TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOC... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY... ii RECOMMENDATION... ii FOREWORD... iii IMPORTANT... iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS... iii FEATURES... iii PRECAUTIONS... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS.. v OPERATING RULES.. 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. 23 I Supplied accessories.. 2 I Attachments... 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION.. 47 I Front, top and side panels.. 4 I Function display.. 6 BASIC OPERATION.. 813 I Channel selection... 8 I Receiving and transmitting.. 10 I Call channel programming.. 11 I Adjusting the volume level.. 11 I Volume mute function.. 11 I Adjusting the squelch level.. 12 I Lock function... 12 I Automatic backlighting.. 12 I Monitor function.. 13 I AquaQuake water draining function.. SCAN OPERATION (Except Holland version). 1415 I Scan types... 14 I Setting TAG channels... 15 I Starting a scan.. 15 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except Holland version). 16 I Description... 16 I Operation... 16 SET MODE... 1720 I Set mode programming.. 17 I Set mode items... 18 BATTERY CHARGING.. 2124 I Battery caution.. 21 I Supplied battery charger.. 23 I Optional battery case... 23 I Optional battery charger.. 24 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE.. 25 I HM-165 descriptions... 25 I Attachment... 25 TROUBLESHOOTING... 26 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST.. 27 SPECIFICATIONS... 28 OPTIONS... 29

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.

When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, water resistance may be compromised.
Screw position when removing battery
Make sure the rubber seal (purple) is properly seated in the groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it.
Screw position when attaching battery
Correct position Rubber seal Groove Battery pack

Incorrect position

Battery pack

PANEL DESCRIPTION

I Front, top and side panels
q POWER SWITCH [PWR] Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF. w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25) Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver.
q q Attach the [SP MIC] cap.

Microphone

Speaker Function display (pgs. 6, 7)

!1 !0 o

r t y u i
w Then rotate it clockwise completely.
e ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. r CHANNEL KEY [CH] Selects the regular channel when pushed. (p. 9) Selects the U.S.A.,* International or ATIS channel group when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 9) Push to return to the previous channel before selecting channel 16 or the call channel.
*U.K. version only; German and Holland versions only
t FAVORITE/TAG KEY [FAVTAG] While pushing and holding this key, push [Y]/[Z] to select the favorite (TAG) channels with ignoring untagged channels in the selected channel group in sequence. (p. 8)
Pushing this key only advances the displayed TAG channel.
Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed channel as a TAG (scanned) channel. (p. 15) While pushing and holding this key, turn power ON to clear or set all TAG channels (when no TAG channel has been set) in the selected channel group. (p. 15) y SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [SQLMONI] Push this key, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. (p. 12) Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushing and holding. (p. 13) While pushing and holding this key, turn power ON to enter the set mode. (p. 17) u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/LLOCK] Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 10) Toggles between the key lock function ON/OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 12) Y Z i CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9) Selects the set mode setting of the item. (p. 17) Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction during scan. (p. 15)

o SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCANDUAL] Push to start or stop normal or priority scan. (p. 15) Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter watch mode. (p. 16) Push and hold this key and [H/L], to activate the AquaQuake function. (p. 13) Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation. (p. 16) !0 VOLUME KEY [VOLMUTE] Push this key, then adjust the volume level with [Y]/[Z]. (p. 11) Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate the volume mute function. (p. 11) !1 CHANNEL 16 KEY [16C] Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8) Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the call channel. (p. 8) Enters call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed and held for 3 sec. (p. 11) Push to exit set mode during set mode operation. (p. 17) !2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 10)

I Function display

q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !5 !4 !3
t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears while the lock function is activated. y BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery

!8 !7 !6

blinks when the battery is over charged. blinks when the battery is exhausted. u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 15) Blinks while scanning. i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16) DUAL appears during dualwatch; TRI appears during tri-watch. o DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT Indicates Channel 16 during priority scan, dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 16) Indicates the set mode item while in set mode. (p. 17) Indicates the squelch level while squelch setting. (p. 12) Indicates the volume level while volume setting. (p. 11)
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears while transmitting. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 10) Blinks while monitoring. (p. 13) e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15) Appears when a TAG channel is selected. r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when the call channel is selected.
!1 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the squelch level. !2 VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the volume level. Blinks when the volume mute is activated. (p. 11) !3 VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR (p. 11) Blinks while adjusting the volume level. !4 SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR (p. 12) Blinks while adjusting the squelch level. !5 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. In set mode, indicates the selected condition. !6 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 9) U U appears when U.S.A.*; appears when International.

