Icom IC-M91D, IC-M92D Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM91D
iM92D

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.

CLEAR

FOREWORD

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M91D
and IC-M92D
with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship.
With proper care this radio should provide you with years of
trouble-free operation.

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER are designed and built

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M91D and IC-M92D.

This instruction manual includes some functions which are
usable only when they are pre-programmed by your dealer.
Ask your dealer for details.

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER!

RWARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an ex­plosion may occur.

Personal injury, fi re hazard or electric
shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fi re or electric shock.

FEATURES

☞ Floats on water

The transceiver floats in fresh or salt

water even when the supplied accesso­ries are attached.

• When a third-party battery pack, strap, an­tenna, and so on is used, it may sink.

☞ Floats and fl ashes

When the transceiver detects that it has

come in contact with water, the LCD
backlight, keys and trim start to blink,
making it easy to fi nd the transceiver
even at night or in a dark environment.

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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
your 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

automatically selected.

3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate infor­mation as listed to the left.

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RECOMMENDATION

PRECAUTIONS

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the trans-

ceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoper­able due to salt crystallization.

NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any
reason to suspect the waterproofi ng may not be effective. For
example, in cases where the battery pack rubber seal is dam­aged, the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or
has been dropped, or when the battery pack is detached from
the transceiver.

WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an

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AC outlet. This may pose a fi re hazard or result in an electric
shock.

WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that

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the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2
to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with

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other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing ex­perts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or
discontinue use.

DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does

not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modifi cation.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating it continuously for long periods of time.

KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m (3.3 feet)

away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.

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PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: MAKE SURE the fl exible antenna, bat-

tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans­ceiver,

and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before
attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or
water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-

cal blast ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT

push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight

or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above
+60°C

(+140°F), and for the Australian version, below –10°C

or above +55°C
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the
transceiver are guaranteed within the specifi ed operating
temperature range.

operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long
hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold
areas.

(+140°F).

However, the LCD display may not be

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol

when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.

BE CAREFUL! The IC-M91D and IC-M92D meet IPX7*

requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection. How­ever, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and
waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of pos­sible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof
seal.

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Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-167 is at­tached.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
fl ows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries
from the trans ceiver when not using it for a long time. Other­wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex­hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.

BE CAREFUL! Even if the volume level is set low, the

beeps of the Float ’n Flash, DSC alarm and AquaQuake func­tions are very loud.

MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before

connect ing the supplied/optional equipment.

For U.S.A. only:

CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

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FCC INFORMATION

FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac­cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran­tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following mea­sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and re­ceiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor­porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ......................................................................... i

IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... i

FEATURES ............................................................................i

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................. ii

RECOMMENDATION .......................................................... iii

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... iii

FCC INFORMATION ............................................................v

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................v

1 OPERATING RULES ........................................................1

2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .....2–3

Supplied accessories ■ ................................................... 2

Attachments ■ ................................................................. 2

3 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................4–9

Front, top, side and rear panels ■ ...................................4

Softkeys ■ .......................................................................6

Function display ■ ..........................................................7

Softkey function ■ ............................................................9

4 PREPARATION ...............................................................10

MMSI code programming ■ ........................................... 10

5 BASIC OPERATION .................................................11–16

Channel selection ■ ......................................................11

Call channel programming ■ .........................................13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Adjusting the volume level ■ ..........................................13

Adjusting the squelch level ■ ......................................... 13

Receiving and transmitting ■ .........................................14

Lock function ■ .............................................................. 15

Monitor function ■ .........................................................15

AquaQuake water draining function ■ ........................... 15

Backlight setting ■ ......................................................... 15

Channel name programming ■ ......................................16

6 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................17–18

Scan types ■ ................................................................17

Setting Favorite (TAG) channels ■ ................................18

Starting a scan ■ ........................................................... 18

7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .............................................19

Description ■ ................................................................. 19

Operation ■ ...................................................................19

