Icom M37 Instruction Manual

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  • Icom M37 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER |M37 |M37E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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    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-M37/IC-M37E. ■■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION
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    Icom Inc. declares found to comply with the limits for a Class that the versions of IC-M37E 1 instruction manual, may cause harmful available at the following internet address: interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support
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    2 ■■ Supplied accessories 2 ■■ Attaching accessories 2 11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 24 ■■ For IC-M37 (USA and EXP) and IC- M37E (AUS 24 ■■ For IC-M37E (Except AUS 25 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 ■■ Front, top and side panels 4 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 ■■ Function Display 5 INDEX 27 4 BATTERY
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    . Information: In this instruction manual, the transceiver 6 7 may occur if the of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if terminals touch metal objects range: trademarks or trademarks of their IC-M37: -20°C (-4˚F) ~ +60°C (+140˚F) respective holders. IC-M37E: -15°C (5˚F) ~ +55°C (131˚F) IC-M37E
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    RRAVERTISSEMENT ! N'utilisez JAMAIS et ne rechargez JAMAIS des blocsbatteries Icom avec des émetteurs-récepteurs non-Icom ou des chargeurs non-Icom. Seuls les blocsbatteries Icom sont testés et homologués pour être utilisés avec des émetteurs-récepteurs Icom ou pour être rechargés avec des chargeurs
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    Practice for the Measurement of Potentially During transmissions, your Icom radio Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields- RF and generates RF energy that Safety Code 6 - Limits of Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. To ensure that your expose to RF
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    illustrés dans "Options" de établies par la FCC. la feuille d'instructions sont approuvés pour Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité une utilisation avec ce produit. L'utilisation En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom d'accessoires autres que ceux précisés peut produit de l'énergie
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    regulations is only required to be 16 on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these pertinent rules and regulations. 18 NOTE: Even though the IC-M37/IC-M37E is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 21, 23, 81, 82, and 83,
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    antenna connector. CAUTION: ••DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. ••DO NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in this instruction manual. ••DO NOT transmit without an antenna. DDBelt clip To attach: Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip
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    ACCESSORIES 2 DDBattery pack To insert: 1. Use a coin or standard screwdriver (1), and turn the screw counter clockwise one 1 quarter turn (2). 2 w 3 q 4 Screw position when Screw position when 5 removing the battery cover. attaching the battery cover. 2. Open the battery cover (1),
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    to change the channel group. (p. 9) [16/C] (p. 9) NOTE: [CH] is described as [CH/WX] ••Push to select Channel 16. or [U/I/C] in this instruction manual. ••Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. 9 FAVORITE CHANNEL KEY [FAV] (p. 15) 4 VOLUME/SQUELCH/MONITOR KEY [VOL/SQL]/[MONI
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    PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■■ Function Display 1 2 3 4 8 VOLUME/SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR 1 15 14 ••Number of bars shows the volume/ 5 squelch level. 2 13 6 ••"SQL" blinks when adjusting the 7 squelch level. (p. 12) 3 ••"VOL" blinks when adjusting the volume level. 4 12 8 9 SUB
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    discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. CAUTION: DO NOT expose the battery pack to out of the specified temperature range for the transceivers: IC-M37: -20°C ~ +60°C (-4°F ~ +140°F) IC-M37E: -15°C ~ +55°C (5°F ~ 131°F) IC-M37E (AUS): -10°C ~
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    is not 16 waterproof. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery 17 pack outside of the specified temperature range for BC-235: 18 IC-M37/IC-M37E (AUS): 15˚C ~ 40˚C (59˚F ~ 104˚F) IC-M37E: 15˚C ~ 35˚C (59˚F ~ 95˚F) Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery will not reach
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    4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■ Battery charger DDSupplied battery charger Charging time: Approximately 4 hours for the BP-296 Power adapter* Turn OFF DDOptional battery charger Charging time: Approximately 4 hours for the BP-296 CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC2416 to a power source using reverse
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Selecting a channel DDRegular Channel 1 You can select a channel by pushing [▲] or [▼]. 2 DDChannel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used to 3 establish the initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored
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    and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. * When used within range of the broadcasts. 1. Push [CH/WX]. ••"WX" is displayed on the operating screen instead of the Channel Group. 2. Push [▲] or
