INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM200
 Thank you for choosing this Icom product. CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH
This product is designed and built with Icom’ s state of FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry
the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys,
this product should provide you with years of trouble-free switches and controllers may become unusable, due to salt
operation. crystallization.
NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears
IMPORTANT defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water)
cloth, then, dry it before operating.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the
completely before using the transceiver. case or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the
transceiver has been dropped.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This
instruction manual contains important oper­ating instructions
for the IC-M200.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
WORD DEFINITION
USING CHANNEL 16
Personal death, serious injury or an DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
RDANGER!
explosion may occur. 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
RWARNING!
shock may occur. 3. State Your call sign or other description of the vessel
Equipment damage may occur. 4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
CAUTION
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No required.
NOTE risk of personal injury, fire or electric 6. Give any other information which might facilitate the
shock. rescue.

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PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the hand microphone meet
This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the
transceiver or the microphone has been dropped, waterproof
R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source
protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to
of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This could cause a
the transceiver or microphone's case or their waterproof seals.
fire or damage the transceiver.
Keep the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship’s navigation
R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity when compass.
connecting to a power source. This could damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC
plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If an incorrect
connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged. TABLE OF CONTENTS
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a lightning 1. OPERATING RULES.............................................. 1
storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the
transceiver. Always disconnect the power souce and antenna before 2. PANEL DESCRIPTION.......................................... 2
a storm. 3. BASIC OPERATION............................................... 4
CAUTION: NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of 4. SCAN OPERATION................................................ 9
the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
5. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH....................................11
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures
below –20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, 6. SET MODE........................................................... 12
such as the dashboard. 7. CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE............... 14
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol to clean 8. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................... 17
the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces. If
the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry 9. CHANNEL LIST.................................................... 18
cloth. 10. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.................... 19
DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason. INDEX...................................................................... 20
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot when
operating continuously for long periods of time.
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 1 OPERATING RULES

DDPRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

••Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is
and keep an up-to-date copy handy. A Distress call the license most often held by small vessel radio
takes priority over all others. operators when a radio is not required for safety
••You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not purposes.
operating on another channel.
••False or fraudulent Distress signals are prohibited If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator
and punishable by law. Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. If
required, only a licensed radio operator may operate a
transceiver.
DDPRIVACY
••Information overheard but not intended for you,
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a
cannot lawfully be used for any reason.
transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises,
••Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.

DDRADIO LICENSES Keep a copy of the current government rules and

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE regulations handy.
You may require a current radio station license before
using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship
station which is not licensed, but required to be.

If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate

government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license
application. This government-issued license states the
call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio
purposes.

