INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Marine Electronic Service Ltd
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1. 20 W Position and time indication 21 Bi Distress call eren nnne nnns 22 E Transmitting DSC calls 25 W Receiving DSC calls 37 W Received messages 41 B DSC Set mode 43 7 SETMODE 45 46 W mode programming 45 Set mode items 45 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 47 50 Supplied accessories 47 Pauci MM 47 Bil Fuse replacement 47 B Cleaning rete t eden e DR 47 B Connections oett perte ee APER 48 W Mounting the transceiver 49 W Optional MB 69 installation 50 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 CHANNEL LIST Ere NRI 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION 54 Bi Specifications 54 BI Option o rd tnde redi terni e 12 TEMPLATE DIMENSIONS PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver t2. 11 gt 6 Push ENT to program 7 Push CLR V to select Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition i push ENT 9 Deleting group ID Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A V to select 4 iP and push ENT Push A or V to select ENT e When no group ID is programmed CLR to exit the condition TD push IMDU ID our ID B Ac D D DSC OPERATION 6 Push A or V to select the desired ID name for delet EHT3 0E gt 5 Push ENT to delete the group ID and returns to the set up menu Push CLR or V to select Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition DSCOPERATION Position and time programming A distress call should include the ship s position and time data If no GPS is connected your position and UTC Univer sal Time Coordinated time should be input manually They are included automatically when a GPS receiver 0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is connected Push MENU to enter the Doc menu 2 Push or V to select F and push ENT can DAC pjeni a Select Item Position Individual Call aroue Call All Ships Call 3 The position information appears Set your latitude data using A or V After setting the
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Icom Inc FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M421 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER 15 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 We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC M421 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC M421 o FEATURES Built in DSC meets ITU Class D require ment O Superior receiver performance O Large 2 digit Ch with scrolling channel comment O Rugged waterproof construction O Easy to hear speaker Icom Icom Inc and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the 421 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock WARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No risk NOTE of personal
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5. appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to monitor channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel push CLR to ignore the call 06 SAFETY 9 Receiving a geographical area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a geographical area call for the area you are in is received Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the re ceived category gt appears in the display SAFETY Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication push other key to ignore the Geographi cal Area call e Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling station 2 When GPS receiver is connected if there is a prob 2 lem with the connected receiver all geographical area calls ZZ are received regardless of your position S SS DSC OPERATION 6 9 Receiving a position request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a position request call is re ceived appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to reply to the position request call push CLR to ignore the position request call POS REG SAFETY Off 9 Receiving a position report call While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report call is re ceived appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT
6. 16 When is selected set the 9 digit ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or V Select senum du LP ut CL ESE it gt DSC OPERATION 6 Push ENT to transmit the polling request call f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear EE GSC Menu Polling Fe quest Transmitting After the polling request call has been transmitted the fol lowing indication is displayed Falli I 4 2 Waitin A SCLESCancel 6 Push CLR to return to the previous indication before tering the DSC menu Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the display automatically re turns to the previous indication after 2 sec of inactivity DSCOPERATION Transmitting a position reply call Transmit a position reply call when a position request call is received D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select F push ENT call is received H1 3 Push A or V to select desired individual address or ID code push ENT MExit EHT gt EF Z When a GPS receiver 0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is con Y nected next steps Current position time program ming do not appear Go to step 4 The position information appe
7. 5et MHode gt Dualwatch default Beep tone You can select the silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON meiek gt Beep tone default Backlight The LCD backlight level can be adjusted from OFF Min dark Mid and Max bright Set Light gt LCD backlight level MAX default LCD contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps 1 is the lowest contrast and 8 is the highest contrast M d lt gt LCD contrast level 4 default CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied E DOO Qty D Mounting bracket 1 2 DC power cable OPC 891 1 Microphone hanger 1 4 Knob bolts for mounting bracket 2 5 Screws for mounting bracket 5 20 2 Mic hanger screws x 16 2 7 Flat washers for mounting bracket M5 2 Spring washers for mounting bracket M5 2 9 RCA connector cable OPC 1278
8. Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication sys tem is an antenna Ask your dealer about antenna and the best place to mount them Fuse replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning track down the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth i AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or al cohol as they may damage transceiver surfaces 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE B Connections ci DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 12 V battery EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to an external speaker GPS RECEIVER JACK Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication 183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 sentence formatters GGA GNS GLL compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers RCA NMEA ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL 259 connector to the transceiver 2 CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam Z age the transceiver CAUTION After connect
