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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM72
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page i (1,1) New2001 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. damaged 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
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page ii (1,1) New2001 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera- tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and con- trollers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. ❍ USING CHANNEL 16 NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page iii (1,1) New2001 FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M72 VHF MA- Submersible construction RINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this prod- ment, the IC-M72’s submersible construction meets IPX8 uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. of the corresponding International Standard I
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page iv (1,1) New2001 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 tha
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page v (1,1) New2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................... i 5 SCAN OPERATION ........................................................... 14–15 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................................................... ii Scan types ............................................................................ 14 RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... ii Set
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 1 (1,1) OPERATING RULES 1 (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE D Priorities 1 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 ar
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 2 (1,1) New2001 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 Supplied accessories Attachments The following accessories are supplied: Qty. D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an- qHandstrap …………………………………………………… 1 tenna to the antenna connector. wBattery charger …………………………………………… 1 eScrews for the battery charger (M3.5×30) ………………… 2 CAUTION: Transmitting without rBelt clip (with screws) ……………………………………… 1 an antenna may damage the tAC adapter …………………………
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 3 (1,1) New2001 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 2 D Battery pack D Belt clip qAttach the battery pack into the transceiver as below. Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. Supplied screws wLock the battery pack with the latch. CAUTION!: NEVER attach or detach the battery pack when wet. Be careful when releasing the latch. Because the latch is tightly locked, don’t use a finger nail to open it— you may injure yourself. Instead, use s
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 4 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. q ! e MONITOR KEY [ ] • Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel o while pushed and held. (p. 10) • Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with Y Y Z Z [ ]/[ ]. (p. 11) w Function • While pushing and holding this switch, turn power ON to display
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 5 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 Function display y TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK] q • Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 9) ! 3 w • Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed and held ! e for 1 sec. (p. 10) ! r u SCAN KEY [SCAN•DUAL] t ! • Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed. y u (pgs. 14, 15) ! • Enters watch mode when pushed and held for 1 sec. ! i (p. 16) o i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX•U/I/C] • Selects and
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 6 (1,1) New2001 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION r MONITOR INDICATOR (p. 10) ! WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATORS Appears when the monitor function is activated. (p. 8) • “WX” appears when the weather channel group is t DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16) selected. “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch; “TRI” blinks during tri- • “WX ALT” appears when the weather alert function is watch. activated. y VOX INDICATOR (p. 12) ! TRANSMIT POWER INDICATORS (p. 9) Appears when the
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 7 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first D Channel 9 (Call channel) time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maximize Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular 3 the capability and life of the battery. To avoid damage to channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call the transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging. channel is monitored during tri-watch. The
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 8 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels D Weather channels The IC-M72 has 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Cana- The IC-M72 has 10 weather channels. They are used for dian* channels. You must select the proper channels for the monitoring NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Ad- operating area. *Available with the USA versions only. ministration) broadcasts (reception of weather channels possible in U.S.A. only).
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 9 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 Receiving and transmitting IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may mitted signal, pause a second after pushing [PTT], hold damage the transceiver. the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, 4 and speak into the microphone using a normal voice level. q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con- • Open
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 10 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming Lock function The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default, This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [] however, you can program your most often-used channel in and [H/L•LOCK]) to prevent accidental channel changes and each channel group for quick recall. function access. ➥ Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON q Push and hold [CH/WX•U/I/C] for
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 11 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 Adjusting the squelch level Voice scrambler operation (available with some versions only) To adjust the IC-M72’s squelch level, use the [Y Y]/[Z Z] keys as desired below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as D Activating the scrambler for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be ad- The voice scrambler provides private communications. In justed to the proper level. 4 order to receive or send scrambl
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 12 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION Channel naming VOX function The IC-M72 has a capability to assign up to 10-character NOTE: An optional headset and optional headset adapter channel names or comments for each operating channel, in- are required for the VOX operation. cluding each weather channel. This provides easy recogni- tion of channel usage, or station names, etc. The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmit- When shipped from the fa
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 13 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 D DChannel name/comment programming D DOpening comment programming q Push [Y Y]/[Z Z] to select a channel to qWhile pushing and holding program. [SCAN•DUAL], turn power ON. 4 • Push and hold [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec. • “OC” is displayed and the 1st character to select a channel group, if necessary. of the currently programmed comment blinks. w Push [Y Y]/[Z Z] to select a character. wWhile pushing and holding [], push [CH/WX•U/I
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IC-M72_1.qxd 06.1.11 18:19 Page 14 (1,1) New2001 SCAN OPERATION 5 Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over a Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan set- Clear those TAG channels which are not needed or inconve- ting and normal scan setting. niently stop scanning, such as digital communications. In addition, the “Weather alert” and “Auto scan” functions are Choose priority or normal scan on
