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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iM35

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Summary of Contents for IC-M35

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL iM35 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER ...

Page 2: ...ven when the supplied acces sories are attached When a third party battery pack strap an tenna etc is used it may sink The battery contacts may be prone to rust if the transceiver is kept floating on the water Clear voice boost The transceiver has the noise detection function which enables automatic volume adjustment and the volume loud function that enables you to maximize the volume level instan...

Page 3: ...mation which might facilitate the rescue CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater and dry it before operat ing Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and control lers may become unusable due to salt crystallization and or the charging terminals of the battery pack may rust NOTE If the transceiver s waterproof protection appears de fective carefully clean it ...

Page 4: ...e lips and the transceiver is vertical CAUTION MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and bat tery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Ex posing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in seri ous damage to the transceiver After exposure to water clean the battery contacts thor oughly with fresh water and dry them complet...

Page 5: ...he transceiver power before connecting or disconnecting the supplied or optional acces sory iv Icom Icom Inc and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in Japan the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia Australia New Zealand and or other countries Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the Icom transceiver if the malfunction is becau...

Page 6: ...vel 12 Lock function 13 Monitor function 13 Automatic backlighting 13 AquaQuake water draining function 13 5 SCAN OPERATION Except Holland version 14 15 Scan types 14 Setting TAG channels 15 Starting a scan 15 6 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Except Holland version 16 Description 16 Operation 16 7 SET MODE 17 20 Set mode programming 17 Set mode items 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING 21 24 Battery caution 21 Supplied ba...

Page 7: ...t issued license states 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 or kept with the operator Only a licensed radio op erator may operat...

Page 8: ...ans ceiver D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver as illustrated at right This facilitates carry ing D Belt clip Attach detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip Be careful Not to break your nails w q Battery pack Handstrap Belt clip Battery charger with 2 screws Antenna Power adapter Di...

Page 9: ...arrow as shown below To attach the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the transceiver completely then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged NOTE When removing or attaching the battery pack us...

Page 10: ...transceiver q Attach the SP MIC cap w Then rotate it clockwise completely q w e PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive p 10 r CHANNEL 16 KEY 16 C Push to select Channel 16 p 8 Push and hold for 1 sec to select the call channel p 8 When the call channel is selected push and hold for 3 sec to enter the call channel programming mode p 11 While in the set mode push to return to th...

Page 11: ... to select the favourite TAG channels with ignoring untagged channels in a channel group in sequence p 8 Push and hold for 1 sec to set or clear TAG for the displayed channel p 15 While pushing and holding this key turn power ON to clear or set all TAG channels in the selected channel group p 15 o CHANNEL KEY CH Push and hold for 1 sec to select the channel group from U S A 1 International Canadia...

Page 12: ... Indicates remaining battery power Indication Full Middle Charging required No battery Battery level blinks when the battery is exhausted blinks when the battery is over charged u SCAN INDICATOR p 15 Blinks during scan i DUALWATCH TRI WATCH INDICATORS p 16 DUAL appears during Dualwatch TRI appears during Tri watch o DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected 0 SUB CHANNEL READOUT I...

Page 13: ...e adjusting the squelch level 5 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number In the set mode indicates the selected condition or value p 17 6 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 9 appears when U S A 1 appears when Interna tional appears when Canadian 2 channel group is selected 1 U K and China versions only 2 China version only 7 ATIS INDICATOR p 9 ATIS appears when the channel gro...

Page 14: ...hing and holding FAV TAG push Y Z to select the favourite TAG channels with ignoring untagged chan nels in the selected channel group in sequence Pushing FAV TAG only advances the displayed TAG channel The favourite channels are selected using the TAG channel setting p 15 D Call channel Each regular channel group has separate leisure use call channels The call channel is monitored during Tri watch...

Page 15: ...usable channel groups are different depending on the ver sions e Push Y Z to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels 1 U K and China versions only 2 China version only 3 German and Holland versions only For U K version For German and Holland versions For China version 9 4 BASIC OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 U S A channels International channels Push and hold for 1 sec I...

Page 16: ...pears when low power is selected no indication when high power is selected Choose low power for short range communications 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 appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission y Release PTT to receive IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your tr...

Page 17: ...beeps to enter the call chan nel programming mode Channel number starts blinking r Push Y Z to select the desired channel t Push 16 C to program the dis played channel as the call channel The channel number stops blinking Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with VOL SQL MONI and Y Z q Push VOL SQL MONI once to enter the volume adjust ment mode then adjust the volume level w...

Page 18: ...me mute function The volume level is set to the minimum level OFF The volume level indicator blinks w Push LOUD MUTE again or push VOL SQL MONI to turn the volume mute function OFF Adjusting the squelch level 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 lev...

Page 19: ...mode p 19 Push any key except for PTT to turn the backlight ON The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity AquaQuake water draining function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill Without this function water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker The transceiver emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated Push and hol...

Page 20: ...those for digital communications p 15 Choose the desired scan type from Priority or Normal in the set mode p 18 PRIORITY SCAN CH 88 CH 01 CH 16 CH 02 CH 05 CH 04 CH 03 Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is detected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 sc...

