IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
— This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the
IC-M85 and IC-M85E.
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Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product 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.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
R
DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
sion may occur.
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.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the
Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
3. Say your call sign or other description of the vessel
(AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the
rescue.
RECOMMENDATION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL OF
FRESH WATER
after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before
operating. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches, and
controllers may become unusable, due to salt crystallization, and/or
the charging terminals of the battery pack may corrode.
NOTE:
If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean the transceiver with a soft, damp (fresh
water) cloth, then dry it before operating. The transceiver may
lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack cap, or connector
cover is cracked or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped.
Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.
