INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS iM85 iM85E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product 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. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M85 and IC-M85E.
PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dustprotection and splash resistance.
PRÉCAUTIONS (pour le Canada) R DANGER! NE JAMAIS court-circuiter les bornes du blocbatterie. Un court-circuit peut se produire si les bornes touchent des objets métalliques, tels que des clés, faites donc attention lorsque vous rangez des blocs-batteries (ou l’émetteur-récepteur) dans des sacs, etc. Transportez-les de telle sorte que des courts-circuits ne peuvent se produire avec des objets métalliques.Car cela peut endommager le bloc-batterie ainsi que l'émetteur-récepteur.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT.....................................................................................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS..................................................................i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.............................................................i RECOMMENDATION.......................................................................i PRECAUTIONS................................................................................ii PRÉCAUTIONS (pour le Canada)..................
1 OPERATING RULES DDPriorities • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call 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. DDPrivacy • Information overheard, but not intended for you, cannot lawfully be used in any way. • Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
ACCESSORIES ■■Supplied accessories Belt clip Handstrap Battery charger (With a screw) Battery pack 2 ■■Attaching accessories Antenna DDFlexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Power adapter (For Battery charger) NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CAUTION: •• DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna.
2 ACCESSORIES DDBattery pack CAUTION: DO NOT attach or detach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver/ battery pack and may damage the transceiver. To attach: 1. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (q) 2. Push the battery pack until the battery sliding locks make a ‘click’ sound. (w) Battery sliding locks To detach: 1. Pull both battery sliding locks in the direction of the arrow. (z) 2.
ACCESSORIES 2 DDBelt clip To attach: 1. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. 2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach: Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). BE CAREFUL! DO NOT break your fingernail.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front, top and side panels Antenna Connector q w e r LLSome channels are set to only low power. !2 !1 !0 o i u y t Microphone Speaker q LOCK KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to lock or unlock the keypad. LLPush to use the pre-assigned function. Ask dealer for details. 5 t TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] zzPush to set the power level to high, mid, or low. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. e CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] (p.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Function display “ FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON ” Displayed when a Favorite channel is selected. (p. 16) SCAN INDICATOR “SCAN” Blinks while scanning. (p. 15) CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR “CALL” Displayed when the Call channel is selected. (p. 11) TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR “MID”/“LOW” DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATOR “DUAL”/“TRI” Displayed when low power or mid power is selected. Displayed during Dualwatch or Tri-watch operation. (p.
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. R 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. R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas with temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
BATTERY CHARGING 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 DDOptional BC-226 desktop charger Charging time: approximately 2.7 hours DDSupplied battery charger Charging time: approximately 2.7 hours Battery pack Battery pack Turn OFF Power adapter* Turn OFF Power adapter* Battery charger BC-226 Status indicator Status indicator * May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version. 9 LL To connect the power adapter to the charger, remove the charger’s left cover.
BATTERY CHARGING Connecting BC-226 together You can connect up to 6 BC-226 together. 1. Remove the charger’s right cover. (q) 2. Snap the DC power plug to the other charger’s DC power jack. (w) DDInformation Status indicator Light color Charging Green Charging is completed. Blinks orange and green WARNING: DO NOT connect more than 6 chargers together. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire, overheating, or damage chargers. NOTE: •• The transceiver MUST be turned OFF while charging.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting a channel DD Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. zz Push [16/C] to select Channel 16. 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 a quick recall. 1.
BASIC OPERATION DDChanging channel group Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select the Channel Group between USA, International, Canadian, and ATIS depending on the transceiver version. zz Hold down [U/I/C/L]*1 or [CH]*2 for 1 second to change the channel group. *1 For the USA, Chinese, and Export versions. *2 For the European, UK, German, and Australian versions.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Receiving and transmitting 1. Select a channel. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. 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. 1. 2. 3. Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel. •• When a signal is received, the status indicator lights green. old down [PTT], and speak into the microphone to H transmit.
BASIC OPERATION ■■Adjusting the squelch level The 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. Push [SQL] to enter the Squelch Adjustment mode. ■■ Using the AquaQuake water draining function Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming from the speaker.
6 SCAN ■■Scan types You can find ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels. Before starting a scan, you need to: •• Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite channels. PRIORITY SCAN A Priority scan sequentially scans all Favorite channels while monitoring Channel 16. LLOnly the Favorite channels are scanned. CH 01 •• Turn ON the Priority Scan in the Set mode to use the Priority Scan (p. 20). WX* NORMAL SCAN The Normal Scan sequentially searches through all Favorite channels.
SCAN OPERATION ■■Favorite channels You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. ■■Starting a scan 1. DDSetting/Clearing 1. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel. Push [FAV] to set or clear the channel as a Favorite channel. •• “ ” is displayed, when the channel is set as a Favorite channel. DDSelecting zzPush [FAV]. LLNon-Favorite channels are skipped and not displayed. 2. Push [SCAN] to start a scan. ••During a Normal scan, “SCAN” blinks.
7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■■Description ■■Operation Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor Channel 16 while you are operating on another channel. 1. 2. 3. CH 88 CH 16 CH 88 Call channel CH 9 CH 16 Monitors Channel 16 while listening on another channel (example: CH 88). Monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel while listening on another channel (example: CH 88).