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■■Front panel t CHANNEL KEY [CHAN]
While pushing, push [16/C] to edit the channel
1
name. (p. 7)
2
Speaker q Function display (p. 3)
y SCAN KEY [SCAN]•[TAG] 3
zzPush to start or stop a scan. (p. 10) 4
w zzHold down for 1 second to set or clear the
displayed channel as a TAG channel. (p. 10) 5
u DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH KEY [DW] 6
Push to start or stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
(p. 11) 7
u y t r e
8
q CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [▲]/[▼]•[U/I/C]
■■Microphone
q 9
zzSelects the operating channels, Set mode q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
settings and so on. (p. 4, 12) Hold down to transmit, release 10
zzSelects one of 3 channel groups in sequence to receive. (p. 6) 11
when both keys are pushed. (p. 5) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS
w POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
12
[▲]/[▼] w
Rotate to turn the transceiver ON and OFF and Push either key to change the 13
e
adjusts the audio volume level. (p. 6) operating channel, Set mode 14
e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] settings and so on.
Rotate to set the squelch level. (p. 6) (p. 4, 12) 15
L Rotate until the noise just disappears. e TRANSMIT POWER KEY 16
r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] [HI/LO]
zzPush to select Channel 16. (p. 4) zzPush to toggle between high and low power. (p. 6)
zzHold down for 1 second to select call channel. zzWhile holding down, turn ON the transceiver to
(p. 4) toggle the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF.
(p. 8)
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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display
t CALL CHANNEL ICON
w e r Displayed when the Call channel is selected.
(p. 4)
y TAG CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when a TAG channel is selected.
t
(p. 10)
y
u LOW POWER ICON
u
Displayed when low power is selected.
i
i DUPLEX ICON
q Displayed when a duplex channel is selected.
o o CHANNEL NAME READOUT
Displays the selected channel name.
L“ ” scrolls when the battery voltage drops
q CHANNEL GROUP ICON to approximately 10.8 V DC or below.
Displayed when a U.S.A. “U,” International “ ,” or
Canadian “C” channel group is selected.
w CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Displays the selected channel number.
L See CHANNEL LIST (p. 18) for details.
e TRANSMIT ICON
Displayed while transmitting.
r BUSY ICON
Displayed when receiving a signal or when the
squelch is open.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3
■■Selecting a channel 1
2
DDChannel 16 DDCall channel
Channel 16 is a Distress and safety channel. It is used Each regular channel group has a separate Call 3
to make an initial contact with a station or to make channel (Default: Channel 9*). A Call channel is a 4
Emergency calls. Channel 16 is monitored during channel that can be quickly recalled by simply pushing
Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While in standby, you must a key. It is monitored during Tri-watch. 5
monitor Channel 16. * Channel 16 or any other channel may be set as the Call 6
channel depending on the transceiver version. Ask your
dealer for details. 7
zz Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
You can set your most frequently used channel as a 8
Push Call channel in each channel group. See “Setting a
Call channel” (p. 7) for details.
9
10
10
zz Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call 11
11
channel of the selected channel group.
Scrolls ••“CALL” and Call channel number is displayed. 12
12
13
13
L Push [CHAN] to return to the screen displayed before Hold down
you selected Channel 16. for 1 second 14
14
L Push [▲] or [▼] to select an operating channel.
15
15
TIP: When the FAV on MIC function (p. 13) is ON, Scrolls
16
16
pushing [▲] or [▼] on the microphone sequentially
selects the TAG channels in the selected channel
group. L Push [CHAN] to return to the screen displayed before
you selected Channel 16.
L Push [▲] or [▼] to select an operating channel.
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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■■ Selecting a channel (continued)

DDUSA,Canadian, and international DD4 digit channels

channels The 4 digit channels are displayed as shown below.
The IC-M200 has 67 USA, 67 international, and 71 The channel number is displayed in the channel name
Canadian preset channels. readout (at the bottom right) and the last 2 digits are
L These channel groups may be specified for your displayed in the channel number readout (center).
operating area. Ask your delaer for details. L The channel name cannot be displayed or entered.

1. P
 ush [Ù] and [Ú] on the transceiver at the same
time. Example: CH 1019
••USA, International, and Canadian channel groups are
selected in sequence.
L “U,” “ ,” or “C” is displayed to the left of the channel
number.
2. Push [Ù] or [Ú] to select your desired channel.
L“ ” is displayed when selecting a duplex channel. Example: CH 2078

Push [U/I/C] (both and )

Example: During Dualwatch or
Tri-watch
LThe whole channel number
is not displayed.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■■Receiving and transmitting 1

2
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will TIP: To maximize the readability of your transmitted
damage the transceiver. signal at a receiver station, pause a second after 3
pushing [PTT], and then hold the microphone 5 to 4
10 cm from your mouth and speak at your normal
1. Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver. 5
voice level.
2. Set the audio and squelch levels.
6
zzRotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise.
zzRotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. NOTE: About the Time-out Timer (TOT) function 7
zzRotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission
beyond a preset time period from the transmission 8
disappears.
3. Push [Ù] and [Ú] on the transceiver at the same starts. 10 seconds before transmission is cut off, a 9
beep sounds to indicate the transmission will be cut
time to select the desired channel group. (p. 5)
off, and “TOT” appears in the channel name field.
10
4. Push [Ù] or [Ú] to select a channel. (p. 4)
L When receiving a signal, “ ” is displayed and Release [PTT] to end your transmission and reset 11
audio is output from the speaker. the timer. You cannot transmit for 10 seconds after it 12
5. P
 ush [HI/LO] on the microphone to select the is cut off.
output power if necessary.
13
L “LOW” is displayed when you select low power. 14
L Select low power for shorter distance and high power
for longer distance communications.
15
L For some channels, you can only select low power. 16
6. H
 old down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your
normal voice level.
••“ ” is displayed.
7. Release [PTT] to receive.

