INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM504
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M504 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER 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.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M504 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-M504.
D FEATURES
Simple operation with large keys
Easy to hear speaker
Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement
Rugged waterproof construction
Optional COMMANDMIC (HM-162/HM-157) are available
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.
COMMANDMIC II and COMMANDMIC III is a trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States.
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-M504.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.
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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.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1.“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2.“THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
3.Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one).
4.“LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5.State the nature of the distress and assistance required.
6.Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1.While lifting up the key cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep.
2.Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station.
•After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3.Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above.
NOTE
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver.
To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed 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.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
STICKER
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RADIO OPERATOR 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 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 field 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD …………………………………………………………… i IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………… i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…………………………………………… ii NOTE …………………………………………………………………… ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ……………………………………… iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………… iv
PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………………………… v
1OPERATING RULES ……………………………………………… 1
2PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………………………… 2–5
■Front panel ……………………………………………………… 2
■Function display ………………………………………………… 4
■Microphone ……………………………………………………… 5
3BASIC OPERATION…………………………………………… 6–11
■Channel selection ……………………………………………… 6
■Receiving and transmitting……………………………………… 8
■Call channel programming ……………………………………… 9
■Channel comments …………………………………………… 10
■Microphone Lock function …………………………………… 10
■Display backlight ……………………………………………… 10
■ Optional voice scrambler operation ………………………… 11
4SCAN OPERATION ………………………………………… 12–13
■Scan types ……………………………………………………… 12
■Setting TAG channels ………………………………………… 13
■Starting a scan ………………………………………………… 13
5DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ……………………………………… 14
■Description ……………………………………………………… 14
■Operation ……………………………………………………… 14
6DSC OPERATION …………………………………………… 15–49
■MMSI code programming……………………………………… 15
■MMSI code check ……………………………………………… 16
■DSC address ID………………………………………………… 17
■Position and time programming ……………………………… 21
■Position and time indication …………………………………… 22
■GPS information indication …………………………………… 22
■Distress call …………………………………………………… 23
■Transmitting DSC calls ………………………………………… 26
■Receiving DSC calls …………………………………………… 41
■Received messages …………………………………………… 45
■DSC Set mode ………………………………………………… 47
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS………………………………………… 50–54
■Intercom operation …………………………………………… 50
■RX Speaker function …………………………………………… 51
■Hailer operation ………………………………………………… 52
■Automatic foghorn function …………………………………… 53
8 SET MODE …………………………………………………… 55–57
■Set mode programming ……………………………………… 55
■Set mode items ………………………………………………… 55
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE …………………… 58–64
■Connections …………………………………………………… 58
■Supplied accessories ………………………………………… 59
■Antenna ………………………………………………………… 59
■Fuse replacement ……………………………………………… 59
■Mounting the transceiver ……………………………………… 60
■MB-75 installation ……………………………………………… 61
■UT-112/UT-98 installation ……………………………………… 62
■HM-162/HM-157 installation ………………………………… 63
10 TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………… 67
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS …………………………… 68
■Specifications …………………………………………………… 68
■Options ………………………………………………………… 69
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly 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 at the back of the transceiver 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 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the ship’s navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures 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 alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
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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 the optional HM-162
COMMANDMIC III™/HM-157 COMMANDMIC II™ employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to IPX8 of the international standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the transceiver or microphone has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
DPRIORITIES
•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.
DPRIVACY
•Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
•Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
DRADIO 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.
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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.
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 traveling 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.
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■ Front panel
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qDISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS]
Push for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. (p. 23)
wDSC MENU KEY [MENU]
Push to toggle the DSC menu appear or disappear. (p. 15)
eCLEAR KEY [CLR]
Push to cancel the entered function, exit Set mode. (p. 55)
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Push to turn the hailer mode ON or OFF. (p. 52)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the RX Speaker mode ON or OFF. (p. 51)
While pushing and holding [H/L], push to turn the auto foghorn function ON. (p. 54)
tATTENUATOR/INTERCOM KEY [LO/DX•IC•SCRM]
Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF. (p. 8)
• “LOC” appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate an optional Intercom function. (p. 50)
Push and hold to call the optional command microphone while in Intercom mode. (p. 50)
While pushing and holding [H/L], push to turn the voice scrambler function ON or OFF. (p. 11)
yCHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16•9]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 6)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to select Call channel. (p. 6)
• “CALL” appears when Call channel is selected.
Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter Call channel programming condition when Call channel is selected. (p. 9)
While pushing and holding [H/L], push to enter the channel comment programming condition. (p. 10)
Advance the cursor while in the channel comment programming condition. (p. 10)
While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode. (p. 55)
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uCHANNEL SELECTOR [DIAL•ENTER]
Rotate to select the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 6–8, 55)
While pushing and holding [H/L], rotate to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 10)
Push to enter the input channel comment, selected item, etc. (pgs. 10, 55)
Rotate to check TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan.
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While pushing and holding [HAIL•RX
], rotate to adjust the audio level in RX Speaker mode. (p. 51)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to display the GPS information when a GPS receiver is connected. (p. 22)
iCHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C]
Selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 7)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 14)
Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated. (p. 14)
Move the cursor backward while in the channel comment programming condition. (p. 10)
While pushing and holding [H/L], push to select one of three channel groups in sequence. (p. 7)
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are available.
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Rotate to set the squelch threshold level. (p. 8)
!0SCAN/TAG KEY [SCAN•TAG] (p. 13)
Push to start and stop Normal or Priority scan.
Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed channel as a TAG (scanned) channel.
While pushing and holding [H/L], push for 3 sec. to clear or set all TAG channels in the selected channel group.
!1VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 8) Rotate to adjust the audio level.
!2TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L]
Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 8)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
While pushing this key, some keys perform secondary functions.
!3POWER KEY [POWER] (p. 8)
Push to turn power ON.
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
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qRX SPEAKER INDICATOR (p. 51) Appears during the RX Speaker mode.
wPOWER INDICATOR (p. 8)
“25W” appears when high power is selected.
“1W” appears when low power is selected.
eTAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
rDUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
tCHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 7)
Indicates whether an U.S.A. “USA,” International “INT,” Canadian “CAN” or weather “WX” channel is in use.
yCALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 9) Appears when the call channel is selected.
uLOW BATTERY INDICATOR
Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC or below.
iCHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Indicates the selected operating channel number.
oCHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR
Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 10)
!0TIME ZONE INDICATOR
Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is connected.
•“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data when the GPS current time data is invalid.
•“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data 4 hours after the time data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours have past.
“Local” appears when the offset time data is set. (p. 47)
“No Time” appears when no GPS receiver is connected and no time data is input manually.
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!1POSITION INDICATOR
Shows the GPS position data.
•“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when the GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position data is held for up to 23.5 hours.
•“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours after the position data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours have past.
“No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is connected and no position data is input manually.
!2SCAN INDICATOR
“PRI-SCAN 16” appears during Priority scan; “NORMAL SCAN” appears during Normal scan. (p. 13)
“DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears during Tri-watch. (p. 14)
!3SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 11)
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. (only when the optional scrambler unit is installed.)
!4LOCAL INDICATOR (p. 8)
Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
!5BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8)
“BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
“TX” appears while transmitting.
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Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 8)
wCHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
Push either key to change the operating memory channel, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 6, 7, 55)
Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 13)
eTRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
Toggles power high and low when pushed. (p. 8)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
While pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON to toggle the Microphone Lock function ON and OFF. (p. 10)
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■ Channel selection
ï Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a 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•9] momentarily to select Channel 16.
Push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or rotate [DIAL] to select an operating channel.
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ï 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. 9) and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall.
Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
•“CALL” and call channel number appear.
•Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel. (p. 9)
Push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to return to the condition before selecting call channel, or rotate [DIAL] to select an operating channel.
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ï U.S.A., international and Canadian channels
The IC-M504 is pre-programmed with 57 U.S.A., 57 international and 61 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area.
qPush [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to select a regular channel.
•If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] again. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL•
U/I/C] to change the channel group, if necessary.
•U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be selected in sequence.
eRotate [DIAL] to select a channel.
• “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
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qPush [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] once or twice to select a weather channel.
•“WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
•“WX ALERT” appears when the Weather Alert function is in use. (p. 56)
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■ Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
q Push [POWER] to turn power ON.
wSet 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 While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL• U/I/C] to change the channel group. (p. 7)
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel. (pgs. 6, 7)
• When receiving a signal, “BUSY” appears and audio is emitted from the speaker.
• Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary.
t Push [LO/DX•IC•SCRM] to turn the receive Attenuator function ON or OFF, if necessary.
• “LOC” appears when the receive Attenuator function is in use. y Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
• “25W” or “1W” appears when high or low power is selected, respectively.
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose high power for longer distance communications.
• Some channels are for low power only.
u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.
•“TX” appears.
•Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC. i Release [PTT] to receive.
Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
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■ Call channel programming
Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default); however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
q While pushing and holding
[H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL• U/I/C] one or more times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., International or Canada) to be programmed.
wPush [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
•“CALL” and call channel number appear.
ePush [16•9] again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming.
•Channel number starts blinking.
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25W INT CALL
TAG
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UTC 12:00 CALLING
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UTC 12:00 CALLING
BASIC OPERATION 3
rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
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tPush [16•9] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
•Push [CLR] to cancel.
•The channel number stops blinking.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Channel comments
Memory channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters.
Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (– . /) and space can be used.
qSelect the desired channel.
• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.
w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [16•9] to edit the
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•Push [16•9] or [CH/WX• DUAL•U/I/C] to move the
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r Repeat step e to input all characters.
tPush [DIAL•ENTER] to input and set the comment.
•Push [CLR] to cancel.
•The cursor and the character stop blinking.
yRepeat steps q to t to program other channel comments, if desired.
■ Microphone Lock function
The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access.
While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON to toggle the Lock function ON and OFF.
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■ Display backlight
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions.
While pushing and holding [H/L], rotate [DIAL] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
•The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
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4 SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan.
When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the previously selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 56)
PRIORITY SCAN
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Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to right page for details.)
Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 55)
NORMAL SCAN
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Normal scan, like Priority scan, searches through all TAG channels in sequence. However, unlike Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel.
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■ Setting TAG channels
For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (USA, INT, CAN) independently.
qWhile pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to select the desired channel group (USA, INT or CAN.)
w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel.
ePush [SCAN•TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel.
• “TAG” appears in the display.
rTo cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e.
• “TAG” disappears.
Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels
While pushing and holding [H/L], push [SCAN•TAG] for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all TAG channels setting in the channel group.
• Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.
SCAN OPERATION 4
■ Starting a scan
Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance, using Set mode. (p. 55)
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w Set TAG channels as described at left.
e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
rPush [SCAN•TAG] to start Priority or Normal scan.
•“PRI-SCAN 16” appears at the channel comment indicator during Priority scan.
•“NORMAL SCAN” appears at the channel comment indicator during Normal scan.
•When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.)
•Rotate [DIAL] to check the scanning TAG channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
•A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks at the channel comment indicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Priority scan.
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5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■ Description
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
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•If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
•If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
•To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Triwatch, push and hold [PTT].
■ Operation
q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 56)
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired operating channel.
ePush [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
•“DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears during Tri-watch.
•A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16. r To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C]
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[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25
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■ MMSI code programming
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON.
This code programming can be performed only twice.
q Turn power OFF.
w While pushing [MENU], turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition.
e After the display appears, release [MENU]. r Push [MENU] again to enter the DSC menu.
t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- Select Item
Position Input Received Calls
˘Set up Exit
yRotate [DIAL] to select “MMSI Check,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
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Set up
Add:INDV ID
Add:Group ID
DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
˘MMSI Check
DSC OPERATION 6 
uRotate [DIAL] to set the specific 9-digit MMSI code.
•Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
•Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
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iAfter entering the 9-digit code, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set the code.
• Returns to the set up menu.
oPush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
•Returns to the DSC menu.
•Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
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■ MMSI code check
The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked.
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- Select Item
Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting
˘Set up Exit
e Rotate [DIAL] to select “MMSI Check,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- Set up
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time ˘MMSI Check
Auto ACK NMEA Output Exit
r Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
--DSC Menu--
MMSI Check
123456789
<CLR˘Exit>
tPush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
•Returns to the DSC menu.
•Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
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■ DSC address ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters.
D Programming Individual ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- Select Item
Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting
˘Set up Exit
eRotate [DIAL] to select “Add:INDV ID,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- Set up
˘Add:INDV ID Add:Group ID DEL:INDV ID DEL:Group ID Offset Time MMSI Check
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rRotate [DIAL] to set the individual ID and ID name.
•Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
•Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
•“Full ID” appears when 100 DSC address IDs are already set.
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t After inputting, push [DIAL•ENTER] to program.
yPush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
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•Returns to the DSC menu.
•Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Deleting Individual ID
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- Select Item
Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting
˘Set up Exit
eRotate [DIAL] to select “DEL:INDV ID,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
•When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. Push [CLR] to exit.
--DSC Menu-- Set up
Add:INDV ID
Add:Group ID ˘DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired ID name for deleting.
--DSC Menu-- Select ID
John
Paul ˘George
Michael
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
tPush [DIAL•ENTER] to delete the address ID and return to the set up menu.
yPush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
•Returns to the DSC menu.
•Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
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