Icom IC-M220, IC-M220G Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS

|M220 |M220G

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

■ IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and

completely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M220, IC-M220G.

This instruction manual includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details.

■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

RWARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

DEFINITION

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.

■ FEATURES

z Flexible installation with a compact body z Easy user interface

The transceiver is equipped with a

screen for easy readability and easy-touse user interface.

z Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions

Convenient functions that enable you

to monitor the Distress channel (Ch

16) while receiving on another channel (Dualwatch), or while receiving on another channel, and the Call channel (Tri-watch).

z Built-in Class D DSC function

The transceiver has the DSC functions

for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general DSC calls such as Individual calls, All ships calls, Group calls, and so on.

z Built-in GPS receiver

IC-M220G)

(For only the

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not

limited to, res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural disasters,

disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. AquaQuake is a trademark of Icom Incorporated. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16, or, transmit your Distress call using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on Channel 70.

D USING CHANNEL 16

1. Push [16/C] to switch to Channel 16.

2. While holding down [PTT], give the appropriate information as follows:

z “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” z “THIS IS ” (name of vessel). z Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel

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

z “LOCATED AT ” (your position). z State the nature of the distress and assistance required. z Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

D USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING

1. Lift up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until the 3 short beeps and then one long beep sound.

Key cover

2. Wait for an acknowledgment from another station.

3. After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected.

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

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■ RADIO OPERATION WARNING

Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest

WARNING

on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels.

For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius.

Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons (such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from

antenna eld by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance

from the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allowable MPE level set by FCC.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.

point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5 meter distance is based

Determining MPE Radius THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RADIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■ AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO

Icom exige que l’opérateur radio se conforme aux exigences de la FCC en matière d’exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne

omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être xée à

une distance minimale de 5 mètres (mesurée depuis le point le plus bas de l’antenne) verticalement au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le

personnel qui peut s’y trouver. Il s’agit de la distance de sécurité minimale prévue pour satisfaire aux exigences de conformité en matière d’exposition aux RF. Cette distance de 5 mètres est établie en fonction de l’exposition maximale

admissible sécuritaire de 3 mètres établie par la FCC, à laquelle on ajoute la hauteur d’un

adulte (2 mètres); cette distance convient pour tous les navires.

Dans le cas des embarcations sans structure convenable, l’antenne doit être xée de façon à maintenir une distance minimale de 1 mètre verticalement entre cette antenne

(mesurée depuis son point le plus bas) et la tête de toute personne présente; toutes

les personnes présentes doivent se tenir à l’extérieur d’un rayon d’exposition maximale

admissible de 3 mètres.

Ne pas émettre à l’aide de la radio et de l’antenne lorsque des personnes se trouvent à l’intérieur du rayon d’exposition maximale admissible de cette antenne, à moins que ces

personnes (comme le conducteur ou l’opérateur radio) ne soient protégées du champ

de l’antenne par un écran métallique relié à la masse. Le rayon d’exposition maximale admissible équivaut à la distance minimale que cette personne doit maintenir entre elle

et l’axe de l’antenne pour éviter une exposition aux RF supérieure au niveau d’exposition

maximale admissible xé par la FCC.

LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON D’EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT DE RF SUPÉRIEURE À L’EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE FIXÉE PAR LA FCC. L’OPÉRATEUR RADIO EST RESPONSABLE D’ASSURER QUE LES LIMITES D’EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE SOIENT RESPECTÉES EN TOUT TEMPS PENDANT LA TRANSMISSION RADIO. L’OPÉRATEUR RADIO DOIT S’ASSURER QU’AUCUNE PERSONNE PRÉSENTE NE SE SITUE À L’INTÉRIEUR DU RAYON D’EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE.

Établir le rayon d’exposition maximale admissible ON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D’EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE EST D’ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPULÉ DANS LE BULLETIN OET 65 DE LA FCC. CETTE DISTANCE ESTIMÉE TIENT COMPTE D’UN SYSTÈME INSTALLÉ SUR UN NAVIRE UTILISANT LA PUISSANCE MAXIMALE DE LA RADIO ET DES ANTENNES DONT LE GAIN MAXIMAL EST DE 9dBi. Determining MPE Radius THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RADIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM.

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■ FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION: Changes or modications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by

Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

■ INFORMATION FCC

Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites xées pour un appareil

numérique de classe A, conformément au point 15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces limites

sont dénies de façon à fournir une protection raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable

lorsque cet appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. S’il n’a pas été installé conformément aux instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les communications radio.

L’utilisation de cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle peut provoquer un brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas l’utilisateur sera tenu de corriger la situation à ses frais.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou modication, non expressément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler l’autorisation de l’utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la réglementation FCC.

■ NOTE

A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the USA version transceiver.

To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker

must be afxed in such a location as to be

readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.

WARNING STICKER

WARNING.

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■ PRECAUTIONS

R WARNING! NEVER connect the

transceiver directly to an AC outlet. This

may cause a re or an electric shock.

R WARNING! NEVER connect the

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

connection could cause a re or damage

the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC

power cable polarity. This could cause a

re or damage the equipment.

R WARNING! NEVER cut the DC power

cable between the DC power connector on the transceiver’s rear panel and the fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the

transceiver during a lightning storm. It may

result in an electric shock, cause a re or

damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power source and antenna before a storm.

R WARNING! NEVER place the

transceiver where normal operation of the vessel may be hindered, or where it could cause bodily injury.

CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas with temperatures below –20°C ~ +60°C (–4ºF ~ +140ºF), or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as a dashboard.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents

such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning.

This could damage the equipment surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

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

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7 requirements for waterproof protection*. However, once the transceiver or microphone has been dropped, or the waterproof seal is cracked or damaged, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the case or the waterproof seal. * Except for the DC power connector,

NMEA In/Out leads and AF Out leads.

NOTE: Install the transceiver and/or microphone more than 1 meter from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

NOTE: Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by

unauthorized persons.

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■ PRÉCAUTIONS

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS relier

l’émetteur-récepteur à une prise CA. Cela

pourrait provoquer un choc électrique ou un incendie.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS

brancher l’émetteur-récepteur sur une

source d’alimentation supérieure à 16 V

CC, comme une batterie de 24 V. Cela pourrait endommager l’émetteur-récepteur.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS

inverser la polarité du câble d’alimentation

CC lors de la connexion à une source

d’alimentation. Cela pourrait endommager l’émetteur-récepteur.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS

couper le câble d’alimentation CC entre la prise CC a l’arrière de l’émetteur-récepteur et le porte-fusible. L’émetteur-récepteur peut être endommagé par la suite en cas de connexion inappropriée.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS utiliser

l’émetteur-récepteur durant un orage. Cela risquerait de provoquer un choc électrique, un incendie ou d’endommager l’émetteurrécepteur. Toujours débrancher la source d’alimentation et l’antenne avant une tempête.

R AVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS

installer l’émetteur-récepteur à un

emplacement où il pourrait gêner le fonctionnement normal du navire ou provoquer des blessures corporelles.

R MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS utiliser ou

placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des zones où la temperature est inférieure à –20° ou supérieure à +60° ou dans des zones

soumises au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau de bord.

MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS utiliser de dissolvants agressifs tels que du

Benzène ou de l’alcool lors du nettoyage,

car ils endommageraient les surfaces de l’émetteur-récepteur. Si l’émetteurrécepteur est poussiéreux ou sale,

nettoyez-le avec un tissu doux et sec.

MISE EN GARDE : La face arrière de la VHF chauffe en cas d’utilisation continue sur une longue durée.

MISE EN GARDE : L’émetteur-récepteur

est étanche conformément à la norme

IPX7*. L’étanchéité ne peut plus être garantie après une chute de l’appareil en

raison des risques de ssures du boîtier, de

dégradation du joint d’étanchéité, etc. * Les connecteurs sur le panneau arrière ne

sont pas étanche IPX7.

REMARQUE: INSTALLER la VHF et le

microphone à au moins 1 m du compas de

route du navire.

REMARQUE: Placer l’émetteur-récepteur hors de portée des enfants pour éviter toute utilisation inopinée.

Si la face avant est exposée à de l’eau de

mer, ASSUREZ-VOUS DE LE NETTOYER ENTIEREMENT AVEC DE L’EAU DOUCE

lorsque la protection étanche sur le panneau avant fonctionne. Dans le cas contraire, les touches et le commutateur risquent de ne plus fonctionner en raison de la cristallisation du sel.

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■ RECOMMENDATION

ENT

DISTRESS

ENT

BACK

EXIT

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the

transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become unusable, due to salt

crystallization.

NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water) cloth, then, dry it before operating. The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the case or microphone is cracked or broken, the microphone connector is not screwed in completely, or the transceiver has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.

■ KEY ICON DESCRIPTION

The keys are described in this manual as follows:

The keys that have an words or letters on them are described with the characters “[ ]”. Example: [MENU], [CLR]

The Software Keys are described with the words or letters on a dark background such as Push the key below the desired function.

You can use the following keys on the Menu screen.

Select

Enter

Go to the next tree level

Go back to the previous tree level

Cancel

Exit

FUNCTION ACTION

. The function of the keys are shown at the bottom of the display.

