ICOM orporated 339400 VHF Marine Transceiver User Manual IC 41S Instruction Manual

ICOM Incorporated VHF Marine Transceiver IC 41S Instruction Manual

User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALiM92DVHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
iiiIN CASE OF EMERGENCYIf your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70.USING CHANNEL 16DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one).4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).5. State the nature of the distress and assistance re-quired.6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. While lifting up the key cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps change to one long beep.2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station. •Aftertheacknowledgementis received,Channel16 isautomatically selected.3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate infor-mation as listed above.
1RECOMMENDATIONCLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the trans-ceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoper-able due to salt crystallization.NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. For example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is dam-aged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from the transceiver.
2FOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M92D v h f m a r i n e t r a n s c e i v e r is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.IMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-pletely before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M92D.This instruction manual includes some functions which areusable only when they are pre-programmed by your dealer.Ask your dealer for details.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONRDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an ex-plosion may occur.RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTEIf disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.FEATURES☞
3PRECAUTIONSCAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat-tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans-ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-cal blast ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-cal.R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing ex-perts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time.KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
4FCC INFORMATIONBE CAREFUL! The IC-M92D meets IPX7* requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof pro-tection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.* Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-167 is at-tached.Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the trans ceiver when not using it for a long time. Other-wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex-hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before connect ing the supplied/optional equipment.For U.S.A. only:CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.PRECAUTIONS (Continued)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.CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-sures:•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandre-ceiver.•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor help.
5TABLE OF CONTENTSIN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................. iRECOMMENDATION ............................................................ iFOREWORD ........................................................................iIMPORTANT .......................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... iFEATURES ............................................................................ iPRECAUTIONS .................................................................... iiFCC INFORMATION .............................................................iTABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... iv1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................1–52 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ..6–133 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................14–194 PREPARATION........................................................20–265 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................276 SCAN OPERATION .................................................28–327 DUAL WATCH/TRI-WATCH .....................................33–348 DSC OPERATION ...................................................35–399 OTHER FUNCTION .................................................35–3910 BATTEY CHARGING ..............................................35–3911 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ..................35–3912 MAINTENANCE ......................................................35–3913 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................35–3914 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .........................35–3915 VHF MARINE CHANNELLIST ................................35–3916 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .......................35–39
11OPERATING RULESPriorities D•Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities andkeep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.•YoumustmonitorChannel16whenyouarenotoperatingon another channel.•Falseorfraudulentdistresscallsareprohibitedunderlaw.Privacy D•Informationoverheardbutnotintendedforyoucannotlaw-fully be used in any way.•Indecentorprofanelanguageisprohibited.Radio licenses D(1) SHIP STATION LICENSEYou must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSEA Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio opera-tor may operate a transceiver.However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiv-er if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regula-tions.NOTE: Even though the IC-M92D is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83, according to FCC regulations these simplex chan-nels cannot be lawfully used by the general population in U.S.A. waters.
22SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS12345678910111213141516■ Supplied accessoriesBattery packHandstrapBelt clipBattery charger(with 2 screws)AntennaAC adapter(Different type is supplied depending on the version)Cigarette lighter cable■ AttachmentsD Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: •NEVER carry the transceiver by hold-ing the antenna.•Transmittingwithoutanantennamaydamage the transceiver.D HandstrapPass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. This facilitates carry-ing.D Belt clipAttach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clipBe careful! Not to break your nails.wq
32SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSBattery pack DTo remove the battery pack:Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below.To attach the battery pack:Insert the battery pack in the transceiver completely, then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn.NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans-ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get-ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged.NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot-tom screw.CAUTION:When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack correctly. If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If the seal is damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed.Make sure the rubber seal is properly seated in the groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it.Battery pack Battery packRubber sealGrooveCorrect position Incorrect positionNOTE:When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or other material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack, waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.Screw position when removing battery Screw position when attaching battery
43PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516Front, top, side and rear panels ■Distress button(p. iii)Functiondisplay (pp. 6, 7)Microphonetreywq!0iuoSpeaker !1/+%q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna.w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25) Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver.e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 10)r MENU KEY Push to enter the Menu mode to select from the following menus: Adjustment Mode, Inspection Mode, DSC Calls, DSC Settings, Radio Settings, Configuration, MMSI/GPS Info, MOB, Waypoint or GPS Status.Continued on the next page.
53PANEL DESCRIPTIONFront, top and rear panels ■Distress button(p. iii)Functiondisplay (pp. 6, 7)Microphonetreywq!0iuoSpeaker !1/+%t VOLUME/SQUELCH KEY [VOL/SQL] Push to enter the volume adjustment mode. (pp. 11, ➥12) Push again while in the volume adjustment mode to ➥enter the squelch level adjustment mode.y SOFT MENU KEYS [1]/[2]/[3]/[4] Slide menu by pushing [Ω]/[≈] keys, then push either of the 4 keys to select a menu displayed above on the lower side of the monitor.u CHANNEL UP/DOWN [Y]/[Z] AND LEFT/RIGHT [Ω]/[≈] KEYSPush ➥ [Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel. (p. ) While in the set mode, selects the setting or value of ➥an item.i CLEAR/LOCK KEY [ ] Push to clear the selected page and return to the previ- ➥ous screen. Hold down for 1 second to turn the key lock function ON ➥or OFF. (p. 13)o ENTER KEY Push to select a function, enter the input channel com-ment, select an item, etc.!0 CHANNEL 16 KEY [16/C]Push to select Channel 16. (p. 8) ➥ Hold down for 1 sec. to select the call channel. (p. 8) ➥ When the call channel is selected, hold down for 3 sec. ➥to enter the call channel programming mode. (p. 11) While in the set mode, push to return to the normal ➥condition. (p. 17)!1 POWER KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF.
63PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516Function display ■q!4wert y uio!0!1!2!3!5!6!7!8q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 2) “BUSY” Appears when receiving a signal or when the ➥squelch opens. (p. 10)“TX” appears while transmitting. ➥w POWER ICON (p. 2)“HI” appears when high power is selected. ➥“LOW” appears when low power is selected. ➥e VOLUME LOUD/VOLUME MUTE ICON (p. 12) Volume loud or volume mute icon appears when the ➥functions are set. r CHANNEL GROUP ICON/ WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 9) Selected channel group icon appears between U.S.A. ➥“USA,” International “INT,” Canadian “CAN”. “WX” appears when the weather channel is selected. ➥ The icon blinks while the weather alert function is acti- ➥vated; blinks when the alert tone is received.t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. ) Appears when call channel is selected.y DUPLEX ICON (p. 2) Appears when a duplex channel is selected.u TAG CHANNEL ICON (p. ) The icon appears while a TAG (favorite) channel is se-lected.i MAIL ICON (p. ) The icon appears when a message is received.o GPS ICON (p. ) Stays ON when the GPS receiver is activated and a ➥valid position data is received.Blinks when an invalid position data is being received. ➥!0 AUTO SW ICON (p. ) Blinks when both the Auto Switch function and Auto Tune-timer are turned OFF.!1 LOCK ICON (p. ) Appears while the lock function is activated.!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT (p. 2) Indicates the selected operating channel number.!3 CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR (p. 2) Indicates the channel name of the selected operating number if programmed.
71CHAPTER_CONTINUED!4 KEY INDICATOR (p. ) Shows the programmed function of the soft keys on the front panel.!5 TIME ZONE INDICATOR (p. 2) Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is ➥connected, or the time data is manually programmed.   •WhentheGPScurrenttimedataisinvalid,??mayblinkev-ery 2 seconds instead of current time data. After 23.5 hours have passed, “No Time” will appear.  •??mayblink every2 instead of current time data, after 4 hours have passed from the time when the time data was manually programmed. The manually programmed data is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, “No Time” will ap-pear. “Local” appears when the offset time data is set. ➥ (p. 44) “No Time” appears when no GPS receiver is connected ➥and no time data is manually input.!6 POSITION INDICATOR (p. 2) Shows the current position data when a GPS receiv- ➥er is connected, or the position data is manually pro-grammed. •WhentheGPSpositiondataisinvalid,“??”mayblinkevery2seconds instead of position data. The last position data is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, “No Position” will appear. •“??” may blink every 2 seconds instead of position data, af-ter 4 hours have passed from the time when the position data is manually programmed. The manually programmed position data is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, “No Position” will appear. “No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is con- ➥nected and no position data is input manually.!7 SCAN INDICATOR (p. 2) “SCAN 16” appears during a Priority scan; “SCAN” ap- ➥pears during a Normal scan. (p. 17) “DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears ➥during Tri-watch. (p. 18)!8 BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates the battery's remaining power. IndicationFull Middle Chargingrequired No batteryBattery levelblinks when the battery is over charged.
84PREPARATION12345678910111213141516MMSI code programming ■The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. NOTE:  •This initial code programming can be performed only the first time to turn the power ON.  •Theprogrammingcanonlybedoneonce. •After the programming is completed, it can be re-pro-grammed only by your dealer or distributor.First, push q [ ] turn ON the power. •Theopeningdisplayappears. •“MMSI” display appears and warning alarm sounds for 2 seconds. “Push [ wENT] to Register Your MMSI” appears. •Donotpush[CLEAR] while this screen is displayed. Push e[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈] to select and input with [ENTER]. r Select “FINISH” and push [ENTER] to register. t When “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen appears, input the previously registered 9 digited code to confirm the regis-tration. Then, push [ENTER] to register. •Automatically enters the functional mode if the registration isvalid. MMSI code check DThe 9 digit MMSI code can be checked.Push q[MENU]. Push w[Y]/[Z] several times to select “MMSI/GPS Info”, then push [ENTER] to enter. Select “ eEXIT” to return to the main menu screen or “BACK” to return to the previous screen.
95BASIC OPERATIONChannel selection ■ IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.Channel 16 DChannel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Du-al-watch and Tri-watch. While in the standby condition, you must monitor Channel 16.Push q[16/C] to select Channel 16. •“CALLING”appears. Select w[CH/WX] to return to the selected channel before Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating chan-nel.Push [16/C] keyCall channel DEach regular channel group has separate leisure-use call channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 11) and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall.Hold down q[16/C] for 1 second to select Call channel. •“CALLING”andthecallchannelnumberappear. •Callchannelcanbere-programmed.Seethe“Callchannelpro-gramming” on page 10 for details. Select w“CH/WX” to return to the selected channel before the call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating channel.Hold down [16/C] key for 1 second
105BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516U.S.A., International and Canadian channels DThe transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 Inter-national and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area.Push [ qMENU]. Push w[Y]/[Z] to select “Radio Settings”. •U.S.A.,InternationalandCanadianchannelgroupscanbese-lected in sequence.Push e[Y]/[Z] to select “CHAN Group”.r Select between “USA”, “INT” and “CAN”.t Select “EXIT” while the desired channel group is selected to return to the home screen. •“DUP” appears for duplex channels.Weather channels DThe IC-M92D has 10 pre-programmed weather channels.These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na-tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.)The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving on another channel, during standby on a regular channel or while scan-ning. (p. 44)To Select a Weather channel:Select “CH/WX” to select a weather channel.•“WX”appearswhenaweatherchannelisselected.•Weather channel alert icon appears when the alert function isturned ON. To set the Weather Alert:Push q[MENU]. Push w[Y]/[Z] to select “Radio Settings”. Push e[Y]/[Z] to select “WX Alert”.r Select “ON” to set the Weather Alert. .t Select “EXIT” while “ON” is selected to return to the home screen. •WX Alert icon appears.
