IC-M411 Instruction Manual
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1. panan at POWER VOLUME CONTROL VOL Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF Rotate to adjust the audio level SQUELCH CONTROL SQL p 7 Rotate to set the squelch threshold level DISTRESS KEY DISTRESS p 18 Push and hold for 3 sec to transmit a distress call ENTER KEY ENT Sets the DSC menu a channel comment etc when pushed CLEAR KEY CLR Push to cancel the entered function and exits the condi tion when pushed SCAN TAG CHANNEL KEY SCAN TAG p 11 Push to start and stop the normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed Push and hold for 1 sec to set or clear the displayed channel as a tag Scanned channel While pushing HI LO located on the microphone push and hold for 3 sec to set or clear all tag channels in the selected channel group CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS A V GRP Push to select the operating channels Set mode set tings DSC menu items etc pgs 5 6 13 41 Push both keys to select a channel group in sequence 6 Sal version has International channels only and this func tion is not available Push to select the desired digit or character pgs 8 13 14 17 While pushing SCANeTAG push to adjust the bright ness of the LCD and key backlight p 9 While pushing and holding both keys turn power ON to activates the AquaQuake2. DUALWATCH TRI WATCH SIMULATION Cd Call channel i LI an rity Tri watch UM Li Dualwatch e f a signal is received on Channel 16 Dualwatch Tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears e f a signal is received on the call channel during Tri watch Tri watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis appears e To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch Tri watch push and hold PTT DUALWATCH TRI WATCH E Operation 1 Select Dualwatch or Tri watch in Set mode p 42 2 Push A or W to select the desired channel 3 Push and hold CH DUAL for 1 sec to start Dualwatch or Tri watch e DW blinks during Dualwatch TW blinks during Tri watch e A beep tone sounds and 16 blinks when a signal is received on Channel 16 4 To cancel Dualwatch Tri watch push CH DUAL again Example Operating Tri watch on INT Channel 25 Signal is received on call channel 4 T lt p Edit 1 wt ra Te WW SI BUSY ni IO T s INT Tri watch starts DUP L GPS GPS lt Signal is received on Channel 16 takes ee L G Tt Tht IL 7 1c a BUSY AL ey Wi Tri watch resumes after the signal te das a LR CT SE a gt gt Te INT D GPS DSC OPERATION ORE E MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DSC T Push ENT then input the same MMSI code as step self ID code can be progr
3. Push and hold 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group e CALL and call channel number appear e Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel p 8 Push CHeDUAL to return to the condition before select ing call channel or push A or V to select an operating channel Push and hold C for 1 sec 3 BASIC OPERATION International channels There are pre programmed 57 EUR version 59 U K ver sion 58 Holland version or 56 FRG version International channels for the IC M411 1 Push CH DUAL to select a regular channel 2 Push both A and F on the transceiver to change the channel group if necessary e EUR version has International channels only and this function is not available 3 Push A or W to select a channel e DUP appears for duplex channels U S A channels U K version only For U K version there are pre programmed 61 U S A chan nels in addition to 59 International channels 1 Push CH DUAL to select a regular channel 2 Push both A and V on the transceiver to change the channel group if necessary e International and U S A channels can be selected in sequence 3 Push A or W to select a channel e DUP appears for duplex channels ATIS and DSC channels Holland and FRG versions only For Holland and FRG version there are pre programmed 57 ATIS and
4. di 4 Croatia HR Malta bands and or may be subject to licensing condi 5 Czech Republic CZ Netherlands tions in the country of use Be sure to check that 6 Cyprus CY Norway you have the correct version of this radio or the 7 Denmark DK Poland correct programming of this radio to comply with 8 Estonia EE Portugal national licensing requirement 9 Finland FI Romania France FR Slovakia O DECLARATION Germany DE Slovenia ICOM OF CONFORMITY Greece GR Spain Hungary HU Sweden i oe Hirano ku Iceland IS Switzerland Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole ae that this equipment complies with the C 0560 lreland IE Turkey essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Italy IT United Kingdom Suite measurements have been performed D sseldorf 26th Sep 2007 7 Place and date of issue Latvia LV Kind of equipment VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER s gt Icom Europe GmbH Type designation IC M411 ee ane 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 09 General Manager ii _EN 301 025 3 V1 2 1 2004 09 iii EN 60945 2002 r iv EN 60950 1 2001 v _ EN 300 698 2 V1 1 1 2000 08 vi EN 300 698 3 V1 1 1 2001 05 S
5. 10 e BACKLIGHT scrolls at the channel comment indicator sec or OFF LCD backlight level 4 default LCD backlight OFF AF level 2 default AF level OFF LCD contrast Favorite channel The LCD contrast can be adjustable in 4 levels 1 is the low This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF est contrast and 4 is the highest contrast The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting e CONTRAST scrolls at the channel comment indicator p 11 e FAVORITE scrolls at the channel comment indicator ON A V keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed LCD contrast level 3 default OFF A V keys on the microphone select all channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed Peer itd br ae 1 N f Seis Favorite channel ON default Favorite channel OFF 43 us 5 E Connections DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connec tor to an external 13 8 V battery EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to an external speaker GPS RECEIVER JACK Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication e A NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 sentence formatters RMC GGA GNS GLL compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers Outer conductor NMEA ee Inner conductor NMEA 44 CONNECTI
6. A or W After setting the latitude data push ENT to set your longitude data e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push A or V to edit N North latitude or S South latitude when the cursor is on the N or S position and W West lon gitude or E East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E position e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition DSC OPERATION 6 4 After setting the longitude data push ENT to set the current UTC time using A or V e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition Vi lt A Lees i 5 Push ENT to program and returns to the normal opera tion Manually programmed position data will be held for 23 5 hours only 22 may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid or has not been manually 4 updated after 4 hours QA AAY 6 DSC OPERATION E Position indication When a GPS receiver NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is con nected the transceiver displays the current position data in seconds of accuracy A NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 sentence formatters RMC GGA GNS GLL compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers Latitude Longitude and UTC time data scroll in se quence at the channel comment indicator e Channel co
