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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM506 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M506 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icoms state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-
free operation. We appreciate you making the IC-M506 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of technology rst. Many hours of research and development went into the de sign of your IC-M506. FEATURES D
Built-in Class D DSC
Integrated AIS Receiver
NMEA 2000 Connectivity
2 Minutes Last Call Voice Recording
Superb Active Noise Cancelling
25W Two-Way Hailer and Horn
IPX8 Submersible Plus
Optional COMMANDMICIV HM-195 CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR-
OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. i 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-M506. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING!
CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock. For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Op-
eration is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Cet appareil est conforme au CNR-310 dIndustrie Canada. Son exploitation est autorisee sous reserve que lappareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable. 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 description 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, hold down [DIS-
TRESS] for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a
coast station.
automatically selected. 3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate in-
formation as listed above. ii W ARNING RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Expo-
sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a mini-
mum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure com-
pliance requirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels. For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter verti-
cally between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons
(such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna eld by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the al-
lowable MPE level set by FCC. iii FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO-
SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. Determining MPE Radius THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA-
DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI-
MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM. AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPRATEURS RADIO LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES PERSONNES SITUES DANS LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXI-
MALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT DE RF SUPRIEURE L'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE FIXE PAR LA FCC. L'OPRATEUR RADIO EST RESPONSABLE D'ASSURER QUE LES LIMITES D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE SOIENT RESPECTES EN TOUT TEMPS PENDANT LA TRANSMISSION RADIO. L'OPRATEUR RADIO DOIT S'ASSURER QU'AUCUNE PERSONNE PRSENTE NE SE SITUE L'INTRIEUR DU RAY-
ON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE. tablir le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible ON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMIS-
SIBLE EST D'ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPUL DANS LE BUL-
LETIN OET 65 DE LA FCC. CETTE DISTANCE ESTIME TIENT COMPTE D'UN SYSTME INSTALL SUR UN NAVIRE UTILISANT LA PUISSANCE MAXIMALE DE LA RADIO ET DES ANTENNES DONT LE GAIN MAXIMAL EST DE 9dBi. AVERTISSEMENT Icom exige que l'oprateur radio se conforme aux exigences de la FCC en matire d'exposition aux radiofrquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dpasse pas 9dBi doit tre xe une distance minimale de 5 mtres (mesure depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne) verticale-
ment au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le personnel qui peut s'y trouver. Il s'agit de la distance de scurit minimale prvue pour satisfaire aux exigences de conformit en matire d'exposition aux RF. Cette distance de 5 mtres est tablie en fonction de l'exposition maximale admissible scuritaire de 3 mtres tablie par la FCC, laquelle on ajoute la hauteur d'un adulte (2 mtres); cette distance convient pour tous les navires. Dans le cas des embarcations sans structure convenable, l'antenne doit tre xe de faon maintenir une distance minimale de 1 mtre verticalement entre cette antenne (mesure depuis son point le plus bas) et la tte de toute personne prsente; toutes les personnes prsentes doivent se tenir l'extrieur d'un rayon d'exposition maxi-
male admissible de 3 mtres. Ne pas mettre l'aide de la radio et de l'antenne lorsque des personnes se trouvent l'intrieur du rayon d'exposition maximale admissible de cette antenne, moins que ces personnes (comme le conducteur ou l'oprateur radio) ne soient protges du champ de l'antenne par un cran mtallique reli la masse. Le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible quivaut la distance minimale que cette personne doit maintenir entre elle et l'axe de l'antenne pour viter une exposition aux RF suprieure au niveau d'exposition maxi-
male admissible x par la FCC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 iv FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re-
quired to correct the interference at his own expense. NOTE A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the U.S.A. version transceiver. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be afxed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con-
trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. EXAMPLE v PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock. RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow-
er source of more than 13V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.
place the transceiver where normal operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away from the vessels magnetic navigation compass. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below 20C (4F) or above +60C (+140F) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceivers surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea-
son. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods of time. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meet IPX8 requirements and the optional HM-195 COMMANDMICIV meet IPX7 re-
quirements for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiv-
ers case or the waterproof seal.
* Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads and AF Out leads. For U.S.A. only
Changes or modications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device 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. COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Ja-
pan and the United States. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......................................................................... i IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................. ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......................................... iii AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPRATEURS RADIO ...... iv FCC INFORMATION ............................................................ v NOTE .................................................................................... v PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... vi TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... vii 1 OPERATING RULES .......................................................1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................2-7
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...........................................................7 3 PREPARATION................................................................8
.............................................8 4 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................9-15
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..........................................14 Channel selection Receiving and transmitting Call channel programming Channel name programming Microphone Lock function Front panel Function display Speaker Microphone Soft key function MMSI code programming
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Description Operation Adjusting the display back-light level AquaQuake water draining function Scan types Setting Favorite channels Starting a scan
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...........................15 5 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................16-17
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...........................................................17 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............................................18
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...................................................................18 7 DSC OPERATION ....................................................19-73
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..72 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................74-78
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..............................................................76 DSC address ID Position and time programming Distress call Transmitting DSC calls Receiving DSC calls Received Call log Transmitted Call log DSC Settings Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder Intercom operation RX Speaker function Hailer operation Horn function
Description
Voice scrambler operation Voice recorder function About AIS AIS Classes Function display About the detail screen AIS Settings
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..............................................78 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) .................79-88
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...............................................................87 10 NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions)....89
.................................................................89 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ...............................91-100
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..................................................97 12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ...............101-107
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............................................106 Connections Antenna Fuse replacement Cleaning Supplied accessories Mounting the transceiver MB-132 installation Microphone installation Menu screen operation Menu screen items Conguration items Radio Settings items
Specications Options 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......................108-109
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.....................................................................109 14 CHANNEL LIST ...........................................................110 15 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................111 16 TEMPLATE ..................................................................112 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 viii 1 OPERATING RULES D Priorities
and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
on another channel.
Privacy D
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fully be used in any way.
Radio licenses D
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE You may require a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed, but required to be. If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate govern-
ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your crafts identication 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. If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries. 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.
Even though the transceiver is capable of opera-
tion on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels cannot be lawfully used by the general population in USA waters. 1
Front panel Speaker q Function display (p. 5) w e CH ENT CH MENU CLEAR r t y u
!1 o!0 i q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp. 23, 24) Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call. w ENTER KEY [ENT]
Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on. e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS []/[]
Push to switch to the previous or next key function that is assigned to the soft keys. (p. 7) Push to select the desired character or number in the table while in the channel name, position, MMSI code programming mode, and so on. (pp. 8, 13, 22) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [CH]/[CH]
Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. While scanning, push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 16) t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR]
Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ-
ous screen. y MENU KEY [MENU] (p. 91) Push to enter or exit the Menu screen. u DIAL/POWER SWITCH [PWR]
When the power is OFF, hold down for 1 second to turn ON power. (p. 11)
Hold down for 1 second to turn OFF power.
Rotate to select the operating channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on.
Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on.. i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9)
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Speaker q Function display (p. 5) w e CH ENT CH MENU CLEAR r t y u
!1 o!0 i o SQUELCH DIAL Rotate to adjust the squelch level.
!0 SOFT KEYS Desired functions as described below can be assigned in the Menu screen. Scan [
Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.
] (p. 17) AIS [
] (p. 86) Push to display AIS plotter on the left side of screen. Channel/Weather channel [
Push to selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel.
]* (pp. 9, 11) High/Low [
Push to set the power to high or low.
] (p. 11) SCBL [
Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF.
] (p. 78) PLAY [
Push to enter voice recoder menu.
] (p. 78) RX Speaker [
Push to turn the RX Speaker mode ON or OFF.
] (p. 75) LO/DX [
Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF.
]* (p. 11) Favorite channel [
] (p. 17) Dualwatch/Tri-watch [
] (p. 18)
Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. Push to stop a Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated.
Push to set or clear the displayed channel as a Favorite
(Tag) channel.
Hold down for 3 seconds to clear or set all Favorite channels in the selected channel group. 3 Name [
Push to enter the channel name programming mode.
] (p. 13) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Backlight [
] (p. 15) Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness ad-
justment mode.
]/[]/[]/[] or rotate Dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
Log [
Push to enter RCVD CALL LOG in the DSC CALLS menu.
] (p. 65)
!1 VOLUME DIAL Rotate to adjust the volume level. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
Function display q w e tr y ou i
!0
@0
!9
!8
!7
!6
!5
!4
!1
!2
!3 q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (p. 11)
appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch is open.
appears while transmitting. w POWER ICON (p. 11)
25W appears when high power is selected. 1W appears when low power is selected. e RX SPEAKER ICON (p. 75) Appears while in the RX Speaker mode. 5 r CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10)
A selected channel group icon, U.S.A. USA, Interna-
tional INT or Canadian CAN appears, depending on the transceiver version. WX appears when the weather channel is selected. t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Call channel is selected. y DUPLEX ICON (p. 10) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. u FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 18) Appears when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected. i MESSAGE ICON Blinks when there is an unread DSC message. o GPS ICON
Stays ON when the GPS receiver is activated and valid position data is received. Blinks when invalid position data is being received.
!0 SWITCH ICON (p. 69) Appears when the CH 16 SWITCH in DSC Settings is set to OFF.
!1 LOW BATTERY ICON Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approximately 13 V DC or less.
!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Shows the selected operating channel number.
!3 CHANNEL NAME FIELD The channel name appears, if programmed. (p. 13)
!4 KEY ICON (p. 7) Shows the programmed function of the soft keys on the front panel.
!5 TIME ZONE INDICATOR
Shows the current time when a GPS receiver is con-
nected, or the time is manually programmed.
2 seconds instead of the current time. After 23.5 hours has passed, NO TIME will appear.
will blink every 2 seconds instead of the current time, after 4 hours have passed from when the time was manually programmed. The manually programmed time is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, NO TIME will appear. LOCAL appears when the offset time is set. MNL appears when UTC appears when tence format is included in the GPS signal. The date information appears when tence format is included in the GPS signal. NO TIME appears when no GPS receiver is connect-
ed, and no time is manually input. the time is manually programmed. the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS sen-
the RMC GPS sen-
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
!6 POSITION INDICATOR
Shows the current position when a GPS receiver is
connected, or the position is manually programmed.
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onds instead of position. The last position is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, NO POSITION will appear.
have passed from when the position is manually programmed. The manually programmed position is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, NO POSITION will appear.
NO POSITION appears when no GPS receiver is connected, and no position is manually input.
!7 COURSE INDICATOR Shows the course of your vessel.
!8 SPEED INDICATOR Shows the speed of your vessel.
!9 SCAN INDICATOR
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)
@0 LOCAL ICON (p. 11) Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
Speaker Microphone q w e Microphone Speaker r q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (pp. 11, 12) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
Push either key to check favorite channels, change scan-
ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 11, 18) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 11)
While holding down [HI/LO], turn ON the power to turn
the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 14) r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9)
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9)
7 Soft key function
Various functions can be assigned to the soft keys. When a key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the soft key, as shown below. Consult your Icom dealer for de-
tails concerning which functions are pre-programmed into the keys. Soft keys are also used for select the icon in the menu screen.
(p. 91) D
Soft key function selection or is displayed beside the key icon, pushing When
[] or [] sequentially shows the previous or next group of key functions that is assigned to the soft key. Push Push
*
*Push this key to start and stop scan. The order of the key icons may differ, depending on the preprogramming. PREPARATION 3 r t y e to enter all 9 digits. Repeat step After entering the 9 digit code, FINISH is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it. The MMSI CONFIRMATION screen is displayed. MMSI code programming
The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. This initial code setting can be performed only once. After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been pro-
grammed, this programming is not necessary. q
w
e
Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
Push [ENT] to start the MMSI code programming.
normal operating screen. In this case, the transceiver cannot make a DSC call. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again. Enter your MMSI code in the following manner:
]/[]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial. u
i
Enter your MMSI code again for confirmation.
e through t. When your MMSI code programming is successfully com-
pleted, the screen as shown below is briey displayed.
The programmed MMSI code can be checked in the MENU screen. (p. 92) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 BASIC OPERATION 4
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 automatically monitored dur-
ing both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Channel selection Channel 16
Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
Push [CH/WX]* to return to the screen displayed before you selected Channel 16, or push [](CH) or [](CH) to select an operating channel. 9 9 Call channel D Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call channel. The Call channels can be programmed, and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group, for quick recall. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. (p. 13)
Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of the selected channel group.
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gramming. (p. 13) Push [CH/WX]* to return to the screen displayed before you selected Call channel, or push [](CH) or [](CH) to select an operating channel. BASIC OPERATION 4 Channel group selection D There are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International channels and Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specied for the operating area. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select Radio Settings, and then push [ENT]. e Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select CHAN Group, and then push [ENT]. t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. y Push [](CH) or [](CH) to select a channel.
Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
nels.
Channel group icon appears r Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select the desired channel
group, and then push [ENT].
groups can be selected. the When International channel group is selected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 4 BASIC OPERATION D Weather channels The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel or while scanning. (p. 16) q
Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel.
appears when the Weather Alert function is in turned ON. (p. 78) Push [
Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
](CH) or [](CH) to select a channel. w
nels. When weather alert is OFF. When weather alert is ON.
Receiving and transmitting
Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. q w Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. Set the audio and squelch levels. (p. 15)
First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output level. After that, adjust the squelch level until the noise just disappears. e r
Change the channel group. (p. 10) Push [
Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
](CH) or [](CH) to select a channel. (pp. 9, 10) nels.
t
y
appears and audio is heard.
Push [LO/DX] to turn the receive Attenuator function ON or OFF, if necessary.
Push [HI/LO] to select the output power, if necessary.
when low power is selected.
power for longer distance communications.
u Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your normal voice level.
appears.
11 i Release [PTT] to receive. Information
The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page 80 for details. Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
To maximize the readability of your transmit-
ted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. NOTE for the TOT (Time-out Timer) function
The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission beyond a preset time period after the transmission starts. 10 seconds before transmission is cutoff, a beep sounds to indicate the transmission will be shut down and TOT appears in the channel name eld. Transmission is not possible for 10 seconds after this shut down. BASIC OPERATION 4 iu Microphone CH ENT CH MENU CLEAR y r 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 4 BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming
You can program the Call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA or CAN) to be programmed. (p. 10) w Push [MENU]. e Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select Radio Settings, and then push [ENT]. r Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select CALL CHAN, and then push [ENT]. t Rotate Dial or push [](CH)/[](CH) to select a channel. y Push [ENT] to program the displayed channel as the Call channel.