9. Position i ak Position ita qata DSCOPERATION After setting the longitude data push ENT to the time information appears Set the current UTC time with A or V then push ENT e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively Push SCAN TAG to clear the UTC time data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu CLR Exit gt gt 6 Push ENT to transmit the position report call e If Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear F Transmitting 7 After the position report call has been transmitted the fol lowing indication is displayed M STA How Waitin 1 2 Z Z IN N ONE gt 1 ACK Push CLR to return to the previous indication before en tering the DSC menu Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the display automatically re turns to the previous indication after 2 sec of inactivity Transmitting a polling request call Transmit a polling request call when you want to know a spe cific ship is in the communication area etc D Push MENU to enter DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select push ENT dividual address or i ENT The ID code can be Sa in
10. iv PRECAUTION eet ere tUe E ERR V 1 OPERATING RULES 4 e etre 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 5 W Panel description 2 W Function display 4 E Microphone rrt etre rures 5 3 BASIC OPERATION 6 10 Channel selection 6 W Receiving and 8 Call channel programming 9 W Channel comments W Microphone lock function W Display backlighting 4 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Bi Description 5 SCAN OPERATION Scan types n irine eer o ere W Setting tag channels 18 Mi St rting Scan c ue eee 18 6 DSC OPERATION 14 44 MMSI code 14 W MMSI code check 15 E DSC individual ID 16 W Position and time programming
11. Z CLRSExit gt 4 Push ENT to transmit the position report reply call to the selected station DSCOPERATION 9 Transmitting a polling reply call Transmit a polling reply call when a polling request call is re ceived Push MENU to enter the psc menu Push A or V to select F nt and push item appears after a polling request call Push A or V to select desired individual address or ID code push ENT gt e FE IELE Eit gt gt 4 Push ENT to transmit the polling request call to the se lected station Receiving DSC calls 9 Receiving a distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes ush CLR the alarm appears in the display then Channel 16 is automatically selected Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may re quire assistance CL CHLLIHG E DSC OPERATION 6 9 Receiving a distress acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress acknowledge ment to other ship is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push CLR to stop alarm i appears in the display then Channel 16 is automatically selected TAD IHT pTRS IMG 9 Receiving a distress relay call While monitoring Channel 70
12. ama F en GSE 4 Push CLR to exit the condition or push SCAN to delete the displayed message and returns to DSC menu 42 DSCOPERATION Other messages D Push A or V to select push ENT gt Push A or V to scroll to the desired message push ENT Messages which are blinking have not read 3 Push A or V to scroll the message The stored message has various information and depending on the type of distress call 4 Push CLR to exit the condition or push SCAN to delete the displayed message and returns to DSC menu DSC Set mode MMSI code check See 15 for detail Add Address ID See p 16 for detail Delete Address ID See p 17 for detail Offset time This item sets the offset time from the UTC Universal Time Coordinated time Push MENU to enter the Dee menu Push A V to select 4 gt and push ENT gt He dh push ENT Hers ID dh ID UP ID L Time DSC OPERATION 6 4 Set the offset time from the UTC Universal Time Coordi nated time using A or V Push CH DUAL or 16 to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the offset time data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu N OFF
13. Able to comply or Unable to comply by using the on screen prompts see page 38 for details Alter natively you can send an acknowledgement through the menu system as follows Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push or Y to select push ENT item appears after an individual call is received DEC Henu 3 Push A or V to select the desired individual address or ID code push ENT DSC OPERATION 6 Push A or V to select that you can to the not from H Pis men push EN When i Given will be transmitted le le Lo Come Ly SCLESExit EHT3 E gt Individual Call Reads Push ENT lt CLESExit EMTS0K gt Push ENT to transmit the acknowledgement call to the selected station After the individual acknowledgement call has been trans mitted the specified channel specified by the 5 is selected automatically when s iu is selected or returns to the previous condition before ee the DSC menu when i is selected in step 4 DSCOPERATION 9 Transmitting a group call The group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select i ENT and push DEC L Item Call Cal
14. The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3 5 to 4 5 minutes After 2 sec the transceiver 15 set to Channel 16 automatically Dis S ATS 11 De INT After 2 sec i t Ac CALL IHG el ACK After receiving the acknowledgment reply using the mi crophone ta E CALLING distress alert contains default Nature of distress Undesignated distress Position data GPS or manual input position data held for 23 5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF The distress call is repeated every 3 5 4 5 min until re ceiving an acknowledgement Push CLR to cancel the Call repeat mode gt may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid or has not been manually updated after 4 hours SN DSC OPERATION 6 Normal call The nature of the distress call should be included in the dis tress call Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push or V to select 42 push ENT 3 Push A V to select the nature of the distress push ENT Undesignated Explosion Flooding Collision Grounding Capsizing Sinking Adrift Disable adrift Abandoning Aban doning ship Piracy Piracy attack and MOB Man over board are available The selected nature of the distress is stor
15. OSE aa TN SCLRSExit No offset time default X SCLESExi1t gt J 12 hours 5 Push ENT to program to exit the condition to the set up menu Z The local time indication is not available when the GPS re Z ceiver sentence formatter RMC is connected the trans Z ceiver s display indicates UTC time only SSS 44 DSCOPERATION Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF When a position request position report or polling request call is received transceiver automatically transmits a position re quest reply position report reply or polling reply call respec tively Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A V to select iP and push ENT Feu 3 Push V to select DEC Menu ID i Time Check Autao 4 Push or Y to the automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF 50H CFF SCLESExit gt 5 Push ENT to set the condition Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans ceiver s functions scan type normal or priority scan resume timer dual tri watch transceiver s beep tone backlight and LCD contrast Z Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting D Turn
