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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iGM1600

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Summary of Contents for iGM1600

Page 1: ...RUCTION MANUAL iGM1600 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iC gm1600 gmdss This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interfere...

Page 2: ...antenna attached as this may damaged the radio and may to exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authoriz...

Page 3: ...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 RECOMMEN...

Page 4: ...rproof specification grade 7 while using BP 234 option or BP 224 In addition to the speaker grill adopts a new structure which drains water or seawater easily Large easy to read LCD With dimensions of...

Page 5: ...3 0 ft away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before...

Page 6: ...agency for a Ship 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...

Page 7: ...charger BC 158 1 e Belt clip MB 103Y 1 r AC adapter BC 147A 1 t Ni Cd battery pack BP 224 1 Attachments D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the top of the transceiver as illustrated at...

Page 8: ...he groove of the battery pack cor rectly If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be dam aged when attaching the battery pack If the seal is damaged waterproofing is not guaranteed OPEN L O C K...

Page 9: ...or when the squelch is open lights red while transmitting lights orange while VOX function is used t CALL CHANNEL SWITCH CALL Selects the call channel when pushed p 7 Channel 9 is factory default Push...

Page 10: ...quelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held p 10 While pushing this switch turn power ON to enter the set mode p 11 1 PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive Function d...

Page 11: ...rs when the lock function is activated p 10 i CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number In SET mode indicates the selected condition o CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when...

Page 12: ...6 q Push 16 to select Channel 16 w Push CH to return to the condition before selecting Chan nel 16 or push Y Z to select the operating channel D Channel 9 Call channel Channel 9 is the leisure use cal...

Page 13: ...attery 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 The TRANSMIT RECEIVE indicator lig...

Page 14: ...channel as the call channel The call channel number stop flashing Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC GM1600 s squelch level use the Y Z keys as desired below In order to receive signals pro...

Page 15: ...function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level See p 12 for details of the monitor switch action Push SQL MONI for 1 sec to activate the monitor function appea...

Page 16: ...r OFF w While pushing SQL MONI turn power ON to enter the SET mode bp Beep tone function setting appears e Push SQL MONI or SQL MONI and Y Z to select the desired item if necessary r Push Y Z to selec...

Page 17: ...lch opens and emits audio The squelch is held open while con tinuously pushing and holding SQL default Ho HOLD After pushing SQL MONI for 1 sec the squelch opens and emits audio even SQL MONI is relea...

Page 18: ...SC The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by itself and informs you in case a problem is found Self check automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps each time the...

Page 19: ...rs when receiving no signal D Squelch sensitivity function SS When this function is turned ON blocking against noise is im proved Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise SET MODE LIST de...

Page 20: ...ions CAUTION NEVER insert battery pack transceiver with the battery pack attached with wet or soiled into the charger This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger The...

Page 21: ...ard NEVER expose of the BP 234 or battery pack to excessive heat of 60 C 140 F or abobe This could result in electrolyte leakage possibly causing an explosion or fire NEVER attempt to recharge the BP...

Page 22: ...The 3 pins connector is not used w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow then use the supplied 2 screws to attach the charger adapter to the charger NOTE BE CAREFUL not to...

Page 23: ...following are additionally re quired Six AD 109 charger adapters An AC adapter BC 124 or the DC power cable OPC 656 AD 109 charger adapters are installed in each slot IC GM1600 BP 224 DC power cable...

Page 24: ...e Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as illus trated below Detachment Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip Supplied screws R R...

Page 25: ...thread the connection IMPORTANT KEEP the transceiver s SP MIC connector cap attached when the speaker microphone is not in use Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attache...

Page 26: ...battery pack Check the connection to the transceiver Set squelch to the threshold point Rotate VOL to set a suitable level Drain water from the speaker Dry SP MIC connector Change channels Recharge t...

Page 27: ...85 g 13 6 oz TRANSMITTER Output power at 7 5 V DC 2 W Hi and 1 W Low Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Microphone impedance 2 k Max frequency deviation 5 kHz Adjacent channel p...

Page 28: ...me as supplied with the transceiver Charging time approx 8 hours BP 224 D BELT CLIPS MB 103Y BELT CLIP The same as supplied with the transceiver MB 86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Belt clip for swivel type MB 96F...

Page 29: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6383H 1EX Printed in Japan 2004 Icom Inc...

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