FOREWORD Thank you for choosing the IC-M100, one of the finest VHE FM Marine Transceivers on the market today. It was designed and built by ICON INCORPORATED, a long-time leader in the field of VHE communication, This transceiver incorporates state-of-the-art technology, and it was built specifically for Marine applications using experience gained over a long period of time. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using your 1C-M100 transceiver.
SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES INSTALLATION .0 Sensation 2 1 MOUNTING LOCATION | .. i, 2 2 MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER GO ANTENNA S04 CONTROL FUNCTIONS. FRONT PANEL. 5 2 CHANNEL AND FUNCTION DISPLAY 9 3 BEAR PANEL. BASIC OPERATION .. . .00 ] 11 PRECONCEIVING .00 11 DU TRANSMITTING FUNCTIONS OPERATION vii i 15 1 MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION.
® All marine and weather channels per-programmed. & Weatherproof and dust-tight case, molded frame. ®16 user-programmable memory channels with a backup lithium battery. ®4 different channel scanning systems. LOUDHAILER and INTERCOM operations available.
2-1 MOUNTING LOCATION ANTENNA FEED LINE MICROPHONE Avoid long cable runs ta the antenna, power source, and HAILED/ INTERCOM cables. Keep these cables as far away as possible from electrical pumps; generators and other electronic instruments. Keep the INTERCOMMUNICATE cable and ANTENNA cable as for away from each other as possible. 1C:MI100 BRIER PANEL ACC SUPPLIED 8-PIN CONNECTOR .
2:-2 MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER The universal bracket supplied with your transceiver allows “over’ r “under’’ mounting. Install the bracket so the unit is adequately supported; thus protecting it from wave shock and excessive vibration. ‘The mounting hardware supplied is suitable for most installations; but if you need special hardware, any good marine store should be able to assist. As in any marine installation, it is recommended that only high quality marine hardware be used.
— I Vary installation angle for good Visibility: Open the latches on each side of the mount: ing bracket and slide the transceiver to tilt the unit to the best angle. 2.3 ANTEROOM The antenna is the most important item that influences the performance of our transceiver. Any good duality, BOSS marine antenna will suffice, but a high gain antenna ig preferable. The mounting location is also important, therefore consult your dealer if you are Uncertain where to install the antenna.
2.1 FRONT PANEL (D SQUELCH @ CHANNEL apd FUNCTION DISPLAY. 45 INTERCOMMUNICATE SELECTOR SWITCH ~ @) JAILER OUTPUT POWER SELECTOR SWITCH SQUELCH VHE MARINE | TRANSCEIVER 1E-NN @“WM AiW@ Nt pommel VOLE RAT roller 0[ele] | N USES D JE RESET B Ru Ed @ INTERNAL SPEAKER 2 VOLUME CONTROL/ "} POWER SWITCH @ DUAL WATCH/ DIMMER SWITCH : @ RE BRAINPOWER.
(SQUELCH CONTROL [SQUELCH] (9)VOLUME CONTROL/POWER SWITCH [VOLUME/POWER] (3 DUAL WATCH/DIMMER SWITCH [DUAL/DIM] 4 RT POWER/USA SWITCH Hi/Lcwsal (5 RESET SWITCH [RESET] Varies the squelch threshold level for quiet monitoring when no receive annals s present. Rotate completely counterclockwise to turn OFE the squelch function, and clockwise 1o ‘increase the threshold level.
(6) WEATHER/MEMORY READ SWITCH WX/MRI (T JAILER MOPE SWITCH [HL] (8)CHANNEL 16/LOCKOUT SCAN SWITCH (8 FUNCTION SWITCH [UNCTION] Selects ' the weather Channel mode. Rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to choose the desired weather channel. ‘Refer to SECTION 1 for operating the weather channels. This switch also selects the memory channel: mode. Refer to SECTION B 1 for operating the memory channel. Alternately changes modes between the jailer mode and normal operative mode..
SCANDINAVIAN START SWITCH [Scandinavia] 1D CHANNEL SELECTOR 4D INTERNAL SPEAKER 93 JAILER CUTOUT POWER SELECTOR SWITCH [HIGH/LOW] G INTERCOMMUNICATE ELECTOR SWITCH [LOUDHAILER] 3 CHANNEL AND UNCTION DISPLAY Selects the dial mode. Rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR ro choose an operating channel. Refer to SECTION 4+ 1 for more information, This switch also starts and stops the scanning functions, Refer to SECTION B 2 for the operating procedure. Selects a programmed channel, memory channel or weather channel.
3.2 CHANNEL AND UNCTION DISPLAY @——v B Boe rummer@ BTN Scandal DUAL l ’ l ME?&D : Low H = 2 TRANSFINITE INDICATOR (scan INDICATOR GD CHANNEL SYSTEM INDICATOR e 5 CHANNEL INDICATOR INDISCREET SRR BRI i D UAL WATCH YT X' appears when the transceiver s transmuting. “SCAN" appears when the: transceiver is operating in channel, weather, or memory scan. "L-SCAN' appears during lockout scan. HULA appears when the USA channel system is selected.
