ICOM orporated 357000 VHF Marine Transceiver User Manual IC M506 draft 0306

ICOM Incorporated VHF Marine Transceiver IC M506 draft 0306

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INSTRUCTION MANUALiM506VHF 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.

iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M506 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.We appreciate you making the IC-M506 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology ﬁrst.” Many hours of research and development went into the de sign of your IC-M506.FEATURES DM Built-in Class D DSCM Integrated AIS ReceiverM NMEA 2000™ ConnectivityM 2 Minutes Last Call Voice RecordingM Superb Active Noise CancellingM 25W Two-Way Hailer and HornM IPX8 Submersible Plus™M Optional COMMANDMICIV™ HM-195IMPORTANTREAD 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 DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONRWARNING! 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.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.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 d’Industrie Canada.Son exploitation est autorisee sous reserve que l’appareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable.

If 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 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.USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. 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.s!FTERTHEACKNOWLEDGEMENTISRECEIVED#HANNELISautomatically selected.3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate in-formation as listed above.iiIN CASE OF EMERGENCY

iiiRADIO OPERATOR WARNINGWARNINGIcom 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 ﬁeld 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.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 RadiusTHE 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.

iv12345678910111213141516AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIOIcom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être ﬁxée à une distance minimale de 5 mètres (mesurée 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 sécurité minimale prévue pour satisfaire aux exigences de conformité en matière d'exposition aux RF. Cette distance de 5 mètres est établie en fonction de l'exposition maximale admissible sécuritaire de 3 mètres établie par la FCC, à laquelle on ajoute la hauteur d'un adulte (2 mètres); cette distance convient pour tous les navires.Dans le cas des embarcations sans structure convenable, l'antenne doit être ﬁxée de façon à maintenir une distance minimale de 1 mètre verticalement entre cette antenne (mesurée depuis son point le plus bas) et la tête de toute personne présente; toutes les personnes présentes doivent se tenir à l'extérieur d'un rayon d'exposition maxi-male admissible de 3 mètres.Ne pas émettre à l'aide de la radio et de l'antenne lorsque des personnes se trouvent à l'intérieur du rayon d'exposition maximale admissible de cette antenne, à moins que ces personnes (comme le conducteur ou l'opérateur radio) ne soient protégées du champ de l'antenne par un écran métallique relié à la masse. Le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible équivaut à la distance minimale que cette personne doit maintenir entre elle et l'axe de l'antenne pour éviter une exposition aux RF supérieure au niveau d'exposition maxi-male admissible ﬁxé par la FCC.LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXI-MALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT DE RF SUPÉRIEURE À L'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE FIXÉE PAR LA FCC.L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO EST RESPONSABLE D'ASSURER QUE LES LIMITES D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE SOIENT RESPECTÉES EN TOUT TEMPS PENDANT LA TRANSMISSION RADIO. L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO DOIT S'ASSURER QU'AUCUNE PERSONNE PRÉSENTE NE SE SITUE À L'INTÉRIEUR DU RAY-ON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE.Établir le rayon d'exposition maximale admissibleON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMIS-SIBLE EST D'ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPULÉ DANS LE BUL-LETIN OET 65 DE LA FCC. CETTE DISTANCE ESTIMÉE TIENT COMPTE D'UN SYSTÈME INSTALLÉ SUR UN NAVIRE UTILISANT LA PUISSANCE MAXIMALE DE LA RADIO ET DES ANTENNES DONT LE GAIN MAXIMAL EST DE 9dBi.AVERTISSEMENT

vFCC INFORMATIONs&/2#,!33!5.).4%.4)/.!,2!$)!4/23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.NOTEA WARNING STICKER is supplied with the U.S.A. version transceiver.To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be afﬁxed 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

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD .........................................................................iIMPORTANT .......................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................................................iIN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................. iiRADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......................................... iiiAVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ...... ivFCC INFORMATION ............................................................vNOTE .................................................................................... vPRECAUTIONS ................................................................... viTABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... vii1 OPERATING RULES .......................................................12 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................2-7Front panel N ...................................................................2Function display N ...........................................................5Speaker Microphone N .................................................... 7Soft key function N ...........................................................73 PREPARATION................................................................8MMSI code programming N .............................................84 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................9-15Channel selection N ........................................................9Receiving and transmitting N .........................................11Call channel programming N .........................................13Channel name programming N......................................13Microphone Lock function N ..........................................14 Adjusting the display back-light level N ..........................15 AquaQuake water draining function N ...........................155 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................16-17Scan types N .................................................................16Setting Favorite channels N ........................................... 17Starting a scan N ........................................................... 176 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............................................18Description N .................................................................18Operation N ...................................................................187 DSC OPERATION ....................................................19-73DSC address ID N ........................................................19Position and time programming N..................................22Distress call N ................................................................23Transmitting DSC calls N ............................................... 28Receiving DSC calls N ..................................................53Received Call log N .......................................................65Transmitted Call log N....................................................67DSC Settings N .............................................................68Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder N ..728 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................74-78Intercom operation N .....................................................74RX Speaker function N ..................................................75Hailer operation N ..........................................................75Horn function N ..............................................................76

viii12345678910111213141516 Voice scrambler operation N ........................................ 78Voice recorder function N ..............................................789 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) .................79-88About AIS N ................................................................... 79AIS Classes N ...............................................................79Function display N .........................................................80About the detail screen N ..............................................83AIS Settings N ...............................................................8710 NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions)....89Description N .................................................................8911 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ...............................91-100Menu screen operation N ..............................................91Menu screen items N .....................................................92Conﬁguration items N ....................................................93Radio Settings items N ..................................................9712 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ...............101-107Connections N .............................................................101Antenna N ....................................................................103Fuse replacement N ....................................................103Cleaning N ................................................................... 103Supplied accessories N ...............................................103Mounting the transceiver N .......................................... 104MB-132 installation N ..................................................105Microphone installation N ............................................10613 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......................108-109Speciﬁcations N ........................................................... 108Options N .....................................................................10914 CHANNEL LIST ...........................................................11015 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................11116 TEMPLATE ..................................................................112

1OPERATING RULES1D Prioritiess2EADALL RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAININGTO CALL PRIORITIESand keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.s9OUMUSTMONITOR#HANNELWHENYOUARENOTOPERATINGon another channel.s&ALSEORFRAUDULENTDISTRESSCALLSAREPROHIBITEDUNDERLAWPrivacy Ds)NFORMATIONOVERHEARDBUTNOTINTENDEDFORYOUCANNOTLAW-fully be used in any way.s)NDECENTORPROFANELANGUAGEISPROHIBITEDRadio licenses D(1) SHIP STATION LICENSEYou 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 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.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../4%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.

22PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516Front panel Nq 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 [Ω]/[≈] 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)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)  sh#!,,vAPPEARSWHENTHE#ALLCHANNELISSELECTEDCLEARMENUENTCHCHtuyweriqo!0!1Function display (p. 5)Speaker

32PANEL DESCRIPTIONCLEARMENUENTCHCHtuyweriqo!0!1Function display (p. 5)Speakero SQUELCH DIAL Rotate to adjust the squelch level.!0 SOFT KEYS Desired functions as described below can be assigned in the Menu screen. Scan [ ] (p. 17) Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan. 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. AIS [ ] (p. 86) Push to display AIS plotter on the left side of screen. Channel/Weather channel [ ]* (pp. 9, 11) Push to selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel. High/Low [ ] (p. 11) Push to set the power to high or low. s3OMECHANNELSARESETTOONLYLOWPOWER SCBL [ ] (p. 78) Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF. s4HE)CONAPPEARSWHENTHEVOICESCRAMBLERIS/. PLAY [ ] (p. 78) Push to enter voice recoder menu. sh2%#v)CONBLINKSWHENTHERECORDERIS/. RX Speaker [ ] (p. 75) Push to turn the RX Speaker mode ON or OFF. LO/DX [ ]* (p. 11) Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF. sh,/#vAPPEARSWHENTHE!TTENUATORFUNCTIONIS/. Favorite channel [ ] (p. 17) 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.

42PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516 Name [ ] (p. 13) Push to enter the channel name programming mode. Backlight [ ] (p. 15) Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness ad-justment mode.s7HILEINTHEADJUSTMENTMODEPUSH;∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] or rotate Dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. Log [ ] (p. 65) Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.!1 VOLUME DIAL Rotate to adjust the volume level.

52PANEL DESCRIPTIONFunction display Nq 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.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.!4!6!7!5qwietr!0you!1!2!3!8!9@0

62PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Shows the selected operating channel number. s7HENASIMPLEXCHANNELISSELECTEDh!vAPPEARS!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.  s7HEN THE '03 CURRENT TIME IS INVALIDhv WILL BLINK EVERY2 seconds instead of the current time. After 23.5 hours has passed, “NO TIME” will appear.  shv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 ±the time is manually programmed. “UTC” appears when ±the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS sen-tence format is included in the GPS signal. The date information appears when ±the RMC GPS sen-tence format is included in the GPS signal. “NO TIME” appears when no GPS receiver is connect- ±ed, and no time is manually input.!6 POSITION INDICATOR± Shows the current position when a GPS receiver is connected, or the position is manually programmed.  s7HENTHE'03POSITIONISINVALIDhvMAYBLINKEVERYSEC-onds instead of position. The last position is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” will appear.  shvWILLBLINKEVERYSECONDSINSTEADOFPOSITIONAFTERHOURS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.

72PANEL DESCRIPTIONSpeaker Microphone NMicrophoneSpeakerwqerq 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)  s3OMECHANNELSARESETTOONLYLOWPOWER± 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)  sh#!,,vAPPEARSWHENTHE#ALLCHANNELISSELECTEDSoft key function NVarious 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)Soft key function selection D When “ ±Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, pushing [Ω] 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.

83PREPARATION12345678910111213141516MMSI code programming NThe 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.Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. q s4HREESHORTBEEPSSOUNDANDh./$3#--3)vISDISPLAYEDPush [ENT] to start the MMSI code programming. w s0USH;#,%!2=TWICETOCANCELTHEPROGRAMMINGANDGOTOTHEnormal operating screen. In this case, the transceiver cannot make a DSC call. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again.Enter your MMSI code in the following manner: e s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial.Repeat step re to enter all 9 digits. After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically tselected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.The “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed. yEnter your MMSI code again for confirmation. u s%NTERINTHESAMEMANNERASSTEPSe through t. When your MMSI code programming is successfully com- ipleted, the screen as shown below is brieﬂy displayed. s!FTERTHATTHENORMALOPERATINGSCREENISDISPLAYEDThe programmed MMSI code can be checked in the MENU screen. (p. 92)

9BASIC OPERATION49Channel selection NChannel 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 automatically monitored dur-ing both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor 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.Call channel DEach 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.sh#!,,vANDTHE#ALLCHANNELNUMBERAPPEARs%ACHCHANNELGROUPHASANINDEPENDENTCALLCHANNELAFTERPRO-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.

104BASIC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Channel group selection DThere are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International channels and Canadian channels. These channel groups may be speciﬁed 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].r Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired channel group, and then push [ENT].s53!53!)NTERNATIONAL).4AND#ANADIAN#!.CHANNELgroups can be selected.t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.y Push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel. s0USHING;Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-nels. sh$50vAPPEARSWHENADUPLEXCHANNELISSELECTED sh!vAPPEARSWHENASIMPLEXCHANNELISSELECTEDWhen the International channel group is selected.Channel group icon appears

114BASIC OPERATIOND Weather channelsThe 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) Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. q sh78vAPPEARSWHENAWEATHERCHANNELISSELECTEDsh78 ” appears when the Weather Alert function is in turned ON. (p. 78)Push [ w∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel. s0USHING;Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-nels.When weather alert is OFF. When weather alert is ON.Receiving and transmitting N#!54)/. Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. q Set the audio and squelch levels. (p. 15) w First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output ±level. After that, adjust the squelch level until the noise just disappears. Change the channel group. (p. 10) e Push [ r∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel. (pp. 9, 10) s0USHING;Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-nels. s7HENRECEIVINGASIGNALh ” appears and audio is heard. s&URTHERADJUSTMENTOFTHEVOLUMELEVELMAYBENECESSARY Push [LO/DX] to turn the receive Attenuator function ON tor OFF, if necessary. s/NLY53!AND!USTRALIANVERSIONTRANSCEIVERS sh,/#vAPPEARSWHENTHERECEIVE!TTENUATORFUNCTIONIS/. Push [HI/LO] to select the output power, if necessary. ysh7vAPPEARSWHENHIGHPOWERISSELECTEDANDh7vAPPEARSwhen low power is selected. s#HOOSELOWPOWERFORSHORTRANGECOMMUNICATIONSCHOOSEHIGHpower for longer distance communications. s3OMECHANNELSAREFORONLYLOWPOWERu Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your normal voice level.sh ” appears. s#HANNELCANNOTBEUSEDFORTRANSMISSIONOTHERTHAN$3#

124BASIC OPERATION2345678910111213141516i 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.)-0/24!.4 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 ﬁeld. Transmission is not possible for 10 seconds after this shut down.MicrophoneiuryCLEARMENUENTCHCH

134BASIC OPERATIONCall channel programming NYou can program the Call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. Select the desired channel group (INT, USA or CAN) to be qprogrammed. (p. 10)w Push [MENU].e Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] 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.s0USH;#,%!2=TOCANCELChannel name programming NEach channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters.Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . ;<=>?ANDASPACECANBEINPUTPush [ q∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel.s&IRSTCANCELTHE$UALWATCH4RIWATCHOR 3CAN FUNCTIONIFACTI-vated. Push [NAME] to open the channel name programming wscreen.s!BLACKBOXISDISPLAYEDONTHElRSTCHARACTEREnter the desired channel name in the following manner: e s3ELECTADESIREDCHARACTERUSING$IALOR;∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. s3ELECTh30!#%vTHENPUSH;%.4=TOINPUTASPACE s3ELECTh$%,%4%vTHENPUSH;%.4=TODELETEACHARACTER s0USH;#,%!2=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHEPREVIOUSSCREEN

144BASIC OPERATION1234567891011121314151614Repeat step re to input all characters.t Push [Ω], [≈], [∫] or [√] to select “FINISH,” then push [ENT] to set the name and return to the previous screen.Microphone Lock function NThe 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]

154BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the display back- Nlight levelThe 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]. s)FNOKEYOPERATIONISPERFORMEDFORABOUTSECONDSTHETRANSCEIVERsets the selected backlight level, and returns to the normal mode. AquaQuake water draining NfunctionThe AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may mufﬂe the sound coming from the speaker. A buzzing sound is heard when this function is activated.q Push [MENU].w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] 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.s7HILEHOLDINGDOWN;!15!=ALOWBUZZINGSOUNDSTODRAINWA-ter, regardless of the volume level setting.s4HE TRANSCEIVER KEYS EXCEPT ;$)342%33= ARE DISABLED WHILEthe AquaQuake function is activated.When the AquaQuake function is activated.

165SCAN OPERATION12345678910111213141516Scan types NScanning is an efﬁcient 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 SCANThe 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.NORMAL SCANThe 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.WX*CH 01CH 16CH 02CH 05 CH 04CH 03*When the weather alert function is activated.CH 01 CH 02WX*CH 05 CH 04CH 03*When the weather alert function is activated.

175SCAN OPERATIONSetting Favorite channels NFor more efﬁcient 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).Select the desired channel group. (p. q10)Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel. wPush [ e] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel.sh” appears on the display.To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step re.sh” disappears.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.s2EPEATABOVEPROCEDURETOSETALLCHANNELSAS&AVORITECHANNELSStarting a scan NFirst, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 97)Select the desired channel group. (p. q10)Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left. wMake sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. ePush [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan. rsh3#!.vAPPEARSDURINGA0RIORITYSCANh3#!.vAPPEARSDUR-ing a Normal scan.s7HENASIGNALISDETECTEDTHESCANPAUSESUNTILTHESIGNALDIS-appears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during a Priority scan.) s0USH;Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume the scan.s!BEEPTONESOUNDSANDhvBLINKSWHENASIGNALISRECEIVEDONChannel 16 during a Priority scan.To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step tr.Scan starts. When a signal is received.Push[SCAN];%XAMPLE= Starting a Normal scan.

186DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH12345678910111213141516Description NDualwatch 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.Operation NSelect Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 97) q Push [ wY](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating channel. Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan. esh$5!,vAPPEARSDURING$UALWATCHh42)vAPPEARSDURINGTri-watch. s!BEEPTONESOUNDSWHENASIGNALISRECEIVEDON#HANNEL To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again. rDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATIONDualwatch Tri-watchCall channelCh 88Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9s)FASIGNALISRECEIVEDON#HANNEL$UALWATCHAND4RIwatch pause on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.s)FASIGNALISRECEIVEDONTHE#ALLCHANNELDURING4RIWATCHTri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disap-pears.s4OTRANSMITONTHESELECTEDCHANNELDURINGA$UALWATCHORTri-watch scan, hold down [PTT].;%XAMPLE= 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.