115BASIC OPERATIONReceiving and transmitting ■ CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.Hold down q[] for 1 second to turn power ON.Set the volume and squelch levels with w[VOL/SQL]. Set the volume by pushing ➥[Y]/[Z] to adjust the vol-ume. Set the squelch level by pushing ➥[VOL/SQL] while the volume adjustment mode is selected. •While in the squelch adjustment mode, pushing [Y] will make the noise disappear.Push e[Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. •Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at thispoint.r Select “HI/LO” to select the output power if necessary. •“HI”appearswhenhighpowerisselected;“LOW”whenhighpower is selected. •Choose low power for short range communications, choosehigh power for longer distance communications. •Somechannelsareforlowpoweronly.t Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro-phone. •Channel70cannotbeusedfortransmission.t Release [PTT] to receive. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-mitted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-serve the battery power. The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 5 seconds. For U.S.A. version: To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 min-utes of continuous transmission.
125BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Call channel programming ■Call channel is used to access the Call Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Select the qdesired channel group (U.S.A, International or Canada) to be programmed. (p. ) Hold down w[16/C] for 1 second to select the call channel of the selected channel group. •“CALLING” and call channel number appear. Hold down e[16/C] again until long beep stops with two short beeps. The channel programming mode screen is displayed.r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.t Push [ENTER] to program the selected channel as the call channel.  •Thedisplayautomaticallyreturnstothemainmenuscreen.Adjusting the volume level ■The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [Y]/[Z] keys. Push q[VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment mode, then adjust the volume level with [Y]/[Z].• The transceiver has 20 volume levels and OFF. •Withnokeyoperationisperformedfor5seconds,itreturnstothe main menu. Push w[VOL/SQL] twice to exit the volume adjustment mode.Adjusting the squelch level ■The squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [Y]/[Z] keys.In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to its proper level. Push q[VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustment mode, then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. •Thetransceiverhas11squelchlevels:OPiscompletelyopen;10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch.  •Withnokeyoperation isperformedfor5seconds,thetrans-ceiver returns to the main screen. Push w[VOL/SQL] again to exit the adjustment mode and return to the main menu screen.
135BASIC OPERATIONVolume loud function ■The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Y]. The function does not work when the volume level is al-ready set to the maximum 20. Hold down q[VOL/SQL] first, and then while holding it down, push [Y] to activate the volume loud function. •Thevolumelevelissettothemaximumlevel(level20). •Thevolumeiconappears.Push w[ENTER] to turn the volume function OFF. Volume mute function ■The volume mute function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Z]. The function does not work when the volume level is al-ready OFF. Hold down q[VOL/SQL] first, and then while holding it down, push [Z] to activate the volume loud function. •Thevolumelevelissettotheminimumlevel(OFF). •Volumemuteiconappears.Push w[ENTER] to turn the volume mute function OFF. The volume mute or volume loud icon appears.
145BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Lock function ■This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT] and [ ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. Push ➥[CLEAR/ ] for 1 second to turn the lock function ON and OFF. Appears while the lock function is activated.Monitor function ■This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation. The automatic backlight-ing can be set in the set mode. (p. 19) Push any key except for ➥[PTT] to turn the backlight ON.  •Thebacklightis automaticallyturnedOFF after 5secondsofinactivity.AquaQuake water draining ■ functionThe AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated.Select ➥“AQUA” and hold down the soft key. •Abeepsoundsfor10secondstodrainwater,regardlessofthevolume level setting. •Thetransceiver neveracceptskeyoperationwhiletheAqua-Quake function is activated. •TheAquaQuakefunctioncannotbeactivatedwhenanoptionalspeaker-microphone is connected.
155BASIC OPERATIONSetting TAG channels ■For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear TAG for unwanted channels. Chan-nels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International and Canada) independently.Select q“CH/WX” to select the desired channel group. While the desired channel is selected on the display, se- wlect the TAG icon on the soft keys. •“” appears on the display. To cancel a TAG channel setting, select the desired TAG echannel, then select the TAG icon on the soft keys. •“” disappears.To Clear (or set) all tagged channels:Hold down to select TAG for 3 seconds on the soft keys until a short beep sounds. This clears all tags or tag all channels. Channel names ■Each channel can be labeled with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters for easy channel recognition. The programmed names will be indicated at the chan- ➥nel name indicator of the function display. Capital letters, numbers, 26 types of symbols and ➥space can be used.Select the desired channel. q •Canceldualwatch,Tri-watchorScaninadvance. While the desired channel is displayed, select w“NAME” to enter the channel name edtting mode screen. Select the desired character by pushing e[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈] keys, and then input with [ENTER]. •Whileinthechannelnameedittingmode,pushtheveryrightkey of the soft keys to change between alphabets, numers and symbols.  •Select “DELETE” to delete the selected character and select “SPACE” to insert a space.r Select “FINISH” to program the name. •Automaticallyreturnstothemainmode. •Theprogrammednameappearsonthedsiplay.
165BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Backlight setting ■This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation.Select q“BKLT” to enter the backlight adjusting mode. Push w[Y] or [Z] to adjust the brightness level between 1(minimum) to 7 (maximum) or OFF.  •Thedefaultsettingis3. •Thedisplayreturnsautomaticallytothemainmanuafter5sec-onds without no key operation is been performed.
176SCAN OPERATIONScan types ■Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan.In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are available for standby convenience. These functions can be activated simultaneously, depending on the setting in the set mode.WX*CH 01CH 16CH 02CH 05 CH 04CH 03Previously selected weather channel.(when the weather alert function is activated)*PRIORITY SCANPriority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the TAG for unwanted channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communications. (p. 15) Choose the desired scan type from “Priority” or “Normal” in the set mode.CH 01 CH 02WX*CH 05 CH 04CH 03Previously selected weather channel.(when the weather alert function is activated)*NORMAL SCANNormal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAGchannels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan,Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as aTAG channel.