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■■Setting a Call channel ■■Entering a channel name

The Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default). You can enter a channel name of up to 10 characters
However, you can set another channel as the Call each. A name with more than 6 characters is scrolled
channel in each channel group. after you select a channel.
L You cannot enter a channel name to 4 digit
1. P ush [Ù] and [Ú] on the transceiver at the same channels.
time to select the desired channel group. (p. 5) L Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x,
2. Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call z), 0 to 9, some symbols (= * + – . /) and space can
channel of the selected channel group. be used.
••“CALL” and Call channel number is displayed.
NOTE: Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in
3. H
 old down [16/C] again for
advance.
3 seconds (until a long beep
changes to 2 short beeps) to
enter the Call Channel Set 1. Select the desired channel.
mode. 2. While holding down [CHAN],
••Channel number blinks. push [16/C] to edit the channel
4. P ush [Ù] or [Ú] to select the name.
desired channel. ••A cursor and the first character
5. Push [16/C] to set the alternately blink.
displayed channel as the Call 3. Push [Ù] or [Ú] to select the desired character.
channel. L Push [16/C] or [CHAN] to move the cursor forward or
••2 short beeps sound. backward.
••The channel number stops 4. Repeat step 3 to enter all characters.
blinking and the setting is 5. Push [DW] to save the channel name.
saved. ••The cursor and the character stop blinking.
L Push [CHAN] to cancel setting. L Push [SCAN] to cancel the editing.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■■ The Microphone Lock function ■■The AquaQuake function 1

2
The Microphone Lock function locks [▲], [▼], and You can use the AquaQuake function to clear water
[HI/LO] on the supplied microphone. The function away from the speaker grill. The function helps drain 3
prevents from accidentally changing channels or water away from the speaker housing by emitting a 4
functions. vibrating noise.
zz While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn 5
ON the transceiver to toggle the Microphone Lock zz While holding down [▲] and [▼] on the transceiver 6
function ON or OFF. at the same time, turn ON the transceiver.
••A low beep sounds while you hold both [▲] and [▼] to
7
drain water, regardless of [VOL] level setting. 8
LW  hile the AquaQuake function is ON, key operations
are disabled.
9
L“ ” scrolls. 10
■■Backlight brightness level 11
12
The display and keys can be backlit for better visibility
under low light conditions. 13
zz While holding down [SCAN], push [▲] or [▼] 14
to adjust the brightness of the display and key
backlight. 15
L The brightness level is selectable in 3 levels, or OFF. 16

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 4 SCAN OPERATION

■■Scan types
You can find ongoing calls by scanning the channels.
PRIORITY SCAN
CH 01 CH 02

NOTE: Before starting a scan

••Set the channels you want to scan as TAG channels. CH 06 CH 16 CH 03
(p. 10) (Only TAG channels are scanned.)
••Select the scan type from "Normal (default)" or "Priority."
CH 05 CH 04
(p. 13)

A priority scan sequentially searches through all TAG

NORMAL SCAN
channels while also monitoring Channel 16.
CH 01 CH 02

When a signal is received on:

CH 06 CH 03
• Channel 16: The scan pauses until the signal on
Channel 16 disappears.
• A channel other than Channel 16:
CH 05 CH 04
The scan switches to Dualwatch, until the
signal disappears.
A normal scan sequentially searches through all TAG
channels. However, Channel 16 is not checked unless it
is set as a TAG channel.

