Icom iM506, Instruction Manual

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M506
vhf marine transceiver
is designed and built with Icom’s
state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper
care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-
free operation.
We appreciate you making the IC-M506 your radio of choice,
and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology
first.” Many hours of research and development went into the
de sign of your IC-M506.
FEATURES D
❍
Integrated AIS Receiver
*
❍
NMEA 2000™ Connectivity
*
❍
2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording
❍
Superb Active Noise Cancelling
*Depends on transceiver version.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
— This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M506.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R WARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR-
OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER
after exposure to water
including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become
inoperable due to salt crystallization.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Op-
eration is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
Cet appareil est conforme au CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada.
Son exploitation est autorisee sous reserve que l’appareil ne
cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable.