Page 2 - SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
i New2001 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy duringtransmit mode. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distanceof 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits for “OccupationalUse Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the fol-lowing S...
Page 3 - IN CASE OF EMERGENCY; USING CHANNEL 16; DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE; Say your call sign or other indication of the; RECOMMENDATION
ii New2001 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels andthe 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...
Page 4 - FOREWORD; IMPORTANT; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; Submersible construction
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M72 VHF MA - 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 a...
Page 5 - PRECAUTION; NEVER
iv PRECAUTION R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electricshock. R WARNING! 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....
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
v New2001 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................... iIN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................................................... iiRECOMMENDATION ...................................................................... iiFOREWORD ....................................
Page 7 - OPERATING RULES; Priorities
1 1 OPERATING RULES D Priorities • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress callstake priority over all others. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress calls are ...
Page 8 - SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS; Supplied accessories; Flexible antenna; Handstrap
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS New2001 2 ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Handstrap …………………………………………………… 1 w Battery charger …………………………………………… 1 e Screws for the battery charger (M3.5 × 30) ………………… 2 r Belt clip (with screws) ……………………………………… 1 t AC adapte...
Page 9 - Battery pack; Belt clip
3 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS New2001 D Battery pack q Attach the battery pack into the transceiver as below. w Lock the battery pack with the latch. CAUTION!: NEVER attach or detach the battery pack when wet. Be careful when releasing the latch. Because the latch is tightly locked, don’t...
Page 10 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; Front, top and side panels
4 PANEL DESCRIPTION New2001 3 ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. e MONITOR KEY [ ] • Manually opens the squelch for monitoring the channel while pushed and held. (p. 10) • P...
Page 11 - Function display
5 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION New2001 y TRANSMIT POWER/LOCK KEY [H/L•LOCK] • Selects high, middle or low power when pushed. (p. 9) • Toggles the lock function ON/OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 10) u SCAN KEY [SCAN•DUAL] • Starts and stops normal or priority scan when pushed. (pgs. 14, 15) • Enters ...
Page 13 - BASIC OPERATION; Channel selection
7 4 BASIC OPERATION 3 4 ■ Channel selection IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maximizethe capability and life of the battery. To avoid damage tothe transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging. D Channel 16 Channel 16 (Dist...
Page 14 - Weather channels
D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels The IC-M72 has 57 U.S.A., 57 International and 61 Cana-dian* channels. You must select the proper channels for theoperating area. *Available with the USA versions only. q Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to select the regular channel. • If the weather channel appears,...
Page 15 - Receiving and transmitting
9 4 BASIC OPERATION New2001 4 ■ Receiving and transmitting q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON. • Opening comment scrolls across the function display. (p. 13)• Push [16•9] to skip the opening comment indication. w Set the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push [ ] , and push [ Z Z ] to open the sque...
Page 16 - Call channel programming
10 4 BASIC OPERATION New2001 ■ Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 9 by default,however, you can program your most often-used channel ineach channel group for quick recall. q Push and hold [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired channel group ...
Page 17 - Adjusting the squelch level; Backlighting function; Voice scrambler operation; Activating the scrambler
11 4 BASIC OPERATION New2001 4 ■ Adjusting the squelch level To adjust the IC-M72’s squelch level, use the [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] keys as desired below. In order to receive signals properly, as well asfor the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be ad-justed to the proper level. q Push [ ] , th...
Page 18 - VOX function; AquaQuake water draining function; Channel naming; Available characters
12 4 BASIC OPERATION New2001 ■ VOX function The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmit- ting when you speak into the headset’s microphone. There isno need to push [PTT] . The IC-M72 automatically returns to receive mode when you stop talking. ➥ Push and hold [ ] , then push [H/L•...
Page 19 - Channel name/comment programming
13 4 BASIC OPERATION New2001 4 D D Channel name/comment programming q Push [ Y Y ] / [ Z Z ] to select a channel to program. • Push and hold [CH/WX•U/I/C] for 1 sec. to select a channel group, if necessary. w While pushing and holding [ ] , push [CH/WX•U/I/C] . • The 1st character of the currently p...
Page 20 - SCAN OPERATION; Scan types
14 SCAN OPERATION New2001 5 ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over awide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan set-ting and normal scan setting. In addition, the “Weather alert” and “Auto scan” functions arealso available for scanning. These functions...
Page 21 - Setting TAG channels; Starting a scan
15 5 SCAN OPERATION New2001 5 ■ Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as TAGchannels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels.Untagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels canbe assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN) indepen- dently. q Select the desir...
Page 22 - Dualwatch
16 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH New2001 New2001 6 ■ Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the callchannel while receiving another channel. ■ Operation q Select the desired operating channel. w Push [SCAN•DUAL] for 1 sec. to start ...
