FCC ID: AFJ339400 VHF Marine Transceiver

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM92D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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. THIS IS ............... (name of vessel). 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. LOCATED AT ............... (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance re-

quired. 6. Give 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 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps change to one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station. After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected. 3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate infor-

mation as listed above. iii RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the trans-

ceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoper-

able due to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is dam-

aged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver. 1 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M92D vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icoms state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M92D. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RDANGER!

RWARNING!

CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an ex-

plosion may occur. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. FEATURES This instruction manual includes some functions which are usable only when they are pre-programmed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. 2 PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm

(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-

cal. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing ex-

perts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time. KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away from the vessels magnetic navigation compass. KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat-

tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans-

ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-

cal blast ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere. DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 20C (4F) or above

+60C (+140F). The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces. 3 PRECAUTIONS (Continued) FCC INFORMATION BE CAREFUL! The IC-M92D meets IPX7* requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof pro-

tection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceivers case or the waterproof seal.

* Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-167 is at-

tached. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the trans ceiver when not using it for a long time. Other-

wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex-

hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced. MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before connect ing the supplied/optional equipment. For U.S.A. only:

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-

porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. 4 FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-

cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-

tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-

sures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and re-

ceiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. TABLE OF CONTENTS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................. i RECOMMENDATION ............................................................ i FOREWORD ........................................................................ i IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... i FEATURES ............................................................................ i PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... ii FCC INFORMATION ............................................................. i TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... iv 1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................15 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ..613 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................1419 4 PREPARATION........................................................2026 5 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................27 6 SCAN OPERATION .................................................2832 7 DUAL WATCH/TRI-WATCH .....................................3334 8 DSC OPERATION ...................................................3539 9 OTHER FUNCTION .................................................3539 10 BATTEY CHARGING ..............................................3539 11 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ..................3539 12 MAINTENANCE ......................................................3539 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................3539 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .........................3539 15 VHF MARINE CHANNELLIST ................................3539 16 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .......................3539 5 1 OPERATING RULES Priorities D Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy 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 calls are prohibited under law. D Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-

Privacy fully be used in any way. Indecent or profane language is prohibited. Radio licenses D

(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 crafts identification for radio purposes.

(2) OPERATORS 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 transceiv-

er if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries. A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-

lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regula-

tions. NOTE: Even though the IC-M92D is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83, according to FCC regulations these simplex chan-

nels cannot be lawfully used by the general population in U.S.A. waters. 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger

(with 2 screws) AC adapter

(Different type is supplied depending on the version) D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. This facilitates carry-

ing. Antenna Belt clip Cigarette lighter cable D Belt clip Attach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip Attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION:

NEVER carry the transceiver by hold-

ing the antenna. Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. w Be careful!

Not to break your nails. q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Battery pack D To remove the battery pack:

Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below. To attach the battery pack:

Insert the battery pack in the transceiver completely, then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn. NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans-

ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get-

ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged. Screw position when removing battery Screw position when attaching battery 3 NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot-

tom screw. CAUTION:

When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack correctly. If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If the seal is damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed. NOTE:

When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, waterproof protection may not be guaranteed. Make sure the rubber seal is properly seated in the groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it. Correct position Incorrect position Rubber seal Groove Battery pack Battery pack Front, top, side and rear panels q w e r t Speaker Function display

(pp. 6, 7) y u i o

!0

!1 Microphone Distress button

(p. iii) PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25) Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver. e PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 10) r MENU KEY Push to enter the Menu mode to select from the following menus: Adjustment Mode, Inspection Mode, DSC Calls, DSC Settings, Radio Settings, Configuration, MMSI/GPS Info, MOB, Waypoint or GPS Status. Continued on the next page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and rear panels q w e r t Function display

(pp. 6, 7) y u i o

!0 Speaker

!1 Microphone t VOLUME/SQUELCH KEY [VOL/SQL]

Distress button

(p. iii) Push to enter the volume adjustment mode. (pp. 11, 12) Push again while in the volume adjustment mode to enter the squelch level adjustment mode. 5 y SOFT MENU KEYS [1]/[2]/[3]/[4]

Slide menu by pushing []/[] keys, then push either of the 4 keys to select a menu displayed above on the lower side of the monitor. u CHANNEL UP/DOWN [Y]/[Z] AND LEFT/RIGHT []/[]

KEYS

[Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel. (p. ) Push While in the set mode, selects the setting or value of an item. i CLEAR/LOCK KEY [

Push to clear the selected page and return to the previ-

ous screen. Hold down for 1 second to turn the key lock function ON or OFF. (p. 13) o ENTER KEY Push to select a function, enter the input channel com-

ment, select an item, etc.

!0 CHANNEL 16 KEY [16/C]

Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8) Hold down for 1 sec. to select the call channel. (p. 8) When the call channel is selected, hold down for 3 sec. to enter the call channel programming mode. (p. 11) While in the set mode, push to return to the normal condition. (p. 17)

!1 POWER KEY [

Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF.

Function display q w e r t y u i o !0

!8

!7

!6

!5

!4

!1

!2

!3 q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 2) BUSY Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 10) TX appears while transmitting. w POWER ICON (p. 2) HI appears when high power is selected. LOW appears when low power is selected. e VOLUME LOUD/VOLUME MUTE ICON (p. 12) Volume loud or volume mute icon appears when the functions are set. r CHANNEL GROUP ICON/ WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 9) Selected channel group icon appears between U.S.A. USA, International INT, Canadian CAN. WX appears when the weather channel is selected. The icon blinks while the weather alert function is acti-

vated; blinks when the alert tone is received. PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. ) Appears when call channel is selected. y DUPLEX ICON (p. 2) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. u TAG CHANNEL ICON (p. ) The icon appears while a TAG (favorite) channel is se-

lected. i MAIL ICON (p. ) The icon appears when a message is received. o GPS ICON (p. ) Stays ON when the GPS receiver is activated and a valid position data is received. Blinks when an invalid position data is being received.

