INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM1V

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
 FOREWORD CAUTION
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M1V VHF R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superi- outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
or technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this prod- shock.
uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the
IMPORTANT body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely (2 to 4 in) away from the lips, and the transceiver is vertical.
before using the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This than the BP-215. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
instruction manual contains important operating instructions NEVER charge battery packs except in the methods
for the IC-M1V. described in this manual.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with tem-

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).

AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alco-

WORD DEFINITION hol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver sur-
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock faces.
R WARNING!
may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. After exposure to saltwater, clean the transceiver thor-
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of oughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
hot when operating continuously for long periods. the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16;

BE CAREFUL! The IC-M1V employs waterproof con-

struction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification, ❍ USING CHANNEL 16
grade 7 (1 m/30 min.). However, once the transceiver has
been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the water-
proof seal damaged, etc. 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are
securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and 2. “THIS IS ....................” (name of vessel)
battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside
of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the 3. Your call sign or other indication of the
transceiver. vessel.
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the 4. “LOCATED AT ..........” (your position)
ship’s navigation compass.

KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.

5. The nature of the distress and assis-
tance required.

For U.S.A. only 6. Any other information which might facil-

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- itate the rescue.
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ....................................................................... i 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ........................................... 14
IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i ■ Description ................................................................ 14
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i ■ Operation .................................................................. 14
CAUTION ............................................................................ i 7 CHANNEL COMMENT PROGRAMMING ..................... 15
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................... ii ■ About the channel comment ..................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... iii ■ Channel comment programming ............................... 15
1 OPERATING RULES........................................................ 1 8 SET MODE .............................................................. 16–19
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2–5 ■ SET mode programming ........................................... 16
■ Front panel .................................................................. 2 ■ SET mode items ........................................................ 16
■ Function display .......................................................... 4 9 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................ 20–21
3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ....... 6 ■ Caution ...................................................................... 20
4 BASIC OPERATION .................................................. 7–11 ■ Battery charging ........................................................ 20
■ Channel selection ........................................................ 7 10 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE .......................................... 22
■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................... 9 ■ Description ................................................................ 22
■ Lock function ............................................................. 10 ■ Attachment ................................................................ 22
■ Automatic backlighting .............................................. 10 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 23
■ Optional voice scrambler operation ........................... 10
■ Call channel programming ........................................ 11 12 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................... 24

5 SCAN OPERATIONS .............................................. 12–13 13 QUICK REFERENCE ................................................... 25

■ Scan types ................................................................ 12 14 RECOMMENDATION .................................................. 26
■ Setting tag channels .................................................. 13
15 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ............................. 27
■ Starting a scan .......................................................... 13
■ Specifications ............................................................ 27
■ Options ...................................................................... 27
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 OPERATING RULES 1
× PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
q Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities, and A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
take priority over all others. is not required for safety purposes.
w You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
e False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun- posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio opera-
ishable by law. tor may operate a transceiver.

× PRIVACY However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver

q Information overheard, but not intended for you, cannot if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
lawfully be used in any way. makes the necessary log entries.
w Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
handy.
× RADIO LICENSES
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
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 application. This
government-issued license states the call sign which is your
craft’s identification for radio purposes.

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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Panel description q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. (p. 9)
w SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
q o Sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 9)
e PTT SWITCH [PTT]
w !0 Transmits during push; receives during release. (p. 9)
Function display r MONITOR SWITCH [MONI]
(p. 4) ➥ Opens the squelch and monitors the operating channel
while being pushed.
➥ While turning power ON, enters the SET mode and is
e !1 used to select the SET mode contents when pushed. (p.
16)
r t BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON
!2
t • To remove the battery pack: Slide the battery release but-
ton upwards, then lift up the battery pack.
!3
• To attach the battery pack: Mate the notched ends of the
y !4 transceiver and the battery pack, and click the battery pack
into place firmly. Ensure the battery that is properly attached.

