VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Not Just Another Marine Radio!
Tough, water resistant construction
The IC-M87 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M87 is dropped into water, complete water resistance will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body also meets military specications (MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS Grade 7 or IPX7 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 529 (1989). (1m depth for 30 minutes)
Powerful 5 Watts output power
The 5 Watts of output power ensures the reliability of your communication, even over long distances with the standard battery pack. To save on battery consumption, you can reduce the output power to 3 Watts or 1Watt.

Simple operation

6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple.
22 free channels for PMR use
The IC-M87 has 22 free channels reserved for PMR use (146174MHz). Wide/ narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is built-in.
*Appropriate license may be required.
Li-Ion battery for extra long battery life
With the standard 1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack, BP-227, you can get up to 15 hours of operating time* without worrying about memory effect of the battery. An optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226, provides a convenient back up and great reassurance in an emergency.
* Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90

Desktop charger supplied

The BC-152 desktop charger is a simple drop-in charger. Set the charger on a table or mount it to a wall.
Water resistant speaker-microphone, HM-138
An optional water resistant speaker-microphone, HM-138, provides reliable operation, allowing you to wear the IC-M87 on your belt for added portable convenience.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection Instant access to Ch. 16 and call channel Simple add/delete TAG scanning operation Monitor button opens squelch Automatic scan function 2 step power saver Key lock function Battery indicator shows remaining battery power in 4 levels Beep sound is programmable for each button The self check function checks internal temperature, connected battery voltage (over voltage detection), and water intrusion

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Frequency range : Marine Tx 156.000161.450MHz Rx 156.000163.425MHz PMR Tx/Rx 146.000174.000MHz : Usable channels* All International and U.S.A. channels 22 PMR channels (* Varies according to version.) Channel spacing : Marine 25kHz PMR 25/12.5kHz, 20/12.5kHz PLL channel step (PMR) : 5/6.25/7.5kHz Current drain (at 7.2V DC) : 1.6A Tx (at 5W output) Rx (at AF max.) 200mA Operating temp. range (except BP-227) : Marine 15C to +55C PMR 25C to +55C Antenna impedance : 50 (SMA) Dimensions (WHD) : 629739 mm
(projections not included)

TRANSMITTER

Output power (Hi/Mid/Low) : 5/3/1W FRG version Marine 1/0.5W PMR 5/3/1W Max. frequency deviation : Marine 5.0kHz 5.0/2.5kHz PMR (25/12.5kHz) (20/12.5kHz) 4.0/2.5kHz Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10% (at 60% mod.) Spurious emissions : 0.25W (below 2GHz) Adjacent channel power : Marine 70dB 70/60dB PMR (wide/narrow) Residual modulation : Marine 40dB 40/34dB PMR (wide/narrow)

RECEIVER

Sensitivity (at 20dB SINAD; emf) : Marine 2dB typical PMR 4dB typical Squelch sensitivity (emf) : 0dB typical (at threshold) Adjacent Ch. selectivity : Marine 70dB 70/60dB PMR (wide/narrow) Spurious response : 70dB Intermodulation rejection : Marine 68dB PMR 65dB Hum and noise ratio : Marine 40dB 40/34dB PMR (wide/narrow) Audio output power (at 10% dist. with an 8 load) : Marine 0.2W PMR 0.35W
The IC-M87 meets MIL-STD requirement and strict environmental standards for shock (MIL 810 C, D, E) and vibration (MIL 810 C, D, E).
Measurements made in accordance with EN2 or EN300 086. All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied accessories:

Battery pack Battery charger AC adapter* Swivel belt clip Antenna, FA-S59V Hand strap
(* Varies according to version.)

Weight (approx.)

: 280g (with BP-227)

OPTIONS

BP-226 BATTERY CASE
Battery case for AA (R6)5 alkaline cells.

BP-227 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK
7.2V/1700mAh Li-Ion battery pack. Provides 15 hours operating time* (approx. at 5 Watts). The same as that supplied. Operating temp. range: 20C to +60C
* Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90
BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145A/E/V/UK AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is supplied depending on version. Charging time: 2.53 hours.
CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE
For use with the battery charger, BC-152 or BC-119N, instead of the AC adapter. (1216 V

DC required)

HM-138 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
Full sized, water resistant construction corresponds to JIS grade 7 (1 m/30 min.). Equipped with an alligator type clip.