*U.K. version only

!7 ATIS INDICATORS (p. 9) ATIS appears when the channel group, which ATIS function is activated, is selected. (Available with German
and Holland versions only)
!8 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 10) LOW appears when low power is selected. LOW blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature error or low voltage. 7

BASIC OPERATION

I Channel selection
IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.

D Call channel

Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 11) and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall. q Push and hold [C] (16) 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 programming a call channel. (p. 11)

D Channel 16

Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. q Push [16] momentarily to select Channel 16. w Push [CH] to return to the channel used before Channel Y Z 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
w Push [CH] to return to the channel used before call chanY Z nel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.

Push and hold

for 1 sec.
Convenient! While pushing and holding [FAV], push [Y]/[Z] to select the favorite (TAG) channels with ignoring untagged channels in the selected channel group in sequence.
Pushing [FAV] only advances the displayed TAG channel. The favorite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting. (p. 15)

A low beep tone sounds for 9 sec. to drain water, regardless of volume level setting. The transceiver does not perform key operations while the AquaQuake function is activated. The AquaQuake function can not be activated when an optional speaker-microphone is connected.
SCAN OPERATION (Except Holland version)

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, auto scan function is available for standby convenience. This function can be activated depending on the setting in set mode. (p. 18) Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear any TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communications. Choose priority or normal scan in set mode. (p. 18)

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. 14
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.

SCAN OPERATION

I Setting TAG channels
For more efcient scanning, set the desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG setting from unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International and ATIS) independently. q Push and hold [CH] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group, if desired. w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel. e Push and hold [TAG] (FAV) for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel. appears in the function display. r To cancel the TAG channel setting, push and hold [TAG] (FAV) for 1 sec. disappears. Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels While pushing and holding [TAG] (FAV), turn power ON to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.
Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels (when no TAG channel has been set.)

I Starting a scan

Set the priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance, using set mode. (p. 18) q Push and hold [CH] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group, if desired. w Push [SCAN] to start priority or normal scan.
SCAN blinks in the function display. 16 appears on the sub channel readout during priority scan. When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to the scan resume timer setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.) Push [Y]/[Z] to check which channels have been set as TAG channels, change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.

e To stop the scan, push [SCAN].
SCAN disappears. Pushing [PTT], [16], [CH] or [FAV] also stops the scan.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts

When a signal is received Push

to stop the scan

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except Holland version)

I Operation

q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in set mode. (p. 19) w Select the desired channel. e Push and hold [DUAL] (SCAN) for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch (depending on set mode setting).
DUAL blinks during dualwatch; TRI blinks during tri-watch. A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16. Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel.

I Description

Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Call channel
r To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [SCAN] again. [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT channel 07.
Tri-watch starts. Signal is received on call channel.

Dualwatch

Tri-watch
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, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Triwatch, push and hold [PTT].
Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.
Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority.

SET MODE

I Set mode programming
Set mode is used to change the settings for 11 transceiver functions: beep tone function, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-watch function, monitor key action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast setting, power save function, squelch sensitivity and low x function*.

*Appears only when the optional battery case is attached; Not available with German version.

D Set mode operation

q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL], turn power ON to enter set mode.

bP appears.

Y Z e Push [SQL] or [Y]/[Z] while pushing and holding [SQL] to select the desired item, if necessary. Y Z r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired setting of the item. t To exit set mode, push [16].

D SET MODE ITEMS

Low fix*
(The display shows the current settings, and the selected function is displayed in the dotted circle.) Beep tone Priority scan Scan resume timer

Starting item

Squelch sensitivity : Push or + [Y] *Appears only when the optional battery case is attached; Not available with German version. Not available with Holland version. Monitor key action Dual/Tri-watch Auto scan
: Push Power save LCD contrast
+ [Z] Automatic backlighting

I Set mode items

D Beep tone function
US : The preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound ON : A xed beep sounds (default) OFF: Silent operation

D Scan resume timer

(Not available with Holland version)
Select the key touch beep sound from ON or US, or turn sound OFF.
The scan resume timer can be set 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 being received.
Push Push Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF Scan resume timer OFF (default) Scan resume timer ON

D Priority scan function

The transceiver has 2 scan types normal (OFF) and priority (ON) scans. 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

The auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec.
Push Push Normal scan Priority scan (default) Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON
D Dual/Tri-watch function

D Automatic Backlighting

This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 for details.
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF.
The backlight is automatically activated when any key except for [PTT] is pushed. The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Push Dualwatch function (default) Tri-watch function Auto backlighting ON (default) Push Auto backlighting OFF

D Monitor key action

D Battery caution

R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch re.
BATTERY CHARGING D Charging caution
R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near res or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging. WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the specied time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a re, overheating, or the battery may rupture. WARNING! NEVER insert the battery and transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: 0C to +40C. Icom recommends charging the battery at +20C. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specied temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with uid from inside the battery. WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause overheating, a re, or cause the battery to rupture. CAUTION! Always use the battery within the specied temperature range for the transceiver (15C to +55C) and the battery itself (20C to +60C). Using the battery out of its specied temperature range will reduce the batterys performance and battery life. CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50C) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-capacity ( ), then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20C to +20C.

