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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM506
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM506
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
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FOREWORD
Thank 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.
D FEATURES
❍ Integrated AIS Receiver
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❍ NMEA 2000™ Connectivity *
❍ 2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording
❍ Superb Active Noise Cancelling
*Depends on transceiver version.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M506.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If 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 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
3. Say your call sign or other description of the vessel
(AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance re-
quired.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DIS-
TRESS] for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps
and then one long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a
coast station.
• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is
automatically selected.
3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate in-
formation as listed to the left.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
WARNING
Icom requires the radio operator to meet the
FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Expo-
sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not
greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a mini-
mum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest
point of the antenna) vertically above the main
deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe
separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure com-
pliance requirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the
FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance
of 3 meters added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is
appropriate for all vessels.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter verti-
cally between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point
of the antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons
must stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius.
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are
within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons
(such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna
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 Radius
THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA-
DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF
ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM
POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI-
MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED
SYSTEM.
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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 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 admissible
ON 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
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FCC INFORMATION
• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re-
quired to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the U.S.A. version
transceiver.
To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be 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
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver to an AC
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow-
er source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This
will ruin the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between
the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If
an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver
may be damaged.
CAUTION: NEVER
place the transceiver where normal
operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could
cause bodily injury.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away
from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to
clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s
surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea-
son.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods of time.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meet IPX8 requirements
and the optional HM-195
commandmicIV™ meet IPX7 re-
quirements for waterproof protection. However, once the
transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot
be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiv-
er’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads and AF
Out leads.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
Icom, Icom Inc. and 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.
COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Ja-
pan and the United States.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .........................................................................i
IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................................................i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................. ii
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......................................... iii
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ...... iv
FCC INFORMATION ............................................................ v
NOTE .................................................................................... v
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... vi
1 OPERATING RULES ....................................................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................2−7
■ Front panel ...................................................................2
■ Function display ...........................................................5
■ Speaker Microphone ....................................................7
■ Softkey function ............................................................7
3 PREPARATION................................................................8
■ MMSI code programming ............................................. 8
4 BASIC OPERATION .................................................. 9−15
■ Channel selection ........................................................9
■ Receiving and transmitting .........................................11
■ Call channel programming .........................................13
■ Channel name programming......................................13
■ Microphone Lock function ..........................................14
■ Adjusting the Backlight level.......................................15
■ AquaQuake water draining function ...........................15
5 SCAN OPERATION ................................................. 16−17
■ Scan types .................................................................16
■ Setting Favorite channels ...........................................17
■ Starting a scan ...........................................................17
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............................................18
■ Description .................................................................18
■ Operation ...................................................................18
7 DSC OPERATION ...................................................19−73
■ DSC address ID ........................................................19
■ Position and time programming..................................22
■ Distress call ................................................................23
■ Transmitting DSC calls ............................................... 28
■ Receiving DSC calls ..................................................53
■ Received Call log .......................................................65
■ Transmitted Call log....................................................67
■ DSC Settings .............................................................68
■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder ..72
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS ...............................................74−78
■ Intercom operation .....................................................74
■ RX Hailer function ......................................................75
■ Hailer operation ..........................................................75
■ Horn function ..............................................................76
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■ Voice scrambler operation
(Available when the scrambler unit is installed) .........78
■ Voice recorder function ..............................................78
9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions)................79−88
■ About AIS ................................................................... 79
■ AIS Classes ...............................................................79
■ Function display .........................................................80
■ About the detail screen ..............................................83
■ AIS Settings ...............................................................86
10 NMEA 2000 CONNECTION
(Depending on versions) ..........................................89−90
■ Description .................................................................89
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ..............................91−100
■ Menu screen operation ..............................................91
■ Menu screen items .....................................................92
■ Configuration items ....................................................93
■ Radio Settings items ..................................................97
12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ..............101−108
■ Connections .............................................................101
■ Antenna ....................................................................103
■ Fuse replacement ....................................................103
■ Cleaning ................................................................... 103
■ Supplied accessories ...............................................103
■ Mounting the transceiver ..........................................104
■ MB-75/MB-132 installation ....................................... 105
■ Microphone installation ............................................107
13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .....................109−110
■ Specifications ........................................................... 109
■ Options .....................................................................110
14 CHANNEL LIST ...........................................................111
15 TEMPLATE .................................................................. 112
16 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................114
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OPERATING RULES
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D Priorities
• Read 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.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
D Privacy
• Information overheard, but not intended for you, cannot law-
fully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D Radio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You may require a current radio station license before using
the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is
not licensed, but required to be.
If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate govern-
ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application.
This government-issued license states the call sign which is
your craft’s identification 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.
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.
NOTE: 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.
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Front panel
q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp. 23, 24)
Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call.
w ENTER KEY [ENT]
Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on.
e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]
Push to switch to the previous or next key function that
is assigned to the softkeys. (p. 7)
Push to select a desired character or number in the
table while in the channel name, position, MMSI code
programming mode, and so on. (pp. 8, 13, 22)
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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. 17)
t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR]
Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ-
ous screen.
y MENU KEY [MENU]
Push to enter or exit the Menu screen. (p.
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u DIAL/POWER SWITCH [PWR]
When the power is OFF, hold down for 1 second to turn
ON power.
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.
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• The “CALL” icon appears when the Call channel is selected.
o SQUELCH DIAL
Rotate to adjust the squelch level.
!0 SOFTKEYS
Desired functions as described below can be assigned in
the Menu screen. (p. 94)
Scan [
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Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.
Dualwatch/Tri-watch [
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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 the AIS plotter on the left side of the display.
*Some versions of IC-M506 do not have an AIS receiver.
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.
• Some channels are set to only low power.
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Voice Scrambler [ ]* (p. 78)
Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF.
• The “SBL” icon appears when the voice scrambler is ON.
* This key appears only when the voice scrambler unit is in-
stalled.
Voice Recorder [ ] (p. 78)
Push to playback recorded voice.
RX Hailer [ ] (p. 75)
Push to turn the RX Hailer mode ON or OFF.
LO/DX [
] (p. 11)
Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF.
• The “LOC” icon appears when the Attenuator function is ON.
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.
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.
Log [ ] (p. 65)
Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.
!1 VOLUME DIAL
Rotate to adjust the volume level.
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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. 17)
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
10.8 V DC or less.
!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Shows the selected operating channel number.
• When a simplex channel is selected, “A” or “B” appears.
!3 CHANNEL NAME FIELD
The channel name appears, if programmed. (p. 13)
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q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (pp. 11, 12)
The “
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when the squelch is open.
The “
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w POWER ICON (p. 11)
The “25W” icon appears when high power is selected.
The “1W” icon appears when low power is selected.
e RX HAILER ICON (p. 75)
Appears while in the RX Hailer mode.
r CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10)
The selected channel group icon, USA “USA,” Interna-
tional “INT” or Canadian “CAN” appears.
The “WX” icon appears when the weather channel is
selected.
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!4 KEY ICON (p. 7)
Shows the programmed function of the softkeys 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.
• When the GPS current time is invalid, “??” will blink every
2 seconds instead of the current time. After 23.5 hours has
passed, “NO TIME” will appear.
• “ ??”
will
blink every 2 seconds instead of the current time,
after 4 hours have passed from when the time was manu-
ally 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
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“ UTC” appears when
the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS sen-
tence formats are included in the GPS signal.
The date information appears when
the RMC GPS sen-
tence formats are 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.
• When the GPS position is invalid, “??” may blink every 2 sec-
onds instead of position. The last position is held for only
23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” will appear.
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“ ??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of position, after 4 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/SPEED INDICATOR
Shows the course and speed of your vessel if the GPS
receiver is connected to the transceiver.
• Course and speed are displayed
when
the RMC GPS sentence
format is included in the GPS signal.
Course and speed are also displayed when the VTG and either
the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS sentence formats are included in
the GPS signal.
!8 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)
!9 LOCAL ICON (p. 11)
Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
@0 VOICE SCRAMBLER ICON
* (p. 78)
Appears when the Voice Scrambler function is turned ON.
* Appears only when the voice scrambler unit is installed.
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Speaker Microphone Softkey function
Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. When a
key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the
softkey, as shown below.
D Softkey function selection
When “Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, pushing [Ω]/
[≈] to scroll key functions that is assigned to the softkey. The
key movement is set to “Group” in default. 4 icons move by
pushing [Ω]/[≈] once. You can set the key movement of your
choice in menu screen. (p. 94)
Push
Push
Push this key to start
and stop scan.
PushPush
Push
Push
The order of the key icons may differ, depending on the
transceiver version.
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (pp. 11, 12)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
Push either key to check favorite channels, change scan-
ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 11, 18)
• You can turn OFF the FAV on MIC setting (p. 100). After that, you
can select all channels by these keys.
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L]
Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 11)
• Some channels are set to only low power.
While holding down [H/L], 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.
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• The “CALL” icon appears when the Call channel is selected.
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The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self
ID) code can be programmed at power ON.
This initial code setting can be performed only once.
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer
or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been pro-
grammed, this programming is not necessary.
q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
• Three short beeps sound, and “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed.
w Push [ENT] to start the MMSI code programming.
• Push [CLEAR] 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.
e Enter your MMSI code in the following manner:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
t After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically
selected, and then push [ENT] or dial to set it.
y The “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed.
u Enter your MMSI code again for confirmation.
• Enter in the same manner as steps e through t.
i When your MMSI code programming is successfully com-
pleted, the screen as shown below is briefly displayed.
• After that, the normal operating screen is displayed.
The programmed MMSI code can be checked in the MENU
screen. (p. 92)
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Channel selection
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications.
While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Channel
16 is automatically monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-
watch.
Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
Push [CH/WX] to return to the screen displayed before you
selected Channel 16, or rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH)
to select an operating channel.
D Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call
channel. The Call channels can be programmed, and are
used to store your most often used channel in each channel
group, for quick recall.
The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. (p. 13)
Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of
the selected channel group.
• The “CALL” icon and the Call channel number appear.
• Each 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 rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√]
(CH) to select an operating channel.
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D Channel group selection
There are preprogrammed USA channels, International chan-
nels and Canadian channels. These channel groups may be
specified for the operating area.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push
[Ω]/[≈] to select the “RADIO SET”
icon and then push the softkey below the icon.
• RADIO SETTINGS menu is displayed.
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].
• USA (USA), International (INT) and Canadian (CAN) channel
groups can be selected.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
y Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
nels.
• You can turn OFF the FAV on MIC setting (p. 100). After that, you
can select all channels by the microphone.
• The “DUP” icon appears when a duplex channel is selected.
• “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected.
When the International
channel group is selected.
Channel group icon appears
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D Weather channels
The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for
monitoring broadcasts from NOAA. (National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration)
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone
on the selected weather channel or while scanning. (p. 16)
q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select the weather chan-
nel.
• When a weather channel is selected, the “WX” icon appears.
• When the Weather Alert function is in turned ON, the “WX ”
icon appears. (p. 98)
w Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel.
When weather alert is OFF. When weather alert is ON.
Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
w Set the audio and squelch levels. (pp. 3, 4)
First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output
level. After that, adjust the squelch level until the noise
just disappears.
e Change the channel group. (p. 10)
r Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
(pp. 9, 10)
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
nels.
• You can turn OFF the FAV on MIC setting (p. 100). After that, you
can select all channels by the microphone.
• When receiving a signal, the “ ” icon appears and audio is
heard.
• Further adjustment of the volume level may be necessary.
t Push [LO/DX] to turn the receive Attenuator function ON
or OFF, if necessary.
• The “LOC” icon appears when the receive Attenuator function is
ON.
y Push [HI/LO] to select the output power, if necessary.
• The “25W” icon appears when high power is selected, and the
“1W” icon appears when low power is selected.
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose high
power for longer distance communications.
• Some channels are for only low power.
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u Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your normal
voice level.
• The “ ” icon appears.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
i Release [PTT] to receive.
Information
The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components
in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page
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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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
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Call channel programming
You can program the Call channel with your most often-used
channel in each channel group for quick recall.
q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA or CAN) to be
programmed. (p. 10)
w Push [MENU].
e Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “RADIO SET” icon
and then push the softkey below the icon.
• RADIO SETTINGS menu is displayed.
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 save the channel as the Call channel.
• Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
u Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
Channel name programming
Each 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.
q Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
• First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if acti-
vated.
w Push [NAME] to open the channel name programming
screen.
• A cursor is displayed on the first character.
e Enter the desired channel name in the following manner:
• Select a desired character using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
• Select “SPACE,” then push [ENT] to input a space.
• Select “DELETE,” then push [ENT] to delete a character.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
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r Repeat step e to input all characters.
t Push [Ω]/[≈]/[∫]/[√] to select “FINISH,” then push [ENT] to
set the name and return to the previous screen.
Microphone Lock function
The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√],
[16/C] and the [H/L] keys on the supplied microphone. This
prevents accidental channel changes and function access.
While holding down [H/L] on the microphone, hold down
[PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Micro-
phone Lock function ON or OFF.
[H/L]
[Y]/[Z]
[16/C]
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Adjusting the Backlight level
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
Depending on the preprogramming, the adjustment method
differs, as described below.
Push [BKLT] to show the backlight adjustment screen. Ro-
tate dial or push
[∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the brightness of
the LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT].
• If no key operation is performed for about 5 seconds, the transceiver
sets the selected backlight level, and returns to the normal mode.
AquaQuake water draining
function
The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away
from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle
the sound coming from the speaker. A buzzing sound is heard
when this function is activated.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “AQUA QUAKE,”
icon and then push the softkey below the icon.
• AQUAQUAKE screen is displayed.
While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is
activated to clear water away from the speaker grill.
• While holding down [AQUA], a low buzzing sounds to drain wa-
ter, regardless of the volume level setting.
• The transceiver keys, except [DISTRESS], are disabled while
the AquaQuake function is activated.
When the AquaQuake function is activated.
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Scanning 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.
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PRIORITY SCAN
The Priority scan sequentially searches through all Favor-
ite channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is
detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal
disappears. When a signal is detected on a channel other
than Channel 16, the scan becomes a Dualwatch until the
signal disappears.
NORMAL SCAN
The Normal scan, like the Priority scan, sequentially
searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike
the Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set
as a Favorite channel.
WX*
CH 01
CH 16
CH 02
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
*When the weather alert function is activated.
CH 01 CH 02
WX*
CH 05 CH 04
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■ Setting Favorite channels
For 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).
q Select the desired channel group. (p.
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w Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel.
e Push [] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel.
• The “” icon appears on the display.
r To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step e.
• The “” icon 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.
• Repeat above procedure to set all channels as Favorite channels.
■ Starting a scan
First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan
resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 97)
q Select the desired channel group. (p.
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w Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left.
e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
r Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan.
• “ SCAN 16” appears during a Priority scan; “SCAN” appears dur-
ing a Normal scan.
• When 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.)
• Push [Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the
scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or
manually resume the scan.
• A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received on
Channel 16 during a Priority scan.
t To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step r.
Scan starts. When a signal is received.
Push
[SCAN]
[Example]: Starting a Normal scan.
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■ Description
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the
Call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch and
Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you
are operating on another channel.
■ Operation
q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 97)
w Rotate dial or push [Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired
operating channel.
e Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
• “ DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears during
Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
r To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
Dualwatch
Tri-watch
Call channel
Ch 88
Ch 16
Ch 88
Ch 16
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Ch 9
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch and Tri-
watch pause on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
• If a signal is received on the Call channel during Tri-watch,
Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disap-
pears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during a Dualwatch or
Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].
[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on USA Channel 25.
Tri-watch starts.
Signal is received on
Call channel.
Tri-watch resumes after the
signal disappears.
Signal received on Channel
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■ DSC address ID
D Programming Individual ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as-
signed a name of up to 10 characters.
q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
w Push [ADD].
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” program screen is displayed.
e Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
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.
• The ID name programming screen is displayed.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
• Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
u After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using [Y]/[Z]/
[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] to program it.
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” list screen is displayed.
i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
Individual ID
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
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D Programming Group ID
q Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
w Push [ADD].
• The “GROUP ID” program screen is displayed.
e Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
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.
• The Group ID name programming screen is displayed.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
• Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
u After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using [Y]/[Z]/
[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or dial to program it.
• The “GROUP ID” list screen is displayed.
i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
Group ID
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
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D Deleting Individual/Group ID
q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET-
TINGS menu.
• When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. In this
case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name,
and then push [DEL].
e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL
ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen.
• Push [CANCEL] to cancel it.
r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
Individual ID
/
Group ID
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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A 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 NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) or NMEA 2000* format is
connected.
*Some versions of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector.
• Manual programming is disabled when a GPS receiver is
connected.
• Manually programmed position and time will be held for
only 23.5 hours.
q Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
w Edit your latitude and longitude position using dial, and
[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor is
on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cursor
is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
e After entering the position, push [ENT] to program it.
r The UTC time programming screen is displayed, enter the
UTC time in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
t Push [ENT] or dial to program your position and time.
• Return to the “DSC SETTINGS” screen.
■ Position and time programming
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ Position Input
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
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■ Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires im-
mediate assistance.
NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A
PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS
CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE
HELP IS NEEDED.
D Simple call
q Confirm no Distress call is being received.
w While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3
seconds to transmit the Distress call.
• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and
both the key and display backlighting blink.
• DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the
Distress call is transmitted.
e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call.
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or DSC Cancel call is made. (p. 27)
• Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode,
push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it.
r After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF]
then reply using the microphone.
➥ A distress alert default contains:
• Nature of distress: Undesignated distress
• Position information: The latest GPS or manual input position
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is
turned OFF.
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D Regular call
The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-
tress call.
q Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC menu.
w Select the nature of the distress using dial or [Y]/[Z], then
push dial or [ENT].
• ‘Undesignated,’ ‘Fire,Explosion,’ ‘Flooding,’ ‘Collision,’ ‘Grounding,’
‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man
Overboard’ is selectable.