MB-79 BELT CLIP

Alligator type belt clip.
BC-152 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/E AC ADAPTER
Regularly charges the BP-227 in 9-10 hours. The same as that supplied.
BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-124 AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (Six AD-100s are required). Charging time: 2.53 hours.

OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE

For use the BC-121N with a DC power supply. (1216V DC required)

MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP

Swivel belt clip. Prevents accidental dropping from your belt. The same as that supplied.

BC-121N +AD-100 (6 pcs.)

HM-138

BP-226

BP-227

BC-147A/E

BC-152

BC-124

BC-119N+AD-100+BC-145
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the transceivers keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproong may not be effective. For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver.
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.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M87 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icoms state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

FEATURES

22 free channels for PMR use
The IC-M87 has 22 free channels reserved for PMR use (146174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is included.
*Appropriate license will be required.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver. carefully and com-
Tough waterproof construction
The IC-M87 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M87 is dropped into water, its waterproong* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets the military specications (MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7 or IPX7 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 529 (1989). (1m depth for 30 minutes)
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M87.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

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

Simple operation

6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple.

PRECAUTION

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.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M87 employs waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specication, Grade 7 (1 m depth for 30 min.). However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. 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. Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.

connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-227AX. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
NEVER use non-Icom battery packs/chargers to prevent
the loss of the transceivers good performance and warranty.

DO NOT

use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 15C or above +55C: Marine, below 20C or above +55C: PMR.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meter away from your
vessels magnetic navigation compass.
Icom, Icom Inc. and are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.. i RECOMMENDATION... i FOREWORD... ii IMPORTANT.. ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS... ii FEATURES... ii PRECAUTION... iii TABLE OF CONTENTS.. iv INTRINSIC SAFETY... v 1 OPERATING RULES... SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. PANEL DESCRIPTION... 47 I Front, top and side panels.. 4 I Function display... BASIC OPERATION.. 812 I Channel selection.. 8 I Receiving and transmitting.. 10 I Adjusting the squelch level.. 11 I Automatic backlighting... 11 I Lock function... 11 I Call channel programming.. 12 I Voice scrambler operation.. SCAN OPERATION.. 1314 I Scan types... 13 I Setting tag channels.. 14 I Starting a scan... DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH.. 15 I Description... 15 I Operation... LAND (PMR) CHANNEL OPERATION.. 16 I LAND (PMR) Channel Group. 16 I Function display.. SET MODE... 1721 I SET mode programming.. 17 I SET mode items.. BATTERY CHARGING.. 2225 I Battery charging... 22 I Cautions... 22 I AD-100 installation.. 24 I Optional battery chargers... SPEAKER-MICROPHONE.. 26 I HM-138 Description.. 26 I Attachments.. TROUBLESHOOTING.. VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST. SPECIFICATIONS... OPTIONS... QUICK REFERENCE.. DOC... ATEX CAUTIONS.. 33 iv

INTRINSIC SAFETY

Versions of the IC-M87 which display the EX marking on the serial number seal. The approval rating for these models is II2G EEx ib IIA T3. The ATEX standard is described on the 94/9/EC sticker (Ex Marking) and BP-227AX as below.

WARNING! NEVER charge the BP-227AX (with/without the transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional battery chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.
When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the BP-227AX MUST be attached, either the jack cover or HM138 MUST be attached to the speaker-microphone connector.
KEEP the transceiver and the BP-227AX clean to avoid any risk of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Repair of Icom radios should only be carried out by authorized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX approved radios can ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrinsically safe rating. NEVER attempt to repair an ATEX approved radio. Only Icom has the repair expertise and procedures to maintain the ATEX approval. Contact your Icom distributor or authorised dealer for details.

BP-227AX

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.
(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 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

(1) 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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSARIES AND ATTACHMENTS
w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the stopper to the belt clip.
D Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. Swivel belt clip.1 Stopper for the swivel belt clip.1 Screws for the swivel belt clip.2 Flexible antenna.1 Handstrap.1 Battery pack (BP-227AX).1 AC adapter (BC-147E)*.1 Battery charger (BC-152).1
*Not supplied with some version
D Swivel belt clip To attach: q Attach the stopper to the back of the transceiver.
e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees.