7. ENT Channel 70 is automatically selected and DSC menu when UNABLE is selected in step READY appears at the channel comment indicator za ABLE is Scrolls Push selected ENT After transmitting ABLE ACK 5 Push ENT to transmit the acknowledgement call to the selected station Transmitting 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 GROUP then push ENT 3 Push A or V to select the desired pre programmed Group address or MANUAL INPUT then push ENT e The ID code for the group can be set in advance p 15 e When MANUAL INPUT is selected set the 8 digit MMSI ID code for the group you wish to call with A or W See About Manual Inputting as at right Scrolls DSC OPERATION 6 About Manual Inputting Push A or V to input the 8 digit Group ID then push ENT e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or backward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition e 1st digit 0 is fixed for a Group ID e Go to the next step after pushing ENT Push RK A NWN 4 Push A or V to select the desired intership channel then push ENT Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in recommending order e After pushing ENT Channel 70 is automatically
8. Turn power OFF then ON again e LCD Contrast 1 i Scrolls lt e AF level adjustment e LCD Backlight e Operation beep EE 6 41 42 SET MODE E Set mode items Scan type The transceiver has 2 scan types Normal scan and Priority scan Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the se lected channel group Priority scan searches all TAG chan nels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16 P nc Priority scan default Normal scan Scan resume timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause OFF or timer scan ON ON The scan pauses 5 sec and resumes even if a signal has been received on any other channel than Chan nel 16 OFF The scan pauses until the signal disappears Scan timer OFF default Scan timer ON Dual Tri watch This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri watch p 12 Dualwatch default Tri watch Operation beep 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 Beep tone ON default Beep tone OFF SET MODE LCD backlight AF level adjustment The LCD backlight brightness can be adjusted from OFF 1 When turning the power ON a beep is emitted to adjust the dark to 4 bright audio frequency level via VOL LCD backlight is also adjustable via SCANeTAG key p 9 the time period for the beep emission from 2 5 8
9. and then push ENT Scrolls 3 Push A or V to select the desired pre programmed Individual address or MANUAL INPUT then push ENT e The ID code for the individual can be set in advance p 14 e When MANUAL INPUT is selected set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or W See About Manual Inputting p 22 Scrolls t Continue to the next page 31 32 6 DSC OPERATION 4 After step Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Push This illustration describes with MANUAL INPUT selection in step 4 Push ENT to transmit the Test call e f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the chan nel becomes clear Transmitting 5 After the Test call has been transmitted returns to the normal operation Scrolls Transmitting a Test Ack call Transmit a Test Acknowledgement call when a Test call is received 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select TEST ACK then push ENT e TEST ACK item appears after receiving a Polling Request call 3 Push A or V to select the desired individual address then push ENT e After pushing ENT Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Push ENT DSC OPERATION 6 4 Push ENT to transmit the Test Ack call
10. field exposure 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 limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1 2 minutes etc Similarly some types of transmitter SSB CW AM etc have a lower average output power and the perceived risk is even lower DOC CE versions of the IC M411 which display the CE List of Country codes ISO 3166 1 symbol on the serial number seal comply with the County County essential requirements of the European Radio and ou CT nn Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC Liechtenstein Austria This warning symbol indicates that this equip A Sedum abe inyana 3 Bulgaria BG Luxembourg ment operates in non harmonised frequency J
11. 57 DSC channels in addition to 58 Holland ver sion or 56 FRG version International channels 1 Push CH DUAL to select a regular channel 2 Push both A and V on the transceiver to change the channel group if necessary e International ATIS and DSC channels can be selected in se quence 3 Push A or W to select a channel e DUP appears for duplex channels ATIS channel DSC channel FRG version only E Receiving and transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam Us age the transceiver 1 Rotate VOL to turn power ON 2 Set the audio and squelch levels Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance Rotate VOL to adjust the audio output level Rotate SQL clockwise until the noise disappears 4 While in the DSC operation please make sure you set 7 the squelch correctly 3 Push both A and V on the transceiver to change the channel group p 6 4 Push A or V to select the desired channel pgs 5 6 52 e When receiving a signal GEM appears and audio is emitted from the speaker e Further adjustment of VOL may be necessary 5 Push HI LO on the microphone to select the output power if necessary e LOW appears when low power is selected e Choose low power for short range communications choose high power for longer distance communications e Some channels are for low power only 6 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak int
12. calls take priority over all others e You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel e False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun ishable by law PRIVACY e Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way e 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 op erator may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a trans ceiver 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 handy a 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 E Front panel Function display p 4 Speaker
13. changes and function access While pushing HI LO on the microphone turn power ON to toggle the Microphone Lock function ON and OFF VER HI LO AVY E Display backlight The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil ity under low light conditions Display backlight is also adjustable via the Set mode p 43 While pushing SCANeTAG push A or V to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight e The backlight is adjustable in 4 levels and OFF BASIC OPERATION 3 E AquaQuake water draining function The IC M411 uses a technology to clear water away from the speaker grill AquaQuake AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker housing water that might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker The IC M411 emits a vibrating noise when this function is being used gt While pushing and holding both A and VF on the trans ceiver turn power ON e A low beep tone sounds while A and V keys are pushed and held to drain water regardless of VOL control setting e The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the Aqua Quake function is activated EME SCAN OPERATION E Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the TAG channels scanned channel before scanning wide frequency range The transceiver has Priority scan and Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning Normal scan such as tho
