Icom IC-M85UL Instruction Manual

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  • Icom IC-M85UL | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM85UL 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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    provide you with years of trouble-free operation. 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-M85UL. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER
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    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. R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal
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    is set low, the beeps of the Man Down, Lone Worker and MOB functions are very loud. Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of: ••Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms
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    Set mode items 20 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 23 ■■ Specifications 23 ■■ Options 24 ■■ Using the HM-184UL 25 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 26 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 13 INFORMATION 28 ■■ Firmware version identification 28 ■■ FCC information 28 ■■ Safety training information 29 INDEX 31 vi
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    1 OPERATING RULES DDPriorities • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress
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    14 15 16 CAUTION: ••DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. ••DO NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in this instruction manual. 2
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    2 ACCESSORIES DDBattery pack CAUTION: DO NOT attach or detach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver/ battery pack and may damage the transceiver. To attach: 1. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (q)
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    DDBelt clip To attach: 1. R emove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. 2. S lide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a 'click' sound. Belt clip ACCESSORIES 2 1 To detach: 2 Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in
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    3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front, top and side panels Antenna Connector q !2 !1 !0 o w e i u r y t Microphone Speaker q LOCK KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to lock or unlock the keypad. LLPush to use the pre-assigned function. Ask dealer for details. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to
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    PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■■Function display TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR "MID"/"LOW" Displayed when low power or mid power is selected. VOX INDICATOR "VOX" Displayed when the VOX function* is ON. *Usable only when the optional PTT switch cable and headset are connected. MAN DOWN ICON ""
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    use the battery pack if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. R WARNING! NEVER Iet fluid from inside the battery cells come in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash with clean
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    BATTERY CHARGING 4 CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above 50°C, 122°F) for an extended period of time. If the battery pack must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the transceiver after discharging.
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    4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Battery charger DDSupplied battery charger Charging time: approximately 2.7 hours Battery pack Turn OFF DDOptional BC-226 desktop charger Charging time: approximately 2.7 hours Battery pack Power adapter* Battery charger Power adapter* Turn OFF Status indicator BC-226
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    an electric shock, cause a fire, overheating, or damage chargers. 7  BC-226 Fuse replacement If a fuse blows, find and repair the cause of the problem. 8 Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately 9 rated fuse. Fuse type: 5 A/58 V (low profile mini blade fuse) 10 NOTE: Remove the
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting a channel DD Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. zzPush [16/C] to select Channel 16. DDCall channel Each
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 DDChanging channel group Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select the Channel Group between USA, International, and Canadian. zzHold down [U/I/C/L] for 1 second to change the channel group. DDWeather channels The transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels.
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See Section 4 for battery charging. 1. Rotate [DIAL] to
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■Adjusting the squelch level ■■Using the AquaQuake water 1 The squelch enables the audio to be heard only while draining function 2 receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher 3 level blocks weak signals, so that you can receive only stronger signals.
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    6 SCAN ■■Scan types You can find ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels. Before starting a scan, you need to: ••Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite channels. LLOnly the Favorite channels are scanned. ••Turn ON the Priority Scan in the Set mode to use the Priority Scan (p.
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    ■■Favorite channels You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. DDSetting/Clearing 1. Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel. 2. Push [FAV] to set or clear the channel as a Favorite channel is displayed, when the channel is set as a Favorite channel. DDSelecting
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    7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■■Description Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor Channel 16 while you are operating on another channel. CH 88 CH 16 CH 88 Monitors Channel 16 while listening on another channel (example: CH 88). Dualwatch Call channel CH 9 CH 16 Monitors Channel 16 and
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    health and battery cycle. 4 The default setting of the LAND channel group is the same as that of the INT channel group. Ask your local Icom dealer for the LAND channel group setting and LMR/PMR zzHold down [H/L] for 1 second to display the battery cycle. ••Displayed for 5 seconds. 5 LLThe
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    9 SET MODE ■■Using the Set mode You can set seldom changed settings in the Set mode. You can customize the transceiver settings to suit your preference and operating style. * The "CH Display" item is displayed for each selectable channel group. 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. W hile holding down
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    SET MODE 9 ■■Set mode items NOTE: The Set mode items contained in the transceiver may be different, depending on the transceiver's version or presettings. Ask your dealer for details. DDBeep " " Turns the Key Beep function ON or OFF. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function for silent operation. ••ON: When a
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    9 SET MODE ■■ Set mode items (Continued) DDSQL Key Action " " The function temporarily opens the squelch. • Pu (Push): The Monitor function is activated by holding down [SQL] for more than 1 second. The squelch opens while holding down the key. • Ho (Hold): The Monitor function is
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    DDAquaQuake Action " " Selects whether or not to activate the AquaQuake water draining function by shaking the transceiver. ••OFF: While holding down [H/L], push [FAV] to turn ON the function. ••ON: You can use the function by just shaking the transceiver within 30 seconds, after the water is
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    10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. DDGeneral ••Frequency coverage: Marine TX 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz RX 156.050 ~ 163.275 MHz LMR 136.000 ~ 174.000 MHz ••Mode: Marine 16K0G3E LMR 16K0F3E (
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    ■■Options DDBattery pack ••BP-292UL li-ion battery pack Voltage: 7.2 V Rated capacity: 1910 mAh Battery life: Approximately 11 hours* *When the Power Save function is ON and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 DDChargers ••
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    10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Using the HM-184UL Microphone [PTT] Belt clip To attach: Attach the connector of the speaker microphone to the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. Turn OFF Speaker Turn OFF the transceiver before attaching or detaching the microphone NOTE:
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    11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) 1 USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050 160.650 1020
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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The transceiver does • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. not turn ON. • The battery pack is not correctly attached. • Correctly
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    not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. 1 2
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    General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only". In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels
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    (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which are listed on page 24 when attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. The information listed above provides
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    Scan timer 20 Scan Type 20 Squelch key action 21 VOX Delay 21 VOX Level 21 WX Alert 20 Specifications 23 Squelch 14 T Transmitting 13 Troubleshooting 27 V VOX function 14 31
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    MEMO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 32
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    MEMO 33
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    MEMO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 34
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    A7530D-1EX-1 Printed in Japan © 2019-2020 Icom Inc. Mar. 2020 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
iM85UL