186SCAN OPERATION12345678910111213141516Starting a scan ■Set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan), WX Alert function and Scan Timer function in advance, using the se mode.To select a scan type: Select the scan type between Normal scan and Priority scan.Push q [MENU]. Push w[Y] or [Z] to select “Radio Settings”, then push [EN-TER]. Select “ eScan Type”, then push [ENTER].r Select “Normal Scan” or “Priority Scan” and push [ENTER] to program.t Select “BACK” to return to the previous page, or simply select “EXIT” to return to the main menu screen. •“SCAN” appears if“Normal Scan” is selected, and “SCAN 16” apppears if “Priority Scan” is selected as show below.To scan: Select “SCAN” and push on the soft key to start or stop scan-ning. •Pushing[PTT] also stops the scan.•Whenasignalisreceived,scanpausesuntilthesignaldisappearsor resumes after pausing for 5 seconds according to the Scan Timer setting.•While scanning, push [Y] or [Z] to check which channels have been set as TAG channels or to change the scanning direction.
197DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHDescription ■Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are oper-ating on another channel.DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATIONDualwatchTri-watchCallchannelCh 88Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9•IfasignalisreceivedonChannel16,Dualwatch/Tri-watchpauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.•IfasignalisreceivedonthecallchannelduringTri-watch,Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disap-pears.•To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].Operation ■Push q [MENU]. Push w[Y] or [Z] to select “Radio Settings”, then push [EN-TER]. Select “ eDual/Tri-Watch”, then push [ENTER].r Select “Dualwatch” or “Tri-watch” and push [ENTER] to program.t Select “BACK” to return to the previous page, or simply select “EXIT” to return to the main menu screen. •“DUAL16”appearsif“Dualwatch” is selected, and “TRI 16” app-pears if “Tri-watch” is selected as shown below.DUAL 16 or TRI 16 appears, depending on the setting. Select to start Dualwatch or Tr i-watch.
208DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516DSC address ID ■Programming Individual ID DA total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as-signed a name of up to 10 characters.Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. qPush [ADD]. w •The“INDIVIDUALID”programscreenisdisplayed.Enter a desired individual ID in the following instruction: e •Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID.The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.Repeat step r e to enter all 9 digits.After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. t •IDnameprogrammingscreenisdisplayed.Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following instruction: y •Selectadesiredcharacterusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. •Push[123]then[!$?]then[ABC]toselectacharactergroup. After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” by pushing u[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] to program it.The “INDIVIDUAL ID” list screen is displayed. i •Push[MENU]toexittheMENUscreen. MENU ➪ DSC Settings  ➪ Individual ID (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
218DSC OPERATIONProgramming Group ID DEnter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q •WhennogroupIDisprogrammed,“NoID”isdisplayed.Inthiscase, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.Push [ADD]. w •The“GROUPID”programscreenisdisplayed.Enter a desired group ID in the following instruction: e •Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. The first digit is fixed as ‘0’ for a Group ID.The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.Repeat step r e to input the specific 9 digits group code. After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. t •GroupIDnameprogrammingscreenisdisplayed.Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following instruction: y •Selectadesiredcharacterusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. •Push[123],[!$?]or[ABC]toselectacharactergroup. After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” pushing [ uY]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] to program it. •The“GROUPID”listscreenisdisplayed.Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. i MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
228DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Deleting Individual/Group ID D Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- qTINGS menu. •WhennoaddressIDisprogrammed,“NoID”isdisplayed.Inthis case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. Select a desired ID name (or ID, if no name is programmed) wwith Dial or [Y]/[Z] to be deleted, then push [DEL]. Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL eID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. •Push[CANCEL]tocancelit.Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. r MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID/Group ID (Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
238DSC OPERATIONA Distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Univer-sal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 format is connected.•ManualprogrammingisdisabledwhenaGPSreceiverisconnected.•Manuallyprogrammedpositionandtimedatawillbeheldfor only 23.5 hours.Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q Edit your latitude and longitude position data using Dial, or w[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]orDialtosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. •SelectN:NorthlatitudeorS:Southlatitudewhenthecursorison the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. •SelectW:WestlongitudeorE:Eastlongitudewhenthecursoris on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.After entering the position data, push [ENT] to program it. e The UTC time programming screen is displayed, enter the rUTC time in the following way: •Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. Push [ENT] to program your position and time data. t •Returntothe“DSCSETTING”screen.Position and time programming ■ MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position Input (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
241DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Distress 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.Simple call DConfirm no Distress call is being received. q While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 wseconds to transmit the Distress call. •While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps soundand both the key and display backlighting blink. •DSCchannel(Channel 70) isautomatically selected andtheDistress call is transmitted. After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- eknowledgment call. •TheDistresscallisautomaticallytransmittedevery3.5to4.5minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’ mode), or DSC Cancel call is made (p. 26). •Push[RESEND]tomanuallytransmittheDistressrepeatcall. •Push[Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-tress call information. •Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode, push [RESUME] to resume it. After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF] rthen reply using the microphone.A distress alert contains (default): •Natureofdistress:Undesignateddistress •Positiondata :The latest GPS or manual input positiondata is held for 23.5 hours, or until the pow-er is turned OFF.