Push [▼] or [▲].

Push [ENT],

Push [CLR],

Push [CLR].

Push [MENU] or

, or [►].

, or [◄].

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■ TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ IMPORTANT ......................................ii

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

■ FEATURES ........................................ii

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

■ RADIO OPERATION WARNING .......iv

■ AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES

OPÉRATEURS RADIO ..................... v

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

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

■ NOTE ................................................vi

■ PRECAUTIONS ...............................vii

■ PRÉCAUTIONS ..............................viii

■ RECOMMENDATION .......................ix

■ KEY ICON DESCRIPTION ...............ix

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

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

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

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

■ Software Keys ................................... 4

3 PREPARATION .................................... 6

■ Entering the MMSI code....................6

4 BASIC OPERATION ............................7

■ Selecting a channel ........................... 7

■ W

eather channels and Weather Alert

■ Adjusting the volume level ................9

■ Adjusting the squelch level................9

■ A

djusting the backlight or the display

contrast ............................................. 9

■ Setting the Call channel .................. 10

■ Receiving and transmitting .............. 10

■ Aq

uaQuake Water Draining function

■ Editing a channel name................... 11

5 SCAN OPERATION ...........................12

■ Scan types ......................................12

■ Setting Favorite channels................13

■ Starting a scan ................................ 13

6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ................ 14

■ Description ...................................... 14

■ Operation ........................................14

7 D

IGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

■ DSC address ID .............................. 15

■ Sending DSC calls (other)...............20

■ Receiving DSC calls (Distress) ....... 28

■ Receiving DSC calls (other) ............ 29

■ DSC Log..........................................33

■ Multiple-task mode .......................... 34

■ DSC Settings...................................36

.. 8

.. 11

.. 15

8 MENU SCREEN ................................. 38

■ Using the Menu screen ................... 38

■ Menu items description ................... 40

9 C

ONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Supplied accessories ...................... 43

■ Connecting the microphone ............ 43

■ Connections .................................... 44

■ Connecting to the MA-500TR..........45

■ Fuse replacement ...........................45

■ Cleaning .......................................... 45

■ Mounting the transceiver ................. 46

■ MBF-5 installation ...........................47

10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .... 48

■ Specications .................................. 48

■ Options ............................................ 48

11 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 49

12 CHANNEL LIST .................................50

13 TEMPLATE ......................................... 51

INDEX...................................................... 53

.. 43

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OPERATING RULES

D Priorities

• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.

• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

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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 must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a ShipRadiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign

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

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

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

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.

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

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel

Function display (p.3)Speaker

1 2 3

1DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS]

Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a

Distress call.

2ENTER KEY [ENT]

Push to set the entered data, selected

item, and so on.

3LEFT/RIGHT KEYS [◄]/[►]

• Push to scroll the Software Key functions. (pp. 4 ~ 5)

• Push to select a character or number in the entry mode. (pp. 6, 11, 15~16)

4UP/DOWN KEYS [▲]/[▼]

• Push to select an operating channel, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. (pp. 7)

• Push to select a character or number in the entry mode. (pp. 11, 15~16)

5CLEAR KEY [CLR]

Push to cancel the entered data, or to

return to the previous screen.

6POWER/VOLUME/SQUELCH KEY

[PWR/VOL/SQL]

• Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF.

• Push once to display the volume level setting screen. (p. 9)

• Push twice to display the squelch level setting screen. (p. 9)

7MENU KEY [MENU]

Push to display or close the Menu

screen.

Microphone



5 6

89

8CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY

[16/C]

• Push to select Channel 16. (p. 7)

• Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 7)

9SOFTWARE KEYS (pp.4 ~ 5)

 Scrollthekeyfunctionspushing[◄]or

[►],thenpusheitherofthe4software

keys to select the function displayed at the bottom of the display.

MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

CAUTION: Be sure that the

microphone connector is tightened completely (rotate clockwise) to maintain the transceiver’s waterproof protection.

PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 10)

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

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■ Function Display

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1 2







1STATUS INDICATOR (p. 10)

• TX: Displayed while transmitting.

• BUSY: Displayed while receiving, or the squelch is open.

2POWER INDICATOR (p. 5)

• 25W: High power

• 1W: Low power

3CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR

(pp.7~8)

Displays the selected channel group, INT

(International), USA, CAN (Canada), WX (Weather channel).

L The selectable channels differ,

depending on the version or presetting.

L When the WX-Alert is set to ON, “

displayed. (For only the USA version)

4STATUS INDICATOR

• STBY: Standby mode.

• RT: Displayed when the channel

is changed while receiving or transmitting a signal.

5GPS ICON

• Displayed when valid GPS position

data is received.

• Blinks while no position data is

received.

6MAIL ICON (p. 33)

• Displayed when there is an unread

DSC message.

• Blinks until one of the called messages

is read.

9  



7CHANNEL SWITCH ICON (p. 36)

Displayed when the “CH Auto SW” is set to

“Ignore after 10 sec.” or “Manual.”

8LOCAL INDICATOR

Displayed when the RF Attenuation is ON.

(For only the USA version)

9FAVORITE CHANNEL (p. 13)

Displayed when a Favorite channel is

selected.

CALL CHANNEL (p. 10)

Displayed when a Call channel is selected.

DUPLEX CHANNEL

Displayed when a Duplex channel is

” is

selected.

OPERATING CHANNEL NUMBER

(pp. 7, 11)

Displays the selected operating channel

number.

L “A” or “B” is displayed when a simplex

channel is selected.

SOFTWARE KEYS FUNCTION

DISPLAY (p. 4 ~ 5)

The functions of each keys are

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

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(☞Continued on the next page)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function Display (Continued)

POSITION/TIME READOUTS

Readouts the current position and time

when valid GPS data is received, or when manually entered.

Received GPS data:

• “NO POS NO TIME” is displayed if no GPS data has been received, and then a warning message is displayed for 2 minutes after turning ON the transceiver.

• “??” blinks if no GPS data is received for 30 seconds after receiving valid GPS data, and then “??” and a warning message are displayed after 10 minutes.

• A warning message is displayed if no GPS data is received for 4 hours after receiving valid GPS data.

Manually entered GPS data:

• A manually entered GPS data is valid for 23.5 hours, and then a warning message is displayed.

SCAN INDICATOR

• “SCAN” or “SCAN 16” is displayed while scanning. (p. 13)

• “DW” or “TW” and the watched channel number is displayed while using the Dualwatch or Tri-watch function. (p. 14)

(p. 16)

■ Software Keys

Various often-used functions are assigned to the Software Keys for easy access. The functions’ icons are displayed above the Software Keys, as shown below.

D Selecting a Software Key

function

Push[◄]or[►]toslidethroughthe

selectable functions that are assigned to the Software Keys. Push the Software Key under the function’s icon to select the function.

NOTE: The displayed icons or their order may differ, depending on the transceiver version or the presetting. When the MMSI code is not set, the Software Keys for the DSC function are not displayed.

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D Software key functions

DISTRESS

DTRS

OTHER DSC

OTH

TASK

SCAN

HI/LO

CH/WX

CHAN

LO/DX

AQUA



NAME

BKLT

LOG

Key Function

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

ofdistress,thenpushthe[DISTRESS](redkey)tomake

a call.

the USA version)

Distress

Other DSC

Task

Scan

Dualwatch / Tri-watch

High/Low

Channel/ Weather channel

Low/DX

AquaQuake

Favorite channel

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.

Push to compose an Individual call, Group call, All Ships call or a Test call.

the USA version) (For only the USA version) Displayed only in the Multiple-task mode. Push to display the task list.

Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.

Push to start or stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

Push to set the output power to high or low. Some channels are set to only low power.

Push to select regular channels or Weather channels.

L The Weather channel is for only the USA version.

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

this key to return to the regular channel mode.

(For only the USA version) Push to turn the Attenuator ON or OFF.

Hold down to turn ON the AquaQuake function to clear water from the speaker grill.

Push to set or release the displayed channel as a Favorite channel.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

is displayed in the Multiple-task mode. (For only

is displayed for other versions.

Reference

p. 18

p. 20

p. 34

p. 13

p. 14

p. 19

p. 8

—

p. 11

p. 13

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Channel Name

Backlight

LOG

Push to edit the name of the displayed channel.

Push to display the backlight brightness adjustment screen.

L Whileintheadjustmentmode,push[▲]/[▼][◄]/[►]to

adjust the brightness of the display and keys’ backlight to

between 1 and 7, or OFF.

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

p. 11

p. 9

p. 33

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PREPARATION

■ Entering the MMSI code

The Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI: DSC self ID) code consists of 9 digits.

You can only enter the code when turning ON the transceiver for the rst time.

This initial code can be entered only once.

After entering, it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been entered, doing the steps below is not necessary.

1. Hold down [PWR] to turn ON the transceiver.

• Three short beeps sound, and “Push [ENT] to Register your MMSI” is displayed.

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

• The “MMSI Input” screen is displayed.

L Push [CLR] twice to skip the entry.

If you skip the entry, you cannot make a DSC call. To enter the code after skipping, turn OFF the power, and then turn it ON again.

