Icom IC-M402S User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM402
(REMOTE-CONTROL MIC COMPATIBLE)
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IC-M402
FOREWORD
WARNING.
WARNING STICKER
NOTE
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M402/M402S VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERs are de­signed and built with Icom’s superior technology and crafts­manship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-M402/M402S your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-M402/M402S.
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FEATURES
large 2-digit Ch with scrolling channel namesEasy to hear speakerBuilt-in DSC capability that meets RTCM SC101Rugged waterproof constructionOptional COMMANDMIC
TM
(IC-M402 only)
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be afxed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con­trols of the radio like as follows. Make sure the chosen loca­tion is clean and dry before applying the sticker. (p. 22)
EXAMPLE
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IMPORTANT
WORD
R WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M402/M402S.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Ch 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.
2. THIS IS ............... (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9­digit 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.
Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Ch 70.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
(Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While lifting up the switch cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] 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.
CAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC or use 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
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the
ships navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper-
atures below –4°F (–20°C) or above +140°F (+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.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and optional HM-127*
employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS waterproof specification, grade 7 (1 m/30 min.). However, once the transceiver or microphone has been dropped, water­proong cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
*IC-M402 only.
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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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
WARNING
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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 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 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.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ...............................................i
NOTE...........................................................i
IMPORTANT ...............................................ii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................ii
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .......................ii
CAUTIONS.................................................iii
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING.................iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................v
1 OPERATING RULES .......................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2 – 4
Panel description ............................. 2
Function display ............................... 3
Microphone ...................................... 4
3 BASIC OPERATION ....................... 5 –7
Channel selection ............................. 5
Microphone lock function .................. 6
Receiving and transmitting ............... 6
Call channel programming................ 7
Channel names
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH.................. 8
Description ....................................... 8
Operation .......................................... 8
5 SCAN OPERATIONS.................... 9 –10
Setting tag channels ......................... 9
Starting a scan.................................. 9
Scan types ..................................... 10
6 DSC OPERATION....................... 11– 18
MMSI code programming................ 11
.................................. 7
MMSI code check ........................... 11
Position indication ........................... 11
Distress call .................................... 12
Transmitting DSC calls ................... 13
DSC individual ID............................ 16
Receiving DSC calls ....................... 16
7 INTERCOM OPERATION
(IC-M402 only) ................................... 19
Intercom operation.......................... 19
8 SET MODE.................................. 20 – 21
Set mode programming .................. 20
Set mode items............................... 20
9 CONNECTIONS AND
MAINTENANCE ........................... 22-25
Supplied accessories...................... 22
Antenna .......................................... 22
Fuse replacement ........................... 22
Cleaning.......................................... 22
Connections ................................... 23
Mounting the transceiver ................ 24
MB-69 mounting bracket (Option)... 25
10 HM-127 REMOTE-CONTROL
MICROPHONE (IC-M402 only)....... 26-37
Panel description .............................26
Function display...............................28
Receiving and transmitting ..............29
Lock functions..................................30
Channel selection ............................31
Display backlighting .........................32
Monitor function ...............................32
Call channel programming...............32
Starting a scan.................................33
Setting tag channels ........................33
Dualwatch/Tri-watch operation ........33
Set mode programming ...................34
Intercom operation...........................34
Channel names................................35
HM-127 supplied accessories..........35
Installation ..................................36-37
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 38
12 CHANNEL LIST ................................. 39
13 SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 40-41
Specications.................................. 40
Dimensions ..................................... 41
14 MB-69/HM-127 TEMPLATE............... 42
15 OPTIONS ........................................... 44
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OPERATING RULES
Channel selection
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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 should monitor Ch 16 when you are not operating on another channel.
False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law.
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PRIVACY
Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-fully be used in any way.
Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
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RADIO LICENSES
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
In some countries, you must have a current radio station li­cense before using the transceiver.
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.
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(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.
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.
Radio license for boaters (U.S.A. only)
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio, EPIRB, and marine radar without having an FCC ship station license. Boaters travelling on international voyages, having an HF single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal, or required to carry a marine radio under any other regula­tion must still carry an FCC ship station license. For further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact Sheet.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Speaker Function display
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IC-M402
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Panel description
q DISTRESS SWITCH [DISTRESS]
Transmits distress call when pushed for 5 sec. (p. 12)
w POWER / VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level. (p. 6)
e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 6)
r TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [H/L]
Toggles high and low power when pushed. (p. 6)
Some channels are set to low power only.