14. channel group e Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels Example Starting a Normal scan SCAN OPERATION 4 E Starting a scan Set scan type Priority or Normal scan and scan resume timer in advance using Set mode p 42 Push both A and F to select the desired channel group if desired 2 Set TAG channels as described at left 3 Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan 4 Push SCANeTAG to start Priority or Normal scan e SCAN blinks at the channel comment indicator during scan ning During Priority scan 16 appears beside the blinking SCAN indication e A beep tone sounds and 16 blinks at the channel comment in dicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Priority scan e 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 e Push A or V to check the scanning TAG channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 5 To stop the scan repeat step When a signal is EEN E NL A BUSY Pa IL 11 12 9 E Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel Tri watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel Dualwatch Tri watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel
15. function p 9 CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL KEY 16 C Push to select Channel 16 p 5 Push and hold for 1 sec to select call channel p 5 e CALL appears when call channel is selected Push and hold for 3 sec to enter the call channel pro gramming condition when the call channel is selected p 8 While pushing CHeDUAL push to enter the channel comment programming condition p 8 gt While turning power ON push to enter set mode p 41 CHANNEL DUALWATCH TRI WATCH KEY CH DUAL Push to select the regular channel pgs 5 6 Push and hold for 1 sec to start dualwatch or tri watch p 12 Push to stop dualwatch or tri watch when either is acti vated p 12 DSC MENU KEY MENU p 13 Push to toggle the DSC menu ON or OFF PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 E Microphone Microphone PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive p 7 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS A Push to select the operating channels Set mode set tings DSC menu items etc pgs 5 6 13 41 Checks TAG channels changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan p 11 Push to select the desired digit or character pgs 8 13 14 17 TRANSMIT POWER KEY HI LO Push to toggle the output power high and low p 7 e Some channels are set to low power only While pushing and holding HI LO turn power ON to toggle the Mi
16. q GPS DSC lt lt RE 7 Appears 35 6 DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships call While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes depending on the received categories e Push CLR to stop the alarm or beeps DSC appears and RCV ALL SHIPS scrolls at the chan nel comment indicator Push ENT to monitor Channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel push CLR to ignore the call Scrolls Appears 36 Receiving a Geographical Area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call for the area you are in is received The emergency alarm or beeps sound for 2 minutes de pending on the received category e Push CLR to stop the alarm or beeps DSC appears and RCV GEOGRAPHICAL scrolls at the channel comment indicator LI IT Iy ree rT TIN LIL 1 L ji TAG Scrolls T 1 GPS DSC Push ENT to select the channel specified by the calling sta tion for voice communication push CLR to ignore the call Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling station _ Appears Y Nhen no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob Y lem with the connected receiver all Geographical Area Z calls are received regardless of your position Receiving a Position Request call While monitoring Channel 70 and
17. 75 72 156 625 156 625 esa 157 175 157 175 Pav 161 405 161 425 ear nar war Pear te ae er teat Le Low power only 2 Momentary high power 3 DSC operation only UK Marina Channels M1 37A 157 850 MHz M2 P4 161 425 MHz for U K version only NOTE Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U S A waters 53 TEMPLATE 1 2 l l l l l l l l l l l Unit mm 7 NOTE The solid line is the line to use when cutting into the dash helm 7 The dotted line shows the outline of the IC M411 s front panel once the radio is fitted into the hole 7 Do not follow the dotted line when making the hole in your dash helm OY 55 MEMO Count on us lt Intended Country of Use gt OAT OBE ICY OCZ IDK OEE OFI OFR ODE OGROHU OIE OIT OLV OLT OLU OMT ONL OPL OPT OSK OSI OES OSE OGBOIS OLI ONOOCHOBG CIROUITR OHR A 6615D 1EU Printed in Japan 2007 Icom Inc Icom Inc a Printad en recvelad paper vihe iik 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
18. Equipment damage may occur Recommended for optimum use No risk of NOTE jai personal injury fire or electric shock CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt water otherwise the keys and switches may become inoperable due to salt crystalliza tion 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 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel Your call sign or other indication of the vessel AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one LOCATED AT your position The nature of the distress and assistance required 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 Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station e After the acknowledgement is received Channel 16 is automatically selected 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
19. IC M411 O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER OFF OT J ICOM UAL MMSI Vso MENU ha Le IL N DISTRESS O SCAN Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M411 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this transceiver should provide you with years of trou ble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC M411 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 M411 FEATURES OQ Advanced receiver performance QO Easy to hear speaker Q Built in DSC meets Class D requirement OQ Rugged waterproof construction Q Favorite channel function Q AquaQuake water draining function Icom Icom Inc and the ICOM logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M411 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION
20. ONS AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION After connecting the DC power cable GPS receiver jack and external speaker jack cover the con nector and jacks with an adhesive tape as shown below to prevent water seeping into the transceiver QA Rubber vulcanizing tape ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL 259 connec tor to the transceiver A CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam 47 age the transceiver GROUND TERMINAL Connect this terminal to a vessel ground to prevent elec trical shocks and interference from other equipment oc curring Use a PH M3 x 6 mm screw not supplied CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8 E Antenna E Supplied accessories A key element in the performance of any communication The following accessories are supplied system is the antenna Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them Mounting bracket For mounting bracket Knob bolts Flat washers M5 E Fuse replacement ch dm 0 One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable If a St fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning track down the source of the problem if possible and replace the dam aged fuse with a new one of the proper rating DC power cable Microphone hanger and screws 3x16 A Fuse rating 10 A E Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or Spa alcohol as they may dam