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 SCAN OPERATION 4

■■Setting TAG channels ■■Starting a scan 1

2
For more efficient scanning, you can set the desired NOTE: Select the scan type from "Normal (default)"
channel as a TAG channel or remove it from the or "Priority." (p. 13)
3
TAG channels. Channels that are not tagged will 4
be skipped during a scan. TAG channels can be 1. Push [Ù] and [Ú] on the transceiver at the same
independently assigned to each channel group. time to select the desired channel group. 5
2. Set the TAG channels as described to the left. 6
1. P ush [Ù] and [Ú] on the transceiver at the same 3. Confirm the squelch is closed to start a scan.
4. Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan. 7
time to select the desired channel group.
2. Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG ••“ ” blinks during a Priority scan, “ ” blinks 8
channel. during a Normal scan.
L When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the 9
3. Hold down [SCAN] for 1 second to set the
displayed channel as a TAG channel.
signal disappears or resumes after pausing 10
5 seconds, according to the Scan resume timer
••“ ” is displayed.
setting. (p. 13) (Channel 16 is still monitored 11
LTo clear the TAG channel setting, repeat step 3.
during Priority scan.) 12
••“ ” disappears.
L Push [Ù] or [Ú] to check the scanning TAG channels,
to change the scanning direction or resume the scan 13
TIP: Clearing (or setting) all TAG channels manually.
14
While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, push L A beep sounds and “ ” blinks when a signal is
[SCAN] for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes received on Channel 16 during Priority scan. 15
to 2 short beeps) to clear all TAG channels in the 5. Push [SCAN] again to stop the scan. 16
selected channel group.
L Repeat the procedure to set all channels as TAG
channels.

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 5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor NOTE: Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Set
Channel 16 while you are operating on another mode. (p. 13)
channel.
1. Select the desired channel.
2. Push [DW] to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION ••“DW” blinks during Dualwatch. “TW” blinks during Tri-
watch.
••A beep sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
3. P
 ush [DUAL] (SCAN) again to cancel Dualwatch
or Tri-watch.
Call channel

Monitors Channel 16 Monitors Channel 16 and the [Example]:Tri-watch on INT channel 25

while receiving on Call channel while receiving on 1. Push 2. Signal is received on the
another channel. another channel. Call channel.
to start Tri-watch.
(example: CH 88A) (example: CH 88A)

Dualwatch Tri-watch

When a signal is received on:

• Channel 16: Dualwatch/Tri-watch pauses on Channel
16 until the signal disappears.
• On the Call channel: 4. Tri-watch resumes after 3. A signal is received on
the signal disappears. Channel 16 takes priority.
Tri-watch switches to Dualwatch until the
signal on the Call channel disappears.

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 SET MODE 6
■■Set mode 1
2
In the Set mode, you can change the settings of the DDSet mode sequence
transceiver’s functions. 3
• Scan type • Scan resume timer 4
NOTE: Available functions may differ depending on
the dealer setting. Ask your dealer for details.
5
6
7
DDSet mode operation Starts with this item
1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 8
2. While holding down [16/C], turn ON the • Dual/Tri-watch
9
transceiver.
••Enters the Set mode. Push 10
••“SCAN” is displayed. 11
3. P ush [16/C] several times until your desired item is
selected. 12
4. Push [▲] or [▼] to change the setting.
• FAV on MIC • Key Beep
13
5. Turn OFF the transceiver, then ON again to exit
the Set mode.
14
15
16
Scrolls

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 6 BASIC OPERATION

■■Set mode items DDDual/Tri-watch

Select whether to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch after
Push[▲] or [▼]to change the setting pushing [DW]. (p. 11)

DDScan type
Select whether to start the Normal scan or Priority
scan after pushing [SCAN]. (p. 10)
Dualwatch (default) Tri-watch

DDKey Beep
Turn the key beep ON or OFF.
Normal scan (default) Priority scan

DDScan resume timer

When the function is ON, the scan pauses for
5 seconds and resumes even if a signal has been Beep ON (default) Beep OFF
received on any channel other than Channel 16.
(p. 10) DDFAV on MIC
When the function is ON, [▲] or [▼] on the
microphone select only the TAG channels in the
selected channel group in sequence.
L “ ” scrolls in the lower right corner.
Scan timer OFF (default) Scan timer ON

