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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-
M601 V
HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
is designed and built
with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsman-
ship. With proper care, this product should provide you
with years of trouble-free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to
thank you for making the IC-M601 your radio of choice,
and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “tech-
nology first.” Many hours of research and development
went into the design of your IC-M601.
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FEATURES
❍ Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement
An independent receiver continuously watches Ch. 70,
while using another channel. Further, a single antenna
connector allows VHF and Ch. 70 operation, thus sim-
plifying installation. The 10-keypad allows simple and
efficient operation of the DSC emergency functions,
vital for your safety at sea.
❍ Superior receiver performance
The IC-M601 has excellent receive specifications of more
than 75 dB for spurious response, and intermodulation
rejection. With such high level performance, received
calls are remarkably clear and free from noise. The pow-
erful audio output from the front facing speaker further
increases the clarity of received calls.
❍ Optional COMMANDMIC
(2 systems are connectable)
The optional COMMANDMIC provides a 2nd and 3rd
station capability and an intercom function. With slim
dimension and sizable LCD, the COMMANDMIC offers
ease and convenience of operating the radio from
remote locations such as the cockpit or tower up to a
max. 21 m* from the IC-M601.
* Requires use of optional OPC-999 extension cables.
❍ Large LCD with dot matrix characters
The large dot-matrix display is designed for optimum
readability in any lighting condition. With the extra large
font, the channel number is maximized on the display
and other information can be easily read.
❍ Rugged waterproof construction
The IC-M601 including the supplied (HM-137)/optional
(HM-134) microphone has effective waterproofing
equivalent to JIS waterproof grade 7*.
* 1 m/30 min; except cables.