19DSC OPERATION7DSC address ID NProgramming 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 s4HEh).$)6)$5!,)$vPROGRAMSCREENISDISPLAYEDEnter a desired individual ID in the following way: e s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. The ﬁrst digit is speciﬁed as ‘0’ for a Group ID. The ﬁrst two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits.t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. s4HE)$NAMEPROGRAMMINGSCREENISDISPLAYEDy Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: s3ELECTADESIREDCHARACTERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALOR select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. s0USH;=THEN;=THEN;!"#=TOSELECTACHARACTERGROUPu After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] to program it. s4HEh).$)6)$5!,)$vLISTSCREENISDISPLAYEDi Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eIndividual IDf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)

207DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Programming Group IDEnter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. qPush [ADD]. w s4HEh'2/50)$vPROGRAMSCREENISDISPLAYEDe Enter a desired group ID in the following way: s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. The ﬁrst digit is ﬁxed as ‘0’ for a Group ID.The ﬁrst two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.r Repeat step e to input the speciﬁc 9 digits group code.t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. s4HE'ROUP)$NAMEPROGRAMMINGSCREENISDISPLAYEDEnter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: y s3ELECTADESIREDCHARACTERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALOR select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. s0USH;=THEN;=THEN;!"#=TOSELECTACHARACTERGROUP After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using dial or u[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or Dial to program it. s4HEh'2/50)$vLISTSCREENISDISPLAYEDi Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eGroup IDf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)

217DSC OPERATIOND Deleting Individual/Group IDq Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET-TINGS menu.s7HENNOADDRESS)$ISPROGRAMMEDh.O)$vISDISPLAYED)NTHIS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. s0USH;#!.#%,=TOCANCELITr Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eIndividual IDf/eGroup IDf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)

227DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516A Distress call should include the ship’s 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.s-ANUALPROGRAMMINGISDISABLEDWHENA'03RECEIVERISconnected.s-ANUALLYPROGRAMMEDPOSITIONANDTIMEWILLBEHELDFORonly 23.5 hours.q Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. Edit your latitude and longitude position using Dial, or [ wY]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. s3ELECT..ORTHLATITUDEOR33OUTHLATITUDEWHENTHECURSORISon the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. s3ELECT77ESTLONGITUDEOR%%ASTLONGITUDEWHENTHECURSORis on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.After entering the position, push [ENT] to program it. e The UTC time programming screen is displayed, enter the rUTC time in the following way: s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. Push [ENT] or Dial to program your position and time. t s2ETURNTOTHEh$3#3%44).'3vSCREENPosition and time programming N eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ ePosition Inputf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)

237DSC OPERATIONDistress call NA 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.s7HILEHOLDINGDOWN;$)342%33=COUNTDOWNBEEPSSOUNDANDboth the key and display backlighting blink. s$3# CHANNEL #HANNEL  IS AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED AND THEDistress call is transmitted. After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- eknowledgment call.s4HE $ISTRESS CALL IS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSMITTED EVERY  TO minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’ mode), or DSC Cancel call is made. (p. 27) s0USH;2%3%.$=TOMANUALLYTRANSMITTHE$ISTRESSREPEATCALL s0USH ;Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-tress call information. s0USH;Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode, push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it. After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF] rthen reply using the microphone.A distress alert default contains: ± s.ATUREOFDISTRESS 5NDESIGNATEDDISTRESS s0OSITIONINFORMATION4HE LATEST '03 OR MANUAL INPUT POSITIONis held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF.

247DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Regular callThe nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-tress call.Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC menu. qw Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].s@5NDESIGNATED@&IRE%XPLOSION@&LOODING@#OLLISION@'ROUNDING‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man Overboard’ is selectable.s4HENATUREOFTHEDISTRESSISSTOREDFORMINUTESAFTERASELEC-tion is made.e The Distress call conﬁrmation screen is displayed.s2OTATE$IALORPUSH;Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-tress call.s7HILEHOLDINGDOWN;$)342%33=COUNTDOWNBEEPSSOUNDANDboth the key and display backlighting blink. s4HESELECTEDNATUREOFTHEDISTRESSISSTOREDFORMINUTES eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eDistress Callf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)

257DSC OPERATIONt After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-knowledgment call.s4HE $ISTRESS CALL IS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSMITTED EVERY  TO minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’ mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27) s0USH;2%3%.$=TOMANUALLYTRANSMITTHE$ISTRESSREPEATCALL s0USH ;Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-tress call information. s0USH;Ω]/[≈] 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.± A distress alert contains: s.ATUREOFDISTRESS 3ELECTEDINSTEPw. s0OSITIONINFORMATION4HE LATEST '03 OR MANUAL INPUT POSITIONis held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turny After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM OFF] then reply using the microphone.± A distress alert contains: s.ATUREOFDISTRESS 3ELECTEDINSTEPw. s0OSITIONINFORMATION4HE LATEST '03 OR MANUAL INPUT POSITIONis held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF.

267DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516When 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.  s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial. s3ELECT..ORTHLATITUDEOR33OUTHLATITUDEWHENTHECURSORISon the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. s3ELECT77ESTLONGITUDEOR%%ASTLONGITUDEWHENTHECURSORis on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.

277DSC OPERATIOND Distress cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- qCEL].Push [CONTINUE]. w s0USH;"!#+=TORETURNTOWAITINGFORANACKNOWLEDGEMENTCALLe Push [FINISH]. s0USH;%8)4=TORETURNTOWAITINGFORANACKNOWLEDGEMENTCALLr The Distress cancel call is transmitted.t Channel 16 is automatically selected. s2EPORTYOURSITUATIONUSINGTHEMICROPHONE s!FTERTHEREPORTPUSH ;%8)4=TORETURNTO THENORMALOPERATINGmode.

287CHAPTER CONTINUED12345678910111213141516Transmitting DSC calls NTo ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71)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 eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eIndividual Callf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTPs7HENh-ANUAL)NPUTvISSELECTEDSETADESIREDDIGIT--3))$code for the individual you wish to call. About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALOR select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT].s4HElRSTDIGITISSPECIlEDAS@FORA'ROUP)$)FA'ROUP)$ISentered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].s4HElRSTTWODIGITSARE@FORANYCOASTSTATION)$./4% 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.

297DSC OPERATIONe Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT]. s)NTERSHIPCHANNELSAREALREADYPRESETINTOTHETRANSCEIVERINTHErecommended order.r A conﬁrmation screen appears. s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTSt Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNELbecomes clear.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.

307CHAPTER CONTINUED12345678910111213141516 Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps and then select the intership channel speciﬁed in step r.  s!DIFFERENTINTERSHIPCHANNELWILLBESELECTEDIF THE STATION YOUcalled cannot use the channel. s2EPLYUSINGTHEMICROPHONE!NDGOTOSTEPo. 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. Then push [EXIT] to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal ooperating 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 target’s MMSI code.See pages 70 and 84 for more details.

317DSC 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 an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the qscreen below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. e s!BLETO#OMPLY -AKEANACKNOWLEDGMENTCALLWITHOUTany changes. s5NABLETO#OMPLY 9OUCANNOTMAKEACOMMUNICATION The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to Comply’) can be automatically trans-mitted, if set. See page 66 for details. s0ROPOSE.EW#HANNEL 9OU CAN MAKE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTcall, but you specify the intership chan-nel. Select a desired intership channel, using dial, or [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT].

327CHAPTER CONTINUED12345678910111213141516The Individual ACK conﬁrmation screen is displayed. r Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call.The screens shown below are displayed. tReply 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 eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eIndividual ACKf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)s7HENNO)NDIVIDUALCALLHASBEENRECEIVEDh)NDIVIDUAL!#+v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 ee to u, as described in “Quick ACK:,” be-ginning on the previous page.

337DSC OPERATIONTransmitting 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 eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eGroup Callf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select the desired pre-programmed group address or w“Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE'ROUPCALLCANBESETlRSTPs7HENh-ANUAL)NPUTvISSELECTEDSETTHEDIGIT)$CODEFORTHEgroup you wish to call.e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT]. s)NTERSHIPCHANNELSAREALREADYPRESETINTOTHETRANSCEIVERINTHErecommended order. About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired group ID in the following way:s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORROTATEDIALOR select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT].s4HElRSTDIGITISSPECIlEDAS@FORA'ROUP)$s4HElRSTTWODIGITSARE@FORANY#OASTSTATION)$

347DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516r A conﬁrmation screen appears. s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTS Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. t s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNEL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.