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!5

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

y CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y Y]/[Z

Z] !2 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DW•TRI]
➥ Push either switch to change the operating channel. ➥ Starts dualwatch when pushed momentarily. (p. 14)
(pgs. 7–9) ➥ Starts tri-watch when pushed for 2 sec. (p. 14)
➥ Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur- ➥ Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated.
ing scan. (p. 13) (p. 14)
➥ Push either switch to change the setting during set ➥ Enters comment writing condition when pushed while
mode. (p. 16) pushing and holding [MONI]. (p. 15)
u CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16•9] !3 SCAN SWITCH [SCAN•TAG]
➥ Selects channel 16 when pushed. (p. 7) ➥ Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag chan-
➥ Selects the call channel when pushed for 2 sec. (p. 7) nels are programmed. (p. 13)
➥ Enters call channel write mode when the call channel is ➥ Sets the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel
selected, and this switch is pushed for 5 sec. (p. 11) when pushed for 2 sec. (p. 13)
➥ While turning power ON, clears all tag channels in the
i INTERNAL MICROPHONE (p. 9)
selected regular channel group when pushed. (p. 13)
o SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] ➥ Activates an optional voice scrambler function while
Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 22) pushing [MONI]. (p. 10)

!0 ANTENNA CONNECTOR !4 TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK SWITCH [H/L•LOCK]

Connects the supplied antenna. (p. 6) ➥ Changes high and low power (1 W) when pushed. (p. 9)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
!1 CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH ➥ While pushing [MONI], push this key to select extra low
[CH/WX•U/I/C] power (500 mW). (p. 9)
➥ Selects and changes the regular channels and weather ➥ Changes the lock function ON and OFF when pushed
channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 8) for 2 sec. (p. 10)
➥ Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when
pushed for 2 sec. (p. 8) !56 INTERNAL SPEAKER
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are avail-
able for regular channels.

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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display
q BUSY INDICATOR (p. 9)
Appears while receiving a signal or while the squelch is
open.
w TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 9)
Appears while transmitting.
q !6 e CHANNEL GROUP INDICATORS (p. 8)
w !5 Appears “USA” when U.S.A.; “INT” when International;
“CAN” when Canadian channel group is selected.
CAN TX BUSY TAG CALL LOW !4
e USA WX ALT !3 r CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
INT DUAL TRI !2
• Indicates the selected operating channel number.
r DUP SCRM !1
!0 (pgs. 7, 8)
o • In SET mode, indicates the selected condition.
(pgs. 16–19)
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t ATIS
t ATIS INDICATOR
Appears while ATIS function is activated. (German version
y u
only)
y COMMENT INDICATOR
• Indicates or scrolls operating channel comment, etc.
(pgs. 7, 13, 15)
• In SET mode, indicates or scrolls the selected item.
(pgs. 16–19)

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

u BATTERY INDICATOR !3 WEATHER CHANNEL/WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR

Indicates remaining battery power. (p. 8)
• “WX” appears when weather channel group is selected.
Indication • “ALT” appears while the weather alert function is acti-
Charging No vated; blinks when alert tone is received.
Battery level Full Middle
required battery !4 LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 9)
• Appears when low power is selected.
i LOCK INDICATOR (p. 10)
• Blinks when extra low power is selected.
Appears while the lock function is activated.
!5 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 7)
o SUB CHANNEL READOUT
Appears when a call channel is selected.
• Indicates channel 16 during priority scan. (p. 13)
• Indicates channel 16 during dualwatch or tri-watch. !6 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13)
(p. 14) Appears when a tag channel is selected.

!0 DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
!1 SCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated.
(p. 10)
!2 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH INDICATORS (p. 14)
• “DUAL” blinks during dualwatch.
• “TRI” blinks during tri-watch.

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 3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

× Supplied accessories × Flexible antenna attachment

The following accessories are supplied: Qty. Insert the supplied antenna into
q Flexible antenna (FA-S57V) .................................1 the antenna connector and screw
w Battery pack (BP-215) ..........................................1 down the antenna as shown in
e Battery charger (AD-95) .......................................1 the diagram at right.
r AC adapter* (BC-122A/E/V*) ...............................1 CAUTION: Attach the supplied
t Handstrap ............................................................1 antenna securely for water-
y Belt clip ................................................................1 proofing.
u Screws for the belt clip (M3 × 4) ..........................2 CAUTION: Transmitting with-
i Screws for the AD-95 (M3.5 × 30)........................ 2 out an antenna may damage
*Depending on version the transceiver.

× Belt clip attachment × Handstrap attachment

Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws. Conveniently Slide the handstrap through the
attaches to your belt. loop on the side of the transceiver
as illustrated at right.
NEVER use the supplied screws with-
Facilitates carrying.
out the belt clip, otherwise, the screw
holes may be damaged and the trans-
ceiver might cease to be waterproof.
Use the supplied screws only when at-
taching the belt clip.

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 BASIC OPERATION 4
■ Channel selection
× Channel 16 × Channel 9 (Call channels)
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing Channel 9 is the pleasure call channel. Each regular channel
initial contact with another station and for emergency com- group has separate call channels. In addition, each call chan-
munications. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during nel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels can be
both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must programmed (p. 11) and are used to store your most often
monitor channel 16. used channels in each group for quick recall.
➥ Push [16] to select channel 16. ➥ Push [16•9] for 2 sec. to select the call channel; of the se-
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting lected channel group.
channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select operating channel. • The “CALL” indicator and call channel number appear.
• Each channel group may have an independent call channel after
changing a call channel.
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting
channel 9 (call channel), or push [Y]/[Z] to select operating
channel.
9 9
TAG
Push USA Push USA
TAG CALL

for 2 sec.

Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel

comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”.

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 4 BASIC OPERATION

× Weather channels × U.S.A., International and Canadian channels

There are 10 weather channels. They are used for monitoring There are 57 International, 61 U.S.A. and 57 Canadian chan-
weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic nels. These channel groups may be specified for the operat-
and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. ing area.

The IC-M1V can detect a weather alert tone on the selected q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
weather channel while receiving in another channels, during • If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
standby on a regular channel, or while scanning. See the w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
“SET mode items” on p. 17. • “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
➥ Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select the weather channel e To change the channel group, push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for
group. 2 sec.
➥ Push [Y]/[Z] to select weather channel. • U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected in
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting sequence.
weather channel group. USA
TAG

U/I/C
Push WX
Push for 2 sec.
U.S.A. channels
U/I/C U/I/C

CAN
Scrolls the channel
INT
comment, DUP
U/I/C
“ ”.

International channels Canadian channels

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 BASIC OPERATION 4

■ Receiving and transmitting t Release [PTT] to receive.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- mitted signal (voice), pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT],
age the transceiver. hold the microphone 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) from your
mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON, then set to the
10 o’clock position. The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the
• Turn [SQL] clockwise to mute any audio noise if necessary. battery power which can be turned OFF. The power save
CAUTION: If the comment, “WET INSIDE”, appears, turn the function activates automatically when no signal is received
power OFF immediately, and contact your local dealer, or ser- for 5 sec. See page 18 for details.
vice center.
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. q Set volume
• When receiving a signal, “BUSY” appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker. q Set squelch
• Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point. Push to if required.
• Use the optional voice scrambler function for privacy. (p. 10) transmit
r
e Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
• “LOW” appears when low power is selected. t
• Choose low power to conserve battery power, choose high Release to
power for longer distance communications. receive
• Some channels are for low power only.
• An extra low power, Low 2, is available for short distance com- w
munications. Push [H/L] while pushing [MONI] in such a case. Set channel e Set output power
r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mic.
• “TX” appears.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for GMDSS use). r Speak into
NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 microphone
CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.
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 4 BASIC OPERATION

■ Lock function ■ Optional voice scrambler

This function electronically locks all keys and switches to pre- operation
vent accidental frequency changes and function access.
➥ Push [H/L•LOCK] for 2 sec. to turn the lock function ON × Activating the scrambler
and OFF. The optional voice scrambler provides private communica-
• Only [PTT], [H/L] and [MONI] are functional. tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions,
you must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the
USA function, either an optional UT-98 or UT-112 is necessary. Ask
your dealer for details.
q Select an operating channel except
Appears when the channel 16 or weather channels. USA
lock function is in use.
w Push [SCN] while pushing and SCRM

holding [MONI].
■ Automatic backlighting • “SCRM” appears.
e To turn the scrambler function
This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The auto- OFF, repeat step w. Appears when the voice
matic backlighting can be activated in SET mode. (p. 18) • “SCRM” disappears. scrambler function is in use.
➥ Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.
• The backlighting is automatically turned OFF 5 sec. after opera-
× Programming scramble codes
tion. There are 128 codes (00 to 127) available with UT-98 or 32
• Push [MONI] to turn the backlighting ON without changing the codes (01 to 32) available with UT-112 for programming. In order
operating condition. to understand one another, all transceivers in your group must
have the same scramble code, as well as the same scrambler
unit. See page 19 for scrambling code setting details.

RECOMMENDATION: Use the optional speaker-micro-

phone during voice scrambling operation for much clearer
audio readability.
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 BASIC OPERATION 4

■ Call channel programming

The call channel key is used to select channel 9, however, r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired TAG CALL
USA
you can program your most often-used channels in each channel.
channel group for quick recall.

q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 2 sec. sev- TAG

USA
eral times to select the desired
channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to t Push [16•9] to program the dis- TAG CALL
USA
be programmed. played channel as the call channel.
• The call channel number and channel
w Push [16•9] for 2 sec. to select the group stop flashing.
TAG CALL
USA
call channel of the selected chan-
nel group.
• “CALL” and call channel number ap-
pear.

e Push [16•9] again for 5 sec. (until TAG CALL

USA
long beep changes to 2 short
beeps) to enter call channel pro-
gramming condition.
• Call channel number and channel
group to be programmed flashes.

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 5 SCAN OPERATIONS

■ 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 communication use.

In addition, weather alert and an automatic scan start func- Choose priority or normal scan in SET mode. (p. 17)
tion is available for standby convenience. (pgs. 17, 18)

PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN

CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02

WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* CH 03

CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04

* Previously selected weather channel when

Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se- weather alert function is ON.
quence while monitoring channel 16. When a signal is de-
tected on channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disap- Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all tag
pears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, chan-
channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal dis- nel 16 is not checked unless channel 16 is set as a tag
appears. channel.
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 SCAN OPERATION 5

■ Setting tag channels ■ Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag Set scan type, weather alert function, scan resume timer and
channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. auto scan function in advance, using SET mode. (pgs. 17, 18)
Channels, set as non-tag channels will be skipped during
q Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) by
scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel
pushing [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 2 sec., if desired.
group (USA, INT, CAN) independently.
• When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired
q Select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) by push- weather channel with [CH/WX] and the channel selector.
ing [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 2 sec., if desired. w Push [SCN] to start priority or normal scan.
w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. • The comment indicator flashes “SCAN”.
e Push [SCN•TAG] for 2 sec., to set the displayed channel • The sub channel readout indicates “16” during priority scan.
• When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disap-
as a tag channel.
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to SET mode
• “TAG” appears in the function display.
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
r To cancel the tag channel setting, push [SCN•TAG] for 2
• Push [Y]/[Z] to check the scanning tag channels, to change
sec. the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
• “TAG” disappears.
e To stop the scan, push [SCN].
• Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group • “SCAN” disappears.
➥ Turn power ON while pushing and holding [SCN•TAG] to • Pushing [PTT], [16•9], [CH/WX] or [DW•TRI] also stops the scan.
clear all tag channels in the channel group.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan. Scan pauses when receiving a
Scan starts. signal and audio is emitted.
TAG Push TAG BUSY TAG Push to stop
USA USA USA the scan.
TAG
DUP
TAG

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 6 DUAL WATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an- q Select the desired operating channel.
other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call w Push [DW•TRI] momentarily to start dualwatch; push
channel while receiving another channel. [DW•TRI] for 2 sec. to start tri-watch.
• “DUAL” flashes during dualwatch; “TRI” flashes during tri-watch.
• Beep tone sounds when a signal is received on channel 16.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
• Tri-watch becomes dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call
channel.
Call channel e To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [DW•TRI] again.

[Example]: Operating tri-watch on INT channel 07.

TAG
Push for 1 sec. INT TRI
Tri-watch starts.
DUP

TRI

Dualwatch Tri-watch INT

BUSY TAG CALL

TRI
Signal is received
DUP
on call channel.

• If a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses

on channel 16 until the signal disappears. BUSY TAG

INT TRI
Signal received on
• If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, tri- DUP
channel 16 takes
watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears. priority.
• To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch,
push and hold [PTT]. TAG
Tri-watch resumes
• If no signal is received, the transceiver enters the power saving INT TRI
DUP
after the signal
condition for 0.5 sec. after checking the operating channel every disappears.
cycle.

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 CHANNEL COMMENT PROGRAMMING 7
■ About the channel comment ■ Channel comment programming
The IC-M1V has a capability to assign up to 10-character q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to
channel comments for each operating channel, including the program. INT

weather channel. This provides easy recognition of channel • Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 2 sec. to select
usage, or station names, etc. a channel group, if necessary.

When shipped from the factory, the IC-M1V is programmed w While pushing [MONI], push [DW].
with default comments for each VHF marine channel. These • The 1st character of the currently pro- INT

defaults can be overwritten if desired. grammed comment flashes.

× Available characters e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a character.

INT
(=) (+) (–) ( ) (/) (,) (space) (0) (1) (2)
*
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (A) (B) (C)

r Push [SCN] to move to the right; then

(D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) (M) INT
push [Y]/[Z] to select a character.
• Pushing [H/L], moves to left
(N) (O) (P) (Q) (R) (S) (T) (U) (V) (W)

t Continue until the desired characters

(X) (Y) (Z) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) have been selected, then push [DW]
INT
to return to normal operation.
(h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q)

(r) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w) (x) (y) (z)

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 8 SET MODE

■ SET mode programming ■ SET mode items

SET mode is used to change the condi- q Turn power OFF.
× Beep tone “BEEP”
tion of 10 of the transceiver’s functions: w While pushing [MONI], turn power
You can select silent operation by turn-
beep tone function, weather alert func- ON and continue pushing [MONI]
ing the beep tones OFF, or you can
tion, scan type (normal/priority), scan re- until a beep is emitted.
have confirmation beeps sound at the
sume timer, auto scan function, auto- • After beep emission, release [MONI].
• Set mode item at comment indicator and
push of a switch, by turning the beep
matic backlighting, power save function,
condition at channel number readout are tones ON. The beep tone volume is
self check function, voice scrambler
displayed. linked with [VOL].
type and scrambling code.
When no optional voice scrambler unit r Push [MONI] to select the desired
is installed, voice scrambler type and item, if necessary.
scrambling code cannot be set. (will not t Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired
be displayed) condition of the item.
y To exit SET mode, push [16].
• Turning power OFF, then ON again also Push
exits SET mode.
• SET mode construction Beep ON
Beep tone Weather alert Scan type (default)

Scrambling Scan resume Push

code timer
Push
Scrambler Beep OFF
Auto scan
unit selection

Self check function Power save Automatic backlighting

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 SET MODE 8

× Weather alert function × Scan type selection × Scan resume timer

“WX ALERT” “SCAN TYPE” “SCAN TIMER”
An NOAA broadcast station transmits a The transceiver has 2 scan types: nor- The scan resume timer can be selected
weather alert tone before any important mal scan and priority scan. Normal as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON).
weather information. When the weather scan searches all tag channels in the When OFF is selected, the scan
alert function is turned ON, the trans- selected channel group. Priority scan pauses until the signal disappears.
ceiver detects the alert, then flashes the searches all tag channels in sequence When ON is selected, the scan pauses
“ALT” indicator until the transceiver is op- while monitoring channel 16. 5 sec. and resumes, even if a signal is
erated. The previously selected (used) being received on channels, other than
weather channel is checked any time channel 16.
during standby, or while scanning, when
the power save function is activated.
• “ALT” appears when the function is set ON.

Push Push Push

Weather alert Priority scan Scan resume

ON selection timer ON

Push Push Push

Weather alert Normal scan Scan resume

OFF (default) selection timer OFF
(default) (default)
Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel
comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”.
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 8 SET MODE

× Auto scan function × Automatic backlighting × Power save function

“AUTO SCAN” “BACKLIGHT” “POWER SAVE”
While in standby, this function automat- This function is convenient for nighttime The power save function reduces cur-
ically starts the desired scan (normal or operation. The automatic backlighting rent drain by deactivating the receiver
priority scan) 30 sec. after operation. turns the backlighting ON when pushing circuit for fixed intervals.
• The comment indicator indicates “SCAN” any key except for [PTT].
while scanning. • The backlighting automatically turns OFF The power save function does not
5 sec. after operation. activate when the auto scan function
The transceiver has a power save • Push [MONI] to turn the backlighting ON is in use.
function, but it does not activate without changing the operating condition.
when the auto scan function is in • The backlight comes ON when entering
use. SET mode, regardless of this setting.

Push Push Push

Auto scan Automatic Power save

ON backlighting ON (default)
ON (default)

Push Push Push

Auto scan Automatic Power save

OFF (default) backlighting OFF
OFF
Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel
comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”.
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 SET MODE 8

× Self check function × Scrambler unit selection × Scrambler code

“SELF CHECK” “SCRAM UNIT” “SCRAM CODE”
The self check function checks trans- There are 128 codes (00 to 127) avail-
ceiver conditions by itself, and informs This item appears only when a voice able with UT-98, or 32 codes (01 to 32)
you in case a problem is found. The fol- scrambler unit is installed. available with UT-112, for programming.
lowing items are checked after the In order to understand one another, all
Selects installed voice scrambler unit.
power is turned ON, then, switches to transceivers in your group must have
Otherwise, the voice scrambler function
operation mode. the same unit* and scramble code.
cannot be operated.
• PLL lock (both transmit and receive) *Different scrambling systems are used be-
• Temperature tween UT-98 and UT-112, therefore the
• Connected battery voltage same scrambler unit must be used in your
• Water intrusion group.

Scrambling
Push Push
code 00
(default)
Self check Selects
*01 min. when
function ON UT-98 UT-112 is
(default) installed.

Scrambling
Push Push
code 127*

Self check Selects

*32 max. when
function OFF UT-112 UT-112 is
(default) installed.
Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel Scrolls the channel
comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”. comment, “ ”.
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 9 BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution ■ Battery charging

NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
may cause an explosion. pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularly while charging.
the battery terminals) BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
Otherwise, the terminals will become corroded, or cause con- • Recommended temperature range for charging:
nection failure, etc. +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
• Use the supplied charger (AD-95) only. NEVER use another
NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current
manufacturer’s charger.
may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc.
• An optional cable OPC-515L (for 13.8 V power source) or
Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near
CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used in-
metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.
stead of the AC adapters of the supplied charger.
AVOID leaving the battery pack in a fully charged, or com-
pletely discharged condition for long time. It causes shorter
battery life. In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a
long time, it must be kept safely after discharge, or use the
battery until the battery indicator shows the middle level, then
remove it from the transceiver. Recommendation:
Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after up to 8 hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power Cd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life.
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a Therefore, charge the battery in intervals, and not for
new battery pack must be purchased. extended periods is recommended.
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 BATTERY CHARGER 9

× AD-95 installations × Charging

q Connect the AC adapter (BC-122A/E/V) or optional cable
• To a desktop • To a wall (CP-17L or OPC-515L) as shown below.
Supplied screws w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the
Supplied screws
charger.
q • The charge indicator light shows green.
e Charge the battery pack for approx. 8 hours, depending on
the remaining power condition.
Turn power
e OFF.
w

• For convenience:

Eyelet:
CP-17L or OPC-515L
USE a rubber
band to secure
the transceiver,
if desired. AD-95

BC-122A/E/V
Charging indicator

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 10 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

■ Descriptions ■ Attachment
Insert the connector of the speaker-microphone into the
[SP MIC] connector on the transceiver and rotate (screw) the
Alligator type clip connector cover as shown in the diagram below.
To attach the speaker-mic.
to your shirt or collar, etc.