• The nature of the distress is stored for 30 seconds after a selec-
tion is made.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
e The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed.
• Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.
r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-
tress call.
• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and
both the key and display backlighting blink.
• The selected nature of the distress is stored for 30 seconds.
MENU
➪ DSC ➪ Distress Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
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D Regular call (continued)
t After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call.
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27)
• Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode,
push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it.
y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM
OFF] then reply using the microphone.
➥ A distress alert contains:
• Nature of distress: Selected in step w.
• Position information: The latest GPS or manual input position
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is
turned OFF.
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When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position
and time have been manually programmed, the screen
as shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude
position and UTC time as follows:
➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi-
tion and UTC time.
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or
“→,” then push [ENT] or Dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cur-
sor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the
cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
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D Distress cancel call
q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN-
CEL].
w Push [CONTINUE].
• Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.
e Push [FINISH].
• Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.
r The Distress cancel call is transmitted.
t Channel 16 is automatically selected.
• Report your situation using the microphone.
• After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating
mode.
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■ Transmitting DSC calls
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make
sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71)
D Transmitting an individual call
The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig-
nal to only a specific station.
q Enter “INDIVIDUAL CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Individual Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or
“Manual Input,” using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
• The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 19)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID
code for the individual you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
NOTE: When a coast station is selected in step w, the
voice channel is automatically specified by the coast sta-
tion. Therefore, skip step e and go directly to step r.
+ Continued on the next page.
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New2001
D Transmitting DSC calls (continued)
e Select a desired intership channel using dial or [Y](CH)/
[Z](CH), then push [ENT].
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the
recommended order.
r A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
t Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re-
ceived.
u When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received,
alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed.
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Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and then select the
intership channel specified in step e.
• A different intership channel will be selected if the station you
called cannot use the channel.
• Reply using the microphone. And go to step i.
Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is re-
ceived, alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT]
to return to the operating channel (before you entered the
MENU screen).
i After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal
operating mode.
✓ Convenient!
When the optional MA-500TR
class b ais transponder
is
connected to your transceiver, you can transmit individual
DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without
needing to enter the target’s MMSI code.
See pages
72
and
102
for more details.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001
D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement
When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac-
knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or
‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick
ACK.) Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the
MENU system (Man ual ACK.)
Quick ACK:
q When an Individual call is received, alarm sounds and the
screen below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push [ACK].
e Select one of three options, then push [ENT].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Able to Comply: Make an acknowledgment call without
any changes.
• Unable to Comply: You cannot make a communication.
The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to
Comply’) can be automatically transmit-
ted, if set. See page 68 for details.
• Propose New Channel: You 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].
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r The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call.
t The screens shown below are displayed.
y Reply to the call using the microphone.
u Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
Manual ACK:
q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Individual ACK
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
• When no Individual call has been received, “Individual ACK” item
will not be displayed.
w Select a desired individual address or ID name to reply to,
using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
e Perform steps e to u, as described in “Quick ACK:,” be-
ginning on the previous page.
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New2001
D Transmitting a Group call
The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal
to only a specific group.
q Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Group Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select the desired pre-programmed group address or
“Manual Input,” using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
• The ID code for the Group call can be set first. (p. 20)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 8 digit ID code for the
group you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
e Select a desired intership channel using dial or [Y](CH)/
[Z](CH), then push [ENT].
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the
recommended order.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
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r A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
t Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
y After the Group call has been transmitted, the following
screen is displayed.
u Announce the information using the microphone.
i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
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New2001
D Transmitting an All Ships call
All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their
‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to
these ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function.
q Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ All Ships Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select a desired category, using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push
[ENT].
• The selectable category may differ, depending on the pro-
grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the selectable categories.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
e Select a desired traffic channel, using dial or [Y]/[Z], then
push [ENT].
• The selected channel is displayed.
r A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
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t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
y After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following
screen is displayed.
u Announce the message using the microphone.
i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
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New2001
D Transmitting a Position Request Call
Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a
specific ship’s current position, etc.
q Enter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position Request
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or
“Manual Input,” using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
• The ID code for the Position Request Call can be set first. (p. 19)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID
code for the individual you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
e A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
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r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
t After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the
following screen is displayed.
y When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds
and the following screen is displayed.
u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen
as shown below is displayed.
i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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New2001
D Transmitting a Position Report Call
Transmit a Position Report Call when you want to announce
your own position to a specific ship.
q Enter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position Report
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or
“Manual Input,” using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
• The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 19)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID
code for the individual you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
e A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001
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2
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r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
t After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the
transceiver 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 is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time as follows:
➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time.
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or
“→,” then push [ENT] or dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor
is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cur-
sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001
D Transmitting a Polling Request Call
Transmit a Polling Request Call when you want to know a
specific vessel is in the communication area, or not.
q Enter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Polling Request
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or
“Manual Input,” using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
• The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 19)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID
code for the individual you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
e A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
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2
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r Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
t After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the
following screen is displayed.
y When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds
and the following screen is displayed.
u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen
as shown below is displayed.
i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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New2001New2001
D Transmitting a Test call
Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan-
nels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on
a distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate
that these are test transmissions.
Normally the test call would require no further communica-
tions between the two stations involved.
q Enter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Test Call
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Select a desired pre-programmed individual address, or
“Manual Input,” then push dial or [ENT].
• The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 19)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for
the individual you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
About Manual Inputting:
Enter a desired address ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
e A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
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New2001
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2
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New2001
r Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
t After the Test call has been transmitted, the following
screen is displayed.
y When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds
and the following screen is displayed.
u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen
as shown below is displayed.
i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001New2001
D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call
When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto’
(p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when receiving a Test call.
Quick ACK:
q When a Test call is received, alarm sounds and the screen
shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating
mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Test call information.
About Received call information:
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating
mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
e The Test ACK confirmation
screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to transmit the
acknowledgement call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the
normal operating mode.
r While transmitting the ac-
knowledgement call, the
screen shown below is dis-
played, and then returns to
the normal operating mode.
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Manual ACK:
q Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Test ACK
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
• If no Test call has been received, the “Test ACK” item will not be
displayed.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
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.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001New2001
D Transmitting a Position Reply call
Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call
is received.
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto’
(p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when receiving a Position Request call.
Quick Reply:
About Received call information:
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating
mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
e The Position Reply confirma-
tion screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to transmit the
reply call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the
normal operating mode.
r While transmitting the reply
call, the screen shown below
is displayed, and then re-
turns to the normal operating
mode.
q When a Position Request call
is received, alarm sounds
and the screen shown below
is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop
the alarm.
• Even if you do not push
[ALARM OFF], the alarm stops
after 2 minutes, and then the
screen in step w is displayed.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call
and return to the normal oper-
ating mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Po-
sition Request call information.
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Manual Reply:
q Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
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 is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time as follows:
➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time.
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or
“→,” then push [ENT] or dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor
is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cur-
sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
• If no Position Request call has
been received, the “Position
Reply” item will not be dis-
played.
• Push [BACK] to return to the
previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the
normal operating mode.
w Select a desired Position
Request call to reply to, us-
ing dial or [Y]/[Z], then push
[ENT].
e The Position Reply call con-
firmation screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to transmit the
acknowledgement call.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001New2001
D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call
Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report
call is received.
Quick Reply:
q When a Position Report Request is received, alarm sounds
and the screen shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Position Report Request call informa-
tion.
About Received call information:
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
e The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is dis-
played.
Push [CALL] to transmit the reply call.
r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
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Manual Reply:
q Enter “REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position Report Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
• If no Position Report Request call has been received, the “Posi-
tion Report Reply” item will not be displayed.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
w Select a desired Position Report Request call to reply to,
using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
e The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis-
played.
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.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001New2001
D Transmitting a Polling Request Reply call
Transmit a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling 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 Polling Request call.
Quick Reply:
About Received call information:
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating
mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
e The Polling Request Reply
confirmation screen is dis-
played.
Push [CALL] to transmit the
reply call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the
normal operating mode.
r While transmitting the reply
call, the screen shown below
is displayed, and then re-
turns to the normal operating
mode.
q When a Polling Request call
is received, alarm sounds
and the screen shown below
is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop
the alarm.
• Even if you do not push
[ALARM OFF], the alarm stops
after 2 minutes, and then the
screen in step w is displayed.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call
and return to the normal oper-
ating mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Poll-
ing Request call information.
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Manual Reply:
q Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Polling Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
• If no Polling Request call has been received, the “Polling Reply”
item will not be displayed.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
w Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using
dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
e
The Polling Request Reply call confirmation screen is dis-
played.
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.
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New2001 New2001
■ Receiving DSC calls
D Receiving a Distress Call
When a Distress Call is received:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “ RCVD DISTRESS” appears and the backlight blinks.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
• Even if you haven’t pushed [CH 16] within 10 seconds, the
operating channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p.
69)
Push
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When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is
received:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “ RCVD DISTRESS ACK” appears and the backlight
blinks.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the
DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the trans-
ceiver also exits the DSC
mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
• Even if you haven’t pushed [CH 16] within 10 seconds, the
operating channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p.
69)
Push
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D Receiving a Distress Relay Call
When a Distress Relay call is received:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “ RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” appears and the backlight
blinks.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
• Even if you haven’t pushed [CH 16] within 10 seconds, the
operating channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p.
69)
Push
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D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement
When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “ RCVD DTRS RELAY ACK” appears and the backlight
blinks.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
• Even if you haven’t pushed [CH 16] within 10 seconds, the
operating channel automatically switches to Channel 16. (p.
69)
Push
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D Receiving an Individual Call
When an Individual Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” appears. The backlight may
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating
mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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 reply
to the Call. Select one of three options, depending on
your situation. See page 31 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.
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D Receiving a Group Call
When a Group Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD GROUP CALL” appears. The backlight may blink
for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
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D Receiving an All Ships Call
When an All Ships Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” appears. The backlight may
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
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D Receiving a Geographical Area Call
When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is
received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL” appears. The backlight may
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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.
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D Receiving a Position Request Call
When a Position Request Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” appears. The backlight blinks for
2 minutes.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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,” 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.
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D Receiving a Position Report Call
When a Position Report Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” appears. The backlight blinks
for 2 minutes.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[EXIT]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon continues to blink and the Call is stored in the
Received Call Log.
[INFO]
➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65)
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D Receiving a Polling Request call
When a Polling Request call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” appears. The backlight
blinks for 2 minutes.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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 au-
tomatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and
RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call
Logs.
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D Receiving a Test Call
When a Test Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “RCVD TEST CALL” appears. The backlight blinks for 2
minutes.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
[IGN]
➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The “ ” icon 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,” the transceiver auto-
matically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX and
RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call
Logs.
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D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call
When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ “Received ACK” is displayed. The backlight blinks for 2
minutes.
■ Received Call log
The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes-
sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a
supplement to your logbook.
• While in the normal operating mode, the “ ” icon blinks in the up-
per right corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC message.
D Distress message
q Push the softkey [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the
DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu
screen.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪
Received Call Log
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select “Distress,” then push [ENT].
• The Distress messages are stored in “Distress.”
• The “ ” icon appears when there are unread DSC messages.
• The “ ” icon appears when there are no unread DSC mes-
sages.
• No icon appears when there are no DSC messages.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop
the alarm and the blinking
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM
OFF], the alarm stops after 2
minutes, and then the screen in
step w is displayed.
w Push [EXIT] to return to the
normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC
mode.
• “ ” continues to blink and the
Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
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e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then
push [ENT].
r Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to scroll the DSC message
contents.
t To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
y Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
D Other messages
q Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS
menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪
Received Call Log
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select “Others,” then push [ENT].
• The messages other than the Distress are stored in “Others.”
• The “ ” icon appears when there are unread DSC messages.
• The “ ” icon appears when there are no unread DSC mes-
sages.
• No icon appears when there are no DSC messages.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
☞ Continued on the next page
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D Other messages (Continued)
e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then
push [ENT].
r Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to scroll the DSC message
contents.
• The stored message has various information, depending on the
DSC call type.
t To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
y Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
■ Transmitted Call log
The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted
calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log-
book.
q Enter “TX CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC ➪
Transmitted Call Log
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then
push [ENT].
e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to scroll the DSC message
contents.
r To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
t Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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■ DSC Settings
D Position Input (See page 22)
D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20)
D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21)
D Automatic Acknowledgement
These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to
“Auto” or “Manual.”
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,” the transceiver
automatically transmits the Acknowledgment call including
“Unable to Comply” (No Reason Given) after receiving the
Individual call.
q
Enter either “INDIVIDUAL ACK,” “POSITION ACK” or “TEST
ACK” in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
Individual ACK
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
Position ACK
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
Test ACK
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z]
to select “Auto” or “Manual”
then push [ENT].
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
(default)
(default)
(default)
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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D Channel 16 Switch function
By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv-
er switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However,
when this setting is set to “OFF,” the function enables the
transceiver to remain on the operating channel, even after
receiving a Distress call.
q Enter “CH 16 SWITCH”
in the DSC Settings menu
.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ CH 16 Switch
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the Channel 16 Switch
function to “Auto (No Delay),” “10 Second Delay” or “OFF
,”
then push [ENT].
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
(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 confirmation
screen, the transceiver remains on the
current operating channel for 10 sec-
onds. After that, the transceiver auto-
matically switches to Channel 16.
(default)
OFF : Even after receiving a Distress call, the
transceiver remains on the operating
channel.
• The “ ” icon appears.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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D DSC Data Output
Select an option for the DSC Data Output function.
When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the trans-
ceiver send the DSC data from its NMEA Output port to a
connected device.
q Enter “DSC DATA OUTPUT”
in the DSC Settings menu
.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ DSC Data Output
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the DSC Data Output
function to “All Station,” “List Station” or “OFF
,” and then
push [ENT].
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
(default)
All Stations: Outputs the call from any vessel from the
NMEA Output port.
Station List: Outputs the call from any vessels listed on the
Individual ID screen.
OFF: Does not
output any call to the external equip-
ment.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
D Alarm Status
Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat-
egory or Status.
q Enter “ALARM STATUS”
in the DSC Settings menu
.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ Alarm Status
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select
the status, and then
push [ENT].
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• “ Safety,” “Routine,” “Warning,” “Self-Terminate” and “Discrete” are
selectable. (default: ON)
e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the Alarm setting to “ON”
or “OFF, and then push [ENT].”
r Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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D Channel 70 Squelch level
Set the squelch level on Channel 70.
The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose
squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN.
OPEN is completely open.
q Enter “CH 70 SQL LEVEL”
in the DSC Settings menu
.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ CH 70 SQL Level
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the squelch level until
the noise just disappears, then push [ENT].
• Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
(default)
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
D DSC Loop Test
The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to
the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX
signals at the AF level.
q Enter “DSC LOOP TEST”
in the DSC Settings menu
.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ DSC Loop Test
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Push [ENT] to start the DSC loop test.
• Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
• When the transmit DSC and receive DSC signals are matched,
“OK” appears.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
If “NG” appears in step w, either or both TX and RX DSC
circuits has a problem. In that case, you will have to send
the transceiver to your nearest dealer for repair.
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When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER is
connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can be
transmitted to a selected AIS target, without needing to enter
the 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
q Select a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan-
ger list display.
• You can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of
the AIS target is displayed.
• Make sure the transceiver is in the normal operating mode. Oth-
erwise, you cannot make an individual DSC call using the tran-
sponder.
w Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen,
and then push [Y]/[Z] to select a desired voice channel*.
• Voice 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.
e Push [DSC] to transmit an individual DSC call to the AIS
target.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
• If the transceiver cannot make the call, the transponder will dis-
play “DSC Transmission FAILED.”
■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder
Transponder’s display
Transceiver’s display
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r After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will
display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.”
• Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you en-
tered the voice channel selection screen in step w.
• The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledge-
ment is received.
Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display
Step 2: Transceiver’s operation
t When the acknowledgement is received, alarm sounds.
➥ If the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply
’ is received,
push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then select
the intership channel specified in step w.
• A different intership channel will be selected if the station you
called cannot use the channel.
• To reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level.
• You can check the MMSI 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 alarm, and then “INDI-
VIDUAL CALL FAILED” is displayed.
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
■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder (Continued)
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■ Intercom operation
The optional Intercom function allows you to talk between the
deck and the cabin. The optional HM-195
commandmicIV™ is
required for Intercom operation.
Connect the HM-195
commandmicIV™ as described on page
107.
• Transmitting is disabled while using the intercom.
• The received signal is muted while using the intercom.
q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
• The command microphone power is automatically turned ON,
even if the power is OFF.
t After releasing [INCM CALL], hold down [PTT] and speak
into the microphone at a normal voice level.
• “ TALK” appears on the caller’s display, or “LSTN” appears on the
listener’s display.
•
To adjust the transceiver’s intercom volume level, rotate volume
dial.
• To adjust the HM-195’s intercom volume level, rotate [VOL/SQL]
(Dial) on the HM-195.
y After releasing [PTT], you can hear the response through
the speaker.
u Push [EXIT] to return to normal operating screen.
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 display
On the listener’s display
w Push [MENU].
e Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to
select the “INCM,” icon and
then push the softkey below
the icon.
• INTERCOM screen is displayed.
• Push [BACK] to return to the pre-
vious screen.
r Hold down [INCM CALL] to
sound the intercom beeps.
• The transceiver and the command
microphone sound beeps while
holding down [INCM CALL].
• “CALL” appears.
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■ RX Hailer function
The RX Hailer function enables you to hear the received au-
dio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer speaker.
Connect an external hailer speaker as described on page 101.
q Push
[RX
]
to enter the RX Hailer mode.
• The RX Hailer volume level adjustment screen is displayed.
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the RX Hailer
volume level, and then push [ENT].
• The “RX
”icon appears.
e
To return to normal operating mode,
push
[RX ].
• The “RX ” icon disappears.
