User manual ICOM IC-M34

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM34 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as "Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is W ARN ING NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ] 18) q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. · "WX" appears when a weather channel is selected. · "WX ALT" appears when the weather alert function is turned ON. Repeat to advance to the next group. · U. S. A. , International and Canadian channel groups can be selected in sequence. YZ e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. · "DUP" appears for duplex channels. YZ w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a weather channel. Push U. S. A. Weather alert is ON. International channels Canadian channels 9 4 BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. w Set the audio and squelch levels. Z Push [SQL], and push [Z] several times to open the squelch. Y Push [SQL], and push [Y] until the noise disappears. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 sec. For U. S. A version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc. , the IC-M34 has a time-out timer function. of continuous transmission. YZ e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. · When receiving a signal, " " appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. · Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this point. r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary. · "LOW" appears when low power is selected; no indication when high power is selected. · Choose low power to conserve battery 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. ·" " appears. · Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission. t Push to transmit y Release to receive Microphone q Power ON e Set channel w Set the squelch level r Set output power y Release [PTT] to receive. w Set volume w Set the squelch and volume level. 10 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Call channel programming Call channel is used to access Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. several times to select the desired channel group (U. S. A. , International or Canada) to be programmed. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. · "CALL" and call channel number appear. I Adjusting the volume level YZ The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL] and [Y]/[Z]. YZ q Push [VOL], then adjust the volume level with [Y]/[Z]. · "VOL" indicator starts blinking. · When no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition. 4 w Push [VOL] again to return to normal condition. e Push and hold [9] (16) again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to begin call channel programming. · Channel number starts blinking. Indicates the volume level. Blinks during volume level adjustment. YZ r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceiver's [SP MIC] connector cap attached when the speaker-microphone is not in use. Moreover, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the connector has become wet. CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone's connector securely to prevent accidental loss, or water intrusion in the connector. Detaching: Rotate the [SP MIC] cap counterclockwise (q), then detach it (w). NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. [. . . ]