Icom IC-M31 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM31
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.
❍USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the ves-
sel.
4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance re-
quired.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
RECOMMENDATION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-
tion. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and con-
trollers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M31 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-M31.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞Waterproof construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M31 meets JIS waterproof specification
grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-224.
☞Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of your
choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel and
another channel while receiving a channel of your
choice—tri-watch.
☞Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 16(H) ×32(W) mm, the IC-M31’s func-
tion display is easy to read and shows operating conditions
at a glance. Backlighting and contrast can be adjusted to
suit your preferences.
☞Simple operation
9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op-
eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are
located on the front panel for convenient one-hand opera-
tion.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
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PRECAUTION
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-223 or BP-224. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will
become hot when operating continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-M31 employs waterproof con-
struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification,
Grade 7 (1 m depth for 30 min.). However, once the trans-
ceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaran-
teed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or
the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, top panel and battery
pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the an-
tenna, top panel and battery pack are dry before attachment.
Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in
serious damage to the transceiver.
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Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................ i
RECOMMENDATION ........................................................... i
FOREWORD ....................................................................... ii
IMPORTANT ........................................................................ ii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... ii
FEATURES .......................................................................... ii
PRECAUTION .................................................................... iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iv
1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.... 2–3
■Supplied accessories ................................................... 2
■Attachments ................................................................. 2
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 4–6
■Front, top and side panels............................................ 4
■Function display .......................................................... 5
4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................. 7–12
■Channel selection ........................................................ 7
■Adjusting the volume level ........................................... 9
■Adjusting the squelch level .......................................... 9
■Receiving and transmitting ........................................ 10
■Call channel programming ......................................... 11
■Lock function ............................................................. 12
■Automatic backlighting .............................................. 12
■Monitor function ......................................................... 12
5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 13–14
■Scan types ................................................................. 13
■Setting tag channels .................................................. 14
■Starting a scan .......................................................... 14
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................... 15
■Description ................................................................ 15
■Operation ................................................................... 15
7 SET MODE ............................................................. 16–20
■SET mode programming ........................................... 16
■SET mode items ........................................................ 17
8 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................... 21–24
■Battery charging ........................................................ 21
■Battery cautions ......................................................... 21
■Optional battery case ................................................ 22
■Optional battery chargers .......................................... 23
9 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ........................... 25–26
■MB-87 contents ......................................................... 25
■To attach .................................................................... 25
■To detach ................................................................... 26
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 27
11 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 28
12 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .............................. 29
13 DOC.............................................................................. 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OPERATING RULES
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DPriorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to 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 calls are prohibited under law.
DPrivacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-
fully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
DRadio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you
must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-
cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio
purposes.
(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
is not required for safety purposes.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only
a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-
lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a
radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not
required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be
thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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■Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
• Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Belt clip (MB-68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Battery charger (BC-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Screws for the BC-150 (M3.5 ×20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• AC adapter (BC-147E)*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Top panel/Top sheet (double-sided tape)*2. . . . . . . . . 1 set
*1Not supplied with some versions.
*2Use the top panel with top sheet as a spare. Ask your dealer for
details.
■Attachments
DFlexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible an-
tenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION!
• NEVER HOLD by the antenna
when carrying the transceiver.
•Transmitting without an an-
tenna may damage the trans-
ceiver.
DHandstrap
Pass the handstrap through
the loop on the side of the
transceiver as illustrated at
right. Facilitates carrying.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
To attach the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
Top panel
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2SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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ïBattery pack
To remove the battery pack:
Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack
in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
To attach the battery pack:
Insert the battery pack in the IC-M31 completely, then turn the
screw clockwise.
NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans-
ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get-
ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.
NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use
a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot-
tom screw.
CAUTION!:
When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the
rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack cor-
rectly. If the seal is not neatly in the groove it may be dam-
aged when attaching the battery pack.
If the seal is damaged, waterproofing is not guaranteed.
OPEN
LOCK
Screw position
when removing battery
OPEN
LOCK
Screw position
when attaching battery
Make sure both the rubber seal (purple) is set to the groove
correctly and dust or else does not adhere to it.
Battery pack Battery pack
Rubber seal
Groove
Correct position Incorrect position
NOTE:
When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or else does
not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or else is on the seal
when attaching a battery pack, the water resistant may be
reduced.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■Front, top and side panels
qPOWER SWITCH [PWR]
Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF.
wANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)
Connects the supplied antenna.
eSCAN/DUAL KEY [SCN•DUAL]
•Starts and stops normal or priority scan. (p. 14)
•Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 15)
•Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation.
(p. 15)
rTRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK]
•Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 10)
•Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1
sec. (p. 12)
tVOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS [+]/[–]•[VOL]
•Adjusts the volume level. (p. 9)
•After pushing [SQL•MONI], push to adjust the squelch
level. (p. 9)
ySQUELCH KEY [SQL•MONI]
•Push this key, then adjust the squelch level with [+]/[–].
(p. 9)
•Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel
while pushed and held. (p. 12)
•While pushing this key, turn power ON to enter the set
mode. (p. 16)
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■Front, top and side panels (Continued)
uCHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [YY]/[ZZ]•[TAG]
•Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 7, 8)
•Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 16)
•Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur-
ing scan. (p. 14)
•Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag (scanned)
channel when pushed both keys for 1 sec. (p. 14)
•While pushing this key, turn power ON to clear all tag
channels in the channel group. (p. 14)
iDIAL/CHANNEL GROUP KEY [DIAL]
•Push to return to the channel selection before selecting
the channel 16 or the call channel with [16•C].
•Selects one of 2 regular channel groups in sequence
when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8)
- International, U.S.A.*1(or ATIS*2) channels are available.
*1Available for the UK version only
*2Available for the German version only
oCHANNEL 16 KEY [16•C]
•Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7)
•Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7)
•Enters call channel programming condition when the call
channel is selected and this key is pushed for 3 sec.
(p. 11)
•Exits set mode when pushed during set mode operation.
(p. 16)
!0 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
■Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10)
Appears while transmitting.
wBUSY INDICATOR
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch
opens. (p. 10)
“”blinks while monitoring. (p. 12)
eTAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 14)
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
rCALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when the call channel is selected.
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