Icom IC-M88 Instruction Manual - Page 4

FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M88 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M88. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. iii 22 free channels for land use The IC-M88 has 22 free channels reserved for Land use (146-174MHz). Wide/narrow channel spacing is programmable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling is included. *Appropriate license may be required. Tough waterproof construction The IC-M88 is built tough to withstand hazardous and unhospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the IC-M88 is dropped into water, it's waterproofing* will protect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets the military specifications (MIL-STD). * Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7. (1m depth for 30 minutes) Simple operation 6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the volume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to operate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit buttons make night time operation simple. Intrinsically safe (I/S) version available