13 Channel name programming
Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , .
q
w
e
](CH) or [](CH) to select a channel. Push [
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vated. Push [NAME] to open the channel name programming screen.
Enter the desired channel name in the following manner:
]/[]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT].
r Repeat step e to input all characters. t Push [], [], [] or [] to select FINISH, then push
[ENT] to set the name and return to the previous screen. BASIC OPERATION 4 Microphone Lock function
The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [], [] and the [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access.
While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, hold down
[PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Micro-
phone Lock function ON or OFF.
[HI/LO]
[Y]/[Z]
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 14 4 BASIC OPERATION
Adjusting the display back-
light level
AquaQuake water draining function The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions. The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF. Depending on the preprogramming, the adjustment method differs, as described below.
Push [BKLT] to show the backlight adjustment screen. Ro-
tate Dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key back-
light, and then, push [ENT].
sets the selected backlight level, and returns to the normal mode. The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may mufe the sound coming from the speaker. A buzzing sound is heard when this function is activated. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select AQUA QUAKE, icon and then push the soft key below the icon.
While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is activated to clear water away from the speaker grill.
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ter, regardless of the volume level setting.
the AquaQuake function is activated. When the AquaQuake function is activated. 15 SCAN OPERATION 5 Scan types
Scanning is an efcient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan and a Normal scan. When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 98) Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scan-
ning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the next page for details.) Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p. 97) PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02 WX*
CH 16 CH 03 WX*
CH 03 CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04
*When the weather alert function is activated.
*When the weather alert function is activated. The Priority scan sequentially searches through all Favor-
ite channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, the scan becomes a Dualwatch until the signal disappears. The Normal scan, like the Priority scan, sequentially searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike the Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set as a Favorite channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 5 SCAN OPERATION Setting Favorite channels
For more efcient scanning, add desired channels as Favor-
ite channels, or clear the Favorite on unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning. Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each channel group (INT, USA, or CAN). q w e
r
10) Select the desired channel group. (p. Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel.
] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel. Push [
appears on the display. To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step
disappears. e. Clearing (or setting) all Favorite channels
Hold down [] for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all Favorite channel settings in the selected channel group.
Starting a scan
First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 97) q w e r
10) Select the desired channel group. (p. Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left. Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan.
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ing a Normal scan.
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appears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during a Priority scan.)
Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume the scan.
Channel 16 during a Priority scan. To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step t r.
Starting a Normal scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received. Push
[SCAN]
17 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 6 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 and Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9 Call channel Dualwatch Tri-watch
watch pause on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disap-
pears.
Tri-watch scan, hold down [PTT].
q w e
r Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating Operation Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 97) Push [
channel. Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
Tri-watch.
To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again.
Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25. Tri-watch starts. Signal is received on Call channel. Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears. Signal received on Channel 16 takes priority. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 DSC OPERATION 7
D A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as-
signed a name of up to 10 characters. DSC address ID Programming Individual ID q Enter INDIVIDUAL ID in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
MENU DSC SET Individual ID
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w
Push [ADD].
t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
select either arrow, or , then push [ENT].
u After entering the ID name, select FINISH using [Y]/[Z]/
[]/[], then push [ENT] to program it.
e
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push [ENT]. The rst digit is specied as 0 for a Group ID. The rst two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
19 i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. D Programming Group ID q Enter GROUP ID in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
MENU DSC SET Group ID
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w
Push [ADD].
e Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push [ENT]. The rst digit is xed as 0 for a Group ID. The rst two digits are 0 for any Coast station ID. r Repeat step e to input the specic 9 digits group code. DSC OPERATION 7 t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
y
u
Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
select either arrow, or , then push [ENT].
After entering the ID name, select FINISH using dial or
[Y]/[Z]/[]/[], then push [ENT] or Dial to program it.
i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 7 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual/Group ID q Enter INDIVIDUAL ID or GROUP ID in the DSC SET-
TINGS menu.
MENU DSC SET Individual ID/Group ID
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name, then push [DEL]. e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the INDIVIDUAL ID or GROUP ID list screen.
r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. 21 DSC OPERATION 7 e r
After entering the position, push [ENT] to program it. The UTC time programming screen is displayed, enter the UTC time in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push [ENT]. Position and time programming
A Distress call should include the ships position and time. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal 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 or NMEA 2000 format is con-
nected.
connected.
only 23.5 hours. q Enter POSITION INPUT in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
MENU DSC SET Position Input
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Edit your latitude and longitude position using Dial, or [
[Z]/[]/[].
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push [ENT]. Y]/
on the N or S position.
is on the W or E position. t
Push [ENT] or Dial to program your position and time.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 7 DSC OPERATION 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 Conrm no Distress call is being received. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call.
e
After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call.
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (Call repeat mode), or DSC Cancel call is made. (p. 27)
]/[] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
]/[] then push [PAUSE] to pause the Call repeat mode, push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it. both the key and display backlighting blink.
Distress call is transmitted. r After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF]
then reply using the microphone.
A distress alert default contains:
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF.
23 DSC OPERATION 7 D Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-
tress call. e The Distress call conrmation screen is displayed.
Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.
MENU DSC Distress Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) q Enter DISTRESS CALL in the DSC menu. r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-
tress call.
both the key and display backlighting blink.
w Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then
push Dial or [ENT].
Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning ship, Piracy or Man Overboard is selectable.
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tion is made. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 7 DSC OPERATION t After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call.
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (Call repeat mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27)
]/[] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
]/[] then push [PAUSE] to pause the Call repeat mode, push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it. y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM OFF] then reply using the microphone. y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM OFF] then reply using the microphone.
A distress alert contains:
w.
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF.
A distress alert contains:
w.
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turn 25 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 position and UTC time as follows:
Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time.
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
on the N or S position.
is on the W or E position. DSC OPERATION 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 26 7 DSC OPERATION D Distress cancel call q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN-
CEL]. r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. w
Push [CONTINUE].
t Channel 16 is automatically selected.
mode. e Push [FINISH].
27
Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Transmitting an individual call D The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig-
nal to only a specic station. q Enter INDIVIDUAL CALL in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Individual Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) CHAPTER CONTINUED 7 About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
select either arrow, or , then push [ENT].
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
w
Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or Manual Input, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
code for the individual you wish to call.
When a coast station is selected in step w, the voice channel is automatically specied by the coast sta-
tion. Therefore, skip step r and go directly to step t. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 28 7 DSC OPERATION e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/
[Z](CH), then push [ENT].
recommended order. t Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call.
becomes clear. r A conrmation screen appears.
y 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. 29 CHAPTER CONTINUED 7
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps and then select the intership channel specied in step r.
called cannot use the channel.
o. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. Then push [EXIT]
to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). Or, when the acknowledgement Unable to comply is re-
ceived, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. o After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. Convenient!
When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER is connected to your transceiver, you can transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without needing to enter the targets MMSI code. See pages 70 and 84 for more details. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30 7 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 When an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. 31 e Select one of three options, then push [ENT].
any changes.
