INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER |M37 |M37E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product was designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. ■■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ■■ IMPORTANT 1. 2. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M37/IC-M37E.
■■ FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
■■ TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■ IMPORTANT ����������������������������������� i ■■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ���������������� i ■■ FEATURES ������������������������������������� i ■■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ������������ i ■■ RECOMMENDATION ��������������������� i ■■ FCC INFORMATION �����������������������ii ■■ INFORMATION FCC �����������������������ii ■■ ABOUT CE AND DOC ��������������������ii ■■ DISPOSAL ��������������������������������������ii ■■ PRECAUTIONS �����������������������������iv ■■ PRÉCAUTIONS ����������������
■■ PRECAUTIONS RR WARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom battery packs with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. RR WARNING! 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.
■■ PRÉCAUTIONS RR AVERTISSEMENT ! N’utilisez JAMAIS et ne rechargez JAMAIS des blocsbatteries Icom avec des émetteurs-récepteurs non-Icom ou des chargeurs non-Icom. Seuls les blocsbatteries Icom sont testés et homologués pour être utilisés avec des émetteurs-récepteurs Icom ou pour être rechargés avec des chargeurs Icom. L’utilisation de blocsbatteries ou de chargeurs tiers ou de contrefaçon peut être à l’origine de fumées, d’incendie ou peut faire éclater la batterie.
■■ SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while transmitting. This radio is designed for and classified as for “Occupational Use WA R N ING Only.” This means it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
■■ INFOMATION EN MATIÉRE DE SÉCURITÉ vii Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour AVERTISSEMENT un «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée uniquement dans le cadre d’un travail par des personnes conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant à minimiser ces dangers. Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand public », dans un environnement non contrôlé.
OPERATIONG RULES 1 DDPriorities ead all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. R 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. 1 2 3 DDPrivacy I nformation overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
2 ACCESSORIES ■■ Supplied accessories Antenna Battery pack Handstrap Power adapter (For Desktop charger) Belt clip Desktop charger (With two screws) NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. ■■ Attaching accessories DDAntenna Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: •• DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. •• DO NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in this instruction manual.
ACCESSORIES 2 DDBattery pack To insert: 1. Use a coin or standard screwdriver (1), and turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn (2). 1 2 3 w q 4 Screw position when removing the battery cover. 2. 3. 5 Screw position when attaching the battery cover. 6 Open the battery cover (1), and place the battery pack into the transceiver so it fits flat (2). Securely attach the battery cover. 7 8 9 10 11 To remove: Slide the latch and then lift the battery cover to remove it.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Front, top and side panels 1 11 Function display 10 2 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 Speaker Microphone 1 SPEAKER/MIC JACK [SP/MIC] (p. 23) Connect the optional HM-213 speaker microphone here. 2 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 3 CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] (p. 9) •• Push to select Channel 16. •• Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. 4 VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [VOL/SQL]/[MONI] •• Push once to display the volume level setting screen.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■■ Function Display 1 2 3 4 15 14 13 5 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 1 TRANSMIT INDICATOR Displayed while transmitting. 2 BUSY ICON Displayed while receiving, or the squelch is open. 3 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Displays the selected operating channel number. 4 BATTERY INDICATOR •• Displays the battery status. Indication Battery status Full Mid Charging required Battery exhausted 5 DUPLEX INDICATOR Displayed when a Duplex channel is selected.
4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Battery caution Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. RR DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. RR DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas with temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
BATTERY CHARGING 4 ■■ Charging caution CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above 50°C, 122°F) for an extended period of time. If the battery pack must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the transceiver after discharging.
4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Battery charger DDSupplied battery charger Charging time: approximately 4 hours for the BP-296 Power adapter* Turn OFF Desktop charger * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. LL “ ” is displayed and bars of the battery icon scroll while charging. NOTE: •• The transceiver MUST be turned OFF while charging. Otherwise: - The battery will not be charged correctly. - The battery life may be shortened. •• DO NOT transmit while charging.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Selecting a channel 1 DDRegular Channel You can select a channel by pushing [▲] or [▼]. 2 DDChannel 16 3 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used to establish the initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While in the standby mode, you must monitor Channel 16. 4 5 6 zz Push [16/C] to select Channel 16. LL To return to the previously selected channel, push [CH/WX].
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Weather channels and Weather Alert (For the USA, EXP, CHN, and AUS versions) The USA version transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. The transceivers are capable* of monitoring broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. * When used within range of the broadcasts. 1. 2. Push [CH/WX].
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. 1 NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See Section 4 for battery charging. 2 3 1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a channel. 4 2. Hold down [PTT], and speak into the microphone to transmit. 5 3. Release [PTT] to receive. 6 •• When a signal is received, “ •• “ ” is displayed. ” is displayed while transmitting.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Adjusting the squelch level Squelch enables the audio to be heard only while receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher level blocks weak signals, so that you can receive only stronger signals. A lower level enables you to hear weak signals. 1. 2. 3. Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the Squelch Adjustment mode. Push [▲] or [▼] to adjust the squelch level, until the noise just disappears. Push [VOL/SQL] once to exit the Squelch Adjustment mode.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Setting the Call channel By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. You can set your most often-used channel as your Call channel in each Channel Group, for quick recall. 1. Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel. 2. Hold down [16/C] again for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps). 3. 4. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel. Push [16/C] to set the selected channel as the Call channel.
