Icom IC-M71 Instruction Manual

1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Kind of equipment: VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER 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) Type-designation: iM71 Signature H. Ikegami General Manager Düsseldorf 27th Dec. 2005 Himmelgeister straße 100 D-40225 Düsseldorf Icom (Europe) GmbH Authorized representative name Place and date of issue Version (where applicable): 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. 0560 CE Versions of the IC-M71 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the Euro- pean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct pro- gramming of this radio, to comply with national li- censing requirement.

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. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel) 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel. 4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position) 5. State the nature of the distress and assis- tance required. 6. Give any other information which might facil- itate the rescue. RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH 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. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. For example, in cases where the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is de- tached from the transceiver.

RINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this prod- uct should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M71. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS FEATURES  Submersible construction Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ- ment, the IC-M71’s submersible construction meets IPX8 of the corresponding International Standard IEC 60529 (2001) while using BP-245. In addition, the new speaker grill structure with a water self-draining function is helpful for draining water or sea- water easily.  Dualwatch and tri-watch functions Convenient functions that allow you to monitor the dis- tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel of your choice (dualwatch), or while receiving one other chan- nel of your choice and the call channel (tri-watch). See p. 16 for details.  Large, easy-to-read LCD With the generous dimensions of 22.5(H) × 31.5(W) mm, the IC-M71’s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and con- trast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.  Simple operation The volume knob is on top of the radio, while the channel buttons are on the front panel. This allows for convenient, one-handed operation. iii WORD DEFINITION RWARNING CAUTION NOTE Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Equipment damage may occur.

AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is closer than 2.5 cm from exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The trans- ceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-245. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C. KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. KEEP the transceiver at least 0.9 meters away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. BE CAREFUL! The IC-M71 employs submersible con- struction (1.5 m depth for 30 min.). However, once the trans- ceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.