The Acknowledgement call (Unable to Comply) can be automatically trans-
mitted, if set. See page 66 for details.
call, but you specify the intership chan-
nel. Select a desired intership channel, using dial, or [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT]. The Individual ACK conrmation screen is displayed. r Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. t The screens shown below are displayed. CHAPTER CONTINUED 7 Manual ACK:
q Enter INDIVIDUAL ACK in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Individual ACK
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
will not be displayed. w Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. y u Reply to the call using the microphone. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e Perform steps ginning on the previous page. e to u, as described in Quick ACK:, be-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 32 7 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Group call D The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specic group. q Enter GROUP CALL in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Group Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed group address or Manual Input, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
group you wish to call.
33 e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/
[Z](CH), then push [ENT].
recommended order.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
select either arrow, or , then push [ENT].
r A conrmation screen appears.
y After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. DSC OPERATION 7 t
Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call.
becomes clear. u i Announce the information using the microphone. After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 34 e
Select a desired trafc channel, using Dial or [
push [ENT].
Y]/[Z], then r A conrmation screen appears.
7 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 All Ships Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select a desired category, using Dial or [
[ENT].
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grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the selectable categories. Y]/[Z], then push
35 t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call.
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. DSC OPERATION 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 36 7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Request Call
(U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a specic ships current position, etc. q Enter POSITION REQUEST in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Position Request
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or Manual Input, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
code for the individual you wish to call. e A conrmation screen appears.
37 r
Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call.
y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. becomes clear. DSC OPERATION 7 t After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. i 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 38 7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Call Transmit a Position Report Call when you want to announce your own position to a specic ship and receive an answer back. q Enter POSITION REPORT in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Position Report
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or Manual Input, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
code for the individual you wish to call. e
A conrmation screen appears.
39 DSC OPERATION 7 r
Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call.
becomes clear. When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows:
t After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating mode.
Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time.
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
is on the N or S position.
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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 7 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Request Call D Transmit a Polling Request Call when you want to know a specic vessel is in the communication area, or not. q Enter POLLING REQUEST in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Polling Request
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or Manual Input, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
code for the individual you wish to call.
41 About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
e
A conrmation screen appears.
r
Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call.
y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. becomes clear. DSC OPERATION 7 t After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. i 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 42 7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan-
nels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on a 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 Test Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired address ID in the following way:
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
w Select a desired pre-programmed individual address, or Manual Input, then push Dial or [ENT].
the individual you wish to call.
43 e A conrmation screen appears.
r
Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call.
becomes clear. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. DSC OPERATION 7 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 44 7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the TEST ACK in DSC settings is set to Auto
(p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. Quick ACK:
q When a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. 45
Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. The Test ACK conrmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. Manual ACK:
q Enter TEST ACK in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Test ACK
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
be displayed. DSC OPERATION 7 e The Test ACK conrmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. w Select a desired Test call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen shown below 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 46 7 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
(p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call. Quick Reply:
q When a Position Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. 47
Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. The Position Reply conrmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. Manual Reply:
q Enter POSITION REPLY in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Position Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
REPLY item will not be displayed. DSC OPERATION 7 r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. w Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows:
e The Position Reply call conrmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call.
Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time.
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
is on the N or S position.
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sor is on the W or E position. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 48 7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report call is received. Quick Reply:
q When a Position Report call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.
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tion. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 49 Manual Reply:
q Enter POSITION REPORT REPLY in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Position Report Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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TION REPORT REPLY item will not be displayed. DSC OPERATION 7 e The Position Report Reply call conrmation screen is dis-
played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. w Select a desired Position Report Request call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below 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 50 7 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
(p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. Quick Reply:
q When a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.
Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. The Polling Reply conrmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. w Push [ACK]. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. 51 Manual Reply:
q Enter POLLING REPLY in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU DSC Polling Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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PLY item will not be displayed. w Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. DSC OPERATION 7 e The Polling Reply call conrmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below 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 52 7 DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls Receiving a Distress Call
D When a Distress Call is received:
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD DISTRESS pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
[ACPT]
Push to accept the call. And then, push [CH 16] to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and then monitor it, as a coast station may require assistance.
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w Push a soft key to select your desired action. ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69) Push
[IGN]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log. 53 Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement D When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is received:
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD DISTRESS ACK pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. DSC OPERATION 7
[IGN]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) w Push a soft key to select your desired action.
[ACPT]
Push to accept the call. And then, push [CH 16] to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and then monitor it, as a coast station may require assistance.
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ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69) Push 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 54
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACPT]
Push to accept the call. And then, push [CH 16] to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and then monitor it, as a coast station may require assistance.
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ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69) Push 7 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Call D When a Distress Relay call is received:
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. RCVD DISTRESS RELAY pops up and the LCD back-
light blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. w Push a soft key to select your desired action.
[IGN]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log. 55 DSC OPERATION 7
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACPT]
Push to accept the call. And then, push [CH 16] to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and then monitor it, as a coast station may require assistance.
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ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69) Push D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received:
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD DIST RELAY ACK pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. w Push a soft key to select your desired action.
[IGN]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 56 7 DSC OPERATION Receiving an Individual Call D When an Individual Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Cat-
egory. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. 57
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACK]
Push to display the INDIVIDUAL ACK screen to re-
ply to the Call, and select the channel specied by the calling station for voice communication, depending on your situation. See page 30 for details of the Individual Acknowledgement procedure. When INDIVIDUAL ACK is set to Auto (Unable), 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. Receiving a Group Call D When a Group Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD GROUP CALL pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. DSC OPERATION 7
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACPT]
Push to monitor the channel specied by the calling sta-
tion (Example: 08) for an announcement from the call-
ing station. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 58
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACPT]
Push to monitor the channel specied by the calling sta-
tion (Example: 16) for an announcement from the call-
ing station. 7 DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships Call D When an All Ships Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. 59 Receiving a Geographical Area Call D When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL CALL pops up. The LCD back-
light may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. DSC OPERATION 7
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACPT]
Push to monitor the channel specied by the calling sta-
tion (Example: 08) for an announcement from the call-
ing station. 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 60 7 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Request Call D When a Position Request Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD POS REQUEST pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. 61
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACK]
Push to display the POSITION REPLY screen and send a reply to the Call. (p. 47) 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. Receiving a Position Report Call D When a Position Report Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD POSITION REPORT pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. DSC OPERATION 7
[EXIT]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 62 7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call When a Polling Request call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD POLLING REQUEST pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. 63
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACK]
Push to display the POLLING REPLY screen to reply to the Call. (p. 51) When POSITION ACK is set to Auto, 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 alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
RCVD TEST CALL pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. DSC OPERATION 7
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
[ACK]
Push to display the TEST ACK screen to reply to the Call. (p. 45) 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 64 7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Received ACK pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category.
w Push a soft key to select your desired action.
[EXIT]
Push to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
DSC mode.
continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-
ceived Call Log. 65 Received Call log
The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes-
sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook.
blinks in the upper right corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC message. D q Distress message Push the soft key [LOG] to enter RCVD CALL LOG in the DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen.
MENU DSC Received Call Log
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w
Y] or [Z] to select Distress, then push [ENT]. Push [
appears when there are unread DSC messages. appears when there are no unread DSC messages. DSC OPERATION 7 D Other messages q Push [LOG] to enter RCVD CALL LOG in the DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen.