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. 1 NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack 2 must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See Section 4 for battery charging. 3 1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Adjusting the squelch level Squelch enables the audio to be heard only while receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher level blocks weak signals, so that you can receive only stronger signals. A lower level enables you to hear weak signals. 1. Push [VOL/
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■ Setting the Call channel By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. You can set your most often-used channel as your Call channel in each Channel Group, for quick recall. 1. Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel. ••"CALL" and the Call channel
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    6 SCAN OPERATION You can find ongoing communication by scanning the Favorite channels. Scan is for the all transceiver versions except the HOL version. Before starting a scan: ••Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite channels. (p. 15) LL Only the Favorite channels are scanned. ••Set the
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    SCAN OPERATION 6 ■■ Favorite channels You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. You can set Favorite channels in each Channel Group. DDSetting/Clearing 1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel. 2. Hold down [FAV] for 1 second to set or clear as a Favorite
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    7 DUALWATCH AND TRI-WATCH (Except the HOL version) ■■ Description Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to periodically check Channel 16 while you are operating on another channel. Dualwatch Operating channel CH 16 Tri-watch Operating channel Call channel CH 16 Periodically checks Channel 16
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    8 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. 1 1. While holding down [VOL/SQL], push [ ] to enter the Set mode. ••The "Beep" item is displayed. 2 LL When the
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    8 SET MODE ■■ Set mode items NOTE: The Set mode items contained in Auto Scan " " the transceiver may be different, depending (Except the HOL version) on the transceiver's version or presettings. Ask your dealer for details. Turns the Automatic Scan function ON or OFF. OFF: The function is OFF.
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    SET MODE 8 CH Display " "/" "/" " Selects the number of digits to display the Low Battery Alarm " " Selects whether or not an alarm sounds 1 channel number. You can select settings for each channel group. when the battery is low. A beep sounds every time the battery indication is lower 2
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    9 ATIS CODE (For only the HOL and FRG versions) The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) ID consists of 10 digits. You can set and confirm the ID as shown below. NOTE: You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE. After entry, only your dealer or distributor can change it. If your ATIS
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    (MIC) Output impedance External (audio) Internal Operating temperature range Power supply voltage Current drain (at 3.7 V DC) (approximate) Maximum audio TX high Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (approximate) IC-M37 IC-M37E IC-M37E (AUS) 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz 156.000
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    10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■ Specifications Receiver Adjacent channel selectivity Spurious response Intermodulation Hum and noise Audio frequency response IC-M37 IC-M37E IC-M37E (AUS) 70 dB (typical) 70 dB 65 dB 70 dB (typical) 70 dB 65 dB 70 dB (typical) 68 dB 65 dB 40 dB +1 dB ~
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    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 10 ■■ Using the HM-213 Alligator type clip To attach the speaker microphone 1 to your shirt or collar. 2 PTT switch Push to transmit. 3 Release to receive. Microphone 4 Speaker 5 Turn the transceiver power OFF when connecting the HM-213. 6 NOTE: 7 ••
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    11 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ■■ For IC-M37 (USA and EXP) and IC-M37E (AUS) NOTE: When the "CH Display" is set to "4d" in the Set mode, the channel number is displayed in 4 digits. See page 19 for
  • Icom M37 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
    VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 11 ■■ For IC-M37E (Except AUS) NOTE: When the "CH Display" is set to "4d" in the Set mode, the channel number is displayed in 4 digits. See page 19
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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. zz The battery is exhausted. →→Recharge the battery pack. (p. 8) zz The battery pack is not correctly attached. →→Correctly reattach
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    INDEX A F S AD-138 22 Favorite channels Scan Antenna 2 AquaQuake 12 ATIS Clearing 15 Selecting 15 Setting 15 Normal 14 1 Priority 14 Starting 15 2 ATIS code 20 Float'n Flash 19 Scan Timer 18 Auto Scan 18 Float'n Flash Alarm 19 Scan Type 18 3 Auto SP Line Convert�� 19 B
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    A7494D-1EX-1 Printed in Japan © 2019 Icom Inc. May 2019 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
|M37
|M37E
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the conditions that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL