INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO iGM1600 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”.
RECOMMENDATION FOREWORD CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-GM1600 SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is 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.
PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from 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 (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................... i RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... ii FOREWORD ................................................................................... ii IMPORTANT .................................................................................... ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. ii PRECAUTION ................................
1 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. (2) OPERATOR’S 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.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories ■ Attachments The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Battery charger (BC-158) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 e Belt clip (MB-103Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 r AC adapter (BC-147A/E)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 t Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below. NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw. To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the IC-GM1600 completely, then turn the screw clockwise.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■ Front, top and side panels w q MIC/SP e r q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. 2 3 w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP] Connects the optional external microphone. NOTE: Attach the [MIC/SP] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. e ANTENNA Fixed type. !1 r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting (lights orange while VOX function is used).
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display i CHANNEL 16 KEY [16] Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) q w e r t Y]/[Z Z] o CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y ➥ Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 7–8) ➥ Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 11) ➥ Selects the SET mode item when pushed with [SQL]. (p. 11) !0 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] ➥ Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with Y]/[Z Z]. (p. 9) [Y ➥ Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION t BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power. o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. ➥ In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. Using rechargeable battery pack 3 !0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 7) Indication Battery level 3 Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is over charged.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection D Channel 16 D Call channel Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be used to store your most often used channels for quick recall. q Push [CALL] to select the call channel. q Push [16] to select Channel 16.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. w Set the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push [√] to open the squelch. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] to stop the “SQL” indicator blinking, then rotate [VOL] to set the volume level. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push [∫]/[√] to set the squelch level. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. - When receiving a signal, the [TRANSMIT/RECEIVE] indicator lights green while audio is emitted from the speaker.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Call channel programming ■ Adjusting the squelch level The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9* by default, however, you can program your most often-used channel for quick recall. To adjust the IC-GM1600’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys. In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. *The channel number depends on version. q Push [CALL] to select the call channel. • “CALL” and call channel number appear.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Lock function ■ Monitor function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [SQL•MONI] and [Hi/Lo• ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. ➥ Push [Hi/Lo• ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level. See p. 12 for details of the monitor switch action. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec. and keep holding to activate the monitor function.
5 SET MODE ■ SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiver functions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, backlighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal strength indicator, squelch sensitivity function, VOX gain* and VOX delay*. *Available for on-board use only. D SET mode operation q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to enter the SET mode.
SET MODE 5 ■ SET mode items D Beep tone function “bP” D Backlighting function “bL” You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key. When “ON” is selected, a fixed beep (Pi) sounds, and when “US” is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound. This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The backlighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 (bright); 3 (default).
5 SET MODE D Auto power save function “PS” D Self check function “SC” The auto power save function reduces battery drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the radio is turned ON. Afterwards, the radio switches to normal operation mode. • ON : The power save function is turned ON.
SET MODE 5 D Battery voltage indicator “bt” D Squelch sensitivity function “SS” This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery pack’s voltage when the power is ON. When this function is turned ON, blocking against noise is improved. Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON.
5 SET MODE D VOX delay “dL” (Available for on-board use only) Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to 3.0 sec. in 0.5 sec. steps) keeping the radio in transmit mode after you stop speaking. • Setting the delay to 0.5 (0.5 sec.) is a short VOX delay. • Setting the delay to 3.0 (3.0 sec.) is a long VOX delay. Push VOX delay 1.0 (default) VOX delay 3.
BP-234 BATTERY PACK The optional BP-234 battery pack is a non-rechargeable, Lithium battery pack for operation in a survival craft. The following precaution must be observed. • NEVER dispose of the BP-234 battery pack in a fire. This could result in an explosion. • DO NOT short-circuit the BP-234 battery pack. Metal contact (such as paper clip, another battery, etc.
7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ■ Battery charging ■ Battery cautions Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION! NEVER insert a battery pack or a transceiver (with the battery pack attached) that is wet or soiled into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it.
BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) 7 ï Charging connections q Attach the BC-158 to a flat surface, such as a desk. w Connect the AC adapter 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. 8 hours, depending on the remaining power condition. DO NOT charge the BP-224 more than 12 hours. Otherwise, the BP-224 will be damaged.
7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ■ Optional battery chargers ï AD-109 installation q Connect the charger’s 10-pin connector to the AD-109 desktop charger adapter’s plug. NOTE: BE CAREFUL not to catch the unused 3-pin plug between the charger and the charger adapter. NOTE: The 3-pin connector is not used.
BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) 7 ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-109 ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-109 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required. • AD-109 charger adapter • An AC adapter (BC-145A/E)*1 or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required.
8 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-86 contents e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below. Qty. Belt clip ………………………………………………………… 1 Base clip ……………………………………………………… 1 Supplied screws ……………………………………………… 2 ■ Attachment q Screw the base clip to the back of the transceiver using the two screws (supplied) as shown below. Supplied screws ■ Detachment ➥ Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ■ HM-125 descriptions Alligator-type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits when push. Receives when release. Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water without connecting with the transceiver. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry BEFORE connecting it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above.
10 CHANNEL LIST FOR SURVIVAL OPERATION Channel number TX/RX Channel number TX/RX Channel number TX/RX 06 156.300 MHz 08 156.400 MHz 09 156.450 MHz 10 156.500 MHz 11 156.550 MHz 12 156.600 MHz 13 156.650 MHz 14 156.700 MHz 15* 156.750 MHz 16 156.800 MHz 17* 156.850 MHz 67 156.375 MHz 68 156.425 MHz 69 156.475 MHz 71 156.575 MHz 72 156.625 MHz 73 156.675 MHz 74 156.725 MHz 77 156.875 MHz *U.S.A.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The transceiver does • The battery is exhausted. not turn ON. • Change to a new battery pack (Survival). • Recharge the battery pack (On-board). • Bad connection to the battery pack. No sound from the • Squelch level is too deep. speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Water has entered the [MIC/SP] connector. Transmitting is impos- • Some channels are for low power or resible, or high power ceive only.
12 SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL • Frequency coverage TX/RX • Mode • Channel spacing • Power supply requirement • Current drain (approx.) at 7.5 V DC for [USA] at 7.2 V DC for [GEN] • Useable temperature range [USA] [GEN] • Antenna impedance • Dimensions (Projections not included) • Weight (with BP-234) : 156.300–156.875 MHz : 16K0G3E : 25 kHz : Battery packs (BP-234 or BP224*) *For on-board use only : TX High (2 W) 1.0 A TX Low (1 W) 700 mA Max.
OPTIONS 13 D BATTERY PACKS D CHARGERS • BP-234 LITHIUM BATTERY PACK 9.0 V/3300 mAh Lithium battery pack. • BP-224 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-225 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-109 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145A/E* AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 1.
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