PTT switch
Transmits during push CAUTION: Attach the speaker-
Receives during release microphone’s connector secure-
ly to prevent accidental drop-
ping, or water intrusion in the
Microphone connector.

Speaker

NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector be-

comes wet, be sure to dry BEFORE attaching it to the trans-
ceiver.
IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached
NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the (transceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use.
speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is
maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), not attached, however, the terminals (pins) will become
hold the microphone approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch) from your rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the con-
mouth, and speak in a normal voice level. nector has become wet.
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 TROUBLESHOOTING 11
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No power comes ON. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 21
• Bad connection of the battery pack. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 2
No sound comes from • Squelch level is too deep. • Set squelch to the threshold point. p. 9
the speaker • [VOL] level is too low. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. p. 9
Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are for low power or • Change channels. p. 7
ble, or high power can- receive only.
not be selected. • The battery is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. p. 21
• The output power is set to low or extra • Push [H/L] to select high power. p. 9
low.
The displayed channel • Lock function is activated. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for 2 sec. to cancel the p. 10
cannot be changed. lock function.
Scan does not start. • “TAG” channel is not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” chan- p. 13
nels.
Scan starts automati- • Auto scan function is activated. • Cancel the auto scan function in SET p. 18
cally. mode.
No beep sounds. • Beep tone is turned OFF. • Turn the beep tone ON in SET mode. p. 16
Receive signal cannot • Optional voice scrambler is turned OFF. • Turn the optional voice scrambler ON. p. 10
be understood. • Scramble code is not set correctly. • Reset the scramble code. p. 19

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 12 CHANNEL LIST

Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01 01 156.050 160.650 20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225
01A 156.050 156.050 20A 157.000 157.000 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875
02 02 156.100 160.700 21 21 157.050 161.650 66A 66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275
03 03 156.150 160.750 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 67*1 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925
03A 156.150 156.150 21b Rx only 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.325
04 156.200 160.800 22 157.100 161.700 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
04A 156.200 156.200 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 70*2 70*2 70*2 156.525 156.525 87A 157.375 157.375
05 156.250 160.850 23 23 157.150 161.750 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 23A 157.150 157.150 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 73 73 73 156.675 156.675
07 156.350 160.950 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 74 74 74 156.725 156.725 Frequency (MHz)
WX channel
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 25b Rx only 161.850 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.875 Transmit Receive
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.525 1 Rx only 162.550
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.925 2 Rx only 162.400
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.575 3 Rx only 162.475
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 28b Rx only 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 4 Rx only 162.425
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.625 5 Rx only 162.450
13*1 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.025 6 Rx only 162.500
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675 7 Rx only 162.525
15*1 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 8 Rx only 161.650
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 62A 156.125 156.125 82 157.125 161.725 9 Rx only 161.775
17*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 63 156.175 160.775 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 10 Rx only 163.275
18 156.900 161.500 63A 156.175 156.175 83 83 157.175 161.775
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 64 64 156.225 160.825 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21,
19 156.950 161.550 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83b Rx only 161.775
23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CAN-
NOT be lawfully used by the gen-
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825
eral public in USA waters.
* Low power only.
1
* Receive only.
2

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q Cut
for your simple reference.

w Fold
QUICK REFERENCE

e Complete
13

25
sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet,
Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page

By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card

<CUT HERE>

n CHANNEL SELECTION (pgs. 7, 8)

• Channel 16 • Channel 9/Call channel
9 9
OPERATION GUIDE Push TAG Push TAG CALL
USA
INT
iM1V for 2 sec.
n IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
m USING CHANNEL 16
• Weather channel • Call channel programming (p. 11)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
U/I/C
Push q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 2 sec. once
WX
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” or several times, to select the de-


sired channel group.
2. “THIS IS (name of vessel)”
w Push [16•9] for 2 sec. to select the
3. Your call sign or other indi- call channel.

cation of the vessel.
• USA/International/Canadian e Push [16•9] for 5 sec. (until long
4. “LOCATED AT (your position)” channels beep changes to 2 short beeps)
USA CAN
U/I/C
Push INT r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired
5. The nature of the distress
and assistance required.

channel.
for 2 sec.
t Push [16•9] to program the dis-
6. Any other information which
played channel as the call channel.
might facilitate the rescue.
 RECOMMENDATION

OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after

Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switch-

es and controllers may become inopera-
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOR-

ble due to salt crystallization.

exposure to salt water.
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n SET MODE (pgs. 16–19) n DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (p. 14) n CHANNEL COMMENT (p. 15)
q While pushing q Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired • Channel comment programming
[MONI], turn channel.
q Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired
power ON.
w For dual watch, push [DW•TRI].

channel.
w Push [MONI] For tri-watch, push [DW•TRI] for 1 sec. w Push [DW•TRI], while pushing [MONI].
again to select
an item. Refer to pgs. 16–19 for set e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired
mode item. n SCAN (p.13) characters.
e Push [Y]/[Z]
Push [SCN•TAG] to start/stop scanning. r Push [SCN•TAG] to move to right;
to select the desired condition.


[H/L•LOCK] to move to left.
r Push [16•C] to return to regular op- n TAG CHANNELS (p. 13)

erating mode. t Push [DW•TRI] to return to normal
q Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired operating mode.
channel.
n VOICE SCRAMBLER (p. 10)
w Push [SCN•TAG] for 1 sec. to n LOCK FUNCTION (p. 10)
q Set a scram-
USA change the setting ON and OFF. Push LOCK
bler code in
SCRM
SET mode. INT
DUP
n WEATHER ALERT (p. 8) for 1 sec. to
w While pushing turn the lock
[MONI], push q Turn the weather alert item in the function ON
[SCN•TAG] to Cannot be used on ch 16 or 70. SET mode ON. and OFF.
turn the function ON and OFF. w Select WX channel; or start scanning.
 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 15
■ Specifications ■ Options
• GENERAL • AD-95 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-122A/E AC ADAPTER
• Frequency coverage : Transmit 156–157.5 MHz Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied
Receive 156–163 MHz with the transceiver. Charging time: approx. 8 hours
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E) • BP-215 BATTERY PACK
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz Long life, Li-ion battery pack allowing 12–14 hrs.* operation. The
• Current drain (at 7.4 V) : TX at 5 W 1.5 A max. same as supplied with the transceiver. 7.4 V/1600 mAh.
Max.audio 200 mA max.
*Tx:Rx:Stand-by=5:5:90
Power saved 20 mA typ.
• Power supply requirement : Icom battery pack; BP-215 • CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F) Connects to a ship’s or vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (12 V) for
• Dimensions (with BP-215) : 52.5(W) × 129(H) × 30(D) mm use with the AD-95.
(Projections not included) 2 1⁄16(W) × 5 3⁄32(H) × 1 3⁄16(D) in • FA-S57V FLEXIBLE ANTENNA
• Weight (with BP-215) : 280g (9.9 oz) Same as supplied with the transceiver.
• HM-125 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
• TRANSMITTER
Full-sized waterproof (JIS grade 7; 1m/30 min.) speaker-microphone
• Output power : 5 W, 1 W and 0.5 W
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt or collar, etc.
• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz • OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE
• Spurious emissions : Less than –65 dB Used for charging a battery pack via an AD-95 with external power
supply.
• RECEIVER • UT-98 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
• Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne Ensures private communication. 128 scrambling codes are avail-
• Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : Less than 0.35 µV
able. The scrambling system is not compatible with UT-112. Not
• Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.35 µV (at threshold)
available in some countries. Version 02 (#02) only can be used with
• Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB typical
the IC-M1V/M1EURO V (version 01 not compatible).
• Spurious response rejection ratio: 70 dB typical
• Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB typical • UT-112 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
• Audio output power : 350 mW typical at 10% distortion Ensures private communication. 32 scrambling codes are available.
with an 8 Ω load The scrambling system is not compatible with UT-98. Not available
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligations. in some countries.
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