21. Transmitting 5 After the Test Ack call has been transmitted returns to the normal operation 33 34 6 DSC OPERATION E Receiving DSC calls Receiving a Distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes e Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears and RCV DISTRESS scrolls at the chan nel comment indicator then Channel 16 is selected auto matically Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance lt CU iI N Bee LA Scrolls Appears 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 e Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears and RCV DISTRESS ACK scrolls at the channel comment indicator then Channel 16 is selected automatically Scrolls Appears Receiving a Distress Relay call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes e Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears and RCV RELAY scrolls at the channel com ment indicator then Channel 16 is selected automatically Scrolls TE 1 GPS Bse XL Appears Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowl edgement is received The emergency alarm sound
22. a Position Request call is received DSC appears and RCV POS REQUEST scrolls at the channel comment indicator The beeps sound for 2 minutes e Push CLR to stop the beeps Push ENT to reply to the call push CLR to ignore the call M K LI H EI LI T5 Scrolls INT x D Appears Receiving a Polling Request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Request call is received DSC appears and RCV POLL REQUEST scrolls at the channel comment indicator The beeps sound for 2 minutes e Push CLR to stop the beeps Push ENT to reply to the call push CLR to ignore the call LI ee i D LIL lt P Scrolls Appears DSC OPERATION 6 Receiving a Position Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request Reply call is received DSC and POS REPLY appear in the display e The Latitude and Longitude from the called station is dis played and scrolled at the channel comment indicator in order of Latitude co ordinates and then Longitude co ordinates e NO POSITION scrolls at the channel comment indicator when no position information is received The beeps sound for 2 minutes e Push CLR to stop the beeps Scrolls E Te Appears ee aE ns Cm ee Receiving a Polling Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Reply call is re ceived DSC app
23. acing e Current drain at 13 8 V e Power supply requirement e Frequency stability e Operating temp range e Antenna impedance e Input impedance MIC e Output impedance audio 164 W x 78 H x 139 5 D mm e Dimensions e Weight TX 156 000 161 450 MHz Rx 156 000 163 425 MHz FM 16KOG3E DSC 16K0G2B 25 kHz TX high 5 5 max Max audio 1 5 max 13 8 V DC 10 8 to 15 6 V negative ground Less than 1 5 kHz 20 C to 60 C 50 Q nominal 2 KQ 4 Q Projections not included Approx 1080 g Transmitter e RF output power e Modulation system e Max frequency deviation e Spurious emissions e Adjacent channel power e Audio harmonic distortion e Residual modulation e Audio frequency response Receiver e Receive system e Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD e Squelch sensitivity e Intermodulation rejection ratio 25 W 1 W Variable reactance frequency modulation 5 0 kHz Less than 0 25 uW More than 70 dB Less than 10 at 60 deviation More than 40 dB 1 to 3 dB of 6 dB octave range from 300 to 3000 Hz Double conversion superheterodyne 5 dBu emf typical Less than 2 dBu emf More than 68 dB e Spurious response rejection ratio More than 70 dB e Adjacent channel selectivity e Audio output power More than 70 dB More than 2 0 W at 10 distortion with a 4 Q load All stated specifications are s
24. age transceiver surfaces 45 46 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE E Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your trans ceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting e 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 e 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 compass IMM 7 NOTE Check the installation angle the function display Y may not be easy to read at some angles EXAMPLE E 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 Y CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass NN 1 Using the template on p 55 carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver 2 Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8 3 Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 supplied bolts 5 x 8 mm e Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body 4 Tighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate
25. ammed at power ON for the confirmation Push ENT to set the code 7 This code programming can be performed only once Y e Returns to the normal operation Y After the code programming it can be changed only e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition A by your dealer or distributor e f the different code is input INCORRECT appears Push D While pushing MENU turn power ON to enter MMSI ENT and try steps to O again code programming condition e Turn power OFF in advance MMSI code check gt After the display appears release MENU The 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code can be checked Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 4 Push A or V to select MMSI and push ENT Push MENU for 1 sec to display the 9 digit MMSI DSC e A cursor starts blinking self ID code e The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls at the channel com ment indicator e When no MMSI code is programmed NO MMS appears and warning alarm sounds _ K NANA ca LT of IUIL I aa a ps e Scrolls 5 Input the specified MMSI code by pushing A or V e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively 6 After inputting the 9 digit MMSI code push ENT e CONFIRMATION scrolls at the channel comment indicator 14 6 DSC OPERATION E DSC address ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs 9 digit can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters Programmi
26. channel in step is selected automatically Ths Ths D JI IlIi TAG DSC OPERATION 6 Transmitting a Position Request call Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specified ship s current position etc Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select POS REQUEST then push ENT 3 Push A or V to select the desired pre programmed Individual address or MANUAL INPUT then push ENT e The ID code for the individual can be set in advance p 14 e When MANUAL INPUT is selected set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or W See About Manual Inputting p 22 t Continue to the next page 27 28 6 DSC OPERATION 4 After step O Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator This illustration describes with MANUAL INPUT selection in step 5 Push ENT to transmit the Position Request call e f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the chan nel becomes clear Transmitting 6 After the Position Request call has been transmitted re turns to the normal operation Transmitting a Position Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select POS REPLY then push ENT e POS REPLY item appears after receivi
27. clockwise so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in strument control panel 5 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 instrument control panel to its original place DE D aie 47 EM 9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The transceiver does e Bad connection to the power supply e Check the connection to the transceiver not turn ON No sound from speaker Squelch level is too high e Set SQL to the threshold point e Volume level is too low e Set VOL to a suitable level e Speaker has been exposed to water e Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impos Some channels are for low power or re e Change channels sible or high power can ceive only not be selected e The output power is set to low e Push HI LO on the microphone to select high power Scan does not start e TAG channel is not programmed e Set the desired channels as TAG channels e Beep tones are turned OFF e Turn the Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode tone Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode in Set mode Distress call cannot be MMSI DSC self ID code is not pro Program the MMSI DSC self ID code p 13 transmitted ca 48 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION 10 E Specifications General e Frequency coverage e Mode e Channel sp
28. crophone Lock function ON and OFF p 9 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display du LOW 0am r CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR w Latitude Longitude and UTC time data scroll in sequence Channel comment appears and scrolls if programmed for about 10 sec after the channel selection p 8 DSC appears when DSC channel group is in use ATIS appears when ATIS channel group is in use p 6 SCAN 16 appears during Priority scan SCAN ap pears during Normal scan p 11 DW 16 appears during Dualwatch TW 16 appears during Tri watch p 12 In Set mode indicates and scrolls the selected item p 41 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 11 Appears when a TAG channel is selected DUPLEX INDICATOR p 6 Appears when a duplex channel is selected LOW BATTERY INDICATOR Appears when the battery voltage drops to approx 10 V DC or below DSC INDICATOR Indicates the DSC status e DSC appears when a DSC call is received pgs 23 34 e POS REPLY appears when a Position Reply call is received p 37 GPS INDICATOR Appears while valid position data is received Blinks when invalid position data is received Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number e A appears when a simplex channel is selected In Set mode indicates the selected conditio
29. ct 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 navigation compass DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem peratures below 20 C or above 60 C or in areas subject to direct 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 If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth 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 employs waterproof construction which corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 60529 2001 However once the transceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor mance when used with this transceiver We are not respon sible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non lcom optional equipment PRIORITIES e Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and Distress
30. ears and RCV POLL REPLY scrolls at the channel comment indicator The beeps sound for 2 minutes e Push CLR to oP the ES Scrolls tre 37 38 6 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Test call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Test call is received DSC appears and RCV TEST CALL scrolls at the channel comment indicator The beeps sound for 2 minutes e Push CLR to stop the beeps Push ENT to reply to the call push CLR to ignore the call ale I TOT L ji ICJ K x GPS DSC ma Scrolls _ Appears Receiving a Test Acknowledgement call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Test Acknowledgement call is received DSC appears and RCV TEST ACK scrolls at the chan nel comment indicator The beeps sound for 2 minutes e Push CLR to stop the beeps Push ENT to reply to the call push CLR to ignore the call ap TET FL IC TAG x bar Scrolls GPS DSC LI J Appears E Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes sages and 20 other messages The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook Distress message Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or F to Sn DSC LOG and push ENT MI His L Lil J irm 4 Push A or V to select the desired message push ENT e appears when the unread messages is selected wit Ti NU D Li 5 The message i
31. elect OFFSET TIME and push ENT Scrolls 3 Set the offset time from the UTC Universal Time Coordi nated time using A or V e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition 4 Push ENT to program and to exit the condition Y The local time indication is not available when the GPS Y receiver sentence formatter RMC is connected the 7 transceivers display indicates UTC time only WS E Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans ceiver s functions Scan type Scan resume timer Dual Tri watch Operation beep LCD backlight LCD contrast AF level adjustment and Favorite channel Y Available functions may differ depending on dealer set Z ting SET MODE CONSTRUCTION e Favorite channel e Scan type Starting item SET MODE Turn power OFF 2 While pushing 16 C turn power ON to enter Set mode e SCAN appears at the channel comment indicator 3 After the display appears release 16 C 4 Push 16 C to select the desired item if necessary Push A or V to select the desired condition of the item 6 Turn power OFF then ON again to exit Set mode e Scan resume e Dual Tri watch timer Ro 4 C eT ter Set mode Whil hi turn power ON o enter Set mode ile pus ing urn pow e To select the item Push 3 e To exit Set mode
32. escribes with MANUAL INPUT selection in step 5 Push ENT to transmit the Polling Request call e f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the chan nel becomes clear Transmitting 6 After the Polling Request call has been transmitted re turns to the normal operation Transmitting a Polling Reply call Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select POLL REPLY then push ENT e POLL REPLY item appears after receiving a Polling Request call Scrolls 3 Push A or W to select the desired individual address then push ENT e After pushing ENT Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator me Li Push ENT 4 Push dak to transmit the ons ep call Transmitting 5 After the Polling Reply call has been transmitted returns to the normal operation DSC OPERATION 6 Test Call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible by using other methods When testing on the distress safety chan nel is unavoidable it should be indicated that these are test transmissions Normally the test call would require no further communica tions between the two stations involved Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or W to select TEST CALL
33. g condition e Channel number starts blink ing 4 Push A or F to select the desired channel 5 Push 16 C to program the displayed channel as the call channel e Push CLR to cancel e The channel number stops blinking E Channel comments Memory channels can be labeled with alphanumeric com ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni tion Comment is indicated at the channel comment indicator for about 10 sec after the channel selection and the comment more than 7 characters long automatically scrolls Capital letters small letters except f j K p S v x Z O to 9 some symbols and space can be used 1 Select the desired channel e Cancel Dualwatch Tri watch or Scan in advance 2 While pushing CH DUAL push 16 C to edit the chan nel comment e A cursor and the first charac ter start blinking alternately 3 Select the desired charac ter by pushing A or V e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or backward respectively 4 Repeat step 3 to input all characters 5 Push ENT to input and set the comment e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition e The cursor and the character stop blinking 6 Repeat steps to to program other channel com ments if desired E Microphone Lock function The Microphone Lock function electrically locks A W on the supplied microphone This prevents accidental channel
