Icom IC-M90 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL iM90 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.[...]

i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMA TION Y our Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the fol- lowing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy[...]

ii 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. “MA YDA Y MA YDA Y MA YDA Y .” 2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel) 3. Y our call sign or other indication of the ves- sel. 4. ?[...]

FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M90 VHF MA- RINE 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. IMPOR T ANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver . [...]

iv PRECAUTION R W ARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. R W ARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm (1 inch) from exposed parts of the body , especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the mic[...]

v SAFETY TRAINING INFORMA TION ............................................... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................................................... ii RECOMMENDA TION ...................................................................... ii FOREWORD .................................................................................. iii[...]

1 1 OPERA TING RULES D Priorities • 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. • Y ou must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law . D Privacy • Inf[...]

2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND A TT ACHMENTS 2 ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty . • Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Belt clip (MB-103) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Ni-Cd battery pack (BP-225) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

3 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND A TT ACHMENTS ï Battery pack T o remove the battery pack: T urn the screw counterclockwise, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below . T o attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack in the IC-M90 completely , then turn the screw clockwise. NEVER remove or insert the battery pack whe[...]

4 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] T urns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional external microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. r TRANSMIT/RECEIVE IND[...]

5 3 P ANEL DESCRIPTION u TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [Hi/Lo • ] • Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 9) • T oggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 10) i CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16 • 9 ] • Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) • Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7) • Enters call channel writ[...]

6 3 P ANEL DESCRIPTION t MONITOR INDICA TOR (p. 10) Appears when the monitor function is activated. y BA TTER Y INDICA TOR Indicates remaining battery power . u WEA THER CHANNEL/WEA THER ALERT INDICA TORS (p. 8) • “ WX ” appears when the weather channel group is selected. • “ WX AL T ” appears when the weather alert function is activate[...]

7 4 BASIC OPERA TION 3 4 ■ Channel selection IMPORT ANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. T o avoid damage to the transceiver , turn the power OFF while charging. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial contact with anothe[...]

Push for 1 sec. U.S.A. channels International channels Canadian channels 8 4 BASIC OPERA TION D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels The IC-M90 has 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Canadian channels. Y ou must select the proper channels for the oper- ating area. q Push [CH/WX • U/I/C/L ] to select the regular channel. • If the weather [...]

9 4 BASIC OPERA TION 4 ■ Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. w UseSet the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push [SQL • MONI ], and push [ √ ] to open the squelch. ➥ Push [SQL • MONI ] to stop “ SQL ” indicator blinking, then rotate [VOL] to set the volume level. ➥ Push [SQL • MONI ], and push [ ∫ ][...]

10 4 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Call channel programming The call channel switch is used to select Channel 9 by de- fault, however , you can program your most often-used chan- nel in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [CH/WX • U/I/C/L ] for 1 sec. to several times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT , CAN) to be programmed. w Push [1[...]

11 4 BASIC OPERA TION 4 ■ Adjusting the squelch level T o adjust the IC-M90 ’ s squelch level, use the [ Y ]/[ Z ] keys as desired below . I n order to receive signals properly , as well as for the scan to function effectively , the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. q Push [SQL • MONI ], then adjust the squelch level with [ Y ]/[ [...]

12 SCAN OPERA TION 5 ■ Scan types Scanning is an ef fi cient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan set- ting and normal scan setting. In addition, the “ Weather alert ” and “ Auto scan ” functions are available for scanning. These functions can be activated si- multaneously , depen[...]

13 5 SCAN OPERA TION 5 ■ Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels. Non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. q Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. w Push both [ Y ] and [ Z ] for 1 sec. to set the displayed chan- nel as a tag channel. •?[...]

14 DUAL W A TCH/TRI-W A TCH 6 ■ Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. ■ Operation q Select the desired operating channel. w Push [SCAN • DUAL ] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch (depending on the SET mode s[...]

15 7 LAND CHANNEL OPERA TION 6 7 ■ LAND channel group A max. of 100 programmable LAND mobile channels (allo- cated 146.000 to 174.000 MHz) can be programmed into the LAND channel group for simple communication with LMR transceivers in the VHF band. Proper FCC licensing must be observed, for both legal pur- poses and to avoid frequency interface w[...]

16 SET MODE 8 ■ SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 17 transceiver functions: beep tone function, weather alert function, priority scan function, scan resume timer , auto scan function, dual/tri- watch function, monitor switch action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast selection, auto power save function, self check[...]

17 8 SET MODE 8 ■ SET mode items D Beep tone function “ bP ” Y ou can select silent operation by turning the beep tones OFF , or you can have 2 types of con fi rmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. When “ ON ” is selected, a fi xed beep (Pi) sounds, and when “ US ” is selected, the preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound. • Be[...]

18 8 SET MODE D Auto scan function “ AS ” The Auto scan function starts the desired scan automatically when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 sec. D Dual/T ri-watch function “ dt ” This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 14 for details. D Monitor switch action “ Sq ” The monitor switch action cut[...]

