SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic transmit mode. This radio has been evaluated for compliance of 2.5 cm with the FCC RF exposure limits Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies WARNING lowing Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of for exposure to humans: • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields. • American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. • American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave. • The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB86, MB-103), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-245), Speaker-microphone (HM-125), Headset with headset adapter (HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 with OPC-1392). To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines: CAUTION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper damaged the radio and may exceed A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio specifically authorized by the manufacturer • DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights. When the radio is turned “PTT” switch makes the radio transmit. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use one of the belt clips listed on page 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the radio in an almost vertical position at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. The microphone is located next to the speaker, so you should “talk into the speaker”. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within FCC RF exposure limits. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, the Coast Guard by sending a distress . 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 assistance required. 6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue. RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to 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 or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery from the transceiver. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this The IC-M72 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. should provide you with years of IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M72. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. FEATURES Submersible construction Built tough to withstand the punishing the IC-M72’ s submersible construction meets of the corresponding International Standard (2001) while using BP-245. In addition, the new speaker grill structure self-draining function is helpful for draining water easily. Dualwatch and tri-watch functions Convenient functions that allow you to monitor the distress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel of your choice (dualwatch) , or while receiving one other channel of your choice and the call channel (Ch 09)...