Icom IC-M401EURO User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM401EURO
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on
Channel 70 (the optional DS-100 (#02) must be installed).
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch 70)
(DS-100 DSC CONTROLLER is required)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the
vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance
required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
Versions of the IC-M401EURO which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. ò This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to
licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the
correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. Push and hold [DISTRESS] on the DS-100
for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps
change to one long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast
station.
• Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the
appropriate information as at left.
INSTALLATION NOTES
The installation of this equipment should be
made in such a manner as to respect the EC
recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC).
The maximum RF power available from this
device is 25 watts. The antenna should be
installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height
should be at least 5 meters above ground (or
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OPERATING RULES .......................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2 – 4
■ Panel description ............................. 2
■ Function display ............................... 3
■ Microphone ...................................... 4
3 BASIC OPERATION ...................... 6 – 9
■ Channel selection ............................ 6
■ Receiving and transmitting .............. 8
■ Call channel programming ............... 9
■ Memory channel names .................. 9
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ......... 10–11
■ Description ..................................... 10
■ Operation ....................................... 10
accessible) level. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable
height, then the transmitter should neither be
continuously operated for long periods if any
person is within 5 meters of the antenna, nor
operated at all if any person is touching the
antenna.
In all cases any possible risk depends on the
transmitter being activated for long periods.
5 SCAN OPERATION ................... 12 – 13
■ Scan types ..................................... 12
■ Setting tag channels ...................... 13
■ Starting a scan ............................... 13
6 SET MODE ................................. 14– 15
■ Set mode programming ................. 14
■ Set mode items .............................. 15
7 CONNECTIONS AND
MAINTENANCE ......................... 16 – 20
■ Unpacking ...................................... 16
■ Antenna ......................................... 16
■ Fuse replacement .......................... 16
■ Cleaning ......................................... 16
(actual recommendation limits are specified
as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the
transmitter is not active for long periods of
time. Some radio licenses will require that a
timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1–2 minutes etc.
Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB,
CW, AM, etc. have a lower ‘average’ output
power and the perceived risk is even lower.
■ Connections ................................... 17
■ Mounting the transceiver ............... 18
■ Dimensions ..................................... 20
8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 22
9 CHANNEL LIST ................................ 23
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ... 24
■ Specifications ................................. 24
■ Options .......................................... 24
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
CAUTION
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC or using reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,
the transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the
vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship’s nav-
igation compass.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M401EURO.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper-
atures below –20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver
surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
After exposure to salt water, clean the transceiver thoroughly
with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
• Do not pour water on the transceiver under the water tap directly.
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OPERATING RULES
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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 signals are prohibited and punishable by law.
PRIVACY
•Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
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 Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This
government-issued license states the call sign which is your
craft’s identification for radio purposes.
(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
is not required for safety purposes.
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.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
handy.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Panel description
q POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level. (p. 8)
w SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 8)
e TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [H/L]
➥ Toggles high and low power when pushed. (p. 8)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
➥ While pushing this switch, other switches perform sec-
ondary functions.
r CHANNEL/DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [CH]
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➥ Exits from Channel 16 or call channel when pushed.
(p. 6)
➥ While pushing [H/L], selects channel group when
pushed. (p. 7)
•The European version has International channels only and
this function is not available.
➥ Starts dualwatch or tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.
➥ Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated.
t CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [16]
➥ Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6)
➥ Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)
•“CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
➥ Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con-
dition when call channel is selected. (p. 9)
➥ While pushing [H/L], enters memory channel name pro-
gramming condition. (p. 9)
➥ Enters set mode when pushed while turning power ON.
(p. 14)
y CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]
➥ Push to select the operating channels, set mode con-
tents, etc.
➥ While pushing [H/L], push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the bright-
ness of the LCD and switch backlight.
u SCAN SWITCH [SCN] (p. 13)
➥ Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag chan-
nels are programmed.
i TAG CHANNEL SWITCH (p. 13)
➥ Push [TAG] to set the displayed channel as a tag
(scanned) channel.
➥ While pushing [H/L], push for 3 sec. to clear all tag chan-
nels.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Function display
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8)
“TX” appears while transmitting.
w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 8)
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13)
r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
t LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 8)
“BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the
squelch opens.
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
“CALL” appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 6)
“LOW” appears when low power is selected.
y ATIS INDICATOR
➥ “ATIS” appears when the ATIS encoder is activated.
•The ATIS encoder is available for Germany and Holland ver-
sions only.
u DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
i CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR
➥ Memory channel name appears if programmed. (p. 9)
➥ “” scrolls when the battery voltage drops to
approx. 10 V DC or below.
➥ “” appears during dualwatch; “” appears during tri-
watch. (p. 10)
o CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 7)
Indicates whether an International (I) or U.S.A (U) channel
is selected.
• USA channel group is available for U.K. and Italy versions only.
!0 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number.
• “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected. (p. 7)
➥ In set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 15)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Microphone
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■ Microphone
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 8)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]
Push either switch to change the operating memory channel, set mode contents, etc.
e CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [16/C]
➥ Same as the [16] switch on the front panel. (p. 2)
➥ Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6)
➥ Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)
•“CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
➥ Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con-
dition when call channel is selected. (p. 9)
➥ While pushing [H/L], enters memory name programming
condition. (p. 9)
• Microphone lock function
The microphone lock function electrically locks the [Y]/[Z]
and [16/C] switches on the microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and accidental function access.
➥ While pushing [16] on the microphone, turn power ON to
toggle the microphone lock function ON and OFF.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Channel selection
Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both
dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
➥ Push [16] momentarily to select Channel 16.
•Output power turns to “25W” automatically, whenever Channel
16 is selected. For example, when selecting Channel 16 via the
dial, dualwatch/tri-watch or a scan stops at Channel 16, etc.
➥ Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting Channel
16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel.
Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call
channel. The call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The
call channels can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store
your most often used channels in each channel group for
quick recall.
➥ Push [16] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the se-
lected channel group.
•“CALL” and call channel number appear.
•Each channel group may have an independent call channel after
changing a call channel. (U.K. version only)
➥ Push [CH] to return to the condition before selecting call
channel
, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel.
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