FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M32 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 op-
eration.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M32.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞ Waterproof construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the transceiver’s submersible construction meets
IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection (1 meter
depth for 30 min.).
* Only when the battery pack and flexible antenna are attached.
☞ Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the
distress channel (Ch 16) while receiving a channel of
your choice—dual watch; or monitor the distress channel
and another channel while receiving a channel of your
choice—tri-watch.
☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 16(H) × 32(W) mm;
5
⁄8(H) × 1
1
⁄4(W)
inch, the IC-M32’s function display is easy to read and
shows operating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and
contrast can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
☞ Simple operation
9 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly
operation. The independent volume and channel buttons
are located on the front panel for convenient one-hand
operation.
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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.