I Supplied battery charger

Charging connections

Do not charge batteries other than the BP-252. q Attach the BC-173 to a at surface, such as a desk, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger.
The charge indicator lights orange. The charge indicator blinks orange (or orange/green alternately) when the protector is activated.

I Optional battery case

When you would like to use the optional AAA(LR03) size battery case (BP-251), install the batteries as illustrated below. 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. When using the optional battery case, output power level is 2 W (at high; except German version). NOTE: The transceiver may sink when the optional battery case is attached. (Depends on the weight of the installed batteries.)
r Charge the battery pack approx. 10 hours, depending on the remaining battery charge.
The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed. Charge indicator lights orange when the battery pack (with/without the transceiver) is inserted. Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF NOTE: The battery charger, BC-173, has a charging timer. The timer stops the charging process after 14 hours (approx.).
AC adapter Supplied screws

BC-173

I Optional battery charger

D BC-162 installation

To a desktop

Supplied screws

D Charging

To a wall

q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger.
The charge indicator lights orange. The charge indicator blinks orange (or red) when the protector is activated.
e Charge the battery pack approx. 2 hours, depending on the remaining battery charge.
The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed.
NOTE: The battery charger, BC-162, has a charging timer. The timer stops the charging process after 4 hours (approx.).
Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF

For added stability

Eyelet: Use a rubber band to secure the transceiver, if desired.

Charge indicator

BC-162 AC adapter (Optional for some versions)
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

I HM-165 descriptions

Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits during push. Receives during release. Microphone Speaker
Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM-165.

I Attachment

Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker-microphone. Then, insert the speaker-mic connector onto the [SP MIC] connector and carefully screw it tight, as shown in the diagram below. Be careful not to cross-thread the connection. IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceivers [SP MIC] connector cap attached when the speaker-microphone is not in use. If the cover is not attached, water will get into the transceiver. Moreover, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the connector has become wet. CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphones connector securely to prevent accidental loss, or water intrusion in the connector.
Detaching: Rotate the [SP MIC] cap counterclockwise (q), then detach it (w).
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. 2.5 cm from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level.
Attaching: Attach the [SP MIC] cap (q), then rotate it clockwise completely (w). q w

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. p. 23 p. 3 p. 12 p. 11 p. 13 pgs. 8, 9, 27 p. 23 p. 10

PROBLEM

The transceiver does The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery pack. not turn ON. The battery pack is not attached correctly. Attach the battery pack correctly. No sound from speaker. Squelch level is too high. Volume level is too low. Speaker has been exposed to water. Set squelch to the threshold point. Y Z Push [Y]/[Z] after pushing [VOL] to set a suitable level. Drain water from the speaker.
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. Verify the battery voltage is correct. The battery over charged. Push [H/L] 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. Battery voltage error TAG channels are not programmed. Beep tone function is turned OFF.

Push and hold [LOCK] (H/L) for 1 sec. to p. 12 cancel the function. Set the desired channels as TAG channels. p. 15 Set the beep tone to ON (Fix Beep/User p. 18 Beep) in set mode.
The connected battery packs voltage is Verify the battery voltage is correct. more than 11 V.

VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST

International channels
CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 Receive 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 Receive 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 160.675 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 Rx only 156.575 Receive 160.160.160.160.875 75*2 160.925 76*2 156.156.156.156.156.CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 Receive 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 CH 88
Receive 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425
Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425
160.160.160.160.160.850 15*1 156.160.950 17*1 156.156.156.500 20
*1 Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 W, and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters. *2 The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation-related communications only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16, e.g. by limiting the output power to 1 W or by means geographical separation.
USA channels (for U.K. versions only)
CH 01A 03A 05A 06 07A Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 Receive 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 CH 18A 19A 20 20A 21A Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.000 157.050 Receive 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 37A* 61A 63A Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 157.850 156.075 156.175 Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 CH 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83A 84 84A 85 85A Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.275 Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 161.925 157.325 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425 161.425

D BELT CLIPS

MB-109 BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver.