While pushing this switch, other switches perform sec-
ondary functions.
t CHANNEL SWITCH [CH/WX•DUAL]
Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather
channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 5)
While push and hold [H/L] push [CH/WX•DUAL] to se-
lects one of 3 regular channels in sequence. (p. 5)
International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels are available for regular channels.
Starts dualwatch or tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.
(p. 8)
Stops dualwatch or tri-watch when either is activated.
y CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [16•9]
Selects Ch 16 when pushed. (p. 5)Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 5)
•“CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con-
dition when call channel is selected. (p. 7)
While push and hold [H/L] push [16•9] to enter memory
name programming condition. (p. 7)
While turning power ON push [16•9] to enter set mode.
(p. 20)
u CHANNEL UP / DOWN SWITCHES [YY/ZZSCAN]
Push to select the operating channels, set mode con-
tents, etc. (p. 6)
While push and hold [H/L] push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and switch backlight.
Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con-
dition when call channel is selected. (p. 7)
Push [Y] or [Z] for 1sec. to start/stop scanning. (p. 10)Push [Y] and [Z] for 1sec. to toggle the tag setting for
the displayed channel. (p. 10)
i DSC/INTERCOM SWITCH [DSC/IC] ([DSC] for IC-M402S)
Selects the DSC menu when pushed. (p. 11)While push and hold [H/L] push [DSC] for 1 sec. to show
current position and time. (p. 11)
Push [DSC] for 1 sec. to enter intercom mode.
(IC-M402 only, p. 19)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Function display
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 6)
TX appears while transmitting.
w BUSY INDICATOR (p. 6)
BUSY appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 9)
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
r CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
CALL appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 5)
t LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 6)
LOW appears when low power is selected.
y DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 5)
“”Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
u WEATHER CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 6)
WX appears when a weather channel is selected.ALT appears when the weather alert function is in use;
ashes when an alert tone is received.
i GPS INDICATOR
GPS appears while valid position data is received.GPS blinks when invalid position data is received.GPS disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.
o DSC INDICATOR
Indicates the DSC status.
!0 CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR
Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 7).LOW BATTERY scrolls when the battery voltage drops
to approx. 10 V DC or below.
“DW appears during dualwatch; TW appears during
tri-watch. (p. 8)
!1 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Indicates the selected operating channel number. “A
appears when a simplex channel is selected. (p. 5)
In set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 20)
!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Indicates whether a U.S.A. (USA), International (INT), or Canadian (CANADA) channel is in use.
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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. 6)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]
Push either switch to change the operating channel, set mode contents, etc. (p. 6)
e CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [16/9]
Same function as the [16•9] switch on the front panel.
(p. 2)
Selects Ch 16 when pushed. (p. 5)
Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 5)
•“CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming mode
when call channel is selected. (p. 7)
While push and hold [H/L] on the front panel push [16/9] to enter memory channel name programming condition. (p. 7)
While push and hold [16/9] on the supplied microphone, turn power ON to toggle the microphone lock function ON and OFF. (p. 6)
NOTE:
The optional HM-127
MICROPHONE
EXTENSION CABLE
only.
p. 19 Intercom operationp. 26-37 HM-127 REMOTE-CONTROL
IC-M402S has no external microphone speaker jack for connecting HM-127 and OPC-999.
and OPC-999
can be connected to IC-M402
MICROPHONE )
REMOTE CONTROL
MICROPHONE
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Push
Push
Push +
U.S.A. channels
International channelsCanadian channels
BASIC OPERATION
Channel selection
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Channel 16
Ch 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 Ch 16.
Push [16 ] momentarily to select Ch 16.Push [CH/WX] to return to the
condition before selecting Ch 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an op­erating channel.
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Channel 9 (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. 7) 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.
•“CALLING” and call channel number appear.
Each channel group may have an independent call channel.
Push [CH/WX] to return to the
condition before selecting call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to se­lect an operating channel.
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U.S.A.,Canadian and international channels
There are 57 U.S.A., 61 Canadian and 57 international chan­nels.These channel groups may be specied for the operating area.
q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
w Push [CH/WX] while pushing [H/L] to change the channel
group, if necessary.
U.S.A., International (INT) and Canadian channels can be se­lected in sequence.
e Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
•“D” appears for duplex channels.
•“A” appears for simplex channels.
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Push
once
or
twice
When weather alert is OFF.