357DSC 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 eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eAll Ships Callf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select a desired category, using Dial or [ wY]/[Z], then push [ENT].s4HE SELECTABLE CATEGORY MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON THE PRO-grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the selectable categories. Select a desired trafﬁc channel, using Dial or [ eY]/[Z], then push [ENT]. s4HESELECTEDCHANNELISDISPLAYEDr A conﬁrmation screen appears. s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTS

367DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call. s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNEL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.

377DSC OPERATIOND Transmitting a Position Request Call (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only)Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a speciﬁc ship’s current position, etc.Enter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePosition Requestf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].s4HE)$CODEFORTHE0OSITION2EQUEST#ALLCANBESETlRSTPs7HENh-ANUAL)NPUTvISSELECTEDSETADESIREDDIGIT--3))$code for the individual you wish to call.About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial.s4HElRSTDIGITISSPECIlEDAS@FORA'ROUP)$)FA'ROUP)$ISentered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].s4HElRSTTWODIGITSARE@FORANYCOASTSTATION)$e A conﬁrmation screen appears. s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTS

387DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. r s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNELbecomes clear. After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the tfollowing screen is displayed. When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound yand the following screen is displayed.u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed.Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. i

397DSC OPERATIOND Transmitting a Position Report CallTransmit a Position Report Call when you want to announce your own position to a speciﬁc ship and receive an answer back.Enter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePosition Reportf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTPs7HENh-ANUAL)NPUTvISSELECTEDSETADESIREDDIGIT--3))$code for the individual you wish to call. About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].s0USH;%.4=ORTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial.s4HElRSTDIGITISSPECIlEDAS@FORA'ROUP)$)FA'ROUP)$ISentered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].s4HElRSTTWODIGITSARE@FORANYCOASTSTATION)$A conﬁrmation screen appears. e s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTS

407DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call. r s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNELbecomes clear. After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the ttransceiver automatically returns to the normal operating mode.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: Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position ±and UTC time.  s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial. s3ELECT..ORTHLATITUDEOR33OUTHLATITUDEWHENTHECURSORis on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. s3ELECT77ESTLONGITUDEOR%%ASTLONGITUDEWHENTHECUR-sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.

417DSC OPERATIONTransmitting a Polling Request Call DTransmit a Polling Request Call when you want to know a speciﬁc vessel is in the communication area, or not.Enter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePolling Requestf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTPs7HENh-ANUAL)NPUTvISSELECTEDSETADESIREDDIGIT--3))$code for the individual you wish to call. About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].s0USH;%.4=TOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial.s4HElRSTDIGITISSPECIlEDAS@FORA'ROUP)$)FA'ROUP)$ISentered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].s4HElRSTTWODIGITSARE@FORANYCOASTSTATION)$A conﬁrmation screen appears. e s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTS

427DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call. r s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNELbecomes clear. After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the tfollowing screen 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

437DSC OPERATIOND Transmitting a Test callTesting 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.Enter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eTest Callf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Select a desired pre-programmed individual address, or w“Manual Input,” then push Dial or [ENT]. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTPs7HENh-ANUAL)NPUTvISSELECTEDSETTHEDIGIT--3))$CODEFORthe individual you wish to call.About Manual Inputting:Enter a desired address ID in the following way:s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial.s4HElRSTDIGITISSPECIlEDAS@FORA'ROUP)$)FA'ROUP)$ISentered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].s4HElRSTTWODIGITSARE@FORANY#OASTSTATION)$e A conﬁrmation screen appears. s#ONlRMTHECALLCONTENTS

447DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. r s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNELbecomes clear. After the Test call has been transmitted, the following tscreen is displayed.y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen uas shown below is displayed.i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.

457DSC OPERATIOND Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement callWhen 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: When a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen qshown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w s0USH;).&/=TODISPLAYTHE4EST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.r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.

467DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual ACK:Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eTest ACKf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) s)FNO4ESTCALLHASBEENRECEIVEDTHEh4%34!#+vITEMWILLNOTbe displayed.w Select a desired Test call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].e The Test ACK conﬁrmation screen is displayed. 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.

477DSC 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’ (p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call.Quick Reply: When a Position Request call is received, beeps sound qand the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.w Push [ACK]. s0USH;).&/=TODISPLAYTHE0OSITION2EQUEST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 shown below ris displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.

487DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual Reply:Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePosition Replyf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) s)FNO0OSITION2EQUESTCALLHASBEENRECEIVEDTHEh0/3)4)/.REPLY” item will not be displayed. Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using wDial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].e The Position Reply call conﬁrmation 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.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: Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position ±and UTC time.  s3ELECTADESIREDNUMBERUSING$IALOR;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s0USH;%.4=OR$IALTOSETITs4OMOVETHECURSORSELECTEITHERARROWh←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial. s3ELECT..ORTHLATITUDEOR33OUTHLATITUDEWHENTHECURSORis on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. s3ELECT77ESTLONGITUDEOR%%ASTLONGITUDEWHENTHECUR-sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.

497DSC OPERATIOND Transmitting a Position Report Reply callTransmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report call is received.Quick Reply: When a Position Report call is received, beeps sound and qthe screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. s0USH;).&/=TODISPLAYTHE0OSITION2EPORT2EQUESTCALLINFORMA-tion. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.

507DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual Reply: Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS qmenu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePosition Report Replyf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) s)FNO0OSITION2EPORT2EQUESTCALLHASBEENRECEIVEDTHEh0/3)-TION REPORT REPLY” item will not be displayed. Select a desired Position Report Request call to reply to, wusing Dial or [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 shown below ris displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.

517DSC 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’ (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call.Quick Reply: When a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and qthe screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.Push [ACK]. w s0USH;).&/=TODISPLAYTHE0OLLING2EQUESTCALLINFORMATION Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK].The Polling Reply conﬁrmation screen is displayed. e Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call. While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below ris displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.

527DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Manual Reply:Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePolling Replyf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) s)FNO0OLLING2EQUESTCALLHASBEENRECEIVEDTHEh0/,,).'2%-PLY” item will not be displayed. Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using wDial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].e The Polling Reply call conﬁrmation 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.

537DSC OPERATIONReceiving DSC calls NReceiving a Distress Call DWhen a Distress Call is received:The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ±“ RCVD DISTRESS” 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.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  s"YPUSHING;044=THETRANSCEIVERALSOEXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 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.  s)FYOUHAVENTPUSHED;#(=WITHINSECONDSTHEOPERAT-ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69)Push

547DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement DWhen 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. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking qbacklight. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to return to the normal operating mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  s"YPUSHING;044=THETRANSCEIVERALSOEXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 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.  s)FYOUHAVENTPUSHED;#(=WITHINSECONDSTHEOPERAT-ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69)Push

557DSC OPERATION Receiving D a Distress Relay CallWhen a Distress Relay call is received:The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ±“ RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD back- ±light blinks. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking qbacklight. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to return to the normal operating mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  s"YPUSHING;044=THETRANSCEIVERALSOEXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 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.  s)FYOUHAVENTPUSHED;#(=WITHINSECONDSTHEOPERAT-ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69)Push

567DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Receiving a Distress Relay AcknowledgementWhen 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.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  s"YPUSHING;044=THETRANSCEIVERALSOEXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 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.  s)FYOUHAVENTPUSHED;#(=WITHINSECONDSTHEOPERAT-ing channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p. 69)Push

577DSC OPERATIONReceiving an Individual Call DWhen 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. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  s4HE#ALLISSTOREDINTHE2ECEIVED#ALL,OG  sh ” 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 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 (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.

587DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Group Call DWhen 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. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 speciﬁed by the calling sta-tion (Example: 08) for an announcement from the call-ing station.

597DSC OPERATIONReceiving an All Ships Call DWhen 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. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 speciﬁed by the calling sta-tion (Example: 16) for an announcement from the call-ing station.

607DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Geographical Area Call DWhen 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. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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 speciﬁed 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.

617DSC OPERATIONReceiving a Position Request Call DWhen a Position Request Call is received:± The 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 blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category.w Push a soft key to select your desired action. [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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.

627DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516Receiving a Position Report Call DWhen a Position Report Call is received:± The 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 blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [EXIT] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received Call Log. [INFO] ±Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)

637DSC OPERATIOND Receiving a Polling Request callWhen a Polling Request call is received:± The 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 blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category. Push a soft key to select your desired action. w [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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.

647DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Receiving a Test CallWhen a Test Call is received:± The 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 blinking qbacklight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHEDWITHINMINUTESTHENEXTSCREENmay appear, depending on the received Category.w Push a soft key to select your desired action. [IGN] ±Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-ing mode.  s4HETRANSCEIVEREXITSTHE$3#MODE  sh ” 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.

