Icom HM-218 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
HAND MICROPHONE
HM-218
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or
alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the microphone’s
surfaces.
DO NOT place or leave the microphone in direct sunlight or
in areas with extremely high or low temperatures for long
periods of time.
TURN OFF the transceiver when connecting or
disconnecting the microphone.
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector
becomes wet, BE SURE to dry it before connecting it to the
transceiver.
After inserting the plug into the microphone jack, turn the
screw cap clockwise to rmly tighten it.
KEEP the connector cap on the separation cable’s
connector when the microphone is not connected.
NOTE: Refer to the RMK-5’s instruction manual for details
on connecting the microphone to the separation kit.
REQUIREMENTS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
•RMK-5 separation kit
•OPC-2373 or OPC-2374 separation cable
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performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the
malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,
earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom products with any equipment that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom.
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DISPOSAL
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countries.
HM-218
Transceiver’s
main unit
Separation cable
(Purchase separately)
Separation kit’s
front panel
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
Microphone hanger*1
Self-tapping screws
Connector cap*2Mounting base
*1Connect the microphone
hanger to the vehicle’s ground
using the self-tapping screws
for microphone ON/OFF hook
functions.
WORD DEFINITION
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
DExplicit denitions
*2 Put the connector cap on the separation cable’s connector
when the microphone is not connected.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
DAbout the Status indicator
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch
is open.
[Emer]
[P1]
[P2]
[VOL/PWR]
[Back]
[PTT]
Status
indicator
Microphone
Function
Display
Ten-Key
Pad
[F2]
[F3]
[F1]
Speaker
[Up]/[Down]
[Right]/[Left]
[OK]
DConnecting the HM-218
Connect the HM-218 to the optional RMK-5
separation kit
using the OPC-2373 or OPC-2374
separation cable
.
See the RMK-5 instruction manual for details.
DTurning ON the transceiver
1. Connect the microphone cable to the separation
cable’s MIC connector, as shown below.
2. Push [VOL/PWR] on the HM-218 to turn ON the
transceiver.
RMK-5
HM-218
To the MIC
connector
[VOL/PWR]
Separation
cable
CONNECTION
OPTIONS
DCables
• OPC-2373, OPC-2374
separation cables
for command microphones
OPC-2373: 1.9 m : 6.3 ft
OPC-2374: 8 m : 26.3 ft
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
MICROPHONE INSTALLATION
You can install the microphone and the separation cable on a wall as a wall socket using the supplied mounting base
and self-tapping screws. Mounting
base
Screw holes
(approximately 2 (d) mm : 5/64 inch)
Nut
Separation
cable
1. Drill a hole 24 to 27 (d) mm (15/16 to 1 1/16 inches) where
you want to install the mounting base.
2. Attach the separation cable to the mounting base, and
then attach the nut.
3. Using the mounting base as a template, mark the
holes where the three screws will be placed.
4. Drill the screw holes at the marks.
5. Attach the mounting base with the supplied screws, as
shown to the far right.
NOTE:
• You can only attach the HM-218 to the RMK-5’s front
panel.
• You cannot attach the HM-218 to the transceiver’s control
head.