[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM33
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. Kind of equipment: Type-designation: VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
0560
Düsseldorf 30th Nov. 2006 Place and date of issue
Icom (Europe) GmbH
Himmelgeister straße 100 D-40225 Düsseldorf Authorized representative name
iM33
Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 301 178-2 V1. 1. 1 (2000-8) ii) EN 60945 2002 iii) EN 60950-1 2001 iv) EN 300 698-2 V1. 1. 1 (2000-8) v) EN 300 698-3 V1. 1. 1 (2001-5) vi) vii)
H. [. . . ] · Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this point.
r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
· "LOW" appears when low power is selected; no indication when high power is selected. · Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. · Some channels are for low power only.
t Push to transmit y Release to receive
Microphone
q Power ON
e Set channel w Set the squelch level r Set output power
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.
·" " appears. · Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.
w Set volume
y Release [PTT] to receive.
w Set the squelch and volume level.
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I Call channel programming
Call channel is used to access Channel 16 (default; may differ according to version), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. several times to select the desired channel group (U. S. A. , International or ATIS) to be programmed. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
· "CALL" and call channel number appear.
I Adjusting the volume level
YZ The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL] and [Y]/[Z]. YZ q Push [VOL], then adjust the volume level with [Y]/[Z].
· "VOL" indicator starts blinking. · When no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition.
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w Push [VOL] again to return to normal condition.
e Push and hold [C] (16) again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to begin call channel programming.
· Channel number starts blinking.
Indicates the volume level. Blinks during volume level adjustment.
I Volume mute function
The volume mute function can be activated temporarily with [MUTE] (VOL). q Push and hold [MUTE] (VOL) for 1 sec to activate the volume mute function.
· The audio is muted. · The volume level indicator starts blinking.
YZ r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. t Push [16] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
· The channel number stops blinking.
w Push [VOL] again or turn power OFF to turn the volume mute function OFF. 11
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I Adjusting the squelch level
YZ To adjust the IC-M33's squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys as described below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. YZ q Push [SQL], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z].
· "SQL" indicator starts blinking. · There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch. · If no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal operation.
I Lock function
This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], YZ [SQL·MONI], [VOL·MUTE], [H/L·LOCK] and [Y]/[Z]*) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access.
* After pushing [VOL·MUTE] or [SQL·MONI] only.
Push and hold [LOCK] (H/L) for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF.
Appears while the lock function is used.
w Push [SQL] again to return to normal condition.
Push and hold for 1 sec.
Indicates the squelch level. Blinks during squelch level adjustment.
I Automatic backlighting
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. 19) Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
· The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 sec. of inactivity.
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I Monitor function
The monitor function opens the squelch. [. . . ] If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the microphone approx. 2. 5 cm from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level.
w q
Attaching: Attach the [SP MIC] cap (q), then rotate it clockwise completely (w). [. . . ]