Icom GM600 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

GM600

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

The GM600 functions for a distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general DSC calls (Individual call, All Ships call, Group call, and so on).

You must connect the GM600 to the DC power supply through the PS-310 set with the GM600.

vhf marine transceiver has the Class A DSC

dc-dc power supply that is sold as a

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RWARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal injury, re hazard or electric

shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, re or electric shock.

DISPOSAL

EN60945 Environmental category

The GM600 is protected from the weather. The PS-310 is protected from the weather.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the GM600.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

INSTALLATION NOTE

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.

USING CHANNEL 16

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”

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

3. Say your call sign or other description of the vessel (AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one).

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

5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required.

6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70.

USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then one long beep.

2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station.

• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is

automatically selected.

3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above.

Installation:

The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic

eld exposure limits. (1999/519/EC)

The maximum RF power available from this device is 25

watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible

for maximum efciency and the installation height should be

at least 1.76 meters above any accessible position. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any person is within a distance of 1.76 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna.

It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of

3 dB is used. If higher gain antenna are required then please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recommendations.

Operation:

The exposure to RF electromagnetic eld is only applicable when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally

reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum necessary.

PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.

This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an

external DC power supply directly. The transceiver must be

connected to the DC power supply through the PS-310

dc power supply that is sold as a set with this transceiver.

Be sure to not connect with reverse polarity.

PS-310ʼs version Input voltage Output voltage

#01 21.6 to 31.2 V DC 12.6 V DC

#02 10.8 to 15.6 V DC 12.6 V DC

RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at the back of the transceiver/PS-310 and the fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made, 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 meter away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas with temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C, or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as a dashboard.

dc-

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol to

clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods of time.

Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent

use by unauthorized persons.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s front panel meets IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, or the waterproof seal is cracked or damaged, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the case or the waterproof seal. *The connectors on the rear panel do not meet IPX7.

If the front panel is exposed to saltwater, BE SURE TO CLEAN IT THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER when the

front panel’s waterproof protection is effective. Otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to salt

crystallization.

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COUNTRY CODE LIST ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION

• ISO 3166-1 Country Codes Country Codes

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

4 5

Czech Republic

Cyprus

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

BE BG HR CZ CY DK EE

FI FR DE GR HU

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

32 33

United Kingdom

LI LT LU

PL PT

RO SK

ES SE CH TR GB

The following describes the [CH/ENT], [ENT] and the keypad operations in this instruction manual.

Rotate

: Rotate [CH/ENT] to select.

Push

: Push [ENT] to enter or set.

Push

: Push the keypad to enter

a digit or text.

Also, you can use the following key functions in the Menu screen.

FUNCTION ACTION

Select Rotate [CH/ENT].

Push [∫] or [√].

Enter Push [ENT], [CH/ENT], or [Enter]

Go to the next tree level

Go back to the previous tree level

Cancel Push [CLR].

Exit Push [MENU] or [Exit]

Push [ENT] or [≈].

Push [CLR], [Ω], or [Back]

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IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................... i

DISPOSAL ......................................................................................... i

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................. ii

INSTALLATION NOTE ..................................................................... ii

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................iii

COUNTRY CODE LIST ................................................................... iv

ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION ....................................................... iv

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

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................................................... 2–8

■ Front panel .............................................................................. 2

■ Software key function ..............................................................5

■ Speaker Microphone ............................................................... 5

■ Function display (Main screen) ............................................... 6

3 PREPARATION ...........................................................................9

■ Entering the MMSI code .........................................................9

4 MENU SCREEN .................................................................. 10–12

■ Construction .......................................................................... 10

■ Selecting a Menu item ..........................................................12

5 BASIC OPERATION ...........................................................13–19

■ Selecting a channel ...............................................................13

■ Setting the Call channel ........................................................14

■ Receiving and transmitting ....................................................15

■ Backlight function .................................................................. 17

■ Microphone Lock function .....................................................17

■ Entering a Channel name ..................................................... 18

5 SCAN OPERATION ............................................................20–21

■ Scan types ............................................................................ 20

■ Favorite channels ..................................................................21

■ Starting a scan ...................................................................... 21

6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .......................................................22

■ Description ............................................................................ 22

■ Operation .............................................................................. 22

7 DSC OPERATION ...............................................................23–75

■ DSC address ID .................................................................... 23

■ Entering the position and time ..............................................25

■ DSC Task mode .................................................................... 27

■ Sending a Distress call .........................................................29

■ Sending a Non-Distress call ..................................................42

■ Receiving DSC calls .............................................................54

■ Received Call log .................................................................. 69

■ Transmitted Call log ..............................................................70

■ DSC Settings ........................................................................71

8 MENU ITEMS ...................................................................... 76–81

■ Menu items ...........................................................................76

■ Radio Settings .......................................................................77

■ Conguration .........................................................................78

9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .............................. 82–88

■ Connections .......................................................................... 82

■ Antenna .................................................................................84

■ Fuse replacement ................................................................. 84

■ Cleaning ................................................................................ 84

■ Supplied accessories ............................................................ 85

■ Power source connections .................................................... 86

■ Mounting the transceiver .......................................................87

■ Handset (HS-98) ................................................................... 88

10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ..................................... 89–90

■ Specications ........................................................................ 89

■ Options ..................................................................................90

11 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................91–92

12 CHANNEL LIST ........................................................................ 93

13 DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1) ..................................94–97

■ I/O Sentences ....................................................................... 94

■ Schematic diagram ............................................................... 97

■ Hardware version .................................................................. 97

■ Software version ................................................................... 97

INDEX.....................................................................................98–100

OPERATING RULES

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

lawfully 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 government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call

sign which is your craft’s identication for radio purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.

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 regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel

q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS]

Speaker Function display (p. 6)

MIC CONNECTOR

SOFTWARE KEYS

w ENTER KEY [ENT]

e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]

UP AND DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√]

o CLEAR KEY [CLR]

!0 CHANNEL SELECTOR/ENTER SWITCH [CH/ENT]

!1 MENU KEY [MENU]

t KEYPAD

y POWER KEY [ u CHANNEL 16/

CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]

i VOLUME/SQUELCH DIAL [VOL/SQL]

]

PANEL DESCRIPTION

q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (p. 29)

Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call.

w ENTER KEY [ENT]

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

e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]

➥ Push to scroll the software key functions. (p. 5) ➥ In the character or number entry mode, push to select

the desired character or number in the keypad. (p. 18)

UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫]/[√]

➥ Push to select the operating channel (p. 13), Menu

items (p. 12), Menu settings (p. 12), and so on.

➥ While scanning, push to check the Favorite channels,

change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 21)

t KEYPAD

Push to enter numbers, letters or symbols. For channel number entry, see page 13. For channel name entry, see page 18.

y POWER KEY [

Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or

OFF.

]

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

➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 13) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel.

(p. 13)

• “CALL” is displayed when the Call channel is selected.

i VOLUME/SQUELCH DIAL [VOL/SQL] (p. 15)

➥ Rotate to adjust the volume level. ➥ Push once or twice to display the Volume or Squelch

Setting screen, and then rotate to adjust the volume or squelch level.

o CLEAR KEY [CLR]

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

previous screen.

!0 CHANNEL SELECTOR/ENTER SWITCH [CH/ENT]

➥ Rotate to select the operating channel (p. 13),

Menu items (p. 12), Menu settings (p. 12), and so on.

➥ Push to set the entered data, selected item, and so

on. (p. 12)

!1 MENU KEY [MENU]

Push to enter or exit the Menu screen.

(p. 12)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel (Continued)

!2 SOFTWARE KEYS (p. 5)

You can use various key functions that are assigned to

the software keys, as described below.

Compose Distress* (p. 30) Push to display the COMPOSE DISTRESS screen.

Compose Non-Distress* (p. 42) Push to display the COMPOSE NON-DISTRESS screen.

Compose DROBOSE* (p. 36) Push to display the COMPOSE DROBOSE screen.

Task Mode (p. 27)

When the transceiver has any task, push to enter the

Task mode.

Scan (p. 21)

Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.

Dualwatch/Tri-watch [DW] (p. 22)

Push to start or stop the Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

Channel [CHAN] (p. 13)

When Channel 16 or the Call channel is selected, push to

select the last selected channel.

Favorite channel [Favorite] (p. 21)

Push to set or clear the displayed channel as a Favorite

channel.

Channel Name (p. 18)

Push to display the CHANNEL NAME screen.

Backlight (p. 17)

Push to open the Backlight Settings window.

DSC Log (p. 69)

Push to display the RCVD CALL LOG screen.

* These key functions are not displayed in the Radio Telephone

(RT) mode. (p. 14)

High/Low [HI/LO] (p. 15)

Push to set the output power level to high or low.

• Some channels are set to only low power.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

The transceiver has the software keys for various functions. The key function is displayed above the software key, as shown below.

D Selecting the software key function

When “Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, pushing [Ω] or [≈] scrolls the software key functions. When you push [Ω] or [≈] once, 4 functions scroll together.

Push

Push this key to display the COMPOSE DISTRESS screen.

Push

■ Speaker Microphone ■ Software key function

q PTT SWITCH

[PTT]

w UP/DOWN KEYS

[Y]/[Z]

e TRANSMIT

POWER KEY [H/L]

q PTT SWITCH [PTT] (pp. 15, 29) Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

w UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] (p. 21)

Push to select the Favorite channels, change scanning

direction or manually resume a scan.

• When the “FAV on MIC” item is set to “OFF,” you can select all channels. (p. 78)

e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L]

➥ Push to set the power level to high or low. (p. 15)

• Some channels are set to only low power.

➥

While holding down this key, turn ON the transceiver to turn the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 17)

r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] (p. 13)

➥ Push to select Channel 16. ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel.

• The “CALL” icon is displayed.

Microphone

r CHANNEL 16/

CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display (Main screen)

q Status area

e Information area

y Position and Time area

Display area Description

q Status area w Task area e Information area

r Channel area

t Software key area

y Position and Time

area

Displays the current status. Displays up to 7 task icons. Displays various icons and the

MMSI code. Displays the selected operating

channel information. (p. 7) Displays the key function for each

software key. (p. 5) Displays the current position and

time. (p. 8)

r Channel areaw Task area

t Software key area

D Status area

The current status is displayed in the Status area.

Indicator Description

SCAN 16 Displayed during a Priority scan. (p. 21) SCAN Displayed during a Normal scan. (p. 21) DUAL 16 Displayed during Dualwatch. (p. 22) TRI 16 Displayed during Tri-watch. (p. 22)

D Task area

Up to 7 task icons are displayed in the Task area when the transceiver has a task.

Indicator Description

Displayed while in the Radio Telephone (RT) mode. (p. 14)

• “ ” is displayed when the RT mode task is activated.

• Disappears if no operation occurs during the preset period of time. (p. 80)

Displayed after receiving a DSC call. (p. 27)

• “ ” is displayed when the RX call task is activated.

Displayed after making a DSC call.

• “ ” is displayed when the TX call task is activated.

(p. 27)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

D Information area

The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code and the following indicators are displayed in the Information area.

Indicator Description

Displayed when receiving a signal or when the squelch is open.

Displayed while transmitting.

25W

Displayed when high power is selected. Displayed when low power is selected. Displayed when the transceiver receives a valid

GPS data from the GPS receiver. Blinks while invalid GPS data is being received.

Blinks when there is an unread DSC message.

Displayed when the “Internal Speaker” item is OFF. (p. 81)

Displayed when the battery voltage is low.

D Channel area

The selected operating channel number, channel name, and the following indicators are displayed in the Channel area.

Indicator Description

Displayed when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected.

CALL Displayed when the Call channel is selected.

DUP Displayed when a Duplex channel is selected.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display (Main screen) (Continued)

D Position and Time area

POSITION AREA

The current position is displayed when valid GPS data is received, or you manually enter your position.

Indicator Description

NO POSITION Displayed when a GPS receiver is not

connected and your position has not been manually entered.

?? Blinks every 2 seconds instead of your

position when the GPS position is invalid.

• The last position is held for only 23.5 hours. After that, “NO POSITION” will be displayed.

Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the position after 4 hours have passed since you manually entered your position.

• The manually entered position is held for only

23.5 hours. After that, “NO POSITION” will be displayed.

TIME AREA

➥ The current time is displayed when a valid GPS data is

received, or manually enter the time.

➥ The date information is displayed when the RMC GPS

sentence formats are included in the GPS signal.

Indicator Description

NO TIME Displayed when a GPS receiver is not

connected and the time has not been manually entered.

Local Displayed when the offset time is set.

Manual UTC Displayed when the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS

?? Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the time

Displayed when the time was manually entered.

sentence formats are included in the GPS signal.

when the GPS current time is invalid.

• After 23.5 hours has passed, “NO TIME” will be displayed.

Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the time after 4 hours have passed since you manually entered the time.

• The manually entered time is held for only 23.5 hours. After that, “NO TIME” will be displayed.

PREPARATION

■ Entering the MMSI code

First, you must enter the 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code at power ON.

You can perform this initial code entry ONLY ONCE. After entry, only your dealer or distributor can change it. If you have already entered your MMSI code, these procedures are not necessary.

q Hold down [

ON the transceiver.

• Three short beeps sound.

• “Push [ENT] to Register Your MMSI” is displayed.

w Push [ENT] to enter the MMSI code

entry mode.

] for 1 second to turn

Push

e Enter your 9 digit MMSI code.

r After entering the 9th digit, set the ID.

t ReenteryourMMSIcodetoconrm.

Push

Rotate

Push

Rotate

y After entering the 9th digit, register

the ID.

Push

• When you successfully enter your MMSI code, the following screen is displayed.

• After that, the Main screen is displayed. The registered MMSI code is displayed at the top of the screen.

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• Push [CLR] to cancel the entry. In that case, the transceiver displays “Push [ENT] to Register Your MMSI” again.

MENU SCREEN

You can use the Menu screen to set infrequently changed values or function settings.

■ Construction

The Menu screen is constructed in a tree structure. You can go to the next tree level with [ENT], or go back a level with [CLR]. See page iv for details.

To select an item, rotate [CH/ENT].

Rotate

These items may not be displayed, depending on the “Message Type” itemʼs option.

This item is not displayed, when a valid GPS data is received.

• Compose Distress (p. 30) Nature of Distress Select a Nature of Distress

Position Enter your position.

• Latitude Displays latitude data.

• Longitude Displays longitude data.

• UTC Displays UTC offset data.

• Compose Non-Distress (p. 42) Message Type Select a Message Type

Address

Position*

• Latitude*

• Longitude*

• UTC* Category Select a Category option.

Mode* Channel*

• Compose DROBOSE (p. 36) Message Type Select a Message Type

Address* Distress ID Enter a Distress ID. Nature of Distress Select a Nature of Distress

Position Enter your position.

• Latitude Displays latitude data.

• Longitude Displays longitude data.

• UTC Displays UTC offset data. Mode Displays the

option.

option. Enter a destination address. Enter your position.

Displays latitude data.

Displays longitude data. Displays UTC offset data.

Select a Mode option. Select an Intership channel.

option. Enter a destination address.

option.

communication mode.

• DSC Log (pp. 69, 70) Received Call Log

• Distress Displays the received

• Others

Transmitted Call Log

• DSC Settings (p. 71) Position Input*

Individual ID Group ID Individual ACK Select an Individual ACK

Position ACK Select a Position ACK

Polling ACK Test ACK Select a Test ACK option. Medical Transports Ships and Aircraft Turn the Ships and Aircraft

10 Second Delay Turn the 10 Second Delay

Alarm Status

• Safety Turn the Alarm Status for

• Routine Turn the Alarm Status for

• Warning Turn the Alarm Status for

• Self-Terminate Turn the Alarm Status for

• Discrete Turn the Alarm Status for

Distress call log. Displays the received call log other than the Distress call. Displays the transmitted call log.

Enter your position. Enter an Individual ID. Enter a Group ID.

option.

option. Select a Polling ACK option.

Turn the Medical Transports call ON or OFF.

call ON or OFF.

function ON or OFF.

Safety ON or OFF.

Routine ON or OFF.

Warning ON or OFF.

Self-Terminate ON or OFF.

Discrete ON or OFF.

MENU SCREEN

• DSC Settings (Continued) CH70 SQL Level Select the Channel 70

squelch level.

Auto Print Turn the Auto Print function

ON or OFF.

DSC Loop Test Starts the DSC Loop Test.

• Radio Settings (p. 77) Scan Type Select a Scan Type from

Normal Scan or Priority Scan

Scan Timer Turn the Scan Timer

function ON or OFF.

Dual/Tri-Watch Select the Dualwatch or

Tri-watch function. Call Channel Set the Call channel. FAV on MIC Turn the FAV on MIC

function ON or OFF. FAV Settings Set the Favorite channel

settings.

• Conguration (p. 78) Key Beep Turn the Key Beep function

UTC Offset Set the UTC Offset. Inactivity Timer Set the inactivity timer.

• Not DSC

• DSC Related Set the inactivity timer for

• Distress

• RT Related Set the inactivity timer

NMEA Data Output

• DSC Data

Output

• POS Data

Output

Internal Speaker Turn the Internal Speaker

MIC Type Select a microphone type. Software Version Display the software

ON or OFF.

Set the inactivity timer for not DSC related calls.

DSC related calls. Set the inactivity timer for Distress related calls.

for the Radio Telephone mode. Set the NMEA 0183 Output functions. Select a

DSC Data Output option. Select a

Position Data Output

option.

function ON or OFF.

version.

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MENU SCREEN

■ Selecting a Menu item

Follow the procedures as described below to select a Menu item.

Example: Set the Tri-watch function.

q Push [MENU] to display the MENU

screen.

w Rotate [CH/ENT] to select

“Radio Settings,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

e Rotate [CH/ENT] to select

“Dual/Tri-Watch,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

r Rotate [CH/ENT] to select

“Tri-Watch,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

• Sets the Tri-watch function, and then goes back to the RADIO SETTINGS screen, after pushing [ENT].

t Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

BASIC OPERATION

■ Selecting a channel

D Selecting a regular channel

Selecting a channel in sequence:

➥ Rotate [CH/ENT]. ➥ Push [∫] or [√].

Entering the desired channel number:

➥ Push the keypad to directly enter the

desired channel number.

Example: Selecting Channel 22 Push [2

abc] → [2 abc].

D Selecting 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.

➥ Push [16/C].

To recall the channel that was displayed before selecting Channel 16:

➥ Push [CHAN] .

D Selecting Call channel

You have a leisure use Call channel for quick recall. To set your most used channel, see page 14. The default Call channel is Channel 16.

➥ Hold down [16/C] for 1 second.

To recall the channel that was displayed before selecting Call channel:

➥ Push [CHAN] .

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Selecting a channel (Continued)

TIP: After receiving a signal or you operate the transceiver, the transceiver enters the Radio Telephone (RT) mode. In the RT mode, you can make a voice communication except for the DSC operation.

• “ ” is displayed while in the RT mode.

• “ ” is displayed when the RT mode

task is activated.

• “ ” or “ ” disappears if no operation

occurs during the preset period of time. (p. 80)

• The following software key functions are

not displayed in the RT mode. [Compose Distress] [Compose Non-Distress] [Compose DROBOSE]

■ Setting the Call channel

You can set the Call channel with your most often-used channel for quick recall.

q Push [MENU] to display the MENU

screen.

w Rotate [CH/ENT] to select

“Radio Settings,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

e Rotate [CH/ENT] to select

“Call Channel,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

r Rotate [CH/ENT] to select the

desired channel to be set as the Call channel, then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

• Goes back to the previous screen, after pushing [ENT].

t Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

TIP: To conrm that your setting is

correctly set, hold down [16/C] for 1 second. (p. 13)

BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an

antenna will damage the transceiver.

q First, turn ON the PS-310

power supply.

w Hold down [

ON the transceiver.

•

If no MMSI code is entered, “Push [ENT] to Register Your MMSI” is displayed. (p. 9)

e Rotate [VOL/SQL] to adjust the

audio level.

r Push [VOL/SQL] once or twice to

open the SQL Setting window.

] for 1 second to turn

dc-dc

t Rotate [VOL/SQL] to adjust the

squelch level until the noise just disappears.

y Select a channel. (p. 13) u Push [Ω] or [≈] until software key

function [HI/LO] is displayed.

i Push [HI/LO]

output power high or low.

o Hold down [PTT], and speak at your

normal voice level.

• “ ” is displayed.

!0 Release [PTT] to return to receive.

to select an

Push

NOTE: Selecting a channel:

• When receiving a signal, “ ” is displayed.

• You can use Channel 70 only for Digital

Selective Calling (DSC) transmissions.

• When the “FAV on MIC” item is set to “OFF,” you can select all channels using the [∫] or [√] keys on the microphone. (p. 78)

Selecting an output power:

• “25W” is displayed when high power is selected. Choose high power for longer distance communications.

• “1W” is displayed when low power is selected. Choose low power for short range communications.

• Some channels are restricted to low power.

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving and transmitting (Continued)

i Select an output power

( You should rst select the

“HI/LO” key function.)

o Transmit

!0 Receive

i Select an

output power

w Turn ON the transceiver

y Select a channel

Microphone

y Select a channel

e Set the audio level r Set the squelch level

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal at a receiver station, pause a second after pushing [PTT], and then hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak at your normal voice level.

NOTE for the Time-out Timer (TOT) function

The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission beyond a preset time period after the transmission starts. 10 seconds before transmission is cut off, a beep sounds to indicate the transmission will be cut off, and “TOT” is

displayed in the channel name eld. You cannot transmit

again for 10 seconds after it is cut off.

