User Guide

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M87 VHF
MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state
of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this
product 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-M87.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞ 22 free channels for PMR use
The IC-M87 has 22 free channels reserved for PMR use
(146–174MHz). Wide/narrow
channel spacing is program-
mable for each channel, and CTCSS and DTCS signaling
is included.
*Appropriate license may be required.
☞ Tough waterproof construction
The IC-M87 is built tough to withstand hazardous and un-
hospitable environments at sea and on land. Even if the
IC-M87 is dropped into water, it’s waterproofing* will pro-
tect it from harm. The compact and durable body meets
the military specifications
(MIL-STD).
* Equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7 or IPX7 of the corre-
sponding International Standard IEC 529 (1989). (1m depth for
30 minutes)
☞ Simple operation
6 clearly labelled buttons on the front panel and the vol-
ume/power knob maximize simplicity of operation. Even
when wearing gloves, the large buttons are easy to oper-
ate. A large, clear LCD with backlighting and backlit but-
tons make night time operation simple.
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.
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