!0 AUTO SW ICON (p. ) Blinks when both the Auto Switch function and Auto Tune-

timer are turned OFF.

!1 LOCK ICON (p. ) Appears while the lock function is activated.

!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT (p. 2) Indicates the selected operating channel number.

!3 CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR (p. 2) Indicates the channel name of the selected operating number if programmed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6 1 CHAPTER_CONTINUED

!4 KEY INDICATOR (p. ) Shows the programmed function of the soft keys on the front panel.

!5 TIME ZONE INDICATOR (p. 2) Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is connected, or the time data is manually programmed. When the GPS current time data is invalid, ?? may blink ev-

ery 2 seconds instead of current time data. After 23.5 hours have passed, No Time will appear.

?? may blink every 2 instead of current time data, after 4 hours have passed from the time when the time data was manually programmed. The manually programmed data is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, No Time will ap-

pear. Local appears when the offset time data is set.

(p. 44) No Time appears when no GPS receiver is connected and no time data is manually input.

!6 POSITION INDICATOR (p. 2) Shows the current position data when a GPS receiv-

er is connected, or the position data is manually pro-

grammed. When the GPS position data is invalid, ?? may blink every 2 seconds instead of position data. The last position data is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, No Position will appear.

?? may blink every 2 seconds instead of position data, af-

ter 4 hours have passed from the time when the position data is manually programmed. The manually programmed position data is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, No Position will appear. No Position appears when no GPS receiver is con-

nected and no position data is input manually.

!7 SCAN INDICATOR (p. 2) SCAN 16 appears during a Priority scan; SCAN ap-

pears during a Normal scan. (p. 17) DUAL 16 appears during Dualwatch; TRI 16 appears during Tri-watch. (p. 18) Indicates the battery's remaining power.

!8 BATTERY INDICATOR Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery is over charged. 7 PREPARATION 4 MMSI code check D The 9 digit MMSI code can be checked. q w Push Push then push [ENTER] to enter. Select to return to the previous screen. e

[MENU].

[Y]/[Z] several times to select MMSI/GPS Info, EXIT to return to the main menu screen or BACK MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. NOTE:

This initial code programming can be performed only the first time to turn the power ON. The programming can only be done once. After the programming is completed, it can be re-pro-

grammed only by your dealer or distributor.

q

] turn ON the power. ENT] to Register Your MMSI appears. First, push The opening display appears. MMSI display appears and warning alarm sounds for 2 seconds. Push [

Do not push [CLEAR] while this screen is displayed. Push w e r Select FINISH and push [ENTER] to register. t When MMSI CONFIRMATION screen appears, input the previously registered 9 digited code to confirm the regis-

tration. Then, push [ENTER] to register. Automatically enters the functional mode if the registration is

[Y]/[Z]/[]/[] to select and input with [ENTER]. valid. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 5 BASIC OPERATION Channel selection IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. Channel 16 D 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-

al-watch and Tri-watch. While in the standby condition, you must monitor Channel 16. Call channel D Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 11) and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall. q w

[16/C] to select Channel 16. Push CALLING appears.

[CH/WX] to return to the selected channel before Select Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating chan-

nel. q

[16/C] for 1 second to select Call channel. Hold down CALLING and the call channel number appear. Call channel can be re-programmed. See the Call channel pro-

w gramming on page 10 for details. CH/WX to return to the selected channel before Select the call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel. Push [16/C] key Hold down [16/C] key for 1 second 9 D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels The transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 Inter-

national and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. Weather channels D The IC-M92D has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na-

tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) BASIC OPERATION 5 q w MENU].

[Y]/[Z] to select Radio Settings. Push [

Push U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be se-

lected in sequence. Push

[Y]/[Z] to select CHAN Group. e r Select between USA, INT and CAN. t Select EXIT while the desired channel group is selected to return to the home screen. DUP appears for duplex channels. The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving on another channel, during standby on a regular channel or while scan-

ning. (p. 44) To Select a Weather channel:

Select CH/WX to select a weather channel. WX appears when a weather channel is selected. Weather channel alert icon appears when the alert function is turned ON. To set the Weather Alert:

q w e r Select ON to set the Weather Alert. t Select EXIT while ON is selected to return to the home

[MENU].

[Y]/[Z] to select Radio Settings.

[Y]/[Z] to select WX Alert. Push Push Push screen. WX Alert icon appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-

mitted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-

serve the battery power. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 seconds. For U.S.A. version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min-

utes of continuous transmission. 5 BASIC OPERATION q w Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

Hold down Set the volume and squelch levels with

] for 1 second to turn power ON. Set the volume by pushing ume. Set the squelch level by pushing volume adjustment mode is selected. While in the squelch adjustment mode, pushing [Y] will

[Y]/[Z] to adjust the vol-

[VOL/SQL] while the

[VOL/SQL]. make the noise disappear.

[Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. Push Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this e point. r Select HI/LO to select the output power if necessary. HI appears when high power is selected; LOW when high power is selected. Choose low power for short range communications, choose high power for longer distance communications. Some channels are for low power only. t Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro-

phone. Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission. t Release [PTT] to receive. 11 Call channel programming Call channel is used to access the Call Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Adjusting the volume level The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [Y]/

[Z] keys. BASIC OPERATION 5 q w e desired channel group (U.S.A, International or

[16/C] for 1 second to select the call channel of Select the Canada) to be programmed. (p. ) Hold down the selected channel group. CALLING and call channel number appear.

[16/C] again until long beep stops with two Hold down short beeps. The channel programming mode screen is displayed. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. t Push [ENTER] to program the selected channel as the call channel. The display automatically returns to the main menu screen. q

[VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment Push mode, then adjust the volume level with [Y]/[Z]. The transceiver has 20 volume levels and OFF. With no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, it returns to w the main menu. Push mode.

[VOL/SQL] twice to exit the volume adjustment Adjusting the squelch level The squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [Y]/

[Z] keys. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to its proper level. q

[VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustment Push mode, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open;

10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch. With no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the trans-

w ceiver returns to the main screen. Push return to the main menu screen.

[VOL/SQL] again to exit the adjustment mode and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 5 BASIC OPERATION Volume loud function The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Y]. Volume mute function The volume mute function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Z]. The function does not work when the volume level is al-

ready set to the maximum 20. q w

[VOL/SQL] first, and then while holding it down, Hold down push [Y] to activate the volume loud function. The volume level is set to the maximum level (level 20). The volume icon appears. Push

[ENTER] to turn the volume function OFF.

[VOL/SQL] first, and then while holding it down, The function does not work when the volume level is al-

ready OFF. Hold down push [Z] to activate the volume loud function. The volume level is set to the minimum level (OFF). Volume mute icon appears. Push

[ENTER] to turn the volume mute function OFF. q w The volume mute or volume loud icon appears. 13 Lock function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT]

and [

]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. Push ON and OFF.

] for 1 second to turn the lock function

[CLEAR/

Appears while the lock function is activated. Monitor function This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation. The automatic backlight-

ing can be set in the set mode. (p. 19) Push any key except for The backlight is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds of

[PTT] to turn the backlight ON. inactivity. BASIC OPERATION 5 AquaQuake water draining function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated. Select A beep sounds for 10 seconds to drain water, regardless of the AQUA and hold down the soft key. volume level setting. The transceiver never accepts key operation while the Aqua-

Quake function is activated. The AquaQuake function can not be activated when an optional speaker-microphone is connected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 5 BASIC OPERATION Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear TAG for unwanted channels. Chan-

nels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International and Canada) independently. q w e CH/WX to select the desired channel group. Select While the desired channel is selected on the display, se-

lect the TAG icon on the soft keys. To cancel a TAG channel setting, select the desired TAG channel, then select the TAG icon on the soft keys. appears on the display. disappears. Channel names Each channel can be labeled with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters for easy channel recognition. The programmed names will be indicated at the chan-

nel name indicator of the function display. Capital letters, numbers, 26 types of symbols and space can be used. q w e Select the desired channel. Cancel dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. While the desired channel is displayed, select enter the channel name edtting mode screen. Select the desired character by pushing keys, and then input with [ENTER]. While in the channel name editting mode, push the very right key of the soft keys to change between alphabets, numers and symbols.

[Y]/[Z]/[]/[]

NAME to Select DELETE to delete the selected character and select SPACE to insert a space. To Clear (or set) all tagged channels:

Hold down to select TAG for 3 seconds on the soft keys until a short beep sounds. This clears all tags or tag all channels. r Select FINISH to program the name. Automatically returns to the main mode. The programmed name appears on the dsiplay. 15 Backlight setting This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation. q w BKLT to enter the backlight adjusting mode.

[Y] or [Z] to adjust the brightness level between Select Push 1(minimum) to 7 (maximum) or OFF. The default setting is 3. The display returns automatically to the main manu after 5 sec-

onds without no key operation is been performed. BASIC OPERATION 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 6 SCAN OPERATION Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are available for standby convenience. These functions can be activated simultaneously, depending on the setting in the set mode. PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the TAG for unwanted channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communications. (p. 15) Choose the desired scan type from Priority or Normal in the set mode. NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 WX*

CH 16 CH 03 WX*

CH 03 CH 05 CH 04

Previously selected weather channel.

(when the weather alert function is activated) Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. CH 05 CH 04

Previously selected weather channel.

(when the weather alert function is activated) Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel. 17 Starting a scan Set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan), WX Alert function and Scan Timer function in advance, using the se mode. Push Push TER]. Select to program. To select a scan type:

Select the scan type between Normal scan and Priority scan. q w

[MENU].

[Y] or [Z] to select Radio Settings, then push [EN-

e r Select Normal Scan or Priority Scan and push [ENTER]

Scan Type, then push [ENTER]. t Select BACK to return to the previous page, or simply select EXIT to return to the main menu screen. SCAN appears if Normal Scan is selected, and SCAN 16 apppears if Priority Scan is selected as show below. SCAN OPERATION 6 To scan:

Select SCAN and push on the soft key to start or stop scan-

ning. Pushing [PTT] also stops the scan. When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing for 5 seconds according to the Scan Timer setting. While scanning, push [Y] or [Z] to check which channels have been set as TAG channels or to change the scanning direction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 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/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are oper-

ating on another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Call channel Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9 Dualwatch Tri-watch If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/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 disap-

pears. To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/

Tri-watch, hold down [PTT]. 19 q w Operation Push Push TER]. Select program.

[MENU].

