Icom IC-M700PRO Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

iM700PRO

IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-M700PRO SSB RADIO TELEPHONE.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

The explicit definitions described below apply to this instruction manual.

WORD

DEFINITION

RWARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

 

 

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet directly. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER mount the transceiver overhead. The weight of the transceiver is approximately 8 kg., but its apparent weight will increase several fold due to wave shocks and vibration. The transceiver must be mounted on a flat hard surface only.

NEVER connect a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 volt battery. This connection will ruin the transceiver.

NEVER allow children to play with equipment containing a radio transmitter.

NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.

NEVER install the IC-M700PRO into a plus-grounding ship. Such a connection might blow fuses and is not usable.

DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzene or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.

In maritime mobile operation, KEEP the transceiver and microphone as far away as possible (at least 1 m) from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications.

USE an Icom microphone and/or handset only (supplied or optional). Other brands may have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).

AVOID connecting the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This connection will not only blow fuses but may also damage the transceiver.

AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight.

AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct heat dissipation.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (for maritime operation)

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on 2182 kHz.

Push [2182kHz] to select the emergency fre-

1.

“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”

quency.

2.

“THIS IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . ” (name of vessel)

 

Push [ALARM] and [TX FREQ] for 1 sec. to trans-

3.

“LOCATED AT . . . . . . . . . ” (vessel’s position)

mit a 2-tone alarm signal for at least 30 sec.

 

 

• The transceiver automatically stops the alarm after 50

4.

Give the reason for the distress call.

sec.

 

 

Push [ALARM] to turn the alarm transmission off,

5.

Explain what assistance you need.

 

 

then push and hold the PTT switch on the micro-

6.

Give additional information:

phone and send the following information:

 

• Vessel type

 

 

• Vessel length

 

 

• Vessel color

 

 

• Number of people onboard.

 

 

 

VERSIONS

The following versions are available for the

IC-M700PRO.

Version

Description

Marine

2182 kHz 2-tone alarm is built-in.

FSK/CW narrow filter is optional.

 

All SSB/FSK channels available.

 

2182 kHz 2-tone alarm is optional.

General

No transmit frequency programming

 

allowed.

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . . . . ii PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii IN CASE OF EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii VERSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

1 OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES . . . . . . 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

■ Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY . . . . 5–7

■ Memory mode/VFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5

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

5

DScan function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ Selecting a frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

■ Resetting the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

■ Basic voice receive and transmit . . . . . . . . . . .

8

■ Functions for transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

DTransmit frequency check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

■ Functions for receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9

DSquelch function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DNoise blanker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DAGC off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DClarity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ CW operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

■ FSK operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

5 SET MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–14

■ Set mode operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ■ Set mode contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION . . . .

15–21

■ Connections on rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 15

■ Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 15

■ Connector information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 16

■ Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 18

■ Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 18

■ Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 19

DMN-100/MN-101L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 19

DAT-130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 19

DNon-Icom tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 19

■ Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 20

DMounting location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 20

DMounting example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 20

DTransceiver dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 20

■ Installing internal options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 21

DOpening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 21

DInstalling an optional filter and alarm unit . . .

. . . 21

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

. . 21

7 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 23

■ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

■ Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES

 

 

 

CALL PROCEDURES

Calls must be properly identified and time limits must be respected.

Give your call sign each time you call another vessel or coast station. If you have no call sign, identify your vessel name and the name of the licensee.

Give your call sign at the end of each transmission that lasts more than 3 min.

You must break and give your call sign at least once every 15 min. during long ship-to-shore calls.

Keep your unanswered calls short, less than 30 sec. Do not repeat a call for 2 min.

Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.

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.

False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited and punishable by law.

PRIVACY

Information overheard but not intended for you cannot be lawfully used in any way.

Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

LOGS

All distress, emergency and safety calls must be recorded in complete detail. Log data activity is usually recorded in 24 hour time. Universal Time (UTC) is frequently used.