3. Enter the MMSI code.

TIP:

• Select a number using [◄] and [►].

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected number.

• Select “←” or “→” on the screen to move the cursor.

4. Repeat step 3 to enter all 9 digits.

5. Push the software key below code.

• The “Conrmation” screen is displayed.

6. Enter your MMSI code again to confirm.

to set the entered

7. Push

• When your MMSI code is successfully entered, “MMSI

Successfully Registered” is briey displayed, and then

enters the operating screen.

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

to set the entered code.

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■ Selecting a channel

CHAN

CH/WX

CHAN

CH/WX

CHAN

CH/WX

CHAN

CH/WX

EXIT

BASIC OPERATION

D Regular Channel

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

D Channel 16

Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used to establish the initial contact with a station, and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While in the standby mode, you must monitor Channel 16.

z Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.

L To return to the previously selected channel, push [◄]

or [►] to display software key below

, and then push the

D Call channel

Each Channel Group has separate leisure-use Call channels. The Call channel is scanned during Tri-watch. The Call channels can be selected and used to store your most often used channels in each Channel Group, for quick recall.

See page 10 for details on setting the Call channel.

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

channel.

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

L To return to the previously selected channel, push [◄]

or [►] to display software key below

, and then push the

D Selecting a Channel Group

Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select a Channel Group for USA, International, and Canadian, depending on the transceiver version.

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Channel Group

1. Push [MENU].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Radio Settings,” and then push [ENT].

3. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Channel Group,” and then push [ENT].

• The “CHANNEL GROUP” screen is displayed.

4. Push [▲] or [▼] select a Channel Group, and then push [ENT].

5. Push

6. The selected Channel Group’s icon is displayed on the operating screen.

to exit the Menu screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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CH/WX

BASIC OPERATION

■ Weather channels and Weather Alert

The USA version transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. The transceivers are capable* of monitoring broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. *When used within range of the broadcasts.

D Selecting a Weather channel

1. Push

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

the Channel Group.

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

The Weather channel list

channel

1 162.550 6 162.500 2 162.400 7 162.525 3 162.475 8 161.650 4 162.425 9 161.775 5 162.450 10 163.275

Frequency

(MHz)

channel

Frequency

(MHz)

D Setting the Weather Alert

To receive the weather alert, set the WX Alert to “On with Scan” or “On.”

[MENU] > Radio Settings > WX Alert

1. Push [MENU].

2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Radio Settings,” and then push [ENT].

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

• The “WX Alert” screen is displayed.

4. Select “On with Scan” or “On.”

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

” blinks until you push a key after detecting an

L “WX

alert.

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■ Adjusting the volume level

EXIT

1. Push [VOL].

• The volume adjustment screen is displayed.

2. Push [▲], [▼], [◄], or [►] to adjust the audio volume level.

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

automatically closes.

BASIC OPERATION

1 2 3 4

■ Adjusting the squelch level

Squelch enables the audio to be heard only while receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A higher level blocks weak signals, so that you can receive only stronger signals. A lower level enables you to hear weak signals.

1. Push [VOL] twice.

• The squelch level adjustment screen is displayed.

2. Push [▲], [▼], [◄], or [►] to adjust the squelch level.

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

automatically closes.

■ Adjusting the backlight or the display contrast

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

[MENU] > Conguration > Backlight

[MENU] > Conguration > Display Contrast

2. Push [▲], [▼], [ENT] to set.

3. Push

[◄], or [►] to adjust, and then push

to exit the Menu screen.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Setting the Call channel

By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. You can set your most often-used channel as your Call channel in each Channel Group for quick recall.

1. Open the “CALL CHANNEL” screen.

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Call Channel

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

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

4. Push

to exit the Menu screen.

■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may

damage the transceiver.

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

• The channel number and name are briey displayed.

(Only when “CH Close-up” is ON.)

is displayed while receiving a signal.

2. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.

• is displayed while transmitting.

3. Release [PTT] to receive.

1Select a channel

2Hold down [PTT]

and speak into the microphone

3Release [PTT] to

receive

TIP: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause for a second after holding down [PTT] and hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and then speak at your normal voice level.

NOTE: The Time-out Timer function cuts OFF transmission after 5 minutes of continuously transmitting, to prevent prolonged transmission.

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BASIC OPERATION

AQUA

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■ AquaQuake Water Draining function

Water in the speaker grill may mufe the sound coming from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker cone.

CAUTION: DO NOT use the AquaQuake Water Draining function when an external speaker is connected.

1 2 3

1. Push [◄] or [►] to display

2. Hold down

• A low frequency vibration beep sounds to drain the

water, regardless of the volume level setting.

L This function is activated for a maximum of 10

seconds, even if you continue to hold down

3. Release the key to turn OFF the function.

to turn ON the function.

■ Editing a channel name

You can edit the name of each operating channel and weather channel, using numbers, uppercase letters, symbols, and a space. This enables easy recognition of the channels or stations. All VHF marine channels are set with default names.

L You can edit channel names only when the “CH Close-up” is set to ON.

[MENU] > Radio Settings > CH Close-up

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

2. Push [◄] or [►] to display

L You cannot edit a channel name during Dualwatch,

Tri-watch, or a scan.

3. Push

• The “CHANNEL NAME” screen is displayed.

4. Edit the channel name.

5. Push

operating screen.

TIP:

• Push

to save the edited name and return to the

to display numbers, or

to display characters.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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

• Select “◄” or “►” on the screen to scroll.

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected character.

• Select “←” or “→” on the screen to move the cursor.

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SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types

You can nd ongoing communication by scanning the Favorite channels.

Before starting a scan :

• Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite channels. (p. 13)

L Only the Favorite channels are scanned.

• Set the scan type to “Priority Scan” or “Normal Scan” on the “Radio Settings” screen.

(p. 41)

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Scan Type

Normal Scan

Sequentially searches through all Favorite channels. Channel 16 is not scanned unless it is set as a Favorite channel.

CH 04

CH 03

CH 02

CH 01

Priority Scan

Sequentially searches through all Favorite channels, while also periodically checking Channel 16.

CH 04

CH 03

CH 16

CH 02

CH 01

When a signal is received:

On Channel 16: The scan pauses until the signal disappears. On a channel other than Channel 16: The scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal

CH 05

WX*

CH 05

WX*

* For the USA version. When the Weather

Alert function is ON, the previously selected Weather channel is also scanned.

* For the USA version. When the Weather

Alert function is ON, the previously selected Weather channel is also scanned.

disappears.

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■ Setting Favorite channels



SCAN

SCAN OPERATION

You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them as Favorite channels. You can set Favorite channels in each Channel Group.

1. Select a Channel Group on the Menu screen. (p. 7)

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Channel Group

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

3. Push [◄] or [►] to display

4. Push

• The selected channel is set as a Favorite channel, and “ ” is displayed. L To cancel the setting, push

TIP: You can set all channels as Favorite channels, clear all settings, or reset to the defaults. By default, some channels are preset as Favorite channels. The preset channels differ, depending on the transceiver version.

again.

■ Starting a scan

Example: Starting a Normal Scan.

1. Select a Channel Group on the Menu screen. (p. 7)

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Channel Group

2. Push [◄] or [►] to display

3. Push

• The scan starts.

• “ ” is displayed during a Normal Scan, and

“ ” is displayed during a Priority Scan.

• “ ” and “ ” are displayed when a signal is

received.

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

disappears, or resumes after 5 seconds, depending on the Scan Timer setting in “Radio Settings.”

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

received on Channel 16 during a Priority scan.

4. To stop the scan, push

TIP: To properly receive signals, be sure to adjust the squelch to a suitable level.

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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description

Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to periodically check Channel 16 while you are operating on another channel.

Dualwatch

Operating

channel

CH 16

Tri-watch

Call

channel

Operating

channel

CH 16

Periodically checks Channel 16 while operating on another channel.

When a signal is received: On Channel 16: Dualwatch/Tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal

disappears.

On the Call channel: Tri-watch switches to Dualwatch until the signal on the Call

channel disappears.

Periodically checks Channel 16 and the Call channel while operating on another channel.

■ Operation

1. Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch on the Menu screen.

[MENU] > Radio Settings > Dual/Tri-Watch

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

3. Push [◄] or [►] to display

4. Push

5. To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push

(Tri-watch).

• Dualwatch or Tri-watch starts.

• “

displayed for Tri-watch.

L “

the Call channel.

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

received on Channel 16.

” is displayed for Dualwatch, or “ ” is

” is displayed when a signal is received on

again.

(Dualwatch) or

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

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■ DSC address ID

D Entering an Individual or Group ID

You can enter a total of 60 Individual IDs and 30 Group IDs, and assign names to them of up to 10 characters.

1. Open the “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “Group ID” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Individual ID

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Group ID

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

2. Push

• The ID entry screen is displayed.

3. Enter an Individual or Group ID.

TIP:

• Select a number using [◄]/[►].

• Push [ENT] to set the selected number.

• Select “←” or “→” on the screen to move the cursor.

NOTE:

• For a Group ID, the rst digit is xed as “0.”

• For any coast station ID, the rst two digits are

xed as “0.”