FAV on MIC ON (default) FAV on MIC OFF

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 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 7
■■Connections 1
2
w DC POWER CONNECTORS
w Connects the supplied DC power cable to an 3
external 13.8 V DC power source. 4
q
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power
5
cable and external speaker lead, cover the 6
e connector and leads with a vulcanizing tape, as 7
shown below, to prevent water seeping into the
connector. 8
Rubber vulcanizing
9
q AF OUT LEADS
tape 10
Blue: External Speaker (+) 11
Gray: External Speaker (–) 12
Connects to an external speaker.
Yellow: Data line
13
e ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Green: Data line Connects to a marine VHF antenna. 14
Used only for maintenance purposes. 15
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may 16
NOTE: AF out leads damage the transceiver.
The connectors are attached to keep the
leads together. Before connecting to a piece
of equipment, cut the leads to remove the
connectors, if desired.
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 7 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■■Supplied accessories ■■Replacing a fuse

If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning,
For the mounting bracket find and repair the cause of the problem. Then replace
Mounting bracket Knobs
the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse.
Screws (5×20 mm)

Fuse Rating: 10 A

Flat washers Spring washers

(M5) (M5)

Microphone hanger DC power cable

and screws (3×16 mm)
■■Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean
with a dry, soft cloth.

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine

or alcohol when cleaning, because they will
■■Antenna damage the transceiver surfaces.

A key element in the performance of any

communication system is the antenna. Ask your
dealer about antennas and the best place to mount
them.

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 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 7

■ Mounting the transceiver

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your
transceiver enables dashboard or overhead mounting.

• Mount the transceiver firmly with the 2 supplied

screws (5×20 mm) on only a flat hard board that the
screws won't penetrate. knob
• Mount the transceiver so that the face of the
transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when 7
operating it.

CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone screw

at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic (5×20 mm)
navigation compass. spring washer
flat washer
NOTE: Adjust the angle to make the function display
easy to read.

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 8 TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Power does not come Power cable is improperly Reconnect the DC power cable p. 14
on when turning ON the connected. correctly.
transceiver.
No sound is heard from the Volume level is too low. Rotate [VOL] to a suitable listening p. 6
speaker. level.
Speaker has been exposed to Drain water from the speaker. p. 8
water.
Squelch level is too high. Set squelch to the threshold point. p. 6

Cannot transmit or output Channels that are only for receive Select other channels. p. 18
power is low. or low power are selected.
Low power is selected. Push [HI/LO] on the microphone to p. 6
select high power.
Scan does not start. “TAG” channels are not set. Set the channels you want to scan p. 10
as “TAG” channels.
No beeps. Key beeps are OFF. Turn ON the key beep in the Set p. 13
mode.

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 CHANNEL LIST 9
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 21 21 157.050 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 87 87 87 157.375 161.975 2
01A 156.050 156.050 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87A 157.375 157.375
3
02 02 156.100 160.700 21b Rx only 161.650 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
03 03 156.150 160.750 22 157.100 161.700 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425 4
03A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 73 73 73 156.675 156.675
04 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 74 74 74 156.725 156.725 5
Frequency (MHz)
05
04A 156.200 156.200
156.250 160.850
23A
24 24 24
157.150 157.150
157.200 161.800
75*1 75*1 75*1
76*1 76*1 76*1
156.775 156.775
156.825 156.825
Channel number
USA/INT/CAN Transmit Receive 6
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.875 1019 156.950 156.950
7
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 25b Rx only 161.850 78 156.925 161.525 1020 157.000 157.000
07 156.350 160.950 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78A 78A 156.925 156.925 1078 156.925 156.925 8
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 79 156.975 161.575 1079 156.975 156.975
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 2019 161.550 161.550 9
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28b Rx only 162.000 80 157.025 161.625 2020
2078
161.600 161.600
161.525 161.525
10
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 80A 80A 157.025 157.025
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 81 157.075 161.675 2079 161.575 161.575 11
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81A 81A 157.075 157.075
13*2 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 82 157.125 161.725 12
14 14 14
15*2 15*1 15*1
156.700 156.700
156.750 156.750 63
62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 160.775
82A
83
82A
83
157.125 157.125
157.175 161.775
13
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63A 156.175 156.175 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 14
17*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 64 64 156.225 160.825 83b Rx only 161.775
18 156.900 161.500 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 15
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 65 156.275 160.875 84A 157.225 157.225
19 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 85 85 85 157.275 161.875
16
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156.325 160.925 85A 157.275 157.275
20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325 86 86 86 157.325 161.925
20A 157.000 157.000 67*2 67 67 156.375 156.375 86A 157.325 157.325