[Y] or [Z] to select Radio Settings, then push [EN-

e r Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch and push [ENTER] to Dual/Tri-Watch, then push [ENTER]. t Select BACK to return to the previous page, or simply select EXIT to return to the main menu screen. DUAL 16 appears if Dualwatch is selected, and TRI 16 app-

pears if Tri-watch is selected as shown below. DUAL 16 or TRI 16 appears, depending on the setting. Select to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch. DSC address ID Programming Individual ID D A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as-

signed a name of up to 10 characters. Enter INDIVIDUAL ID in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q MENU DSC Settings Individual ID

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Push [ADD]. The INDIVIDUAL ID program screen is displayed. e Enter a desired individual ID in the following instruction:

Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. The first digit is specified as 0 for a Group ID. The first two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. DSC OPERATION 8 t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. ID name programming screen is displayed. y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following instruction:

Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. u i Push [123] then [!$?] then [ABC] to select a character group. After entering the ID name, select FINISH by pushing

[Y]/[Z]/[]/[], then push [ENT] to program it. The INDIVIDUAL ID list screen is displayed. Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 8 DSC OPERATION Programming Group ID Enter GROUP ID in the DSC SETTINGS menu. D q MENU DSC Settings Group ID

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) When no group ID is programmed, No ID is displayed. In this case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. Push [ADD]. The GROUP ID program screen is displayed. w e Enter a desired group ID in the following instruction:

Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. The first digit is fixed as 0 for a Group ID. The first two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. r Repeat step e to input the specific 9 digits group code. t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. Group ID name programming screen is displayed. y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following instruction:

Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. u Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group. After entering the ID name, select FINISH pushing [

[Z]/[]/[], then push [ENT] to program it. The GROUP ID list screen is displayed. Y]/

i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. 21 DSC OPERATION 8 e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the INDIVIDUAL ID or GROUP ID list screen. Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. D q Deleting Individual/Group ID Enter INDIVIDUAL ID or GROUP ID in the DSC SET-

TINGS menu. MENU DSC Settings Individual ID/Group ID

(Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) When no address ID is programmed, No ID is displayed. In w this case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. Select a desired ID name (or ID, if no name is programmed) with Dial or [Y]/[Z] to be deleted, then push [DEL]. r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 8 DSC OPERATION Position and time programming A Distress call should include the ships position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Univer-

sal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 format is connected. Manual programming is disabled when a GPS receiver is connected. Manually programmed position and time data will be held for only 23.5 hours. q Enter POSITION INPUT in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU DSC Settings Position Input

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Edit your latitude and longitude position data using Dial, or

[Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. 23 e r After entering the position data, push [ENT] to program it. The UTC time programming screen is displayed, enter the UTC time in the following way:

Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. Select N: North latitude or S: South latitude when the cursor is on the N or S position. Select W: West longitude or E: East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E position. t Push [ENT] to program your position and time data. Return to the DSC SETTING screen. DSC OPERATION 1 e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-

knowledgment call. The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (Call repeat mode), or DSC Cancel call is made (p. 26). Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. Push []/[] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-

tress call information. Push []/[] then push [PAUSE] to pause the Call repeat mode, push [RESUME] to resume it. 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 MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. D q w Simple call Confirm no Distress call is being received. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call. While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and both the key and display backlighting blink. DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted. r After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF]

then reply using the microphone. A distress alert contains (default):

Nature of distress : Undesignated distress Position data

: The latest GPS or manual input position data is held for 23.5 hours, or until the pow-

er is turned OFF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 8 DSC OPERATION D q Distress cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN-

CEL]. r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. w Push [CONTINUE]. Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. t Channel 16 is automatically selected. Report your situation using the microphone. After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e Push [FINISH]. Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. 25 DSC OPERATION 8 r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-

tress call. While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and both the key and display backlight blink. The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes. Regular call D The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-

tress call. q Enter DISTRESS CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Distress Call

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Y]/[Z], then Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [

push Dial or [ENT]. Undesignated, Fire,Explosion, Flooding, Collision, Ground-

ing, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning ship, Piracy or Man Overboard is selectable. The nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes after a selec-

tion is made. e The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 26 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 64) Transmitting an individual call D The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig-

nal to only a specific station. q Enter INDIVIDUAL CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Individual Call

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or Manual Input, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 19) When Manual Input is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call. 27 About Manual Inputting:

Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:

Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. The first digit is specified as 0 for a Group ID. The first two digits are 0 for any coast station ID. e Select Routine, Safety or Urgency as the desired call type using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. NOTE: When a coast station is selected in step w, the voice channel is automatically specified by the coast sta-

tion. Therefore, skip step r and go directly to step t. Continued on the next page. D r Transmitting an Individual call (continued) Select a desired intership channel using [

then push [ENT]. Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the Y](CH)/[Z](CH), recommended order. t A confirmation screen appears. Confirm the call contents. DSC OPERATION 8 u Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re-

ceived. i When the acknowledgement Able to comply is received, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. y Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-

nel becomes clear. Or, when the acknowledgement Unable to comply is re-

ceived, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps and then return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 28 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac-

knowledgement (Able to Comply, Propose New Channel 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:

q an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the When screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. 29 e Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. Able to Comply Unable to Comply

: Make an acknowledgment call without any changes.

