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ICOM IC-M3A INSTRUCTION MANUAL (301 ko)
Manual abstract: user guide ICOM IC-M3A
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
FEATURES
Waterproof construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environment, the IC-M3A meets JIS waterproof specification grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-224.
Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
pletely before using the transceiver. carefully and com-
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the distress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of your choice--dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and another channel while receiving a channel of your choice--tri-watch.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL--This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M3A.
Large, easy-to-read LCD
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. WORD
With dimensions of 16(H) × 32(W) mm, the IC-M3A's function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Simple operation
9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly operation. [. . . ] · Selects one of 2 regular channel groups in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. *1 Available for the UK version only *2 Available for the German version only
I Function display
q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !5 !4 !3
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o CHANNEL 16 KEY [16·C] · Selects Channel 16 when pushed. 7) · Enters call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected and this key is pushed for 3 sec. 16) !0 PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. 7) Appears when the call channel is selected.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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t LOCK INDICATOR (p. to select the call channel in the selected channel group.
· "CALL" and the call channel number appear. · Each channel group may have its own call channel after programming a call channel. 11 for details.
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.
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w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting the call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.
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Push
Push for 1 sec. - " " appears.
- Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.
e Set channel
y Release [PTT] to receive.
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BASIC OPERATION
I Call channel programming
The call channel key is used to select the default channel, however, you can program your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. several times to select the desired channel group (INT, USA, ATIS) to be programmed. to select the call channel.
· "CALL" and call channel number appear.
t Push [16·C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
· The call channel number stop flashing.
e Push [16·C] again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.
· Call channel number to be programmed flashes.
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.
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BASIC OPERATION
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I Lock function
This function electronically locks all keys (except for [+]/[], [PTT], [SQL·MONI] and [H/L·LOCK]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. Appears while the lock function is used.
LOCK
I Monitor function
The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute. to activate the monitor function.
·" " blinks and audio is emitted.
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Blinks while the monitor function is used.
MONI
Push for 1 sec.
Push for 1 sec.
I Automatic backlighting
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. 18) Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
· The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
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SCAN OPERATION
I Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. In addition, an auto scan function is available for standby convenience. PRIORITY SCAN
CH 01 CH 02
Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communications. [. . . ] AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions. ) AD-103 charger adapters are installed in each slot.
OPC-515L (for 13. 8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) should be purchased separately
DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with the DC power supply; 13. 8 V/at least 7 A)
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OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP
w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip fitting into the groove.
I MB-87 contents
Qty. q Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Base clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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I To attach
q Slide the base clip into the plastic loop on the back of the transceiver as illustrated below.
e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below.
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OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP
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I To detach
Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the
arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
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R CAUTION!
HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. [. . . ]
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