4. Push

• The name entry screen is displayed.

5. Enter the ID’ s name.

TIP:

• Push use characters and letters.

to use numbers, and push

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

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

• Select “◄” or “►” on the screen to scroll.

• Push [ENT] to enter the selected character.

• Select “←” or “→” on the screen to move the cursor.

6. After entering, push

previous screen.

• The entered name is displayed.

to save, and return to the

17 18

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DEL

CANCEL

EDIT

FIN

EXIT

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Deleting an entered ID

(Example: Deleting an Individual ID: STATION 2)

1. Open the “INDIVIDUAL ID” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Individual ID

2. Select “STATION 2,” and then push

• “Are You Sure?” is displayed.

3. Push

L Push

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

to delete.

to cancel the deletion.

TIP: You can edit an ID and its name by pushing in step 2.

■ Entering the position and time

A Distress call should include the vessel’s position, date, and time. If no GPS data is received, manually enter the position and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time.

NOTE:

• The manual entry is disabled while valid GPS data is received.

• The manually entered position and time is valid only for 23.5 hours, or until turning OFF the transceiver.

1. Open the “POSITION INPUT” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Position Input

2. Enter the latitude.

TIP:

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

[▼]/[◄]/[►].

• Select “←” or “→” on the screen to move the cursor.

• Push [ENT] or

3. Enter the longitude and the UTC time.

L See the TIP in step 2 to enter.

4. Push

5. Push

• The “DSC Settings” screen is displayed.

to set the entered position and time. to return to the standby screen.

to save the selected number.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

ALARM OFF

CANCEL

■ Sending DSC calls (Distress)

A Distress call should be sent if, in the opinion of the captain, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance.

NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.

1 2 3

D Simple call

1. Confirm that no Distress call is being received.

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

for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short countdown beeps

and a long beep sound.

• The backlight blinks.

Key cover

3. After sending, wait for an Acknowledgment call.

• “Waiting for ACK” is displayed.

• The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5

minutes, until an Acknowledgement is received, or a

Distress Cancel call is sent.

4. When you receive an Acknowledgment, an alarm sounds. Push

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

5. Hold down [PTT], and then explain your situation.

6. After you have finished your conversation, push

to return to the operating screen.

to turn OFF the alarm.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

TIP: A default Distress alert contains:

• Nature of distress: Undesignated distress

• Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that is held for 23.5 hours, or until you turn OFF the transceiver.

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DISTRESS

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Regular call

Select the nature of the Distress call to include in the Regular Distress call.

1. Push

• The “DISTRESS” screen is displayed.

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

3. Select the nature of the Distress, and then push

[ENT]. (Example: Flooding)

• The setting is saved and returns to the previous screen. L If no valid GPS data is being received, select

“Position,” and then enter the latitude, longitude, and UTC. See “Entering the position and time” on page 16 for details.

4. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] (the red button) for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short

countdown beeps and a long beep sound.

•

The backlight blinks.

5. After sending, wait for an Acknowledgment.

• “Waiting for ACK” is displayed. L The Distress call is automatically sent every 3.5 to 4.5

minutes, until an Acknowledgment is received, or a

Distress Cancel call is sent. (p. 19)

6. When you receive an Acknowledgment, an alarm sounds. Push

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

7. Hold down [PTT] to communicate.

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

“Distress” item on the Menu screen.

to turn OFF the alarm.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

CONTINUE

FINISH

STBY

CANCEL

RESEND

PAUSE

INFO

STBY

INFO

HIST

HI/LO

D Distress Cancel call

If you have accidentally made a Distress call, or made an incorrect Distress call, send a

Distress Cancel call to cancel the call as soon as possible while waiting for an Acknowledgement. Be sure to report the purpose of the cancellation.

1. While waiting for an Acknowledgement, push

• The screen to the right is displayed.

2. Push

• The Distress Cancel call is sent.

• Channel 16 is automatically selected.

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

L You can display the wording of the cancellation by

pushing [▼].

4. After communicating, push

L The screen to the right is displayed.

CANCEL

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

5. Push

• Returns to the operating screen.

to finish the Distress Cancel call.

D Distress call Software Key description

While waiting for an Acknowledgement:

: Cancels the Distress call and

enables you to send a Cancel call.

: Enables you to resend the

Distress call by holding down [DISTRESS] again.

: Pauses the countdown to resend

the next Distress call.

: Displays the information of the

Distress call that you have sent.

After receiving an Acknowledgement:

: Closes the Distress operation, and

returns to the operating screen.

: Displays the information

of the received Distress

Acknowledgement.

: Displays the “DISTRESS

HISTORY.”

Changes the output power.

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OTHER DSC

CALL

ALARM OFF

STBY

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

■ Sending DSC calls (other)

NOTE: To ensure proper DSC operation, be sure to correctly adjust the “CH 70 SQL

Level” item on the Menu screen. (p. 37)

D Sending an Individual call

An Individual call enables you to send a DSC signal to only a specic station. You can communicate after receiving the Acknowledgement “Able to comply.”

1. Push

• The “OTHER DSC” screen is displayed.

L You can also display the “OTHER DSC” screen by

selecting the “Other DSC” item on the Menu screen.

2. Select “Type,” and then push [ENT].

3. Select “Individual Call,” and then push [ENT].

• Returns to the “OTHER DSC” screen.

4. Select “Address,” and then push [ENT].

5. Select the station to send an Individual call to, and then push [ENT].

• Returns to the “OTHER DSC” screen. L You can also select “Manual Input” to manually enter

the target station ID.

6. Select “Channel,” and then push [ENT].

7. Select a channel to assign, and then push [ENT].

L The assigned channels are preset by default.

8. Push

•

“Transmitting Individual Call” is displayed, and then “Waiting for ACK” is displayed.

L If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until

the channel becomes clear.

to send the Individual call.

9. When you receive an Acknowledgement “Able to

10. Push

11. Hold down [PTT] to communicate.

comply”:

• An alarm sounds.

• The screen to the right is displayed.

• The channel assigned in step 7 is automatically

selected.

L If the called station cannot use the channel that you

assigned, a different channel is selected by the other station.

TIP: If you received an Acknowledgement “Unable to comply”:

1. Push

• The Acknowledge information is displayed.

2. Push

to turn OFF the alarm.

, and then

to return to the operating screen.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

ALARM OFF

ACPT

ABLE

IGN

ABLE, UNABLE

NEW CH

ABLE

UNABLE

NEW CH

CALL

D Sending an Individual Acknowledgement

When you have received an Individual call (p. 29), send an Acknowledgement to the calling station. When the Auto Ack is set to “Manual,” you can select an appropriate

acknowledgement type.

1. While an Individual call is being received, push

• The received call’s information is displayed.

2. Push

• The Acknowledgement category screen is displayed. L If you want to send an Acknowledgement “Able to

L If you cannot communicate, and want to return to the

3. Push

Acknowledgement type.

(Able to Comply)

(Unable to

Comply):

(Propose

New CH)

to turn OFF the alarm.

comply” right away, push

operating screen, push

, or

Sends an Acknowledgement without any

changes.

Sends an Acknowledgement but cannot

communicate.

Able to communicate but proposes

another channel. Specify the channel by

pushing [▲] or [▼]. (Example: Channel 69)

to select the

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

4. Push

to send the Acknowledgement.

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OTHER DSC

CALL

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

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, if they are within range, use the All Ships

Call.

1. Push

• The “OTHER DSC” screen is displayed. L You can also display the “OTHER DSC” screen by

selecting the “Other DSC” item on the Menu screen.

2. Select “Type,” and then push [ENT].

• The “MESSAGE TYPE” screen is displayed.

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

• The All Ships call is selected, and returns to the

“OTHER DSC” screen.

4. Select “Category,” and then push [ENT].

• The “CATEGORY” screen is displayed.

5. Select a category of the call, and the push [ENT].

• The category is set, and returns to the “OTHER DSC”

screen.

6. Select “Channel,” and then push [ENT].

7. Select the channel to assign, and then push [ENT].

L The assigned channels are preset by default.

8. Push

• “Transmitting All Ships Call” is displayed, and then the

assigned channel is automatically selected.

L If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until

the channel becomes clear.

9. Hold down [PTT] to communicate.

to send the All Ships call.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

OTHER DSC

CALL

D Sending a Group call

A Group call enables you to send a DSC call to only a specic group.

L You can send a Group call to a pre-entered group address, or manually enter the address

before sending. (p. 15)

1. Push

• The “OTHER DSC” screen is displayed. L You can also display the “OTHER DSC” screen by

selecting the “Other DSC” item on the Menu screen.

2. Select “Type,” and then push [ENT].

• The “MESSAGE TYPE” screen is displayed.

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

• The Group call is selected, and returns to the “OTHER

DSC” screen.

4. Select “Address,” and then push [ENT].

• The “ADDRESS” screen is displayed.

5. Select the group to send a Group call, and then push [ENT].

L You can also select “Manual Input” to manually enter

the target group.

6. Select “Channel,” and then push [ENT].

7. Select the channel to assign, and then push [ENT].

L The assigned channels are preset by default.