16. 16K0G2B 5 5A Max audio 1 5A 13 8 V DC 10 8 to 15 6 V negative ground 1 5 kHz 20 C to 60 C SO 239 50 Q 2 40 164 W x 78 H x 139 5 D mm Approx 1150 g 25 Wand 1 W Variable reactance frequency modulation x5 0 kHz Less than 0 25 yW More than 40 dB Less than 1096 at 1 kHz 60 deviation 1 1 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION 9 Receiver Receive system Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD CH 70 receiver Squelch sensitivity Spurious response Intermodulation Adjacent channel selectivity Hum and noise Audio output power Double conversion superheterodyne 2 emf typical 2 emf typical Less than 0 dBp emf More than 70 dB More than 68 dB More than 70 dB More than 40 dB More than 2 W stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Option MB 69 FLUSH MOUNT p 50 For mounting the transceiver to a panel TEMPLATE 12 164 149 Unit mm Dimensions poe A ar ismaess H Unit mm Count on us Intended Country of Use gt OGER OESP OSWE LlAUT OPOR ODEN GBR OFIN OGRE OSUI NOR A 6380D 1EU Icom Inc
17. SCAN TAG push to adjust the bright ness of the LCD and key backlight p 10 CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL KEY 16 C Selects Channel 16 when pushed p 6 Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec 6 Push for 3 sec to enter the call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected p 9 While pushing CH DUAL push to enter the channel comment programming condition p 10 While turning power ON push to enter set mode p 45 PANELDESCRIPTION 2 CHANNEL DUALWATCH TRI WATCH KEY CH DUAL w Push to select the regular channel pgs 6 7 Push for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch 11 Push to stop dualwatch or tri watch when either is acti vated p 11 DSC MENU KEY MENU p 14 Toggles the DSC menu ON or OFF when pushed E 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number A appears when a simplex channel is selected p 7 POWER INDICATOR p 8 appears when high power is selected 1 gt appears when low power is selected BUSY TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 8 appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens appears while transmitting DUPLEX INDICATOR p 7 Appears when a duplex channel is selected Duplex channel has a different transmit frequency and receiving frequency CHANNEL GROUP INDICATO
18. to reply to the position report call push CLR to ignore the position report call SAFETY DSCOPERATION 9 Receiving a polling request call 9 Receiving a position report reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request call is re While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report reply call ceived gt appears in the display appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to reply to Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to display the call push CLR to ignore the call the position information push CLR to ignore the reply call o 1 RC POS RP SAFETY Peep OF ft 9 Receiving a position reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a position reply call is re ceived appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to display the position information push CLR to ignore the reply call DSC OPERATION 6 Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes Push A Y to scroll to the desired message push sages and 20 other messages The messages can be used ENT as an assistance to the logbook Messages which are blinking have not read Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push or V to select F push ENT CCLESExit lt EMT 0K gt Push A or V to scroll the message 9 Distress message D Push A or V to select 421
19. 425 161 425 156 500 156 500 157 000 161 600 156 025 160 625 156 525 156 525 157 025 161 625 tReceive only Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1W and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters Marina Channels M1 37A 157 850 MHz M2 P4 161 425 MHz for U K version only 3 The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation related communications only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16 e g by limiting the output power to 1W or by means geographical separation CHANNEL LIST 10 USA channels for U K version only Frequency MHz Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz CH Frequency MHz Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156 050 156 050 12 156 600 156 600 22 157 100 157 100 64 156 225 156 225 77 156 875 156 875 86 157 325 161 925 156 150 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 66A 156 325 156 325 79 156 975 156 975 157 375 161 975 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 375 156 375 80A 157 025 157 025 157 375 157 375 156 250 156 250 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 425 156 425 8
20. Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 4 Push or Y to select the desired ID name for delet Push A or V to select 2 and push ENT ing gt Push A or V to select 5 Push ENT to delete the address ID and returns to the set When no address ID is programmed up menu Push CLR to exit the condition 6 Push CLR or V to select E Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition ii push ENT Parc ID DSCOPERATION Programming Group ID D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A or V to select gt and push ENT Push A or V to select ENT 4 Push A or Y to set the Group ID 1st digit 0 is fixed for a group ID e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively Push SCAN TAG to clear the ID Fuso ee to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu Full IL appears when 100 DSC address IDs are already t S digits E CEOE L R3Exit EHTSOEK 5 After input the 8 digit code push ENT to input up to a 10 character ID name using A or V e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the ID name Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu E
21. and a distress relay acknowl edgement is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push CLR to stop ine alarm appears the display then Channel 16i is automatically selected oe IHT___ FEL CALL IHG DSCOPERATION 9 Receiving an individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is re ceived The emergency alarm beeps sound depending on the received category appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to reply the call and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication depending on your replying con dition see p 27 for individual acknowledgement call proce dure for details push CLR to ignore the individual call IHT TA HEL SAFETY Off 9 Receiving a group call While monitoring Channel 70 and a group call is received The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category gt appears in the display Push CLR to stop the beep then push ENT to select the channel specified by the calling station for voice com munication push CLR to ignore the group call IHT P TAG LH BREJE SAFETY Geer 9 Receiving an all ships call While monitoring Channel 70 and an all ships call is received The emergency alarm sounds when the category is Dis 7 beeps sound for 2 minutes
