Icom IC-M85 User Manual

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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Receiving and transmitting
1. Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel.
• When a signal is received, the status indicator lights green.
2. Hold down [PTT], and speak into the microphone to
transmit.
• The status indicator lights red while transmitting.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
1. Select a channel.
2. Push to transmit.
3. Release to receive.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the
transceiver.
NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the rst time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See
Section 4 for battery charging.
NOTE:
• To conserve battery power, the Power Save function automatically
turns ON when no signal is received for 5 seconds.
• The Time-out Timer function cuts OFF transmission after 5
minutes* of continuously transmitting, to prevent prolonged
transmission.
* 10 seconds before transmission is cut off, a beep sounds to
indicate the transmission will be cut off, and “TOT” blinks. After
it is cut OFF, “TOT” is displayed for 10 seconds, and you cannot
transmit until it disappears.
TIP: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause
for a second after pushing [PTT] and hold the microphone 5 to 10
cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and then speak at your normal
voice level.
* 3 minutes for the Australian version.
■ Entering the ATIS code
(For the German versions)
The Automatic Transmitter Identication System (ATIS) ID
consists of 10 digits. You can enter the ID as shown below.
NOTE: You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE. After entry,
only your dealer or distributor can change it. If your ATIS code has
already been entered, this entry is not necessary.
1. Turn OFF the transceiver.
2. While holding down [16/C], turn ON the transceiver.
• Enters the ATIS Code Entry mode, and the cursor blinks.
L The ATIS code is displayed, if it has already been entered.
3. Enter a 10 digit ATIS code.
L Rotate [DIAL] to select the number.
L Push [SCAN] to move the cursor to the right.
L Push [CH] to move the cursor to the left.
4. After entering the 10th digit, push [FAV] to set the ID.
5. Push [16/C] to exit the
ATIS Code Entry mode.

Icom IC-M85 Specifications

General

Purpose	Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS)
Operating frequency	136.000 – 174.000 MHz
Antenna connector type	FA-SC58V
Number of antenna connectors	1
Battery type	BP-290
Battery low indication	Yes
Product color	Black
Waterproof up to	1 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Number of batteries included	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	29 mm
Width	56 mm
Height	92 mm
Weight	246 g