Adjustments, repairs, channel frequency changes and authorized modifications affecting electrical operation of the equipment must be kept in the maintenance log; entries must be signed by the authorized licensed technician performing or supervising the work.

RADIO LICENSES

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

You must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

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

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or be 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, and ends the call, and makes the necessary log entries.

Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy.

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Icom IC-M700PRO Manual

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

!8 !7

!6

!5

!4

 

 

!3

!2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SSB

RADIO

TELEPHONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

iM700PRO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

TX FREQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RX

D U P

 

SIMP

 

 

AGC

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2182KHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX

 

 

 

 

 

SQL

N B

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

DSC

 

 

 

 

 

S CAN F

 

 

!1

 

 

[ALARM] + [TX FREQ]

0

1

2

 

3

4

A

 

CL

0

CH/FREQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR ALARM TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

AGC

 

N B

 

SQL

SCAN

 

 

 

 

 

ALARM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T ONLY

ENT

 

 

 

 

GROUP

TUNE

 

 

CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

 

MICROPHONE

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLARITY

 

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!0

qMICROPHONE CONNECTOR (p. 16)

Accepts the supplied microphone or an optional handset.

NOTE: No audio is output via the speaker when the microphone or handset is not connected.

wPOWER SWITCH [POWER]

Turns power on and off.

eSPEAKER SWITCH [SPEAKER]

Turns the built-in speaker on and off.

è” appears in the display while the speaker is turned off.

Any external speaker connected to the rear panel is not turned off.

rDISPLAY INTENSITY SWITCH [DIMMER]

Turns the display backlighting on and off.

tVOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME]

Adjusts the audio output level.

Audio does not come from the speaker when:

A microphone is not connected.

The [SQL] switch is turned on and no signal is being received.

yGROUP CHANNEL SELECTOR [GROUP]

In memory mode, selects 1 of 3 channel groups (“A,” “B” or “C”). (p. 5)

In VFO mode, no function.

Selects an item in set mode. (p. 11)

uANTENNA TUNE SWITCH [TUNE] (p. 8) Tunes the connected tuner to the antenna.

Activates only when an optional antenna tuner such as Icom’s AT-130 is connected.

NOTE: When selecting “automatic tuning” in set mode, pushing this switch is not necessary to tune the antenna. (p. 11)

iCHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL] (p. 5)

In memory mode, selects an operating channel within the selected channel group.

A maximum of 50 channels are available in each channel group depending on set mode setting (pgs. 13, 14).

In VFO mode, changes the operating frequency in 0.1 kHz steps.

Frequencies selected in VFO mode are temporary.

oSCAN SWITCH [SCAN] (p. 6) Push to toggle scan on and off.

!0CLARITY CONTROL [CLARITY] (p. 9)

Shifts the receive frequency ±150 Hz for clear reception of an off frequency signal.

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!1KEYPAD

CL No function*.

CH/FREQ Toggles between memory mode and VFO mode. (p. 5)

• This key may be disabled by your dealer.

T ONLY No function*.

ENT No function*.

0 No function*.

to

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!2SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 9)

Activates the voice squelch function to reject undesired background noise while no signal is being received.

The squelch opens only when the received signal contains no voice or FSK components.

!3NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 9)

Turns the noise blanker function on to remove pulse-type noise such as engine ignition noise.

• “NB” appears when the function is turned on.

!4AGC OFF SWITCH [AGC] (p. 9)

Deactivates the AGC function to receive weak signals blocked by strong adjacent signals.

ê” appears when the [AGC] switch is turned on (stands for AGC deactivated).

!5MODE SWITCH [MODE]

Selects an operating mode temporarily. Available modes differ with version.

USB, AM, J2B (AFSK), FSK, R3E and CW modes are available.

The temporary mode is cleared and the previous mode appears when changing a channel.

!6TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SWITCH [TX FREQ]

(p. 8)

Displays the transmit frequency and opens the squelch to check and monitor the transmit frequency.