34. git Individual ID then push ENT e Push CH eDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or backward respectively Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition e Go to the next step after pushing ENT MAA A NWN 4 Push 4 or W to select the desired intership channel then push ENT Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in preferred order e After pushing ENT Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Push ENT 5 Push ENT to transmit the Individual call e f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the chan nel becomes clear e Routine category only is available Transmitting 6 Stands by on the operated channel before entering the DSC menu in step until an acknowledgement call is received e WAITING FOR ACK scrolls at the channel comment indicator IIIT T TAN MIL i LING Scrolls 7 When the acknowledgement is received DSC appears and RCV ABLE ACK or RCV UNABLE ACK scrolls at the channel comment indicator with beeps e Push CLR to stop the beep iii 11 ML of TAL oan Scrolls GPS DSC E Appears Scrolls Appears Unable to comply is received Push ENT to move to the intership channel specified in step then push and hold PTT to communicate your message to the responding ship when Able to comply is received e Push CLR t
35. ignature Icom Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ER SE ed aac i IMPORTANT aE shin taal EEE a spin se i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS r EA i IN GASE OF EMERGENC V2 nn a tn tu i INS FALEATION NOW Bete tinct tcc E es i DOC MS aaa AEE EEE ane oui ili TABLE OF CONTEN FS nn se neue Gaara IV PR CAUTIONS din E ets de V 1 OPERATING RULES sasssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ccccccccsssesseeeeeeeeeesseeeeseeeesseeeesennees 2 4 EFON panels tendent 2 M MICTODRONB Re le Ce 3 E FUNCION GIS DAV nn r a bn do sci a 4 3 BASIC OPERATION etes 5 9 M Channel selection 5 E Receiving and transmitting cece ee eee ee eeeeee eres eae eeeeeeeeeeas 7 E Call channel programming 8 E Channel comments 8 E Microphone Lock function 9 E Display DACKIIOAT na dan cn at nee rss ttes boss 9 M AquaQuake water draining function 9 4 SCAN OPERATION ciciscscescecsassscaeccetscnsvedcecusterveteensstareenceeess 10 11 M SCAN DOS Hansen E 10 E Setting TAG channels ss in ner ee nein ns 11 E Stanno A SCAN en des nettes 11 5 DUALWATCHI TRI WAT CH ccccssecseeeeeeeseenseeeseeeneesneeeeeeeeennes 12 M DES CHIDO Fassia er ccsa cis renter grceaniacan ees ein tana ee 12 MOP er Atl OR aoe cas eek ga lee eed oss eee ease 12 6 DSC OPERATION Se er ac eee 13 40 E MMSI code programming c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaeeeeeeeeeees 13 BDSG address ID oeri re nissan 14 E Position and ti
36. me programming 17 M POSITION INGIGATION Nan Nan 18 M Distress Call apeo Sense 18 E Transmitting DSC AIS es 21 E Receiving DSC calls ss nn disant 34 E Received messages 38 E Automatic acknowledgement sssssssseseseresssrerrrrrrerr renren 40 M ONMS LUMES r a eee 40 T SEFPMODE ranen E 41 43 E Set mode programming UM 41 E SCL IMOGS MS in later en ne Nains re 42 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 44 47 E COMMOCHONG seisa iea ER Ascea r EE 44 E ANEI A NA 45 M FUSE replacemen manra E E EN 45 MANN RE Sen A E A aaa 45 WE Supplied accessories 45 E Mounting the transceiver sssssseenneneeeerrrreesrrrrrrrrerrrrreeee 46 E Optional MB 69 installation 47 9 TROUBLESHOOTING reei hanana aaaeeeaa 48 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 49 51 E Specifications eea tones ti en tent 49 E ODON e E NN dt 51 TL CHANNEL EIST Site eel 52 53 12 TEMPLATE Sn alu at 55 PRECAUTIONS WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to 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 at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder If an incorre
37. mment indica tor Scrolls distress alert contains e Kinds of distress Undesignated distress e Position data Latest 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 receiving an acknowledgement Call repeat mode e RE TRANSMISSION is displayed while transmission Push DISTRESS to transmit a renewed Distress call if desired Push CLR to transmit a the Cancel ACK call to can cel the Call repeat mode e CANCELED is displayed RKO a1WN DSC OPERATION 6 Regular call The nature of the distress call should be included in the dis tress call 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select DISTRESS and push ENT 3 Push A or V to select the nature of the distress push ENT e UNDESIGNATED EXPLOSION FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING CAPSIZING SINKING ADRIFT Disable adrift ABANDONING Abandoning ship PIRACY Piracy at tack and MOB Man overboard are available e The selected nature reoi nedi distress is stored for 10 minutes Scrolls When a GPS receiver NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is connected next steps Current position time pro gramming do not appear Go to step 6 MOQ t Continue to the next page 19 6 DSC OPERATION 4 The position information a
38. mment is indicated at the channel comment indica tor for about 10 sec after the channel selection NO POSITION scrolls when no GPS is connected lt 1 A _ 11 141 TAG Scrolls ro Ci e When the connected GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters the order of input prece dence is RMC GGA GNS and GLL 4 GPS blinks when the GPS data is invalid MOQ E 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 im mediate assistance NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN 4 IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED MQ QQ Simple call 1 Confirm no Distress call is being received 2 While lifting up the key cover push and hold DISTRESS for 3 sec to transmit the Distress call e Emergency channel Ch 70 is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted e While pushing and holding DISTRESS the key backlighting is blinking 3 After transmitting the Distress call the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Ch16 e The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3 5 to 4 5 minutes e DSC REPEAT scrolls at the channel comment indicator Scrolls 4 After receiving the acknowledgment reply using the mi crophone e RCV DISTRESS ACK scrolls at the channel co
39. n p 41 LOW POWER INDICATOR p 7 Appears when low power is selected CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 6 Indicates whether an International INT or U S A USA channel is in use Depends on version CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 5 Appears when the call channel is selected BUSY INDICATOR p 7 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 7 Appears while transmitting E Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications Channel 16 is monitored during both Du alwatch and Tri watch While standing by you must monitor Channel 16 Push 16 C momentarily to select Channel 16 Push CHeDUAL to return to the condition before select ing Channel 16 or push A or V to select an operating channel Convenient When the Favorite channel function is turned ON p 43 A V keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed e The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting p 11 BASIC OPERATION 9 EEE 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 8 and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall
40. nformation scrolls e The stored message has various information e Push CLR to exit the condition e Push and hold CLR for 1 sec to delete the displayed mes sage and returns to DSC menu Other messages 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to DSC LOG and push ENT HO INR Hoe LUDO JR AG DSC OPERATION 6 4 Push A or V to select the desired message push ENT e appears when the unread messages is selected eri TN I TI Ltt LIN Coie Scrolls 5 The message information scrolls e The stored message has various information e Push CLR to exit the condition e Push and hold CLR for 1 sec to delete the displayed mes sage and returns to DSC menu 39 40 6 DSC OPERATION E Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF When a position request or polling request call is received transceiver automatically transmits a position request reply or polling reply call respectively Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select AUTO ni and push ENT 3 Push A or V to turn the automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF 4 Push ENT to set the condition e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition E Offset time This item sets the offset time from the UTC Universal Time Coordinated time 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or W to s
41. ng Address ID 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select ADDRESS push ENT oi D fat TAG CD lt P LT Push A or V to select ADD INDV ID push ENT lt e iii ih Thin PTIT LIA lt gt Scrolls INT GPS 4 Push A or V to set the 9 digit Individual ID push ENT e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition 5 Push A or V to set up to a 10 character ID name e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition 6 Push ENT to program and returns to the normal opera tion DSC OPERATION 6 Deleting Address ID Programming Group ID 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or F to 2o o and push ENT 2 Push A or V to select ADDRESS push ENT HUPEL MITE TAG bd TT HLN _ UUN CII Lit 3 Push A or V to select DEL INDV ID push ENT e When no address ID is ee NO ID is displayed Scrolls 4 Push A or V to set the 9 digit Group ID push ENT 4 Push A or V to select the desired ID name for delet e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ing and push ENT ward respectively e READY appears e Push CLR
42. ng a Position Request call 3 Push A or W to select the desired individual address then push ENT 4 The position information appears Input your position data latitude and longitude directly with A or V p 17 5 After editing the position data push ENT to set Then edit the current UTC time directly with A or V p 17 then push ENT e After pushing ENT Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Transmitting 7 After the Position Reply call has been transmitted returns to the normal operation Scrolls DSC OPERATION 6 Transmitting a Polling Request call Transmit a Polling Request call when you want to know a specific ship is in the communication area etc 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or W to select POLL REQUEST then push ENT 3 Push A or W to select the desired pre programmed Individual address or MANUAL INPUT then push ENT e The ID code for the individual can be set in advance p 14 e When MANUAL INPUT is selected set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or V See About Manual Inputting p 22 Scrolls t Continue to the next page 29 30 6 DSC OPERATION 4 After step Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Push ENT This illustration d
43. nly 4 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 1 W or by means geographical separation CHANNEL LIST 11 e USA channels for U K version only Frequency Frequency MHz Frequency Frequency MHz Frequency Frequency MHz BEA Frequency MHz _ Frequency MHz Ne it y ie Bee ele ie Je ee D _ 13 156 650 156 650 29a 157 150 157 150 esa 156 275 156 275 767 156 825 156 605 85A 167275 157 275 fos 156 150 156 150 14 156 700 156 700 24 157 200 161 800 66A 156 925 156 05 777 156 875 156 875 86 157 905 16102 Cl __ 18 156 750 156 750 25 157 250 161 850 672 156 375 156 575 78A 156 905 156 905 86A 157 05 157 505 osa 156 250 156250 16 156 800 156 800 26 157 300 161 900 68 156 425 156 425 70A 156075 156 975 87 167675 161 975 Los 18600 15600 v7 156050 roeuso a vr so freroo fes vers 1 475 una s7025 fieros eral torre 187 075 07A 156 350 156 350 18A 156 900 156 900 28 157 400 162000 70 156 505 156 525 etA 157 075 157 075 88 157 405 16202 Los 156 400 156 400 194 156 950 156 950 san 157 850 157 850 71 156 575 156 575 a2a 157 125 157 125 88A 157 425 157 405 Los 156 450 156 450 20 157 000 161 600 etA 156075 156 0
44. o return to the normal operation condition e When Unable to comply is received push ENT to return to the normal operation condition After receiving ABLE ACK DSC OPERATION 6 Transmitting an Individual acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call you can transmit an ac knowledgement Able to comply or Unable to comply by using the on screen prompts Quick ACK Also you can send an acknowledgement through the menu system Man ual ACK Quick ACK After an Individual call is received push CLR to stop beep then push ENT Go to step as below Manual ACK Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select INDV ACK the push ENT e NDV ACK item appears after receiving an Individual call lt P xX Thi LIT D D dia TL a TAG Scrolls INT GPS 3 Push A or W to select the desired individual address then push ENT A AN TAG Scrolls t Continue to the next page 23 6 DSC OPERATION 4 Push A or V to select the acknowledgement ABLE 6 After the Individual acknowledgement call has been trans or UNABLE then push ENT mitted the specified channel specified by the calling sta e UNABLE selection will transmit the reason No Reason tion is selected automatically when ABLE is selected Given or returns to the previous condition before entering the e After pushing
45. o the mi crophone appears e Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC 7 Release PTT to receive BASIC OPERATION 3 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level MOA VHF MARINE IC M411 EA DD Microphone NOTE for TOT Time out Timer function The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a preset 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 TOT ap pears on the channel comment indicator Transmission is not possible for 10 sec after this transmission shut down 3 BASIC OPERATION E Call channel programming You can program the call channel with your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall Push both A and F on the transceiver one or more times to select the desired channel group INT USA ATIS or DSC to be programmed 2 Push and hold 16 C for 1 sec to select the call channel of the selected channel group e CALL and call channel number appear 3 Push and hold 16 C again for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps CA to enter the call channel m programmin
46. ppears Set your latitude data 6 Push DISTRESS for 3 sec to transmit the distress call using A or W After setting the latitude data push e While pushing DISTRESS the key backlighting is blinking ENT to set your longitude data e The distress information is stored for 10 minutes e Push CH DUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back e Emergency channel Ch70 is automatically selected and the ward respectively Distress call is transmitted e Push A or V to edit N North latitude or S South latitude when e Push CLR to exit the condition the cursor is on the N or S position and W West longitude or E East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E position e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition 7 After transmitting the distress call the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Ch 16 e The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3 5 to 4 5 min 5 After setting the longitude data push ENT to set the cur rent UTC time using A or W then push ENT e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition After receiving the acknowledgment reply using the mi crophone Scrolls A distress alert contains default e Nature of distress Selected nature of the distress e Position data GPS or manual input position data is held for 23 5 hrs or until the po
