Icom IC-M506GE, IC-M506 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS
iM506
iM506GE
PREFACE
IMPORTANT
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art
technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product
should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
We appreciate you making the IC-M506/IC-M506GE your
transceiver of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the de sign of your IC-M506/IC-M506GE.
D FEATURES
❍ Integrated AIS Receiver
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❍ NMEA 2000™ Connectivity *
❍ 2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording
❍ Superb Active Noise Cancelling
*Depends on transceiver version.
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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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M506/IC-M506GE.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the
Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes,
storms, floods, 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.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
INSTALLATION NOTE
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
3. Say your call sign or other description of the v essel (AND
9 digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling
on Channel 70.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS]
for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then one
long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast
station.
• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is auto-
matically selected.
3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed to the left.
Installation:
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 the installation height should be
at least 1.4 meters above any accessib le position. In the case
where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height,
then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated
for long periods if any person is within a distance of 1.4 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna.
It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of 3 dB
are used. If higher gain antenna are required then please
contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recommendations.
Operation:
The exposure to RF electromagnetic field is only applicable
when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally
reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving
and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum
necessary.
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER
outlet. This could cause a fire, electric shock and damage the
transceiver.
connect the transceiver to an AC
RWARNING! NEVER connect the tr ansceiver to a po w-
er source of more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V battery. This
could cause a fire and damage the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable po-
larity when connecting to a power source. This could cause a
fire, electric shock and damage the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders on the
DC cable. This could cause a fire, electric shock and damage
the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a
lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power
source and antenna before a storm.
CAUTION:
operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could
cause bodily injury.
NEVER
place the transceiver where normal
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away
from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to
intense sunlight, such as the dashboard.
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DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to
clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s
surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the tr ansceiver f or an y rea-
son.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods of time.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meet IPX8 requirements
and the optional HM-195
quirements for waterproof protection. However, once the
transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot
be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads and AF
Out leads.
Icom, Icom Inc. and 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.
COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan and the United States.
commandmicIV™ meet IPX7 re-
ABOUT CE AND DOC
Hereby , Icom Inc. declares that the v ersions of
IC-M506GE which have the “CE” symbol on
the product, comply with the essential re-
quirements of the Radio Equipment Directive,
2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU . The full te xt of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/
DISPOSAL
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your
product, literature, or packaging reminds you
that in the European Union, all electrical and
electronic products, batteries, and accumulators
(rechargeable batteries) must be taken to des-
ignated collection locations at the end of their
working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in
your area.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................i
IMPORTANT ...........................................i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .........................i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ....................ii
INSTALLATION NOTE ............................ii
PRECAUTIONS .......................................iii
ABOUT CE AND DOC .............................iv
DISPOSAL ...............................................iv
1 OPERATING RULES ..........................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...................2–6
■ Front panel ......................................2
■ Function display ..............................4
■ Speaker Microphone .......................6
■ Softkey function ..............................6
3 PREPARATION ..............................7–8
■ MMSI code entry .............................7
■ ATIS code entry ..............................8
4 BASIC OPERATION .....................9–14
■ Channel selection ...........................9
■ Receiving and transmitting ............11
■ Call channel entry .........................12
■ Channel name entry .....................12
■ Microphone Lock function .............13
■ Adjusting the Backlight level .........14
■
AquaQuake water draining function
5 SCAN OPERATION ....................15–16
■ Scan types ....................................15
■ Setting Favorite channels .............16
■ Starting a scan ..............................16
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6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ..............17
■ Description ....................................17
■ Operation ......................................17
7 DSC OPERATION ......................18–66
■ DSC address ID ...........................18
■ Position and time programming