!72182 kHz SELECTION SWITCH

[2182kHz • RESET ] (p. iii)

Selects channel 0 (2182 kHz; distress call frequency).

The channel selector does not function when selecting channel 0.

Ignores external control and gives the front panel control priority when an external controller (NMEA format) is connected.

PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

!8ALARM SWITCH [ALARM] (p. iii)

Emits a distress alarm signal from the speaker.

Transmits a distress alarm or alarm testing signal when pushed together with the [TX FREQ] switch.

NOTE: General versions are not equipped with this [ALARM] switch.

*These keys function in some versions. See the separate

KEYPAD OPERATION and CHANNEL LIST instruction sheet for operating details.

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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

Display

 

 

 

!4

!3

!2

!1

 

q

ALM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

w

RX

D U P

SIMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGC

 

e

TUNE

 

 

!0

 

 

 

 

 

r

TX

 

 

 

 

SQL

N B

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S CAN

 

 

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qALARM INDICATOR (p. iii)

Appears when the alarm function is activated such as for an alarm test or distress alarm transmission.

Not available in General version.

wRECEIVE INDICATOR

Appears while receiving and when the squelch is open.

eTUNE INDICATOR (p. 8)

Flashes while the connected antenna tuner, such as Icom’s AT-130, is being tuned.

Tuning starts when transmitting on a new frequency or pushing the [TUNE] switch.

rTRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears when transmitting.

tS/RF METER

Shows the relative received signal strength while receiving.

Shows output power while transmitting.

yCHANNEL/VFO INDICATOR (p. 5)

Shows the selected group and channel in memory mode.

“FREQ” appears in VFO mode.

uSQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when the squelch is on.

iSCAN INDICATOR (p. 6)

Appears when the scan function is in use.

The scan function is not available on some versions.

• Pushing [SCAN] starts and stops scan.

oNOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when the [NB] switch is turned on.

!0AGC OFF INDICATOR (p. 9)

Appears when the [AGC] switch is pushed to indicate the AGC function is deactivated.

!1MODE READOUT

Shows the selected operating mode (type of emission).

!2SPEAKER OFF INDICATOR

Appears when the [SPEAKER] switch is pushed to indicate the front panel speaker is deactivated.

!3FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows the selected frequency whether in memory mode or VFO mode. (p. 5)

Shows the transmit frequency (for duplex channels) when transmitting or when pushing [TX FREQ]. (p. 8)

!4SIMPLEX/DUPLEX INDICATORS

These appear to show whether the selected channel is simplex or duplex.

In VFO mode, only simplex channels are available.

No indicator means that there is no transmit frequency programmed.

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SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

 

 

 

Memory mode/VFO mode

The transceiver has 2 operating modes: memory mode and VFO mode. Memory mode is used to select preprogrammed marine channels in one of the 3 channel groups; VFO mode is used to select frequencies around preprogrammed channels.

Push [CH/FREQ] to toggle between memory and VFO modes.

“FREQ” appears when in VFO mode.

In VFO mode only simplex operation is possible.

CH/FREQ

SQL

Memory mode

CH/FREQ

SIMP

SQL

Selecting a channel

The transceiver has 150 channels divided into 3 groups of 50 (max.) channels. However, the number of channels in each group can be restricted in set mode (pgs. 13, 14) depending on your needs.

NOTE: When channel 0 and/or 2182 kHz is selected with the [2182KHz] switch, channel selection is NOT possible. In such cases, push [2182KHz] in advance.

Push [CH/FREQ] to select memory mode, if necessary.

Rotate the [GROUP] selector to select the desired channel group; then rotate the [CHANNEL] selector to select the desired channel.

SQL

Group A

D U P

SQL

Group B

SIMP

SQL

Group C

D U P

SQL

Group B, channel 1

D U P

SQL

Group B, channel 2

D U P

SQL

Group B, channel 50

VFO mode

Rotate [GROUP]

to select a channel group

Rotate [CHANNEL]

to select a channel within a group

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