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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iM21

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL iM21 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER ...

Page 2: ...S IS name of vessel 3 Your call sign or other indication of the ves sel 4 LOCATED AT your position 5 The nature of the distress and assistance re quired 6 Any other information which might facilitate the rescue RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to salt water Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt cry...

Page 3: ...ual watch and tri watch functions Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis tress channel Ch 16 while receiving a channel of your choice dual watch or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving a channel of your choice tri watch This function may not be available depending on version Large easy to read LCD With dimensions of 24 H 35 W mm the IC M21 s func tion d...

Page 4: ...ch corresponds to JIS water resistant speci fication grade 7 1 m 3 ft depth for 30 min However once the transceiver has been dropped water resistant cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the water resistant seal damaged etc MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry bef...

Page 5: ... programming 9 Automatic backlighting 9 4 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH 10 Description 10 Operation 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 SCAN OPERATION 11 12 Scan types 11 Setting tag channels 12 Starting a scan 12 6 SET MODE 13 16 SET mode programming 13 SET mode items 13 7 BATTERY CHARGING 17 19 Battery charging 17 Battery cautions 17 Installing batteries in the battery case 18 Optional battery chargers 19 8 SUPPLIED A...

Page 6: ... Radiotelephone license This license in cludes the call sign which is your craft s identification for radio purposes 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 The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the oper...

Page 7: ...for 3 sec p 9 r SCAN TAG SWITCH SCN TAG p 12 Starts and stops normal or priority scan Sets and clears the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel when pushed for 1 sec t TRANSMIT POWER LOCK SWITCH H L LOCK Selects high middle or low power when pushed p 8 Toggles the lock function ON OFF when pushed for 1 sec p 7 y DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SWITCH DW TRI p 10 Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily S...

Page 8: ...does not adhere to it Battery pack case Battery pack case Rubber seal Groove Correct position Incorrect position NOTE When attaching a battery pack case make sure dust etc does not adhere to the rubber seal If dust etc is on the seal when attaching a battery pack case the water resistant may be reduced ï BATTERY CASE RELEASE SCREW To remove the battery case Turn the screw counterclockwise then pul...

Page 9: ...ears when a tag channel is selected r SCAN INDICATOR p 12 Blinks while scanning t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 6 Appears when the call channel is selected y LOCK INDICATOR p 7 Appears while the lock function is activated u DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected i DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 10 DUAL appears during dualwatch TRI appears during tri watch q w e r y t u o 0 1 2 3 5...

Page 10: ...the squelch level 3 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number In SET mode indicates the selected condition 4 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 6 I appears when International U appears when U S A U K and Italian versions only ATIS appears when ATIS function is activated Germany version only 5 TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR LOW appears when low power is selected p 8 LOW blinks when sw...

Page 11: ...hannel 16 is the distress channel It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch or tri watch While standing by you are required to monitor Channel 16 D Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate call channel The call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 9 ...

Page 12: ...here is no control knob for it In order to receive signals properly as well as for scan to function the squelch must be adjusted to a suitable level q Push SQL MONI then adjust the squelch level with Y Z SQL indicator and squelch level indicator appear There are 11 squelch levels to choose from 0 is completely open 10 is the maximum squelch level When no keys are pushed for 5 sec the transceiver r...

Page 13: ... battery power choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only t Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the microphone TX appears The S RF meter appears while S RF meter is turned ON in SET mode Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission for GMDSS use y Release PTT to receive Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam...

Page 14: ...Push 16 C again for 3 sec until long beep changes to 2 short beeps to enter call chan nel programming condition Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flash r Push Y Z to select the de sired channel t Push 16 C to program the dis played channel as the call chan nel The call channel number and chan nel group stop flashing Automatic backlighting This function is convenient for nightt...

Page 15: ...ed channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT Call channel Dualwatch Tri watch Operation q Select the desired operating channel w Push DW TRI momentarily to start dualwatch push DW TRI for 1 sec to start tri watch DUAL flashes during dualwatch TRI flashes during tri watch Beep tones sound when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the c...

Page 16: ... SET mode p 13 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is de tected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears CH 88 CH 01 CH 16 CH 02 CH 05 CH 04 CH 03 NORMAL SCAN Normal scan like priority scan sear...