■ Distress call ...................................22
■ Transmitting DSC calls .................27
■ Receiving DSC calls .....................46
■ Received Call log ..........................58
■ Transmitted Call log ......................60
■ DSC Settings ................................61
■ Making an Individual call using
an AIS transponder .......................65
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS ..................67–71
■ Intercom operation ....................... 67
■ RX Hailer function ........................ 68
■ Hailer operation ............................ 68
■ Horn function ................................ 69
■ Voice scrambler operation .......... 71
■ Voice recorder function ................ 71
9 AIS RECEIVER
(Depending on versions) ..........72–81
■ About AIS ......................................72
■ AIS Classes ..................................72
■ Function display ............................73
■ About the detail screen .................76
■ AIS Settings ..................................79
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10 NMEA 2000 CONNECTION
(Depending on versions) ..........82–83
■ Description ....................................82
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ...84–93
■ Menu screen operation .................84
■ Menu screen items ........................85
■ Configuration items .......................86
■ Radio Settings items .....................90
12 CONNECTIONS AND
MAINTENANCE ........................94–102
■ Connections ..................................94
■ Antenna .........................................96
■ Fuse replacement .........................96
■ Cleaning ........................................96
■ Supplied accessories ....................96
■ Mounting the transceiver ...............97
■ MB-75/MB-132 installation ............98
■ Microphone installation ...............100
13 SPECIFICATIONS
AND OPTIONS .......................103–105
■ Specifications ..............................103
■ Options ........................................104
14 CHANNEL LIST ......................106–108
15 TEMPLATE .....................................109
16 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................111
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OPERATING RULES
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D Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations per taining to call priorities,
and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress
calls take priority over all others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
D Privacy
• Information overheard, but not intended for you, cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D Radio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You may require a current radio station license before using
the transceiver . It is unla wful to operate a ship station which is
not licensed, but required to be.
If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application.
This government-issued license states the call sign which is
your craft’s 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 r adio
is not required for safety purposes.
If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, only a
licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
Howev er , non-licensed individuals may talk o ver a transceiv er
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government r ules 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
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q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp. 22, 23)
Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call.
w ENTER KEY [ENT]
Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on.
e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]
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Push to switch to the previous or next key function that
is assigned to the softkeys. (p. 7)
Push to select a desired character or number in the
table while in the channel name, position, MMSI code,
ATIS code programming mode, and so on. (pp. 8, 12,
21)
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UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫CH]/[√CH]
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Push to select the operating channels, Menu items,
Menu settings, and so on.
While scanning, push to check Favorite channels,
change the scanning direction or manually resume a
scan. (p. 16)
t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR]
Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ-
ous screen.
y MENU KEY [MENU]
Push to enter or exit the Menu screen. (p. 84)
u DIAL/POWER SWITCH [PWR]
When the power is OFF, hold down for 1 second to turn
ON power.
Hold down for 1 second to turn OFF power.
Rotate to select the operating channels, Menu items,
Menu settings, and so on.
Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9)
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9)
• The “CALL” icon appears when the Call channel is selected.
o SQUELCH DIAL
Rotate to adjust the squelch level.
!0 SOFTKEYS
Desired functions as described below can be assigned in
the Menu screen. (p. 87)
Scan [
Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.
*This key does not appear in Dutch version transceivers.
Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 17)
Push once to start and stop a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
AIS [
Push to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the display.
*Some versions do not have an AIS receiver.
Channel [ ] (pp. 9, 11)
Push to select a regular channel.
High/Low [
Push to set the power to high or low.
• Some channels are set to only low power.
]* (p. 16)
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] (p. 11)
Voice Scrambler [ ]* (p. 71)
Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF.
• The “SBL” icon appears when the voice scrambler is ON.
*This key appears only when the voice scrambler unit is installed.
Voice Recorder [ ] (p. 71)
Push to playback recorded voice.
RX Hailer [ ] (p. 61)
Push to turn the RX Hailer mode ON or OFF.
LO/DX [
Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF.
• The “LOC” icon appears when the Attenuator function is ON.
*This key appears only for Australian version transceivers.
Favorite channel [ ] (p. 16)
Push to set or clear the displayed channel as a Fa vorite
(Tag) channel.
Hold down for 3 seconds to clear or set all Favorite
(Tag) channels in the selected channel group.
Name [
Push to enter the channel name entry mode.
Backlight [
Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness ad-
justment mode.
Log [
Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.
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!1 VOLUME DIAL
Rotate to adjust the volume level.
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q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (p. 11)
The “
when the squelch is open.