258DSC OPERATIONDistress cancel call D While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- qCEL].Push [CONTINUE]. w •Push[BACK]toreturntowaitingforanacknowledgementcall.Push [FINISH]. e •Push[EXIT]toreturntowaitingforanacknowledgementcall.The Distress cancel call is transmitted. rChannel 16 is automatically selected. t •Reportyoursituationusingthemicrophone. •Afterthereport,push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
268DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Regular call DThe nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-tress call.Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [ wY]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. •‘Undesignated,’‘Fire,Explosion,’‘Flooding,’‘Collision,’‘Ground-ing,’ ‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man Overboard’ is selectable. •Thenatureofthedistressisstoredfor10minutesafteraselec-tion is made.The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. e •RotateDialorpush[Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis- rtress call. •While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps soundand both the key and display backlight blink. •Theselectednatureofthedistressisstoredfor10minutes. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
278DSC OPERATIONTransmitting DSC calls ■To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 64)Transmitting an individual call DThe Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig-nal to only a specific station.Enter “INDIVIDUAL CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. •TheIDcodefortheIndividualcallcanbesetrst.(p.19) •When“ManualInput”isselected,setadesired9digitMMSIIDcode for the individual you wish to call. About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:•Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].•Push[ENT]tosetit.•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT].•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranycoaststationID. Select Routine, Safety or Urgency as the desired call type eusing [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].NOTE: When a coast station is selected in step w, the voice channel is automatically specified by the coast sta-tion. Therefore, skip step r and go directly to step t. ☞ Continued on the next page. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
288DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Transmitting an Individual call (continued) D Select a desired intership channel using [ rY](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT]. •Intershipchannelsarealreadypresetintothetransceiverintherecommended order.A confirmation screen appears. t •Conrmthecallcontents.Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. y •IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechan-nel becomes clear. Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- uceived. When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, ibeeps sound and the screen below is displayed. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is re-ceived, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. •Push[ALARMOFF]tostop thebeepsand thenreturntotheoperating channel (before you entered the MENU screen).
298DSC OPERATIONTransmitting an Individual Acknowledgement DWhen 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: When q an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. wSelect one of three options, then push [ENT]. e •AbletoComply :Makeanacknowledgmentcallwithoutany changes. •UnabletoComply :You cannot make an acknowledge-ment call. The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to Comply’) can be automatically transmitted, if set. See page 61 for de-tails. •ProposeNewChannel:You can make an acknowledgementcall, but you specify the intership channel. Select a desired intership channel, using Dial, or [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT].
308DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. r Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call.Following screens as shown below are displayed. tComply to the call using the microphone. yPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. uManual ACK:Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. q •When no Individual call has been received, “Individual ACK”item will not be displayed. Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to, wusing Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. Perform steps e e to u, as described in “Quick ACK:” to the left.
311CHAPTER_CONTINUEDTransmitting a Group call DThe Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific group.Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q Select the desired preprogrammed group address or w“Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. •TheIDcodefortheGroupcallcanbesetrst.(p.20) •When“ManualInput”isselected,setthe8digitIDcodeforthegroup you wish to call. Select a desired intership channel using [ eY](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT]. •Intershipchannelsarealreadypresetintothetransceiverintherecommended order.About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired group ID in the following way:•Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].•Push[ENT]tosetit.•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT].•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranyCoaststationID.A confirmation screen appears. r •Conrmthecallcontents. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Group Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
328DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. t •IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechan-nel becomes clear. After the Group call has been transmitted, the following yscreen is displayed.Announce the information using the microphone. u After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- imal operating mode.
338DSC OPERATIONTransmitting an All Ships call DAll 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.Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q Select a desired category, using [ wY]/[Z], then push [ENT]. •The selectable categories may differ, depending on the pro-grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the selectable catego-ries. Select a desired traffic channel, using [ eY]/[Z], then push [ENT]. •Theselectedchannelisdisplayed.A confirmation screen appears. r •Conrmthecallcontents.Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call. t •IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechan-nel becomes clear. After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following yscreen is displayed.Announce the message using the microphone. u After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- imal operating mode. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
348DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Transmitting a Position request call DTransmit a Position request call when you want to know a specific ship's current position.Enter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. q Select the desired preprogrammed Position request ad- wdress or “Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. •TheIDcodeforthePositionrequestcallcanbesetrst. (p. 20) •When“ManualInput”isselected,setthe8digitIDcodeforthegroup you wish to call. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired address ID in the following way: •Selectthedesirednumberusuing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. •Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID. •Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranyCoaststationID.A confirmation screen appears. e •Conrmthecallcontents.☞ Continued on the next page. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
361DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Transmitting a Position report call D
398DSC OPERATIONTransmitting a Position Reply call DTransmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received.When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call.Quick Reply: When q a Position Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w •Push[INFO]todisplaythePositionRequestcallinformation. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK].The Position Reply confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- rlow is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
408DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual Reply:Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q •IfnoPositionRequestcallhasbeenreceived,the“POSITIONREPLY” item will not be displayed. Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using w[Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].The Position Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- rlow is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen as shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude posi-tion and UTC time data as follows: Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time data. •Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •Push[ENT]tosetit. •Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. •SelectN:NorthlatitudeorS:Southlatitudewhenthecursoris on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. •SelectW:WestlongitudeorE:Eastlongitudewhenthecur-sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
418DSC OPERATIONTransmitting a Position Report Reply call DTransmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report Request call is received.Quick Reply: When q a Position Report Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w •Push[INFO]todisplaythePositionReportRequestcallinfor-mation. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is dis- eplayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- rlow is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
428DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual Reply: Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS qmenu. •IfnoPositionReportRequestcallhasbeenreceived,the“PO-SITION REPORT REPLY” item will not be displayed. Select a desired Position Report Request call to be re- wplied, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- eplayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- rlow is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
438DSC OPERATIONTransmitting a Polling Reply call DTransmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received.When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call.Quick Reply: When q a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w •Push[INFO]todisplaythePollingRequestcallinformation. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK].The ePolling Reply confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- rlow is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
448DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual Reply:Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q •If no Polling Request call has been received, the “POLLINGREPLY” item will not be displayed. Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using w[Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. The Position Polling Reply call confirmation screen is dis- eplayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- rlow is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
458DSC OPERATIONTransmitting a Test call DTesting on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test-ing on the distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate that these are test transmissions. Normally the test call would require no further communica-tions between the two stations involved.Enter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q Select a desired preprogrammed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” then push [ENT]. •TheIDcodefortheIndividualcallcanbesetrst.(p.19) •When“ManualInput”isselected,setthe9digitMMSIIDcodefor the individual you wish to call.About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired address ID in the following way:•Selectadesirednumberusing[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].•Push[ENT]tosetit.•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“←” or “→,” then push [ENT].•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranyCoaststationID.A confirmation screen appears. e •Conrmthecallcontents. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
468DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. r •IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechan-nel becomes clear. After the Test call has been transmitted, the following tscreen is displayed. When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound yand the following screen is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen uas shown below is displayed.Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. i
478DSC OPERATIONTransmitting a Test Acknowledgement call DWhen the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call.Quick ACK: When q a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w •Push[INFO]todisplaytheTestcallinformation. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK].The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen ras shown below is displayed, and then returns to the nor-mal operating mode.
488DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual ACK:Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. q •IfnoTestcallhasbeenreceived,the“TESTACK”itemwillnotbe displayed. Select a desired Test call to reply to, using [ wY]/[Z], then push [ENT].The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen ras shown below is displayed, and then returns to the nor-mal operating mode. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].)
498DSC OPERATIONReceiving DSC calls ■Receiving a Distress Call DWhen a Distress Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds.➥ “RCVD DISTRESS” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.➥ Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to return to the normal operating mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [CH 16] ➥ Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance.  •Ifyouhaven’tpushedanykeywithin10seconds,theoper-ating channel automatically switches to Channel 16.
508DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement DWhen a Distress Acknowledgement to other ship is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds.➥ “RCVD DISTRESS ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.➥ Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to return to the normal operating mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [CH 16] ➥ Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance.  •Ifyouhaven’tpushedanykeywithin10seconds,theoper-ating channel also switches to Channel 16.
518DSC OPERATION Receiving D a Distress Relay CallWhen a Distress Relay call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds.➥ “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD back-light blinks.➥ Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to return to the normal operating mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [CH 16] ➥ Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance.  •Ifyouhaven’tpushedanykeywithin10seconds,theoper-ating channel also switches to Channel 16.
528DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving D a Distress Relay AcknowledgementWhen a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds.➥ “RCVD DIST RELAY ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.➥ Continue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to return to the normal operating mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [CH 16] ➥ Push to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and monitor Channel 16, as a coast station may require assistance.  •Ifyouhaven’tpushedanykeywithin10seconds,theoper-ating channel also switches to Channel 16.NOTE: If a duplicate call is received within 1 hour after receiving the Distress Relay or Distress Relay Acknowl-edgement call, the alarm does not sound.
538DSC OPERATIONReceiving an Individual Call DWhen an Individual Call is received:➥ T he emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-egory. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •TheCallisstoredintheReceivedCallLog.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) [ACK] ➥ Push to display the “INDIVIDUAL ACK” screen to re-ply to the Call, and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication, depending on your situation. See page 30 for details of the Individual Acknowledgement procedure.When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto ACK (Unable),” the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmit-ted and Received Call Logs.
548DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Group Call DWhen a Group Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.➥ “RCVD GROUP CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-egory. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) [CH xx*] * xx is specified by the calling station. (Example: 08) ➥ Push to monitor the specified channel for an announce-ment from the calling station.
558DSC OPERATIONReceiving an All Ships Call DWhen an All Ships Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.➥ “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-egory. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) [CH xx*] * xx is specified by the calling station. (Example: 16) ➥ Push to monitor the specified channel for an announce-ment from the calling station.
568DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Geographical Area Call DWhen a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.➥ “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL CALL” pops up. The LCD back-light blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Cat-egory. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears, depending on the received Cat-egory. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) [CH xx*] * xx is specified by the calling station. ➥ Push to monitor the specified channel for an announce-ment from the calling 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.
578DSC OPERATIONReceiving a Position Request Call DWhen a Position Request Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59) [ACK] ➥ Push to display the “POSITION REPLY” screen and send a reply to the Call. (p. 39)When “POSITION ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the transceiv-er automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Re-ceived Call Logs.
588DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Position Report Call DWhen a Position Report Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 59)
598DSC OPERATIOND Receiving a Polling Request callWhen a Polling Request call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [ACK] ➥ Push to display the “POLLING REPLY” screen to reply to the Call. (p. 43)When “POSITION ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs.
628DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Receiving a Test CallWhen a Test Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.➥ “RCVD TEST CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log. [INFO] ➥Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [ACK] ➥ Push to display the “TEST ACK” screen to reply to the Call. (p. 37)When “TEST ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the transceiver au-tomatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs.
638DSC OPERATIONReceiving a Test Acknowledgement Call DWhen a Test Acknowledgement Call is received:➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.➥ “RCVD TEST ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight qblinking. •Ifyouhaven’tpushed[ALARMOFF]within2minutes,thenextscreen automatically appears. Push either softkey to select a desired action. w [EXIT] ➥Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  •ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.  •“ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log.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. Enter “TX CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. q MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Transmitted Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) Push [ wp] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].Push e[p] or [q] to scroll the message contents. To delete the displayed message, push [DEL]. r •Theconrmationscreenappears,thenpush[OK]todelete. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. t
648DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Received Call log ■The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes-sages and 50 other messages, and the messages can be used as a supplement to your logbook.•“ ” blinks when there is an unread message. Distress message D Enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. q MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) Push [ wp] or [q] to select “Distress,” then push [ENT]. •Themessagesarestoredin“Distress,”ifitsformatspecieris‘Distress.’ Push [ ep] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. •Themessageintheunopenedlehasnotbeenread.Push r[p]/[q] to scroll the message contents. To delete the displayed message, push [DEL]. t •Theconrmationscreenappears,thenpush[OK]todelete. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. y
658DSC OPERATIONOther messages D Enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC Calls menu. q MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) Push [ wp] or [q] to select “Other,” then push [ENT]. •Themessagesarestoredin“Other,”ifitsformatspecierisoth-er than ‘Distress.’ Push [ ep] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. •Themessageintheunopenedlehasnotbeenread.
668DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516DSC Settings ■D Position Input (See page 22)D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20)D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21)D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to “Auto TX” or “Manual TX.”When an Individual, Position Request, Position Report, Poll-ing Request or Test Call is received, the transceiver auto-matically transmits an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Position Report Reply*, Polling Reply or Test Acknowl-edgement Call, respectively.*Only when the received Position Report call requires a reply.When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the trans-ceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgment call including “Unable to Comply” (No Reason Given) after re-ceivng the Individual call. qEnter either “INDIVIDUAL ACK,” “POSITION ACK,” “TEST ACK” in the DSC Settings menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ACK (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position ACK MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Test ACK Rotate Dial wto select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push [ENT]. •Push[BACK]tocancelandreturntotheDSCSettingsmenu.(default)(default)(default) Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e
6710 BATTERY CHARGING■ Battery cautionR DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.D Battery cautionR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire.R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery by itself is not waterproof.R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture or may cause an explosion.R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not described in this instruction manual.R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind-ness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discol-ored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause overheating, a fire, or cause the battery to rupture.CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specific temperature range for the transceiver and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to +140˚F)). Using the battery out of its specific temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not work prop-erly because it is out of its operating temperature range.Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg-radation of battery performance.
6810BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature en-vironment (above +50˚C (+122˚F)) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as follows: –20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month) –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within three months) –20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a year)D Charging cautionCharge the battery pack at least once every six months, even if it has been not used for a long period of time. The battery pack will have slowly self-discharged, even though it has not been used. If the battery pack is left for a long period without being charged, its life cycle will be shorter, or worse, it will never accept a charge again.Due to the characteristics of the Li-ion rectangular battery, the battery pack may change its shape as the charge and discharge cycles are repeated. This is a normal phenomenon, and it is quite safe to continue to use the pack, as long as it is properly handled. However, when the shape of the battery pack is so changed that the battery pack or battery cover can not be correctly attached to the transceiver, it is time to replace it with a new one. Otherwise, the transceiver can be damaged due to the loss of air tightness. R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex-tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the bat-tery to stop charging.WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery char-ger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not com-pletely charged by the specific time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specific time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture.WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to +113˚F). Icom recom-mends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range, and battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
6910BATTERY CHARGINGRegular battery charger ■Regular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S DThe supplied BC-204 with BC-147 provide regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack.BC-147SCP-25 or optional OPC-515L* (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.TransceiverBatterypack Tu rn power OFFCAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.White line: Black line :*Optional battery chargers ■Rapid charging with the BC-205 + BC-145S DThe optional BC-205 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack.•AnACadapter(maybesuppliedwithBC-205dependingonver-sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required.BC-145SAC adapterCP-25 or optional OPC-515L* (for 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.TransceiverBatterypack Tu rn power OFFCAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.White line: Black line :*
7010BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516Rapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S DThe optional BC-197 allows up to 6 Li-ion battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally required.•SixBC-157Schargeradapter•An optional AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656)BatterypackAD-157S chargeradapters are installedin each slot.AC adapter(Purchased separately)TransceiverDC power cable (OPC-656)(Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A)*Abou the OPC-656 Red line : Black line : Tu rn power OFF IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration is described with the BC-160.)
7112 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LISTNOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOTbe lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.* Low power only.Channel number Frequency (MHz)03 156.150 160.7500303A 156.150 156.150156.200 160.8000402 156.100 160.7000204A 156.200 156.200156.250 160.8500505A 05A 156.250 156.25006 06 156.300 156.30006156.350 160.9500707A 07A 156.350 156.35008 08 156.400 156.4000809 09 156.450 156.4500910 10 156.500 156.5001011 11 156.550 156.5501112 12 156.600 156.6001213* 13*156.650 156.6501314 14156.700 156.7001415* 15*156.750 156.75015*16 16156.800 156.8001617* 17*156.850 156.85017156.900 161.5001818A 18A156.900 156.900156.950 161.5501919A 19A 156.950 156.95020 20* 157.000 161.6002020A 157.000 157.00001A 156.050 156.050USA01156.050 160.65001CANTransmit ReceiveINTChannel number Frequency (MHz)157.100 161.7002222A 22A 157.100 157.10023 157.150 161.7502321b Rx only 161.65023A 157.150 157.15024 24 157.200 161.8002425 25 157.250 161.8502525b Rx only 161.85026 26 157.300 161.9002627 27 157.350 161.9502728 28 157.400 162.0002828b Rx only 162.00060 156.025 160.62560156.075 160.6756161A 61A 156.075 156.075156.125 160.7256262A 156.125 156.125156.175 160.7756363A 156.175 156.17564 156.225 160.8256464A 64A 156.225 156.225156.275 160.8756565A 65A 156.275 156.27565A156.325 160.9256666A 66A* 156.325 156.32566A67* 67 156.375 156.3756721A 21A 157.050 157.050USA21 157.050 161.65021CANTransmit ReceiveINTChannel number Frequency (MHz)71 71 156.575 156.5757172 72 156.625 156.6257273 73 156.675 156.6757370 70 RX only 156.5257074 74 156.725 156.7257475* 75* 156.775 156.77575*76* 76* 156.825 156.82576*77* 77* 156.875 156.87577156.925 161.5257878A 78A 156.925 156.925156.975 161.5757979A 79A 156.975 156.975157.025 161.6258080A 80A 157.025 157.025157.075 161.6758181A 81A 157.075 157.075157.125 161.7258282A 82A 157.125 157.12583 157.175 161.7758383A 83A 157.175 157.17583b Rx only 161.77584 84 157.225 161.8258484A 157.225 157.22585 85 157.275 161.8758585A 157.275 157.27586 86 157.325 161.9258669 69 156.475 156.4756968USA68 156.425 156.42568CANTransmit ReceiveINTChannel number Frequency (MHz)88 88 157.425 162.0258888A 157.425 157.42587A 157.375 157.37587 87 157.375 161.9758786AUSA157.325 157.325CANTransmit ReceiveINTFrequency (MHz)RX only 162.425RX only 162.450RX only 162.500RX only 162.475RX only 162.525RX only 161.650RX only 161.775RX only 163.275RX only 162.400RX only 162.550Transmit ReceiveWX channel45637891021