MENU DSC Received Call Log
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w
Y] or [Z] to select Others, then push [ENT]. Push [
appears when there are unread DSC messages. appears when there are no unread DSC messages. e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push
[ENT].
r Rotate Dial or Push [
contents. Y] or [Z] to scroll the DSC message t
y To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
Continued on the next page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 66 7 DSC OPERATION D Other messages (Continued) e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push
[ENT].
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 Transmitted Call Log
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) r Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents.
DSC call type. w Push [
[ENT]. Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push e Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. r
t To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. t
y To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 67 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, Polling Request or Test Call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Polling Re-
ply or Test Acknowledgement Call, respectively. 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 or TEST ACK in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC SET Individual ACK
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
MENU DSC SET Position ACK
MENU DSC SET Test ACK DSC OPERATION 7 w
to select Auto TX or Manual TX, then push Rotate Dial
[ENT].
(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 68 7 DSC OPERATION D Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv-
er switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, when this setting is set to OFF, the function enables the transceiver to remain on the operating channel, even after receiving a Distress call. q Enter CH 16 SWITCH in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC SET CH 16 Switch
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Rotate Dial to set the Channel 16 Switch function to Auto
(No Delay), 10 Second Delay or OFF, then push [ENT].
(default) 69 Auto (No Delay)
: After receiving a Distress call, and
[ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation screen, the transceiver immediately switches to Channel 16. 10 Second Delay : After receiving a Distress call, and
[ACPT] is pushed on the confirma-
tion screen, the transceiver remains on the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16.
(default)
: Even after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver remains on the operat-
ing channel.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. appears. OFF
DSC OPERATION 7 D DSC Data Output Select an option for the DSC Data Output function. When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the trans-
ceiver send the DSC data from its NMEA Output port to a connected device. q Enter DSC DATA OUTPUT in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC SET DSC Data Output
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Rotate Dial to set the DSC Data Output function to All Sta-
tion, List Station or OFF, then push [ENT].
D Alarm Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat-
egory or Status. q Enter ALARM in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC SET Alarm
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Rotate Dial to select the status, then push [ENT].
selectable. (default: ON)
(default) All Station : Outputs the call from any vessel from the NMEA Output port. List Station : Outputs the call from any vessels listed on the OFF Individual ID screen.
: Does not output any call to the external equip-
ment. e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e r Rotate Dial to set the Alarm setting to ON or OFF. 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 70 7 DSC OPERATION D Channel 70 Squelch level Set the squelch level on Channel 70. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN. OPEN is completely open. q Enter CH 70 SQL Level in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC SET CH 70 SQL Level
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Rotate Dial to adjust the squelch level until the noise just disappears, then push [ENT].
D DSC Loop Test The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX signals at the AF level. q Enter DSC LOOP TEST in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC SET DSC Loop Test
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Push [ENT] to start the DSC loop test.
(default) e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
OK appears. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e If NG appears in step w, either or both TX and RX DSC circuits has a problem. In that case, you will have to send the transceiver to your nearest dealer for repair. 71 DSC OPERATION 7 Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder
When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER is connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can be transmitted to a selected AIS target, without needing to enter the targets MMSI code. In this case, the call type is automati-
cally set to Routine. See page 102 for connecting instructions. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Step 1: Transponders operation q w
Select a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan-
ger list display.
the AIS target is displayed.
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erwise, you cannot make an individual DSC call using the tran-
sponder. Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, and then push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired voice chan-
nel*.
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mended order.
* When a coast station is selected in step q, a voice channel will be specied by the coast station, therefore you cannot change the channel. The transponder will display Voice Channel is specied by the Base station, in this case.
e Transponders display Push [DSC] to transmit an individual DSC call to the AIS target.
Transceivers display becomes clear.
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play DSC Transmission FAILED. Transponders display Transceivers display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 72 7 DSC OPERATION
r After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display DSC Transmission COMPLETED.
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tered the voice channel selection screen in step w.
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ment is received. Transponders display Transceivers display Step 2: Transceivers operation t When the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound.
If the acknowledgement Able to comply is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then select the intership channel specied in step w.
Able to comply is received Unable to comply is received y After the communication is nished, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
73 called cannot use the channel.
of the AIS target on the display. If the acknowledgement Unable to comply is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then return to the operating channel before you entered the MENU screen. TRANSPONDER
[Y]
[Z]
[CLEAR]
[DSC]
Intercom operation
The optional Intercom function allows you to talk between the deck and the cabin. The optional HM-195 COMMANDMICIV is required for Intercom operation. Connect the HM-195 COMMANDMICIV as described on page 106.
q
w Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
even if the power is OFF. Push [INCM] to enter the Intercom mode. e
Hold down [INCM CALL] to sound the intercom beeps.
while holding down [INCM CALL].
OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 r
t After releasing [INCM CALL], hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
listeners display.
To adjust the transceivers intercom volume level, rotate Dial.
(Dial) on the HM-195. After releasing [PTT], you can hear the response through the speaker. On the callers display On the listeners display y To return to the normal operating mode, push [EXIT]. While in the Intercom mode, the transmit and receive func-
tions are disabled. When the transceiver is transmitting, the Intercom function is disabled. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 74 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS RX Speaker function
The RX Speaker function enables you to hear the received audio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer. Connect a PA speaker as described on page 83. Hailer operation
The IC-M506 has a hailer function for voice amplication over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to talk a hailing party. q
[RX Push
] to enter the RX Speaker mode. Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4
) as described on page 83.
q Push [HAILER] to enter the Hailer mode. w
Rotate Dial or push [
er volume level, and then push [ENT].
appears. Y]/[Z]/[]/[] to adjust the RX Speak-
Appears w Hold down [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level.
e To return to normal operating mode, push [RX
disappears.
]. To adjust the audio output level in the RX Speaker mode, hold down [RX
] for 1 second to display the RX Speaker volume level adjustment screen, and then rotate Dial. After adjusting, push [ENT] to set it. 75 e Push [EXIT] to return to normal operating screen. While in the hailer mode, the transmit and receive func-
tions are disabled. When the transceiver is transmitting, the hailer function is disabled. Horn function
D Automatic foghorn function The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available for varying conditions. One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds. UNDERWAY PATTERN TYPE 5s1 STOP SAIL TOW Two 5-second blasts (separated by 2 seconds) every 120 sec-
onds. One 5-second blast followed by two 1-second blasts (each separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. One 5-second blast followed by three 1-second blasts (each separated by 2-seconds) every 120 seconds. 120s 5s1 2s 120s 5s1 1s 2s 5s1 1s 120s 2s 120s OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the trans-
ceiver. See page 83 for connection details. USAGE Motor vessel underway and making way. Motor vessel underway but stopped (not making way). Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel
(underway or anchored), vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (underway or at anchor), or a vessel towing or pushing another ahead. Vessel under tow (manned). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 76 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS q Enter Auto Foghorn in the HORN menu.
MENU HORN Auto Foghorn
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) D Manual Horn function q Push [HORN] to enter the Horn mode. w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired foghorn pat-
tern, and then push [ENT}. e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the foghorn level.
20 steps.
r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
Appears t To return to normal operation, select [OFF] in the Auto Fog-
horn menu. 77 w Hold down [HORN] to sound a horn.
below is displayed.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating screen. While in the Horn mode, the transmit and receive functions are disabled. When the transceiver is transmitting, the Horn function is disabled.