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

8. Push

• “Transmitting Group Call” is displayed, and then the assigned channel is automatically selected.

L If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until

the channel becomes clear.

9. Hold down [PTT] to communicate.

to send the Group call.

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OTHER DSC

CALL

ALARM OFF

STBY

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Sending a Test call

You should avoid testing calls on the exclusive DSC Distress channels and safety calling

channels. When you cannot avoid testing on a Distress or safety channel, you should indicate that these are test calls.

Normally the Test call would require no further communications between the two stations

involved.

1. Push

• The “Other DSC” screen is displayed. L You can also display the “Other DSC” screen by

selecting the “Other DSC” item on the Menu screen.

2. Select “Test,” and then push [ENT].

• The Test call is selected, and returns to the “OTHER

DSC” screen.

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

• The “ADDRESS” screen is displayed.

4. Select a station to send the Test call to.

L You can also select “Manual Input” to manually enter

the calling station.

5. Push

L If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until

the channel becomes clear.

6. When you receive an Acknowledgement:

• An alarm sounds.

• The screen to the right is displayed.

7. Push

• The Acknowledgement information is displayed.

8. Push

• The received call’s information is displayed.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

9. Push

to send the Test call.

to turn OFF the alarm.

to return to the operating screen.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

ALARM OFF

ACPT

ACK

CALL

STBY

D Sending a Test Acknowledgement

By default, when you receive a Test call, the Auto ACK function automatically sends an Acknowledgement to the calling station (p. 36). If the function is set to “Manual,” do the following steps to send an Acknowledgement.

1. After a Test call is being received, push turn OFF the alarm.

2. Push

• The received call’s information is displayed.

1 2 3 4

3. Push

• The “Test ACK” conrmation screen is displayed.

4. Push

• “Transmitting Test ACK” is displayed.

5. Push operating screen.

to send the Acknowledgement.

, and then push

to return to the

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OTHER DSC

CALL

ALARM OFF

STBY

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Sending a Position Request call/Polling Request call

(For only the USA version)

You can send a Position Request call or Polling request call to a station, depending on

the presetting.

Send a Position Request call when you want to know a specic ship’s current position.

Example: Sending a Position Request call

1. Push

• The “OTHER DSC” screen is displayed.

L You can also display the “OTHER DSC” screen by

selecting the “Other DSC” item on the Menu screen.

2. Select “Type,” and then push [ENT].

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

L When you send a Polling Request call, select

“Polling.”

• The message type is selected, and returns to the

“OTHER DSC” screen.

4. Select “Address,” and then push [ENT].

5. Select a target to send a Position Request call to, and then push [ENT].

L You can also select “Manual Input” to manually enter

the target ID.

6. Push

• Position Request call is sent, and then “Waiting for ACK” is displayed.

L If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until

the channel becomes clear.

to send the Position Request call.

7. When you receive a Position Reply:

8. Push

9. Push

10. Push [▲] or [▼] to scroll the screen, and then check

11. Push

• An alarm sounds.

• The screen to the right is displayed.

to turn OFF the alarm.

• The received information is displayed.

the targetʼs position.

screen.

, and then

to return to the operating

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

ALARM OFF

ACPT

ABLE

UNABLE

CALL

STBY

D Sending a Position Reply call

Send a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. If the Auto ACK function is set to “Auto,” the Acknowledgement is automatically sent to the

calling station. (p. 36)

1. While a Position Request call is being received, push

2. Push

• The received call’s information is displayed.

to turn OFF the alarm.

1 2 3 4 5

3. Push

Acknowledgement, or push to Comply” Acknowledgement.

L If no valid GPS position is received, you can manually

enter the position and time in “Position” item on this screen. See “Entering the position and time” on page 16 for details.

4. Push

5. Push screen.

to send an “Able to Comply”

to send an “Unable

to send the Position Reply call.

, and then

to return to the operating

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ALARM OFF

IGN

PAUSE

RESUME

ACPT

STBY

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

■ Receiving DSC calls (Distress)

The transceiver receives Distress calls, Distress Acknowledgements, and Distress Cancel

calls. When you receive a call, an emergency alarm sounds.

NOTE: The screens that are displayed when a Distress call or an Acknowledgement is received slightly differ from one another. The following steps are described using an example of receiving a Distress call.

When a Distress call is received:

• The emergency alarm sounds until you turn it OFF.

• “RCVD DISTRESS” is displayed.

1. Push

2. Push the Software Key below the intended operation.

(Ignore)

(Pause)

(Accept)

to turn OFF the alarm.

Returns to the operating screen.

The call is saved in the DSC Log. “

” blinks continuously until you display

the call message.

is not displayed if the “CH Auto SW”

item is set to “Manual.” (p. 36)

Pauses the countdown until the assigned

channel is automatically selected. Select The call is saved in the DSC Log. Accepts the call. Channel 16 is automatically selected. Monitor Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance. After Channel 16 is selected, select your

next operation by pushing the Software Key below the following options.

INFO

HIST

to resume the countdown.

: Returns to the operating screen. : Displays the information of the

received Distress call.

: Displays the “DISTRESS

HISTORY” screen.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

ALARM OFF

IGN

ABLE

RESEND

ACPT

ABLE

UNABLE

NEW CH

■ Receiving DSC calls (other)

The transceiver receives the following types of DSC calls.

• Individual call (p. 29)

• Individual Acknowledgement (p. 21)

• Group call (p. 30)

• All Ships call (p. 30)

• Position Request call (p. 31)

• Test call (p. 32)

• Test Acknowledgement (p. 24)

L The receivable call types may differ, depending on the transceiver version or presetting.

By default, the Auto ACK function automatically sends an Acknowledgement to the calling

station. ( [MENU] > DSC Settings > Auto ACK (p. 36))

If Auto ACK is set to “Manual,” you can manually send an Acknowledgement for each call

as described in this section.

D Receiving an Individual call

When an Individual call is received:

• An alarm sounds.

• “RCVD INDIVIDUAL” is displayed.

1. Push

to turn OFF the alarm.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

2. Push the Software Key below the next operation.

Ignores the call and returns to the operating

(Ignore)

( Able to

comply)

(Accept)

screen.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• “

” blinks continuously until you display

the call message.

Sends an Individual Acknowledgement right

away.

• Automatically switches to the assigned channel.

• After sending, push

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

Accepts the call.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• The received call’s information is displayed.

• Push the Software Key to select the

Acknowledgement option.

(Able to Comply)

(Unable to Comply)

(Propose New CH)

to resend.

Sends an Acknowledgement without any changes.

Sends an Acknowledgement but cannot

communicate. Able to communicate but proposes another channel.

Specify the channel by pushing [▲] or [▼].

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ALARM OFF

IGN

PAUSE

RESUME

PAUSE

ACPT

STBY

INFO

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Receiving a Group call or All Ships call

When a Group call is received:

• An alarm sounds.

• “RCVD GROUP CALL” is displayed.

When an All Ships call is received:

• An alarm sounds.

• “RCVD ALL SHIPS” is displayed.

( Example: when a Group

call is received)

1. Push

• The channel that is assigned by the caller is automatically selected after 10 seconds by default.

2. Push the Software Key below your next operation.

(Ignore)

(Pause)

(Accept)

to turn OFF the alarm.

Ignores the call and returns to the operating screen.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• “

” blinks continuously until you display

the call message.

Pauses the countdown until the assigned

channel is automatically selected.

• Select

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

item is set to “Manual.” (p. 36)

Accepts the call.

• The assigned channel is selected.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

: Closes the call, and then returns to

: The received call’s information is

to resume the countdown.

is not displayed if the “CH Auto SW”

the operating screen.

displayed.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

ALARM OFF

IGN

ABLE

UNABLE

EXIT

ACPT

ABLE

UNABLE

CALL

D Receiving a Position Request call

(May not be used, depending on the presetting)

NOTE: Even if the Auto ACK function is set to “Manual,” after receiving a Distress

Acknowledgement, or while in the Distress Cancel call procedure, the Position Reply is

automatically sent to the calling station.

When a Position Request call is received:

• An alarm sounds.

• “RCVD POS Request” is displayed.

1. Push

to turn OFF the alarm.

1 2 3 4 5 6

2. Push the Software Key below the intended operation. Ignores the call and returns to the

(Ignore)

( Able to

comply)

(Unable to Comply)

(Accept)

operating screen.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• “

” blinks continuously until you display

the call message.

Sends Acknowledgement “Able to

comply” right away.

Sends an Acknowledgement “Unable to

Comply.”

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• Displays the Acknowledgement information, and then returns to the operating screen by pushing

Accepts the call.

• Displays the received call’s information.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

Push send the Position Reply call. (p. 27)

, then push

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ALARM OFF

IGN

ABLE

ACPT

ACK

CALL

RESEND

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Receiving a Test call

When a Test call is received:

• An alarm sounds.

• “RCVD TEST CALL” is displayed.

1. Push

2. Push the Software Key below your next operation.

(Ignore)

( Able to

comply)

(Accept)

to turn OFF the alarm.

Ignores the call and returns to the operating screen.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• “

” blinks continuously until you display

the call message. Sends a Test Acknowledgement “Able to Comply.”

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

Accepts the call.

