Icom IC-M36

FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M36 vhf ma-
rine transceiver is designed and built with Icom’s state of the
art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio
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
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M36.
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 marine environ-
ment, the transceiver’s submersible construction equiva-
lent to IPX7* (1 meter (3.3 ft) depth for 30 minutes).
* Only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna, [SP MIC]
cap is attached.
☞ Floating on water
The transceiver floats on fresh or salt
water even when the supplied acces-
sories are attached.
• When third-party battery pack, strap, an-
tenna, etc. is used, it may sink.
• The battery contacts may be prone to
rusting if the transceiver is kept floating in
fresh or salt water.
☞ 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.
☞ Clear voice boost
The transceiver has the noise detection function and the
volume loud function which provide clear communication
in loud environments.
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