22. can be performed only once D Turn power OFF 2 While pushing MENU turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition 3 After the display appears release MENU 4 Push MENU again to enter the DSC menu 5 Push A or V to select iP push ENT ESC Se 1 Item F R Calls Ex Push A V to select push ENT ESE dh v 7 Push A or Y to set the specific 9 digit MMSI code Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the MMSI code Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu DESTES gt it After input the 9 digit code push ENT to the code Returns to the set up menu 9 Push CLR V to select Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition push ENT DSC OPERATION 6 B MMSI code check The 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code can be checked 5 Push CLR or V to select Returns to the DSC menu D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition Push A or V to select 2 iP and push ENT EN ii push ENT h ENT DSC THO ID h rouP ID t Time Check 4 Check 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code zm MHZI t
23. injury fire or electric shock CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt water otherwise the keys and switches may become inoperable due to salt crystallization IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 2 of vessel 3 Your call sign or other indication of the vessel 9 digit DSC ID if you have one 4 LOCATED AT your position 5 The nature of the distress and assistance required 6 Any other information which might facilitate the rescue Or transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Ch 70 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1 While lifting up the key cover push and hold DISTRESS for 5 sec until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep 2 Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station After the acknowledgment is received Channel 16 is automatically selected 3 Push and hold PTT then transmit the appropriate information as listed above INSTALLATION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure
24. is open Set squelch to the threshold point p 8 Distress call cannot be e MMSI DSC self ID code is not Program the MMSI DSC self ID code p 14 transmitted grammed Emm 0 CHANNEL LIST International channels Frequency MHz Frequency MHz H Frequency MHz H Frequency MHz H Frequency MHz H Frequency MHz Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156 050 160 650 11 156 550 156 550 157 050 161 650 156 075 160 675 156 575 156 575 157 075 161 675 156 100 160 700 12 156 600 156 600 157 100 161 700 156 125 160 725 156 625 156 625 157 125 161 725 156 150 160 750 13 156 650 156 650 157 150 161 750 156 175 160 775 156 675 156 675 157 175 161 775 156 200 160 800 156 700 156 700 157 200 161 800 156 225 160 825 156 725 156 725 157 225 161 825 156 250 160 850 15 156 750 156 750 157 250 161 850 156 275 160 875 156 775 156 775 157 275 161 875 156 300 156 300 156 800 156 800 157 300 161 900 156 325 160 925 156 825 156 825 157 325 161 925 156 350 160 950 17 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 375 156 375 156 875 156 875 157 375 157 375 156 400 156 400 156 900 161 500 157 400 162 000 156 425 156 425 156 925 161 525 157 425 157 425 156 450 156 450 156 950 161 550 157 850 157 850 156 475 156 475 156 975 161 575 161
25. lar SOLESExit DSCOPERATION B DSC individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters Programming Address ID D Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A V to select and push ENT 2 DAC i dh push ENT A met DE PEL Push A or V to set the individual ID e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively Push SCAN TAG to clear the ID Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu appears when 100 DSC address IDs are already Z 1st digit 0 is fixed for a group ID When you input 1st digit 0 Z and other 8 digits the ID is automatically registered as a group G0 S di A QU BE 3 1 IN S CLESExit gt 5 After input the 9 digit code push ENT to set up to a 10 character ID name using A or V e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the ID name Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu SCLESExit gt gt 6 Push ENT to program Push CLR or Y to select E i t Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition push ENT DSC OPERATION 6 9 Deleting address ID
26. limits 1999 519 EC The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground or accessible level In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any person is within 5 meters of the antenna nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods actual recommendation lim its are specified as an average of 6 minutes Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time Some radio li censes will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1 2 minutes etc Similarly some types of transmitter SSB CW etc have a lower average output power and the perceived risk is even lower CE versions of the IC M421 which display the This warning symbol indicates that this equip CE symbol on the serial number seal com ment operates in non harmonised frequency ply with the essential requirements of the Eu bands and or may be subject to licensing condi ropean Radio and Telecommunication tions in the country of use Be sure to check that Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programm
27. 1A 157 075 157 075 157 425 162 025 156 300 156 300 156 850 156 850 157 350 161 950 156 475 156 475 82 157 125 157 125 157 425 157 425 156 350 156 350 156 900 156 900 157 400 162 000 156 525 156 525 83 157 175 157 175 161 425 161 425 156 400 156 400 156 950 156 950 37 157 850 157 850 156 575 156 575 84 157 225 161 825 156 450 156 450 157 000 161 600 61 156 075 156 075 156 625 156 625 84 157 225 157 225 156 500 156 500 157 000 157 000 156 675 156 675 85 157 275 161 875 156 550 156 550 157 050 157 050 63 156 175 156 175 156 725 156 725 85 157 275 157 275 tLow power only Receive only Marina Channels M1 37A 157 850 MHz M2 P4 161 425 MHz for U K version only General Frequency coverage Transmit Receive Mode Current drain at 13 8 V Power supply requirement Frequency stability Antenna connector Input impedance MIC Output impedance audio Dimensions Projection not included Weight Transmitter RF output power Modulation system Max frequency deviation Spurious emissions Residual modulation Audio harmonic distortion TX high 25 W Specifications Specifications are measured in accordance with EN301 025 156 000 161 450 MHz 156 000 163 425 MHz FM 16 DSC