• Displays the received call’s information.

• The call is saved in the DSC Log.

• The received call’s information is displayed.

Push Test Acknowledgement. (p. 25) Push

, and then push

to resend.

to send a

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■ DSC Log

LOG

EXIT

BACK

DEL

MMSI

EXIT

BACK

DEL

MMSI

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

D Received DSC Log

The transceiver saves up to 30 received Distress call messages and 50 received “Others” call messages in your DSC Log. On the operating screen, “

The icon blinks when there is a new received call message.

1. Open the “DSC Log” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Log

2. Select “Received Call Log,” and then push [ENT].

• The “RCVD CALL LOG” screen is displayed.

3. Select “Distress” or “Others,” and then push [ENT].

L “Distress” displays the received Distress call log, and

“Others” displays the received DSC call log.

TIP: You can also display the “Received” screen by

pushing

4. Select a log, and then push [ENT] to display the detailed information.

on the operating screen.

: Returns to the operating screen. : Returns to the previous screen. : Deletes the selected call log. : Saves the MMSI as an Individual ID.

” is displayed when there is an unread call message.

D Transmitted DSC Log

The transceiver saves up to 30 DSC transmitted calls in your DSC Log.

1. Open the “DSC Log” screen.

[MENU] > DSC Log

2. Select “Transmitted Call Log,” and then push [ENT].

• The “TX CALL LOG” screen is displayed.

3. Select a log, and then push [ENT] to display the detailed information.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

: Returns to the operating screen. : Returns to the previous screen. : Deletes the selected call log. : Saves the MMSI as an Individual ID or a

Group ID.

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TASK

ALARM OFF

HOLD

TASK

ACTIVE

DEL

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

■ Multiple-task mode

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

If the Multiple-task function is enabled, the transceiver can hold up to 7 tasks. You can

handle more than 2 DSC tasks simultaneously by switching between the tasks.

To use the Multiple-task mode, select “Multiple” in the “Procedure” on the Menu screen. (p.37)

[MENU] > DSC Settings > Procedure

When the Multiple-task mode is activated,

NOTE: The Task mode has a Time-out Timer (TOT) function. After a certain period of

time has passed without any operation on a task, the transceiver automatically exits the

Task mode and returns to the operating screen.

When a Time-out Timer activates, an alarm sounds and a count down message is

displayed for 10 seconds.

D Holding a DSC task

In the Multiple-task mode, you can hold or activate the DSC task as follows.

Example: When a Group call is received:

1. Push

• The received call’s information is displayed.

2. Push

• The received Group call task is held into the task list

and returns to the operating screen.

to turn OFF the alarm.

is displayed on the operating screen.

1. Push

2. Select the task that you want to activate.

3. Push

4. Push [PTT] to communicate.

5. After finishing the communication, push

D Activating the held DSC task

to display the task list.

• The task list is displayed.

to activate the task.

• The activated task information is displayed.

delete the task.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

TASK

STBY

INFO

DEL

HOLD

ACTIVE

D Task list

When one or more tasks are held, you can display the task list screen by pushing The number of tasks is displayed at the top of the screen.

The number of tasks

1 2 3

On the “TASK LIST” screen, the following Software Keys are displayed.

: Holds the task and returns to the operating screen. : Displays the task information. : Finishes the selected task. : Holds the selected task. : Activates the selected task.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

■ DSC Settings

On the “DSC Settings” screen, you can make settings of the DSC call related items.

[MENU] > DSC Settings

Position Input

See “Entering the position and time” on page 16 for details.

Individual ID

See “Entering an Individual ID” on page 15 for details.

Group ID

See “Entering a Group ID” on page 15 for details.

Auto ACK

The Auto ACK function automatically

sends an Acknowledgement when an appropriate Request is received.

z Individual ACK

Auto (Able): Automatically sends

Auto (Unable): Automatically sends

Manual: Manually sends an

z Position ACK

Auto (Able): Automatically sends

Manual: Manually sends an

z Polling ACK

Auto: Automatically sends an

Manual: Manually sends an

z Test ACK

Auto: Automatically sends an

Manual: Manually sends an

“Able to comply.”

“Unable to comply.”

Acknowledgement.

“Able to comply.”

Acknowledgement.

CH Auto SW

Select whether or not to automatically switch to channel 16 or the specied

channel, or ignore the call.

Accept: After receiving a DSC call,

the transceiver remains on the operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically

switches to the channel that is specied on the DSC call.

Ignore: After receiving a DSC call, if you

do not push the Software Key below [ACPT] in 10 seconds,

the transceiver ignores the call, and then remains on the current operating channel.

Manual: After receiving a DSC call, you

can select whether or not to

accept the received DSC call.

NOTE: In the Multiple-task mode, “Accept” is renamed to “Accept after 10 sec.” and “Ignore” is renamed to “Hold after 10 sec.”

Data Output

When receiving a DSC call from the station that is selected in this setting, the transceiver outputs the DSC data to the NMEA output port.

L You can send Distress calls despite of this

setting.

All Stations: From any station. Stations List: From the stations that

are entered Individual ID or Group ID on the Menu screen.

OFF: Does not output any DSC

data from the NMEA 0183 Output port.

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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

Alarm Status

Sets the alarm ON or OFF when receiving

each type of DSC call.

z Safety z Routine z Warning

Sets the alarm for when:

• No MMSI code is entered.

• The position data has not been received for 2 minutes after turning ON the transceiver.

• The received position data has not been updated for 10 minutes.

• The received position data has not been updated for 4 hours.

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

z Self-Terminate

An alarm sounds when duplicate

Distress calls are received.

z Discrete

An alarm sounds when a lower priority call is received while receiving a high

priority call.

CH 70 SQL Level

Sets the Squelch level for Channel 70 to 1 ~ 10 or Open.

Self-Test

The Self-Test sends DSC signals to the receiving AF circuit to compare the sending and receiving signals at the AF level.

Push [ENT] to start the Self-Test.

L When the sending and receiving DSC

signals match, “OK” is displayed.

Procedure

(For only the USA version) You can select the type of task for the transceiver, depending on the presetting.

Single: Handles only 1 task at the same

time.

Multiple: Handles up to 7 tasks at the

same time.

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

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BACK

MENU SCREEN

■ Using the Menu screen

The Menu screen is used to set items, select options, and so on for the transceiver’s functions.

D Menu screen operation

Example: Setting the key beep to “Off.”

1. Push [MENU].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Configuration,” and then

push [ENT].

• The “CONFIGURATION” screen is displayed.

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

down through the Menu screen.

3. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Key Beep,” and then push [ENT].

• The “KEY BEEP” screen is displayed.

4. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “Off,” and then push [ENT].

• “Off” is set and the transceiver returns to the previous screen.

TIP:

• To exit the Menu screen, push

• To return to the previous screen, push

or [MENU].

or [CLR].

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MENU SCREEN

D Menu screen items

The Menu screen contains the following items. See the referred pages for each items. The displayed menu items may differ, depending on the transceiver version or presetting.

Menu Item Reference

Distress

Other DSC

GPS — p. 40

Conguration

DSC Log

Radio Settings

DSC Settings

Radio Info — p. 42

Nature p. 17 Position p. 16 Type p. 20

Address p. 20 Category p. 20

Mode p. 20

Channel p. 20

Backlight p. 9 Display Contrast p. 9 Key Beep p. 40 Key Assignment p. 40 UTC Offset p. 40 Inactivity Timer p. 40 GPS p. 40 Received Call log p. 33 Transmitted Call Log p. 33

Scan Type p. 41 Scan Timer p. 41 Dual/Tri-watch p. 41

Channel Group p. 41 Call Channel p. 41 WX Alert p. 41 FAV Settings p. 41 CH Display p. 41 CH Close-up p. 42 Position Input p. 36 Individual ID p. 36 Group ID p. 36 Auto ACK p. 36 CH Auto SW p. 36

Data Output p. 36

Alarm Status p. 37 CH 70 SQL Level p. 37

Self-Test p. 37 Procedure p. 37

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MENU SCREEN

■ Menu items description

D GPS

Displays the position information.

D Conguration

Backlight

You can adjust the backlight brightness between 1 and 7, or OFF.

Display Contrast

You can adjust the display contrast level

between 1 (lowest) and 8 (highest).

Key Beep

You can select whether or not to sound a

beep when a key is pushed. On: Sounds a beep when a key is pushed. Off: No beep sounds, for silent operation.

Key Assignment

z Softkey 1~16

You can change which Software Key functions to display, and their order. You can assign up to 16 Software Keys at

a time.

L The usable Software Key functions and

their order may differ, depending on the transceiver version or presetting.

L Some software keys may not be

usable, depending on other item settings. (“X” is displayed at the right of the unusable key name.)

z Set Default

Sets the Software Key function order

as default.

L The default setting may differ,

depending on the transceiver version or presetting.

Inactivity Timer

The transceiver automatically returns to the operation screen if you push no key for the set period of time for each mode.

z Not DSC

Setting for when a screen that is not

related to DSC is displayed.

z DSC

Setting for when a screen that is related

to DSC is displayed.

z Distress

Setting for when a screen that is related to a Distress call is displayed.

z RT

Setting for when the transceiver is in

the Radio Telephone mode.