3-3 REAR PANEL ® ANTENNA int § (7 ACC SOCKET POWER SOCKET @ Z)ANTENNA ZIRCONIUM Connect an antenna cable here. The connector should be matched with a P-2568 plug. 23 DC POWER SUCKER Connect the supplied DC power cable from this socket to an external 12V DC power source, Refer to SECTION 2 INSTALLATION for detailed information. GALL DISKETTE This socket provides signals for the jailer or the intercom functions, Refer to.
1 4-1 RECEIVING 1} Turn ON the POWER fciucehe VOLUME CONTROL 1) Push the [POWER] SWITCH ON. e The number "16" and "USA" appear on the CHANNEL DISPLAY: 1) Rotate the [SQUELCH] CONTROL completely counterclockwise. 2} Rotate the [VOLUME] CONTROL clockwise for a suitable noise level from the speaker. 1) Rotate the [SQUELCH] CONTROL clockwise until the channel noise just disappears. This is the threshold point where signals can be received.
{4) Select the channel system 1} The transceiver is presently in the U.S.A. mode and will tune any of these changelings. ian International channel is required, push the [FUNCTION] ‘ t'mo { O SWITCH, and then push the [USA] SWITCH. The International mode is now selected and "USA" disappears from the CHANNEL DISPLAY. 3} To return to the U.S.A mode, push the [TE UNCTION] SWITCH, and then the [USA] SWITCH. {5) Channelize 1) Push the DIAL] SWITCH, ] 0 2) Rotate.
134-2 TRANSMITTING (1] Select output power ysA i * o LOW Jh Low POWER (1W) SN ir 1o HIGH POWER (25W) (21 Select the parting channel, 0220 ey o {SF Move to nonnegotiable T 5h £ The following transmitting procedures should be started after finishing the steps described above in SECTION 4 1 RECEIVING, 1} The IC-M100 automatically resets to the HIGH (28W) power position when the transceiver is turned ON. 2) Push the SWITCH to select the LOW (1W) power position. appears on the CHANNEL DISPLAY.
{4) Move to an operating channel X HBA. 11 1w 1) After establishing contact with the desired party, push the DIAL] SWITCH to move to the channel previously selected in STET {2} 2) Resume your conversation. 3} When your conversation is completely finished, return the micro. phone 1o the mic hanger, and the transceiver automatically changes to channel 16.
MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION 1} Lining the memory channels (2] Programming the rammed channel Push the [FUNCTION] SWITCH, and then push the [MR] SWITCH. 2) Rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to choose a memory channel {0 ~ 15}, Memory channels which have not been programmed cannot be selected. Refer to (2) below, Programming the memory channels: 3} The channel number and the memory number selected appear on the CHANNEL DISPLAY.
5-2 SCANNING OPERATION {1} Chennai scan The following procedure explains how to automatically scan all Memory scan marine channels; @ memory channel or @ weather channel. Weather Sean ; L 1} Push the following switches ds required for the correct mode, Channel scan’ @ [DIAL] SWITCH SAIL SCAN o0 Memory scan 1 (DI FUNCTION] @ [MR] SWITCHES MEMORY SCAN Weather scan 1 DWX] SWITCH 2) Rotate the [SQUELCH] CONTROL clockwise until the nose is quieted.
a7 (2] Outstretch 0550 Release the all channel scan mode the transceiver automatically stops at specific channels. | Lockout scan, however, allows vou 1o skip unnecessary channels, customizing the transceiver to fit your exact programming requirements. 1) Push the [DIAL] SWITCH. 2) Rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to choose the channel to be locked ouch 3) Push and hold the [FUNCTION] SWITCH, and then push the LL-SCAN SWITCH. oL appears ion the CHANNEL DISPLAY. 4) Release the [[FUNCTION SWITCH.
{b) Activate Lockout scan ush any of these swi 1o stop the scan. (e} Can gelling a lockout channel itches iy i #)3 sold 1 ® Release 1) Rotate the [SQUELCH] CONTROL clockwise until the noise from the speaker just disappears. 2) Punch ‘the [FUNCTION] SWITCH, and then push the [L-SCAN] SWITCH. appears and “SCAN"begins to blink on the CHANNEL DISPLAY. 3) The scan moves upwards, skipping the locked-out channels.
Zing 5-3 DUAL WATCH OPERATION SIGNAL This: function allows a check of channel 16 while listening on another channel. When a signal appears on channel 18, the trans: caver automatically switches to channel 16 until this signal has cleared, then the transceiver returns to the original channel. 1) Choose the desired operating channel. 2} Rotate the [SQUELCH] CONTROL clockwise until the noise just disappears. e Perform this setting when there is no signal present on the channel. 3) Push the [DUAL] SWITCH.