657DSC OPERATIOND Receiving a Test Acknowledgement CallWhen a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “Received ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 ±minutes.Received Call log NThe transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes-sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook.s7HILEINTHENORMALOPERATINGMODEh ” blinks in the upper right corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC message.Distress message D Push the soft key [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the qDSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eReceived Call Logf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Push [ wY] or [Z] to select “Distress,” then push [ENT].s4HE$ISTRESSMESSAGESARESTOREDINh$ISTRESSvsh ” appears when there are unread DSC messages.sh ” appears when there are no unread DSC messages. s.OICONAPPEARSWHENTHEREARENO$3#MESSAGESq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s)F;!,!2-/&&=ISNOTPUSHED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.  s4HE TRANSCEIVER EXITS THEDSC mode.  sh ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Re-ceived Call Log.

667DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].s4HEMESSAGEINTHEUNOPENEDlLEHASNOTBEENREAD Rotate Dial or Push [ rY] or [Z] to scroll the DSC message contents.To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL]. t s4HECONlRMATIONSCREENAPPEARSTHENPUSH;/+=TODELETE Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. yD Other messages Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS qmenu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eReceived Call Logf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)Push [ wY] or [Z] to select “Others,” then push [ENT]. s4HEMESSAGESOTHERTHANTHE$ISTRESSARESTOREDINh/THERSvsh ” appears when there are unread DSC messages.sh ” appears when there are no unread DSC messages. s.OICONAPPEARSWHENTHEREARENO$3#MESSAGES Continued on the next page

677DSC OPERATIOND Other messages (Continued)e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].s4HEMESSAGEINTHEUNOPENEDlLEHASNOTBEENREADr Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents.s4HESTOREDMESSAGEHASVARIOUSINFORMATIONDEPENDINGONTHEDSC call type.To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL]. t s4HECONlRMATIONSCREENAPPEARSTHENPUSH;/+=TODELETEPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. yTransmitted Call log NThe 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 eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eTransmitted Call Logf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Push [ wY] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. eTo delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL]. r s4HECONlRMATIONSCREENAPPEARSTHENPUSH;/+=TODELETEPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. t

687DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516DSC Settings ND 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. qEnter either “INDIVIDUAL ACK,” “POSITION ACK” or “TEST ACK” in the DSC Settings menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eIndividual ACKf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ ePosition ACKf eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eTest ACKf Rotate Dial wto select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push [ENT]. s0USH;"!#+=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHE$3#3ETTINGSMENU(default)(default)(default) Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e

697DSC OPERATIOND Channel 16 Switch functionBy 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. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eCH 16 Switchf(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]. s0USH;"!#+=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHE$3#3ETTINGSMENU(default)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)OFF : Even after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver remains on the operat-ing channel.  sh ” appears. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e

707DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516D DSC Data OutputSelect 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. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eDSC Data Outputf(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]. s0USH;"!#+=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHE$3#3ETTINGSMENU(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 Individual ID screen. OFF : Does not output any call to the external equip-ment. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. eD AlarmSet the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat-egory or Status.q Enter “ALARM” in the DSC Settings menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eAlarmf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)w Rotate Dial to select the status, then push [ENT]. s0USH;"!#+=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHE$3#3ETTINGSMENUsh3AFETYvh2OUTINEvh7ARNINGvh3ELF4ERMINATEvANDh$ISCRETEvAREselectable. (default: ON) Rotate Dial to set the Alarm setting to “ON” or “OFF.” e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. r

717DSC OPERATIOND Channel 70 Squelch levelSet 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. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eCH 70 SQL Levelf(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]. s0USH;"!#+=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHE$3#3ETTINGSMENU(default) Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. eD DSC Loop TestThe 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. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eDSC Loop Testf(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)w Push [ENT] to start the DSC loop test. s0USH;"!#+=TOCANCELANDRETURNTOTHE$3#3ETTINGSMENUs7HENTHETRANSMIT$3#ANDRECEIVE$3#SIGNALSAREMATCHED“OK” appears. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. eIf “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.

727DSC OPERATION12345678910111213141516When 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 target’s 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: Transponder’s operation Select a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- qger list display.s9OUCANALSOGOTOTHENEXTSTEPWHENEVERTHEDETAILSCREENOFthe AIS target is displayed. s-AKESURETHETRANSCEIVERISINTHENORMALOPERATINGMODE/TH-erwise, you cannot make an individual DSC call using the tran-sponder. Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, wand then push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired voice chan-nel*.s6OICECHANNELSAREALREADYPRESETINTOTHETRANSPONDERINRECOM-mended order. * When a coast station is selected in step q, a voice channel will be speciﬁed by the coast station, therefore you cannot change the channel. The transponder will display “Voice Channel is speciﬁed by the Base station,” in this case. Push [DSC] to transmit an individual DSC call to the AIS etarget. s)F#HANNELISBUSYTHETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYUNTILTHECHANNELbecomes clear. s)FTHETRANSCEIVERCANNOTMAKETHECALLTHETRANSPONDERWILLDIS-play “DSC Transmission FAILED.”Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder NTransponder’s display Transceiver’s displayTransponder’s display Transceiver’s display

737DSC OPERATION After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will rdisplay “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” s0USH;#,%!2=TORETURNTOTHESCREENDISPLAYEDBEFOREYOUEN-tered the voice channel selection screen in step w.s4HETRANSCEIVERSTANDSBYON#HANNELUNTILANACKNOWLEDGE-ment is received.Transponder’s display Transceiver’s displayStep 2: Transceiver’s operation When the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound. t If the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, ±push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then select the intership channel speciﬁed in step w.  s!DIFFERENTINTERSHIPCHANNELWILLBESELECTEDIFTHESTATIONYOUcalled cannot use the channel.  s4OREPLYPUSH;044=ANDSPEAKATANORMALVOICELEVEL  s9OUCANCHECKTHE--3)CODEORTHENAMEIFPROGRAMMED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.y After the communication is ﬁnished, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.[DSC][CLEAR][Z][Y]TRANSPONDER‘Able to comply’ is received‘Unable to comply’ is received

748OTHER FUNCTIONS12345678910111213141516Intercom operation NThe 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.s4RANSMITTINGISDISABLEDWHILEUSINGTHEINTERCOMs4HERECEIVEDSIGNALISMUTEDWHILEUSINGTHEINTERCOMHold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. qs4HE COMMAND MICROPHONE POWER IS AUTOMATICALLY TURNED /.even if the power is OFF. Push [INCM] to enter the Intercom mode. w Hold down [INCM CALL] to sound the intercom beeps. es4HE TRANSCEIVER AND THE COMMAND MICROPHONE SOUND BEEPSwhile holding down [INCM CALL].sh#!,,vAPPEARS After releasing [INCM CALL], hold down [PTT] and speak rinto the microphone at a normal voice level.sh4!,+vAPPEARSONTHECALLERSDISPLAYORh,34.vAPPEARSONTHElistener’s display.sTo adjust the transceiver’s intercom volume level, rotate Dial.s4OADJUSTTHE(-SINTERCOMVOLUMELEVELROTATE;6/,31,=(Dial) on the HM-195. After releasing [PTT], you can hear the response through tthe speaker. yTo 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.On the caller’s displayOn the listener’s display

758OTHER FUNCTIONSRX Speaker function NThe 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. Push q[RX ] to enter the RX Speaker mode. s4HE283PEAKERVOLUMELEVELADJUSTMENTSCREENISDISPLAYED Rotate Dial or push [ wY]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the RX Speak-er volume level, and then push [ENT]. sh28 ” appears. eTo return to normal operating mode, push [RX ]. sh28 ” 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.Hailer operation NThe IC-M506 has a hailer function for voice ampliﬁcation over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to talk a hailing party.Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 ˘) as described on page 83.s4RANSMITTINGISNOTPOSSIBLEDURINGHAILEROPERATIONPush [HAILER] to enter the Hailer mode. qw Hold down [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level.s7HILEHOLDINGDOWN;044=THESCREENBELOWISDISPLAYED s4OADJUSTTHEHAILERLEVELROTATE$IAL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.Appears

768OTHER FUNCTIONS12345678910111213141516Horn function ND Automatic foghorn functionThe automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available for varying conditions. TYPE PATTERN USAGE UNDERWAY STOP SAIL TOW One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds. 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. 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).5s1120s5s12s1s120s5s12s1s120s5s12s 120sThe 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.

778OTHER FUNCTIONSq Enter “Auto Foghorn” in the HORN menu. D Manual Horn functionq Push [HORN] to enter the Horn mode.w Hold down [HORN] to sound a horn.s7HILEHOLDINGDOWN;(/2.=THEHORNSOUNDSANDTHESCREENbelow is displayed. s4OADJUSTTHEHORNVOLUMELEVELROTATE$IAL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. eMENUf ¶ eHORNf ¶ eAuto Foghornf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)Appearsw 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. s4HEFOGHORNLEVELISADJUSTABLEIN20 steps.r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. s4HEHORNICONISDISPLAYEDt To return to normal operation, select [OFF] in the Auto Fog-horn menu.

788OTHER FUNCTIONS12345678910111213141516 N 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. s4HE)CONAPPEARSWHENTHEVOICESCRAMBLERIS/.D Programming scrambler codesThere 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.Voice recorder function NThis 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. s;2%#=APPEARSWHILERECORDING s3TOP recording 3 seconds after the signal is lost.w Push [PLAY] to play back the recorded voice.s appears while playing.e Push [STOP] to return to nor-mal operating screen.

79AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)9About AIS NAIS (The automatic identiﬁcation 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 ona plotter or a radar screen.AIS Classes NThere 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 onvessels; Class A and Class B.Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, allSOLAS vessels, as described below, are required to install aClass A AIS transponder:s5PWARDS OF  GROSS TONNAGE ENGAGED ON INTERNATIONAL-voyages.s0ASSENGERVESSELSIRRESPECTIVEOFSIZEENGAGEDONINTENA-tional voyages.s5PWARDSOFGROSSTONNAGENOTENGAGEDONINTERNATIONALvoyages.A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperabilitywith Class A units, but not to impact the Class A network.Many commercial vessels, and some leisure craft, not clas-siﬁed as requiring a Class A unit, choose to install a Class B unit to avoid accidents at sea.Your vessel(Class B AIS)Other vessel(Class A AIS)Other vessel(Class B AIS)Base StationVessel information

809AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)Function display NThere 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. s!)3PLOTTERAPPEARSONTHEDISPLAYe Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to adjust the plotter range.D Plotter displayAfter 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.q DISPLAY TYPE Shows the selected display type. You can select the dis-play type from “AIS SET” in the menu screen (P.87)s7HENh.50vISDISPLAYEDTHETOPOFTHEPLOTTERDISPLAYREPRE-sents North.s7HENh!#50vISDISPLAYEDTHETOPOFTHEPLOTTERDISPLAYREPRE-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.s7HEN A TARGET BOX APPEARS PUSH [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target.123467810111213141516rytqew49

819AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)rytqewt YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon is displayed in the center of the display.s7HENh.50vISDISPLAYEDTHEVESSELICONAUTOMATICALLYPOINTSin the direction you are heading, in 45 degrees steps.s7HENh!#50vISDISPLAYEDTHEVESSELICONCONSTANTLYPOINTSTOthe top of the plotter display.s7HENYOURVessel moves less than 2 knots, the icon is displayed as “ .”y DISPLAY RANGE Shows the selected display range. ± Push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select display range.  sNMNAUTICALMILESAREselectable. s$ESCRIPTIONOFTHEICONSIcon DescriptionAIS target: VesselThe tip of the target triangle automatically points in the direction it’s 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 StationAIS target: Search and Rescue (SAR)AIS target: Aids to Navigation (AtoN)WaypointAIS target: AIS-SART, MOB and EPIRB-AIS* A vessel is regarded as a “Lost target” after a speciﬁed 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.

829AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)12345678910111213141516D Target list displayIn 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. s Push [∫] or [√] to select an AIS target. s Push [INFO] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS tar-get. (p. 83) s Push [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target. qwq 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: s--3)CODEORNAME, if the name is programmed. s2ANGE2.'FROMYOURVESSELTOTHETARGETUNITNAUTICALMILE s"EARING"2'FROMYOURVESSELTOTHETARGETUNITDEGREED Danger list displayIn the target list display, push [DISP] to switch to the dan-ger list display, which helps you to ﬁnd any dangerous target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA is within 60 minutes of your vessel. s Push [∫] or [√] to select an AIS target. s Push [INFO] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS tar-get. (p. 83)qwq 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: s--3)CODEORNAME, if the name is programmed. s#0! #LOSEST0OINTOF!PPROACHUNITNAUTICALMILE s4#0!4IMETO#0!UNITMINUTE

839AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)About the detail screen NThe 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.s Push [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen.s Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to scroll the page.Example of detail screenD Content lists of Class A vessels’ DETAIL screenss!)3#LASSs--3)#ODEs3HIP.AMEs#OUNTRY.AMEs#ALL3IGNs)-/.UMBERs#0! #LOSEST 0OINT OFapproachs4#0!TIMETO#0!s0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s3PEED/VER'ROUNDs#OURSE/VER'ROUNDs(EADINGs0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGs2ATE/F4URNs"OWTO!NTENNALENGTHs3TERNTO!NTENNALENGTHs0ORTSIDETO!NTENNAlengths Starboard side to Antenna lengths,ENGTHs"EAMs$RAUGHTs4YPEOF3HIPs.AVIGATION3TATUSs$ESTINATIONs$ATEs4IME

849AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)12345678910111213141516D Content lists of Class B vessels’ DETAIL screenss!)3#LASSs--3)#ODEs3HIP.AMEs#OUNTRY.AMEs#ALL3IGNs6ENDOR)$s#0! #LOSEST 0OINT OFapproachs4#0!TIMETO#0!s0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s3PEED/VER'ROUNDs#OURSE/VER'ROUNDs(EADINGs0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGs"OWTO!NTENNALENGTHs3TERNTO!NTENNALENGTHs0ORTSIDETO!NTENNAlengths Starboard side to Antenna lengths,ENGTHs"EAMs4YPEOF3HIPD Content lists of Base Station targets’ DE-TAIL screenss!)3#LASSs--3)#ODEs0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGD Content lists of SAR targets’ DETAIL screenss!)3#LASSs--3)#ODEs0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s3PEED/VER'ROUNDs#OURSE/VER'ROUNDs0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGs!LTITUDED Content lists of AtoN targets’ DETAIL screenss"OWTO!NTENNALENGTHs3TERNTO!NTENNALENGTHs0ORTSIDETO!NTENNAlengths Starboard side to Antenna lengths,ENGTHs"EAMs0OSITION)NDICATOR( ON POS : ON Position,OFF POS : OFF Position)s!TO.EXISTENCE(REAL, VIRTUAL)s4YPEOF!TO.s$ESCRIPTIONOF!TO.

859AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)D Content lists of AIS-SART targets’ DETAIL screenss4YPEOF!)34ARGETs--3)#ODEs#ALL3IGNs)-/.UMBERs#LOSEST0OINTOFApproachs4#0!TIMETO#0!s0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s3PEED/VER'ROUNDs#OURSE/VER'ROUNDs(EADINGs0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGs2ATE/F4URNs"OWTO!NTENNALENGTHs3TERNTO!NTENNALENGTHs0ORTSIDETO!NTENNAlengths Starboard side to Antenna lengths,ENGTHs"EAMs$RAUGHTs4YPEOF3HIPs.AVIGATION3TATUSs$ESTINATIONs$ATEs4IMED Content lists of MOB targets’ DETAIL screenss4YPEOF!)34ARGETs--3)#ODEs#ALL3IGNs)-/.UMBERs#LOSEST0OINTOFApproachs4#0!TIMETO#0!s0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s3PEED/VER'ROUNDs#OURSE/VER'ROUNDs(EADINGs0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGs2ATE/F4URNs"OWTO!NTENNALENGTHs3TERNTO!NTENNALENGTHs0ORTSIDETO!NTENNAlengths Starboard side to Antenna lengths,ENGTHs"EAMs$RAUGHTs4YPEOF3HIPs.AVIGATION3TATUSs$ESTINATIONs$ATEs4IME

869AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)12345678910111213141516D Content lists of EPIRB-AIS targets’ DETAIL screenss4YPEOF!)34ARGETs--3)#ODEs#ALL3IGNs)-/.UMBERs #LOSEST 0OINT OF !P-proachs4#0!TIMETO#0!s0OSITION,ATITUDELongitude)s3PEED/VER'ROUNDs#OURSE/VER'ROUNDs(EADINGs0OSITION!CCURACY(H: High, L: Low)s2ANGEs"EARINGs2ATE/F4URNs"OWTO!NTENNALENGTHs3TERNTO!NTENNALENGTHs0ORTSIDETO!NTENNAlengths Starboard side to Antenna lengths,ENGTHs"EAMs$RAUGHTs4YPEOF3HIPs.AVIGATION3TATUSs$ESTINATIONs$ATEs4IMED AIS combo displayAIS 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 [Ω] and [≈] or [Ω] and [≈] to select vessel. sA soft key [INFO] will appear. ± Push [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target.

879AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)AIS Settings NAIS settings can be customized from “AIS SET” in the menu screen..q Push [MENU].w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select “AIS SET” icon and then push the soft key below the icon. s!)3SETTINGSMENUAPPEARSONTHEDISPLAYD.ORTHUP#/'50Select the display type for AIS plotter.s7HENh.ORTHUPvISDISPLAYEDTHETOPOFTHEPLOTTERDISPLAYREP-resents North.s7HENh#OGUPvISDISPLAYEDTHETOPOFTHEPLOTTERDISPLAYREPRE-sents the direction your course is heading.D CPA/TCPAIn this menu, you can edit alarm settings for AIS receiver.s!LARMYou can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF.

889AIS Receiver (Depending on versions)12345678910111213141516s3LOW7ARNThe GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is atanchor 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 vessel’s SOG is less than this set value, the Slow Warn function assumes that vessel’s COG is ﬁxed 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 ifthe 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.s#0!4#0!Enter CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to CPA) values.These settings help you ﬁnd 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.” s#0!OR4#0!SETTINGMENUAPPEARSONTHEDISPLAYw Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to input the value into that item.s#0!"ETWEENANDNMINNMSTEPS(default: 1.5 nm) s4#0!"ETWEENANDMINUTESINMINUTESTEPS(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.

89NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions)10Description NNMEA 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.D NMEA 2000 settingsSelect the censors in NMEA 2000 network which sends data to the transceiver. q Enter “NMEA 2000”menu in the menu screen.w Select the type of data from the menu screen and push [ENT].w The transceiver starts searching the devices connected to NMEA 2000 network.e The list of connected censor is displayed.r Select the censor to send the data to transceiver and push [ENT]. s3ELECTh.OT 5SEDvIF THETRANSCEIVERIS RECEIVING THEDATA FROMthe censor with NMEA 0183. The transceiver uses the data from NMEA 2000 if it is received from both network.t Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. eMENUf ¶ eNMEA 2000f (Push [MENU]) (Select icon)

9010NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions)12345678910111213141516D Compatible PGN listReceive Transmit059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement059904 ISO Request 059904 ISO Request060928 ISO Address Claim 060928 ISO Address Claim126464 PGN List126996 Product Information 126996 Product Information129026 COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - Rapid Update129026 COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - Rapid Update129029 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data129029 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data129799 Radio Frequency/Mode/Power129808 DSC Call Information129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129038 AIS Class A Position Report129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (A to N) Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (A to N) Report129793 AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station) 129793 AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station)129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report 129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report129809 AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part A 129809 AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part A129810 AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part B 129810 AIS Class B "CS" Static Data Report, Part B

91MENU SCREEN OPERATION11 NMenu screen operationThe Menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. DEntering the Menu screen and operation%XAMPLE Set the channel group to “INT.”q Push [MENU].w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] 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]. Rotate Dial or push [ r∫]/[√] to select “USA,” and then push [ENT] to set it.sh” is displayed next to “INT.” tPush [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. s0USH ;#,%!2= OR ;"!#+= TO RETURN TOthe previous screen.CLEARMENUENTCHCH[ENT][Y]/[Z][CLEAR][EXIT] [ENT][BACK] Dial[MENU]Menu icons

9211MENU SCREEN OPERATION12345678910111213141516Menu screen items NThe Menu screen contains the following items.DSC DItem Ref. Item Ref.s)NDIVIDUAL#ALL p. 28s0OSITION2EQUESTp. 37s)NDIVIDUAL!#+1p. 31sPosition Reply p. 47s'ROUP#ALL p. 33sPosition Report p. 39s!LL3HIPS#ALL p. 35sPolling Request p. 41s$ISTRESS#ALL p. 23 s0OLLING2EPLY p. 51s2ECEIVED#ALL,OG p. 65 s4EST#ALL p. 43sTransmitted Call Logp. 67 s4EST!#+1p. 45D CONFIG (Conﬁguration)Item Ref. Item Ref.s"ACKLIGHT p. 93 s(ORN&REQUENCY p. 95s$ISPLAY#ONTRAST p. 93 s)NACTIVITY4IMER p. 95s+EY"EEP p. 93 s5NIT)$ p. 96s+EY!SSIGNMENT p. 94 s#/--!.$-)#303p. 96s+EY-OVEMENT p. 94s54#/FFSET p. 94*1 Appears only after receiving a corresponding call.*2 Appears only when no GPS information is received.*3 Appears only when the optional HM-195 is connected.*4 Appears only when a GPS receiver compatible with NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 and 3.01 or NMEA 2000 is connected.D MMSI/GPSThe transceiver shows the programmed MMSI code and GPS information*4.If the code is not programmed, “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed.DSC SET DItem Ref. Item Ref.s0OSITION)NPUT2p. 22 s#(3WITCH p. 69s)NDIVIDUAL)$ p. 19 s$3#$ATA/UTPUT p. 70s'ROUP)$ p. 20 s!LARM3TATUS p. 70s)NDIVIDUAL!#+ p. 68 s#(31,,EVEL p. 71s0OSITION!#+ p. 68 s$3#,OOP4EST p. 71s4EST!#+ p. 68D RADIO SETItem Ref. Item Ref.s3CAN4YPE p. 97 s78!LERT2p. 98s3CAN4IMER p. 97 s6OICE3CRAMBLER p. 98s$UAL4RI7ATCH p. 97 s.OISE#ANCEL p. 99s#(!.'ROUP p. 97 s6OICE2ECORD p. 100s#!,,#(!. p. 98 s&!6ON-)# p. 100

9311 MENU SCREEN OPERATIONConﬁguration items ND BacklightThe 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 Display contrastThis 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)D Key BeepYou can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can turn ON the tones to have conﬁrmation beeps sound when a key is pushed. (Default: ON)

9411MENU SCREEN OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Key AssignmentDesired 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].s4ORETURNTOTHEDEFAULTSELECTh3ETDEFAULTvANDPUSH;%.4=w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the option, and then push [ENT] to set it.sh” 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. s0USH;#,%!2=OR;"!#+=TORETURNTOTHEPREVIOUSSCREEND Key MovementSet the movement of soft key icons and menu icons. You can select from 2 types of movement, “Single” or “Group”.UTC Offset DSet 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)

9511 MENU SCREEN OPERATIOND Horn FrequencySet audio frequency of the foghorn. s!VAILABLEFREQUENCYRANGEIS(ZTO(ZIN(ZSTEPSD Inactivity TimerSet 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. When the “INACTIVITY TIMER” screen is displayed, rotate qDial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Not DSC Related” or “DSC Related,” and then push [ENT]. Rotate Dial or push [ w∫]/[√] to select the option, and then push [ENT] to set it.sh” is displayed next to the selected option.Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. e s0USH;#,%!2=OR;"!#+=TORETURNTOTHEPREVIOUSSCREEN

9611MENU SCREEN OPERATION12345678910111213141516s.OT$3#2ELATEDWhen 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)s$3#2ELATEDWhen 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)Unit ID DSet 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.COMMANDMIC Speaker D (Appears only when the optional HM-195 is connected.)The HM-195’s 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 microphone’s speaker is ON.

9711 MENU SCREEN OPERATIONRadio Settings items ND Scan TypeThe 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)D Scan TimerThe 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)s 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.s.ORMALSCAN When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has been received on any channel.Dual/Tri-watch DThis item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18)(Default: Dualwatch)D Channel GroupExcept 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.s4HESCREENBELOWSHOWSTHE53!VERSION

9811MENU SCREEN OPERATION12345678910111213141516D CALL CHAN (Call channel)You can program the Call channel with your most often-usedchannel 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 ” blinks until the transceiver is operated after the transceiver detects the alert.sh78 ” appears instead of “WX” when the function is set ON.(Default: OFF)ON with Scan : The preprogrammed weather channels are sequentially checked while scanning.ON : The previously selected (last used) weather channel is checked while scanning.OFF : The transceiver does not detect a weather alert tone.D Voice ScramblerYou 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.

9911 MENU SCREEN OPERATIOND Noise CancelSet the Noise Cancel function for both receive and transmit. qWhen the “NOISE CANCEL” screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “RX” or “TX,” and then push [ENT]. Rotate Dial or push [ w∫]/[√] to select the option, and then push [ENT] to set it.sh” is displayed next to the selected option. Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. e s0USH;#,%!2=OR;"!#+=TORETURNTOTHEPREVIOUSSCREENs28Turn 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.2 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-ponents in the received signal to approximately one third.3 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-ponents in the received signal to approximately one tenth.s48Turn 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.

10011MENU SCREEN OPERATION12345678910111213141516D Voice RecordThis item can be selected as OFF or AUTO (Last 120 sec). (p. 78)(Default: AUTO)D FAV on MICTurn ON to Select only favorite channels (P.18) and turn OFF to select all channels with the microphone.

101CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE12Connections Nurwqetyq ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 con-nector. #!54)/. 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 "ROWN4ALKER"$ATA, Connects to an NMEA In Negative line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compat-ible navigation equipment, to receive position data from other ships. 7HITE4ALKER!$ATA( 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. 'REEN,ISTENER"$ATA, Connects to an NMEA Out Negative line of a GPS receiver for position data.s!.-%!VEROR2-#''!'.3',,AND64'sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. 9ELLOW,ISTENER!$ATA( Connects to an NMEA Out Positive line of a GPS receiver for position data.s!.-%!VEROR2-#''!'.3',,AND64'sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.r AF OUT LEADS "LUE%XTERNAL3PEAKER "LACK%XTERNAL3PEAKERn Connects to an external speaker. /RANGE0UBLIC!DDRESS3PEAKER 'RAY(AILERn Connects to a Hailer.s(AILEROUTPUTPOWER-ORETHAN7ATDISTORTIONWITHA˘ load

10212CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE./4%FOR.-%!)N/UTAND!&/UTLEADS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.#!54)/. 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 vulcanizingtapey NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR Connects to the NMEA 2000 network.u COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p. 106)D Connect to the MA-500TRConnect 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 target’s MMSI code.* The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TRs,ISTENER!$ATA(LEAD9ELLOW Connects to lead 3 of the OPC-2014.s,ISTENER"$ATA,LEAD'REEN Connects to lead 2 of the OPC-2014.s4ALKER!$ATA(LEAD7HITE Connects to lead 5 of the OPC-2014.s4ALKER"$ATA,LEAD"ROWN Connects to lead 4 of the OPC-2014.12345678910111213141516

10312 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCEAntenna NA 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 NOne 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 ACleaning NIf 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.Supplied accessories NMounting bracket For mounting bracketDC power cable (OPC-891A)Microphone hanger and screws (3×16 mm)Knob boltsScrews (5×20 mm)Flat washers (M5)Spring washers (M5)

10412CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCEMounting the transceiver NUsing the supplied mounting bracket DThe universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv-er allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than q10 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 vessel’s magnetic navigation compass../4% Check the installation angle; the function display may not be easy-to-read at some angles.ARD12345678910111213141516

10512 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCEMB-132 installation NAn optional MB-132 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a ﬂat surface, such as an instrument panel.KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. Using the template on page 112, carefully cut a hole into qthe instrument panel, or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver.Slide the transceiver through the hole, as shown below. w Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 eM5 × 8 mm supplied bolts. s-AKESURETHATTHECLAMPSALIGNPARALLELTOTHETRANSCEIVERBODY Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (clockwise) so that the rclamps press ﬁrmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. Tighten the locking nuts (counterclockwise) so that the trans- tceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown below. Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in- ystrument control panel to its original place.rt

10612CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE12345678910111213141516Microphone installation NThe 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.Installation D Insert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command qmicrophone jack, and tighten the nut. To use the cable connector as a wall socket, install it as wdescribed to the right. Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the eholes where the cable and three screws will be fastened.Drill holes at these marks. r Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as tshown below.GasketCapMounting base NutScrew holes(approx. 2 (d) mm; 3⁄32˝)The completed installation should look like this. y

10712 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCEGasketMounting baseCapNut

10813SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS12345678910111213141516Speciﬁcations NGeneral Ds&REQUENCYCOVERAGE : Tx 156.0–1 MHz Rx 156.000–163.425 MHzs-ODE FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B)s#HANNELSPACING K(Zs/PERATINGTEMPRANGE –20°C to +60°C; –4ºF to +140ºFs#URRENTDRAINAT6 48HIGH !MAXIMUM Max. audio 5.0 A maximums0OWERSUPPLYREQUIREMENT 6 DC nominal (negative ground)s&REQUENCYSTABILITY ÒK(Zn#TO#s!NTENNAIMPEDANCE ˘ nominals$IMENSIONSAPPROXIMATELY 7× 114(H) × 130(D) mm (Projections not included) ; 7.1(W) × 4.0(H) × 5.0(D) inchess7EIGHTAPPROXIMATELY 8KG8LBTransmitter Ds/UTPUTPOWER 77s-ODULATIONSYSTEM 6ARIABLEREACTANCEFREQUENCYmodulations-AXFREQUENCYDEVIATION ÒK(Zs3PURIOUSEMISSIONS ,ESSTHANnD"CHIGH Less than –56 dBc (low)Receiver Ds2ECEIVESYSTEM $OUBLECONVERSION superheterodynes3ENSITIVITYD"3).!$ nD"§TYPICALs3QUELCHSENSITIVITY ,ESSTHANnD"§s)NTERMODULATIONREJECTIONRATIO -ORETHAND"sSpurious response rejection ratio : More than 70 dBs!DJACENTCHANNELSELECTIVITY -ORETHAND"s!UDIOOUTPUTPOWER -ORETHAN7ATDISTOR-tion with a 4 ˘ loadAll stated speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice or obligation.

10913 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONSD Dimensions114 (4.0) 110 (4.33)157 (6.2)25(1.0) 105.0 (4.0)93 (3.7)Unit: mm (inch)179 (7.1)Options NsMB-132 FLUSH MOUNT KIT To mount the transceiver to a panel.s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.sHM-205B/HM-205RB SPEAKER MICROPHONE Equipped with [Y]/[Z] (channel up/down,) [HI/LO] and [PTT] keys, a speaker and microphone.s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.s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.

11014CHANNEL LIST12345678910111213141516NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOTbe lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.*1 Low power only. *2 Momentary high power. *3 DSC operation 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*213*1156.650 156.6501314 14156.700 156.7001415*215*1156.750 156.75015*116 16156.800 156.8001617*117*1156.850 156.85017156.900 161.5001818A 18A156.900 156.900156.950 161.5501919A 19A 156.950 156.95020 20*1157.000 161.6002020A 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*1156.325 156.32566A67*267 156.375 156.3756721A 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*370*3156.525 156.52570*374 74 156.725 156.7257475*175*1156.775 156.77575*176*176*1156.825 156.82576*177*177*1156.875 156.87577156.925 161.5257878A 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

111TROUBLESHOOTING15PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.The transceiver does not turn ON.s"ADCONNECTIONTOTHEPOWERSUPPLY s#HECKTHECONNECTIONTOTHETRANSCEIVERANDpower supply.p. 101Little or no sound comes from the speaker.s3QUELCHLEVELISSETTOOHIGHs6OLUMELEVELISSETTOOLOWs3PEAKERHASBEENEXPOSEDTOWATERs3ETTHESQUELCHTOTHETHRESHOLDPOINTs3ETTHEVOLUMETOASUITABLELEVELs2EMOVETHEWATERWITHTHE!QUA1UAKEFUNC-tion.p. 3p. 4p. 15Transmitting is impossi-ble, or high power can-not be selected.s3OME CHANNELS ARE PROGRAMMED FOR LOWpower or receive only by regulations.s4HEOUTPUTPOWERISSETTOLOWs#HANGECHANNELSs0USH;(),/=TOSELECTHIGHPOWERpp. 9, 10, 11p. 11Scan does not start. s&AVORITECHANNELSARENOTPROGRAMMED s3ET THE DESIRED CHANNELS AS &AVORITECHAN-nels.p. 18No beep sounds. s"EEPTONESARETURNED/&& s4URNTHEBEEPTONES/.INTHE#/.&)'52!-TION menu.p. 93Distress calls cannot be transmitted.s--3) $3# SELF )$ CODE IS NOT PRO-grammed.s0ROGRAMTHE--3)$3#SELF)$CODE p. 8

Cut hereUnit: mm (inch)R8 (Max.)29.5 to 31.5 (d)(1 5⁄32 to 1 1⁄4)178.9 (7.04)113.9 (3 7⁄32)157.0(6.18)93.4 (2 15⁄32)MB-132HM-1952 (3⁄32)11216TEMPLATE12345678910111213141516

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