Supplied screws Stopper

To remove: Turn the transceiver upside down, and then lift up to release the transceiver from the belt clip.
D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied exible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver.
D Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. Facilitates carrying.

R CAUTION!

HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clips stopper is scratched or damaged, the swivel belt clip may not work properly. 3

PANEL DESCRIPTION

q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 3) Connects the supplied antenna. q e SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 26) Connects the optional speaker-microphone.
I Front, top and side panels
[SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is not in use.
e r SCAN [SCNDUAL] Starts and stops normal or priority scan. (p. 14) Enters Watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 15) t TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [H/LLOCK] Selects high, middle (except for the German version) or low power when pushed. (p. 10) Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 11) y CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16C] Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 8) Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8) Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is selected and this switch is pushed for 3 sec. (p. 12)

i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 15) DUAL appears during dualwatch; TRI appears during tri-watch. o SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated. (pgs. 12, 21) !0 DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !1 SUB CHANNEL READOUT Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan, dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 15) Indicates the SET mode item while in SET mode. !2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. !3 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when the call channel is selected. !4 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (pgs. 9, 16) I appears when International; U appears when U.S.A. (U.K. version only); appears when LAND (PMR) channel group is selected. ATIS appears when the channel group in which ATIS function is activated. (German version only)
!5 TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR (p. 10) LOW appears when low power is selected. MID appears when middle power is selected. (Except for the German version) No indication when high power is selected.

BASIC OPERATION

D Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate call channel. In addition, each call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be reprogrammed and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [16C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel in the selected channel group.
CALL and the call channel number appear. Each channel group may have its own call channel after programming a call channel. See the Call channel programming on p. 12 for details.

I Channel selection

D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. q Push [16C] to select Channel 16. w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.

w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting the call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.

Push for 1 sec.

Channel 16 is the default setting. (depending on version)
BASIC OPERATION D International, U.S.A and ATIS* channels
There are 57 International, 58 U.S.A. and 57 ATIS* channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
DUP appears for duplex channels.
e To change the channel group, push [DIAL] for 1 sec.
International, U.S.A. and ATIS* channels can be selected in sequence. Depending on the setting, LAND (PMR) channel can be selected. See the LAND (PMR) CHANNEL OPERATION on p. 16 for details.

International channels

for 1 sec.

U.S.A channels

* German version only

ATIS channels*

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power and it cannot be turned OFF. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec.
I Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may

damage the transceiver.

q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. w Use the squelch function to mute any audio noise if necessary. After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch function is cut off until [SQL] is released. (default) e Push [SQL] for 1 sec. (see the SET mode on p. 19), and rotate [VOL] to set the audio output level. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.
- When receiving a signal, appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. - Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point. t Push [H/LLOCK] to select the output power if necessary. - LOW appears when low power is selected; MID appears when middle power is selected (except for the German version); no indication when high power is selected. - Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. - Some channels are for low power only.

SCRM appears.

e To turn the scrambler function OFF, repeat step w.

SCRM disappears.

e Push [16C] again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.
Call channel number to be programmed ashes.
Appears when the voice scrambler function is in use.
D Programming scramble codes
There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. Set the code in SET mode. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code, as well as the same scrambler unit. See page 21 for scrambler code setting details.
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.
t Push [16C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
The call channel number stop ashing.

SCAN OPERATION

I 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, an auto scan function is available for standby convenience. (p. 18) 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 communications. Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 18)

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.
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.

I Setting tag channels

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Nontag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (INT, USA) independently. q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA) by pushing [DIAL] for 1 sec., if desired. w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. e Push both [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag channel.
TAG appears in the function display.

I Starting a scan

Set the priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance, using SET mode. (p. 18) q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA) by pushing [DIAL] for 1 sec., if desired. w Push [SCNDUAL] to start priority or normal scan.
SCAN blinks in the function display. 16 appears during priority scan. When a signal is received, 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 [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually. e To stop the scan, push [SCNDUAL]. SCAN disappears. Pushing [PTT], [16C] or [DIAL] also stops the scan.