Voice scrambler operation The voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must activate the scrambler function. You also need to program the scrambler code in the Menu screen. (p.98) q Select an operating channel except Channel 16, 70 or weather channels.
w Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF. D Programming scrambler codes There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. Set the code in the SET mode. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code, as well as the same scrambler unit. See page 98 for scrambler code setting details. OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 Voice recorder function
This transceiver has automatic recording function which can record the last 120 seconds of the receiving signal. This voice recorder uses EEPROM to save the recorded voice data. EEPROM needs to be changed when it is used more than 30,000 hours. Contact your Icom dealer or distrib-
uter for advice. q Start recording automatically when the signal is received.
recording 3 seconds after the signal is lost. w Push [PLAY] to play back the recorded voice.
appears while playing.
e Push [STOP] to return to nor-
mal operating screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 78 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) About AIS 9
AIS (The automatic identication system) used primarily for collision-risk management and navigation safety. It automati-
cally transmits and receives vessel information such as the vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position data, speed, course, destination and more. Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on the VHF maritime mobile band. The information helps to identify other nearby vessels or stations by displaying the received data on a plotter or a radar screen. Other vessel
(Class A AIS) Other vessel
(Class B AIS) Vessel information Your vessel
(Class B AIS) Base Station 79 AIS Classes
There are seven types of AIS stations; vessels, base stations, Search and Rescue (SAR), Aids to Navigation (AtoN), Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART), MOB (Man OverBoard) and EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)-
AIS. There are two classes of AIS units, which are installed on vessels; Class A and Class B. Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all SOLAS vessels, as described below, are required to install a Class A AIS transponder:
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voyages.
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tional voyages.
voyages. A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperability with Class A units, but not to impact the Class A network. Many commercial vessels, and some leisure craft, not clas-
sied as requiring a Class A unit, choose to install a Class B unit to avoid accidents at sea. Function display
There are three display types; plotter, target list and danger list, and you can select your desired type using the [DISP]
key. q Push [MENU]. w Select AIS in the menu screen.
e Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to adjust the plotter range. D Plotter display After select AIS in the menu screen, the plotter display appears. If the GPS is connected and it receives signals from a satellite. It shows the display range and the icons of the AIS targets. w q y e r t AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9 q DISPLAY TYPE Shows the selected display type. You can select the dis-
play type from AIS SET in the menu screen (P.87)
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sents North.
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sents the direction your course is heading.
w RANGE/CPA INFORMATION
Shows the range information from your vessel to the se-
lected AIS target.
Shows the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 6 nm
(nautical miles) and TCPA (Time to CPA) is within 60 minutes of your vessel. e BEARING/TCPA INFORMATION
Shows the bearing information from your vessel to the selected AIS target.
Shows TCPA information of the selected AIS target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is within 60 minutes of your vessel. r TARGET BOX
Shows the selected AIS target.
[ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target. 1 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 80 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) w q y e r t t YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon is displayed in the center of the display.
in the direction you are heading, in 45 degrees steps.
the top of the plotter display.
essel moves less than 2 knots, the icon is displayed as
. Shows the selected display range. y DISPLAY RANGE
Push [](CH) or [](CH) to select display range.
selectable.
Icon Description AIS target: Vessel The tip of the target triangle automatically points in the direction its heading. The icon blinks when the AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. (Dangerous target) AIS target: Lost target*
The target triangle is marked with a diagonal line. AIS target: Base Station AIS target: Search and Rescue (SAR) AIS target: Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Waypoint AIS target: AIS-SART, MOB and EPIRB-AIS
* A vessel is regarded as a Lost target after a specied period of time has passed since the vessel last transmitted data. The Lost target icon disappears from the plotter display 6 minutes and 40 seconds after the vessel was regarded as a Lost target. Ask your dealer for details. 81 D Target list display In the plotter display, push [DISP] to switch to the target list display, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your ves-
sel, and the closest target is located on the top of the list.
Push [] or [] to select an AIS target.
Push [INFO] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS tar-
get. (p. 83)
Push [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target. AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9 D Danger list display In the target list display, push [DISP] to switch to the dan-
ger list display, which helps you to nd any dangerous target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is within 60 minutes of your vessel.
Push [] or [] to select an AIS target.
Push [INFO] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS tar-
get. (p. 83) q q w w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the transponder. w TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following AIS target information:
, if the name is programmed.
q THE NUMBER OF DANGEROUS TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the transponder. w DANGER TARGET INFORMATION Shows the following dangerous target information:
, if the name is programmed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 82 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) About the detail screen
The detail screen shows information about the selected AIS target. The contents differ, depending on the AIS class. In the detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the details screen.
Push [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen.
Rotate Dial or push []/[] to scroll the page. D Content lists of Class A vessels DETAIL screens
approach
length
Starboard side to Antenna length Example of detail screen
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
83 D Content lists of Class B vessels DETAIL screens
approach
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
length
Starboard side to Antenna length
D Content lists of Base Station targets DE-
TAIL screens
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9 D Content lists of SAR targets DETAIL screens
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
D Content lists of AtoN targets DETAIL screens
(REAL, VIRTUAL)
length
Starboard side to Antenna length
( ON POS : ON Position, OFF POS : OFF Position) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 84 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of AIS-SART targets DETAIL screens D Content lists of MOB targets DETAIL screens
length
Starboard side to Antenna length
Approach
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
Approach
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
85
length
Starboard side to Antenna length
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9 D AIS combo display AIS plotter can be displayed in transceiver mode. q Push [AIS] to display AIS plotter on the left side of screen.
Push [](CH) or [](CH) to select an operating chan-
nel.
Push [] and [] or [] and [] to select vessel.
Push [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the
A soft key [INFO] will appear. selected AIS target. D Content lists of EPIRB-AIS targets DETAIL screens
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proach
Longitude)
(H: High, L: Low)
length
Starboard side to Antenna length
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 86 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) AIS Settings
AIS settings can be customized from AIS SET in the menu screen.. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select AIS SET icon and then push the soft key below the icon.
D CPA/TCPA In this menu, you can edit alarm settings for AIS receiver.
You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF. D Select the display type for AIS plotter.
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resents North.
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sents the direction your course is heading.
87
The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at anchor or drifting is unreliable, and therefore the CPA and TCPA data may not be calculated correctly. If a vessel is an-
chored in your alarm zone, the unreliable data can cause the collision alarm to sound many times, even if there is no real danger. To prevent this, when the anchored vessels SOG is less than this set value, the Slow Warn function assumes that vessels COG is xed towards your vessel and an alarm will sound. q Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to input the value between 0.1 and 4.9 kt (in 0.1 kt steps), or select OFF. (default: 1.0 kt) w Push [ENT] to save and return to the Menu mode. NOTE: If other vessels at anchor or drifting come into your alarm zone, the Slow Warn alarm will sound again. Only if the previous vessel disappears from the Dangerous List
(p. 82), and then re-enters the list, can a new Slow Warn or regular alarm sound, depending on the vessels SOG, or CPA and TCPA. The Slow Warn function operates in the same way if your vessel is at anchor and other vessels enter your alarm zone area. AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9
Enter CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to CPA) values. These settings help you nd a dangerous target to avoid a collision. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings.
q Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select either CPA or TCPA.
w Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to input the value into that item.