To adjust the audio output level in the RX Hailer mode,
hold down
[RX
] for 1 second to display
the RX Hailer
volume level adjustment screen, and then rotate dial or
push [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. After adjusting, push [ENT] to set it.
■ Hailer operation
The IC-M506 has a 2 way hailer function, making it unneces-
sary to leave the bridge to talk with a another party.
Connect an external hailer speaker as described on page 101.
• Transmitting is not possible while using the hailer.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “HAILER” icon and
then push the softkey below the icon.
• HAILER screen is displayed.
e Hold down [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level.
• While holding down [PTT], the screen below is displayed.
• To adjust the hailer level, rotate dial.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
r 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.
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■ Horn function
D Automatic foghorn function
The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly
until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available
for varying conditions.
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).
5s1
120s
5s1
2s
1s
120s
5s1
2s
1s
120s
5s1
2s
120s
The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this
function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the trans-
ceiver. See page 101 for connection details.
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D Automatic foghorn function (Continued)
q Enter “Auto Foghorn” in the HORN menu.
D Manual Horn function
q Enter “Manual Horn” in the HORN menu.
w Hold down [HORN] to sound a horn.
• While holding down [HORN], the horn sounds, and the screen
below is displayed.
• To adjust the horn volume level, rotate dial.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
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.
MENU ➪ HORN ➪ Auto Foghorn
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to
select the desired foghorn pat-
tern, and then push [ENT].
• Push [BACK] to return to the pre-
vious screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/
[≈]
to adjust the foghorn level.
• The foghorn level is adjustable in
20 steps.
r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU
screen.
• The horn icon is displayed.
t To return to normal operation,
select [OFF] in the Auto Fog-
horn menu.
MENU ➪ HORN ➪ Manual Horn
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
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■ 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)
The scrambler function automatically turns OFF when
Channel 16 or 70 is selected.
q
Select an operating channel except Channel 16, 70 or
weather channels.
w
Push [SCBL] to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF.
• The “SBL” icon appears when the voice scrambler is ON.
D Programming scrambler codes
There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming. Set
the code in the Menu screen. In order to understand each
other, all transceivers in your group must have the same
scramble code. See page 98 for scrambler code setting de-
tails.
■ Voice recorder function
This transceiver has an automatic recording function that can
record the last 120 seconds of the receiving audio. You can
playback the audio that you could not hear clearly.
Starts recording automatically
when the signal is received.
• The “REC” icon appears while re-
cording.
• Stops recording 3 seconds after
the signal disappears.
• Stops recording when the channel
is changed.
• The recorded voice data is erased
when the transceiver is turned
OFF.
q Push [PLAY] to playback the
recorded voice.
• The “ ” icon appears while
playing.
w Push [STOP] to return to nor-
mal operating screen.
D Playback the recorded voice
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■ About AIS
AIS (The automatic identification system) is primarily used for
collision-risk management and navigation safety. It automati-
cally transmits and receives vessel information, such as the
vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position data, speed,
course, destination and more. Information is exchanged
among the vessels and/or base stations on the VHF maritime
mobile band. The information helps to identify other nearby
vessels or stations by displaying the received data on a plot-
ter or a radar screen.
■ AIS Classes
There are seven types of AIS stations; vessels, base stations,
Search and Rescue (SAR), Aids to Navigation (AtoN), Search
and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART), MOB (Man OverBoard)
and EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)-
AIS.
There are two classes of AIS units, which are installed on
vessels; Class A and Class B.
Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all
SOLAS vessels, as described below, are required to install a
Class A AIS transponder:
• Upwards of 300 gross tonnage engaged on international
voyages.
• Passenger vessels, irrespective of size, engaged on inter-
national voyages.
• Upwards of 500 gross tonnage not engaged on international
voyages.
A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperability
with Class A units, but not to impact the Class A network.
Many commercial vessels, and some leisure craft, not clas-
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 Station
Vessel information
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■ Function display
There are three types of function display; plotter, target list
and danger list, and you can select your desired type using
the [DISP] key.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “AIS” icon and then
push the softkey below the icon.
• AIS plotter is displayed.
e
Push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the plotter range.
D Plotter screen
After select the “AIS” icon in the menu screen, the plotter screen
is displayed. 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)
• When “N-UP” is displayed, the top of the plotter screen repre-
sents North.
• When “AC-UP” is displayed, the top of the plotter screen 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.
• When a target box appears, push [ENT] to display the detail
screen of the selected AIS target.
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■ Function display (Continued)
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Your
vessel icon appears in the center of the screen.
• When “N-UP” is displayed, the vessel icon automatically points
in the direction you are heading, in 45 degrees steps.
• When “AC-UP” is displayed, the vessel icon constantly points to
the top of the plotter screen.
• When your vessel moves less than 2 knots, the “ ” icon ap-
pears.
y DISPLAY RANGE
Shows the selected display range.
➥ Push [Y]/[Z] to select display range.
• 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 nm (nautical miles) are
selectable.
• Description of the icons
Icon Description
AIS target: Vessel
The 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 Station
AIS target: Search and Rescue (SAR)
AIS target: Aids to Navigation (AtoN)
AIS 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 screen 6 minutes
and 40 seconds after the vessel was regarded as a “Lost target.”
Ask your dealer for details.
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D Target list screen
In the plotter screen, push [DISP] to switch to the target list
screen, 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.
• Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select an AIS target.
• Push [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected
AIS target. (p. 83)
• Push [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target.
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w
q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS
Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected
by the transceiver.
w TARGET INFORMATION
Shows the following AIS target information:
• MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed.
• Range (RNG) from your vessel to the target (unit: nautical mile)
• Bearing (BRG) from your vessel to the target (unit: degree)
D Danger list screen
In the target list display, push [DISP] to switch to the dan-
ger list screen, 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.
• Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select an AIS target.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] to change the sort of AIS target data, sort by CPA
or TCPA.
• Push [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected
AIS target. (p. 83)
• Push [DSC] to transmit DSC call to selected AIS target.
q
w
q THE NUMBER OF DANGEROUS TARGETS
Shows the number of AIS targets which are being detected
by the transceiver.
w DANGER TARGET INFORMATION
Shows the following dangerous target information:
• MMSI code or name, if the name is programmed.
• CPA: Closest Point of Approach (unit: nautical mile)
• TCPA: Time to CPA (unit: minute)
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■ About the detail screen
The detail screen displays the information about the selected
AIS target. The contents differ, depending on the AIS class.
➥ Push [∫]/[√] to select an AIS target in the target list screen,
danger list screen, or plotter screen and then push [INFO]
or [ENT].
• The detail screen is displayed.
➥ Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to scroll the page.
➥ Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
Example of detail screen
D Content lists of Class A vessels’ DETAIL
screens
• AIS Class
• MMSI Code
• Ship Name
• Country Name
• Call Sign
• IMO Number
• CPA (Closest Point of
Approach)
• TCPA (Time to CPA)
• Position (Latitude,Longitude)
• Speed Over Ground
• Course Over Ground
• Heading
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Rate Of Turn
• Bow to Antenna length
• Stern to Antenna length
• Port side to Antenna length
• Starboard side to Antenna
length
• Length
• Beam
• Draught
• Type of Ship
• Navigation Status
• Destination
• Date
• Time
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D Content lists of Class B vessels’ DETAIL
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• AIS Class
• MMSI Code
• Ship Name
• Country Name
• Call Sign
• Vendor ID
• CPA (Closest Point of
Approach)
• TCPA (Time to CPA)
• Position (Latitude, Longitude)
• Speed Over Ground
• Course Over Ground
• Heading
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Bow to Antenna length
• Stern to Antenna length
• Port side to Antenna length
• Starboard side to Antenna
length
• Length
• Beam
• Type of Ship
• AIS Class
• MMSI Code
• Position (Latitude,
Longitude)
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
D Content lists of SAR targets’ DETAIL
screens
D Content lists of Base Station targets’ DE-
TAIL screens
• AIS Class
(AtoN existence (REAL, VIRTUAL))
• MMSI Code
• Target Name
•
CPA (Closest Point of Approach)
• TCPA (Time to CPA)
• Position (Latitude, Longitude)
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Bow to Antenna length
• Stern to Antenna length
• Port side to Antenna
length
• Starboard side to Antenna
length
• Length
• Beam
• Position Indicator
(ON POS : ON Position,
OFF POS : OFF Position)
• Type of AtoN
D Content lists of AtoN targets’ DETAIL
screens
• AIS Class
• MMSI Code
• Position (Latitude,
Longitude)
• Speed Over Ground
• Course Over Ground
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Altitude
D Content lists of AIS-SART targets’ DETAIL
screens
• Type of AIS Target
• MMSI Code
• Call Sign
• IMO Number
• Closest Point of Approach
• TCPA (Time to CPA)
• Position (Latitude, Longitude)
• Speed Over Ground
• Course Over Ground
• Heading
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Rate Of Turn
• Bow to Antenna length
• Stern to Antenna length
• Port side to Antenna length
• Starboard side to Antenna
length
• Length
• Beam
• Draught
• Type of Ship
• Navigation Status
• Destination
• Date
• Time
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D Content lists of MOB targets’ DETAIL screens
• Type of AIS Target
• MMSI Code
• Call Sign
• IMO Number
• Closest Point of Approach
• TCPA (Time to CPA)
• Position (Latitude, Longitude)
• Speed Over Ground
• Course Over Ground
• Heading
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Rate Of Turn
• Bow to Antenna length
• Stern to Antenna length
• Port side to Antenna length
• Starboard side to Antenna
length
• Length
• Beam
• Draught
• Type of Ship
• Navigation Status
• Destination
• Date
• Time
D Content lists of EPIRB-AIS targets’ DETAIL
screens
• Type of AIS Target
• MMSI Code
• Call Sign
• IMO Number
• Closest Point of Approach
• TCPA (Time to CPA)
• Position (Latitude, Longitude)
• Speed Over Ground
• Course Over Ground
• Heading
• Position Accuracy
(H: High, L: Low)
• Range
• Bearing
• Rate Of Turn
• Bow to Antenna length
• Stern to Antenna length
• Port side to Antenna length
• Starboard side to Antenna
length
• Length
• Beam
• Draught
• Type of Ship
• Navigation Status
• Destination
• Date
• Time
D AIS combo screen
You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. (p 9)
➥
Push [AIS] to display the
AIS plotter on the left side of the
screen
.