The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, or no operation is performed for 30 sec.
Auto scan OFF (default) Normal scan (default) Priority scan

Auto scan ON

SET MODE D Dual/Tri-watch function dt
This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 14 for details.
D Automatic backlighting bL
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The automatic backlighting can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)3 (bright); 3 (default). Select 13 to turn this function ON.
The automatic backlighting turns the backlighting ON when any key except for [PTT] is pushed. The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Dualwatch function (default)

Tri-watch function

D Monitor switch action Sq
The monitor switch action cuts off the squelch function temporarily. This switch action contains PUSH (Pu) or HOLD (Ho) settings as shown below.
Pu (PUSH): After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio while pushing and holding [SQL]. (default) Ho (HOLD): After pushing the [SQL] for 1 sec., the squelch opens and emits audio even [SQL] is released. To close the squelch, push any key.
Automatic backlighting (default)
Automatic backlighting OFF
D LCD contrast selection LC
The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels.
1 (bright)4 (dark); 3 (default)
LCD contrast 3 (default) Monitor action PUSH (default) Monitor action Hold

LCD contrast 1

SET MODE D Self check function SC
The self check function checks transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. The following items are checked after the power is turned ON, then it switches to operation mode. Temperature : Outside of 35C to +73C (approx.) Connected battery voltage Water intrusion
D Auto power save function PS
The auto power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals.
Auto power save ON (default)

Auto power save OFF

Self check OFF (default)

Self check ON

When error messages as shown below are displayed, see trouble shooting for advice (p. 27).

Temperature error

Battery voltage error

Water intrusion error

SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator bt
This function contains display or non-display settings of the voltage of the connected battery pack when the power is ON.
The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON.

SET MODE LIST

Function Beep tone function Priority scan function Indication bP Pr St AS dt Sq bL LC PS SC bt cd Switch OFF / ON* / US OFF* / ON OFF* / ON OFF* / ON Dual* / Tri Push* / Hold OFF / 1 / 2 / 3* 1 / 2 / 3* / 4 OFF / ON* OFF* / ON OFF* / ON 1* / 2 / / 32

22 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.
BATTERY CHARGING Charging connections
q Attach the BC-152 to a at surface, such as desk or cabin, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147E) as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 910 hours, depending on the remaining power condition.
Turn power OFF Battery pack Transceiver
Ensure sides of the battery pack are correctly aligned with the charger groves.

For your convenience:

Eyelet: USE a rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired.
Charge indicator lights green when BP-227AX (with/ without IC-M87) is inserted.
Supplied screws BC-152 AC adapter

I AD-100 installation

The AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER must be installed into the BC119N or BC-121N before battery charging. Connect the AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER and the BC-119N/BC121N as below (q), then install the AD-100 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws (w).

q AD-100

w Screws supplied with the charger adapter Connectors
* This illustration is described with the BC-119N.
I Optional battery chargers
D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required. AD-100 charger adapter An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version).
Turn power OFF Battery pack AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions.) AD-100 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N. AC adapter (purchased separately) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack AD-100 charger adapters are installed in each slot. Transceiver
D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100
The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. Six AD-100 charger adapters An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable OPC-656, supplied with the BC-121N.
OPC-515L or CP-17L Optional OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

ER HARG TI-C MUL

DC power cable (supplied with the BC-121N) Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/7 A minimum

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

I Attachments
Insert the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw.

I HM-138 Description

Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc.

Detaching: Unscrew (q), then detach the jack cover (w).
PTT switch Transmits during push Receives during release

Microphone

Attaching: Attach the jack cover (e), then tighten the screw (r).

Speaker

CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphones connector securely to prevent accidental dropping, or water intrusion in the connector.
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the microphone approx. 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level. 26
IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached (transceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use as illustrated above. Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached, however, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the connector becomes wet. CAUTION: For ATEX compliance in hazardous areas, the jack cover just also be attached when the HM-138 is not being used.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION. Recharge the battery pack. Check the connection to the transceiver. Set squelch to the threshold point. Set [VOL] to a suitable level. Drain water from the speaker.
REF. p. 22 p. 5 p. 11 p. 10 pgs. 8, 9, 28 p. 22 p. 10
The transceiver does The battery is exhausted. Bad connection to the battery pack. not turn ON. No sound from speaker. Squelch level is too deep. Volume level is too low. Speaker has been exposed to water.
Transmitting is impossi- Some channels are for low power or re- Change channels. ble, or high power can ceive only. Recharge the battery pack. The battery is exhausted. not be selected. Push [H/LLOCK] to select high power. The output power is set to low. The displayed channel Lock function is activated. cannot be changed. Scan does not start. No beeps. Self check error. (Temperature) Self check error. (Battery voltage) Self check error. (Water intrusion) TAG channels are not programmed. Beep tones are turned OFF.
Push [H/LLOCK] for 1 sec. to cancel the p. 11 function. Set the desired channels as TAG channels. p. 14 Set the beep tones to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 18 Beep) in SET mode.