The “
w POWER ICON (p. 11)
The “25W” icon appears when high power is selected.
The “1W” icon appears when low power is selected.
e RX HAILER ICON (p. 68)
Appears while in the RX Hailer mode.
r CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10)
Shows which channel group is selected, a USA “USA”
International “INT” ATIS “ATIS” or DSC “DSC”*, depending on the version.
*German transceiver version only
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t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9)
Appears when the Call channel is selected.
y DUPLEX ICON (p. 10)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
u FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 16)
Appears when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected.
i MESSAGE ICON
Blinks when there is an unread DSC message.
o GPS ICON
Stays ON when the GPS receiver is activated and v alid
position data is received.
Blinks when invalid position data is being received.
!0 SWITCH ICON (p. 62)
Appears when the “CH 16 SWITCH” in DSC Settings is set
to OFF.
!1 LOW BATTERY ICON
Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approximately
10.8 V DC or less.
!2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Displays the selected operating channel number.
• When a simplex channel is selected, “A” or “B” appears.
!3 CHANNEL NAME FIELD
The channel name appears, if entered. (p. 12)
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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!4 KEY ICON (p. 6)
Displays the assigned function of the softkeys on the front
panel.
!5 TIME ZONE INDICATOR
Displays the current time when a GPS receiver is con-
nected, or the time is manually entered.
• When the GPS current time is invalid, “??” will blink every
2 seconds instead of the current time. After 23.5 hours has
passed, “NO TIME” will appear.
• “ ??”
!6 POSITION INDICATOR
• When the GPS position is invalid, “??” ma y b link e very 2 sec-
will
blink every 2 seconds instead of the current time,
after 4 hours have passed from when the time was manually entered. The manually programmed time is held for only
23.5 hours, and after that, “NO TIME” will appear.
“LOCAL” appears when the offset time is set.
“MNL” appears when
“ UTC” appears when
tence formats are included in the GPS signal.
The date information appears when
tence formats are included in the GPS signal.
“ NO TIME” appears when no GPS receiver is connect-
ed, and no time is manually entered.
Shows the current position when a GPS receiver is
connected, or the position is manually entered.
onds instead of displaying the position. The last position is
held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” will
appear.
the time is manually entered
the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS sen-
the RMC GPS sen-
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• “ ??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of displaying the position, after 4 hours have passed from when the position is
manually entered. The manually entered position is held for
only 23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” will appear.
“ NO POSITION” appears when no GPS receiver is
connected, and no position is manually entered.
!7 COURSE/SPEED INDICATOR
Shows the course and speed of your vessel if a GPS re-
ceiver is connected to the transceiver.
• Course and speed are displayed when the RMC GPS sentence
format is included in the GPS signal.
Course and speed are also displayed when the VTG and either
the GGA, GLL or GNS GPS sentence formats are included in the
GPS signal.
!8 SCAN INDICATOR
“ SCAN 16” appears during a Priority scan, “SCAN” ap-
pears during a Normal scan. (p. 16)
“ DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch, “TRI 16” ap-
pears during Tri-watch. (p. 17)
!9 LOCAL ICON
Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
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This function is usable for only Australian version transceivers.
@0 VOICE SCRAMBLER ICON* (p. 71)
Appears when the Voice Scrambler function is turned ON.
* Appears only when the voice scrambler unit is installed.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 11)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
Push either key to check Favorite channels, change scan-
ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 11, 16)
• You can turn OFF the FAV on MIC setting (p. 93). After that, you
can select all channels with these keys.
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L]
Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 11)
• Some channels are set to only low power.
While holding down [H/L], turn ON the power to turn the
Microphone Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 13)
r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9)
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9)
• The “CALL” icon appears when the Call channel is selected.
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Softkey function
Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. When a
key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the
softkey, as shown below.
D Softkey function selection
When “Ω” or “≈” is displa yed beside the ke y icon, pushing [Ω]/
[≈] to scroll key functions that are assigned to the softkeys.
The key movement is set to “Group” in default. 4 icons move
by pushing [Ω]/[≈] once. You can set the key movement of
your choice in menu screen. (p. 87)
Push
Push this key to start
and stop scan.
PushPush
Push
The order of the key icons may differ, depending on the
transceiver version.
PREPARATION
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MMSI code entry
The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self
ID) code can be entered at power ON.
This initial code setting can be performed only once.
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer
or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been entered, this procedure is not necessary.
q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
• Three short beeps sound, and “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed.
w Push [ENT] to start the MMSI code entry.
• Push [CLEAR] twice to cancel the entr y, and go to the normal
operating screen. In this case, the transceiver cannot make a
DSC call. To enter the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn
it ON again.
e Enter your MMSI code in the following manner:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
t After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically
selected, and then push [ENT] or dial to set it.
y The “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed.
u Enter your MMSI code again for confirmation.
• Enter in the same manner as steps e through t.
i When your MMSI code entry is successfully completed,
the screen as shown below is briefly displayed.
• After that, the normal operating screen is displayed.
The entered MMSI code can be checked in the MENU screen.
(p. 85)
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ATIS code entry (For Dutch and German version transceivers)
The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) code can be entered at power ON.
This initial code setting can be performed only once.
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer
or distributor. If your ATIS code has already been entered, this procedure is not necessary.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “RADIO SET” icon
and then push the softkey below the icon.
• The RADIO SETTINGS menu is displayed.
e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “CHAN Group,” and
then push [ENT].
r Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “ATIS,” and then push
[ENT].
t Push [BACK] twice.
y Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “ATIS” icon and
then push the softkey below the icon.
• ATIS code programming screen appears.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel the programming, and go to the normal
operating mode. In this case, the ATIS function is disabled. To
program the ATIS code, repeat the steps q and y.
u Enter your ATIS code in the following manner:
• Select a desired number using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
i Repeat step u to enter all 10 digits.
o After entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically
selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
!0 The “ATIS CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed.
!1 Enter your ATIS code again for confirmation.
• Enter in the same manner as steps u through o.
!2 When your ATIS code entry is successfully completed, the
screen as shown below is briefly displayed.
• After that, the normal operating screen is displayed.
The entered ATIS code can be checked in the MENU screen.
(p. 85)
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BASIC OPERATION
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Channel selection
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications.
While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Channel
16 is automatically monitored during both Dualwatch and Triwatch.
Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
Push [CHAN] to return to the screen displayed before you
selected Channel 16, or rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH)
to select an operating channel.
D Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call
channel. The Call channels can be programmed, and are
used to store your most often used channel in each channel
group, for quick recall.
The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. (p. 17)
Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of
the selected channel group.
• The “CALL” icon and the Call channel number appear.
• Each channel group has an independent call channel after programming. (p. 12)
Push [CHAN] to return to the screen displayed before you
selected Call channel, or rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√]
(CH) to select an operating channel.
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D Channel group selection
There are preset international channels for the transceiver.
Except for the Europe versions, you can select a channel
group suitable for your operating area, as described below.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push
icon and then push the softkey below the icon.
• RADIO SETTINGS menu is displayed.
e Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “CHAN Group,” and
then push [ENT].
r Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired channel
group, and then push [ENT].
[Ω]/[≈] to select the “RADIO SET”
t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
y Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
nels.
• You can turn OFF the FAV on MIC setting (p. 93). After that, you
can select all channels by using the microphone.
• The “DUP” icon appears when a duplex channel is selected.
• “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected.
Channel group icon appears
When the USA channel
group is selected.
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Microphone
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Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
w Set the audio and squelch levels. (p. 3)
First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output
level. After that, adjust the squelch level until the noise
just disappears.
e Change the channel group. (p. 10)
r Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
(pp. 9, 10)
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
nels.
• You can turn OFF the FAV on MIC setting (p. 93). After that, you
can select all channels using the microphone.
• When receiving a signal, the “ ” icon appears and audio is
heard.
• Further adjustment of the volume level may be necessary.
t Push [HI/LO] to select the output power, if necessary.
• The “25W” icon appears when high power is selected, and the
“1W” icon appears when low power is selected.
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose high
power for longer distance communications.
• Some channels are for only low power.
y Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your normal
voice level.
• The “ ” icon appears.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
u Release [PTT] to receive.
Information
The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components
in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak at
your normal voice level.
NOTE for the TOT (Time-out Timer) function
The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission beyond a
preset time period after the transmission starts.
A beep sounds 10 seconds before transmission is cutoff to
indicate the transmission will be shut down, and “T O T” appears
in the channel name field.
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Call channel entry
You can enter the Call channel with your most often-used
channel in each channel group for quick recall.
q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA, CAN or A TIS)
to be entered. (p. 10)
w Push [MENU].
e Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “RADIO SET” icon
and then push the softkey below the icon.
• RADIO SETTINGS menu is displayed.
r Rotate dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “CALL CHAN,” and
then push [ENT].
t Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
y Push [ENT] to save the channel as the Call channel.
• Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
u Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
Channel name entry
Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of
up to 10 characters.
Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – .
/ [ \ ] ^ _ : ; < = > ?) and a space can be input.
q Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel.
• First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if activated.
w Push [NAME] to open the channel name entry screen.
• A cursor is displayed on the first character.
e Enter the desired channel name in the following manner:
• Select a desired character using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
• Select “SPACE,” then push [ENT] to enter a space.
• Select “DELETE,” then push [ENT] to delete a character.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
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r Repeat step e to enter all characters.
t Push [Ω]/[≈]/[∫]/[√] to select “FINISH, ” then push [ENT] to
set the name and return to the previous screen.
Microphone Lock function
The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√],
[16/C] and the [H/L] keys on the supplied microphone. This
prevents accidental channel changes or function access.
While holding down [H/L] on the microphone, hold down
[PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF.
[H/L]
[16/C]
[Y]/[Z]
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Adjusting the Backlight level
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions.
The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels, and OFF.
Depending on the presetting, the adjustment method differs,
as described below.
Push [BKLT] to show the backlight adjustment screen. Ro-
tate dial or push [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈]
the LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT].
• If no key operation is performed for about 5 seconds, the transceiver
sets the selected backlight level, and returns to the normal mode.
to adjust the brightness of
AquaQuake water draining
function
The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away
from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle
the sound coming from the speaker. A buzzing sound is heard
when this function is activated.
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “AQUA QUAKE,”
icon and then push the softkey below the icon.
• AQUAQUAKE screen is displayed.
While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is
activated to clear water away from the speaker grill.
• While holding down [AQUA], a low buzzing sounds to drain water, regardless of the volume level setting.
• The transceiver keys, except [DISTRESS], are disabled while
the AquaQuake function is activated.
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■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan
and a Normal scan.
PRIORITY SCAN
CH 01
CH 88
CH 05 CH 04
The Priority scan sequentially searches through all Favorite channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is
detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal
disappears. When a signal is detected on a channel other
than Channel 16, the scan becomes a Dualwatch until the
signal disappears.
CH 16
CH 02
CH 03
Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop
scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Ref er
to the next page for details.)
Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p. 90)
NORMAL SCAN
CH 01 CH 02
CH 88
CH 05 CH 04
The Normal scan, like the Priority scan, sequentially
searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike
the Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set
as a Favorite channel.
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■ Setting Favorite channels
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as Favorite channels, or clear the Favorite on unwanted channels.
Channels that are not tagged as Favorites will be skipped
while scanning. Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each channel group (INT, USA, CAN or ATIS).
q Select the desired channel group. (p. 10)
w Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel.
e Push [] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel.
• The “” icon appears on the display.
r To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step e.
• The “” icon disappears.
✓ Clearing (or setting) all Favorite channels
Hold down [] for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to
2 short beeps) to clear all Favorite channel settings in the
selected channel group.
• Repeat above procedure to set all channels as Favorite channels.
[Example]: Starting a Normal scan.
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■ Starting a scan
First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan
resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 90)
q Select the desired channel group. (p. 10)
w Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left.
e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
r Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan.
• “ SCAN 16” appears during a Priority scan; “SCAN” appears dur-
ing a Normal scan.
• When a signal is detected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during a Priority scan.)