➥ Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select an operat-
ing channel.
➥ Push [Ω]/[≈] to select a vessel.
•
A softkey [INFO] will appear.
➥ Push [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the
selected AIS target.
➥ Push [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. (p. 91)
➥ Push [CLEAR] to exit the AIS combo screen.
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AIS settings can be customized from “AIS SET” on the menu
screen.
q Push [MENU].
w
Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “AIS SET” icon and
then push the softkey below the icon.
• AIS settings menu is displayed.
D North up/COG UP:
Select the display type for AIS plotter.
• When “North up” is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre-
sents North.
• When “COG up” is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre-
sents the direction your course is heading.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
D CPA/TCPA
In this menu, you can edit alarm settings for AIS receiver.
• Alarm
You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF.
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D CPA/TCPA (Continued)
• Slow Warn
The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at
anchor or drifting is unreliable, and therefore the CPA and
TCPA data may not be calculated correctly. If a vessel is an-
chored in your alarm zone, the unreliable data can cause the
collision alarm to sound many times, even if there is no real
danger. To prevent this, when the anchored 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
Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to input the value between 0.1
and 4.9 kt (in 0.1 kt steps), or select OFF. (default: 1.0 kt)
w Push [ENT] to save and return to the Menu mode.
NOTE: If other vessels at anchor or drifting come into your
alarm zone, the Slow Warn alarm will sound again. Only if
the previous vessel disappears from the Danger 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.
• CPA, TCPA
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
Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select either “CPA” or
“TCPA.”
• CPA or TCPA setting menu is displayed.
w Rotate dial or
push [Y]/[Z] to input the value into that
item.
• CPA: Between 0.1 and 6.0 nm (in 0.1 nm steps)
(default: 1.5 nm)
• TCPA: Between 1 and 60 minutes (in 1 minute steps)
(default: 20 min)
e
Repeat steps
q
and w to input the value into the other
item.
r Push [ENT] or dial to save and return to the Menu mode.
When the CPA setting
menu is selected.
When the TCPA setting
menu is selected.
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D ID BLOCKING
The transceiver blocks AIS transponders that are entered
into the ID blocking list. Enter your vessel’s transponder ID
or other vessel’s transponder IDs if necessary to prevent the
transceiver from detecting them as dangerous targets.
You can enter maximum of 10 transponder IDs.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] or [CLEAR] to return to the previous screen.
e Select [FINISH], and then push [ENT] or Dial to enter it.
• Returns to the “ID BLOCKING” menu.
• Editing an ID
q Enter the “ID BLOCKING” menu.
w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select a desired ID, and then
push [EDIT].
• Select a desired number using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate Dial or select either arrow, “←” or
“→,” and then push [ENT] or Dial.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
e Select [FINISH], and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• Returns to the “ID BLOCKING” menu.
• Deleting an ID
q Enter the “ID BLOCKING” menu.
w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select a desired ID, and then
push [DEL].
• “ARE YOU SURE?” is displayed.
e Push [OK] to delete the ID and returns to the “ID BLOCK-
ING” menu.
• Push [CANCEL] to cancel it.
• Entering an ID
q Enter the “ID BLOCKING” in
the AIS SETTINGS menu.
• The blocked AIS transponder’s
ID is displayed.
• “No ID” is displayed if there are
no blocked AIS transponder.
w Push [ADD] to start the ID
entry.
• Select a desired number using
[∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, rotate Dial
or select either arrow, “←” or
“→,” and then push [ENT] or Dial.
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e The transceiver starts searching the devices connected to
NMEA 2000 network.
r The list of connected device is displayed.
t Select the device to send the data to transceiver and push
[ENT].
• Push [INFO] to display the detail of device.
• If the transceiver is connected to both NMEA 0183 and NMEA
2000 devices, the NMEA 2000 device has priority. Select “Not
Used” if you want to use NMEA 0183 devices.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
y Push [EXIT] to exit the MENU screen.
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■ Description
NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used to connect
various marine devices and display units in the vessel.
The IC-M506 can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network
with its plug-and-play functionality, and display the informa-
tion provided from the devices on the network.
D NMEA 2000 settings
Select the sensors in NMEA 2000 network which sends data
to the transceiver.
q
Enter “NMEA 2000 SETTINGS” menu in the menu
screen.
w Select the type of data from the menu screen and push
[ENT].
MENU ➪ NMEA 2000
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
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D Compatible PGN list
Receive Transmit
059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement
059904 ISO Request 059904 ISO Request
060928 ISO Address Claim 060928 ISO Address Claim
126464 PGN List
126996 Product Information 126996 Product Information
129026 COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed
over ground) - Rapid Update
129026 COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed
over ground) - Rapid Update
129029 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
Position Data
129029 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
Position Data
129799 Radio Frequency/Mode/Power
129808 DSC Call Information
129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129038 AIS Class A Position Report
129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report
129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report
129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report
129793 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 Data
129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report 129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report
129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A 129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A
129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B 129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B
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■ Menu screen operation
The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently
changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls.
D
Entering the Menu screen and operation
Example: Set the channel group to “INT”.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select
the “RADIO SET” icon and then push
the softkey below the icon.
e Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to se-
lect “CHAN Group,” and then push
[ENT].
r Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select
“INT” and then push [ENT] to set it.
• “✔” is displayed next to “INT.”
t
Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
• Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to
the previous screen.
CLEARMENU
ENT
CH
CH
[ENT]
[Y]/[Z]
[CLEAR][EXIT] [ENT][BACK] Dial
[MENU]
Menu icons
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The Menu screen contains the following items.
D DSC
Item Ref. Item Ref.
• Individual Call p. 28
• Position Request
p. 37
• Individual ACK*
1
p. 31
•
Position Reply*
1
p. 47
• Group Call p. 33
•
Position Report p. 39
• All Ships Call p. 35
•
Polling Request p. 41
• Distress Call p. 23 • Polling Reply*
1
p. 51
• Received Call Log p. 65 • Test Call p. 43
•
Transmitted Call Log
p. 67 • Test ACK*
1
p. 45
D CONFIG (Configuration)
Item Ref. Item Ref.
• Backlight p. 93 • Horn Frequency p. 95
• Display Contrast p. 93 • Inactivity Timer p. 95
• Key Beep p. 93 • Unit ID p. 96
• Key Assignment p. 94 • COMMANDMIC SP*
3
p. 96
• Key Movement p. 94
• UTC Offset p. 95
*
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 NMEA 0183
(ver. 2.0 or later) or NMEA 2000 is connected.
*
5
Appears only when the voice scrambler unit is installed.
D MMSI/GPS
The transceiver shows the programmed MMSI code, GPS in-
formation*
4
, and installed option unit.
If the code is not programmed, “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed.
D DSC SET
Item Ref. Item Ref.
• Position Input*
2
p. 22 • CH 16 Switch p. 69
• Individual ID p. 19 • DSC Data Output p. 70
• Group ID p. 20 • Alarm Status p. 70
• Individual ACK p. 68 • CH 70 SQL Level p. 71
• Position ACK p. 68 • DSC Loop Test p. 71
• Test ACK p. 68
D RADIO SET
Item Ref. Item Ref.
• Scan Type p. 97 • WX Alert p. 98
• Scan Timer p. 97 • Voice Scrambler*
5
p. 98
• Dual/Tri-Watch p. 97 • Noise Cancel p. 99
• CHAN Group p. 97 • Voice Record p. 100
• CALL CHAN p. 98 • FAV on MIC p. 100
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■ Configuration items
D Backlight
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels or OFF. (Default: 7)
D Display contrast
This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps.
Level 1 is the lowest contrast, and level 8 is the highest con-
trast. (Default: 5)
D Key Beep
You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or can turn
ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a key
is pushed. (Default: ON)
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D Key Assignment
Desired functions can be assigned to softkeys. 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].
