Icom IGM1600 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALiGM1600SURVIVAL CRAFT 2-WAY RADIOThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the condition that this

53PANEL DESCRIPTIONi CHANNEL 16 KEY [16]Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7)o CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [YY]/[ZZ]➥ Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 7–

63PANEL DESCRIPTION3t BATTERY INDICATORIndicates remaining battery power.y VOX INDICATOR“VOX” appears when the VOX function is used. (p. 10)u SET MODE

7BASIC OPERATION4 Channel selectionD Channel 16Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initialcontact with another station and for eme

84BASIC OPERATION4 Receiving and transmittingq Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.w Set the volume and squelch level.➥ Push [SQL•MONI], and push

94BASIC OPERATION Call channel programmingThe call channel switch is used to select Channel 9* by de-fault, however, you can program your most often-

104BASIC OPERATION4 Lock functionThis function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT],[SQL•MONI] and [Hi/Lo• ]) to prevent accidental channe

11SET MODE5 SET mode programmingSET mode is used to change the condition of 11 transceiverfunctions: beep tone function, monitor switch action, back-

125SET MODE5 SET mode itemsD Beep tone function “bP”You can select silent operation by turning the beep tonesOFF, or you can have 2 types of confirmat

135SET MODED Auto power save function “PS”The auto power save function reduces battery drain by deac-tivating the receiver circuit for preset interval

145SET MODE5D Battery voltage indicator “bt”This function controls display or non-display settings of theconnected battery pack’s voltage when the pow

iSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy duringtransmit mode.This radio has been evaluated for compliance at th

155SET MODEDVOX delay “dL” (Available for on-board use only)Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to 3.0 sec. in 0.5 sec. steps)keeping the radio in transmit

166BP-234 BATTERY PACK56The optional BP-234 battery pack is a non-rechargeable,Lithium battery pack for operation in a survival craft. The fol-lowing

17BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)7 Battery chargingPrior to using the transceiver for the first time, the batterypack must be fully charged

187BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)7ï Charging connectionsq Attach the BC-158 to a flat surface, such as a desk.w Connect the AC adapter as sho

197BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY) Optional battery chargersï AD-109 installationq Connect the charger’s 10-pin connector to the AD-109deskt

207BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)7ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-109The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of batterypacks. The

21OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP8 MB-86 contentsQty.Belt clip ………………………………………………………… 1Base clip ……………………………………………………… 1Supplied screws ………………………………………………

229OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)89 HM-125 descriptionsNEVER immerse the connector in water without connectingwith the transceiv

23CHANNEL LIST FOR SURVIVAL OPERATION10Channel number TX/RX Channel number TX/RX Channel number TX/RX06 156.300 MHz 08 156.400 MHz 09 156.450 MHz10 15

2411TROUBLESHOOTING1011The transceiver doesnot turn ON.No sound from thespeaker.Transmitting is impos-sible, or high powercan not be selected.The disp

iiRECOMMENDATIONCLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESHWATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before opera-tion. Otherwise, the transceiver

25SPECIFICATIONS12D GENERAL• Frequency coverageTX/RX : 156.300–156.875 MHz• Mode : 16K0G3E• Channel spacing : 25 kHz• Power supply requirement : Batte

2613OPTIONS1213D BATTERY PACKS<FOR SURVIVAL CRAFT USE>• BP-234 LITHIUM BATTERY PACK9.0 V/3300 mAh Lithium battery pack.<FOR ON-BOARD USE>•

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, JapanA-6383D-1EX-qPrinted in Japan© 2004–2005 Icom Inc.

iiiPRECAUTIONRWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to anAC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electricshock.RWARNING! NEVER hold the

ivSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ... iRECOMMENDATION ...

1OPERATING RULES1D Priorities• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities andkeep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress callstake

22SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS12 Supplied accessoriesThe following accessories are supplied: Qty.q Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSï Battery packTo remove the battery pack:Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery packin the direc

43PANEL DESCRIPTION23 Front, top and side panelsq VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC/SP]Conne