BASIC OPERATION

■ Backlight function

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. And, you can set the Backlight mode to Day mode or Night mode. The Day mode is for the daytime operation, and the screen items are in color. The Night mode is for the nighttime operation, and the screen items are in black and red.

q Push [Ω] or [≈] until software key

function [Backlight] is displayed.

w Push [Backlight]

Backlight Settings window.

• In the Backlight Setting screen, if you

push no key for about 5 seconds, the transceiver automatically returns to the Normal operation mode.

to open the

Push

e Push [∫] or [√] to select “Day Mode”

or “Night Mode.”

Push

r Rotate [CH/ENT] to adjust the

backlight level, then push [ENT].

Rotate

• The backlight level is adjustable in 7 levels and “OFF.”* * “OFF” is selectable only for the Day

mode.

Push

■ Microphone Lock function

The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√], [16/C] and [H/L] on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access.

➥ While holding down [H/L] on the

microphone, hold down [ second to turn ON the transceiver.

• The Microphone Lock function is turned ON or OFF.

[H/L]

] for 1

[16/C]

[∫], [√]

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Entering a Channel name

You can rename each channel with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters.

First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if activated.

w Rotate [CH/ENT] to select a channel. e Push [Channel Name]

Push

r Enter the desired character.

Using the keypad:

Push a keypad to enter a character. (Example: Entering “S”)

Push

5 times

• To move the cursor, rotate [CH/ENT].

• You can enter the following characters by pushing the keypad one or more times.

KEY ENTRY KEY ENTRY

[1] 1 [6] 6 M N O

[2] 2 A B C [7] 7 P Q R S

[3] 3 D E F [8] 8 T U V

[4] 4 G H I [9] 9 W X Y Z

[5] 5 J K L [0] 0 . (period)

Using [Y], [Z], [Ω], or [≈]:

Push [Y], [Z], [Ω], or [≈] to select

the desired character. Then, push [ENT] to enter the character.

(Example: Entering “S”)

Push

• To move the cursor, push [Y], [Z], [Ω],

or [≈] to select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT].

• You can enter capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / [ \ ] ^ _ : ; < = > ?) and a space.

See ʽCommon operationʼ as described

on page 19 for details of the following operations.

• Entering a symbol/space

• Deleting a character

• Canceling an entry

• Correcting an entry

BASIC OPERATION

Common operation

• To enter a symbol: Push [“

!$?

”] ,

then push [Y],

[Z], [Ω], or [≈] to select the desired character. And then, push [ENT].

• To enter a space: Push [Y], [Z], [Ω], or [≈] to select a “Space,” and then push [ENT].

• To delete a character: Push [Y], [Z], [Ω], or [≈] to select “Delete,” and then push [ENT].

• To cancel an entry: Push [CLR].

• To correct an entry: Move the cursor to the character, and then, enter the correct character.

t Repeat step r to enter all

characters.

y Push [Y], [Z], [Ω], or [≈] to select

“Done,” then push [ENT].

• Return to the previous screen.

• During the keypad operation, “Done” is automatically selected.

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SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

You can nd ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels without rotating [CH/ENT].

The GM600 has two scan types.

• Priority scan (default)

• Normal scan

PRIORITY SCAN

A Priority scan sequentially scans all Favorite channels while also monitoring Channel 16.

CH 01

CH 06

CH 05

When a signal is received:

• On Channel 16

The scan pauses until the signal on Channel 16 disappears.

• On a channel other than Channel 16:

The scan switches to Dualwatch, until the signal disappears.

CH 16

CH 02

CH 03

CH 04

Before you start a scan:

• Set the desired channels you want to scan as Favorite channels. (Scans only Favorite channels.) (p. 21)

• Set the desired scan type to “Normal" or “Priority.” (p. 77)

NORMAL SCAN

A Normal scan sequentially scans all Favorite channels. However, the scan does not check Channel 16 unless it is set as a Favorite channel.

CH 01

CH 06

CH 05

CH 02

CH 03

CH 04

SCAN OPERATION

■ Favorite channels

You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. All channels are set as Favorite channels by default.

D Setting

q Rotate [CH/ENT] to select a channel. w Push [Favorite]

channel.

• “ ” is displayed.

D Selecting

➥ Push [∫] or [√] on the microphone.

• Non-Favorite channels are skipped and not displayed.

• When the “FAV on MIC” item is set to “OFF,” you can select all channels. (p. 78)

TIP: You can select all channels by rotating [CH/ENT] or

pushing

[∫] or [√] on the transceiver

D Clearing

q Select a Favorite channel to clear. w Push [Favorite]

channel.

• “ ” disappears.

TIP: You can clear all Favorite channels in the Menu screen.

(p. 78)

to set the channel as a Favorite

. (p. 13)

to clear the channel as the Favorite

■ Starting a scan

q Push [Scan] to start a scan.

• During a Priority scan, “SCAN 16” is displayed. During a Normal scan, “SCAN” is displayed.

w Push [Scan] again to cancel the scan.

• “SCAN 16” or “SCAN” disappears.

Example: Starting a priority scan.

Scanning starts

Push

When a signal is received

NOTE:

• When a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal disappears, or resumes after pausing for 5 seconds, depending on the “Scan Timer” setting. (p. 77)

• You can check the scanning channel, change the scan direction, or manually resume the scan by pushing [∫] or [√] on either the transceiver or the microphone.

• A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received on Channel 16 during a Priority scan.

• In order to properly receive signals, you must adjust the squelch to the proper level. (p. 15)

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DualwatchTri-watch

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description

Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor Channel 16 while you are listening or talking on another channel.

CH 88

CH 16

Monitors Channel 16 while listening or talking on another channel (example: CH 88).

When a signal is received:

• On Channel 16

Dualwatch/Tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.

• On the Call channel

Tri-watch switches to Dualwatch until the signal on the Call channel disappears.

CH 88

Call

CH 9

channel

Monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel while listening or talking on another channel (example: CH 88).

CH 16

■ Operation

q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 77)

w Select a channel. (p. 13) e Push [DW]

• During Dualwatch, “DUAL 16” is displayed. During Tri-watch, “TRI 16” is displayed.

• A beep tone sounds and received on Channel 16.

r Push [DW] again to cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

Example: Operating Dualwatch on Channel 07.

Dualwatch resumes after the signal disappears.

to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

“16” starts to blink

Dualwatch starts.

Push

When a signal is received on the Channel 16.

when a signal is

DSC OPERATION

■ DSC address ID

You can enter a total of 100 DSC

address IDs (Individual ID: 75, Group

ID: 25), and assign a name of up to 10

characters.

D Entering Individual ID

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Individual ID,” then push

[ENT].

( DSC Settings > Individual ID)

e Push [Add]

Push

r Enter a 9 digit Individual ID.

Push

Rotate

TIP: You must set the rst digit for the

Individual ID to between ʻ1ʼ and ʻ9.ʼ

• The rst digit must be set to ‘0’ for a

Group ID.

• The rst two digits must be set to ‘0’ for

any Coast station ID.

t After entering all 9 digits, push [ENT]. y Enter the desired ID name.

Push

Rotate

• See page 18 for text entry details.

u After entering, push [ENT].

• The entered Individual ID and name are added to the ID list.

i Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

Push

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DSC OPERATION

D Entering Group ID

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Group ID,” then push [ENT].

(DSC Settings > Group ID)

e Push [Add]

r Enter a 9 digit Group ID.

TIP: You must set the rst digit for a

Group ID to ‘0.’

• The rst digit must be set to between ‘1’ and ‘9’ for an Individual ID.

• The rst two digits must be set to ‘0’ for

any Coast station ID.

Push

Rotate

Push

t After entering all 9 digits, push [ENT]. y Enter the desired ID name.

Push

Rotate

• See page 18 for text entry details.

u After entering, push [ENT].

Push

• The entered Group ID and name are added to the ID list.

i Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

D Deleting an entered ID

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Individual ID” or “Group ID,”

then push [ENT]. ( DSC Settings > Individual ID) (DSC Settings > Group ID)

e Rotate [CH/ENT] to select the ID to

delete.

r Push [Delete]

t Push [OK] .

Push

• After deleting, returns to the ID list screen.

y Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

Push

DSC OPERATION

■ Entering the position and time

A Distress call should include the ship’s

position and time.

If no GPS data is received, you should

manually enter your position (latitude and longitude) and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time. When a GPS receiver compatible

with the IEC61162-1: 2000 format is

connected, position and UTC time are automatically included.

• Manual entry is disabled when a valid GPS data is received.

• Manually entered position and time

are valid for only 23.5 hours.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Position Input,” then push

[ENT].

(DSC Settings > Position Input)

e Enter your latitude position.

Enter

Cursor moves

Set ‘N’ (North) or ‘S’ (South)

• To select ʻNʼ (North latitude) or ʻSʼ (South

latitude), push any keypad key when the

cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.

r After entering, push [ENT].

Push

Rotate

Push

(any key)

t Enter your longitude position.

Enter

Cursor moves

Set ‘W’ (West) or ‘E’ (East)

• To select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude), push any keypad key when

the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.

y After entering, push [ENT].

Push

Rotate

Push

(any key)

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☞ Continued on the next page.

DSC OPERATION

■ Entering the position and time

u Enter your UTC time.

Enter

Cursor moves

Push

Rotate

Push

(any key)

When position and time data are set, Latitude, Longitude and UTC time are displayed.

• Latitude: 25°32.1234N

• Longitude: 135°23.4321E

• UTC time: 12:00

When no position and time data are set,

“No Position” and “No Time” are

displayed.

NOTE: While entering:

• To move the cursor:

Rotate [CH/ENT].

• To correct the entry:

Move the cursor to the character. And then, enter the correct character.

• To clear the entry:

Push [Y], [Z], [Ω], or [≈] to select “No Data.” And then push [ENT].

When the following screen is displayed,

push [ENT].

• To return to the Main

Push [Exit] .

• To go back to the previous screen:

Push [Back] .

screen

i After entering, push [ENT].

•

The DSC SETTINGS screen is displayed.

o Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

DSC OPERATION

■ DSC Task mode

After sending or receiving a DSC call,

the transceiver enters the DSC Task mode.

(Example: After receiving an All Ships call)

In the Task mode, you can resend the call, or send an acknowledgement to the caller station, and so on.

• The transceiver can hold up to 7 tasks.

• In the standby mode, a task icon is

displayed in the Task area, when the transceiver has a DSC task.

• When any task icon is displayed in the standby mode, you can enter the Task mode by pushing [Task Mode] .

NOTE: The Task mode has a TOT

(Time-out Timer) function. When you push no key for a preset period, the transceiver automatically exits the

Task mode. The count down alarm sounds 10

seconds before the TOT activates. No count down alarm sounds before

Radio Telephone TOT activates.

The default settings of the TOT function.

• Distress call: OFF

• Non-Distress call: 15 minutes

D About “Active” and “Hold”

The Task mode has two statuses, Active and Hold. When you resend the call, or send an acknowledgement to a caller station, push [Active] Task mode.

• Active window

• “✔” is displayed on the active Task tab.

• To view the contents, rotate [CH/ENT].

• Hold window

to enter the DSC

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• To view the contents, push [∫] or [√].

DSC OPERATION

■ DSC Task mode (Continued)

D Software key functions

When entering the Task mode, the

following functions are displayed rst.

FUNCTION

Hold Push to cancel the Active Task

Active Push to activate the received

Next Task Push to select other Task. DEL Task Push to delete the Task. Standby Mode

DESCRIPTION

window.

call.

Push to return to the Main screen.

The following functions may be

displayed, depending on the call type.

FUNCTION

Cancel Push to send a Cancel call. Resend Push to resend the call. Pause Push to pause the ‘Call repeat’

Resume Push to restart the countdown. Finish Push to return to the Main

ACK Push to send an

History Push to display the Distress call

Relay Push to send a Distress Relay

DESCRIPTION

mode, or pause the countdown.

screen.

acknowledgement.

history screen.

call.

The following functions are displayed, after receiving an Individual call.

FUNCTION

ACK (Able)

ACK (Unable)

ACK (New CH)

DESCRIPTION

Push to send an acknowledgment without any changes. Push to send an acknowledgment, but you cannot make a communication. Send an acknowledgment.

You can specify the Voice

Communication channel.

See the following pages for details of the DSC Task mode operation of each

DSC call.

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Distress call

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.

You should send a Distress call if, in the opinion of the Master, the ship or

a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance.

•

Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected to send a Distress call.

Other ship

Distress Alert Transmission

Ship in Distress

See NOTE on page 31 for a Distress call.

About 20 to 30 miles (Sea area A1)

Coast Station

TIP: If you want to compose a Distress

call, see ʻRegular call.ʼ (p. 30)

Simple call

q Conrm no Distress call is being

received.

w Lift up the key cover, then hold down

[DISTRESS] until “Transmitting” is displayed to send the Distress call.

• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and both the key and display backlighting blink.

•

e After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

r When receiving the acknowledgement:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

t Push any [Alarm Off] . y Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

u Hold down [PTT] to announce your

situation.

i Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

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DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Distress call (Continued)

D Regular call

You can compose the Distress call.

Step 1. Display the COMPOSE

DISTRESS screen

q Push [

Compose Distress]

Push

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] > Compose Distress)

Step 2. Setting “Nature of Distress”

q Push [ENT].

Push

w Select the desired option, then push

[ENT].

(Example: Fire,Explosion)

Rotate

Push

Options:

Undesignated, Fire,Explosion, Flooding,

Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning Ship, Piracy, and Man Overboard.

• The transceiver stores this setting for 30

seconds.

You can skip Step 3 below if your

position and time data are valid. In that case, go to Step 4.

Step 3. Entering “Position”

q Select “Position,” then push [ENT].

• The position entry screen is displayed.

w Enter your position and time data.

• See page 25 for entering details.

e After entering, push [ENT].

Step 4. Sending

q Lift up the key cover, then hold down

[DISTRESS] until “Transmitting” is displayed to send the Distress call.

• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and both the key and display backlighting blink.

•

DSC OPERATION

w After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

Step 5. Replying

q When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

r Hold down [PTT] to announce your

situation.

t Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

NOTE: Transmitting:

• A distress alert default contains:

- Nature of distress:

Undesignated distress (Simple call) Selected in Step 2 (Regular call)

- Position information:

The latest GPS or manual input

position is held for 23.5 hours, or

until the power is turned OFF.

Waiting for an acknowledgement:

• The transceiver automatically sends a Distress call every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes,

until receiving an acknowledgement (‘Call repeat’ mode), or sending a DSC Cancel

call. (p. 33)

•

To manually send a Distress Repeat call: Push [Resend] .

• To view the call contents: Rotate [CH/ENT].

• To pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode: Push [Pause] . To resume it: Push [Resume Countdown] .

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DSC OPERATION

■ Distress call (Continued)

D Resending a Distress call

While waiting for an acknowledgement,

you can resend the call. (Repeat call)

q When “Waiting for ACK” is displayed

push [Resend]

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

Push

w Lift up the key cover, then hold down

[DISTRESS] until “Retransmitting” is displayed to resend the call.

• While holding down [DISTRESS], count

down beeps sound and both the key and display backlighting blink.

•

e When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

r Push any [Alarm Off] . t Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

y Hold down [PTT] to announce your

situation.

u Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

D Sending a Distress Cancel call

While waiting for an acknowledgement,

you can send a Distress Cancel call.

q When “Waiting for ACK” is displayed

push [

Cancel]

Push

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

w Push [Continue] to send a

Distress Cancel call.

Push

e After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

DSC OPERATION

r Hold down [PTT] to announce your

cancel statement.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the cancel

statement of the Distress Cancel call.

t Select your desired action.

[Finish]: Finishes the Distress

Cancel procedures.

[Resend]: Sends a Distress Cancel

call again.

y Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

Push

to return

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DSC OPERATION

■ Distress call (Continued)

D Sending a Distress acknowledgement

Distress call reception should stop

after one sequence because the

coast station should send back an

‘acknowledgement’ to the ship. If the Distress call continues even after the coast station sends back an ‘acknowledgement,’ the ship in

distress may not be receiving the acknowledgement. In such cases, you should send back an

‘acknowledgement’ instead of the coast

station and contact the coast station.

q When a Distress call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push [Accept]

t Push [ACK (Distress)] .

Push

y Push [OK] .

Push

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

Push

• The call contents screen is displayed.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

u Push [Call] to send a Distress

acknowledgement.

Push

i After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

o Hold down [PTT] to communicate

with the ship in distress.

!0 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

TIP: When you push [Pause] step 3, the countdown will be paused. Push [Resume] countdown.

to restart the

to return

DSC OPERATION

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DSC OPERATION

■ Distress call

D Sending a Distress Relay call

There are two ways to transmit the Distress Relay call—“Distress Relay On

Behalf Of Someone Else (DROBOSE)”

and “Distress Relay Call with Distress Call Log”.

NOTE: DO NOT push [DISTRESS] to transmit a Distress Relay call.

You should use it for only your own shipʼs Distress call.

To transmit the Distress Relay call with “DROBOSE”:

You may transmit a Distress Relay call when a ship in distress cannot

successfully send a Distress call, or when you nd a ship in distress and it

requires your immediate help.

Distress Relay Tr ansmission

q Push [

Compose DROBOSE]

to display the COMPOSE DROBOSE screen.

Push

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

Compose DROBOSE

)

w Select “Message Type,” then push [ENT].

e Select the desired message type,

then push [ENT].

(Example: Individual)

Rotate

r Select “Address,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired coast station

address or “Manual Input,” then push [ENT].

(Example: STATION1)

Rotate

Push

When you select “Manual Input” in step t, push the keypad to manually enter the desired Individual ID. (p. 23)

Your ship

Ship in Distress

No Distress Transmission

Coast Station

Push

When you select “All Ships” in step e, “Address” is not displayed in step r. In that case, go to step y.

y Select “Distress ID,” then push [ENT].

DSC OPERATION

u Select “Manual Input,” then push

[ENT].

Rotate

Push

The Distress Call Log is displayed

after receiving the Distress call. DO NOT select an ID for DROBOSE.

i Enter the 9 digit Distress ID (MMSI

ID) code of the ship in distress that

you wish to help.

Push

Rotate

If you do not know the Distress ID, you

can skip step i, and go to step o.

o After entering, push [ENT].

!0 Select “Nature of Distress,” then

push [ENT].

!1 Select the desired option, then push

[ENT].

(Example: Fire,Explosion)

Rotate

Push

Options:

Undesignated, Fire,Explosion, Flooding,

Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning Ship, Piracy, Man Overboard and EPIRB Emission.

• The transceiver holds this setting for 30

seconds.

!2 Select “Position,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

• The position entry screen is displayed.

• Your position and time are displayed.

!3 Enter the position and time data of

the ship in distress.

• See page 25 for entering details.

!4 After entering, push [ENT].

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DSC OPERATION

■ Distress call

D Sending a Distress Relay call (Continued)

Push [Call] Relay call.

!6 After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

to s

end the Distress

Push

!7 When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

!8 Push any [Alarm Off] . !9 Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

@0 Hold down [PTT] to communicate. @1 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

DSC OPERATION

To transmit the distress relay call with “Distress Call Log”:

You can relay a Distress call after

receiving it.

Distress Relay Tr ansmission

Coast

Your ship

Distress Transmission

Ship in Distress

q Push [

Compose DROBOSE] display the COMPOSE DROBOSE screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

w Select “Message Type,” then push

[ENT].

Compose DROBOSE

Station

)

e Select the desired message type.

(Example: Individual)

Rotate

Push

When you select “All Ships” in step e, “Address” is not displayed in step r. In that case, go to step y.

r Select “Address,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired coast station

address or “Manual Input,” then push [ENT].

(Example: STATION1)

Rotate

Push

When you select “Manual Input” in step t, push the keypad to manually enter the desired Individual ID. (p. 23)

3 4 5

6 7 8

y Select “Distress ID,” then push [ENT]. u Select the required Distress ID from

the Call log list, then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Distress Call Log is displayed after

receiving the Distress Call.

DSC OPERATION

■ Distress call

D Sending a Distress Relay call (Continued)

i Push [Call]

Relay call.

to s

end the Distress

Push

o After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

!0 When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

!1 Push any [Alarm Off] . !2 Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

!3 Hold down [PTT] to communicate. !4

Push [

Standby Mode

to the Main screen.

] to return

D Sending a Distress Relay acknowledgement

You can send the Distress Relay acknowledgment only when the Distress Relay call is received.

q When a Distress Relay call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push [Accept]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

t Push [ACK (Relay)]

• The call contents screen is displayed.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

y Push [Call]

Relay acknowledgement.

Push

to s

end the Distress

DSC OPERATION

TIP: When you push [Pause] in step 3, the countdown will be paused. Push [Resume] countdown.

to restart the

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Push

u Hold down [PTT] to communicate. i Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Non-Distress call

To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, conrm you correctly set the

Channel 70 squelch level. (p. 74)

NOTE:

• Emergency channel (Channel 70) is

automatically selected for calling.

• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver

stands by until the channel becomes clear.

D Sending an Individual call

The Individual call function enables

you to transmit a DSC signal to

only a specic coast station or ship. After transmission, wait for an acknowledgement from the receiving

station.

You can communicate by voice after receiving the acknowledgement ‘ACK (Able).’

q Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

Push

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

w Push [ENT].

Compose Non-Distress

)

Push

e Select the desired individual

address, or “Manual Input,” then push [ENT].

(Example: STATION1)

Rotate

Push

When you select “Manual Input” in step e, push the keypad to manually enter the desired Individual ID. (p. 23)

DSC OPERATION

r Select “Category,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired option, then push

[ENT].

