IMPORTANT TABLE OF CONTENTS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before Using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the 1C-GM1500 and 1C-GM1500E CAUTIONS MAKE SURE the battery pack is securely attached to the transceiver and that the battery pack is dry before attachment.
+ PRIORITIES 1) 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. 2) You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. 3) False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law. + PRIVACY 1) Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used In any way.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION M Switches and controls SQUELCH CONTROL [SOL]1 (p. 8} Sets the squelch threshold point for audio mute. CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL] (pp. 7-8) Sets an operating channel while in dial'mode. TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [HOLLOW] (p. 8) Selects high or low output power. Also activates the secondary function of other switches, VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] p. 8) Turns power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level. PTT SWITCH 8) Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. CHANNEL 16 SWITCH[16]) (p.
M Function display TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting, LOCK INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears while the lock function is activated. CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears while in call channel mode, PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when [SQL] is rotated too far counterclockwise. NT LOCK CALL LOW INT CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears while in call channel mode ar dial mode.
. 3 ACCESSORIES AND CHARGING H Accessories < Supplied accessories The following are supplied with the IC-GM1500; (1) Battery pack (CM-165) @i Flexible antenna (FA-855V) 3 Battery charger” @ AC adapter’ & Belt clip and screws ® Hand strap Spare battery pack (CM-176)7 *AD-49 + BM-gnu or AD-53 + BM-111E depending on version, #CM-176 is supplied . with some versions only.
H Cautions NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wel, be sure fo wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Internal components may become damaged. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery packs in handbags, etc. I CM-176 cautions = The CM-176 is a lithium battery and therefore, cannot be charged.
3 ACCESSORIES AND CHARGING Hl Battery charging w165 ony) Charge the CM-165 by itself or attached 10 the transceiver as illustrated in the diagram below. Battery pack can be charged by itself if desired. AC adapter supplied wiBM:103. BM-Au or BM-111E \‘ AD-49 or AD-53 Charging time: 14 bhe. An optional CM-1 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Is available to use battery chargers with a 12 V. cigarette lighter socket in place of an AC outlet.
M Channel selection <> Channel 16 mode Channel 16 is the distress channel. 1t is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. While standing by you are required 1o monitor channel 16 Push Channel 16 mode is automatically selected when turning power ON. o™ <> Dial mode Dial mode allows you to select one of the 19 available international channels for communications. .
4 OPERATION M Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. @ Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. @ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise, @ Adjust the audio to a suitable level using [COLL. @ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until audio noise |8 just muted, ® Push and hold [PTT] to talk. = DO NOT hold-the transceiver too close 1o your mouth or speak too loudly, this may distort the signal. » Push [H/LOW] to toggle between high and low power, if desired.
. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS D I M Specifications Output power s High: 2W Low: 08W Sensitivity (20 dB SINBAD: 1 0.35 UV Squelch sensitivity t Less than 0.3 uV (at threshold) Audio output power 800 with an 8 Load Current drain : TX High 1.0A max. @t7.5v) Max. audio 500 mA max. Power saved 15 mA typical Frequency stability 10.