D OTHER OPTIONS

HM-165 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof (IPX7; 1m/30 min.) speaker-microphone. Includes an alligator clip to attach the speaker mic to your shirt, collar, etc. FA-SC58V ANTENNA FOR IC-M33
<Intended Country of Use> I GER I FRA I ESP I SWE I AUT I NED I POR I DEN I GBR I BEL I ITA I NOR I FIN I IRL I LUX I GRE I SUI
A-6545H-1EU Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc.
Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Easy to see LCD with large channel indication
The IC-M33 has an easy to see LCD (mm) with a clear 2-digit channel number indication. The Volume and SQL levels are shown in the display. LCD and key backlighting is standard for night Actual display size. time operation.
Quick channel selection with Favourite channel function
Tag your favourite or often used channels then push the Fav button, and easily recall those channels, while ignoring untagged channels.
Optional speaker-microphone, HM-165 The new optional waterproof speaker-microphone HM-165 will still allow the ICM33 to float when attached. You will get great audio from it as well.

Other features

Powerful 5W output power Dual/Tri-watch functions 4-step battery life indicator 2-step power saver 70 programmable channels Auto scan function Instant access to Ch 16 or programmable call channel Optional battery case for using with alkaline cells (Also oats when connected to the

IC-M33)

Li-Ion battery and charger standard
A Lithium-Ion battery pack and battery charger are supplied as standard. The BP252 Lithium-Ion battery pack provides 9 hours* of operating time.
* Typical operation with Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90
Easy to use, easy to hold
9 large buttons on the front panel provide simple straight forward operation. It Weighs only 305g, and the IC-M33s easyto-hold rounded body fits comfortably in your hand.
AquaQuake draining function
The AquaQuake draining function emits a vibrating sound and clears water away from the speaker grill.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Frequency range Marine Tx Rx Usable channels : 156.000161.450MHz 156.000163.425MHz : INT, USA* channels;

TRANSMITTER

Output power : 5/1W FRG version 1/0.5W Max. frequency deviation : 5.0kHz Audio harmonic distortion: Less than 10% (at 60% dev.) Frequency error : 1.5kHz Spurious emissions : Less than 0.25W Adjacent channel power : 70dB Hum and noise ratio : 40dB
Intermodulation rejection : 68dB Hum and noise ratio : 40dB Audio output power : 0.2W (at 10% distortion with

an 8 load)

(* Depending on version) Current drain (at 7.4V DC, approx.) :

Supplied accessories

5W output 1.5A 1W output 0.7A Rx AF max. 200mA typical Operating Temp. range : 15C to +55C Antenna impedance : 50 (STUD) Dimensions (WHD) : 62141.543 mm (projections not included) : 305g (with BP-252, FA-SC58V Weight (approx.)

and MB-109)

RECEIVER
Sensitivity (20dB SINAD) : 2dB emf typical Squelch sensitivity : 6dB emf typical (threshold) Adjacent Ch. selectivity : 70dB Spurious response : 70dB
Battery pack, BP-252 AC adapter, BC-174E* Antenna, FA-SC58V Battery charger, BC-173 Belt clip, MB-109 Hand strap
Measurements made in accordance with EN301-178-2. All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
(* Not supplied depending on version.)

OPTIONS

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

BC-173 BC-162

BP-251

BP-252

BC-174E

BC-145E/UK

HM-165

MB-109

BP-251 BATTERY CASE Battery case for AAA (LR03)5 alkaline cells. Output power: 2W. BP-252 7.4V/980mAh Li-Ion BATTERY PACK Provides 9 hours operating time (approx.).
(Typical operation with Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90)
BC-173 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-174E AC ADAPTER Regularly charges the battery pack, BP-252 in 10 hours (approx.).
BC-162 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145E/UK AC ADAPTER
Rapidly charges the battery pack, BP-252 in 2 hours (approx.).

HM-165 SPEAKERMICROPHONE

Waterproof construction equivalent to IPX7 (1 m depth for 30 min.).
MB-109 BELT CLIP Alligator type. Same as supplied.
1-1-32, Kami-minami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Phone: +81 (06) 6793 5302

Fax: +81 (06) 6793 0013

URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html

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2380 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, U.S.A. Phone : +1 (425) 454-8155 Fax : +1 (425) 454-1509 E-mail : sales@icomamerica.com URL : http://www.icomamerica.com
146A Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand Phone : +64 (09) Fax : +64 (09) E-mail : inquiries@icom.co.nz URL : http://www.icom.co.nz
Unit 9, Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K. Phone : +44 (01227) 741741 Fax : +44 (01227) 741742 E-mail : info@icomuk.co.uk URL : http://www.icomuk.co.uk
6F No. 68, Sec. 1 Cheng-Teh Road, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone : +886 (02) Fax : +886 (02) E-mail : sales@asia-icom.com URL : http://www.asia-icom.com
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