User's Manual

TEKCOM Industries Limited
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TM-882A (American Version)
June 12, 2002
INTRODUCTION
Your marine transceiver TM-882 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed
for US and international operation, plus 10 weather channels. This allows you to transmit and
receive on all US and international channels in the VHF marine band, as assigned by the
international Union (ITU). This unit is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed
with the finest components. It is approved with commercial-grade standards to give you clear,
reliable communication.
Your transceiver is designed for many years of reliable, trouble-free performance. It is under
control of a microprocessor resulting in enhanced features and performance. The microprocessor
controls not only the marine band tuning but also dual watch, memory channels, weather monitor,
and a host of other useful features.
Your transceiver has the following features:
Emergency Channel 16 Switch ---- provides quick access to channel 16, the universal marine
emergency channel.
Weather Channel Selection ---- lets you select from 10 weather channels for alert signal.
PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry ---- Provides accurate and stable channel
selection.
Squelch Adjustment ---- help eliminate noise between transmissions.
Mode Switch ---- lets you quickly select weather channel mode, the US channel mode and
international channel mode.
Key Lock ---- lets you lock the keypad in order to prevent the controls from accidental pressing.
Call Button ---- lets you store a priority channel.
High/Low Power Selection ---- lets you save power by selecting a suitable transmitting power for
long or short distances.
Battery Low Indicator ---- shows the battery pack’s condition.
Supplied Battery Charger ---- lets you conveniently recharge your transceiver’s battery pack.
Speaker and Microphone Jacks ---- let you use an earphone or external speaker or microphone
to help ensure understandable communication in noisy areas.
Backlit LCD Display ---- allows you to operate the transceiver in dark environment.
10 Memory Channels ---- lets you store 10 channels as memory channels.

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