(Example: Routine)

When you select a coast station in step e, the voice channel is

automatically specied by the coast station. Therefore, skip steps y and

u, and go to step i.

y Select “Channel,” then push [ENT]. u Select the desired voice channel,

then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

Rotate

Push

Push [Call] Individual call.

o After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

to s

end the

Push

!0 When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

(Example: ACK (Able))

!1 Push any [Alarm Off] . !2 Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

When you receive “ACK (Unable)” in step !0, skip step !3, and go to step !4.

!3 Hold down [PTT] to communicate. !4 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

NOTE: After receiving the acknowledgement:

• The voice channel specied in step u is

selected.

• A different voice channel is selected if the

station you called cannot use the channel.

to return

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Non-Distress calls (Continued)

D Sending an Individual acknowledgement

When receiving an Individual call, you

can send an acknowledgement (‘Able,’ ‘Unable,’ or ‘New CH’) by using the on-

screen prompts.

q When an Individual call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push [Accept]

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

t Select your desired action.

[ACK (Able)]:

Sends an acknowledgment without any changes.

[ACK (Unable)]:

Sends an acknowledgment, but you cannot make a communication.

[ACK (New CH)]:

Sends an acknowledgment. You can specify the Voice Communication channel.

Push [Call] acknowledgement.

to s

end the Individual

Push

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

When you push [ACK (Unable)] in step t, skip step u, and go to step i.

u Hold down [PTT] to communicate. i Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

DSC OPERATION

D Sending 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 Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

w Select “Message Type,” then push

[ENT].

e Select “All Ships,” then push [ENT].

r Select “Category,” then push [ENT].

Compose Non-Distress

)

Rotate

Push

t Select the desired option, then push

[ENT].

(Example: Safety)

Rotate

Push

y Select “Channel,” then push [ENT]. u Select the desired voice channel,

then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

i Push [Call]

call.

o After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

!0 Hold down [PTT] to announce the

message.

!1 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to s

end the All ships

Push

to return

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Non-Distress calls

D Sending a Group call

The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specic

group.

q Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

Compose Non-Distress

w Select “Message Type,” then push

[ENT].

e Select “Group,” then push [ENT].

)

Rotate

Push

When you select “Manual Input” in step t, push the keypad to manually enter the desired Group ID. (p. 24)

i Push [Call] to send the Group

call.

Push

o After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

r Select “Address,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired Group address

or “Manual Input,” then push [ENT].

(Example: GROUP1)

Push

y Select “Channel,” then push [ENT]. u Select the desired voice channel,

then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

!0 Hold down [PTT] to announce the

message.

!1 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

DSC OPERATION

D Sending a Position Request call

Transmit a Position Request call when

you want to know a specic ship’s

current position, and so on.

q Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

w Select “Message Type,” then push

[ENT].

e Select “Position,” then push [ENT].

r Select “Address,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired individual

address, or “Manual Input,” then push [ENT].

(Example: STATION1)

Compose Non-Distress

)

Rotate

Push

Rotate

Push

When you select “Manual Input” in step t, push the keypad to manually enter the desired Individual ID. (p. 23)

y Push [Call]

Request call.

to s

end the Position

Push

u After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

i When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

o Push any [Alarm Off] .

!0 Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents (position data is included).

!1 Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Non-Distress calls (Continued)

D Sending a Position Request acknowledgement

When a Position Request call is received, you can send an acknowledgement.

q When a Position Request call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push [Accept]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

t Select your desired action.

[ACK (Able)]:

Sends an acknowledgment with position and time data.

[ACK (Unable)]:

Sends an acknowledgment with no position and time data.

• The call contents screen is displayed.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• Change your position data, if the displayed data is invalid. (p. 25)

Push [Call] acknowledgement

• When [ACK (Able)] is selected in step t, your position and time data are transmitted.

u Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to s

end the

to r

TIP: When “Position ACK” is set to Auto, the transceiver automatically sends the acknowledgement. (p. 71)

eturn

DSC OPERATION

D Sending a Polling Request acknowledgement

When a Polling Request call you can send an acknowledgement. A Polling Request call enables the

calling station to know a specic ship is

within communication range, or not.

q When a Polling Request is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push [Accept]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

is received

t Push [ACK]

Push

• The call contents screen is displayed.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

Push [Call] acknowledgement

u Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

TIP: When “Polling ACK” is set to “Auto,” the transceiver automatically sends the acknowledgement. (p. 71)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

to s

end the

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Non-Distress calls (Continued)

D Sending a Test call

Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be

avoided as much as possible by using other methods. Normally the test call would require no

further communications between the

two stations involved.

q Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

Compose Non-Distress

w Select “Message Type,” then

push [ENT].

e Select “Test.”

)

Rotate

Push

t Select the desired Individual

address, or “Manual Input.”

(Example: STATION1)

Rotate

Push

When you select “Manual Input” in step t, push the keypad to manually enter the desired Individual ID. (p. 23)

y Push [Call]

to s

end the Test call.

Push

u After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Select “Address,” then push [ENT].

i When the acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed.

D Sending a Test call acknowledgement

When a Test call is received, you can send an acknowledgement.

q When a Test call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

w Push any [Alarm Off] e Push [Accept] .

DSC OPERATION

t Push [ACK]

1 2

3 4 5 6 7

o Push any [Alarm Off] .

!0 Push [Accept]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

!1 Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the

received message log.

!2 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

Push

• The call contents screen is displayed.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

y Push [Call] to send the

acknowledgement.

u Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

TIP: When “Test ACK” is set to “Auto,” the transceiver automatically sends the acknowledgement. (p. 71)

to return

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Sending a Non-Distress calls (Continued)

D Sending a Medical Transports call

The Medical Transports call informs all

ships, by urgency priority, that your ship

is carrying a patient in need of medical

treatment.

r Select “Channel,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired trafc channel,

then push [ENT].

Rotate

u After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

NOTE:

Transports”

You should set the “Medical

item to ON

in advance.

(p. 72)

q Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

Compose Non-Distress

w Select “Message Type,” then push

[ENT].

e Select “Medical Transports,”

then push [ENT].

Rotate

)

Push

y Push [Call]

Transports call.

Push

• See page 28 for details of the Task

to s

end the Medical

mode's software key functions.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

i Push [Standby Mode] to return to the

Main screen.

Push

DSC OPERATION

D Sending a Ships and Aircraft call

The Ships and Aircraft call informs all

ships that your ship is a neutral (not a

participant) in armed conict.

Be sure to send the call BEFORE

entering an area of armed conict.

NOTE: You should set the “Ships and

Aircraft” item to ON in advance. (p. 72)

q Push [

Compose Non-Distress] to display the COMPOSE NONDISTRESS screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu

screen: ([MENU] >

w Select “Message Type,” then push

[ENT].

e Select “Ships and Aircraft,” then

push [ENT].

Compose Non-Distress

)

Rotate

Push

r Select “Channel,” then push [ENT]. t Select the desired trafc channel,

then push [ENT].

y Push [Call]

and Aircraft call.

to s

end the Ships

Push

Rotate

Push

u After sending, the following screen is

displayed.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

i Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls

NOTE: After receiving a DSC call

• “

” is continuously displayed when

the transceiver has DSC call.

• “

” continuously blinks when the transceiver has an unread DSC message in the Received Call Log. (p. 69)

D Receiving a Distress Call

IMPORTANT!

Distress call reception should stop after one sequence because the coast station should send back an ‘acknowledgement’ to the ship. If the distress call continues, even after the coast station sends back an ‘acknowledgement,’ the ship in distress may not receive the acknowledgement. In such cases, you should send back an ‘acknowledgement’ instead of the coast station and contact the coast station. (p. 34)

q When a Distress call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

and return to the previous screen.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

To send the acknowledgement, push [Accept] .

DSC Task mode

• Automatically selects Channel 16, and then you should monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance.

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

When you select [Accept] in step e, you can send the Relay call in the DSC Task mode. To send the Relay call, go to step r. If you return to the Main screen without sending the Relay call, go to step !0.

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

DSC OPERATION

t Push [Relay].

Push

When

the conrmation screen is

displayed, push [OK].

u Select “Address,” then push [ENT]. i Select the desired Individual address,

or “Manual Input,” then push [ENT].

Rotate

o Push [Call] to send the Relay call.

!0 Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

Push

D Receiving a Distress acknowledgement

q When a Distress acknowledgement

sent to another ship is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

• Automatically selects Channel 16, and then monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance.

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

DSC Task mode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

TIP: See page 34 for details of

sending an acknowledgement.

DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving a Distress Cancel call

q When a Distress Cancel call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

• Automatically selects Channel 16, and then you should monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance.

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

D Receiving a Distress Relay call

q When a Distress Relay call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous screen.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous screen.

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

To send the acknowledgement, push [Accept] .

DSC Task mode

• Automatically selects Channel 16, and then monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance.

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

DSC OPERATION

D Receiving a Distress Relay acknowledgement

q When a Distress Relay

acknowledgement is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• “

• The following screen is displayed

” is displayed.

and the backlight blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

DSC Task mode

• Automatically selects Channel 16, and then you should monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance.

• [PTT] is activated for voice communication via Channel 16.

• Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

TIP: See page 41 for details of

sending acknowledgement.

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving an Individual call

NOTE: When the “Individual

ACK” item is set to “Auto,” the transceiver automatically sends an acknowledgement. Both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. (pp. 69, 70)

q When an Individual call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous

screen. [ACK (Able)]: Sends an acknowledgment

without any changes. [Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

To send the acknowledgement,

push [Accept] .

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task

mode's software key functions.

When you select [Accept] in step e, you can send an acknowledgement in the DSC Task mode. To send the acknowledgement, go to step r. If you return to the Main screen without sending the acknowledgement, go to step

r Push [≈] to scroll the software key

functions.

t Push the desired key to select an

acknowledgement option.

Push [Call] acknowledgement.

u Depending on the option selected

in step t, hold down [PTT] to communicate.

i Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

TIP: When you send the acknowledgement, select one of three options, depending on your situation. See page 44 for details of the Individual acknowledgement procedures.

to s

end the Individual

to return

D Receiving an Individual acknowledgement

When receiving “ACK (Able)”:

You can make voice communication

on the channel that you specied when

you sent the call.

q When an Individual

acknowledgement “ACK (Able)” is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] .

e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

• Automatically selects the channel that

you specied when you sent the call for

voice communication.

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

DSC Task mode

DSC OPERATION

r Hold down [PTT] to communicate. t Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls

D Receiving an Individual acknowledgement (Continued)

When receiving “ACK (Unable)”:

You cannot make the voice communication.

q When an Individual

acknowledgement “ACK (Unable)” is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• “

• The following screen is displayed

” is displayed.

and the backlight blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] .

e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

When receiving “ACK (New CH)”:

You can make voice communication on the channel that is proposed by the called station.

q When an Individual acknowledgement

“ACK (New CH)” is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] .

e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

D Receiving an All Ships call

q When an All Ships call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

DSC OPERATION

[Accept]: Push [Accept] to enter

the DSC Task mode.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

• Enter the DSC Task mode

DSC Task mode

• Automatically selects the channel that is proposed by the called station for voice communication.