5-4 DISPLAY LIGHT AND LIGHT DIMMER {13 Candlelight OFF Continue holding The 1C:M100 has an illuminated CHANNEL and FUNCTION DISPLAY for easy reading in dim .or no light situations. The light may be turned ON and OFF, also the intensity may be varied to suit the ambient light conditions. 1) Push: the [FUNCTION] SWITCH, and then push the [DIM] SWITCH to turn the light ON and OFF, 2] Repeat step 1) to change the condition of the light. 1) Push and hold the [FUNCTION] SWITCH. and then push the [DIM] SWITCH.
i P 5.5 JAILER AND INTERCOM OPERATIONS (1) Interpretation Low: : High The ICM100 provides a jailer mode as an audio amplifier function for 2 Public Address system and has an inter phone function for com: communicating between the deck and cabin. Both functions can be used at the same time. Refer 10 SECTION 2 | for connecting structural: sons: The jailer function allows that you voice to be amplified through an external loudspeaker while you speak into the IC-M100 " microphone.
(2] Intercom privation 6) Push the PIT SWITCH on the microphone and speak into the microphone. » The jailer speaker emits the audio. 7) Push any of the switches or rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to 10 return to normal operations. The intercom function allows you to receive an answer from the deck to your jailer message via the IC-M100 internal speaker. 1) Connect (more than 5W) speaker and switch tg the ACC SOCKET. Refer to SECTION 2 -1 for connecting instruct tons. 2) Turn power ON.
e L fum 5) Select the audio volume level by using the [HIGH/LOW] o dice i SWITCH, «JAILER OUTPUT POWER SELECTOR SWITCH Out position -+ High output power in position Low output power &) Push the PTT SWITCH on the microphone and speak into the microphone: « The intercom speaker emits the audio. 8) Push any of the switches or rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to return to normal operations. (31 Invaliding the intercom from he The intercom function can alas be controlled on the deck.
PREVENT INTERFERENCE CALL PROCEDURES PRIORITIES Before transmitting, monitor the channel you wish to use to avoid interrupting transmissions in progress. Calls must be properly identified and time limits must be respected. 1} Give your call sign sate time you call another vessel or a coast station, If you have no call sign, identify the station by giving the vessel name and the name of the licenses. 2) Give our call sign at the end of each transmission of more than 3 minutes duration.
oL PRIVACY 1) Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. 2} Indecent or profane language is prohibited. Use of this equipment requires entry of the watch period of Channel 18 by the operator with vessel name, call sign and operator signature.. All distress, emergency and safely messages must be recorded in complete detail. Log date activity is usually recorded in 24 hour time.
DEAD SPOTS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 2] Operator’s Licenses A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when 4 radio is nat required for safety purposes. You can rustically obtain this permit by mail without examination. Again, contact your marine dealer Or appropriate government agency for information or applications. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or be kept with the operator.
27 Channel Sequencery (MHz) Transmitter Channel Sequencery (MHz) Transmitter No, Transmitter Vivere | outlet power _ No, Transmitter | Vivere | putt power 01 166.060 160650 26W & 1W 19 156.950 161.550 25W & 1w 01A 156.060 156.050 28W & 1W 194 156.9560 156.950 28W & 1W 02 156.100 160.700 26W & 1W 20 157.000 161,600 28W & 1TW 02A 156.100 156.100 26W & 1w 20A 157.000 157.000 25W & 1W 03 156.150 160.750 25W & 1W 21 157.080 161.650 25W & 1W 03A 156150 156.150 25W & W 21A 157.050 157.060 25W & TW 04 156,200 160.
Chan net | Frequency (MHz) Transmitter | Channel Frequency (MHz) | Transmitter ~No. | Transmitter | Receiver | OUTDO parer Transmitter | ‘Receiver | output power 65 [ 156.275 160.875 25W & 1TW 167,125 187125 BN k1w 65A 156.275 166.276 25W & 1W 157.175 161.775 25W & 1W 66 156.325 160.925 25W & 1w 167.175 157,175 28W & 1W B6A 156.325 156.325 25W & 1W 167.225 161.825 25W & 1W 67 156.375 156.375 25W & TW 157.225 157.225 2BW & 1W 68 156425 166425 2BW & 1W 157.275 161.875 28W & 1W 69 156.475 156,475 28W & 1w 157.
Log TRANSMITTER LCG RADIO SET SER. NO: Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Transmitter BF Power Output Transmitter Deviation Transmitter Frequency CH Transmitter Frequency CH 6 TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE, ADDRESS, FCC LICENSE NO.
Problem Possible Cause Solution . Power ! does not come ON when the [POWER] SWITCH is pushed. » Power cable is improperly connected. s Power cable is connected with the polarity reversed. » Brown fuse. & Carefully reconnected the power cable, s Disconnect the power cable. replace the blown fuses on the DC power ¢able, then reconnect the power: cable observing proper polarity. s Check for the cause, then replace fuses on the DC power cable or on the rear panel. Low veal or no sound comes from the speaker.
EMERGENCIES If your vessel requires assistance, attract the attention of other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress message on Channel 16. Procedures for sending 2 distress signal MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY (repeat three times) . THIS IS (name of the vessel) LOCATED AT {gives petition) Give the reason for the distress call. Explain what assistance You need.