86A 157.325 87A 157.375 88A 157.425 P4* 161.425
03A 156.150 05A 156.250 07A 156.350
18A 156.900 19A 156.157.000 20A 157.000 21A 157.050
37A* 157.850 61A 156.075 ---63A 156.175
Receive only *UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz) for U.K. version only

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Frequency coverage Marine TX RX PMR TX/RX Mode Marine PMR : 156.000161.450 MHz : 156.000163.425 MHz : 146.000174.000 MHz : 16K0G3E : 16K0F3E* (Wide)/ 8K50F3E (Narrow) *14K0F3E for German version : 25 kHz : 25 kHz (Wide) 20 kHz (Wide) <German ver.> 12.5 kHz (Narrow) : TX at 1 W 0.7 A typical TX at 0.5 W 0.5 A typical Max. audio 200 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical : 1.5 kHz (20C to +55C) Max. frequency deviation Marine PMR
Audio harmonics distortion Spurious emissions
: 5 kHz (Wide) : 5 kHz (Wide) 4 kHz (Wide) <German ver.> 2.5 kHz (Narrow) : Less than 10% (at 60% mod.) : 0.25 W (below 2GHz) 1 W (above 2GHz)

RECEIVER

Receive system Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) Marine PMR Squelch sensitivity Intermodulation rejection ratio Marine PMR Spurious response rejection ratio Adjacent channel selectivity Hum and noise ratio Audio output power Marine PMR : Double-conversion superheterodyne : 2 dB EMF (typical) : 4 dB EMF (typical) : 0 dB EMF (typical) : 68 dB : 65 dB : 70 dB : 70 dB (Wide) 60 dB (Narrow; PMR only) : 40 dB (Wide) 34 dB (Narrow; PMR only) : 0.2 W at 10% distortion with an 8 load : 0.35 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8 load
Channel spacing Marine PMR
Current drain (at 7.2 V DC)
Frequency stability Usable temperature range Marine PMR Dimensions
: 15C to +55C : 20C to +55C : 62 (W) 97(H) 39(D) mm (Projections not included) Weight (approx.; with BP-227AX) : 290 g

TRANSMITTER

Output power (at 7.2 V DC) Marine PMR Modulation system : 1/0.5 W : 1 W ALL : Variable reactance frequency modulation
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS

BP-227AX Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. BP-227AX must be charged with the supplied BC-152 or the optional BC-119N/121N. BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. Charging time: approx. 2 to 2.5 hours BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-100s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version. Charging time: approx. 2 to 2.5 hours. BC-152 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147E AC ADAPTER Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 910 hours MB-86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Swivel type belt clip. The same as supplied with the transceiver. HM-138 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Full-sized waterproof (JIS grade 7; 1m/30 min.) speaker-microphone including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt or collar, etc. MB-98 BELT CLIP MB-96F LEATHER BELT HANGER For use with MB-98

Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

QUICK REFERENCE

q Cut w Fold e Complete
Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc.
I IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 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.

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OPERATION GUIDE
CHANNEL SELECTION (pgs. 8, 9, 16)

Channel 16 Push

Call channel
Push for 1 sec. Call channel programming (p. 12) International/USA/ATIS* and LAND channels

*German version only

q Push [DIAL] for 1 sec. once or several times, to select the desired channel group.
w Push [16C] for 1 sec. to select the

call channel.

e Push [16C] for 3 sec. (until long
beep changes to 2 short beeps)
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. t Push [16C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
CE Versions of the IC-M87 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC and ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
The following explanations are about the symbols on the attached Declaration of Conformity.
I SET MODE (pgs. 1721) q While pushing [SQL], turn power ON.

I LOCK FUNCTION (p. 11)