Page 23 - SET MODE; SET mode programming; SET mode operation
17 6 7 7 SET MODE New2001 ■ SET mode programming SET mode is used to change the condition of 18 transceiverfunctions: beep tone function, weather alert function, scantype, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-watchfunction, monitor key action, backlighting function, LCD con-trast selectio...
Page 24 - SET mode items; Beep tone function
18 7 SET MODE New2001 ■ SET mode items D Beep tone function “ ” Selects the key touch beep sound ON or US, or turns soundOFF. • ON : A fixed beep sounds (default)• US : The preset beeps (e.g. do, re, mi) sound• OFF : Silent operation D Weather alert function “ ” A NOAA broadcast station transmits a ...
Page 25 - Auto scan function
19 7 SET MODE New2001 7 D Auto scan function “ ” The auto scan function starts the desired scan automaticallywhen no signal is received, and no operation is performed for30 sec. D Dual/Tri-watch function “ ” This item selects dual or tri-watch as desired. See p. 16 fordetails. D Monitor key action “...
Page 26 - LCD contrast selection
20 7 SET MODE New2001 D LCD contrast selection “ ” The contrast of the LCD can be selected from Hi (default) andLo. D Auto power save function “ ” The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac-tivating the receiver circuit for preset intervals. • ON : The power save function is turned O...
Page 27 - Battery voltage indicator; Channel name scroll type; Scrolling speed
21 7 SET MODE New2001 7 D Battery voltage indicator “ ” This function controls display or non-display settings of theconnected 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 Squelch sensitivity function “ ”...
Page 28 - Voice scrambler code; VOX gain
22 7 SET MODE New2001 D D Voice scrambler code “ ” ( available with some versions only) There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your groupmust share the same scrambler code. D VOX gain “ ” Adjusts the VOX gain level from 1 (low s...
Page 29 - BATTERY CHARGING; Battery cautions; Battery caution
23 8 BATTERY CHARGING 7 8 ■ Battery cautions • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom transceiver. Only Icom battery pack is testedand approved for use with Icom transceiver. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, orcause the battery to bur...
Page 30 - Charging caution
24 8 BATTERY CHARGING New2001 • WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.This could cause overheating, a fire, or cause the battery torupture. • CAUTION! Always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range for the tran...
Page 31 - Supplied battery charger; Charging
25 8 BATTERY CHARGING New2001 8 ■ Supplied battery charger D BC-166 installation D Charging q Connect the AC adapter as shown below. w Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into thecharger. • The charge indicator lights orange. e Charge the battery pack approx. 11 hours, depending ont...
Page 32 - Optional battery chargers
26 8 BATTERY CHARGING New2001 ■ Optional battery chargers D AD-114 installation q Connect both the 3-pin and 10-pin connectors of thecharger to the AD-114 desktop charger adapter’s plug. w Install the adapter into the charger in the direction of thearrow, then use the supplied 2 screws to secure the...
Page 34 - OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP; Attachment; Detachment
28 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP New2001 9 ■ Attachment q Screw the base clip to theback of the transceiverusing the two screws (sup- plied) , as shown at right. w Clip the belt clip over your belt and insert the transceiver. e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels. ■ Detachment ➥ Turn the...
Page 35 - OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
29 10 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 9 10 ■ HM-125 descriptions NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector be- comes wet, be sure to dry it 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. Tomaximiz...
Page 36 - TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM The transceiver does notturn ON. No sound from thespeaker. Transmitting is impossible,or high power can not beselected. The displayed channelcannot be changed. Scan does not start. No beeps. Self check error.(Temperature) Self check error.(Battery voltage) Transmitting continuouslywhile not ...
Page 37 - VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST
31 12 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 11 12 Channel number USA CAN Transmit Receive Frequency (MHz) INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN Transmit Receive INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN Transmit Receive INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN Transmit Receive INT WX channel Frequency (MH...
Page 38 - SPECIFICATIONS
32 SPECIFICATIONS New2001 New2001 13 D D GENERAL • Frequency coverage : TX 156.025–157.425 MHz RX 156.050–163.275 MHz • Mode : 16K0G3E • Power supply requirement : Specified Icom’s battery pack only • Current drain (at 7.5 V DC; approx.) : TX High (at 6 W) 1.7 A TX Mid. (at 3 W) 1.3 A TX Low (at 1 W...
Page 39 - OPTIONS; BATTERY CASE AND PACK; DC CABLES
33 13 14 New2001 14 OPTIONS D BATTERY CASE AND PACK • BP-245 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.4 V/2000 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. D CHARGERS • BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-114 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied withthe charger depending on versions....
