Icom M802 User Manual

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Icom America
04/27/07
M802 Channels
HF Marine Transceiver
Your new Icom M802 has 160 user programmable marine channels in addition to the
ITU channels, most of which have been preprogrammed by Icom America. These
channels have been programmed to best reflect the needs of boaters throughout the
United States. These user channels can be reprogrammed by you, the user. A list of
the preprogrammed channels is included. Also included is a procedure you can use to
reprogram these channels to best reflect your operating needs, as well as an article
explaining SSB channels and frequencies.

Icom M802 Specifications

General

Output Power	150W PEP
Antenna Impedance	50 ohms
Power Supply Requirement	13.6 V DC ±15%
Frequency Range Tx	1.6-27.5 MHz
Frequency Range Rx	0.5-30 MHz
Modes	SSB, AM, CW, FSK
Current Consumption	Transmit: Max 30 A, Receive: 1.5 A
Operating Temperature Range	-15°C to +55°C

Summary

IC-M802 Frequency Programming Guide

Selecting Frequencies via Channel Selector

Step-by-step guide to tuning and selecting frequencies using the channel selector.

Selecting Frequencies via Keypad Entry

Step-by-step guide to selecting frequencies using the keypad for direct input.

Marine SSB Frequency Programming Procedures

Programming Receive Frequencies

Instructions for programming specific receive frequencies into user channels.

Programming Transmit Frequencies

Instructions for programming specific transmit frequencies into user channels.

Understanding SSB Channels and Navigation

Navigating Your Marine SSB System

Explanation of marine SSB radio operation, shortwave spectrum, and ITU channel management.

Logical User Channels and Lineup

Overview of the New User Channel Lineup

Details on the organization and programming of the 160 user channels.

Accessing and Verifying SSB User Channels

Locating and Confirming Stored Channels

Instructions for finding and verifying user channels stored in the SSB memory.

Customizing Your SSB Channel List

Reprogramming SSB Frequencies

Guide to easily writing over existing user channels with new preferred frequencies.