Page 17: ...g SCN TAG turn the power ON to clear all tag channels in the channel group Starting a scan Set scan type and scan resume timer in advance using SET mode pgs 13 14 q Select the desired channel group INT USA by pushing DIAL for 1 sec if desired w Push SCN TAG to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the function display 16 appears during priority scan When a signal is detected scan pauses unt...

Page 18: ...ET MODE CONSTRUCTION S RF meter Scan resume timer Auto scan Monitor action Self check Battery voltage Auto power save Beep tone Starting item Push Scan type Automatic backlighting LCD contrast SQL MONI SET mode items D Beep tone bP You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON AUTO At Beep tone is...

Page 19: ...onitor function cuts off the squelch function temporarily This selection contains PUSH or HOLD settings as shown below PUSH Pu After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off until SQL MONI is released default HOLD Ho After pushing the SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch function is cut off continuously until another key is pushed D Automatic backlighting bL This function is conven...

Page 20: ...n When error messages as shown below are displayed see trouble shooting for advice p 23 15 6 SET MODE D LCD contrast selection LC The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels 1 low contrast 4 high contrast 3 default D Auto power save function PS The power save function reduces current drain by deactivat ing the receiver circuit for preset intervals LCD contrast default Self check OFF defa...

Page 21: ...ay or non display setting of the S meter RF meter Battery voltage OFF default S meter RF meter OFF default Indication Switch Beep tone Function Scan type selection Scan resume timer Auto scan function Monitor switch selection Automatic backlighting LCD contrast selection Auto power save function Self check function Battery voltage indicator S meter RF meter indicator OFF Auto 1 10 OFF ON OFF ON OF...

Page 22: ...ver turn it OFF while charging Battery cautions NEVER incinerate used Ni Cd batteries Internal battery gas may cause an explosion NEVER immerse batteries in water If the battery case be comes wet be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver NEVER short terminals of the battery case Also current may flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat tery cases in handbag...

Page 23: ...ntacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week ï Charging connections q Attach the BC 150 to a flat surface such as desk or cabin etc if desired w Connect the AC adapter BC 147E 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 re maining power con...

Page 24: ...ely AD 103 charger adapters are installed in each slot BP 224 IC M21 DC power cable Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 103 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following are additionally required AD 103 An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending on version AC adapter BC 145E OPC ...

Page 25: ... pack BP 224 1 y AC adapter BC 147E 1 u Battery charger BC 150 1 i Screws for the BC 150 M3 5 20 2 Not supplied with some versions D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna con nector CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver D Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated at right Facilitates car...

Page 26: ...o the plastic loop on the back of the transceiver w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt 21 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS e Insert the stopper to the back of the belt clip Once the transceiver is locked in place it will swivel 360 de grees ...

Page 27: ...ush the top of the stopper towards the transceiver and out at the same time then push it downwards and free of the plastic loop R R CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN ATTACH ING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clip s stopper is scratched or damaged the swivel belt clip may not work properly ...

Page 28: ...igh power The display channel cannot be changed Lock function is activated Push H L LOCK for 1 sec to cancel the function p 2 Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 12 No beeps sound Beep tones are turned OFF Set the beep tones to AUTO or 1 10 in SET mode p 13 Self check error Temperature error Transceiver s inside temperature is below 20 C 4...

Page 29: ...56 500 20 157 000 161 600 61 156 075 160 675 71 156 575 156 575 81 157 075 161 675 USA channels for U K version only CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 01A 156 050 156 050 12 156 600 156 600 22A 157 100 157 100 64A 156 225 156 225 ...

Page 30: ...ise ratio More than 40 dB Audio output power 0 2 W typical at 10 distortion with an 8 Ω load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Options D BATTERY CASE AND PACK BP 223 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 6 AA R6 alkaline cells The same as supplied with the transceiver depending on versions BP 224 Ni Cd BATTERY PACK 7 2 V 750 mAh Ni Cd battery pack The same as sup...

Page 31: ...08 ii EN 60945 1997 iii EN 60950 1992 iv EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 8 v vi Type designation iC m21 Authorized representative name Place and date of issue Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed...

Page 32: ...Count on us 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0002 Japan A 6117H 1EU Printed in Japan 2001 Icom Inc GER BEL SWE FRA AUT LUX DEN SUI NED GRE IRL POR ITA GBR ESP FIN Intended Country of Use ...

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