7214SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS12345678910111213141516Specifications ■General D•Frequencycoverage :Tx156.025–157.425MHz Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz•Mode :FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B)•Channelspacing : ±25 kHz•Operatingtemp.range :–20°Cto+60°C•Currentdrain(at7.4V) :TXhigh 1.5A (approximately) Max. audio 0.50 A•Powersupplyrequirement :7.4VDCnorminal (negative ground)•Frequencystability :±10PPM(–20°Cto+60°C)•Antennaimpedance :50˘ nominal•Dimensions(approximately):61.2(W) × 141.4(H) × 43.2(D)mm : 2.4(W) × 5.6(H) × 1.7(D) inch (Projections not included)•Weight (approximately) : 295 g/10.4 oz with BP-275Transmitter D•Outputpower :5W/1W•Modulationsystem :Variablereactancefrequencymodulation•Max.frequencydeviation :±5.0kHz•Adjacentchannelpower :70dB•Spuriousemissions :-68dBc(typical)Receiver D•Sensitivity(12dBSINAD) :0.25µV(typical)•Squelchsensitivity :0.35µVtypical(atthreshold)•Intermodulationrejectionratio:70dB(typical)•Spurious response rejection ratio: 70 dB (typical)•Adjacentchannelselectivity :70dB(typical)•Audiooutputpower :0.35 W typical at 10% distor-tion with an 8 ˘ load (External) : 0.7 W typical at 10% distortion with an 8 ˘ load (Internal)All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
7314SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONSOptions ■•BP-275 Li-ion b at t e r y p a c k 7.4V 1590mAh (Typical) Li-ion battey pack. The battery pack must be charged with the supplied BC-204 or the optional BC-205.•BC-204 r e g u l a r c h a r g e r + BC-147S a c a d a p t e r Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as sup-plied with the transceiver.•BC-205 r a p i d c h a r g e r + BC-145S a c a d a p t e r + OPC-515L d C p o w e r c a b l e For rapid charging of battery pack. •HM-167 s p e a k e r m i c r o p h o n e Full sized waterproof speaker-microphone including alliga-tor type clip to attach to your shirt or collar, etc. •FA-SC59V a n t e n n a•CP-25 c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e For charging the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette light-er socket. (For BC-204)•MB-109 b e lt c l i p•MB-96F l e at h e r b e lt h a n g e rApproved 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.
751SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “General Population Use” in an uncontrolled environment.This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Gen-eral Population Use.” In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •FCCOETBulletin65Edition01-01SupplementC,EvaluatingCompli-ance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. •AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(C95.1-1992),IEEEStandardfor Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. •AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(C95.3-1992),IEEERecom-mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-magnetic Fields– RF and Microwave. •Thefollowingaccessoriesareauthorizedforusewiththisproduct.Useofaccessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-109), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP-275).To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic en-ergy is within the FCC allowable limits for general popu-lation use, always adhere to the following guidelines: •DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF ex-posure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. •DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-sure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “transmit indicator” appears on the LCD. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch. •ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on page 28 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the re-cipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.WARNINGCAUTION
761SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION12345678910111213141516Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Elle est conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, à 2,5 cm, aux limites d'exposition aux RF de la FCC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matière de niveaux d'énergie et d'énergie électromagnétique de RF et d'évaluation de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l'exposition humaine :•SupplémentC,édition01-01,duBulletinOETdelaFCC,«EvaluatingCompliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields».•Normedel’AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI):IEEEC95.1-1992 sur les niveaux de sécurité compatibles avec l’exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquences (3 kHz à 300 GHz).•Normedel’ANSI:IEEEC95.3-1992surlaméthoded’évaluationrecommandée du champ magnétique potentiellement dangereux des radiofréquences et des micro-ondes.•Lesaccessoiresquisuiventsontapprouvéspouruneutilisationavecceproduit. L'utilisation d'accessoires autres que ceux précisés peut entraîner des niveaux d'exposition aux RF supérieures aux limites établies par la FCC en matière d'exposition aux RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture (MB-109), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-275).CAUTIONAfin de vous assurer que votre exposition à une énergie électromagnétique de RF se situe dans les limites permises par la FCC pour une utilisation grand public, veuillez en tout temps respecter les directives suivantes :•NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu'une antenne appropriée y soit fixée, car ceci risque d'endommager la radio et causer une exposition supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC. L'antenne appropriée est celle qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spécialement autorisée par le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio.• NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de l'appareil («50% du facteur d'utilisation»). Émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation peut causer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC. La radio est en train d’émettre lorsque le témoin du mode de transmission s'affiche sur l'écran ACL. La radio émettra si vous appuyez sur le bouton du microphone.• TOUJOURS tenir l'antenne éloignée d'au moins 2,5 cm de votre corps au moment d'émettre et utiliser uniquement l'attache pour ceinture Icom illustrée à la p. 28, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre chose, de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites fixées par la FCC. Pour offrir à vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qualité de transmission possible, tenez l'antenne à au moins 5 cm de votre bouche et légèrement de côté.Les renseignements ci-dessus fournissent à l'utilisateur toute l'information nécessaire sur l'exposition aux RF et sur ce qu'il faut faire pour assurer que cette radio fonctionne en respectant les limites d'exposition aux RF établies par la FCC.Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilitéEn mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs où une signalisation l’exige. NE PAS faire fonctionner l'émetteur dans des secteurs sensibles au rayonnement électromagnétique tels que les hôpitaux, les aéronefs et les sites de dynamitage.AVERTISSEMENTMISE EN GARDE
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