103 BASIC OPERATION Call channel programmingPushing [ 16 • 9] for 1 sec. selects the call channel, channel 9by default, however you can program your most often-usedchannels in each channel group for quick recall.➀ While push and hold [H/L]push [CH/WX] one or moretimes to select the desiredchannel group (USA, CAN,INT) to be programmed.➁ Push [ 16 • 9] for 1 sec. to se-lect the call channel of the se-lected group.• “CALL” and the call channelnumber appear.➂ Push [16 • 9] for 3 sec. to entercall channel write mode.• Call channel and channel groupto be programmed flash.➃ Push [UP] or [DN] to selectthe desired channel.USACALLUSATAGCALLUSACALLUSA➄ Push any switch to automati-cally program the selectedchannel.• The transceiver returns to normal operation. Display backlightingThe function display and switches can be backlit for bettervisibility under low light conditions.While pushing [ H/L • DIM], push [UP] or [DN] to adjust thebacklighting.• Backlighting can be set to 1 of 4 intensities or turned OFF.CALLUSA

OPERATING RULES

I Front panel

I Microphone

I Function display

I Channel selection

weather channels

I Receiving

I Transmitting

I Scan function

I Call channel programming

I Entering SET mode

weather alert

I Unpacking

I Connections

I Mounting the transceiver

I Dimensions

TROUBLESHOOTING

VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

Icom IC-M45A Instruction Manual

IC-M45A