INSTRUCTIONS
WATERPROOF SPEAKER MICROPHONE
HM-169IS
Thank you for purchasing the HM-169IS waterproof
speaker microphone.
Please read these instructions and transceiver’s instruction
manual carefully before installation and operation.
C
AUTION: Attach the speaker microphone’s connector securely to
prevent accidental detaching from the transceiver, or water intru-
sion into the connector. (See the transceiver’s instruction manual
for installation details.)
BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver’s power when attaching or
detaching the microphone. Otherwise a malfunction may occur, or
may damage to the transceiver or microphone.
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes
wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
DO NOT use or place the microphone in areas with temperatures
below –4˚F (–20°C) or above +104˚F (+40°C).
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when
cleaning, as they can damage the microphone’s surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The microphone meets IPX7 requirements for
waterproof protection. However, once the microphone has been
dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of
possible damage to the microphone’s case or the waterproof seal.
DO NOT modify the microphone for any reason. Repairs should
be done at an authorized Icom service center only. Waterproofing
cannot be guaranteed if you open the microphone yourself, or have
it done at a non-authorised dealer/service center.
USE specified Icom transceivers only. Other manufacturer’s trans-
ceivers have different pin assignments and damage may occur to
the transceiver or microphone, if attached.
PRECAUTIONS
FOREWORD
• The microphone has outstanding protection against dust and
water that is rated IP57. The microphone can withstand submer-
sion in 3 ft (1 m) depth of water for up to 30 minutes and has a
dust-tight construction that prevents the ingress of dust.
• Improved speaker audio quality and loudness..
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of
Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
The clip rotates
360 degrees in
45 degrees steps.
DETACHING/ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP
To detach the belt clip:
q Lift up on the tab (q).
w Then slide the belt clip in
the direction of the arrow
(w).
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip in the direc-
tion of the arrow (z) until the
belt clip locks in place and
makes a ‘click’ sound.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Power supply requirement : 5.0 to 8.4 V
(Supplied by the transceiver)
• Current drain (at 5 V) : Less than 4 mA
• Operating temp. range : –20˚C to +40˚C;
–4˚F to +104˚F
• Dimensions
(cable/joint/belt clip not included)
: 27⁄16(W)×31⁄2(H)×19⁄16(D) in;
62(W)×89(H)×40(D) mm
• Curly cable length : 1113⁄16 ±25⁄32 in; 30 cm ±2 cm
• Weight (approx.)
(cable/joint/belt clip included)
: 7.1 oz; 200 g
• Speaker : Impedance 8 Ω
Rated input 1 W
at 5% distortion (max. 2 W)
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-6823W-1EX-q Printed in Japan
© 2010 Icom Inc.
Versions of the HM-169 which display the “HM-
169IS” model name on the serial number label,
conform to intrinsically safe ratings of the FM ap-
provals.
The repair and maintenance of an FM approved equipment can
only be performed in an Factory Mutual approved repair facility.
The FM approval will be cancelled if FM intrinsically safe equip-
ment is repaired anywhere except in an approved facility.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Speaker
Belt clip
Serial number
label
Microphone
PTT SWITCH
Push and hold to
transmit;
release to receive.
NOTE: The microphone is located as shown above. To maximize
the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the micro-
phone approx. 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth, and
speak at a normal voice level.
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