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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M34
VHF MA
-
RINE 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.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M34.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞
Submersible construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M34’s submersible construction meets IPX7
of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529
(2001) while using BP-251 (option) or BP-252.
☞
Floating on water
The IC-M34 floats on fresh or salt
water even when the supplied acces-
sories are attached.
• When third-party battery pack, strap, an-
tenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
• The battery contacts may be prone to rust-
ing if the transceiver is kept floating in
fresh or salt water.
☞
Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 16(H)
×
32(W) mm;
5
⁄
8
(H)
×
1
1
⁄
4
(W)
inch, the IC-M34’s function display is easy to read and
shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and
contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
☞
Simple operation
9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op-
eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are
located on the front panel for convenient one-hand opera-
tion.
DEFINITION
R
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
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