INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM36 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 is designed for and classified as “General Population Use” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for “General Population Use”.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. 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 unusable due to salt crystallization. ❍ USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2.
FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M36 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. ☞ Floating on water IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. • W hen a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
PRECAUTIONS 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 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.............................................................. ii RECOMMENDATION........................................................................ ii FOREWORD.................................................................................... iii IMPORTANT..................................................................................... iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS......................
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. 1 (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.
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger AC adapter* (with 2 screws) (BC-147SA or BC174E depending on the version) Antenna Belt clip D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. This facilitates carrying. D Belt clip Attach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. * This illustration is described with the BC-147SA.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, 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 standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bottom screw. To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the transceiver completely, then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top, side and rear panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. q w Function display (pgs. 6, 7) e w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25) Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. N OTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver. u q Attach the [SP MIC] cap. i r o t w w Then rotate it clockwise completely.
PANEL DESCRIPTION t VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [VOL/SQL MONI] ➥ P ush to enter the volume adjustment mode and the squelch adjustment mode. (pgs. 11, 12) Normal condition PUSH Volume adjustment mode PUSH Squelch adjustment mode PUSH ➥ Push to restore the changed volume level by the noise detection, volume loud, or volume mute function to the original. (pgs. 12, 20) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate the monitor function. (p.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q w e r t t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears while the lock function is activated. y u i o !8 !7 !0 !6 !1 !2 !5 !4 !3 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.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !1 SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR Shows the squelch level. !2 VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR ➥ Shows the volume level. ➥ The bars appear in ascending order repeatedly when the volume loud function is activated. (p. 12) ➥ Blinks while the volume mute is activated. (p. 12) !3 VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR (p. 11) ➥ Blinks while adjusting the volume level. ➥ This indicator and the volume level indicator appear alternately while the volume level is turned up by the noise detection function. (p.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ 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 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.
BASIC OPERATION 4 D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels D Weather channels The transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 International and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. The transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). q Push [CH/WX U/I/C] to select a regular channel.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Push and hold [ ] to turn power ON. w Set the volume and squelch levels. You can enter each adjust mode with [VOL/SQL MONI]. ➥ Enter the squelch adjustment mode, and push [Z] several times to open the squelch. ➥ Enter the volume adjustment mode, then push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the volume level. ➥ Enter the squelch adjustment mode again, and push [Y] until the noise disappears.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Call channel programming ■ Adjusting the volume level Call channel is used to access Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL MONI] and [Y]/[Z]. q Push and hold [CH/WX U/I/C] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., International or Canada) to be programmed. (p. 9) w Push and hold [16 9] for 1 sec.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Volume loud function ■ Adjusting the squelch level The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing [LOUD MUTE]. The function does not work when the volume level is 31. q Push [LOUD MUTE] to activate the volume loud function. The squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL MONI] and [Y]/[Z]. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Lock function ■ Automatic backlighting This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [VOL/SQL MONI], [LOUD MUTE], [Hi/Lo ] and [Y]/[Z]*) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. * In the volume or squelch adjustment mode only. ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock func➥ Push and hold [Hi/Lo tion ON and OFF. This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation.
5 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are available for standby convenience. These functions can be activated simultaneously, depending on the setting in the set mode. (pgs. 18, 19) PRIORITY SCAN CH 02 CH 16 CH 05 CH 01 CH 03 CH 04 * Previously selected weather channel.
SCAN OPERATION 5 ■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear TAG for 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 Canada) independently. Set the weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance, using the set mode. (pgs.
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■ Description ■ Operation 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. q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the set mode. (p. 19) w Select the desired channel. e Push and hold [SCAN DUAL] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch (depending on the set mode setting).
SET MODE 7 ■ Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of transceiver's functions: Beep tone function, Weather alert 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, Low fix function* and Noise detection function. *Appears only when the optional battery case is attached.
7 SET MODE ■ Set mode items D Beep tone function “bP” Select the key touch beep sound from ON or US, or turn sound OFF. • OFF: For silent operation. • ON : A fixed beep sounds. • US : The preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound. D Priority scan function “Pr” 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.
SET MODE D Auto scan function “AS” The auto scan function starts normal or priority scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec. Push Push setting (default) Auto scan OFF (default) Auto scan ON D Dual/Tri-watch function “dt” This item can be set as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 16) “bL” This function is convenient for night-time operation. The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF.
7 SET MODE D Power save function “PS” The power save function reduces current drain by deactivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. • OFF : The power save function is turned OFF. • ON : T he power save function is turned ON. The power save function will be activated when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 sec.
BATTERY CHARGING 8 ■ Battery caution Misuse of Lithium-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. R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery pack is tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger.
8 BATTERY CHARGING 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 fluid from inside the battery. WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
BATTERY CHARGING 8 ■ Supplied battery charger ■ Optional battery case ï Charging connections 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. Do not charge batteries other than the BP-252. q Attach the BC-173 to a flat 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.
8 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery charger D Charging D BC-162 installation • To a desktop Supplied screws • To a wall Supplied screws 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 power condition.
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ 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. NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector gets 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 above.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. • Recharge the battery pack. The transceiver does not turn • The battery is exhausted. ON. • T he battery pack is not attached cor- • Attach the battery pack correctly. rectly. No sound from speaker. • The squelch level is too high. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Set the squelch level to the threshold level. p. 12 • Adjust the audio level to a suitable level. p. 11 • Drain water from the speaker. p.
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST Channel number USA INT CAN 01 01 01A 02 02 03 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 05A 06 06 06 07 07A 07A 08 08 08 09 09 09 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13* 13* 14 14 14 15* 15* 15* 16 16 16 17* 17* 17 18 18A 18A 19 19A 19A 20 20 20* 20A * Low power only. Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.
12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS n Specifications n Options ï GENERAL D BATTERY CASE AND PACK • Frequency coverage • BP-251 battery case : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz Receive 156.050–163.275 MHz • Mode : FM (16K0G3E) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Power supply requirement : BP-251 and BP-252 only • Current drain (at 7.4 V DC) : TX (6 W/1 W) 1.5 A/0.7 A typical Max. audio 0.3 A typical (internal speaker) 0.
FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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