: You cannot make an acknowledge-

ment call. The Acknowledgement call (Unable to Comply) can be automatically transmitted, if set. See page 61 for de-

tails. Propose New Channel : You can make an acknowledgement call, but you specify the intership channel. Select a desired intership channel, using Dial, or [Y](CH)/[Z]

(CH), then push [ENT]. The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. r Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. Manual ACK:

q Enter INDIVIDUAL ACK in the DSC CALLS menu. When no Individual call has been received, Individual ACK item will not be displayed. DSC OPERATION 8 t Following screens as shown below are displayed. w Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. e Perform steps the left. e to u, as described in Quick ACK: to y u Comply to the call using the microphone. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30 1 CHAPTER_CONTINUED Transmitting a Group call D The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific group. q Enter GROUP CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Group Call

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Select the desired preprogrammed group address or Manual Input, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. The ID code for the Group call can be set first. (p. 20) When Manual Input is selected, set the 8 digit ID code for the group you wish to call. About Manual Inputting:

Enter a desired group ID in the following way:

Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. The first digit is specified as 0 for a Group ID. The first two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. r A confirmation screen appears. Confirm the call contents. e Select a desired intership channel using [

then push [ENT]. Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the Y](CH)/[Z](CH), recommended order. 31 t Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-

nel becomes clear. y After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u i Announce the information using the microphone. After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-

mal operating mode. DSC OPERATION 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 32 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting an All Ships call D All ships, that have DSC transceiver, 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. q Enter ALL SHIPS CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls All Ships Call

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) r A confirmation screen appears. Confirm the call contents. w Select a desired category, using [

[ENT]. The selectable categories may differ, depending on the pro-

grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the selectable catego-

ries. Y]/[Z], then push e Select a desired traffic channel, using [

[ENT]. The selected channel is displayed. Y]/[Z], then push 33 t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call. If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-

nel becomes clear. y After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u i Announce the message using the microphone. After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-

mal operating mode. Transmitting a Position request call D Transmit a Position request call when you want to know a specific ship's current position. q Enter POSITION REQUEST in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls All Ships Call

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Select the desired preprogrammed Position request ad-

dress or Manual Input, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. The ID code for the Position request call can be set first.

(p. 20) When Manual Input is selected, set the 8 digit ID code for the group you wish to call. DSC OPERATION 8 About Manual Inputting:

Enter a desired address ID in the following way:

Select the desired number usuing [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. The first digit is specified as 0 for a Group ID. The first two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. e A confirmation screen appears. Confirm the call contents. Continued on the next page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 34 D Transmitting a Position report call DSC OPERATION 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 36 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Reply call D Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. When the POSITION ACK in DSC Settings is set to Auto TX (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call. Quick Reply:

q a Position Request call is received, beeps sound When and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. Push [INFO] to display the Position Request call information. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. The Position Reply confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. w Push [ACK]. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be-

low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. 39 Manual Reply:

q Enter POSITION REPLY in the DSC CALLS menu. If no Position Request call has been received, the POSITION REPLY item will not be displayed. MENU DSC Calls Position Reply

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) DSC OPERATION 8 r While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be-

low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. w Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using

[Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen as shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude posi-

tion and UTC time data as follows:

The Position Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time data. Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. Select N: North latitude or S: South latitude when the cursor is on the N or S position. Select W: West longitude or E: East longitude when the cur-

sor is on the W or E position. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 40 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Report Reply call D Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report Request call is received. Push [INFO] to display the Position Report Request call infor-

mation. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. Quick Reply:

q a Position Report Request call is received, beeps When sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. 41 e The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is dis-

played. Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be-

low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. Manual Reply:

q Enter POSITION REPORT REPLY in the DSC CALLS menu. If no Position Report Request call has been received, the PO-

DSC OPERATION 8 e The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis-

played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. MENU DSC Calls Position Report Reply

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) SITION REPORT REPLY item will not be displayed. w Select a desired Position Report Request call to be re-

plied, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be-

low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 42 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Reply call D Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received. When the POSITION ACK in DSC Settings is set to Auto TX (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. Push [INFO] to display the Polling Request call information. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. Quick Reply:

q a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and When the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. The Polling Reply confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. w Push [ACK]. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be-

low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. 43 DSC OPERATION 8 Manual Reply:

q Enter POLLING REPLY in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Polling Reply

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) If no Polling Request call has been received, the POLLING REPLY item will not be displayed. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be-

low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. w Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using

[Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. e The Position Polling Reply call confirmation screen is dis-

played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 44 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test call D Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test-

ing on the distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate that these are test transmissions. Normally the test call would require no further communica-

tions between the two stations involved. q Enter TEST CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Test Call

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) w Select a desired preprogrammed individual address, or Manual Input, then push [ENT]. The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 19) When Manual Input is selected, set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call. 45 About Manual Inputting:

Enter a desired address ID in the following way:

Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[]/[]. Push [ENT] to set it. To move the cursor, select either arrow, or , then push

[ENT]. The first digit is specified as 0 for a Group ID. The first two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. e A confirmation screen appears. Confirm the call contents. r Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-

nel becomes clear. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. DSC OPERATION 8 t After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 46 8 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call D When the TEST ACK in DSC settings is set to Auto TX

(p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. Quick ACK:

q a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen When as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen as shown below is displayed, and then returns to the nor-

mal operating mode. Push [INFO] to display the Test call information. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. 47 Manual ACK:

q Enter TEST ACK in the DSC CALLS menu. If no Test call has been received, the TEST ACK item will not MENU DSC Calls Test ACK

(Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) be displayed. w Select a desired Test call to reply to, using [

push [ENT]. Y]/[Z], then DSC OPERATION 8 The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen as shown below is displayed, and then returns to the nor-

mal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 48 8 DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls Receiving a Distress Call D When a Distress Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds. RCVD DISTRESS pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 49

[EXIT]

Push to return to the normal operating mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58)

[CH 16]

Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance. If you havent pushed any key within 10 seconds, the oper-

ating channel automatically switches to Channel 16. Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement D When a Distress Acknowledgement to other ship is received:

The emergency alarm sounds. RCVD DISTRESS ACK pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. DSC OPERATION 8

[EXIT]

Push to return to the normal operating mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58)

[CH 16]

Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance. If you havent pushed any key within 10 seconds, the oper-

ating channel also switches to Channel 16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 50

[EXIT]

Push to return to the normal operating mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

[CH 16]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance. If you havent pushed any key within 10 seconds, the oper-

ating channel also switches to Channel 16. 8 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Call D When a Distress Relay call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds. RCVD DISTRESS RELAY pops up and the LCD back-

light blinks. Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 51 Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement D When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received:

The emergency alarm sounds. RCVD DIST RELAY ACK pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. DSC OPERATION 8

[EXIT]

Push to return to the normal operating mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

[CH 16]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance. If you havent pushed any key within 10 seconds, the oper-

ating channel also switches to Channel 16. NOTE: If a duplicate call is received within 1 hour after receiving the Distress Relay or Distress Relay Acknowl-

edgement call, the alarm does not sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 52 8 DSC OPERATION Receiving an Individual Call D When an Individual Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-

egory.

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. The Call is stored in the Received Call Log. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[ACK]

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) Push to display the INDIVIDUAL ACK screen to re-

ply to the Call, and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication, depending on your situation. See page 30 for details of the Individual Acknowledgement procedure. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 53 When INDIVIDUAL ACK is set to Auto ACK (Unable), the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmit-

ted and Received Call Logs. Receiving a Group Call D When a Group Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. RCVD GROUP CALL pops up. The LCD backlight blinks q for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-

egory. DSC OPERATION 8

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) Push to monitor the specified channel for an announce-

[CH xx*]

* xx is specified by the calling station. (Example: 08) ment from the calling station. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 54 8 DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships Call D When an All Ships Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-

egory.

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) Push to monitor the specified channel for an announce-

[CH xx*]

* xx is specified by the calling station. (Example: 16) ment from the calling station. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 55 Receiving a Geographical Area Call D When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL CALL pops up. The LCD back-

light blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Cat-

egory. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-

egory. DSC OPERATION 8

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) Push to monitor the specified channel for an announce-

[CH xx*]

* xx is specified by the calling station. ment from the calling station. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob-

lem with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area Calls are received, regardless of your position. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 56 8 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Request Call D When a Position Request Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD POS REQUEST pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next q screen automatically appears. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 57

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) Push to display the POSITION REPLY screen and

[ACK]

send a reply to the Call. (p. 39) When POSITION ACK is set to Auto TX, the transceiv-

er automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Re-

ceived Call Logs. Receiving a Position Report Call D When a Position Report Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD POSITION REPORT pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next q screen automatically appears. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. DSC OPERATION 8

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 58 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call When a Polling Request call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD POLLING REQUEST pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next q screen automatically appears. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. 59

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) Push to display the POLLING REPLY screen to reply

[ACK]

to the Call. (p. 43) When POSITION ACK is set to Auto TX, the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. D Receiving a Test Call When a Test Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD TEST CALL pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next q screen automatically appears. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. DSC OPERATION 8

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log.

[INFO]

Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) Push to display the TEST ACK screen to reply to the

[ACK]

Call. (p. 37) When TEST ACK is set to Auto TX, the transceiver au-

tomatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 62 8 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call D When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD TEST ACK pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. If you havent pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next q screen automatically appears. w Push either softkey to select a desired action. Transmitted Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log-

book. q Enter TX CALL LOG in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Transmitted Call Log

(Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) w Push [

[ENT]. p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push e Push

[p] or [q] to scroll the message contents.

[EXIT]

Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-

ing mode. The transceiver exits the DSC mode. continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-

ceived Call Log. r t To delete the displayed message, push [DEL]. The confirmation screen appears, then push [OK] to delete. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 63 Received Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes-

sages and 50 other messages, and the messages can be used as a supplement to your logbook. blinks when there is an unread message. D q Distress message Enter RCVD CALL LOG in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU DSC Calls Received Call Log

(Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) w p] or [q] to select Distress, then push [ENT]. Push [

The messages are stored in Distress, if its format specifier is Distress. DSC OPERATION 8 e p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push Push [

[ENT]. The message in the unopened file has not been read. r Push

[p]/[q] to scroll the message contents. t y To delete the displayed message, push [DEL]. The confirmation screen appears, then push [OK] to delete. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 64 8 DSC OPERATION D q Other messages Enter RCVD CALL LOG in the DSC Calls menu. MENU DSC Calls Received Call Log

(Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) w p] or [q] to select Other, then push [ENT]. Push [

The messages are stored in Other, if its format specifier is oth-

er than Distress. e p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push Push [

[ENT]. The message in the unopened file has not been read. 65 DSC Settings D Position Input (See page 22) D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21) D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to Auto TX or Manual TX. When an Individual, Position Request, Position Report, Poll-

ing Request or Test Call is received, the transceiver auto-

matically transmits an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Position Report Reply*, Polling Reply or Test Acknowl-

edgement Call, respectively.

*Only when the received Position Report call requires a reply. When INDIVIDUAL ACK is set to Auto TX, the trans-

ceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgment call including Unable to Comply (No Reason Given) after re-

ceivng the Individual call. q Enter either INDIVIDUAL ACK, POSITION ACK, TEST ACK in the DSC Settings menu. MENU DSC Settings Individual ACK

(Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) MENU DSC Settings Position ACK MENU DSC Settings Test ACK DSC OPERATION 8 w to select Auto TX or Manual TX, then push Rotate Dial

[ENT]. Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu.