(default: 1.5 nm)
(default: 20 min) e Repeat steps q and w to input the value into the other item. r Push [CLEAR] to save and return to the Menu mode. When the CPA setting menu is selected. When the TCPA setting menu is selected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 88 NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions) 10
NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used for connect-
ing various marine censors and display units in the vessel. IC-M506 can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network with its plug-and-play functionality and display the information pro-
vided from the devices in the network. Description w The transceiver starts searching the devices connected to NMEA 2000 network. D NMEA 2000 settings Select the censors in NMEA 2000 network which sends data to the transceiver. q Enter NMEA 2000menu in the menu screen.
MENU
(Push [MENU])
NMEA 2000
(Select icon) w Select the type of data from the menu screen and push
[ENT]. e The list of connected censor is displayed. r Select the censor to send the data to transceiver and push
[ENT].
the censor with NMEA 0183. The transceiver uses the data from NMEA 2000 if it is received from both network. 89 t Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions) 10 D Compatible PGN list 059392 059904 060928 126996 129026 129029 129038 129039 129040 129041 129793 129794 129798 129809 129810 Receive ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim Product Information COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - Rapid Update GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS Aids to Navigation (A to N) Report AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station) AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part A AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part B 059392 059904 060928 126464 126996 129026 129029 129799 129808 129038 129039 129040 129041 129793 129794 129798 129809 129810 Transmit ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim PGN List Product Information COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - Rapid Update GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data Radio Frequency/Mode/Power DSC Call Information AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS Aids to Navigation (A to N) Report AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station) AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part A AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 90 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11
Menu screen operation The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. D Entering the Menu screen and operation
Set the channel group to INT. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select RADIO SET icon and then push the soft key below the icon. e Rotate Dial or push []/[] to se-
lect CHAN Group, and then push
[ENT]. r
]/[] to select Rotate Dial or push [
USA, and then push [ENT] to set it.
is displayed next to INT. Menu icons
[Y]/[Z]
[ENT]
CH ENT CH MENU CLEAR
[EXIT]
[BACK]
[ENT]
Dial
[CLEAR]
[MENU]
91 t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
the previous screen. Menu screen items
The Menu screen contains the following items. DSC D Item
1
Transmitted Call Log Item Ref. p. 28 p. 31 Position Reply p. 33 Position Report p. 35 Polling Request p. 23 p. 65 p. 67 1 Ref. p. 37 p. 47 p. 39 p. 41 p. 51 p. 43 p. 45 D CONFIG (Conguration) Item
Item Ref. Ref. p. 95 p. 93 p. 95 p. 93 p. 93 p. 96 p. 94 3 p. 96 p. 94 p. 94
*1 Appears only after receiving a corresponding call.
*2 Appears only when no GPS information is received.
*3 Appears only when the optional HM-195 is connected.
*4 Appears only when a GPS receiver compatible with NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 and 3.01 or NMEA 2000 is connected. MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 D MMSI/GPS The transceiver shows the programmed MMSI code and GPS information*4. If the code is not programmed, NO DSC MMSI is displayed. D DSC SET Item
2
D RADIO SET Item
Item Ref. p. 22 p. 19 p. 20 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 Ref. p. 69 p. 70 p. 70 p. 71 p. 71 Ref. Item p. 97 2 p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 Ref. p. 98 p. 98 p. 99 p. 100 p. 100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 92 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION Conguration items
D Backlight The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions. The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF.
(Default: 7) D Key Beep You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can turn ON the tones to have conrmation beeps sound when a key is pushed.
(Default: ON) D Display contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps. Level 1 is the lowest contrast, and level 8 is the highest con-
trast.
(Default: 5) 93 D Key Assignment Desired functions can be assigned to soft keys.The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions. q Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select the desired position, and then push [ENT].
w Rotate Dial or push []/[] to select the option, and then push [ENT] to set it.
is displayed next to the selected option.
* [CHAN] appears instead of [CH/WX] only for Chinese version transceiver. e Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 D Key Movement Set the movement of soft key icons and menu icons. You can select from 2 types of movement, Single or Group. UTC Offset D Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordi-
nated) and your local time to between 14:00 and +14:00 (in 1 minute steps).
(Default: 00:00) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 94 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Horn Frequency Set audio frequency of the foghorn.
D Inactivity Timer Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 min-
ute steps) or OFF for the Not DSC Related and DSC Re-
lated item, and set to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for the DSC Related item. The count down alarm sounds 10 seconds before the Inactive timer returns the current screen to the normal operating screen. q w
e
When the INACTIVITY TIMER screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push []/[] to select Not DSC Related or DSC Related, and then push [ENT]. Rotate Dial or push [
push [ENT] to set it.
is displayed next to the selected option. Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
]/[] to select the option, and then 95
When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal opera-
tion screen, or one not related to the DSC, and no key opera-
tion occurs for this set period, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating screen.
(Default: 10 min) MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 Unit ID D Set a Unit ID number to between 1 and 69.
(Default: 15) The Unit ID is included in the sentence of the Icom original NMEA format.
When the LCD displays the screen related to the DSC, and no key operation occurs for this set period, the transceiver automati-
cally returns to the normal operating screen.
(Default: 15 min) COMMANDMIC Speaker
(Appears only when the optional HM-195 is connected.) D The HM-195s external speaker can be used instead of the internal speaker. Internal Speaker : Turns ON the internal speaker. (Default) External Speaker : Turns ON the external speaker. Regardless of this setting, the supplied microphones speaker is ON. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 96 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION Radio Settings items
D Scan Type The transceiver has two scan types; Normal scan and Priority scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the selected channel group. A Priority scan sequentially searches all Favorite channels, while monitoring Channel 16.
(Default: Priority Scan) Dual/Tri-watch D This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18)
(Default: Dualwatch) D Scan Timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears.
(Default: OFF)
Priority scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 sec-
onds and then resumes, even if a signal has been received on any channel other than Channel 16. When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has been received on any channel.
D Channel Group Except for the Europe version, a channel group suitable for your operating area can be selected. Depending on the trans-
ceiver version, INT, USA or CAN may be selectable.
(Default: USA) See page 10 for details.
97 D CALL CHAN (Call channel) You can program the Call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. (p.13) D WX alart (Weather alert) A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-
fore important weather information. WX transceiver detects the alert.
blinks until the transceiver is operated after the appears instead of WX when the function is set ON.
(Default: OFF) ON with Scan : The preprogrammed weather channels are ON OFF sequentially checked while scanning.
: The previously selected (last used) weather channel is checked while scanning.
: The transceiver does not detect a weather alert tone. MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 D Voice Scrambler You can program the scrambler code for voice scrambler.
(P.78) There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for program-
ming. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must have the same scramble code, as well as the same scrambler unit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 98 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Noise Cancel Set the Noise Cancel function for both receive and transmit.
q When the NOISE CANCEL screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push []/[] to select RX or TX, and then push [ENT]. Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. OFF : Turns OFF the function. (Default) 1
: The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-
ponents in the received signal to approximately one half.
: The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-
ponents in the received signal to approximately one third.
: The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-
ponents in the received signal to approximately one tenth. 2 3 w
e
]/[] to select the option, and then Rotate Dial or push [
push [ENT] to set it.
is displayed next to the selected option. Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
Turn the transmit Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. OFF : Turns OFF the function. (Default) ON : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-
ponents in the transmitted signal to one third. 99 D Voice Record This item can be selected as OFF or AUTO (Last 120 sec).