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Hold down [PTT] to communicate. t Push [Standby Mode]

to the Main screen.

to return

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Hold]: Push [Hold] to return

to the Main screen.

[Pause]: Push [Pause]

the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

to pause

DSC Task mode

• Monitor the channel specied by the

calling station for an announcement from the calling station. (Example: Channel 16)

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving a Group call

q When a Group call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

• Monitor the channel specied by the

calling station for an announcement from the calling station. (Example: Channel 08)

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

D Receiving a Geographical

Area call

q When a Geographical Area call (for

the area you are in) is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous screen.

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous screen.

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

• Monitor the channel specied by the

calling station for an announcement from the calling station. (Example: Channel 16)

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

D Receiving a Position Request Call

NOTE: When “Position ACK” is set to

“Auto,” the transceiver automatically replies to the call. Both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. (Default: Manual)

q When a Position Request call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

DSC OPERATION

[Hold]:

Holds the RX call task, and return to the previous screen.

[ACK (Unable)]:

Sends an acknowledgment with no position and time data.

[ACK (Able)]:

Sends an acknowledgment with position and time data.

[Accept]:

Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

TIP: See page 48 for details of

sending an acknowledgement.

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DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving a Position Request acknowledgement

q When a Position Request

acknowledgement is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

D Receiving a Position Report call

q When a Position Report call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous

screen. [ACK]: Sends an acknowledgment. [Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents, including the position data.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

D Receiving a Polling Request call

NOTE: When “Polling ACK” is set to

“Auto,” the transceiver automatically replies to the call. Both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. (Default: Auto)

q When a Polling Request call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

DSC OPERATION

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous

screen. [ACK ]: Sends an acknowledgment. [Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task

mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

TIP: See page 49 for details of

sending an acknowledgement.

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DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving a Test call

NOTE: When “Test ACK” is set to

“Auto,” the transceiver automatically replies to the call. Both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. (Default: Auto)

q When a Test call is received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous

screen. [ACK ]: Sends an acknowledgment. [Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task

mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

TIP: See page 51 for details of

sending an acknowledgement.

D Receiving a Test

acknowledgement

q When a Test acknowledgement is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Push any [Close Call RCVD Window]

• Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

D Receiving a Medical Transports call

q When a Medical Transports call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

and return to the previous screen.

DSC OPERATION

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

• Monitor the channel specied by the

calling station for an announcement from the calling station. (Example: Channel 16)

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

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DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving a Ships and Aircraft call

q When a Ships and Aircraft call is

received:

• Alarm sounds.

• The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks.

• “

” is displayed and “ ” blinks.

w Push any [Alarm Off] . e Select your desired action.

[Pause]: Pauses the countdown.

• To restart the countdown, push [Resume] .

[Accept]: Enters the DSC Task mode.

DSC Task mode

• Monitor the channel specied by the

calling station for an announcement from the calling station. (Example: Channel 16)

•

Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the call contents.

• See page 28 for details of the Task mode's software key functions.

r Push [Standby Mode] to return

to the Main screen.

[Hold]: Holds the RX call task,

and return to the previous screen.

DSC OPERATION

■ Received Call log

The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress messages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook.

• When there is an unread DSC message, “ ” blinks on the information area of the LCD.

• “ ” is displayed when there are unread DSC messages.

• “ ” is displayed when there are no unread DSC messages.

• No icon is displayed when there are no DSC messages.

•

Distress messages are stored in “Distress.”

Software key functions in the RCVD CALL LOG screen:

[Exit]: Push to return to the Main screen. [Back]: Push to return to the previous

screen.

[Print]: Push to print out the selected

message when a printer is

connected to the transceiver. [Enter]: Push to go to the next screen. [Delete]: Push to delete the selected

message.

D Distress message

q Push [DSC Log] to display the

RCVD CALL LOG screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu screen: ( [MENU] > DSC Log > Received Call Log)

w Select “Distress,” then push [ENT]. e

Select the desired message, push [ENT].

r Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the

contents.

• To view another message, push [CLR] to return to the previous screen. And then, select the desired message.

t Push [Exit] to return to the Main

screen.

then

Rotate

Push

D Other messages

q Push [DSC Log] to display the

RCVD CALL LOG screen.

• To display the screen from the Menu screen: ( [MENU] > DSC Log > Received Call Log)

w Select “Others,” then push [ENT]. e

Select the desired message, push [ENT].

r Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the

contents.

• To view another message, push [CLR] to return to the previous screen. And then, select the desired message.

t Push [Exit] to return to the Main

screen.

then

Rotate

Push

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DSC OPERATION

■ Transmitted Call log

The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your logbook.

Software key functions in the TX CALL LOG screen:

[Exit]: Push to return to the Main screen. [Back]: Push to return to the previous

screen.

[Print]: Push to print out the selected

message when a printer is

connected to the transceiver. [Enter]: Push to go to the next screen. [Delete]: Push to delete the selected

message.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Transmitted Call Log.”

( DSC Log > Transmitted Call Log)

Select the desired message,

Rotate

Push

then

push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

r Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the

contents.

• To view another message, push [CLR] to return to the previous screen. And then, select the desired message.

t Push [Exit] to return to the Main

screen.

DSC OPERATION

■ DSC Settings

D Position Input (See page 25) D Individual ID (See page 23) D Group ID (See page 24)

D Automatic

Acknowledgement

You can set the Automatic Acknowledgment function to acknowledge DSC calls. When you receive an Individual call, Position Request call, Polling Request call or Test call, the transceiver automatically sends each acknowledgement, if “Auto” is set.

When you set the “Individual ACK” item to “Auto (Unable),” and receive the Individual call, the transceiver automatically sends the acknowledgment, including “ACK (Unable)” (No Reason Given).

q Push [MENU]. w Select the desired item.

( DSC Settings > Individual ACK) ( DSC Settings > Position ACK) ( DSC Settings > Polling ACK) ( DSC Settings > Test ACK)

Select the desired option [ENT].

Individual ACK

(Default: Manual)

Position ACK

, then push

Rotate

Push

Rotate

Push

1 2

Polling ACK

Rotate

3 4

Push

5 6

(Default: Auto)

Test ACK

Rotate

Push

7 8 9 10 11 12

(Default: Auto)

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

13 14 15 16

(Default: Manual)

DSC OPERATION

■ DSC Settings (Continued)

D Setting the “Medical

Transports” item display option

You can select whether the “Medical Transports” item is displayed in the COMPOSE NON-DISTRESS screen or not.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Medical Transports,” then

push [ENT].

( DSC Settings > Medical Transports)

Select the desired option [ENT].

• On: Displayed in the COMPOSE NON-

• Off: Not displayed in the COMPOSE

DISTRESS screen.

NON-DISTRESS screen. (Default)

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

Rotate

Push

, then push

D Setting the “Ships and

Aircraft” item display option

You can select whether the “Ships and Aircraft” item is displayed in the COMPOSE NON-DISTRESS screen or not.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Ships and Aircraft,” then

push [ENT].

( DSC Settings > Ships and Aircraft)

Select the desired option [ENT].

• On: Displayed in the COMPOSE NON-

DISTRESS screen.

• Off: Not displayed in the COMPOSE

NON-DISTRESS screen. (Default)

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

Rotate

Push

, then push

D Setting the 10 Second Delay

Select whether or not the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16, 10 seconds after receiving a Distress call. By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver normally switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, when this setting is OFF, the transceiver remains on the operating channel to continue the current communication, even after receiving a Distress call.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “10 Second Delay,” then push

[ENT].

( DSC Settings > 10 Second Delay)

Select the desired option [ENT].

• On:

• Off: The transceiver remains on the

After receiving a DSC call, the transceiver remains on the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to the

specied channel.

operating channel even after receiving a DSC call.

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

(Default)

Rotate

Push

, then push

D Setting the Alarm Status

• Safety

• Routine

Select whether or not to sound an alarm when receiving the Safety or Routine DSC call.

q Push [MENU]. w Select the desired item, then push

[ENT].

( DSC Settings > Alarm Status >

Safety)

( DSC Settings > Alarm Status >

Routine)

(Example: Safety)

Select the desired option [ENT].

• On: Alarm sounds. (Default)

• Off: Alarm does not sound.

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

Rotate

Push

, then push

Rotate

Push

DSC OPERATION

• Warning

Select whether or not to sound an alarm:

• When no MMSI code is entered.

• When the position data has not been

updated for 10 minutes.

• When the position data has not been manually updated for 4 hours.

• After the invalid GPS position data or

manually entered position data has not been updated for 23.5 hours.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Warning,”

( DSC Settings > Alarm Status >

Warning)

Select the desired option, [ENT].

• On: Alarm sounds. (Default)

• Off: Alarm does not sound.

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

then push [ENT].

then push

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DSC OPERATION

■ DSC Settings

D Setting the Alarm Status (Continued)

• Self-Terminate

Select whether or not to sound an alarm when receiving the same Distress call.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Self-Terminate,”

then push

[ENT].

( DSC Settings > Alarm Status >

Self-Terminate)

Select the desired option

Rotate

Push

, then push

[ENT].

• On: Alarm sounds. (Default)

• Off: Alarm does not sound.

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

• Discrete

Select whether or not to sound an alarm when receiving a lower priority DSC call while receiving a higher priority call.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Discrete,”

then push [ENT].

( DSC Settings > Alarm Status >

Discrete)

Select the desired option

Rotate

Push

, then push

[ENT].

• On: Alarm sounds. (Default)

• Off: Alarm does not sound.

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

D Setting the Channel 70

Squelch level

Set the squelch level on Channel 70. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose squelch), 10 (tight

squelch) and ʻOpenʼ (squelch is

completely open).

q Push [MENU]. w Select “CH 70 SQL Level,”

[ENT].

( DSC Settings > CH 70 SQL Level)

e Adjust the squelch level until the

noise just disappears.

then push

Rotate

Push

Rotate

Push

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

D Auto Print

Select whether or not to enable the Automatic Print Out function when a DSC call is received. The received DSC call content is printed out if a printer is connected to the transceiver.

q Push [MENU]. w Select “Auto Print,”

( DSC Settings > Auto Print)

Select the desired option [ENT].

• On: The received DSC call content is printed out.

• Off: The received DSC call content is not printed out. (Default)

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

then push [ENT].

Rotate

Push

, then push

DSC OPERATION

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.

r Push [MENU] to return to the Main

screen.

2 3 4 5

q Push [MENU]. w Select “DSC Loop Test,”

[ENT].

( DSC Settings > DSC Loop Test)

then push

Rotate

6 7 8 9

Push

10 11 12

e Push [ENT] to start the DSC loop

test.

Push

13 14 15 16

• When the transmit DSC and receive DSC signals are matched, “OK” is displayed.

MENU ITEMS

■ Menu items

The Menu screen is constructed in a tree structure. (p. 10)

See page 12 to enter the Menu screen.