19 8 SET MODE 8 D LCD contrast selection “ LC ” The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from 4 levels. • 1 (bright) – 4 (dark); 3 (default) D Auto power save function “ PS ” The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac- tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. • ON : The power save function is turned ON. The p[...]

20 8 SET MODE D Battery voltage indicator “ bt ” This function controls display or non-display settings of the connected battery pack ’ s voltage when the power is ON. • The voltage of the connected battery pack is displayed for 2 sec. after power is turned ON. D Signal strength indicator “ Sl ” The signal strength indicator displays re[...]

21 8 SET MODE 8 D VOX gain “ ga ” Adjusts the VOX gain (from 1 to 6) to level when speaking with the optional headset. • In case of setting to 1, the VOX gain sets to sharpening. • In case of setting to 6, the VOX gain sets to dulling. D VOX delay “ dL ” Sets the VOX delay timer (0.5 to 3.0 sec. in 0.5 sec. steps) that keeps on transmit[...]

22 BA TTER Y CHARGING 9 ■ Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: T o avoid damage to the transceiver , turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10 ° C to +40 ° C (+50 ° F to +104 ° F) • Use [...]

23 9 BA TTERY CHARGING 9 ï Charging connections q Attach the BC-158 to a flat surface, such as a desk or cabin, etc., if desired. w Connect the AC adapter as shown below . e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger . • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 12 hours, depending on the rem[...]

24 9 BA TTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers ï AD-109 installation q Connect the 10-pins connector of the charger to the AD-109 desktop charger adapter ’ s plug. NOTE: The 3-pins connector is not used. w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of the arrow , then screw supplied 2 screws to fix the charger adapter with the c[...]

25 9 BA TTERY CHARGING 9 ï Rapid charging with the BC-1 19N+AD-109 The optional BC-1 19N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following are additionally required. • AD-109 charger adapter • An AC adapter (BC-145A) or the DC power cable (OPC- 515L/CP-17L). ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-109 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 ba[...]

26 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BEL T CLIP 10 ■ MB-86 contents Qty . Belt clip ………………………………………………………… 1 Base clip ……………………………………………………… 1 Supplied screws ……………………………………………… 2 ■ Attachment q Screw the base clip to the back of the transcei[...]

27 11 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 10 11 ■ HM-125 Descriptions NEVER immerse the connector in water . If the connector be- comes wet, be sure to dry BEFORE attaching it to the trans- ceiver . NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. T o maximize the readability of your transmitted signal [...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 The transceiver does not turn ON. No sound from the speaker . T ransmitting is impos- sible, or high power can not be selected. The displayed channel cannot be changed. Scan does not start. No beeps. Self check error . (T emperature) Self check error . (Battery voltage) T ransmitting continu- ously while not speak- ing when us[...]

29 13 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 12 13 Channel number USA CAN T ransmit Receive Frequency (MHz) INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN T ransmit Receive INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN T ransmit Receive INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN T ransmit Receive INT WX channel Frequency (MHz) T ransmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 01A 15[...]

30 SPECIFICA TIONS 14 GENERAL • Frequency coverage [Marine] TX : 156.025 – 157.425 MHz RX 156.050 – 163.275 MHz [LMR] TX/RX 146.000 – 174.000 MHz • Mode [Marine] : 16K0G3E (Wide) [LMR] : 16K0F3E (Wide)/8K50F3E (Narrow) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz (Wide) 12.5 kHz (Narrow; LMR only) • Number of programmable ch. : 100 channels • Power s[...]

Channel 16 (p. 7) CHANNEL SELECTION (pgs. 7, 8, 10) Weather channel (p. 8) OPERA TION GUIDE iM90 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE USING CHANNEL 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. MA YDA Y MA YDA Y MA YDA Y . THIS IS (name of vessel) Y our call sign or other indi- cation of the vessel. LOCA TED A T (your position) The nature of the distress and assist[...]

T AG CHANNELS (p. 13) q w Push [ Y ]/[ Z ] to select the desired channel. Push [ Y ]/[ Z ] for 1 sec. to change the T AG setting ON and OFF . WEA THER ALERT (pgs. 8, 17) q w T urn the weather alert item in the SET mode ON (p. 17). Select WX channel; or start scan- ning. SET MODE (pgs. 16 21) q w e r While pushing [SQL MONI ], turn power ON. Push [S[...]

33 16 OPTIONS 16 D BA TTERY CASE AND P ACK • BP-225 Ni-Cd BA TTERY P ACK 7.2 V/1 100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-224 Ni-Cd BA TTERY P ACK 7.2 V/750 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack. • BP-223 BA TTERY CASE Battery case for 6 × AA (R6) Alkaline cells. D CHARGERS • BC-1 19N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-109 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145A AC ADAPTER For rapid chargi[...]

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