Icom IC-GM1600 User Manual

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■ Channel selection
D Channel 16
Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.
q Push [16] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting
Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-
nel.
Push
D Call channel
The call channels can be re-programmed (p. 9) and may be
used to store your most often used channels for quick recall.
q Push [CALL] to select the call channel.
• “CALL” and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the “Call channel
programming” on p. 9 for details.
w Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting the
call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating chan-
nel.
Push
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BASIC OPERATION

Icom IC-GM1600 Specifications

General

Purpose	Marine Radio Service
Operating frequency	156.300 – 156.875 MHz
Display type	LCD
Battery type	BP-234
Rechargeable	No
Battery technology	Lithium
Battery low indication	Yes
Number of batteries supported	1
Product color	Yellow
Waterproof up to	1 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Number of batteries included	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	44 mm
Width	65 mm
Height	145 mm
Weight	385 g