The following items are described in each section.

Refer to the specied pages for details.

D Compose Distress (p. 30)

D Compose Non-Distress

• Individual call (p. 42)

• All Ships (p. 45)

• Group (p. 46)

• Position (p. 47)

• Test (p. 50)

• Medical Transports (p. 52)

• Ships and Aircraft (p. 53)

D Compose DROBOSE (p. 36)

D DSC Log (pp. 69, 70)

D DSC Settings (p. 71)

D Radio Settings

item Ref. item Ref.

Scan Type p. 77 Call Channel p. 77 Scan Timer p. 77 FAV on MIC p. 78 Dual/Tri-Watch p. 77 FAV Settings p. 76

D Conguration

item Ref. item Ref.

Key Beep p. 78 NMEA Data Output p. 80 UTC Offset p. 78 Inactivity Timer p. 79 Not DSC Related DSC Related p. 79 MIC Type p. 81 Distress Related p. 79 Software Version p. 81 RT Related p. 80

p. 79 Internal Speaker p. 81

DSC Data Output POS Data Output

p. 80 p. 81

MENU ITEMS

■ Radio Settings

D Scan Type

(Radio Settings > Scan Type) Select the desired Scan type to locate signals. (p. 21)

• Normal Scan: Sequentially searches all Favorite channels.

• Priority Scan: Sequentially searches all Favorite channels, while also monitoring Channel 16. (Default)

D Scan Timer

(Radio Settings > Scan Timer) Turn the Scan Resume timer ON or OFF.

• On: When a signal is detected on a channel, the scan

pauses for 5 seconds, and then resumes. If the signal disappears in less than 5 seconds, the scan immediately resumes.

• Off: When a signal is detected on a channel, the scan

pauses until the signal disappears, and then resumes. (Default)

D Dual/Tri-Watch

(Radio Settings > Dual/Tri-Watch) Select the desired watch type. (p. 22)

• Dualwatch: The transceiver monitors Channel 16, while listening or talking on another channel. (Default)

• Tri-watch: The transceiver monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel, while listening or talking on another channel.

D Call Channel

(Radio Settings > Call Channel) You can set the Call channel with your most often-used channel for quick recall. (p. 14) (Default: Channel 16)

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MENU ITEMS

■ Radio Settings (Continued)

D FAV on MIC

(Radio Settings > FAV on MIC) Turn the FAV on MIC function ON or OFF.

• On: Pushing [∫] or [√] on the supplied microphone scrolls up and down through only the Favorite channels. (Default)

• Off: Pushing [∫] or [√] on the supplied microphone scrolls up and down through all channels.

D FAV Settings

(Radio Settings > FAV Settings) Set the Favorite channel settings.

• Set All Channels: Sets all channels as Favorite channels.

• Clear All Channels: Clears all Favorite channels.

• Set Default: Returns to the default setting.

■ Conguration

D Key Beep

(Conguration > Key Beep) Turn the Key Beep function ON or OFF.

• On: Sounds a beep when pushing a key. (Default)

• Off: Does not sound a beep when pushing a key for silent operation.

D UTC Offset

(Conguration > UTC Offset) Set the offset time between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in 1 minute steps). (Default: 00:00)

MENU ITEMS

D Inactivity Timer

(Conguration > Inactivity Timer) Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF. The count down alarm sounds 10 seconds before the Inactive timer activates.

• Not DSC Related

(Conguration > Inactivity Timer > Not DSC Related) The transceiver automatically returns to the Main screen if no key is pushed for this set time period. (Default: 10 min) This setting is for when the LCD displays a screen that is not related to DSC screen other than the Main screen.

• DSC Related

(Conguration > Inactivity Timer > DSC Related) The transceiver automatically returns to the Main screen if no key is pushed for this set time period. (Default: 15 min) This setting is for when the LCD displays a screen that is related to DSC.

• Distress Related

(Conguration > Inactivity Timer > Distress Related) The transceiver automatically returns to the Main screen if no key is pushed This setting is for when the LCD displays a screen that is related to a Distress call.

for this set time period. (Default: Off)

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MENU ITEMS

■ Conguration

D Inactivity Timer (Continued)

• RT Related

(Conguration > Inactivity Timer > RT Related) The transceiver automatically returns to the standby mode if you push no key for this set time period. (Default: 30 sec) This setting is for when the transceiver is in the Radio Telephone mode.

D NMEA Data Output

(Conguration > NMEA Data Output) Set the NMEA 0183 Output functions.

• DSC Data Output

(Conguration > NMEA Data Output > DSC Data Output) Select an option for the DSC Data Output function. When receiving a DSC call, the transceiver outputs the NMEA sentences (DSC and DSE) from the NMEA 0183 output port to an external device.

• All Stations: Outputs the NMEA sentences.

• Station List: Outputs the NMEA sentences when you

receive a call from the station whose address is entered in your Individual ID list.

• Off:

Does not output the NMEA sentences. (Default)

MENU ITEMS

• POS Data Output

(Conguration > NMEA Data Output > POS Data Output) Select whether or not to output your position data from the NMEA 0183 output port.

• On: Outputs the position data.

• Off: Does not output the position data. (Default)

D Internal Speaker

(Conguration > Internal Speaker) Turn the internal speaker ON or OFF. (Detault: On) When you connect an external speaker, and the transceiver's internal speaker is not used, the internal speaker is deactivated.

D MIC Type

(Conguration > MIC Type)

Select the desired microphone type.

• HM-214V: To use the supplied microphone. (Default)

• HS-98: To use the optional handset.

IMPORTANT: When using the optional HS-98.

First set this item to “HS-98.” Then, turn OFF the transceiver, and connect the HS-98. (p. 88) After turning ON the transceiver again, you can use the HS-98.

• If this item is set to “HM-214V,” and when the HS-98 is

connected, the transceiverʼs keys are disabled.

D Software Version

This item displays the transceiverʼs software version

number.

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Connections

q NMEA 0183 CONNECTORS

➥ Connects to IEC61162-1 Out lines of a PC or

IEC61162-1 sentence format DSC or DSE compatible navigation equipment, to receive position data from other ships.

➥ Connects to IEC61162-1 In lines of a GPS receiver for

position data.

• A GPS receiver compatible with IEC61162-1 format RMC, GGA, GNS, or GLL and VTG sentences is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.

Remote alarm output

IEC61162-1 IN (+) IEC61162-1 IN (–)

GND

Transceiver’s rear panel view

Remote alarm input/CLONE IEC61162-1 OUT (+)

IEC61162-1 OUT (–)

Remote alarm output terminal

• 4 V DC*

• Maximum 10 mA*

* When the external equipment is connected between this terminal

and the GND terminal.

When DSC call that is related to “Distress” as described below is received, 4 V DC is output and the key backlight blinks.

• Distress call

• Distress acknowledgement

• Distress Relay call

• Distress Relay acknowledgement

• Distress Cancel call

• DSC call whose category is “Distress”

Remote alarm input terminal

When this terminal shorts to the GND terminal, the transceiver sends the Distress call. This terminal can be used as an external distress switch.

8282

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

w DC POWER CONNECTOR

Connects the PS-310 with the DC power cable of the PS-

310. (p. 86)

CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, cover the connector with a tape, as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the connection.

Rubber vulcanizing tape

e EXTERNAL SPEAKER/VDR CONNECTOR

Connects to a voice recorder or an external speaker.

• Lead: Thicker than 0.75 sq mm, Length: Shorter than 1.5 m is recommended.

SP (+) SP (–)

Transceiver’s rear panel view

NC VDR* (–) VDR* (+)

*VDR: Voyage Data

Recorder

r D-SUB 25-PIN

Connects to a printer (IBM

print out the received DSC call contents.

t ANTENNA CONNECTOR (to receive on Channel 70) y ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259

connector.

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna (y) above may damage the transceiver.

centronics or compatible) to

D IEC61162-1 In/Out linesʼ specications

PIN SPECIFICATIONS

IEC61162-1 OUT (+) IEC61162-1 OUT (–) IEC61162-1 IN (+) Input level: Less than 2 mA IEC61162-1 IN (–)

Output level: 5 V/40 mA maximum

(RS-422 balanced type)

(at 2 V applied)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Connections (Continued)

D Software maintenance

The Icom customer support center provides the rmware le for the transceiver’s maintenance. You can update the transceiver’s rmware through a PC.

OPC478UC

To a USB port

OPC-980

To the [NMEA 0183] connector

TRANSCEIVER

■ Antenna

A key element in the performance of any communication system 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, 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.

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Supplied accessories

Mounting bracket

Microphone

Microphone hanger and screws (3×16 mm)

The following items are sold as a set with the GM600.

PS-310

For the mounting bracket

Knob bolts Flat washers (M5)

Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5)

Sponges Accessory connectors

6 pin 8 pin

DC power cable (OPC-891A)*

*1 Used for the

transceiverʼs

operation check. (12 V DC only)

Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5)

Spare fuse (FGB 15 A)

DC power cable (OPC-2352)

Flat washers (M5)

Ferrite EMI lter

+ Tie wrap

D Accessory connectors set up

The accessory connectors are used on the accessory cables.

ACC Cable

Solder

These illustrations are for the 8-pin connector.

Be sure to set this ring to keep the waterproof capability.

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Power source connections

D Connecting to the DC power source through the PS-310

To operate the GM600, you must connect it to a 12 or 24 volt DC power source through the PS-310

supply, sold as a set with the GM600.

dc-dc power

The PS-310 converts the input voltage from the 12 or 24 volt DC power source, then provides stable 12.6 V DC, 5.5 A of continuous power to the transceiver. Select the appropriate version for your vessel power system.

• PS-310

Version Input voltage Output voltage

#01 21.6 to 31.2 V DC 12.6 V DC

#02 10.8 to 15.6 V DC 12.6 V DC

CAUTION:

Before connecting the DC power cable, conrm the

transceiver is OFF, and the DC power cable polarity is correct.

• Red: positive + terminal

• Black: negative − terminal

BE SURE to connect only the DC power cable from the PS-310, and DO NOT extend the cable length.

Screw

Flat washer

Spring washer

Mount the PS-310 securely with the 4 supplied screws.

GM600

PS-310

Ferrite

EMI lter

Tie wrap

GND (to the vesselʼs

ground system)

DC power cable

DC power cable ( Supplied with the PS-310)

Battery

(12 V or 24 V, depending on the PS-310 version.)

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Overhead mounting

See NOTE to the left.

Sponge*

■ Mounting the transceiver

The supplied universal mounting bracket with your

transceiver enables overhead or at mounting.

• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws

(M5 × 20) to a surface that is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.

• Mount the transceiver so its face is at 90° to your line of

sight when operating.

CAUTION: Keep the transceiver and microphone at least

1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation

compass.

NOTE:

• Check the installation angle; the function display may not

• When mounting the transceiver on the place that is prone

be easy to read at some angles.

to strong vibration, use the supplied sponges between the transceiver and mounting bracket to reduce the effect of the vibration.

These screws are shown as only a mounting example. Not supplied accessories.

Flat mounting

Sponge*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Sponges reduce the vibration effects.

[MIC CONNECT

Speaker

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Handset (HS-98)

q SPEAKER SWITCH

When the switch is set to the “

You can hear the receive audio from the remote controller

speaker.

” position:

IMPORTANT: When using the optional HS-98

First set the “MIC Type” item to “HS-98” in the Menu screen. Then, turn OFF the transceiver, and connect the HS-98. After turning ON the transceiver again, you can use the HS-98. (p. 81)

D Connection

Insert the connector into the [MIC CONNECTOR] on the front panel, and tighten the cable nut, as shown below.

8888

OR]

Cradle

When the switch is set to the “

Mutes the remote controller speaker output.

• You can hear the receive audio from the handset.

Put the handset into the cradle to output the receive

audio from the remote controller speaker.

w HANDSET CONNECTOR

Insert the connector into the [MIC CONNECTOR] on the

front panel.

e PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

” position:

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Specications

This specication is described when the GM600 is used with the PS-310 All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

D General

• Frequency coverage: TX 156.025–161.600 MHz

RX 156.025–162.000 MHz

156.525 MHz (CH70/DSC)

• Mode:

• Operating temp. range:

• Current drain (at 24 V): TX high (25 W) 3.3 A

• Power supply requirement: 12/24 V DC (negative ground)

PS-310 Input voltage: 21.6 to 31.2 V (#01)

• Frequency error: ±0.5 kHz (–15°C to +55°C)

• Antenna impedance: 50 ˘ nominal (Unbalanced)

• Dimensions (Projections not included):

GM600: PS-310:

• Weight (approximately):

GM600: 1.6 kg PS-310:

dc-dc power supply.

FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) –15°C to +55°C

Maximum audio 2.0 A

10.8 to 15.6 V (#02)

263 (W) × 110 (H) × 109.4 (D) mm 216 (W) × 79 (H) × 125 (D) mm

930 g

D Transmitter

• Output power: 25 W or 1 W

• Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency modulation

• Max. frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz

• Spurious emissions: Less than 0.25 µW

• Adjacent channel power: More than 70 dB

• Audio harmonic distortion: Less than 10%

(at 1 kHz, 60% deviation)

• Residual modulation: More than 40 dB

• Audio frequency response: +1 to –3 dB of 6 dB/octave range from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz

D Receiver

• Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne

• Sensitivity:

FM: –7 dBµ emf (typical) (20 dB SINAD) DSC (CH70):

• Squelch sensitivity: Less than –2 dBµ

• Intermodulation: More than 75 dB

More than 73 dBµ emf (CH70/DSC)

•

Spurious response

More than 73 dBµ emf (CH70/DSC)

•

Adjacent channel selectivity:

More than 73 dBµ emf (CH70/DSC)

• Audio output power: More than 10 W at 10% distortion into

• Ham and noise: More than 40 dB

• Audio frequency response: +1 to –3 dB of –6 dB/octave range

: More than 75 dB

–7 dBµ emf (typical) (1% BER)

More than 75 dB

an external speaker (4 ˘ load)

from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

274

114 121.5

250

93.75

93.528

165

110

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Options

D Dimensions (Unit: mm)

GM600

• PS-310 dc-dc power supply

Provides stable 12.6 V DC output converted from a DC power source.

Version Input voltage Output voltage

#01 21.6 to 31.2 V DC 12.6 V DC

148.25

#02 10.8 to 15.6 V DC 12.6 V DC

• HS-98

handset

Provides clear audio reception during offshore conditions and comes in handy for listening privacy on board.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver.

PS-310

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

190 216

125

Icom.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

The transceiver does not turn ON.

Little or no sound comes from the speaker.

You cannot transmit, or cannot select high power

Scan does not start. • More than 2 favorite channels are not set. • Set the desired channels as Favorite

No beep sounds. • The Key Beep function is OFF. The Main screen is not

displayed at power ON. Individual or Group ID

cannot be set.

“??” blinks instead of the position and time.

• Bad connection to the power supply.

• Fuse blows.

• Squelch level is set too high.

• Volume level is set too low.

• The internal speaker is OFF.

• Some channels are set for low power or receive only by regulations.

• The output power is set to low.

• MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not set. • Set the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 9

• The entered ID code is incorrect. First digit must be set to between ʻ1ʼ and ʻ9ʼ for the Individual ID.

First digit must be set to ʻ0ʼ for the Group ID.

4 hours have passed after you manually

•

entered the position.

•

The GPS position is invalid.

• Check the connection to the transceiver and power supply.

• Repair the problem, and then replace the fuse.

• Set the squelch to the threshold point.

• Set the volume to a suitable level.

• Turn ON the internal speaker.

• Change channels.

• Push [HI/LO] to select high power.

channels.

• Turn ON the Key Beep function.

• Enter a correct ID code. pp. 23,

• Enter the position. p. 25

p. 86

p. 84

p. 15 p. 15

p. 81

pp. 13

p. 15 pp. 21,

p. 78

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

“NO POSITION” and “NO TIME” are displayed instead of the position and time.

Sensitivity is too low, and only strong signals can be heard.

The communication cannot be established.

The received DSC call content is not printed out.

The Voyage Data has not been recorded.

The transceiver is locked up, and does not respond.

The transceiver does not work.

• A GPS receiver is not

• The position and time have not been manually entered.

The antenna is defective or the coaxial

•

cable connector is shorted or cut.

•

The antenna is defective or the coaxial cable connector is shorted or cut.

•

The printer is not correctly connected, or the paper is exhausted.

• The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is not correctly connected.

• A software error has occured. • Turn OFF the DC power source, and then

• The transceiver's Phase Lock Loop is unlocked.

correctly

connected.

• Check the GPS receiver connection.

• Enter the position and time.

• Repair the problem and then reconnect to the antenna connector.

• Check the printer connection or paper. pp. 82,

• Check the VDR connection. pp. 82,

turn it ON again.

• Contact your dealer.

p. 82 p. 25

pp. 82,

p. 86

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CHANNEL LIST

• International channels

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive

01 156.050 160.650 16 156.800 156.800 62 156.125 160.725 77 156.875 156.875 1019 156.950 156.950 02 156.100 160.700 17 03 156.150 160.750 18 156.900 161.500 64 156.225 160.825 79 156.975 161.575 1078 156.925 156.925 04 156.200 160.800 19 156.950 161.550 65 156.275 160.875 80 157.025 161.625 1079 156.975 156.975 05 156.250 160.850 20 157.000 161.600 66 156.325 160.925 81 157.075 161.675 2019 161.550 161.550 06 156.300 156.300 21 157.050 161.650 67 156.375 156.375 82 157.125 161.725 2020 161.600 161.600 07 156.350 160.950 22 157.100 161.700 68 156.425 156.425 83 157.175 161.775 2078 161.525 161.525 08 156.400 156.400 23 157.150 161.750 69 156.475 156.475 84 157.225 161.825 2079 161.575 161.575 09 156.450 156.450 24 157.200 161.800 70 10 156.500 156.500 25 157.250 161.850 71 156.575 156.575 86 157.325 161.925 - - - - - - - -

11 156.550 156.550 26 157.300 161.900 72 156.625 156.625 87 157.375 157.375 - - - - - - - 12 156.600 156.600 27 157.350 161.950 73 156.675 156.675 88 157.425 157.425 - - - - - - - 13 156.650 156.650 28 157.400 162.000 74 156.725 156.725 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 156.700 156.700 60 156.025 160.625 75

156.750 156.750 61 156.075 160.675 76*3156.825 156.825 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

*1 Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board

communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 W, and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters.

DSC operation only.

The output power of channels 75 and 76 are limited to

low power (1 W) only. The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation-related communications only, and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16, e.g. by means geographical separation.

Frequency (MHz)

156.850 156.850 63 156.175 160.775 78 156.925 161.525 1020 157.000 157.000

Frequency (MHz)

156.525 156.525 85 157.275 161.875 - - - - - - - -

156.775 156.775 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Frequency (MHz)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1)

■ I/O Sentences

D Version number

IEC61162-1 Ed.4(2010-11)

D Input sentences (IEC 61162-1)

RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL, and VTG

D Input sentence description

• RMC—Recommended minimum specic GNSS data

$**RMC, hhmmss.ss, A, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x.x, x.x, ddmmyy, x.x, a, a, a*hh<CR><LF> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 UTC of position x (000000.00 to 235959.99) 8 Course over ground, degrees true (0.0 to 360.0) 2 Status (A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warning) 9 Date (010100 to 311249) 3 Latitude (0000.0000 to 9000.0000) 10 Magnetic variation, degrees (no use) 4 N/S 11 E/W

5 Longitude (00000.0000 to 18000.0000) 12

6 E/W 13 Navigational status indicator (no use) 7 Speed over ground, knots (0.0 to 100.0)

• GGA—Global positioning system (GPS) fix data

$**GGA, hhmmss.ss, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x, xx, x.x, x.x, M, x.x, M, x.x, xxxx*hh<CR><LF> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 UTC of position (000000.00 to 235959.99) 8 Horizontal dilution of precision (no use) 2 Latitude (0000.0000 to 9000.0000) 9 Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel (no use) 3 N/S 10 Unit M 4 Longitude (00000.0000 to 18000.0000) 11 Geoidal separation (no use) 5 E/W 12 Unit M 6 GPS quality indicator (1 to 5) 13 Age of differential GPS data (no use) 7 Number of satellites in use (no use) 14 Differential reference station ID (no use)

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

11 12 13

Mode indicator (A=Autonomous, D=Differential, F=Float RTK, N=No x, P=Precise, R=Real Time Kinematic, S=Simulator mode)

Icom GM600 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

DISPOSAL

IMPORTANT

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

INSTALLATION NOTE

PRECAUTIONS

COUNTRY CODE LIST ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OPERATING RULES

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel

■ Speaker Microphone ■ Software key function

■ Function display (Main screen)

PREPARATION

■ Entering the MMSI code

MENU SCREEN

■ Construction

■ Selecting a Menu item

BASIC OPERATION

■ Selecting a channel

■ Setting the Call channel

■ Receiving and transmitting

■ Backlight function

■ Microphone Lock function

■ Entering a Channel name

SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

■ Favorite channels

■ Starting a scan

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description

■ Operation

DSC OPERATION

■ DSC address ID

■ Entering the position and time

■ DSC Task mode

■ Sending a Distress call

■ Sending a Non-Distress call

■ Receiving DSC calls

■ Received Call log

■ Transmitted Call log

■ DSC Settings

MENU ITEMS

■ Menu items

■ Radio Settings

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Connections

■ Antenna

■ Fuse replacement

■ Cleaning

■ Supplied accessories

■ Power source connections

■ Mounting the transceiver

■ Handset (HS-98)

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Options

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHANNEL LIST

DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1)

■ I/O Sentences