• Push [Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the
scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or
manually resume the scan.
• A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received on
Channel 16 during a Priority scan.
t To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step r.
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■ 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. Dualw atch and
Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when y ou
are operating on another channel.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
Call channel
Ch 16
Dualwatch
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch and Triwatch pause 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.
• T o tr ansmit on the selected channel during a Dualwatch or
Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].
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Ch 16
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Tri-watch
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■ Operation
q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 90)
w Rotate dial or push [Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired
operating channel.
e Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
• “ 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 or Tri-watch, push [DW] again.
[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25.
Tri-watch starts.
Tri-watch resumes after the
signal disappears.
Signal is received on
Call channel.
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■ DSC address ID
D Entering an Individual ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned
a name of up to 10 characters.
q Select “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
w Push [ADD].
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” program screen is displayed.
e Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
The first digit is ‘0,’ and the second digit is other than ‘0’
for a Group ID.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
Individual ID
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• The ID name entry screen is displayed.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
• Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
u After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using [Y]/[Z]/
[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] to program it.
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” list screen is displayed.
i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
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D Entering a Group ID
q Select “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
w Push [ADD].
• The “GROUP ID” program screen is displayed.
e Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
The first digit is fixed as ‘0’ for a Group ID.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
r Repeat step e to enter the specific 9 digits group code.
Group ID
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• The Group ID name entry screen is displayed.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
• Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
u After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using [Y]/[Z]/
[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or dial to program it.
• The “GROUP ID” list screen is displayed.
i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
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D Deleting Individual/Group ID
q Select “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET-
TINGS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
• When no address ID is entered, “No ID” is displayed. In this case,
push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name,
then push [DEL].
Individual ID
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Group ID
e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL
ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen.
• Push [CANCEL] to cancel it.
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■ Position and time entry
A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time.
If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal
Time Coordinated) time should be manually entered. They
are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible
with the NMEA 0183 (ver . 2.0 or later) or NMEA 2000* format
is connected.
* Some versions do not have a NMEA 2000 connector.
• Manual entry is disabled when a GPS receiver is connected.
• Manually entered position and time will be held for only
23.5 hours.
q Select “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.
w Edit your latitude and longitude position using dial, and
MENU ➪ DSC SET ➪ Position Input
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor is
on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cursor
is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
e After entering the position, push [ENT] to program it.
r The UTC time entr y screen is displayed, enter the UTC
time in the following way:
• Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or dial to set it.
• T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, “←” or “→,”
then push [ENT] or dial.
t Push [ENT] or dial to set your position and time.
• Return to the “DSC SETTINGS” screen.
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■ Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the
Master, 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.
D Simple call
q While lifting up the key cov er, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3
seconds to transmit the Distress alert.
• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and
both the key and display backlighting blink.
• DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the
Distress alert is transmitted.
w After transmitting the alert, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call.
• The Distress alert is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or a DSC Cancel call is made. (p. 27)
• Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat alert.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [P AUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode ,
push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it.
e After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF]
then reply using the microphone.
➥ A distress alert default contains:
• Nature of distress: Undesignated distress
• Position information: The latest GPS or manual input position
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is
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The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call.
DSC OPERATION
e The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed.
• Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.
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q Select “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC menu.
MENU
(Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
w Select the nature of the distress using dial or [Y]/[Z], then
push dial or [ENT].
• ‘Undesignated, ’ ‘Fire,Explosion, ’ ‘Flooding, ’ ‘Collision, ’ ‘Grounding, ’
‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man
Overboard’ is selectable.
• The nature of the distress is stored for 30 seconds after a selection is made.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
➪ DSC ➪ Distress Call
(Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)
r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-
tress alert.
• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and
both the key and display backlighting blink.
• The selected nature of the distress is stored for 30 seconds.
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D Regular call (continued)
t After transmitting the alert, the transceiver waits for an ac-
knowledgment call.
• The Distress alert is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 26)
• Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat alert.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [P AUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode ,
push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to resume it.
y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM
OFF] then reply using the microphone.
➥ A distress alert contains:
• Nature of distress: Selected in step w.
• Position information: The latest GPS or manual input position
is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is
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