(default)

(default)

(default) e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 66 10 BATTERY CHARGING Battery caution Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-

ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg-

radation of battery performance. R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. D Battery caution R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above +60C (+140F). High temperature buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-

heated car, or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. 67 R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery by itself is not waterproof. R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture or may cause an explosion. R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire. R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not described in this instruction manual. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind-

ness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discol-

ored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-

pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause overheating, a fire, or cause the battery to rupture. CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specific temperature range for the transceiver and the battery itself (20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)). Using the battery out of its specific temperature range will reduce the batterys performance and battery life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not work prop-

erly because it is out of its operating temperature range. BATTERY CHARGING 10 R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex-

tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the bat-

tery to stop charging. WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery char-

ger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not com-

pletely charged by the specific time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specific time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture. WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: 0C to +45C (+32F to +113F). Icom recom-

mends charging the battery at +20C (+68F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range, and battery performance or battery life may be reduced. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature en-

vironment (above +50C (+122F)) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as follows:

20C to +50C (4F to +122F) (within a month) 20C to +35C (4F to +122F) (within three months) 20C to +25C (4F to +122F) (within a year) D Charging caution Charge the battery pack at least once every six months, even if it has been not used for a long period of time. The battery pack will have slowly self-discharged, even though it has not been used. If the battery pack is left for a long period without being charged, its life cycle will be shorter, or worse, it will never accept a charge again. Due to the characteristics of the Li-ion rectangular battery, the battery pack may change its shape as the charge and discharge cycles are repeated. This is a normal phenomenon, and it is quite safe to continue to use the pack, as long as it is properly handled. However, when the shape of the battery pack is so changed that the battery pack or battery cover can not be correctly attached to the transceiver, it is time to replace it with a new one. Otherwise, the transceiver can be damaged due to the loss of air tightness. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 68 10 BATTERY CHARGING Regular battery charger D Regular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S The supplied BC-204 with BC-147 provide regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF Optional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC-205 + BC-145S D The optional BC-205 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-205 depending on ver-

sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required. Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF BC-147S CP-25 or optional OPC-515L* (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L

(for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-

515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: Black line :

69 BC-145S AC adapter CP-25 or optional OPC-515L* (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L

(for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-

515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: Black line :

Rapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S D The optional BC-197 allows up to 6 Li-ion battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally required. Six BC-157S charger adapter An optional AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Battery pack AC adapter

(Purchased separately) Transceiver Turn power OFF AD-157S charger adapters are installed in each slot. DC power cable (OPC-656)

(Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A)

*Abou the OPC-656 Red line : Black line :

BATTERY CHARGING 10 IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.

(This illustration is described with the BC-160.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 70 12 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 05 04 03A 01A 06 07 02 03 02 03 INT 01 05A 06 Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 01 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04A 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05A 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 06 156.350 160.950 07A 156.350 156.350 08 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 09 156.500 156.500 10 156.550 156.550 11 12 156.600 156.600 13* 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 14 15* 156.750 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 17* 156.850 156.850 156.900 161.500 18A 156.900 156.900 156.950 161.550 19A 156.950 156.950 20* 157.000 161.600 157.000 157.000 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13*

14 15*

16 17*

08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15*

16 17 18 19A 20 20A 18A 19 20 23 22 21A 22A 24 25 INT 21 26 27 28 26 27 28 23A 24 25 Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive USA 21 157.050 161.650 21A 157.050 157.050 21b Rx only 161.650 157.100 161.700 22A 157.100 157.100 157.150 161.750 23 157.150 157.150 157.200 161.800 24 25 157.250 161.850 25b Rx only 161.850 157.300 161.900 26 157.350 161.950 27 28 157.400 162.000 28b Rx only 162.000 156.025 160.625 60 156.075 160.675 61A 156.075 156.075 156.125 160.725 62A 156.125 156.125 156.175 160.775 156.175 156.175 64 156.225 160.825 64A 156.225 156.225 156.275 160.875 65A 156.275 156.275 156.325 160.925 66A* 156.325 156.325 67 156.375 156.375 65 65A 66 66A 67 66A 67*

60 61 63A 64A 65A 61A 64 62 63 79 78A INT 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75*

76*

77 78 Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive USA 68 156.425 156.425 68 156.475 156.475 69 69 70 RX only 156.525 70 71 156.575 156.575 71 156.625 156.625 72 72 156.675 156.675 73 73 74 156.725 156.725 74 75* 156.775 156.775 75*

76* 156.825 156.825 76*

77* 156.875 156.875 77*

156.925 161.525 78A 156.925 156.925 156.975 161.575 79A 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.625 80A 157.025 157.025 157.075 161.675 81A 157.075 157.075 157.125 161.725 82A 157.125 157.125 83 157.175 161.775 83A 157.175 157.175 83b Rx only 161.775 157.225 161.825 84 157.225 157.225 157.275 161.875 157.275 157.275 157.325 161.925 84 84A 85 85A 86 83A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83 84 85 85 86 86 80 81 82 INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive USA 157.325 157.325 86A 157.375 161.975 87 157.375 157.375 87A 157.425 162.025 88 157.425 157.425 88A 88 88 87 87 WX channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency (MHz) Receive Transmit 162.550 RX only 162.400 RX only 162.475 RX only 162.425 RX only 162.450 RX only 162.500 RX only 162.525 RX only 161.650 RX only 161.775 RX only 163.275 RX only