Page 21: ...group Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels when no TAG channel has been set Starting a scan Set the priority scan function scan resume timer and auto scan function in advance using the set mode p 18 q Push and hold CH for 1 sec once or twice to select the desired channel group w Push SCAN DUAL to start priority or normal scan SCAN blinks in the display 16 appears on the sub c...

Page 22: ...ep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 Tri watch becomes Dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel r To cancel Dualwatch Tri watch push SCAN DUAL again DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION If a signal is received on Channel 16 Dualwatch Tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri watch Tri watch becomes Dua...

Page 23: ...d to change the conditions of transceiver s functions Beep tone 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 not avail able with German version dep...

Page 24: ...l scan default Priority scan D Scan resume timer St Not available with Holland version The scan resume timer can be set as a pause OFF or timer scan ON OFF When a signal is detected on a channel scan pauses on the channel until the signal disappears and then resumes ON When a signal is detected on a channel scan pauses on the channel for 5 sec and then resumes D Auto scan function AS Not available...

Page 25: ...ey is pushed D Automatic backlighting bL This function is convenient for night time operation The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF The backlight is automatically activated when any key except for PTT is pushed The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec of inactivity D LCD contrast setting LC Set the LCD contrast level from High contrast and Low con trast The LCD contrast level ...

Page 26: ...urned ON the output power is fixed to low except for Channel 16 DNoise detection function nd The noise detection function enables the transceiver to de tect the ambient noise while in the standby condition If the detecting noise and the received signal are stronger than the specific level the transceiver increases the volume level au tomatically to suit the environment when receiving a signal When...

Page 27: ...ids Never charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery by itself is not waterproof R DANGER KEEP battery packs away from fire Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode Dispose of an used battery pack in accordance with local regulations R DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack This may generate heat ...

Page 28: ...pears to be fully charged the oper ating time of the transceiver may become short when Approximately five years have passed since the battery was manufactured The battery has been repeatedly charged D Charging caution R DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such environ ments the ...

Page 29: ...251 install the batteries as illustrated below Be sure to observe the correct polarity CAUTION When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week When using the optional battery case output power level is 2 W at high Depends on the pre se...

Page 30: ... 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 The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed NOTE The battery charger BC 162 has a charging timer The timer stops the charging process after 4 hours approx BC 16...

Page 31: ...n the speaker microphone is connected to the transceiver the noise cancellation does not work Attachment Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker microphone Then insert the speaker microphone s connector into the SP MIC connector and carefully screw it tight as shown below Be careful not to cross thread the connection IMPORTANT KEEP the transceiver s SP MIC cap at tached when the speaker microp...

Page 32: ...e is correct Push Hi Lo to select high power pgs 8 9 27 p 23 p 10 The displayed channel cannot be changed The lock function is activated Push and hold Hi Lo for 1 sec to cancel the function p 13 Scan does not start TAG channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG chan nels p 15 No beep sounds The beep tone function is turned OFF Set the beep tone function to ON Fix Beep User Beep in...

Page 33: ...5 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 156 125 156 175 156 225 156 275 156 325 156 375 156 425 156 475 Rx only 156 575 160 725 160 775 160 825 160 875 160 925 156 375 156 425 156 475 156 525 156 575 CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive 1 Ch...

Page 34: ...6 900 156 950 157 000 157 000 157 050 156 600 156 650 156 700 156 750 156 800 156 850 156 900 156 950 161 600 157 000 157 050 22A 23A 24 25 26 27 28 37A 2 61A 63A 157 100 157 150 157 200 157 250 157 300 157 350 157 400 157 850 156 075 156 175 157 100 157 150 161 800 161 850 161 900 161 950 162 000 157 850 156 075 156 175 64A 65A 66A 67 1 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 156 225 156 275 156 325 156 375 156 425...

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Page 36: ... D TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 4 V DC 6 W High and 1 W Low 5 W High and 1 W Low for Australian version 1 W High and 0 5 W Low for German version depending on the pre setting Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Maximum frequency deviation 5 kHz Adjacent channel power 70 dB Spurious emissions 0 25 µW D RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superhetero dyne Sensitivity 20 ...

Page 37: ...lied with some versions Charging time approx 2 hours D BELT CLIP MB 109 belt clip D OTHER OPTIONS HM 165 speaker microphone Full sized speaker microphone including an alligator clip to attach the microphone to your shirt collar etc The HM 165 meets IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection FA SC58V antenna Once the item has been dropped the IP rating cannot be guaran teed because of possible dam...

Page 38: ...kia SK 28 Slovenia SI 29 Spain ES 30 Sweden SE 31 Switzerland CH 32 Turkey TR 33 United Kingdom GB Country Codes Country Codes ISO 3166 1 The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on your product literature or packaging reminds you that in the European Union all electrical and electronic products batteries and accumulators rechargeable batteries must be taken to designated collection locations at the end...

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Page 40: ...saka 547 0003 Japan A 6711H 1EU r Printed in Japan 2008 2016 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink Intended Country of Use AT FI IT PL GB RO BE FR LV PT IS TR CY DE LT SK LI HR CZ GR LU SI NO DK HU MT ES CH EE IE NL SE BG ...

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