• To return to the default, select “Set default” and push [ENT].
w Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the option, and then
push [ENT] to set it.
• “✔” is displayed next to the selected option.
e Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
D Key Movement
Set the movement of softkey icons and menu icons. You can
select from 2 types of key movement, “Single” or “Group”.
(Default: Group (p. 7))
• Single key movement
Single icon moves by pushing
[Ω]/[≈] once.
Push
Push
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D UTC Offset
Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordi-
nated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in
1 minute steps). (Default: 00:00)
D Horn Frequency
Set audio frequency of the foghorn.
• Available frequency range is 200 Hz to 700Hz in 50 Hz steps.
(Default: 400Hz)
D Inactivity Timer
Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 min-
ute steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related” and “DSC Re-
lated” item, and set to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute
steps) or OFF for the “DSC Related” item. The count down
alarm sounds 10 seconds before the Inactivity timer returns
the current screen to the normal operating screen.
q When the “INACTIVITY TIMER” screen is displayed, rotate
dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Not DSC Related” or “DSC
Related,” and then push [ENT].
w Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the option, and then
push [ENT] to set it.
• “✔” is displayed next to the selected option.
e Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
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• Not DSC Related
When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal opera-
tion screen, or one not related to the DSC, and no key opera-
tion occurs for this set period, the transceiver automatically
returns to the normal operating screen.
(Default: 10 min)
• DSC Related
When the LCD displays the screen related to the DSC, and no
key operation occurs for this set period, the transceiver automati
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cally returns to the normal operating screen.
(Default: 15 min)
D Unit ID
Set a Unit ID number to between 1 and 69. The Unit ID is
included in the sentence of the Icom original NMEA format.
(Default: 16)
D COMMANDMIC Speaker
(Displayed only when the optional HM-195 is connected.)
The HM-195’s external speaker can be used instead of the
internal speaker. (Default: Internal Speaker)
• The “COMMANDMIC SP” screen is displayed on the HM-195’s
display. Not displayed on the transceiver’s display.
Internal Speaker: Turns ON the internal speaker.
External Speaker: Turns ON the external speaker.
Regardless of this setting, the supplied microphone’s
speaker is ON.
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■ Radio Settings items
D Scan Type
The transceiver has two scan types to locate signals; Normal
scan and Priority scan. A Normal scan searches all Favor-
ite channels in the selected channel group. A Priority scan
sequentially searches all Favorite channels, while monitoring
Channel 16. (Default: Normal Scan)
D Scan Timer
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF)
or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
until the signal disappears. (Default: OFF)
• Priority scan
When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 sec-
onds and then resumes, even if a signal has been
received on any channel other than Channel 16.
• Normal scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5
seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has
been received on any channel.
D Dual/Tri-watch
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18)
(Default: Dualwatch)
D Channel Group
Select a channel group suitable for your operating area. See
page 10 for details. (Default: USA)
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D CALL CHAN (Call channel)
You can program the Call channel with your most often-used
channel in each channel group for quick recall. (p.13)
D WX alert (Weather alert)
A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-
fore important weather information.
The “WX
” icon blinks until the transceiver is operated after
the transceiver detects the alert.
• The “WX ” icon 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 Scrambler
(Available when the scrambler unit is installed)
You can program the scrambler code for voice scrambler. (p.
78)
There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for programming.
In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your
group must have the same scramble code, as well as the same
scrambler unit.
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D Noise Cancel
Set the Noise Cancel function for both receive and transmit.
RX: The function reduces noise component in your receive
signals for your smooth reception.
TX: It is effective to turn ON the TX noise cancel function
when you operate under a noisy surround area.
q
When the “NOISE CANCEL” screen is displayed, rotate dial
or push [∫]/[√] to select “RX” or “TX,” and then push [ENT].
w Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the option, and then
push [ENT] to set it.
• “✔” is displayed next to the selected option.
e Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
• RX
Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF.
(Default: OFF)
OFF: Turns OFF the function.
1: The Noise Cancel function reduces noise components
in the received signal to approximately one half.
2: The Noise Cancel function reduces noise components
in the received signal to approximately one third.
3: The Noise Cancel function reduces noise components
in the received signal to approximately one tenth.
• TX
Turn the transmit Noise Cancel function ON or OFF.
(Default: OFF)
OFF: Turns OFF the function.
ON: The Noise Cancel function reduces noise components
in the transmitted signal to one third.
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D Voice Record
You can disable the voice recorder (p. 78) by select OFF.
(Default: Auto (Last 120 sec))
D FAV on MIC
You can select only favorite channels (p. 17) with the supplied
microphone. (Default: ON)
ON: Select only favorite channels.
OFF: Select all channels.
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■ Connections
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w
q
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t
y
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector.
CAUTION: 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
self tapping screw (3 × 6 mm: not supplied).
e NMEA 0183 IN/OUT LEADS
Brown: Talker B (Data-L), Data Out (–)
White: Talker A (Data-H), Data Out (+)
Connect to NMEA input lines of navigation equipment, to
receive position data of other ships.
• A NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) sentence format DSC or DSE
compatible navigation equipment is required.
Green: Listener B (Data-L), GPS In (–)
Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), GPS In (+)
Connect to NMEA output lines of a GPS receiver for posi-
tion data.
• A NMEA 0183 ver. 2.0 or later RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG
sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your
dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
r AF OUT LEADS
Blue: External Speaker (+)
Black: External Speaker (–)
Connect to an external speaker.
Orange: Hailer (+)
Gray: Hailer (–)
Connect to a Hailer.
• Hailer output power: More than 25 W with a 4 ˘ load
DO NOT connect the black or grey leads to the ground.
These leads must be connected to the External speak-
er (–) or Hailer (–) lines.
NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out 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.
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t DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source.
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA
leads, external speaker leads and Hailer leads, cover the
connector and leads with an adhesive tape, as shown be-
low, to prevent water seeping into the connection.
Rubber vulcanizing
tape
y MICROPHONE CONNECTOR*
Connects the supplied or optional HM-205* microphone.
• If the connection cable is used to operate at a farther distance,
see page 107 for connection.
* The microphone and mic connector vary, depending on the
transceiver versions.
u COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK
Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p. 107)
i NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR
Connects to the NMEA 2000 network*.
*
Some versions of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connec-
tor.
D Connect to the MA-500TR
Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin
connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af-
ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the
AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s
MMSI code.
* The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR
• Listener A (Data-H) lead (Yellow):
Connects to lead 3 of the OPC-2014.
• Listener B (Data-L) lead (Green):
Connects to lead 2 of the OPC-2014.
• Talker A (Data-H) lead (White):
Connects to lead 5 of the OPC-2014.
• Talker B (Data-L) lead (Brown):
Connects to lead 4 of the OPC-2014.
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■ Antenna
A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the
best place to mount them.
■ Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the
fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged
fuse with a new one of the proper rating.
Fuse rating: 10 A
■ Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or
alcohol, as they will damage transceiver surfaces.
■ Supplied accessories
Connection cable*
(OPC-1000: 6 m)
Mounting base*
Tapping screws*
(3×16 mm)
For microphone
Microphone*
Mounting bracketFor mounting bracket
DC power cable
(OPC-891A)
Microphone hanger
and screws (3×16 mm)
Knob bolts
Screws (5×20 mm)
Flat washers (M5)
Spring washers (M5)
* Not supplied or type is different, depending on the transceiver’s ver-
sions.
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■ Mounting the transceiver
D Using the supplied mounting bracket
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv-
er allows overhead or dashboard mounting.
q Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than
10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2
supplied screws (5 × 20 mm).
w Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the
transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display
may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
• OVERHEAD MOUNTING
• MOUNTING ON THE BOARD
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■ MB-75/MB-132 installation
An optional MB-75/MB-132 flush mount Kit is available for
mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instru-
ment panel.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
(3.3 feet) away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation com-
pass.
q Using the template on page 112, carefully cut a hole into
the instrument panel, or wherever you plan to mount the
transceiver.
w Slide the transceiver through the hole, as shown below.
D MB-75 installation
q Attach the 2 supplied bolts (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of
the transceiver.
w Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver.
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver’s
body.
w
w
Clamp
Supplied bolt
e Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so
that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in-
strument control panel. (Torque: 0.6 N•m)
r Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that
the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below.
t Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place.
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e
End bolt
Locking nut
r
D MB-132 installation
q Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2
supplied bolts. (M5 × 8 mm)
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.
w Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (clockwise) so that the
clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument
control panel.
e Tighten the locking nuts (counterclockwise) so that the
transceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown be-
low.
r Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place.
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■ Microphone installation
The supplied or optional HM-205* and the optional HM-195
should be connected to the transceiver using the connection
cable that comes with the transceiver or the microphone.
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.
*Not supplied with some transceiver versions.
To operate from even longer distances, the optional 6 meter
long OPC-999 or OPC-1541 extension cable can be used be-
tween the transceiver and the OPC-1000 or OPC-1540. Up to
two OPC-999 or OPC-1541 can be added.