6 SCAN OPERATION (Except the HOL version) You can find ongoing communication by scanning the Favorite channels. Before starting a scan: •• Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite channels. (p. 15) LL Only the Favorite channels are scanned. •• Set the scan type to “Priority Scan” or “Normal Scan” on the Set mode setting. (p. 18) Normal Scan Sequentially searches through all Favorite channels. Channel 16 is not scanned unless it is set as a Favorite channel.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■■ Favorite channels You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. You can set Favorite channels in each Channel Group. DDSetting/Clearing 1. 2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel. Hold down [FAV] for 1 second to set or clear as a Favorite channel. •• The selected channel is set as a Favorite channel, and “ ” is displayed. DDSelecting zz Push [FAV]. 6 LL Non-Favorite channels are skipped and not displayed.
7 DUALWATCH AND TRI-WATCH ■■ Description Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to periodically check Channel 16 while you are operating on another channel. Tri-watch is for the all transceiver versions except the HOL version. Dualwatch Operating channel Tri-watch CH 16 Call channel Operating channel CH 16 Periodically checks Channel 16 while operating on another channel. Periodically checks Channel 16 and the Call channel while operating on another channel.
SET MODE 8 ■■ Using the Set mode You can set seldom changed settings in the Set mode. You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your preference and operating style. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn OFF the transceiver. While holding down [VOL/SQL], turn ON the transceiver to enter the Set mode. •• The “Beep” item is displayed. Push [VOL/SQL], or push [▲] or [▼] while holding down [VOL/SQL] to select an item. Push [▲] or [▼] to select an option. Push [16/C] to exit the Set mode.
8 SET MODE ■■ Set mode items NOTE: The Set mode items contained in the transceiver may be different, depending on the transceiver’s version or presettings. Ask your dealer for details. Beep “ ” Turns the Key Beep function ON or OFF. OFF: Turns OFF the function for silent operation. ON: When a key is pushed, a beep sounds. WX Alert “ ” (For the USA, EXP, CHN, and AUS versions) Turns the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. This function detects the Weather Alert tone on Weather channels.
SET MODE Power Save “ Low Battery Alarm “ ” 8 ” 1 Turns the Power Save function ON or OFF. OFF: The function is OFF. ON: The Power Save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit of the transceiver at specified intervals. Selects whether or not an alarm sounds when the battery is low. A beep sounds every time the battery indication is lower than a displayed value. The beep interval changes, according to the number of bars displayed. CH Display “ OFF: This function is OFF.
9 ATIS CODE (For only the HOL and FRG versions) The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) ID consists of 10 digits. You can set and confirm the ID as shown below. NOTE: You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE. After entry, only your dealer or distributor can change it. If your ATIS code has already been entered, this entry is not necessary. DDSetting the ATIS code 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn OFF the power. While holding down [16/C], push [ ]. •• Enters to the ATIS Code Setting mode.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 10 ■■ Specifications LL All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. LL Measurements made without an antenna. General TX Frequency coverage RX Type of emission Antenna impedance Input impedance (MIC) Output impedance External (audio) Internal Operating temperature range Power supply voltage Current drain (at 3.
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■ Specifications Receiver External Audio power output (with 4 Ω) (at 10% distortion) Internal (with 8 Ω) Adjacent channel sensitivity (typical) Spurious response (typical) Intermodulation (typical) Hum and noise Audio frequency response IC-M37(CHN) IC-M37E IC-M37 0.3 W (typical) IC-M37E(AUS) 0.2 W 0.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 10 ■■ Using the HM-213 Alligator type clip To attach the speaker microphone to your shirt or collar. PTT switch Push to transmit. Release to receive. Microphone 1 Speaker 5 Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM-213. 3 4 6 7 NOTE: •• NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, BE SURE to dry it before attaching to the transceiver.
11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ■■ For IC-M37 (USA, EXP, and CHN) and IC-M37E (AUS) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050 160.650 61A 156.075 156.075 156.050 156.050 01A 01A*6 62 156.125 160.725 02 02 156.100 160.700 62A 156.125 156.125 03 03 156.150 160.750 63 156.175 160.775 04 156.200 160.800 63A 63A*6 63A 156.175 156.175 04A 156.200 156.200 64 64 156.225 160.825 05 156.250 160.850 64A 156.225 156.225 05A 05A 156.
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 11 ■■ For IC-M37E (Except AUS) DDInternational channels CH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15*1 16 17*1 Frequency (MHz) CH Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 18 156.100 160.700 19 156.150 160.750 20 156.200 160.800 21 156.250 160.850 22 156.300 156.300 23 156.350 160.950 24 156.400 156.400 25 156.450 156.450 26 156.500 156.500 27 156.550 156.550 28 156.600 156.600 31*1*3 156.650 156.650 37A*1 156.700 156.700 60 156.750 156.750 61 156.800 156.800 62 156.850 156.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. zz The battery is exhausted. →→Recharge the battery pack. (p. 8) zz The battery pack is not correctly attached. →→Correctly reattach the battery pack. (p. 3) Little or no sound comes from the speaker. zz Squelch level is set too high. →→Adjust the squelch level. (p. 12) zz Volume level is set too low. →→Adjust the volume level. zz The speaker has been exposed to water. →→Use the AquaQuake Water Draining function to remove water from the speaker grill.
INDEX A Antenna ������������������������� 2 AquaQuake ����������������� 12 ATIS ATIS code ��������������� 20 Auto Scan �������������������� 18 Auto SP Line Convert �� 19 B Backlight ���������������������� 18 Battery case ���������������� 22 Battery caution �������������� 6 Battery charger �������������� 8 Battery pack ������������ 3, 22 BC-217SA/SE �������������� 22 BC-235 ������������������������ 22 Beep ���������������������������� 18 Belt clip �������������������������� 2 BP-296 Battery life ������������
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