*1 Low power only. *2 Momentary high power. NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
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 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■■Specifications
General Receiver
••Frequency coverage: ••Intermediate frequencies: 1st 21.7 MHz, 2nd 450 kHz
Transmit 156.025~162.000 MHz ••Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): –121 dBm typical
Receive 156.025~162.025 MHz ••Squelch sensitivity: Less than –117 dBm
••Type of emission : FM (16K0G3E) ••Audio power output (at 10% distortion into 4 Ω):
••Antenna impedance : 50 Ω nominal 4.5 W typical
••Operating temperature range: ••Adjacent channel selectivity: More than 70 dB
–20°C to +60°C ••Spurious response: More than 70 dB
••Power supply voltage (negative ground): ••Intermodulation: More than 70 dB
13.8 V DC ••Hum and noise: More than 40 dB
••Current drain (at 13.8 V):
TX (at 25 W) 5.5 A maximum
Maximum audio 1.5 A maximum
••Dimensions: 153(W) × 67(H) × 133(D) mm ■■Options
••Weight (approximately): 790 g
••MB-69 flush mount kit
Transmitter ••MB-92 dust cover
••Rated output power: 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low)
••Modulation: Variable reactance frequency Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
modulation performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
••Maximum frequency deviation:
±5.0 kHz
••Frequency tolerance: ±5.0 ppm Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the Icom
••Spurious emissions: Less than –70 dBc (High) transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:
Less than –56 dBc (Low) ••Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes,
••Adjacent channel power: More than 70 dB storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances,
••Audio harmonic distortion (at 60% deviation): riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
Less than 10% ••The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not
••Residual modulation: More than 40 dB manufactured or approved by Icom.
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4 digit channels.................................... 5 Lock function........................................ 8 TAG channel 1

Accessories........................................ 15 Low power............................................ 6 Clearing.......................................... 10
AF out lead......................................... 14 Microphone........................................... 2 Setting............................................ 10 2
Antenna.............................................. 15 Microphone Lock function.................... 8 Time-out Timer..................................... 6
3
Antenna connector............................. 14 Mounting............................................. 16 TOT...................................................... 6
AquaQuake function............................. 8 Options............................................... 19 Transmitting.......................................... 6 4
Audio output level................................. 6 Output power........................................ 6 Tri-watch....................................... 11, 13
Backlight............................................... 8 Receiving.............................................. 6 Troubleshooting.................................. 17
5
Call channel.......................................... 4 Scan 6
Setting.............................................. 7 Normal scan..................................... 9
Channel Priority scan..................................... 9 7
Channel 16....................................... 4 Starting a scan............................... 10 8
Channel group................................. 5 Scan type......................................... 9
Channel list.................................... 18 Scan resume timer......................... 13
Channel name, Entering.................. 7 Set mode............................................ 12 10
Channel, Selecting........................... 4 Items.............................................. 13
Cleaning.......................................... i, 15 Dual/Tri-watch........................... 13 11
Connections....................................... 14 FAV on MIC............................... 13 12
DC power connector........................... 14 Key Beep................................... 13
Display.................................................. 3 Scan resume timer.................... 13 13
Distress call........................................... i Scan type.................................. 13
14
Dualwatch..................................... 11, 13 Operation....................................... 12
Emergency............................................ i Sequence....................................... 12 15
Front panel........................................... 2 Specifications..................................... 19
Function display................................... 3 Squelch................................................ 6
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Fuse, Replacing................................. 15 Supplied accessories......................... 15
High power........................................... 6

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MB-69 TEMPLATE

153 (6 1 32)

139 (5 15»32)

53 (2 3 32)

67 (2 5 8)
Unit: mm (inch)