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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 1 (1,1)
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM32
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page i (1,1) New2001 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the man- the course of employme
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page ii (1,1) New2001 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY RECOMMENDATION If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. 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. ❍ USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page iii (1,1) New2001 FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M32 VHF Waterproof construction MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this ment, the IC-M32 meets JIS waterproof specification product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-224.
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page iv (1,1) New2001 PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s right-side panel will AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric become hot when operating continuously for long periods. shock. BE CAREFUL! The IC-M32 employs waterproof con- RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification, antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page v (1,1) New2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................... i 5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 14–15 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................... ii Scan types ................................................................. 14 RECOMMENDATION .......................................................... ii Setting tag channels ......................................
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 1 (1,1) OPERATING RULES 1 (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE D Priorities 1 A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls is not required for safety purposes. take priority over all others. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be • You must monitor Channel 16 when you
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 2 (1,1) New2001 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 D Handstrap Supplied accessories Pass the handstrap through the loop on the side of the The following accessories are supplied: Qty. transceiver as illustrated at • Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 right. Facilitates carrying. • Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Belt clip (MB-68) . . . . . . . . . . .
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 3 (1,1) New2001 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 ï Battery pack To remove the battery pack: NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use 2 Turn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot- in the direction of the arrow as shown below. tom screw. CAUTION!: To attach the battery pack: When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the Insert the battery pack in the IC-M
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 4 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 Front, top and side panels q POWER SWITCH [PWR] Push and hold to turn power ON and OFF. q w w ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. e SCAN/DUAL KEY [SCN•DUAL] • Starts and stops normal or priority scan. (p. 15) Speaker ! • Enters watch mode when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 16) Microphone • Exits watch mode when pushed during watch operation. (p. 16) Function display (p. 6) r TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK]
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 5 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 u CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y Y]/[Z Z]•[TAG] o CHANNEL 16 KEY [16•9] • Selects an operating channel. (pgs. 8, 9) • Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 8) 3 • Selects the SET mode condition of the item. (p. 17) • Selects the call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 8) - Channel 9 is factory default. • Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur- • Enters call channel programming condition when the call ing scan. (p. 15)
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 6 (1,1) New2001 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13) qe w ry t Appears while the lock function is activated. y BATTERY INDICATOR u Indicates remaining battery power. ! i ! Indication o Charging ! Battery level Full Middle No battery required ! ! blinks when the battery over charged. ! blinks when the battery is exhaustion. u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 15) ! ! ! Blinks while scanning. i DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 16) q TRANSMIT INDICA
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 7 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ! SQUELCH LEVEL INDICATOR ! LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 11) Shows the squelch level. • “LOW” appears when low power is selected. 3 • “LOW” blinks when switching forced low power mode be- ! VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR cause of a high temperature error or low voltage. Shows the volume level. ! VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR Blinks while adjusting the volume level. ! SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUSTING INDICATOR Blinks while adjusting the squelch
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 8 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first D Channel 9 (Call channel) time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular chan- life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn nel group has separate call channels. In addition, the call the power OFF while charging. channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 9 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels D Weather channels There are 57 U.S.A., 57 International, and 61 Canadian chan- There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring nels. These channel groups may be specified for the operat- weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic 4 ing area. and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts (reception of weather channels possible in USA only). q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C]
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 10 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the volume level Adjusting the squelch level The volume level can be adjusted with [+]/[–]. The IC-M32 has a squelch level adjustment, even though there is no control knob for it. In order to receive signals properly, as ➥ Push [+]/[–] to adjust the volume level. well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be •“VOL” indicator starts blinking. adjusted to the proper level. • There are 32 volume
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 11 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 Receiving and transmitting IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold damage the transceiver. the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth 4 and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. q Push and hold [PWR] to turn power ON. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con- w Set th
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 12 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default, t Push [16•9] to program the dis- however, you can program your most often-used channel in played channel as the call chan- each channel group for quick recall. nel. • The call channel number stop flash- ing. qPush [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed. w Push [16•9] for
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 13 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 Lock function Monitor function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [+]/[–], The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute. See [PTT], [SQL•MONI] and [H/L•LOCK]) to prevent accidental p. 19 for details of the monitor switch action. channel changes and function access. ➥ Push [SQL•MONI] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor func- 4 ➥ Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and tion. •
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IC-M32-1.qxd 03.9.25 6:21 PM Page 14 (1,1) New2001 SCAN OPERATION 5 Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, normal scan. such as digital communications. In addition, the weather alert and auto scan function is avail- Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 18) able for standby con