47. s for 2 minutes e Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears and RCV RELAY ACK scrolls at the channel comment indicator then Channel 16 is selected automatically L l faa Scrolls Appears N 7 NOTE The alarm sounds when duplicate distress relay Y or distress relay acknowledgement call for individual is Z received within 1 hour NN Receiving an Individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is received The emergency alarm or beeps sound for 2 minutes de pending on the received category e Push CLR to stop the alarm or beeps DSC appears and RCV INDIVIDUAL scrolls at the chan nel comment indicator Scrolls Appears Push ENT to reply the call and select the channel speci fied by the calling station for voice communication de pending on your replying condition See p 23 for Individual acknowledgement call procedure for details push CLR other key to ignore the call DSC OPERATION 6 Receiving a Group call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received The emergency alarm or beeps sound for 2 minutes de pending on the received category e Push CLR to stop the alarm or beeps DSC appears and RCV GROUP scrolls at the channel comment indicator Push ENT to select the channel specified by the calling sta tion for voice ES push CLR to ignore the call nE LI l Pi OAL TAG Scrolls INT x f
48. se for digital communication use Refer to right page for details 77 Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode p 42 PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se Normal scan like Priority scan searches through all TAG quence while monitoring Channel 16 When a signal is channels in sequence However unlike Priority scan detected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other TAG channel than Channel 16 scan becomes Dualwatch until the sig nal disappears 10 E Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scan ning TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group INT USA ATIS or DSC independently Push both A and V to select the desired channel group if desired 2 Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel 3 Push and hold SCANeTAG for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel e TAG appears in the display 4 To cancel the TAG channel setting repeat step 3 e TAG disappears Clearing or setting all tagged channels While pushing HI LO on the microphone push and hold SCANeTAG for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to clear all TAG channels in the
49. selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Push ENT t Continue to the next page 25 26 6 DSC OPERATION 5 Push ENT to transmit the Group call e f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the chan nel becomes clear e Routine category only is available Transmitting 6 After the Group call has been transmitted the specified channel in step is automatically selected a Pa 1 iis H Jia fa LICI fe Push and hold PTT to announce your message to the responding ship Transmitting an All Ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their listening channel When you want to announce a message to these ships within range use the All Ships call function 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or F to select ALL SHES then push ENT Lt bar Scrolls INT GPS lt D lt 3 Push A or V to select the desired category then push ENT e Output power of Routine category is 1 W low power only e The selectable category may differ according to the pro grammed setting Ask soon da dealer for the available categories if h l Li 4 Push A or W to select the desired ITU channel then push ENT e After pushing ENT Channel 70 is automatically selected and READY appears at the channel comment indicator Transmitting 6 After the All Ships call has been transmitted the specified
50. to cancel and exit the condition 77 1st digit 0 is fixed for a Group ID 5 Push ENT to delete the selected address ID and returns to the normal operation t Continue to the next page 16 6 DSC OPERATION 5 Push A or V to set up to a 10 character ID name e Push CHeDUAL or 16 C to move the cursor forward or back ward respectively e Push CLR to cancel and exit the condition 6 Push ENT to program and returns to the normal opera tion Deleting Group ID 1 Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to ADDRESS and push ENT MOTELI FT LE 7 2 JM AG 3 Push A or W to select DEL GROUP ID push ENT e When no group ID is programmed NO ID is displayed Scrolls 4 Push A or W to select the desired ID name for delet ing and push ENT e READY appears 5 Push ENT to delete the selected group ID and returns to the normal operation E 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 Uni versal Time Coordinated time should be input manually They are included automatically when a GPS receiver NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is connected Push MENU to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select POSITION INPUT and push ENT Scrolls 3 The position information appears Set your latitude data using
51. ubject to change without notice or obligation 49 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION Dimensions Boog 50 Unit mm SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION 10 E Option e MB 69 FLUSH MOUNT KIT For mounting the transceiver to a panel 51 52 1 1 CHANNEL LIST e International channels CET HELENE MHZ L_Frequency MHz MHz Frequency MHz MHZ _ Frequency MHz MHz Frequency MHz _ wn TELE luna o2 rse 1o0 leo 12 s8800 156600 2e 100 freroo 166nes toes re teas rosses ce r0s 10 725 15 16 156800 156 800 26 157 300 161 900 66 156325 160 925 767 156 825 156825 86 157 925 161 925 07 17 18 156900 161 500 28 157 400 162 000 68 156425 156 425 78 156 925 161 525 88 157 425 157 405 156 950 161 550 _ s7A 157 850 157 850 69 156 475 156 475 79 156 975 161 575 pa 161 425 161 425 Co 0 00 156500 20 157 000 161 600 6o 156025 10825 707 56505 158525 ao 167 005 rons O 1 DSC operation only 2Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 W and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters 3 UK Marina Channels M1 37A 157 850 MHz M2 P4 161 425 MHz for U K version o
52. wer is turned OFF The Distress call is repeated every 3 5 4 5 min until re ceiving an acknowledgement Call repeat mode e RE TRANSMISSION is displayed Push DISTRESS to transmit a renewed Distress call if desired Push CLR to transmit a the Cancel ACK call to can cel the Call repeat mode e CANCELED is displayed 22 may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid or has not been manu ally updated after 4 hours RNC 1WWNAN DSC OPERATION 6 E Transmitting DSC calls 7 To ensure correct operation of the DSC function please Z make sure you set the squelch correctly p 7 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 INDIVIDUAL then push ENT PP Gm iii titi TT D D faeau TAG gt lt gt Scrolls 3 Push A or V to select the desired pre programmed Individual address or MANUAL INPUT then push ENT e The ID code for the individual can be set in advance p 14 e When MANUAL INPUT is selected set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call with A or V See About Manual Inputting p 22 Scrolls t Continue to the next page 21 22 O DSC OPERATION About Manual Inputting Push A or V to input the 9 di
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