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■ Using the LAND channel group A maximum of 100 programmable channels (allocated 136.000 to 174.000 MHz) are preset into the LAND channel group for simple communication with LMR/PMR transceivers in the VHF band. The default setting of the LAND channel group is the same as that of the INT channel group. Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and LMR/PMR frequency setting details.
9 SET MODE ■■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 Except *2 19 the European, UK, and German versions. The “CH Display” item is displayed for each selectable channel group. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn OFF the transceiver. While holding down [SQL], turn ON the transceiver to enter the Set mode. ••The “Beep” item is displayed. Push [SQL] or [H/L] to select an item.
SET MODE 9 ■■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. DDScan Timer “ ” 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. Turns the Scan Resume Timer ON or OFF. ••OFF: When a signal is detected on a channel, the scan pauses until the signal disappears, and then resumes.
9 SET MODE ■■ Set mode items (Continued) DDSQL Key Action “ ” The function temporarily opens the squelch. • Pu (Push): The Monitor function is activated by holding down [SQL] for more than 1 second. The squelch opens while holding down the key. • Ho (Hold): The Monitor function is activated by holding down [SQL] for more than 1 second. The squelch stays open until the user pushes any key. DDBacklight “ ” Turns the Automatic Backlight function ON or OFF. ••OFF: The function is OFF.
SET MODE DDAquaQuake Action “ ” ( Not displayed when using an optional battery case.) Selects whether or not to activate the AquaQuake water draining function by shaking the transceiver. LLThis function is not usable when using an optional battery case. ••OFF: While holding down [H/L], push [FAV] to turn ON the function. ••ON: You can use the function by just shaking the transceiver within 30 seconds, after the water is detected.
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. IC-M85 (USA, Export): DDGeneral ••Frequency coverage: Marine TX 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz RX 156.050 ~ 163.275 MHz LMR 136.000 ~ 174.000 MHz ••Mode: Marine 16K0G3E LMR 16K0F3E (Wide)/11K0F3E (Narrow) ••Channel spacing: Marine ±25 kHz ±25 kHz (Wide), ±12.5 kHz (Narrow) LMR ••Current drain (at 7.2 V DC): TX High (5 W) 1.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS IC-M85E (European, UK, German, Australian): DDGeneral ••Frequency coverage: Marine TX 156.000 ~ 161.450 MHz RX 156.000 ~ 163.425 MHz TX (Australian) 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz RX (Australian) 156.300 ~ 162.025 MHz PMR 136.000 ~ 174.000 MHz ••Mode: Marine 16K0G3E PMR 16K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow) PMR (German) 14K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow) ••Channel spacing: Marine ±25 kHz PMR ±25 kHz (Wide), ±12.5 kHz (Narrow) PMR (German) ±20 kHz (Wide), ±12.
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Options DDBattery pack/Battery case ••BP-290 li-ion battery pack Voltage: 7.2 V Capacity: 1910 mAh (minimum), 2010 mAh (typical) Battery life: Approximately 14 hours* * When the Power Save function is ON and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 •• BP-291 battery case Battery case for AA alkaline batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Using the HM-222 10 Belt clip [H/L] Microphone Speaker [PTT] Earphone jack Turn OFF the transceiver before attaching or detaching the microphone You can connect an earphone (user supplied) to the earphone jack on the microphone. To attach: Attach the connector of the speaker microphone to the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. Turn OFF NOTE: •• NEVER immerse the connector in water.
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Using the BP-291 When using the optional BP-291 battery case, install 5 × AA (LR6) size Alkaline batteries. 1. Open the battery case, and then remove the battery holder. 2. I nstall Alkaline batteries to the battery holder, and then insert it to the battery case. 3. Firmly close the battery case. q w CAUTION: •• NEVER incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture. ••N EVER expose a detached battery case to water.
11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST Channel number USA*9 INT CAN*1 01 01 01A 01A*4 02 02 03 03 04 04A 05 05A 05A*4 05A 06 06 06 07 07A 07A*4 07A 08 08 08 09 09 09 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13*2 13 13*2 14 14 14 15*2 15*7 15*2 16 16 16 17*2 17*3 17*2 18 18A 18A*4 18A 19 19A 19A 19A 19b 20 20 20*2 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM 29 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does not turn ON. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. • The battery pack is not correctly attached. • Correctly reattach the battery pack. p. 9 p. 3 Little or no sound comes from the speaker. • Squelch level is set too high. • Volume level is set too low. • The speaker has been exposed to water. p. 14 p. 5 p. 14 You cannot transmit, or cannot select high power. Scan does not start. No beep sounds.
INFORMATION ■■About CE and DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-M85E which have the “CE” symbol on the product, comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.
13 INFORMATION ■■ Firmware version identification ■■Information FCC You can identify your transceiver’s firmware version. 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [ ], turn ON the transceiver. Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites fixées pour un appareil numérique de classe A, conformément au point 15 de la réglementation FCC.
INFORMATION 13 ■■Safety training information Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while transmitting. This radio is designed for and classified as for “Occupational Use 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 WA R N ING radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
13 INFORMATION ■■ Infomation en matiére de sécurité Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et AVERTISSEMENT 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.
INDEX A Accessories Attaching..................................... 2 Supplied...................................... 2 AquaQuake................................. 14 ATIS code................................... 13 B Backlight..................................... 21 Basic operation........................... 11 Battery Battery cycle............................... 18 Battery health.............................. 18 Caution....................................... 7 Charger.......................................
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