28. R p 7 Indicates whether an International T or U S A channel is selected depends on version Q TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 13 Appears when a tag channel is selected SCAN INDICATOR Either E appears while scanning p 13 pears during tri watch p 11 POSITION INDICATOR Shows the GPS position data gt gt may blink every 2 sec instead of position data when the GPS position data is invalid In such a case the last position data is held for up to 23 5 hours 27 may blink every 2 sec instead of position data 4 hours after the position data is input manually up until 23 5 hours have past A beep sounds automatically for 1 min every 4 hours when the GPS or manually input position data has not been up led appears when no GPS receiver is conde and no position data is input manually TIME ZONE INDICATOR Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is appears when GPS receiver is nected and no time data is input manually i 1 appears when the offset time data is set B 43 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx 11 V DC or below CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed p 10 More than 9 character comment scrolls automatically PANELDESCRIPTION 2 Microphone Microphone Q PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receiv
29. ars Set your latitude data using A or V After setting the latitude data push ENT to set your longitude data e Push CH DUAL or 16 to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push A V to edit North latitude or S South latitude when the cursor is on the N or S position W West longi tude or E East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E po sition e Push SCAN TAG to clear the latitude longitude data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu Set the longitude daa After setting the longitude data push ENT to the time information appears Set the current UTC time with A or V then push ENT e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the UTC time data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu TELERS Eit gt gt 6 Push ENT to transmit the position reply call to the se lected station Your position data is transmitted when ENT is pushed DSC OPERATION 6 Transmitting a position report reply call Transmit a position report reply call when a position report call is received CD Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A or V to select F push ENT 3 Push A or V to select the desired individual address or ID code push ENT
30. ay automatically re turns to the previous indication after 2 sec of inactivity Transmitting a position report call Transmit a position report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer etc Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push or Y to select push ENT pec Select Item Brouk Call i All ShiPz it ign dividual address push ENT The ID code can lis set in advance p 16 When t is selected set the 9 digit ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or V Ioh ZEL REx EMT 30K gt DSC OPERATION 6 When a GPS receiver 0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is con nected next steps 2 Current position time program ming do not appear Go to step WSS The position information appears Set your latitude data using A or Y After setting the latitude data push ENT to set your longitude data Push CH DUAL or 16 to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively Push A Y to edit North latitude or S South latitude when the cursor is on the or S position and W West longi tude or E East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E po sition e Push SCAN TAG to clear the latitude longitude data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu L
31. call D Push both A and V on the transceiver to se 291 TAG lect the desired channel 3034 1 54H roup International and 13554 SA to be pro INTE EHE 28 grammed U K version only 2 Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call chan TAG nel of the selected 28535 channel group 5854 So1E CALLIWG are 12 88 J The call channel number appears Push 16 C again for 107 ERI NE T 3 sec until a long beep CALL we changes to 2 short 2541 beeps to enter the call CAL INS NEU SiE channel programming 7 condition Channel number and start blinking Push A or Y to se lect the desired chan nel Push 16eC to program the displayed channel as the call channel e Push CH DUAL to can cel blinking BASIC OPERATION 3 Eius aS 7 150 31 UTC 12 88 N IHTL UTC 291 TAG 20 34 154 Xs AE E BASIC OPERATION B Channel comments Memory channels be labelled with alphanumeric com ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni tion More than 9 characters comment scrolls automatically at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection Capital letters small letters numerals some symbols gt and space can be used D Select the desired memory channe
32. call the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Ch 70 The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3 5 to 4 5 min After 2 sec the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically Pisti NTA 4 fa 4 After 2 sec 1 CALL IHG After receiving the acknowledgment reply using the mi crophone CALL IHE A distress alert contains default Nature of distress Undesignated distress Position data GPS or manual input position data held for 23 5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF w The distress call is repeated every 3 5 4 5 min until re ceiving an acknowledgement Push CLR to cancel the Call repeat mode may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid or has not been manually updated after 4 hours SERSSSISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSY DSC OPERATION 6 Transmitting DSC calls Transmitting an individual call The individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig nal to a specific ship only Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A or V to select 1 push ENT and Menu I T u L t Cy livi du al Call al 1 mall 3 Push A or V to select the desired pre programmed in dividual address or 4 ul push ENT The ID for the individual call can be set in advance p 16 When 15 selected set the 9 digit ID code for the individua
33. canning such as those for digital communication use Refer to right page for details ZZ Choose priority or normal scan in set mode p 45 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is de tected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disap pears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes dualwatch until the signal dis appears NORMAL SCAN Normal scan like priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence However unlike priority scan Chan nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add the desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels Channels are not tagged will be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group Interna tional and U S A independently D Push both A and V to select the desired channel group International and U S A 2 Select the desired channel to be set as a tag channel Push SCAN TAG for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag channel appears in the display 4 To cancel the tag channel setting repeat step 3 disappears Clearing or setting all tagged channels While pushing HI LO on the microphone push SCAN TAG for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 s
