FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M90 VHF MA-
RINE 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 operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M90.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
☞ Waterproof construction
Built tough to withstand the punishing marine environ-
ment, the IC-M90 meets JIS waterproof specification
grade 7 while using BP-223 (option) or BP-225.
In addition to, the speaker grill adopts a new structure
which drains water or seawater easily.
☞ Dualwatch and tri-watch functions
Convenient functions which allow you to monitor the dis-
tress channel (Ch 16) while receiving one other channel of
your choice (dualwatch), or while receiving one other
channel of your choice and the call channle (Ch 09) (tri-
watch). See p. 14 for details.
☞ Large, easy-to-read LCD
With dimensions of 19(H) × 35(W) mm;
3
⁄4(H) × 1
3
⁄8(W) inch,
the IC-M90’s function display is easy to read and shows op-
erating conditions at a glance. Backlighting and contrast
can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
☞ Simple operation
6 large buttons on the front panel provide user-friendly op-
eration. The independent volume and channel buttons are
located on the front panel for convenient one-handed op-
eration.
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may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
