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 efciency and the installation height should be
at least 1.76 meters above any accessible position. In the
case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable
height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously
operated for long periods if any person is within a distance
of 1.76 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any
person is touching the antenna.
It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of
3 dB is used. If higher gain antenna are required then
please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation
recommendations.
Operation:
The exposure to RF electromagnetic eld is only applicable
when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally
reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving
and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum
necessary.
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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
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Belgium
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Bulgaria
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Croatia
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5
Czech Republic
6
Cyprus
7
Denmark
8
Estonia
9
Finland
10
France
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Germany
12
Greece
13
Hungary
14
Iceland
15
Ireland
16
Italy
17
Latvia
AT
BE
BG
HR
CZ
CY
DK
EE
FI
FR
DE
GR
HU
IS
IE
IT
LV
Liechtenstein
18
Lithuania
19
Luxembourg
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Malta
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Netherlands
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Norway
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Poland
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Portugal
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Romania
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Turkey
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33
United Kingdom
LI
LT
LU
MT
NL
NO
PL
PT
RO
SK
SI
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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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
■ Conguration .........................................................................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
■ Specications ........................................................................ 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
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D Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities,
and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress
calls take priority over all others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
D Privacy
• Information overheard, but not intended for you, cannot
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 identication 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
!2
SOFTWARE KEYS
w ENTER KEY [ENT]
e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]
UP AND DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√]
r
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]
]
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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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)
r
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.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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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
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
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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
1W
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.
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PREPARATION
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■ 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 ReenteryourMMSIcodetoconrm.
Push
+
Rotate
Push
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.
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MENU SCREEN
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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
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*
These items may not be displayed, depending on the “Message Type” itemʼs option.
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*
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
1
Position*
• Latitude*
• Longitude*
1
• UTC*
Category Select a Category option.
1
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
1
1
option.
option.
Enter a destination address.
Enter your position.
1
Displays latitude data.
1
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.
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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
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• 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.
• Conguration (p. 78)
Key Beep Turn the Key Beep function
UTC Offset Set the UTC Offset.
Inactivity Timer Set the inactivity timer.
• Not DSC
Related
• DSC Related Set the inactivity timer for
• Distress
Related
• 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
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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.
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■ 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
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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
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Push
• Goes back to the previous screen, after
pushing [ENT].
t Push [MENU] to return to the Main
screen.
TIP: To conrm that your setting is
correctly set, hold down [16/C] for 1
second. (p. 13)
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■ 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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■ 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.
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■ 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.
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■ 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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■ Entering a Channel name
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You can rename each channel with a
unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10
characters.
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First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch
or Scan function, if activated.
w Rotate [CH/ENT] to select a channel.
e Push [Channel Name]
Push
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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
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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
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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
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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
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■ 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
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■ 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
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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].
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• The entered Individual ID and
name are added to the ID list.
i Push [MENU] to return to the Main
screen.
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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.
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Push
Rotate
Push
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t After entering all 9 digits, push [ENT].
y Enter the desired ID name.
Push
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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.
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Push
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