34. e p 8 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS A V Push either key to change the operating memory channel set mode settings etc pgs 6 45 TRANSMIT POWER KEY HI LO Toggles power high and lower when pushed p 8 Some channels are set to low power only While pushing HI LO turn power ON to toggle the mi crophone lock function ON and OFF p 10 5 BASIC OPERATION B Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emer gency communications Channel 16 is monitored during both dualwatch and tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 16 C momentarily to select Channel 16 Push CH DUAL to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16 or push A or V to select operating chan nel c 1 6 25 TAG ISTE 12 88 IHG 9 Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use call channel The call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 9 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall w Push 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the se lected channel group The call channel number appears Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel Push CH DUAL to return to the c
35. ed for 10 minutes 24 DSCOPERATION SN SSSSSSS Z When a GPS receiver 0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is con Z nected next steps 2 Current position time program Z ming do not appear Go to step 4 The position information appears Set your latitude data using A or V After setting the latitude data push ENT to set your longitude data e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push A Y to edit North latitude or S South latitude when the cursor is on the or S position and W West longi tude or E East longitude when the cursor is on the or E po sition Push SCAN TAG to clear the latitude longitude data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu Phe InPut Position Latitude H Hull IN BHFF lull Dat JELRE Exit lt gt Set the latitude data Set the longius data 5 After setting the longitude data push ENT to set the cur rent UTC time using A or then push ENT e Push CH DUAL or 16 to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the UTC time data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu 6 Push DISTRESS for 5 sec to transmit the distress call While pushing DISTRESS the key backlighting is blinking 7 After transmitting the distress
36. er 2 0 or 3 01 is con nected the transceiver displays the current position and time When no GPS receiver is connected the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time A GPS receiver appropriate for the 421 is not supplied from Icom A GPS receiver with NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 format is required for position indication Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers IHG r When connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters the order of input precedence is GGA GNS GLL NANNY 22 DSCOPERATION B Distress call A distress call should be transmitted if in the opinion of the Master the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme diate assistance Z NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN Z IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED WA Simple call D Confirm no distress call is being received 2 While lifting up the key cover push DISTRESS for 5 sec to transmit the distress call Emergency channel Ch 70 is automatically selected and the distress call is transmitted When no GPS is connected input your position and UTC time if possible While pushing DISTRESS the key backlighting is blinking Distress Push for 2 3 After transmitting the distress call the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Ch 70
37. h tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears If a signal is received on the call channel during tri watch tri watch becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch tri watch push and hold PTT 4 Operation D Select Dualwatch or Tri watch in set mode p 46 2 Push A or V to select the desired operating channel CH DUAL for 1 sec to start Dualwatch or Tri watch 2 appears during dualwatch appears dur ing tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 4 To cancel Dualwatch or Tri watch push CH DUAL again Example Operating tri watch on INT channel 25 IHT Tri watch starts 25M DUP TAG TRI 16 23 34 154H TELEPH H 61 IHTL Signal is received on call channel Bus INT Signal is received on 2931 DUM TBG Channel 16 takes priority TRI 16 23 35 ANN 135 34 351E UTC 12 88 IHT Tri watch resumes after 25 DUP TAG the signal disappears TRI 16 23 34 54H 135134 351E UTC 12 88 11 12 5 Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan Set the tag channels scanned channel before scanning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop s
38. hort beeps to clear all tag channels in the channel group Repeat above procedure to set all tag channels SCAN OPERATION 5 Starting scan Set scan type priority or normal scan and scan resume timer in advance using set mode p 45 Push A and Y to select the desired channel group In ternational and U S A if desired 2 Set tag channels as described at left 3 Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan 4 Push to start priority or normal scan appears in the function display When a signal is detected scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to set mode setting Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan Push A or Y to check the scanning tag channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually e beep tone sounds and i blinks when a signal is received on Channel 16 during priority scan 5 To stop the scan push SCAN TAG U K version only Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts Push 25 34 154H i C2S 34 15884 ES 139734 351E IHTL UTC LU 17 UTC 12 88 When is received THTL UTE 12 88 13 6 14 DSC OPERATION MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DSC self ID code can be programmed at power ON Z This code programming
39. ing of this radio to comply with national licensing requirement DECLARATION ICOM OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku C 60560 0 Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed D sseldorf 21th Jui 2004 Pl date of i Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER Seas gerry Type designation 421 Icom Bux ope GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf Version where applicable Authorized representative name This compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents H Ikegami i _ EN 301 025 2 V1 2 1 2004 01 General Manager EN 301 025 3 V1 2 1 2004 01 iii EN 60945 1997 7 EN 60950 August 1992 A11 1997 v EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 08 EN 300 698 3 V1 1 1 2001 05 Signature Icom Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD varia pics i IMPORTANT et pe eben edet tg edge Duet ed p ad i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS 5 e e Ren i IN CASE OF ii INSTALLATION NOTE HH mene ii MP OTHER iii TABLE OF CONTENTS epe