* Low power only. 71 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. SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 14 Specifications General D Frequency coverage Mode Channel spacing Operating temp. range Current drain (at 7.4 V)

(approximately) Power supply requirement

: Tx 156.025157.425 MHz Rx 156.050163.275 MHz

: FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B)

: 25 kHz

: 20C to +60C

: TX high 1.5 A Max. audio 0.50 A

: 7.4 V DC norminal

(negative ground)

: 10 PPM (20C to +60C)

: 50 nominal Frequency stability Antenna impedance Dimensions (approximately) : 61.2(W) 141.4(H) 43.2(D)mm Weight (approximately)

: 2.4(W) 5.6(H) 1.7(D) inch

(Projections not included)

: 295 g/10.4 oz with BP-275 Transmitter D Output power Modulation system Max. frequency deviation Adjacent channel power Spurious emissions

: 5 W/1 W

: Variable reactance frequency modulation

: 5.0 kHz

: 70 dB

: -68 dBc (typical)

: 0.25 V (typical)

: 0.35 V typical (at threshold) Receiver D Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) Squelch sensitivity Intermodulation rejection ratio : 70 dB (typical) Spurious response rejection ratio:

70 dB (typical) Adjacent channel selectivity : 70 dB (typical) Audio output power

: 0.35 W typical at 10% distor-

tion with an 8 load (External)

: 0.7 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8 load (Internal) All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 72 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Options BP-275 Li-ion battery pack 7.4V 1590mAh (Typical) Li-ion battey pack. The battery pack must be charged with the supplied BC-204 or the optional BC-205. BC-204 regular charger + BC-147S ac adapter Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as sup-

plied with the transceiver. BC-205 rapid charger + BC-145S ac adapter + OPC-

515L dC power cable For rapid charging of battery pack. HM-167 speaker microphone Full sized waterproof speaker-microphone including alliga-

tor type clip to attach to your shirt or collar, etc. FA-SC59V antenna CP-25 cigarette lighter cable For charging the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette light-

er socket. (For BC-204) MB-109 belt clip MB-96F leather belt hanger Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor-

mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. 73 1 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as General Population Use in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for Gen-

eral Population Use. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

W ARNING FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 01-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compli-

ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recom-

mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-

magnetic Fields RF and Microwave. The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip

(MB-109), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-275). To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-

ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for general popu-

lation use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

CAU TION DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF ex-

posure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-

sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the transmit indicator appears on the LCD. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch. ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on page 28 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the re-

cipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. 75 AVERTISSEMENT Votre radio Icom produit une nergie lectromagntique de radiofrquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Elle est conue pour une utilisation grand public, dans un environnement non contrl. Cet appareil a t valu et jug conforme, 2,5 cm, aux limites d'exposition aux RF de la FCC, pour une utilisation grand public. En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matire de niveaux d'nergie et d'nergie lectromagntique de RF et d'valuation de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l'exposition humaine :

Supplment C, dition 01-01, du Bulletin OET de la FCC, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. Norme de lAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) : IEEE C95.1-

1992 sur les niveaux de scurit compatibles avec lexposition humaine aux champs lectromagntiques de radiofrquences (3 kHz 300 GHz). Norme de lANSI : IEEE C95.3-1992 sur la mthode dvaluation recommande du champ magntique potentiellement dangereux des radiofrquences et des micro-ondes. Les accessoires qui suivent sont approuvs pour une utilisation avec ce produit. L'utilisation d'accessoires autres que ceux prciss peut entraner des niveaux d'exposition aux RF suprieures aux limites tablies par la FCC en matire d'exposition aux RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture (MB-109), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-275). CAUTION Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition une nergie lectromagntique de RF se situe dans les limites permises par la FCC pour une utilisation grand public, veuillez en tout temps respecter les directives suivantes :

MISE EN GARDE SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 1 NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu'une antenne approprie y soit fixe, car ceci risque d'endommager la radio et causer une exposition suprieure aux limites tablies par la FCC. L'antenne approprie est celle qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spcialement autorise par le fabricant pour tre utilise avec cette radio. NE PAS mettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de l'appareil (50% du facteur d'utilisation). mettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation peut causer une exposition aux RF suprieure aux limites tablies par la FCC. La radio est en train dmettre lorsque le tmoin du mode de transmission s'affiche sur l'cran ACL. La radio mettra si vous appuyez sur le bouton du microphone. TOUJOURS tenir l'antenne loigne d'au moins 2,5 cm de votre corps au moment d'mettre et utiliser uniquement l'attache pour ceinture Icom illustre la p. 28, lorsque vous attachez la radio votre ceinture, ou autre chose, de faon vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF suprieure aux limites fixes par la FCC. Pour offrir vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qualit de transmission possible, tenez l'antenne au moins 5 cm de votre bouche et lgrement de ct. Les renseignements ci-dessus fournissent l'utilisateur toute l'information ncessaire sur l'exposition aux RF et sur ce qu'il faut faire pour assurer que cette radio fonctionne en respectant les limites d'exposition aux RF tablies par la FCC. Interfrence lectromagntique et compatibilit En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'nergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interfrences avec d'autres appareils ou systmes. Pour viter de telles interfrences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs o une signalisation lexige. NE PAS faire fonctionner l'metteur dans des secteurs sensibles au rayonnement lectromagntique tels que les hpitaux, les aronefs et les sites de dynamitage. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 76 MEMO MEMO A-7005D-1EX Printed in Japan 2012 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan