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VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM330

iM330E

iM330G

iM330GE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation

is subject to the condition that this device does not cause

harmful interference.

Picture In Progress

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Thank you for choosing this Icom product.

This product 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.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions

for the IC-M330, IC-M330E, IC-M330G, IC-M330GE.

This instruction manual includes some functions which are

usable only when they are preset by your dealer.

Ask your dealer for details.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RWARNING! Personal injury, re hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, re or electric shock.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or

performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the

malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,

earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural

disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive

contamination.

• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is

not manufactured or approved by Icom.

FEATURES

zEasy user interface

The transceiver is equipped with a screen for easy readability

and easy-to-use user interface.

zDualwatch and Tri-watch functions

Convenient functions that enable you to monitor the Distress

channel (Ch 16) while receiving on another channel of your

choice (Dualwatch), or while receiving on another channel of

your choice, and the Call channel (Tri-watch).

* May not be usable depending on the transceiver version.

zDSC functions

The transceiver has the DSC functions for distress alert

transmission and reception, as well as the general DSC calls

such as Individual calls, All ships calls, Group calls, and so on.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and

the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”

2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).

3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel

(AND your 9 digit DSC ID, if you have one).

4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).

5. State the nature of the distress and assistance

required.

6. Give any other information which might facilitate

the rescue.

Or, transmit your Distress call using Digital Selective Calling

(DSC) on Channel 70.

USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down

[DISTRESS] 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.

• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16

is automatically selected.

3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate

information as listed to the left.

Key cover

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RADIO OPERATION WARNING

WARNING

Icom requires the radio operator to meet the

FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency

Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with

gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a

minimum 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 compliance 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 vertically between

the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the antenna), to

the heads of all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the 3

meter MPE radius.

Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are within the

MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons (such as driver

or radio operator) are shielded from antenna eld by a grounded

metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from

the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF

exposure higher than the allowable 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

EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES

DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO

OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS

COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM

PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.

Determining MPE Radius

THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE)

RADIUS 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

MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP

MOUNTED SYSTEM.

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AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO

Icom 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 xée

à une distance minimale de 5 mètres (mesurée

depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne)

verticalement 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 xée 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 maximale 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

maximale admissible xé par la FCC.

LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER,

POUR LES PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON

D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE 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

RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE.

Établir le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible

ON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE

ADMISSIBLE EST D'ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPULÉ DANS

LE BULLETIN 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

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FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE

A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the USA

version transceiver.

To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be

afxed in such a location as to be readily seen from the

operating controls of the radio as in the diagram below.

Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before

applying the sticker.

EXAMPLE

WARNING.

WARNING

STICKER

CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority

to operate this device under FCC regulations.

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PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER

connect the transceiver directly to an AC

outlet. This may cause a re or an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power

source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This

connection could cause a re or damage the transceiver.

RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity

when connecting to a power source. This could damage the

transceiver.

RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the

DC plug at the back of the transceiver and the fuse holder. If

an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver

may be damaged.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a

lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a

re or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power

source and antenna before a storm.

RWARNING!

NEVER

place the transceiver where normal

operation of the vessel may be hindered, or where it could

cause bodily injury.

CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1

meter away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas

with temperatures below –20°C ~ +60°C (–4ºF ~ +140ºF), or

in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as a dashboard.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine

or alcohol to clean the transceiver, as they will damage the

transceiver’s surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or

dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot

when transmitting continuously for long periods of time.

Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent

use by unauthorized persons.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s front panel meets IPX7

requirements for waterproof protection*. However, once

the transceiver or microphone has been dropped, or

the waterproof seal is cracked or damaged, waterproof

protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible

damage to the case or the waterproof seal.

* Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads and AF

Out leads.

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PRÉCAUTIONS

RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS relier l'émetteur-récepteur à

une prise CA. Cela pourrait provoquer un choc électrique ou un

incendie.

RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS brancher l'émetteur-récepteur

sur une source d'alimentation supérieure à 16 V CC, comme une

batterie de 24 V. Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.

RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS inverser la polarité du câble

d'alimentation CC lors de la connexion à une source d'alimentation.

Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.

RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS couper le câble d'alimentation

CC entre la prise CC a l’arrière de l’émetteur-récepteur et le porte-

fusible. L’émetteur-récepteur peut être endommagé par la suite en

cas de connexion inappropriée.

RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS utiliser l'émetteur-récepteur

durant un orage. Cela risquerait de provoquer un choc électrique,

un incendie ou d'endommager l'émetteur-récepteur. Toujours

débrancher la source d'alimentation et l'antenne avant une tempête.

MISE EN GARDE : NE JAMAIS installer l’émetteur-récepteur à

un emplacement où il pourrait gêner le fonctionnement normal du

navire ou provoquer des blessures corporelles.

INSTALLER la VHF et le microphone à au moins 1 m du compas

de route du navire.

NE PAS utiliser ou placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des zones où

la temperature est inférieure à –15° ou supérieure à +55° ou dans

des zones soumises au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau

de bord.

NE PAS nettoyer l'appareil avec des solvants agressifs tels que

benzène ou alcool, susceptibles d'endommager les surfaces

exposées du boitier. En cas de dépôt de poussière ou de salissures

sur l'émetteur-récepteur, il faut l'essuyer avec chiffon doux et sec.

MISE EN GARDE ! La face arrière de la VHF chauffe en cas

d’utilisation continue sur une longue durée.

Placer l’émetteur-récepteur hors de portée des enfants pour éviter

toute utilisation inopinée.

MISE EN GARDE ! La face avant de l'émetteur-récepteur est

étanche conformément à la norme IPX7*. L’étanchéité ne peut plus

être garantie après une chute de l’appareil en raison des risques de

ssures du boîtier, de dégradation du joint d’étanchéité, etc.

*Les connecteurs sur le panneau arrière ne sont pas étanche IPX7.

Si la face avant est exposée à de l'eau de mer, ASSUREZ-VOUS

DE LE NETTOYER ENTIEREMENT AVEC DE L'EAU DOUCE

lorsque la protection étanche sur le panneau avant fonctionne.

Dans le cas contraire, les touches et le commutateur risquent de ne

plus fonctionner en raison de la cristallisation du sel.

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DISPOSAL

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your

product, literature, or packaging reminds you

that in the European Union, all electrical and

electronic products, batteries, and

accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be

taken to designated collection locations at the

end of their working life. Do not dispose of

these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of

them according to the laws in your area.

•List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)

Country Codes Country Codes

1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI

2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT

3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU

4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT

5Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL

6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO

7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL

8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT

9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO

10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK

11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI

12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES

13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE

14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH

15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR

16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB

17 Latvia LV

COUNTRY CODE LIST

ABOUT CE AND DOC

Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions

of IC-M330E/IC-M330GE which have the

“CE” symbol on the product, comply with the

essential requirements of the Radio Equipment

Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of

certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic

equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU

declaration of conformity is available at the following internet

address:

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support

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RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE FRONT PANEL THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH

WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before

operating. Otherwise, the front panel’s keys, switches and

controllers may become unusable, due to salt crystallization.

Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom

Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United

Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand,

and/or other countries.

AquaQuakeTM is a trademark of Icom Incorporated.

NOTE: If the front panel’s waterproof protection appears

defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water)

cloth, then, dry it before operating.

The front panel may lose its waterproof protection if the

case or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the

transceiver has been dropped.

Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.

INSTALLATION NOTE

Installation:

The installation of this equipment should be made in such a

manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic

eld exposure limits. (1999/519/EC)

The maximum RF power available from this device is 25

watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible

for maximum efciency and the installation height should be

at least 1.76 meters above any accessible position. In the

case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable

height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously

operated for long periods if any person is within a distance

of 1.76 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any

person is touching the antenna.

It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of

3 dB is used. If higher gain antenna are required then

please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation

recommendations.

Operation:

The exposure to RF electromagnetic eld is only applicable

when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally

reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving

and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum

necessary.

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KEY ICON DESCRIPTION

The keys are described in this manual as followings:

zThe keys which have an icon on it are described with the

characters “[ ]”.

Example: [MENU], [CLR]

zThe software keys are described with the icon such as

ENT

DISTRESS

. The function of the keys are shown at

the bottom of the display. Push the key below the desired

function.

zyou can use the following keys in the Menu screen.

FUNCTION ACTION

Select Rotate [DIAL], or push [▼] or [▲].

Enter Push [ENT],

ENT

, or [DIAL]

Go to the next tree

level Push [ENT],

ENT

, [DIAL], or [►].

Go back to the

previous tree level Push [CLR],

BACK

, or [◄].

Cancel Push [CLR].

Exit Push [MENU] or

EXIT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT ......................................................................... ii

FEATURES ........................................................................... ii

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................... ii

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .................................................iii

RADIO OPERATION WARNING ......................................... iv

AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ...... v

FCC INFORMATION ........................................................... vi

NOTE ................................................................................... vi

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................vii

PRÉCAUTIONS ..................................................................viii

COUNTRY CODE LIST ....................................................... ix

DISPOSAL ........................................................................... ix

ABOUT CE AND DOC ......................................................... ix

RECOMMENDATION ........................................................... x

INSTALLATION NOTE .........................................................x

KEY ICON DESCRIPTION .................................................. xi

1. OPERATING RULES .......................................................1

2. PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................... 2

■Front Panel ..................................................................2

■Function Display ..........................................................3

■Software keys ..............................................................4

■Microphone ..................................................................6

3. PREPARATIONS .............................................................7

■Entering the MMSI code ..............................................7

■Entering the ATIS ID (For Dutch and German versions) ....8

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4. BASIC OPERATION ........................................................9

■Selecting a channel ......................................................9

■ Adjusting the volume level ......................................... 11

■ Adjusting the squelch level ........................................ 11

■ Adjusting the backlight or the display contrast ........... 12

■Setting the Call channel .............................................12

■Receiving and transmitting ........................................13

■Microphone Lock function ..........................................13

■ AquaQuake Water Draining function ..........................14

■Editing a channel name .............................................14

5. SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch Version)............15

■Scan types ................................................................15

■Setting Favorite channels ..........................................16

■Starting a scan ...........................................................16

6. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch Version) 17

■Description .................................................................17

■Operation ...................................................................17

■DSC address ID .........................................................18

7. DSC OPERATION .........................................................18

■Entering the position and time ...................................20

■Sending DSC calls (Distress) .....................................21

■DSC Settings .............................................................24

8. MENU SCREEN ............................................................27

■Using the Menu screen ..............................................27

■Menu items description ..............................................29

9. CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ......................... 33

■Connections ...............................................................33

■Antenna ......................................................................35

■Fuse replacement ......................................................35

■Cleaning ..................................................................... 35

■Supplied accessories .................................................35

■Mounting the transceiver ............................................36

■MBF-5 installation ......................................................37

■Specications ............................................................. 38

10. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 38

■Options .......................................................................39

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OPERATING RULES

DPriorities

• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and

keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls

take priority over all others.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating

on another channel.

• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

DPrivacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot

lawfully be used in any way.

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

DRadio licenses

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

You must have a current radio station license before using

the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which

is not licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government

agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This

government-issued license states the call sign which is your

craft’s identication for radio purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license

most often held by small vessel radio operators when a

radio is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be

posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio

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

regulations 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 regulations.

NOTE: Even though the transceiver is capable of

operation 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.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION

■Front Panel

qFunction display (p.4)Speaker

1DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS]

Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call.

2ENTER KEY

Push to set the entered data, selected item, and so on.

3LEFT/RIGHT KEYS [◄]/[►]

zPush to scroll the Software Key functions.

zPush to select a character or number in the entry

mode.

4UP/DOWN KEYS [▲]/[▼]

zPush to select an operating channel, Menu items,

Menu settings, and so on.

z Push to select a character or number in the entry

mode.

5CLEAR KEY [CLR]

Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the

previous screen.

6MENU KEY

Push to display or close the Menu screen.

7POWER/VOLUME/SQUELCH SWITCH [PWR/VOL/

SQL/

DIAL]

zHold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or

OFF.

zPush once to display the volume level setting screen,

then rotate to adjust the volume level.

zPush twice to display the squelch level setting screen,

then rotate to adjust the squelch level.

zRotate to select an item in the Menu screen.

zPush to select a character or number, or rotate to move

the cursor in the entry mode.

8CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]

zPush to select Channel 16.

zHold down for 1 second to select the Call channel.

9SOFTWARE KEYS

Scroll the key functions pushing [◄] or [►], then push

either of the 4 software keys to select the function

displayed at the bottom of the display.

See “Software keys” on pages 4~5 for details.

PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

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■Function Display

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1STATUS ICON

• TX: Displayed while transmitting.

• BUSY: Displayed while receiving, or the squelch is

open.

2POWER INDICATOR

• 25W: High power

• 1W: Low power

3CHANNEL GROUP ICON

Displays the selected channel group, INT (International),

USA, CAN (Canada), ATIS, WX (Weather channel), or

DSC.

LThe selectable channels differ, depending on the version or

presettings.

4STATUS ICON

• STBY: Displayed when in the Standby mode.

• RT: Displayed when the channel is changed while

receiving or transmitting a signal. (For only the

USA verion)

5GPS ICON

• Displayed when valid GPS position data is received.

• Blinks while no position data is received.

6MAIL ICON (Displayed when there is an unread DSC

message.

• Blinks until one of the called messages is read.

7CHANNEL SWITCH ICON

• Displayed when the “CH Auto Switch” is set to “Ignore”

or “Manual”

• Blinks when the “DSC Switch” is OFF.

8LOCAL ICON

Displayed when the RF Attenuation is ON. (For only the

USA version)

9FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON

Displayed when a Favorite channel is selected.

CALL CHANNEL ICON

Displayed when a Call channel is selected.

 DUPLEX CHANNEL ICON

Displayed when a Duplex channel is selected.

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■Software keys

Various often-used functions are assigned to the software

keys for easy access. The functions’ icons are displayed

above the software keys, as shown below.

DUsing the software keys

Selecting a software key function

Push[◄]or[►]toslidethroughtheselectablefunctions

that are assigned to the software keys.

Push the software key under the function’s icon to select the

function.

NOTE: The displayed icons or their order may differ,

depending on the transceiver version or the presetting. Ask

your dealer for details.

CALL CHANNEL NUMBER

Displays the selected operating channel number.

LFor the USA and Canada Channels, “A” is displayed when a

simplex channel is selected.

SOFTWARE KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY

The functions of each keys are displayed.

See “Software keys” on the next page for details.

POSITION/TIME REAOUTS

Readouts the current position and time when valid GPS

data is received, or when manually entered.

• The letter after the time shows the source of the position

data, I: internal, E: external, M: manual, L: local.

Received GPS data:

• “??” blinks if no GPS data is received for 30 seconds after

receiving valid GPS data, and then “??” and a warning

message are displayed alternately after 10 minutes.

• A warning message is displayed if no GPS data is received for 4

hours after receiving valid GPS data.

• “NO POS NO TIME” is displayed if no GPS data is received for

2 minutes after turning ON the transceiver, and then a warning

message is displayed.

Manually entered GPS data:

• A manually entered GPS data is valid for 4 hours, and then a

warning message is displayed after 4 hours.

SCAN INDICATOR

• “SCAN” or “SCAN 16” is displayed while scanning.

• “DW” or “TW” and watched channel number

is displayed

while using the Dualwatch or Tri-watch function.

Push [►]

Push [◄]

PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

New2001

Channel/Weather channel

CH/WX

Push to select regular channels or Weather channels.

L The Weather channel is for only the USA version.

CHAN

is displayed for other versions.

L While the Call channel or Channel 16 is displayed, push this key

to return to the regular channel mode.

Low

LO/DX

(For only the USA version)

Push to turn the Attenuator ON or OFF.

AquaQuake

AQUA

Hold down to turn ON the AquaQuake function to clear

water from the speaker grill.

Favorite channel



z Push to select a Favorite channel.

z Hold down for 1 second to set/release the displayed

channel as a Favorite channel.

Channel Name

NAME

Push to edit the name of the displayed channel.

Backlight

BKLT

Push to display the backlight brightness adjustment screen.

LWhileintheadjustmentmode,push[▲]/[▼][◄]/[►]orrotate

[DIAL] to adjust the brightness to between 1 and 7, or OFF.

LOG

Push to display the received call log or distress message log.

DSoftware keys

Distress Call

DISTRESS

Push to display the “Distress” screen to select the nature of

the call, then to make a call.

DTRS

is displayed in the Multiple-task mode (for only the USA

version).

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.

Other DSC

OTHER DSC

Push to compose an Individual call, Group call, All Ships call

or a Test call.

OTH

is displayed in the Multiple-task mode (for only the USA

version).

Task

TASK

(For only the USA version) (p. ??)

Displayed only in the Multiple-task mode. Push to display

the task list.

Scan

SCAN

Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.

Dualwatch/Tri-watch

Push to start or stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

High/Low

HI/LO

Push to set the output power to high or low.

LSome channels are set to only low power.

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

New2001

■Microphone

1PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

w UP/DOWN KEYS [▲]/[▼]

Push to change the channel.

L When the “FAV on MIC” item is set to “ON,” you can select

Favorite channels, change scanning direction or manually

resume a scan.

e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]

zPush to set the power level to high or low.

zSome channels are set to only low power.

zWhile holding down this key, turn ON the transceiver to

turn the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF.

r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]

zPush to select Channel 16.

zHold down for 1 second to select the Call channel.

• The “CALL” icon is displayed.

Microphone

PREPARATIONS

New2001

■Entering the MMSI code

The Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI: DSC self ID)

code consists of 9 digits. You can only enter the code when

turning ON the transceiver for the rst time.

4. Repeat step 3 to enter all 9 digits.

5. Push

FIN

to set the entered code.

• The “Conrmation” screen is displayed.

6. Enter your MMSI code again to confirm.

7. Push

FIN

to set the entered code.

• When your MMSI code is successfully entered, “MMSI

Successfully Registered” is briey displayed, and then

enters the operating screen.

L Your MMSI code is also displayed on the operating screen.

This initial code entry can be done only once.

After entering, it can be changed only by your dealer

or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been

entered, this entry is not necessary.

1. Hold down [DIAL] for 1 second to turn ON the

transceiver.

• Three short beeps sound, and “Push [ENT] to Register your

MMSI” is displayed.

2. Push [ENT] to start entering the MMSI code.

• The “MMSI Input” screen is displayed.

L Push [CLR] twice to skip the entry.

If you skip the entry, you cannot make a DSC call. To enter

the code after skipping, turn OFF the power, and then turn

it ON again.

3. Enter the MMSI code.

NOTE: For Dutch and German versions, the ATIS ID is also

required to be set. See the next page and set it.

TIP:

• Select a number using [◄] and [►].

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected number.

• Select “←” or “→,” or rotate [DIAL] to move the cursor.

3PREPARATIONS

New2001

The Automatic Transmitter Identication System (ATIS) ID

consists of 10 digits. You can enter the ID in the “ATIS ID

Input” item on the Menu screen.

■Entering the ATIS ID (For Dutch and German versions)

This ID entering can be done only once. After entering,

it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor.

If your ATIS ID has already been entered, this entry is

not necessary.

1. Push [MENU].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Push [▲] or [▼], or rotate [DIAL] to select “ATIS ID

Input,” then push [ENT] to start entering.

• The “ATIS ID Input” screen is displayed.

3. Enter your ATIS ID.

4. Repeat step 3 to enter all 10 digits.

5. Push

FIN

to set the entered ID.

• The “Conrmation” screen is displayed.

6. Enter your ATIS ID again to confirm.

7. Push

FIN

to set the entered ID.

• When your ATIS ID is successfully entered, the screen

displays “ATIS ID Successfully Registered,” and then enters

the operating screen.

L You can check the ATIS ID in “Radio Info” on the Menu screen.

TIP:

• Select a number using [◄] and [►].

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected number.

• Select “←” or “→,” or rotate [DIAL] to move the cursor.

New2001

BASIC OPERATION

■Selecting a channel

DRegular Channel

You can select a channel by pushing [▲] or [▼].

DChannel 16

Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used to

establish the initial contact with a station and for emergency

communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both

Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While in the standby mode, you

must monitor Channel 16.

zPush [16/C] to select Channel 16.

L To return to the previously selected channel, push the software

key below [CHAN] or [CH/WX].

DCall channel

Each Channel Group has separate leisure-use Call

channels. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.

The Call channels can be selected and used to store your

most often used channel in each Channel Group, for quick

recall.

Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel.

• The Call channel number and “CALL” are displayed.

L To return to the previously selected channel, push

CHAN

CH/WX

4BASIC OPERATION

New2001

DSelecting a Channel Group

Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select

the Channel Group between USA, International, Canadian,

DSC, and ATIS depending on the transceiver version.

Version Preset Channel Group

USA INT CAN DSC ATIS

USA 

UK  

European 

Dutch  

German   

Chinese 

Australian  

1. Push [MENU].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Push [▲], [▼] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Radio

Settings,” then push [ENT].

• The “RADIO SETTINGS” screen is displayed.

3. Push [▲], [▼] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Channel

Group,” then push [ENT].

• The “CHANNEL GROUP” screen is displayed.

Push [▲], [▼] or rotate [DIAL] to select a Channel

Group, and then push [ENT].

Lpush

EXIT

to exit the Menu screen.

L The selected Channel Group’s icon is displayed on the

operating screen.

DWeather channels and Weather Alert

For the USA an Australian versions, the transceiver has

10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels

to monitor broadcasts from the National Oceanographic

and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver

automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected

weather channel, or while scanning.

Selecting a Weather channel

1. Push

CH/WX

• “WX” is displayed on the operating screen instead of the

Channel Group icon.

2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a Weather channel.

BASIC OPERATION 4

New2001

Setting the Weather Alert

1. Push [MENU].

2. Push [▲], [▼], or rotate [DIAL] to select “Radio

Settings,” and then push [ENT].

• The “RADIO SETTINGS” screen is displayed.

3. Select “WX Alert,” and then push [ENT].

• The “WX Alert” screen is displayed.

4. Select “On W/Scan” (On with scan) or “On.”

• “ ” is displayed next to the weather channel icon.

■ Adjusting the volume level

zRotate [DIAL] to adjust the audio volume level.

L If no key is pushed for 5 seconds, the screen

automatically closes.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

Squelch enables the audio to be heard only while receiving a

signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher level blocks

weak signals, so that you can receive only stronger signals.

A lower level enables you to hear weak signals.

1. Push [VOL/SQL] twice.

• The squelch level adjustment screen is displayed.

2. Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the volume level.

L If no key is pushed for 5 seconds, the adjustment screen

automatically closes.

4BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■Setting the Call channel

By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group.

You can set your most often-used channel as your Call

channel in each Channel Group for a quick recall.

1. Display the “CALL CHANNEL” screen.

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Call Channel

2. Push [▲], [▼], or rotate [DIAL] to select the channel.

3. Push [ENT] to set the selected channel as the Call

channel.

L Push

EXIT

to return to the operating screen.

■ Adjusting the backlight or

the display contrast

1. Display the “BACKLIGHT” or “CONTRAST” screen.

[MENU] > Conguration > Backlight

[MENU] > Conguration > Display Contrast

2. Push [▲], [▼], or rotate [DIAL] to Adjust, then push

[ENT] to set.

Lpush

EXIT

to exit the Menu screen.

BASIC OPERATION 4

New2001

■Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage

the transceiver.

1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel to call.

L You cannot transmit on Channel 70.

L is displayed while receiving a signal.

LYou can also select the channel with [▲] or [▼] on the

microphone. (only when the FAV on MIC is OFF (p. 53))

2. Hold down [PTT] on the microphone and speak into the

microphone.

• is displayed while transmitting.

3. Release [PTT] to receive.

TIP: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal,

pause for a second after pushing [PTT] and hold the

microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth,

and then speak at your normal voice level.

NOTE:

• Except for the Export version, the Time-out Timer function

cuts OFF transmission after 5 minutes of continuously

transmitting, to prevent prolonged transmission.

• The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise

components in the transmit and/or received signal.

■Microphone Lock function

The Lock function electronically locks all keys [▲], [▼],

[16/C], and [H/L] on the microphone to prevent accidental

channel changes or functions access.

While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, hold down

[PWR] (Dial) for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON or

OFF.

Hold down to transmit.

Release to receive.

Select a channel. Speak to the

Microphone

[16/C]

[▲]/[▼]

[HI/LO]

4BASIC OPERATION

New2001

■Editing a channel name

You can edit the name of each operating channel and weather

channel, using numbers, uppercase letters, symbols, and

a space. This enables easy recognition of the channels or

stations. All VHF marine channels are set with default names.

1. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel to edit.

2. Push [◄] or [►] to select

NAME

L You cannot edit a channel name during Dualwatch, Tri-watch,

or a Scan.

3. Push

NAME

• The “Channel Name” screen is displayed.

4. Edit the channel name.

TIP:

• Select

!$?

to enter characters, and select

123

to enter

numbers and letters.

• Select characters or space using [▲]/[▼]/[◄]/[►].

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected character.

• Select “←” or “→,” or rotate [DIAL] to move the cursor.

• Push

EXIT

to cancel editing.

5. Push [FIN] to set the edited name.

■ AquaQuake Water Draining

function

Water in the speaker grill may mufe the sound coming

from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function

removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker.

1. Push [◄] or [►] to select

AQUA

2. Hold down

AQUA

to turn ON the function.

• A low frequency vibration beep sounds to drain the water,

regardless of the volume level setting.

L This function is activated for a maximum of 10 seconds,

even if you continue to hold down

AQUA

3. Release the key to turn OFF the function.

New2001

SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch Version)

■Scan types

You can nd ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels.

Before starting a scan, you need to:

• Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite

channels. (p. 17)

LOnly the Favorite channels are scanned.

• Set the scan type to “Priority Scan” or “Normal Scan” on

the “Radio Settings” screen. (p. 55)

WX*

CH 01

CH 16

CH 02

CH 05 CH 04

CH 03

Priority Scan

The Priority Scan sequentially searches through all

Favorite channels, while also monitoring Channel 16.

When a signal is received:

On Channel 16

The scan pauses until the signal disappears.

On a channel other than Channel 16

The scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal

disappears.

*For USA, Australian, and Export versions.

When the Weather Alert function is ON, the

previously selected Weather channel is also

scanned.

CH 01 CH 02

WX*

CH 05 CH 04

CH 03

Normal Scan

The Normal Scan sequentially searches through

all Favorite channels. However, Channel 16 is not

checked unless it is set as a Favorite channel.

*For USA, Australian, and Export versions.

When the Weather Alert function is ON, the

previously selected Weather channel is also

scanned.

New2001

5SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch Version)

New2001

■Starting a scan

1. Select a Channel Group.

2. Push [◄] or [►] to display

SCAN

3. Push

SCAN

• The scan starts.

• “ ” is displayed during a Priority Scan, and

“ ” is displayed during a Normal Scan.

L When a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal

disappears, or resumes after 5 seconds, depending on the

Scan Timer setting in “Radio Settings.”

L A beep sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received on

Channel 16 during a Priority scan.

4. To stop the scan, push

SCAN

■Setting Favorite channels

You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them

as Favorite channels. You can set Favorite channels in each

Channel Group.

1. Select a Channel Group.

2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel you want to set as

a Favorite channel.

3. Push [◄] or [►] to display .

4. Hold down



for 1 second.

• The selected channel is set as a Favorite channel, and

“ ” is displayed.

LTo cancel the setting,



again for 1 second.

TIP: You can set all channels as Favorite channels, clear all

settings, or reset to the default. By default, some channels

are preset as Favorite channels. The preset channels differ,

depending on the transceiver version.

TIP: In order to properly receive signals, be sure to adjust the

squelch to a suitable level.

Example: Starting a Normal Scan

Push to start

When a signal is received

“ ” and “ ” are displayed.

While scanning

“” is displayed.

New2001

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch Version)

■Description

Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor Channel

16 while you are operating on another channel.

When a signal is received:

On Channel 16

Dualwatch/Tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the

signal disappears.

On the Call channel

Tri-watch switches to Dualwatch until the signal on the

Call channel disappears.

Ch 88

Ch 16

Ch 88

Ch 16

Ch 9

Normal channel

Call

channel

Normal

channel

Monitors Channel 16

while receiving on another

channel.

Monitors Channel 16 and the

Call channel while receiving

on another channel.

Dualwatch Tri-watch

■Operation

1. Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in “Radio Settings” in the

Menu screen.

2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a channel.

3. Push [◄] or [►] to display

(Dualwatch) or

(Tri-watch).

4. Push

• Dualwatch or Tri-watch starts.

• “ ” is displayed for Dualwatch, and “ ” is

displayed for Tri-watch.

LBeeps sound when a signal is received on Channel 16.

5. To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push

again.

Example: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25.

Push to start

Signal is received on

the Call channel.

“ ” is displayed.

Signal received on

Channel 16 takes

priority. “16” blinks.

LTri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.

New2001

7DSC OPERATION

■DSC address ID

DEntering an Individual ID

You can enter a total of 60 Individual IDs, and assign names

of up to 10 characters.

1. Display the “INDIVIDUAL ID” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Individual ID

• “No ID” is displayed if no ID is entered.

2. Push

ADD

• “The Individual ID” entry screen is displayed.

3. Enter the Individual ID.

TIP:

• Selectanumberusing[◄]and[►].

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected number.

• Select“←”or“→,”orrotate[DIAL]tomovethecursor.

NOTE:therstdigitisxedas“0”foraGroupID.

Thersttwodigitsarexedas“0”foranyCoast

station ID.

4. Push

FIN

to start entering the name.

TIP:

• Push

!$?

to use characters, and select

ABC

to use

numbers and letters.

• Selectcharactersorspaceusing[▲]/[▼]/[◄]/[►].

• Select“◄”or“►”toscroll.

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected character.

• Select“←”or“→,”orrotate[DIAL]tomovethecursor.

5. After entering, push

FIN

to save, and return to the

previous screen.

• The entered name is displayed.

DSC OPERATION 7

New2001

DEntering a Group ID

Youcanenteratotalof30GroupIDs,andassignnamesof

up to 10 characters.

1. Displaythe“GROUPID”screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Group ID

• “No ID” is displayed if no ID is entered.

2. Push

ADD

• TheGroupID’sentryscreenisdisplayed.

3. EntertheGroupIDanditsnameinthesamewayas

described on the previous page.

4. After entering, push

FIN

to save, and return to the

previous screen.

• The entered name is displayed.

NOTE:Therstdigitisxedas“0”foraGroupID.

Thersttwodigitsarexedas“0”foranyCoast

station ID.

DDeleting an entered ID

(Example:DeletinganIndividualID:ICOM2)

1. Display the “INDIVIDUAL ID” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Individual ID

2. Push[▲]or[▼]toselect“ICOM2.”

3. Push

DEL

• “Are You Sure?” is displayed.

4. Push

to delete.

L Push

CANCEL

to cancel the deletion.

• The selected ID is deleted, and then returns to the previous

screen.

TIP:YoucaneditanIDanditsnamebypushing

EDIT

step 3.

7DSC OPERATION

New2001

■

Entering the position and time

ADistresscallshouldincludethevessel’spositionandtime.

IfnoGPSdataisreceived,manuallyenterthepositionand

UniversalTimeCoordinated(UTC)time.

NOTE:

• ThemanualentryisdisabledwhiletheGPSdatais

received.

• The manually entered position and time is valid only for 4

hours, or until turning OFF the transceiver.

1. Display the “POSITION INPUT” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Position Input

2. Enter the latitude.

TIP:

• Selectanumberoracompassdirectionusing[▲]/[▼]/[◄]/

[►].

• Select“←”or“→,”orrotate[DIAL]tomovethecursor.

• Push [ENT] or

FIN

to enter the selected number.

3. Enter the longitude and the UTC time.

LSee the TIP in step 2 to enter.

4. Push

FIN

to set the entered position and time.

5. Push

EXIT

to return to the standby screen.

L The entered position and time are displayed on the

operating screen.

L“M”(manual)isdisplayednexttothetimedisplay.

DSC OPERATION 7

New2001

■Sending DSC calls (Distress)

A Distress call should be sent if, in the opinion of the Master,

the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate

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.

DSimple call

1. Confirm that no Distress call is being received.

2. Whileliftingupthekeycover,holddown[DISTRESS]

for3secondsuntilyouhear3shortcountdownbeeps

and a long beep sound.

• The backlight blinks.

3. Aftersending,waitforanAcknowledgementcall.

• “Waiting for ACK” is displayed.

L The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5

minutes,untilanAcknowledgementisreceived,ora

Distress Cancel call is sent.

LWhenyoureceiveanAcknowledgement,alarmsounds.

4. PushanysoftwarekeytoturnOFFthealarm.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

5. Holddown[PTT]toexplainyoursituation.

6. Push

CANCEL

to return to the operating screen.

TIP:AdefaultDistressalertcontains:

• Natureofdistress:Undesignateddistress

• Positioninformation:ThelatestGPS,ormanuallyinput

position,whichisheldfor23.5hoursoruntilturningOFF

the transceiver.

NOTE on Distress calls (Simple calls and Regular calls): 

Ifnovalidpositiondataisreceivedwhensendinga

Distress call, thetransceiverwaitsfor15secondsuntil

position data is received, and then the Distress call is

sent. If no position is received during this 15 seconds, the

position data in the transceiver memory is automatically

sent.However,ifthereisnopositiondatainthememory,

theDistresscallissentwithoutpositiondata.

Key cover

7DSC OPERATION

New2001

DRegular call

Select the nature of the Distress call to include in the

Regular Distress call.

1. Push

DISTRESS

• The Distress Call screen is displayed.

2. Push [ENT] to enter the Nature selection mode.

3. Push[▲],[▼],orrotate[DIAL]toselectthenatureof

thecall,thenpush[ENT].(Example:Flooding)

• Theconrmationscreenisdisplayed.

LIfnovalidGPSdataisbeingreceived,push[▲],[▼],or

rotate [DIAL] to select “Position,” then enter the latitude,

longitude, and UTC.

L See “Entering the position and time” for details.”

4. Whileliftingupthekeycover,holddown[DISTRESS]

(theredbutton)for3secondsuntilyouhear3short

countdownbeepsandalongbeepsound.

• The backlight blinks.

5. Aftersending,waitforanAcknowledgementcall.

• “Waiting for ACK” is displayed.

L The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5

minutes,untilanAcknowledgementisreceived,ora

Distress Cancel call is sent.

LWhenanAcknowledgementisreceived,analarmsounds.

6. PushanysoftwarekeytoturnOFFthealarm.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

7. Holddown[PTT]tocommunicate.

TIP:YoucanalsosendaRegularcallbyselectingthe

“Compose Distress” item on the Menu screen.

DSC OPERATION 7

New2001

DDistress Cancel call

If you have accidently made a Distress call, or made an

incorrect Distress call, send a Distress Cancel call to

cancelthecallassoonaspossiblewhilewaitingforan

Acknowledgementcall,andreportthepurposeofthe

cancellation.

1. WhilewaitingforanAcknowledgementcall,push

CANCEL

• Thescreenbelowisdisplayed.

2. Push

CONTINUE

• The Distress Cancel call is sent.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

3. Holddown[PTT]toreportthepurposeofthe

cancellation.

LYoucandisplaythewordingofthecancellationbypushing

[▼].

4. After communicating, push

FINISH

• The screen to the right is displayed.

5. Push

to finish the Distress Cancel call.

• Returns to the operating screen.

DDistress call software key description

While waiting for an Acknowledgement:

[CANCEL]: Cancels the Distress call and enables you to

sendaCancelcall.(Seetherightcolumn)

[RESEND]: Enables you to resend the Distress call by

holdingdown[DISTRESS]again.

[PAUSE]: Pausesthecountdowntoresendthenext

Distress call.

[INFO]: Displays the information of the Distress call

that you have sent.

After receiving an Acknowledgement:

[EXIT]: Closes the Distress operation, and returns to

the operating screen.

[HIST]: Displays the “Distress History.”

[INFO]: Displays the information of the received

DistressAcknowledgement.

NOTE (For USA and Export versions):

After sending a Distress call without position data

• WhilewaitingforanAcknowledgement,ifvalidpositiondatais

received,thetransceiverwillautomaticallysendaDistresscall

again.

• EvenafterexitingtheDSCmode,ifvalidpositiondata

isreceivedwithin20minutesafterreceivingaDistress

Acknowledgement,thetransceiverwillautomaticallysenda

Distress call again.

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New2001

■DSC Settings

On the “DSC Settings” screen, you can make settings on

the DSC call related items.

Position Input

See “Entering the position and time” for details.

Individual ID

See “Entering an Individual ID” for details.

Group ID

See “Entering a Group ID” for details.

Auto ACK

The Auto ACK function automatically sends an

Acknowledgementcallwhenthefollowingcallsarereceived.

• Individualcall(Default:Differsdependingontheversion)

• PositionRequestcall(Default:Manual)

• PollingRequestcall(Default:Auto)

• Testcall(Default:Auto)

Manual:ManuallysendanAcknowledgementcall.

Auto: AutomaticallysendanAcknowledgementcall.

CH Auto Switch (Default:Accept)

Selectwhetherornottoautomaticallyswitchtochannel

16orthespeciedchannel,orselectwhethertoswitchor

ignore the call.

Accept:AfterreceivingaDSCcall,thetransceiverremains

on the operating channel for 10 seconds. After

that,thetransceiverautomaticallyswitchestothe

channelthatisspeciedontheDSCcall.

Ignore: AfterreceivingaDSCcall,ifyoudonotpushthe

softwarekeybelow[ACPT]in10seconds,the

transceiver ignores the call, and then remains on

the current operating channel.

Manual:AfterreceivingaDSCcall,youcanselectwhether

or not to accept the received DSC call.

TIP: When “Auto” is set to the Individual call, the

Acknowledgement“UnabletoComply”isautomaticallysentwhen

the call is received.

DSC OPERATION 7

New2001

DSC Data Output (Default:Off)

Select an option for the DSC Data Output function.

When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the

transceiver send the call from its NMEA 0183 Output port to

anexternaldevice.

L You can send Distress calls despite of this setting.

OFF: DoesnotsendanycallfromtheNMEA0183

Output port.

All Stations: Sendsthecallfromanyvessel.

Stations List:SendsthecallfromanyvesselontheDSC

individual and group lists.

Alarm Status

Set the alarm ON or OFF for each DSC related item.

•Safety(Default:On)

AnalarmsoundswhenaSafetyDSCcallisreceived.

• Routine(Default:On)

AnalarmsoundswhenaRoutineDSCcallisreceived.

• Warning(Default:On)

Analarmsoundswhen:

- no MMSI code is entered.

- the position data has not been received for 2 minutes

after turning ON the transceiver.

■DSCSettings(Continued)

- the received position data has not been updated for 10

minutes.

- the received position data or manually entered position

data has not been updated for 4 hours.

• Self-Terminate(Default:On)

AnalarmsoundswhenduplicateDistresscallsare

received.

• Discrete(Default:On)

Analarmsoundswhenalowerprioritycallisreceived

whilereceivingahighprioritycall.

CH 70 SQL Level  (Default:5)

AdjusttheSquelchlevelforChannel70tobetween1and

10, or Open.

L“”isdisplayedwhenadjustedtoOpen.

Ahigherlevelblocksweaksignals,whichenablesyouto

send a DSC call.

7DSC OPERATION

New2001

Self- Test

The Self-Test sends DSC signals to the receiving AF circuit

to compare the sending and receiving signals at the AF

level.

zPush [ENT] to start the Self Test.

L When the sending and receiving DSC signals match, “OK” is

displayed.

Procedure (Default:Single)

(ForonlytheUSAversion,dependingonthepresetting.)

You can select the type of task for the transceiver.

Single: Handlesonly1taskatthesametime.

Multiple: Handlesupto7tasksatthesametime.Youcan

make one or more than 2 DSC calls in parallel.

New2001

MENU SCREEN

■Using the Menu screen

The Menu screen is used to set items, select options, and

so on for the transceiver’s functions.

DUsing the Menu screen

Example: Setting the channel group to “INT.”

1. Push [MENU].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Push[▲],[▼],orrotate[DIAL]toselect“Radio

Settings,” and then push [ENT].

• The“RadioSettings”screenisdisplayed.

LHoldingdown[▲]or[▼]sequentiallyscrollsupordownthrough

the Menu screen.

3. Push[▲],[▼],orrotate[DIAL]toselect“Channel

Group,” then push [ENT].

• The“CHANNELGROUP”screenisdisplayed.

4. Push[▲],[▼],orrotate[DIAL]toselect“INT,”then

push [ENT].

L “INT” is set and the transceiver returns to the previous screen.

TIP:

L To exit the Menu screen, push

EXIT

or [MENU].

L To return to the previous screen, push

BACK

or[CLR].

8MENUSCREEN

New2001

*May not be displayed, depending on the transceiver version.

DMenu screen items

The Menu screen contains the following items.

See the refered pages for each items.

Distress (Chapter7)

Item Item

Undesignated

Sinking

Fire,Explosion

Adrift

Flooding AbandoningShip

Collision Piracy

Grounding ManOverboard

Capsizing —

Other DSC (Chapter7)

Item Item

Type Mode

Address Channel

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