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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO
iGM1600
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter-
ference.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may transmit mode. damage the radio and may exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper an- tenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an an- This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance tenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. of 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits fo
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MIC /SP RECOMMENDATION FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-GM1600 SUR- CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH VIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO is designed and built with Icom’s WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera- state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and con- this product should provide you with years of trouble-free oper- trollers may become inoperable due to salt crystallizat
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PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and shock. battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the transceiver. antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed parts of the body, e
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................... i 5 SET MODE ......................................................................... 11–15 3 RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... ii SET mode programming ....................................................... 11 FOREWORD ................................................................................... ii SET mode items .......................
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OPERATING RULES 1 (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE D Priorities A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls is not required for safety purposes. take priority over all others. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating posted near the transceiver
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 Supplied accessories Attachments 1 2 The following accessories are supplied: Qty. D Handstrap q Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pass the handstrap through the w Battery charger (BC-158) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 loop on the top of the transceiver e Belt clip (MB-103Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 as illustrated at right. Facilitates r AC adapter (BC-
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2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot- in the direction of the arrow as shown below. tom screw. CAUTION!: To attach the battery pack: When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the Insert the battery pack in the IC-GM1600 completely, then rubber seal is set in the groov
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1 0 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 Front, top and side panels 2 q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. 3 w w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP] e Connects the optional external microphone. q NOTE: Attach the [MIC/SP] cap when the optional r speaker-microphone is not used. e ANTENNA Fixed type. ! r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting (lights orange while ! VOX function is used). t CALL CHANNEL KE
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0 0 1 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display i CHANNEL 16 KEY [16] qw e r t Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) o CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y Y]/[Z Z] ➥ Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 7–8) ➥ Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 11) y ➥ Selects the SET mode item when pushed with [SQL]. (p. 11) ! ! SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI] o ➥ Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with u i Y Y Z Z [ ]/[ ]. (p. 9) ➥ Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and hel
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batteryNo batteryNo 0 required Charging battery new required A is pack Middle Middle Full Full charged. over is battery the when blinks pack pack battery battery Indication Indication rechargeable BP-234 Using level Using level Battery Battery 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION t BATTERY INDICATOR o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT 3 Indicates remaining battery power. ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. ➥ In SET mode, indicates the selected condition. ! CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel
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BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel selection D Call channel D Channel 16 The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial used to store your most often used channels for quick recall. contact with another station and for emergency communica- tions. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. q Push [CALL] to select the call channel. •“CALL” and the call channel number appear. q Push [16] to select Channel 16. • Call channel can
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4 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- w Set the volume and squelch level. mitted signal, pause a moment after pushing [PTT], hold ➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push [√] to open the squelch. the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] to stop the “SQL” indicator blinking, 4 and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. then rotate [VOL] to set the volume leve
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4 BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC-GM1600’s squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys. The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9* by de- In order to receive signals properly, the squelch must be ad- fault, however, you can program your most often-used chan- justed to the proper level. nel for quick recall. *The channel number depends on version. q Push [SQL•MONI], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. - “SQL” indicator starts bli
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4 BASIC OPERATION Lock function Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], check the volume level. See p. 12 for details of the monitor [SQL•MONI] and [Hi/Lo• ]) to prevent accidental channel switch action. changes and function access. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec. and keep holding to activate 4 ➥ Push [Hi/Lo• ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON the monitor function. and OFF. •“ ” appears and au
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SET MODE 5 SET mode programming D SET mode operation SET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiver q Turn power OFF. functions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, back- w While pushing [SQL•MONI], turn power ON to enter the lighting function, LCD contrast selection, auto power save SET mode. function, self check function, battery voltage indicator, signal • “bp” (Beep tone function setting) appears. strength indicator, squelch sensitivity function, VOX gain* and e Push [SQ
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5 SET MODE SET mode items D Beep tone function “bP” D Backlighting function “bL” You can select silent operation by turning the beep tones This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The back- OFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmation beeps sound at lighting brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 (dark)–3 the push of a key. When “ON” is selected, a fixed beep (Pi) (bright); 3 (default). Select 1–3 to turn this function ON. sounds, and when “US” is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. • T
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5 SET MODE D Auto power save function “PS” D Self check function “SC” The auto power save function reduces battery drain by deac- The self check function checks the transceiver conditions by tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. itself, and informs you in case a problem is found. Self check • ON : The power save function is turned ON. The power save func- automatically and quickly runs through its diagnostic steps tion will activate when no signal is received, and no operation each
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5 SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator “bt” D Squelch sensitivity function “SS” This function controls display or non-display settings of the When this function is turned ON, blocking against noise is im- connected battery pack’s voltage when the power is ON. proved. Therefore the squelch is not easily affected by noise. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON. 5 Push Push Squelch sensitivity OFF Squelch sensitivity ON (default) Battery voltag
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5 SET MODE SET MODE LIST D VOX delay “dL” (Available for on-board use only) Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to 3.0 sec. in 0.5 sec. steps) Function Indication Condition keeping the radio in transmit mode after you stop speaking. Beep tone function “bP” OFF/ON*/US • Setting the delay to 0.5 (0.5 sec.) is a short VOX delay. • Setting the delay to 3.0 (3.0 sec.) is a long VOX delay. Monitor switch action “Sq” PUSH*/HOLD Backlighting function “bL” OFF/1/2/3* LCD contrast selection “LC” 1/2/3*/4 Push A
