Icom IC-GM1600E User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iGM1600E
SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO
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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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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.
NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any
reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. For
example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is dam-
aged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or
has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from
the transceiver.
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-GM1600E
SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIO 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 trou-
ble-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-GM1600E.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
MIC
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RECOMMENDATION ....................................................................... i
FOREWORD .................................................................................... i
IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................................. i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................... ii
PRECAUTION ................................................................................ iii
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 ............................................................ 7–10
■Channel selection ................................................................... 7
■Receiving and transmitting ...................................................... 8
■Call channel programming ...................................................... 9
■Adjusting the squelch level ..................................................... 9
■Lock function ......................................................................... 10
■Signal strength indicator function .......................................... 10
■Monitor function .................................................................... 10
■VOX function (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) ...................... 10
5 SET MODE ......................................................................... 11–15
■SET mode programming ....................................................... 11
■SET mode items ................................................................... 12
6 BP-234 LITHIUM BATTERY PACK ......................................... 16
7 BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) .... 17–18
■Battery charging .................................................................... 17
■Battery cautions .................................................................... 17
8 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
(FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)................................................. 19
■HM-125 description ............................................................... 19
■Attachment ............................................................................ 19
9 SURVIVAL CHANNEL LIST ..................................................... 20
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 21
11 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 22
12 OPTIONS ................................................................................. 23
13 QUICK REFERENCE.......................................................... 25–26
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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 closer than 2.5 cm from exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans-
ceiver 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-224 or BP-234. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C or above +55°C.
KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and
battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside
of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the
transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-GM1600E employs waterproof
construction, which corresponds to IMO A.809 (19) (1 m
depth for 5 min.). However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact
that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal
damaged, etc.
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.
NOTE:
• According to IMO resolution MSC. 149 (77) (adopted on 3
June 2003), the following regulation has been executed.
• “The equipment should have provisions for its attachment
to the clothing of the user and also be provided with a wrist
or neckstrap. For safety reasons, the starp should include
a suitable weak link to prevent the bearer from being en-
snared.”
• Instead of the handstrap, a neckstrap is supplied with the
equipment on or after 1st July, 2005.
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OPERATING RULES
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.
qNeckstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
wBattery charger (BC-158)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
eBelt clip (MB-103Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
rAC adapter (BC-147E)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
tNi-Cd battery pack (BP-224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
*Some versions may not supplied with these accessories.
■Attachments
DNeckstrap
To attach the neckstrap, pass the
neckstrap through the loop on the
top of the transceiver as illus-
trated at right.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
Supplied screws
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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-GM1600E 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
Screw position
when attaching battery
OPEN
LOCK
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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NOTE: When the lock screw does not easily (feels tight),
check to ensure the battery pack is sufficiently inserted to
the transceiver. DO NOT bang or cause high impact to
the battery pack, as this may damage the battery pack/or
the transceiver.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■Front, top and side panels
qVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
wMICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP]
Connects the optional external microphone.
NOTE: Attach the [MIC/SP] cap when the optional
speaker-microphone is not used.
eANTENNA
Fixed type.
rTRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch
is open; lights red while transmitting (lights orange while
VOX function is used).
tCALL CHANNEL SWITCH [CALL]
➥Selects the call channel when pushed. (p. 7)
➥Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con-
dition. (p. 9)
yCHANNEL SWITCH [CH]
Push to return the previous condition when priority chan-
nel or call channel is selected. (p. 7)
uTRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [Hi/Lo•]
➥Selects high or low power when pushed. (p. 8)
➥Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for
1 sec. (p. 10)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
iCHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16]
Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7)
oCHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]
➥Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 7–8)
➥Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 11)
➥Selects the SET mode item when pushed with
[SQL•MONI]. (p. 11)
!0 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL•MONI]
➥Push this switch, then adjust the squelch level with
[YY]/[ZZ]. (p. 9)
➥Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel
while pushed and held. (p. 10)
➥While pushing this switch, turn power ON to enter the
set mode. (p. 11)
!1 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
■Function display
qSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (pgs. 10, 13)
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.
wTRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR (p. 8)
➥“LOW”appears when low power is selected.
➥No indication appears when high power is selected.
eSQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR (p. 9)
Show the squelch level.
rMONITOR INDICATOR (p. 10)
Appears when the monitor function is activated.
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3PANEL DESCRIPTION
tBATTERY INDICATOR
Indicates remaining battery power.
yVOX INDICATOR
“VOX”appears when the VOX function is used. (p. 10)
uSET MODE ITEM READOUT
Indicates the SET mode item while in the SET mode.
(p. 11)
iLOCK INDICATOR
Appears when the lock function is activated. (p. 10)
oCHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
➥Indicates the selected operating channel number.
➥In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.
!0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 7)
NOTE: The backlight is ON at all times.
Indication
Full Middle Charging
required No battery
Battery level
blinks when the battery is over charged.
Using rechargeable battery pack
Indication
Full Middle A new battery
pack is required No battery
Battery level
Using BP-234 battery pack
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