ALKALINE position when operating the transceiver with alkaline batteries.

I Battery cautions

NEVER incinerate used Ni-Cd batteries. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse batteries in water. If the battery case becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NEVER short terminals of the battery case. Also, current may ow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery cases in handbags, etc. If your Ni-Cd batteries seem to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the Ni-Cd batteries again. If the Ni-Cd batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new Ni-Cd batteries must be purchased.

OPC-254L or CP-12L

BC-131A/ BC-110D
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT
D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
D Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna.1 w Belt clip.1 e Handstrap.1 r Battery case (BP-204) with 6 Ni-Cd (AA) batteries.1 t AC adapter* (BC-131A or BC-110D).1
* Not supplied with some versions. D Belt clip To attach: Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the battery case. To remove: Push the top of the belt clip towards the transceiver and out at the same time, then push it downwards and free of the plastic loop. D Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. Facilitates carrying.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM No power comes ON. No sound comes from the speaker. Transmitting is impossible, or high power can not be selected. 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. Some channels are for low power or receive only. The battery is exhausted. The output power is set to low. Lock function is activated. TAG channels are not programmed. Beep tones are turned OFF. SOLUTION Recharge the battery pack. Check the conection 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/L LOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the function. Set the desired channels as TAG channels. Turn the beep tones ON in SET mode.
REF. p. 15 p. 3 p. 6 p. 7 pgs. 2,4 p. 15 p. 2 p. 2 p. 11 p. 13
The display channel cannot be changed. Scan does not start. No beeps sound.
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CH 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500

CHANNEL LIST

channels
CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.800 156.900 156.950 157.000 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.675 CH 71 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 CH 88 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025

D International

Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500
160.850 15*1 156.750 17*1 156.850

160.625 70*2 156.525

D U.S.A.
channels (for UK and Italy version only)
CH 16 18A 19A 20 20A 21A Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.600 156.700 156.800 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.000 157.050 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.000 157.050 CH 22A 23A 28 60A 61A 62A 63A Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.900 161.950 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175
*1 Low power only. *2 Receive only.
Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 157.225 161.875 157.275 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.275 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.325 157.325 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 161.925 157.325 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425
Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550

CH 64A 65A 66A 73 74

CH 86 86A 87 87A 88 88A
01A 156.050 02A 156.100 03A 156.150 04A 156.200 05A 156.156.300 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 07A 156.350
156.225 77*1 156.875 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83A 84 84A 85 85A
156.100 13*1 156.650 156.200 15*1 156.750 156.300 17*1 156.850

161.850 67*1 156.375

162.000 70*2 156.525
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

I Specications

: Transmit 156157.5 MHz Receive 156163 MHz Mode : FM (16K0G3E) Channel spacing : 25 kHz Current drain (at 7.2 V) : TX High (5 W) 1.6A typical. Max. audio 230 mA typical Standby 60 mA typical Power saved 20 mA typical Frequency stability : 10 ppm (15C to +55C) Useable temperature range: 15C to +55C; +5F to +131F Dimensions : 58 (W) 140(H) 43(D) mm (Projections not included) 2.3 (W) 5.5 (H) 1.7 (D) in Weight : 410g (14.5 oz) TRANSMITTER Output power (at 7.2 V) : 5 W and 1 W (EUR, UK version) 3 W and 1 W (Italy version) 1 W and 0.5 W (Hol, FRA version) Modulation system : Variable reactance phase modulation Max. frequency deviation : 5.0 kHz Spurious emissions : Less than 0.25 W : Double-conversion superheterodyne GENERAL Frequency coverage Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) Squelch sensitivity Intermodulation rejection ratio Spurious response rejection ratio Adjacent channel selectivity Audio output power

(at 10% distortion with an 8 load)
: 1.0 V typical : Adjustable up to 23 dB SINAD : More than 68 dB : More than 70 dB : More than 70 dB : 100 mW (Italy version) 300 mW (other version)
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

I Options

CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER Connects to a ships or vehicles cigarette lighter socket (12V). OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE Used for charging with an external power supply. BP-204 BATTERY CASE Battery case for R6(AA) 6 alkaline or Ni-Cd cells. BC-110D/V AC ADAPTER Regulary charge battery packs attached to the transceiver in 15 to 20 hrs. HM-54/HM-46/HM-75A SPEAKER MICROPHONES. Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt clip.

RECEIVER Receive system

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