GPS

Selects a satellite to be used for GPS (Global Positioning System) to pinpoint

the geographic location of your transceiver anywhere in the world. This setting may not be usable, depending on the transceiver version or presetting.

z GPS

The GPS (Global Positioning System)

is permanently set to ON.

z GLONASS

Selects whether or not to use the data

from the GLONASS (GLObal’naya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya

Sistema) satellites.

z SBAS

Turns the SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) function ON or OFF. When turning ON this function, the GPS

position accuracy can be improved.

UTC Offset

Set the offset time between Universal Time

Coordinated (UTC) and your local time to

between –14:00 and +14:00 (in 1 minute steps).

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D Radio Settings

MENU SCREEN

Scan Type

Selects the scan type. The default setting differs, depending on the transceiver version.

L See page 12 for details.

Normal Scan: Scans all Favorite channels

in the selected channel group.

Priority Scan: Sequentially scans all

Favorite channels, while

periodically checking

Channel 16.

Scan Timer

You can use the Scan Timer to pause, or

to resume after 5 seconds, when a signal is detected.

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.

Dual/Tri-watch

Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

L See page 14 for details.

Dualwatch: Periodically checks Channel

16 while operating on another channel.

Tri-watch: Periodically checks Channel

16 and the Call channel while

operating on another channel.

Channel Group

Select the suitable channel group for your

operating area. Select USA, INT, CAN, or DSC, depending on the transceiver

version.

L See page 7 for details.

Call Channel

You can change your Call channel. The

default setting differs, depending on the transceiver version.

L See page 10 for details.

WX Alert

For the USA version, an NOAA broadcast station transmits a Weather Alert tone

before any important weather information.

L See page 8 for details.

On with Scan: The preset Weather

channels are sequentially

checked while scanning.

On: The previously selected

(last used) Weather channel is checked while scanning.

Off: The Weather Alert tone is

not detected.

FAV Settings

You can set all channels as Favorite

channels, clear all settings, or reset to

default. By default, some channels are preset. The Favorite channels differ,

depending on the transceiver version.

L See page 13 for details.

Set All Channels: Sets all channels as

Favorite channels.

Clear All Channels: Clears all Favorite

channels.

Set Default: Resets Favorite

channels to the default.

CH Display

You can select the number of digits to

display the channel number.

L This setting may not be usable, depending

on the transceiver version or presetting.

3 Digits: The channel number is displayed

in 3 digits, such as “01A.”

4 Digits: The channel number is displayed

in 4 digits, such as “1001.”

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MENU SCREEN

D Radio Settings (Continued)

CH Close-up

You can select whether or not to display

the channel name when changing the operating channel.

On: The channel number and the channel

name are briey displayed when

changing the channel.

Off: The channel name is not displayed on

the screen.

D Radio Info

Displays your transceiver’s MMSI code, Software version, and GPS version, if

built-in.

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Supplied accessories

Mounting bracket

Microphone

For mounting bracket

Knob bolts

Screws (5 × 20 mm)

and screws (3 × 16 mm)

Flat washers (M5)

Spring washers (M5)

DC power cableMicrophone hanger

■ Connecting the microphone

1. Insert the microphone’s screw connector to the microphone jack on the front panel.

2. Rotate the screw connector clockwise until it is completely tightened.

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

Microphone’s screw connector

CAUTION: Be sure that the microphone connector is screwed completely, otherwise the transceiver may lose its waterproof protection.

16 17 18

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Connections

q w

1NMEA IN/OUT LEADS

Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), GPS In (+) Green: Listener B (Data-L), GPS In (–) Connect to the NMEA output lines of a GPS receiver for position data.

• NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) sentence format RMC, GGA, GNS, or GLL and VTG compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.

• The GPS sentences input from this connector are given priority to over the sentences input from the built-in GPS receiver.

White: Talker A (Data-H), Data Out (+) Brown: Talker B (Data-L), Data Out (–) Connect to NMEA 0183 input lines of navigation equipment, to receive position data

from other ships.

• An NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) sentence format DSC or DSE compatible navigation equipment is required.

• The built-in GPS outputs RMC, GSA, and GSV format sentences.

2AF OUT LEADS

Connects to an external speaker. Blue: External Speaker (+) Black: External Speaker (–)

NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out leads: The connectors are attached to keep the leads together. Before connecting to a piece of equipment, cut the leads to remove the connector.

3DC POWER CONNECTOR

Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. (+: Red, –: Black)

CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA leads or external speaker leads, cover the connector and leads with a vulcanizing tape, as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the connection.

Rubber vulcanizing tape

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

4ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector.

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.

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

1 2

5GROUND TERMINAL

Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other

equipment occurring.

Use a PH M3 × 6 screw (user supplied).

■ Connecting to the MA-500TR

Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. After connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s MMSI code. * The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR.

z Connect each lead to the appropriate lead of the OPC-2014 as follows.

• Listener A (Data-H) (Yellow): To lead 3.

• Listener B (Data-L) (Green): To lead 2.

• Talker A (Data-H) (White): To lead 5.

• Talker B (Data-L) (Brown): To lead 4.

■ Fuse replacement

One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating. Fuse rating: 10 A

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

■ 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 the transceiver’s surfaces.

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Mounting the transceiver

D Using the supplied mounting bracket

You can mount the transceiver on a dashboard using the universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver.

CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

NOTE for the IC-M220G: The built-in GPS receiver is located, as shown to the right. Be sure that the transceiver is positioned where the GPS receiver has a clear view to receive signal from satellites.

1. Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2 supplied screws (5 × 20 mm).

NOTE: When mounting the transceiver on a board, x the bracket to the board

using the user supplied bolts and nuts, as shown below.

2. Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.

L Adjust the function display angle to be easy-to-read.

Mounting Example

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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ MBF-5 installation

The optional MBF-5 ush mount kit is for mounting the transceiver to a at surface (less

than 20 mm thick), such as an instrument panel.

NOTE: Install the transceiver and/or microphone more than 1 meter from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

1. Using the template on page 51, carefully cut a hole in the instrument panel, or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver.

2. Slide the transceiver through the hole, as shown to the right.

3. Attach the 2 bolts (5 × 8 mm) and spacer supplied with the MBF-5 to both sides of the transceiver. (Torque: 2 N•m)

4. Attach the clamps on both sides of the transceiver.

L Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the

transceiver body.

Clamp

5. Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel.

End bolt

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

6. Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that the transceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown to the right. (Torque: 2 N•m)

7. Connect the antenna and power cable, and then return the instrument control panel to its original place.

Locking nut

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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Specications

L All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

General

Frequency coverage TX: 156.025 ~ 157.425 MHz

Mode 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC) Channel spacing 25 kHz Operating temperature range –20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF Current drain (at 13.8 V) TX high (25 W): Less than 5 A

Power supply requirement Negative ground: 13.8 V DC (11.7 ~ 15.9 V) Frequency tolerance ±5 ppm Antenna impedance 50 Ω nominal Dimensions(approximately,

projections not included) Weight (approximately) 700 g, 1.5 lb (including microphone)

Transmitter

Output power 25 W or 1 W Modulation system FSK Modulation Maximum frequency deviation ±5 kHz Spurious emissions Less than –60 dBc

Receiver

Receive system Direct conversion system Sensitivity FM: 0.22 μV (typical) at 12 dB SINAD

Squelch sensitivity Less than 0.32 μV

Intermodulation rejection ratio FM: More than 63 dB

Adjacent channel selectivity FM: More than 68 dB

Audio output power (at 10% distortion into a 4 Ω load)

GPS (For only the IC-M220G)

Frequency 1575.42 MHz Channel Acquisition, tracking: Maximum 24 ch

Deferential satellites WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN GLONAS receiving frequency 1598.0625 MHz ~ 1605.375 MHz

RX: 156.050 ~ 163.275 MHz CH70: 156.525 MHz

Maximum audio: Less than 1.2 A

156.5 (W) × 66.5 (H) × 110.1 (D) mm

6.2 (W) × 2.6 (H) × 4.3 (D) in

DSC (CH70): –5 dBμ emf (typical) (1% BER)

DSC (CH70): More than 55 dBμ emf (1% BER)

DSC (CH70): More than 68 dBμ emf (1% BER)

Internal: More than 2 W External: Typical 4.5 W

Calculation: Maximum 12 ch

66.5 (2.6)

156.5 (6.2)

25.8 (1)

■ Options

• MBF-5 flush mount kit

To mount the transceiver to a panel.

• HM-237B

• MA-500TR class b ais transponder

To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets.

microphone

84.3 (3.3)

137 (5.4)

51 (2)

62.4 (2.5)

unit: mm (inch)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

HI/LO

The transceiver does not turn ON.

z Bad connection to the power supply.

→ Check the connection to the transceiver and power supply. (p. 43)

z The fuse is blown.

→ Repair the problem, and then replace the fuse. (p. 45)

Little or no sound comes from the speaker.

z Squelch level is set too high.

→ Set the squelch to the threshold point. (p. 9)

z Volume level is set too low.

→ Set the volume level to a suitable level. (p. 9)

You cannot transmit with high power.

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

→ Change channels. (p. 7)

z The output power is set to low.

→ Push

Scan does not start.

z More than 2 favorite channels are not set.

→ Set at least 2 favorite channels. (p. 13)

No beep sounds.

z The Key Beep function is OFF.

→ Turn ON the function. (p. 38)

Individual or Group ID cannot be set.

z The entered ID code is incorrect. The rst digit must be set to between ‘1’ and ‘9’ for an

Individual ID.

→ Enter a correct ID code. (p. 15)

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

z 23.5 hours have passed since you manually entered the position. z The GPS position is invalid.

→ Enter the position and time. (p. 16)

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

z The GPS signal is not correctly received.

→ Check the transceiver is located where it has a clear view to receive signal from

satellites. (p. 46)

→ Check the cable connection to NMEA In/Out leads. (p. 44)

z The position and time have not been manually entered.

→ Enter the position and time. (p. 16)

to select high power. (p. 5)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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CHANNEL LIST

Channel Number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

01 01 156.050 160.650

01A 01A 156.050 156.050

02 02 156.100 160.700 03 03 156.150 160.750 04 156.200 160.800

04A 156.200 156.200

05 156.250 160.850

05A 05A 05A 156.250 156.250

06 06 06 156.300 156.300

07 156.350 160.950

07A 07A 07A 156.350 156.350

08 08 08 156.400 156.400 09 09 09 156.450 156.450 10 10 10 156.500 156.500

11 11 11 156.550 156.550

12 12 12 156.600 156.600

13 13*2156.650 156.650

13*

14 14 14 156.700 156.700

15*215*2156.750 156.750

15*

16 16 16 156.800 156.800

17 17*2156.850 156.850

17*

18 156.900 161.500

18A 18A 18A 156.900 156.900

19 156.950 161.550

19A 19A 19A 156.950 156.950

19B RX only 161.550

20 20 20*

20A 20A 157.000 157.000

20B RX only 161.600

21 157.050 161.650

21A 21A 21A 157.050 157.050

22 157.100 161.700

22A 22A 22A 157.100 157.100

23 23 157.150 161.750

23A 23A 157.150 157.150

24 24 157.200 161.800 25 25 157.250 161.850

26 26 157.300 161.900 27 27 27 157.350 161.950

27A 157.350 157.350

28 28 28 157.400 162.000

28A 157.400 157.400

60 60 156.025 160.625 61 156.075 160.675

157.000 161.600

21B RX only 161.650

23B RX only 161.750

25B RX only 161.850

28B RX only 162.000

61A 156.075 156.075

Channel Number Frequency (MHz)

USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

62 156.125 160.725

62A 156.125 156.125

63 156.175 160.775

63A 63A 63A 156.175 156.175

64 64 156.225 160.825

64A 156.225 156.225

65 156.275 160.875

65A 65A 65A*

66 156.325 160.925

66A 66A 66A*

67 67 156.375 156.375

67*

68 68 68 156.425 156.425 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 73 73 73 156.675 156.675 74 74 74 156.725 156.725

75* 76*

77 77*2156.875 156.875

77*

78 156.925 161.525

78A 78A 78A 156.925 156.925

78B RX only 161.525

79 156.975 161.575

79A 79A 79A 156.975 156.975

79B RX only 161.575

80 157.025 161.625

80A 80A 80A 157.025 157.025

81 157.075 161.675

81A 81A 81A 157.075 157.075

82 157.125 161.725

82A 82A 82A 157.125 157.125

83 157.175 161.775

83A 83A 83A 157.175 157.175

84 84 157.225 161.825 85 85 157.275 161.875 86 86 157.325 161.925 87 87 87 157.375 157.375 88 88 88 157.425 157.425

*1 Momentary high power.

Low power only.

156.275 156.275

156.325 156.325

75*2156.775 156.775

76*2156.825 156.825

83B RX only 161.775

*3 RX only.

NOTE: When the “CH Display” setting in the Menu screen is set to “4 Digits,” the channel number is displayed in 4 digits. (For example: “01A” is displayed as “1001.”)

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TEMPLATE

1 2 3

Unit: mm (inch)

4 5 6 7 8 9

)

⁄

139

156.5 (6

) Maximum

⁄

R8 (

53 (2 3⁄32)

66.5 (2

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

⁄8)

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INDEX

Alarm Status (DSC Settings) All Ships call

Receiving .......................30

Sending..........................22

Antenna .............................45

AquaQuake........................11

Auto ACK (DSC Settings) ..36

Backlight ..............................9

Conguration .................40

Call channel

Radio Settings ...............41

Selecting ..........................7

Setting............................10

CH 70 SQL Level, DSC

Settings .................37

Channel

Group ...............................7

Name, editing.................11

Selecting ..........................7

Channel 16 ..........................7

CH Auto Switch, DSC

Settings .................36

CH Close-up

Radio settings ................42

CH Display

Radio settings ................41

Connections.......................44

Contrast ...............................9

Display Contrast

Conguration .................40

Distress call

Cancel call .....................19

Receiving .......................28

Regular call ....................18

Sending..........................17

Simple call .....................17

Software Key .................19

DSC

Address ID .....................15

Log, received .................33

Log, transmitted .............33

Settings ..........................36

DSC data output ................36

Dual/Tri-watch

Radio Settings ...............41

Dualwatch ..........................14

..37

Favorite channels ..............13

FAV Settings

Radio Settings ...............41

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

Function display...............3, 4

Fuse replacement ..............45

GPS

Conguration .................40

Group call

Receiving .......................30

Sending..........................23

Group ID

Deleting..........................16

DSC setting....................36

ICONS .............................3, 4

Inactivity Timer

Conguration .................40

Individual Acknowledgement

Sending..........................21

Individual call

Receiving .......................29

Sending..........................20

Individual ID

Deleting..........................16

DSC Settings .................36

Entering .........................15

Key Assignment

Conguration .................40

Key Beep

Conguration .................40

MA-500TR

Connecting.....................45

MBF-5 installation ..............47

Menu screen

Items ..............................39

Using..............................38

Microphone ..........................2

Connecting.....................43

MMSI code, entering ...........6

Mounting the transceiver ...46

Multiple-task mode ............34

Options ..............................48

Position

Entering .........................16

Input (DSC Settings) ......36

Reply call, sending.........27

Request call, receiving...31

Request call, sending ....26

Procedure (DSC Settings)

Radio Info, Menu screen ...42

Receiving ...........................10

Scan

Priority............................12

Starting ..........................13

Types .............................12

Scan Timer

Radio Settings ...............41

Scan Type

Radio Settings ...............41

Self test (DSC Settings).....37

Simple call, Distress call ....17

Software Keys .....................4

Specications ....................48

Squelch level .......................9

Template ............................51

Test Acknowledgement

Sending..........................25

Test call

Receiving .......................32

Sending..........................24

Time, entering ....................16

Transmitting .......................10

Tri-watch ............................14

UTC Offset

Conguration .................40

Volume level ........................9

Weather Alert .......................8

Weather channels ................8

WX Alert

Radio Settings ...............41

..37

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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APPENDIX

■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder

When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is connected to your transceiver, you can transmit an Individual DSC call to a selected AIS target, without entering the target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type is automatically set to “Routine.” See page 45 for connecting instructions.

NOTE: To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p.37)

1. Select an AIS target on the plotter, target list or danger list display.

L You can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of the AIS target is

displayed.

L Conrm the transceiver is in the normal operating mode. Otherwise, you cannot make

an Individual DSC call using the transponder.

2. Push [DSC] to display the Voice channel selection screen, and then push [▲] or [▼] to select a Voice channel.

L Voice channels are already preset into the transponder in the recommended order. L When a coast station is selected in step 1, a Voice channel will be specied by the

coast station, therefore you cannot change the channel. The transponder will display

“Voice Channel is specied by the Base station,” in this case.

3. Push [DSC] to transmit an Individual DSC call to the AIS target.

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

• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.

• If the transceiver cannot make the call, the transponder displays “DSC Transmission FAILED.”

13 14 15 16 17 18

A-1

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STBY

APPENDIX

4. After sending the Individual DSC call, the transponder will display “DSC Transmission

COMPLETED.”

L Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you entered the Voice channel

selection screen in step 2.

• The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an Acknowledgement is received.

5. When the Acknowledgement is received, an alarm sounds. If ‘Able to comply’ is received, push

L If ‘Unable to comply’ is received, push

“INDIVIDUAL CALL FAILED” is displayed.

6. Select the Intership channel specied in step 2.

L A different Intership channel will be selected if the station you called cannot use the

channel.

7. Push [PTT] and speak at your normal voice level.

8. After the communication is finished, push mode.

to turn OFF the alarm.

to turn OFF the alarm, then

to return to the normal operating

[

▲]

A-2

[▼]

[CLEAR]

[DSC]

TRANSPONDER

A7466-2EX

Icom IC-M220, IC-M220G Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

OPERATING RULES

PANEL DESCRIPTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

SCAN OPERATION

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

[MENU] > DSC Log

[MENU] > DSC Settings

MENU SCREEN

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHANNEL LIST

TEMPLATE

INDEX