40. ing the DC power cable GPS re ceiver jack and external speaker jack cover the connector and jacks with an adhesive tape as shown below to pre vent water seeping into the transceiver WA Rubber vulcanizing tape Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws 5 x 20 to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90 to your line of sight when operating it CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigation com pass NOTE Check the installation angle the function display may not be easy to read at some angles SS CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE 8 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Optional MB 69 installation An optional MB 69 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel Z CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigation com Z Z pass SS Using the template on p 55 carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel or wherever you plan to mount the trans ceiver Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below Attach the clamps o
41. l When it is selected set the 8 pu ID code for the group you wish to call with A or Y E 22 Marital TT f ice LL push ENT Intership channels already preset into the transceiver in rec ommending order ae psc ech InterzhiP CH n nm 5 Push ENT to transmit the group call If Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear 6 After the group call has been transmitted the following in dication is displayed TX Come let ed IELE Eitt 7 Push CLR to exit the condition and selects the specified intership channel in step 4 automatically Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the transceiver selects the specified intership channel in step 4 automatically after 2 sec of inactivity 9 Transmitting an all ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their listening channel When you want to announce a message to these ships use the all ships call function Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A or V to select push ENT and 3 Push A or Y to select the desired category push ENT The selectable category may differ according to the programmed setting Ask your dealer for the available categories gt 11 DSC OPERATION 6 Push ENT to transmit the all ship
42. l Cancel dualwatch tri watch or scan in advance While pushing CH DUAL push 16 C to edit the channel comment Acursor and the first character start blinking alternately 3 Select the desired character by pushing A or V e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively 4 Repeat step 3 to input all characters 8 Push ENT to set the comment Push CLR to cancel The cursor disappears 6 Repeat steps D to 6 to program other channel com ments if desired Microphone lock function The microphone lock function electrically locks AT W and keys on the supplied microphone This prevents ac cidental channel changes and function access w While pushing HI LO on the microphone turn power ON to toggle the lock function ON and OFF AVIV HI LO Display backlighting The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil ity under low light conditions w While pushing SCAN TAG push Y to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF DUALWATCH TRI WATCH Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an other channel tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION 16 16 00 ag ag 2 Dualwatch Tri watch If a signal is received on Channel 16 dualwatc
43. l you wish to call with A or V ZZ 1st digit 0 is fixed for a group ID gt PLE t DSCOPERATION 4 Push to select a desired intership channel or T t push ENT channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec ommending order gt E Call Individual lt CLRSExit ENTS0K gt 5 Push ENT to transmit the individual call If Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear Transmitting Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re ceived IDndiwvi L it ln for ACK d L 4 M N TELE Eit When acknowledgement Able to comply is received the specified channel in step is selected with beeps automatically Or when the acknowledgement Unable to comply is received the display returns to the operated channel before enter the DSC menu with beeps IHT TOG 3 IHDU ACE abl COMMERCI Beer ff Able to comply is received THT TAG Inak Le ITT Unable to comply is received Push CLR to stop the beep then push and hold PTT to communicate your message to the responding ship Transmitting an individual acknowledgement When receiving an individual call you can transmit an ac knowledgement
44. latitude data push ENT to set your longitude data e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push A Y to edit North latitude or S South latitude when the cursor is on the N or S position and W West longi tude or E East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E po sition Push SCAN TAG to clear the latitude longitude data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu 4 HH AME ES Set the T data Set he daa 4 After setting the longitude data push ENT to set the time information appears Set the current UTC time with A or V then push ENT e Push CH DUAL or 16 to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push SCAN TAG to clear the UTC time data Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition to the DSC menu UTC Time e 2 NO Hull HH3Hull Dat xit EHT CUP Push CLR or Y to select Returns to the DSC menu Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition i push ENT Manually programmed position data will be held for 23 5 hours only may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid or has not been manually updated after 4 hours MQ AN DSC OPERATION 6 Position and Time indication When a GPS receiver 0183 v
45. n either side of the transceiver with 2 supplied bolts 5 x 8 mm Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body Tighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate clockwise so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in strument control panel Tighten the locking nuts rotate counterclockwise so that the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below 6 Connect the antenna and power cable then return the in strument control panel to its original place h TROUBLESHOOTING 9 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does Bad connection to the power supply Check the connection to the transceiver 48 not turn ON No sound from speaker Squelch level is too high Set squelch to the threshold point p 8 Volume level is too low Set VOL to a suitable level p 8 Speaker has been exposed to water Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossi Some channels for low power re Change channels pgs 6 ble or high power only 7 52 53 not be selected The output power is set to low Push HI LO on the microphone to select 8 high power Scan does not start TAG channel is not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 13 No beeps Beep tones are turned OFF Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode p 46 The squelch