When weather alert is ON.
Weather channels
There are 10 weather channels. Used for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and At­mospheric Administration) broadcasts.
The transceiver can detect a weather alert tone on the se­lected weather channel while receiving the channel, during standby on a regular channel or while scanning. (p. 20)
q Push [CH/WX] once or twice
to select a weather channel.
•“WX appears when a weather channel is selected. WX ALT appears when the weather alert function is in use. (p. 20)
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a chan-
nel.
Channels are memorized sepa­rately for each channel group.
BASIC OPERATION
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Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
q Turn [VOL] right to turn power ON. w Set the audio and squelch levels.
Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level.Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. (p. 5)
When receiving a signal, BUSY appears and audio is emitted from the speaker.
r Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
•“LOW” appears when low power is selected.
Choose high power for stronger signal propagation.
Some channels are for low power only.
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
•“TX” appears.
Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission (for DSC use).
Microphone lock function
The microphone lock function electrically locks the [Y]/[Z] and [16/9] switches on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac­cidental channel changes and accidental function access.
While pushing [16/9] on the supplied microphone, turn
power ON to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.
Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CAN­NOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. wa­ters.
y Release [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans­mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
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BASIC OPERATION
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Call channel programming
The call channel is used to select Ch 9, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
q While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX] one or more times to
select the desired channel group (U.S.A., International, Canada) to be programmed.
w Push [16] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the se-
lected channel group.
•“CALL and call channel number appear.
e Push [16] again for 3 sec. (until
long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel pro­gramming mode.
Channel number starts ashing.
r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the de-
sired channel.
t Push [16] to program the dis-
played channel as the call chan­nel.
Push [CH/WX] to cancel.
The channel number stops flash-
ing.
Channel names
Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters each.
Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) + ,– . ⁄ ) and spaces can be used.
q Select the desired memory channel.
Cancel dualwatch, tri-watch or scan in advance.
w While pushing [H/L], push [16] to edit memory channel
name.
A cursor appears and blinks.
e Select the desired character by pushing [Y]/[Z].
Push [CH/WX] or [H/L] for cursor movement.
r Push [16] to input and set the name.
Push [H/L] to cancel.
The cursor disappears.
t Repeat steps q to r to program other memory channel
names, if desired.
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BASIC OPERATION
Dualwatch Tri-watch
Call channel
Dual-watch starts.
Signal received on channel 16 takes priority.
Dual-watch resumes after the signal disappears.
Tri-watch starts.
Signal is received on call channel.
Signal received on channel 16 takes priority.
Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears.
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Description
Dualwatch monitors Ch 16 while you are receiving an-other channel; tri-watch monitors Ch 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses
If a signal is received on the call channel during tri-watch, tri-watch
To transmit on the selected channel during dualwatch/tri-watch, push
on Ch 16 until the signal disappears.
becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears.
and hold [PTT].
Operation
q Select the desired operating channel. w Select dualwatch or tri-watch in set mode. (p. 20) e Push [CH/WX] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch.
•“DW” appears during dualwatch; “TW” appears during tri-watch.
Beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
r To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [CH/WX] again.
[Example]:
Operating dualwatch on INT Ch 25
Operating tri-watch on INT Ch 25
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Scan starts. When a signal is received
SCAN OPERATIONS
Setting tag channels
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan­nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International, Canada) independently.
q While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX] one or more times to
select the desired channel group, if desired.
w Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. e Push [Y] and [Z] simultaneously for 1 sec. to set the dis-
played channel as a tag channel.
•“TAG appears in the function display.
r To cancel the tag channel setting, repeat e .
•“TAG disappears.
Clearing all tag channels in the selected channel group
While pushing [Y] and [Z], Turn power ON to clear all tag
channels in the channel group.
[Example]: Starting a priority scan.
Starting a scan
Set scan type (priority or normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance using set mode. (p. 20)
q Set tag channels as described at left. w Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. e While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX] one or more times to
select the desired channel group, if desired.
r Push [Y] or [Z] for 1 sec. to start priority or normal scan.
•“Pri scan 16” or “Normal scan” appears in the function display.
When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to set mode set­ting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during priority scan.)
While in the scanning, use [Y] and [Z] key to check tag channels,
change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
•“16ashes and a beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 during priority scan.
Push [Y] and [Z] for 1 sec. to set the paused channel as a tag channel.
t To stop the scan, push [Y] or [Z].
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