• OPC-999: For the HM-205
• OPC-1541: For the HM-195
D Installation
q Insert the connection cable connector into the microphone
connector or the command microphone jack, and tighten
the nut.
w To use the cable connector as a wall socket, install it as
described below.
e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the
holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened.
r Drill holes at these marks.
t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as
shown below.
• HM-205
• HM-195
Gasket
Cap
Mounting base
Nut
Screw holes
(approximately 2 (d) mm; 0.1 inches)
Gasket
Cap
Mounting base Nut
Screw holes
(approximately 2 (d) mm;
0.1 inches)
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Gasket
Mounting base
Cap
Nut
24 to 27 (d) mm
Gasket
Mounting base
Cap
Nut
(1.2 in)
1.1 in
0.1 in
0.2 in
0.1 in
50 (d) mm; 2 in
23 (d) mm; 0.9 in
(0.9 to 1.1 in)
• HM-195 • HM-205
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■ Specifications
D General
• Frequency coverage:
Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz
Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz
CH70 156.525 MHz
• Mode:
FM (16K0G3E),
DSC (16K0G2B)
• Channel spacing: 25 kHz
• Operating temp. range:
–20°C to +60°C (–4ºF to +140ºF)
• Current drain (at 13.8 V): TX high 5.5 A maximum
Max. audio 5.0 A maximum
(With EXT SP)
Max. audio 1.5 A maximum
(With INT SP)
• Power supply requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15%
(negative ground)
• Frequency tolerance: ±10 ppm (–20°C to +60°C;
–4ºF to +140ºF
)
• Antenna impedance: 50 ˘ nominal
• Dimensions: 178.9 (W) × 113.9 (H) ×
(Projections not included) 113.8 (D) mm
7 (W) × 4.5 (H) × 4.5 (D) inches
• Weight (approximately): 1.4 kg; 3.1 lb
D Transmitter
• Output power: 25 W/1 W
• Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency
modulation
• Max. frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz
• Spurious emissions: Less than –70 dBc (high)
Less than –56 dBc (low)
D Receiver
• Receive system: Double conversion
superheterodyne
• Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): –13 dBµ (typical)
–5 dBµ emf (typical)
(CH70/DSC) (1% BER)
• Squelch sensitivity: Less than –7 dBµ
• Intermodulation rejection ratio: More than 75 dB
More than 68 dBµ emf
(CH70/DSC) (1% BER)
•
Spurious response rejection ratio
: More than 75 dB
More than 73 dBµ emf
(CH70/DSC) (1% BER)
• Adjacent channel selectivity: More than 75 dB
More than 73 dBµ emf
(CH70/DSC) (1% BER)
• Audio output power: More than 15 W at 10% distor-
tion with an external speaker
(4 ˘ load)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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D Dimensions
■ Options
• MB-75/MB-132 flush mount Kit
To mount the transceiver to a panel.
• HM-205B/HM-205RB
speaKer microphone
Equipped with [Y]/[Z] (channel up/down,) [H/L], [16/C] and
[PTT] keys, a speaker and microphone.
• MA-500TR
class b ais transponder
To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets.
• HM-195B/HM-195SW
commandmicIV™
External microphone-type controller. Provides optional in-
tercom operation. 6 meters (20 feet) microphone cable and
mounting base included. Black and white colors are avail-
able.
HM-195B: Black
HM-195SW: Super White
• OPC-999
microphone extension cable
6 meters (20 feet) microphone extension cable for supplied
or optional HM-205. Up to two OPC-999 can be connected.
Usable length is 18 meters (60 feet) maximum.
• OPC-1541
microphone extension cable
6 meters (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional
HM-195
commandmicIV™. Up to two OPC-1541 can be
connected. Usable length is 18 meters (60 feet) maximum.
• UT-112
voice scrambler unit
Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available.
Not available in some countries.
Ask your service center or technical dealer for installation
details.
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.
113.9 (4.5) 113.8 (4.5)
155 (6.1)
26.6 (1.1) 104.5 (4.1)
91.4 (3.6)
Unit: mm (inch)
178.9 (7)
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NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
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Low power only. *
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Momentary high power. *
3
DSC operation only.
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
03 156.150 160.75003
03A 156.150 156.150
156.200 160.80004
02 156.100 160.70002
04A 156.200 156.200
156.250 160.85005
05A 05A 156.250 156.250
06 06 156.300 156.30006
156.350 160.95007
07A 07A 156.350 156.350
08 08 156.400 156.40008
09 09 156.450 156.45009
10 10 156.500 156.50010
11 11 156.550 156.55011
12 12 156.600 156.60012
13*
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13*
1
156.650 156.650
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14 14
156.700 156.700
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15*
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15*
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156.750 156.750
15*
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16 16
156.800 156.800
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17*
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17*
1
156.850 156.850
17
156.900 161.500
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18A 18A
156.900 156.900
156.950 161.550
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19A 19A 156.950 156.950
20 20*
1
157.000 161.60020
20A 157.000 157.000
01A 156.050 156.050
USA
01
156.050 160.65001
CAN
Transmit Receive
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
157.100 161.70022
22A 22A 157.100 157.100
23 157.150 161.75023
21B Rx only 161.650
23A 157.150 157.150
24 24 157.200 161.80024
25 25 157.250 161.85025
25B Rx only 161.850
26 26 157.300 161.90026
27 27 157.350 161.95027
28 28 157.400 162.00028
28B Rx only 162.000
60 156.025 160.62560
156.075 160.67561
61A 61A 156.075 156.075
156.125 160.72562
62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 160.77563
63A 156.175 156.175
64 156.225 160.82564
64A 64A 156.225 156.225
156.275 160.87565
65A 65A 156.275 156.27565A
156.325 160.92566
66A 66A*
1
156.325 156.32566A
67*
2
67 156.375 156.37567
21A 21A 157.050 157.050
USA
21 157.050 161.65021
CAN
Transmit Receive
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
71 71 156.575 156.57571
72 72 156.625 156.62572
73 73 156.675 156.67573
70*
3
70*
3
156.525 156.52570*
3
74 74 156.725 156.72574
75*
1
75*
1
156.775 156.77575*
1
76*
1
76*
1
156.825 156.82576*
1
77*
1
77*
1
156.875 156.87577
156.925 161.52578
78A 78A 156.925 156.925
156.975 161.57579
79A 79A 156.975 156.975
157.025 161.62580
80A 80A 157.025 157.025
157.075 161.67581
81A 81A 157.075 157.075
157.125 161.72582
82A 82A 157.125 157.125
83 157.175 161.77583
83A 83A 157.175 157.175
83B Rx only 161.775
84 84 157.225 161.82584
84A 157.225 157.225
85 85 157.275 161.87585
85A 157.275 157.275
86 86 157.325 161.92586
69 69 156.475 156.47569
68
USA
68 156.425 156.42568
CAN
Transmit Receive
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
88 88 157.425 162.02588
88A 157.425 157.425
87A 157.375 157.375
87 87
157.375 161.97587
86A
USA
157.325 157.325
CAN
Transmit Receive
INT
Frequency (MHz)
RX only 162.425
RX only 162.450
RX only 162.500
RX only 162.475
RX only 162.525
RX only 161.650
RX only 161.775
RX only 163.275
RX only 162.400
RX only 162.550
Transmit Receive
WX channel
4
5
6
3
7
8
9
10
2
1
Cut here
Unit: mm (inch)
R8 (Max.)
24 to 27 (d)
MB-75/MB-132
HM-195
HM-205
29.5 to 31.5 (d)
(1
5
⁄
32
to 1
1
⁄
4
)
178.9 (7
1
⁄
32
)
157 (6
3
⁄
16
)
93.4 (3
11
⁄
16
)
113.9 (4
15
⁄
32
)
2 (
3
⁄
32
)
2 (
3
⁄
32
)
(
30
⁄
32
to 1
1
⁄
16
)
112
15
TEMPLATE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
New2001New2001
New2001
114
16
TROUBLESHOOTING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
New2001
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does
not turn ON.
• Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver and
power supply.
p. 101
Little or no sound comes
from the speaker.
• Squelch level is set too high.
• Volume level is set too low.
• Speaker has been exposed to water.
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.
• Set the volume to a suitable level.
• Remove the water with the AquaQuake func-
tion.
p. 3
p. 4
p. 15
Transmitting is impossi-
ble, or high power can-
not be selected
.
• Some channels are programmed for low
power or receive only by regulations.
• The output power is set to low.
• Change channels.
• Push [HI/LO] to select high power.
pp. 9,
10, 11
p. 11
Scan does not start. • More than 2 favorite channels are not pro-
grammed.
• Set the desired channels as Favorite chan-
nels.
p. 17
No beep sounds. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tones ON in the CONFIGURA-
TION menu.
p. 93
Distress calls cannot be
transmitted.
• MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro-
grammed.
• Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 8
Does not record or does
not record properly.
• The memory IC is not working. • The memory IC should be replaced.
Ask your service center or technical dealer
for details.
—
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
A-7129D-1US-e
Printed in Japan
© 2014–2016 Icom Inc.
Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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