(p. 78)
(Default: AUTO) D FAV on MIC Turn ON to Select only favorite channels (P.18) and turn OFF to select all channels with the microphone. MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 100 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12
Connections q w e u y t r q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna cables PL-259 con-
nector.
Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver. w GROUND TERMINAL Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other equipment occurring. Use a PH M3 6 screw (not supplied). e NMEA 0183 IN/OUT LEADS
Connects to an NMEA In Negative line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compat-
ible navigation equipment, to receive position data from other ships. 101
Connects to an NMEA In Positive line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible naviga-
tion equipment, to receive position data from other ships.
Connects to an NMEA Out Negative line of a GPS receiver for position data.
sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
Connects to an NMEA Out Positive line of a GPS receiver for position data.
sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
r AF OUT LEADS
Connects to an external speaker.
Connects to a Hailer.
load
The connectors are attached to keep the leads together. Before connecting to a piece of equipment, you should cut the leads to remove the connector. t DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source.
After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA leads, external speaker leads and Hailer leads, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape, as shown be-
low, to prevent water seeping into the connection. Rubber vulcanizing tape y NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR Connects to the NMEA 2000 network. u COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p. 106) CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12 D Connect to the MA-500TR Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af-
ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the AIS target using the transponder without entering the targets MMSI code.
* The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR
Connects to lead 3 of the OPC-2014.
Connects to lead 2 of the OPC-2014.
Connects to lead 5 of the OPC-2014.
Connects to lead 4 of the OPC-2014. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 102
Supplied accessories Mounting bracket For mounting bracket Knob bolts Flat washers (M5) Screws (520 mm) Spring washers (M5) Microphone hanger and screws (316 mm) DC power cable
(OPC-891A) 12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Antenna
A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them. Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating. Fuse rating: 10 A Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol, as they will damage transceiver surfaces. 103 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12
Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket
D The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv-
er allows overhead or dashboard mounting. q Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2 supplied screws (5 20 mm). w Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the transceiver is at 90 to your line of sight when operating it. KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from the vessels magnetic navigation compass.
Check the installation angle; the function display may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
ARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 104 12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE MB-132 installation
An optional MB-132 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a at surface, such as an instrument panel. KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass. e
Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 M5 8 mm supplied bolts.
q w Using the template on page 112, carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel, or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver. Slide the transceiver through the hole, as shown below. r t y Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (clockwise) so that the clamps press rmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. Tighten the locking nuts (counterclockwise) so that the trans-
ceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown below. Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place. 105 t r
Microphone installation CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12 e r t Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. Drill holes at these marks. Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as shown below. Mounting base Nut Gasket Screw holes
(approx. 2 (d) mm; 332) Cap y The completed installation should look like this. The optional HM-195 should be connected to the transceiver using the supplied OPC-1540 connection cable. The cable is used to operate from a longer distance. The cable connector can also be installed as a built-in plug on a cabinet or wall. To operate from even longer distances, the optional 6 meter long OPC-1541 extension cable can be used between the transceiver and the OPC-1540. Up to two OPC-1541 can be added. D q w Installation Insert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command microphone jack, and tighten the nut. To use the cable connector as a wall socket, install it as described to the right. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 106 12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base Gasket Nut Cap 107 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 Specications General
D
(Projections not included)
: Tx 156.01 MHz Rx 156.000163.425 MHz
FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B)
20C to +60C; 4F to +140F
Max. audio 5.0 A maximum
DC nominal
(negative ground)
nominal
114(H) 130(D) mm
; 7.1(W) 4.0(H) 5.0(D) inches
Transmitter D
Receiver D
modulation
Less than 56 dBc (low)
superheterodyne
Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 70 dB
-
tion with a 4 load All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 108 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS D Dimensions 157 (6.2) Options
MB-132 FLUSH MOUNT KIT To mount the transceiver to a panel.
HM-195 COMMANDMICIV External microphone-type controller. Provides optional in-
tercom operation. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable and mount-
ing base included. Black and white colors are available. Unit: mm (inch)
HM-205B/HM-205RB SPEAKER MICROPHONE Equipped with [Y]/[Z] (channel up/down,) [HI/LO] and [PTT]
keys, a speaker and microphone.
) 7
. 3
(
3 9
OPC-1541 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM-
195 COMMANDMICIV. Up to two OPC-1541 can be con-
nected. Usable length is 18 m (60 ft) maximum.
) 3 3
. 4
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. 4
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4 1 1 179 (7.1) 25(1.0) 105.0 (4.0)
MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets. 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. 109 05 04 01A 03A 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*1 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 14 15*1 156.750 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 17*1 156.850 156.850 156.900 161.500 18A 156.900 156.900 156.950 161.550 19A 156.950 156.950 20*1 157.000 161.600 157.000 157.000 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13*2 14 15*2 16 17*1 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15*1 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*1 156.325 156.325 156.375 156.375 65 65A 66 66A 67 66A 67*2 60 61 64A 65A 61A 63A 64 67 62 63 CHANNEL LIST 14 79 78A INT 68 69 70*3 71 72 73 74 75*1 76*1 77 78 Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive USA 68 156.425 156.425 68 156.475 156.475 69 69 70*3 156.525 156.525 70*3 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*1 156.775 156.775 75*1 76*1 156.825 156.825 76*1 77*1 156.875 156.875 77*1 156.925 161.525 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 84 85 86 80 81 82 83 85 86 INT Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA CAN Transmit Receive 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
*1 Low power only.
*2 Momentary high power.
*3 DSC operation 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 110 15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. p. 101 The transceiver does not turn ON. Little or no sound comes from the speaker.
power supply.
-
p. 3 p. 4 p. 15 Transmitting is impossi-
ble, or high power can-
not be selected. Scan does not start.
power or receive only by regulations.
No beep sounds.
Distress calls cannot be transmitted.
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grammed. tion.
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nels.
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TION menu.
pp. 9, 10, 11 p. 11 p. 18 p. 93 p. 8 111 TEMPLATE 16 178.9 (7.04) 157.0(6.18) MB-132 2 (332) Unit: mm (inch)
) 2 3 7 3
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. 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 112 R8 (Max.) HM-195 29.5 to 31.5 (d)
(1 532 to 1 14)
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2014-03-20
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
ICOM Incorporated
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0005855366
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1-1-32 Kamiminami
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Japan
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v******@ultratech-labs.com
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B3: Maritime & Aviation Radio Services equipment in 47 CFR parts 80 & 87
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AFJ
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357000
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1 | Name |
A******** T****
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1 | Title |
General Manager
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+8166********
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+8166********
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1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 06/30/2014 | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
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1 | Equipment Class | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | VHF Marine Transceiver | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power output listed is at the antenna connector. This transmitter is restricted to the occupational/control exposure environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all persons, and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users of this device must have the knowledge to control their exposure conditions and/or duration to comply with occupational/controlled RF exposure limits and requirements. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
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UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc.
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T**** L******
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905-8********
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905-8********
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 25 | 10 ppm | 16K0G3E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 1 | 10 ppm | 16K0G3E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 3 | 8 | 156.525 | 156.525 | 25 | 10 ppm | 16K0G2B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 4 | 8 | 156.525 | 156.525 | 1 | 10 ppm | 16K0G2B |
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