46. o an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity This will ruin the trans ceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver may be damaged NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship s nav igation compass DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper atures below 20 C or above 60 or in areas subject to di rect sunlight such as the dashboard AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they may damage the transceiver surfaces BE CAREFUL The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children BE CAREFUL The transceiver HM 150 employs water proof construction which corresponds to JIS waterproof spec ification Grade 7 1 m 30 min However once the trans ceiver or microphone has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc 5 Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities keep an up to date c
47. ondition before selecting the call channel or push A or Y to select an operating channel C Push for 1 sec CALL IHE 9 International channels and U S A channels The IC M421 is pre programmed with 57 International INT channels in addition to 59 U S A channels These channel groups may be specified for the operating area D Push CH DUAL to select a regular channel 2 Push both A and Y on the transceiver to change the channel group if necessary International and U S A channels can be selected in sequence Push A or Y to select a channel 4 appears for duplex channels A appears when a simplex channel is selected U K version only BASIC OPERATION International channel IHT 2911 DIFP TH TELEFHU H Scrolls Push both Jana v U S A channel 3 7 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting Z CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage Z the transceiver SS D Rotate VOL to turn power ON 2 Set the audio and squelch levels w Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance Rotate VOL to adjust the audio output level Rotate SQL clockwise until the noise disappears 3 To change the channel group push both A and Y on the transceiver p 7 4 Push A or V to select the desired channel pgs 6 7 When receiving a signal appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Fur
48. opy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun ishable by law PRIVACY Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way Indecent or profane language is prohibited RADIO LICENSES 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiotelephone license application This government issued license states the call sign which is your craft s identification for radio purposes OPERATING RULES 2 OPERATOR S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator Only a licensed radio opera tor may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations 1 1 i 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Panel description Function Speake
49. power OFF 2 While pushing 16 C turn power ON to enter set mode 3 After the display appears release 16 4 Push A or Y to select the desired item push ENT 5 Push A or V to select the desired condition of the item push ENT Push V to select i t then push ENT or push CLR to exit set mode and returns to normal operation condition SET MODE CONSTRUCTION Scan resume timer Scan Timer LCD contrast Push Dual tri watch Contrast gt Push A ual Tri Backlight Beep tone Back Light Beer Scan type Scan lt TO SETMODE Set mode items Scan type The transceiver has 2 scan types normal scan and priority scan Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in se quence while monitoring Channel 16 Mee Lm gt Priority scan default Scan resume timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until the signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses 5 sec and resumes even if a signal has been re ceived on any other channel than Channel 16 bet Mode imer gt Scan timer OFF default 7 9 Dual Tri watch Select the watch function from Dualwatch or tri watch p 11
50. r display p 4 voL ee A cm scan CLR 0 e POWER VOLUME CONTROL VOL 8 DISTRESS KEY DISTRESS 22 Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF Transmits a distress call when pushed for 5 sec Rotate to adjust the audio level ENTER KEY ENT SQUELCH CONTROL SQL p 8 Sets the DSC menu a channel comment etc when Rotate to set the squelch threshold level pushed CLEAR KEY CLR Cancels the entered function and exits the condition when pushed Q SCAN TAG CHANNEL KEY SCAN TAG 13 Push to start and stop the normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed Push for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel w While pushing HI LO located on the microphone push for 3 sec to clear or set all tag channels in the selected channel group CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS A Y e U I Selects the operating channels Set mode settings etc when pushed pgs 6 45 Selects one of two channel groups in sequence when both keys are pushed p 7 International and U S A channels are available U K version only While pushing
51. s call Channel 70 is selected and the all ships call is transmitted Transmitting After the all ships call has been transmitted the following indication is displayed CLR Push CLR to exit the condition and selects Channel 16 automatically Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the transceiver automatically selects Channel 16 after 2 sec of inactivity DSCOPERATION 9 Transmitting a position request call Transmit a position request call when you want to know a specific ship s current position etc Push MENU to enter the DSC menu Push A or V to select F push ENT pene D e h LL Select Item _ Individual Call ah ar CLP Cal ALL Ships Position Push A or V to Select the desired pre programmed in dividual address or push ENT The ID code can be set in advance p 16 When 1 is selected set the 9 digit ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or V xit EMT 0K gt Push ENT to transmit the position request call If Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear Transmitting After the position request call has been transmitted the fol lowing indication is displayed Push CLR to return to the previous indication before en tering the DSC menu Even if CLR hasn t been pushed the displ
52. ther adjustment of VOL may be necessary at this point 5 Push on the microphone to select the output power if necessary or appears when high low power is selected re spectively Choose low power for short range communications and choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only 6 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC 7 Release PTT to receive S IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans Z 2 mitted signal pause few sec after pushing PTT hold 2 he microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak ZZ at a normal voice level SeSSSSS marine iC Mazi 1 eames x Microphone NOTE TOT Time out Timer function The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a pre set time period after the transmission starts A beep sounds 10 sec before the TOT function activates to indicate the transmission will be shut down and pears on the channel comment indicator Transmission is not possible for 10 sec after this transmission shut down Call channel programming You can program the call channel with your most often used channel in each channel group for quick re
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