8 DSC OPERATION ..................................................... 20–70

DSC address ID ■ ........................................................ 20

Position and time programming ■ ..................................23

Distress call ■ ................................................................ 24

Transmitting DSC calls ■ ............................................... 28

Receiving DSC calls ■ ..................................................51

Received Call log ■ .......................................................63

Transmitted Call log ■ ....................................................65

DSC Settings ■ .............................................................66

9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................ 71–81

MOB (Man OverBoard) ■ ..............................................71

Waypoint ■ ....................................................................74

Navigation ■

Compass screen ■ ........................................................ 80

GPS status screen ■ ..................................................... 81

10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ................................ 82–88

Menu screen operation ■ ..............................................82

Menu screen items ■ ..................................................... 83

Radio Settings items ■ .................................................. 84

Confi guration items ■ .................................................... 85

11 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................89–93

Batte ■ ry caution ........................................................... 89

Regular battery charger ■ .............................................91

Optional battery chargers ■ ...........................................92

12 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ........................94

HM-167 descriptions ■ .................................................. 94

Attachment ■ .................................................................94

13 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 95

14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .........................96–97

Specifi cations ■ ............................................................. 96

Options ■ ....................................................................... 97

15 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ..................................... 98

16 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .................... 99–100

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OPERATING RULES

Priorities D

• 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 calls are prohibited under law.

Privacy D

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

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

Radio licenses D

(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 identifi cation for radio purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
is not required for safety purposes.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio opera­tor may operate a transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiv­er if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules 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.

NOTE: Even though the IC-M92D is capable of operation
on VHF marine channe

83,

according to FCC regulations these simplex chan­nels cannot be lawfully used by the general population in
U.S.A. waters.

ls 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

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Supplied accessories ■

Battery packHandstrap

Antenna

Belt clip

Battery charger

(with 2 screws)

Attachments ■

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied fl exible antenna

to the antenna connector.

CAUTION:

• NEVER carry the transceiver by hold-

ing the antenna.

• Transmitting without an antenna may
damage the transceiver.

AC adapter

(Different type may be

supplied, depending
on the version)

Cigarette lighter cable

D Handstrap

Pass the handstrap through
the loop on the back side of
the transceiver as illustrated
at right. This facilitates carry­ing.

D Belt clip

Attach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated
below.

To attach the belt clip To detach the belt clip

Be careful!

Do not break

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your finger
nails.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

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Battery pack D

To remove the battery pack:

Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, as shown below.

To attach the battery pack:

Insert the battery pack completely into the transceiver, then
turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn.

NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the trans­ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get­ting into the transceiver or battery pack and may result in
the transceiver being damaged.

Screw position
when removing battery

NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use
a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot­tom screw.

CAUTION:

When attaching or removing a battery pack, make sure
the rubber seal is set in the groove of the battery pack
correctly. If the seal is not correctly in the groove, it may
be damaged when attaching the battery pack. If the seal is
damaged, waterproof protection is not guaranteed.

NOTE:

When attaching a battery pack, make sure dust or other
material does not adhere to the rubber seal. If dust or other
material is on the seal when attaching a battery pack,
waterproof protection may not be guaranteed.

Make sure the rubber seal is properly seated in the
groove and dust or other material does not adhere to it.

Screw position
when attaching battery

Correct position

Rubber seal

Groove

Battery pack

Incorrect position

Battery pack

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Front, top, side and rear panels ■

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Speaker

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/+%

Distress key
(p. 24)

Function
display
(pp. 7, 8, 9)

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!1

!0
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Microphone

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2)
Connects to the supplied antenna.

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SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC]

Connects to the optional external speaker-microphone.

NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional

speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will
get into the transceiver.

e PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit; release to receive. (

r MENU KEY

Push to enter or exit the Menu screen

t LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈]

Push to switch to the previous or next key function that ➥
is assigned to the softkeys. (
Push to select the desired character or number in the ➥
table while in the channel name, position, MMSI code
programming mode, and so on. (

y VOLUME/SQUELCH KEY [VOL/SQL]

Push to enter the volume level adjustment mode. ➥
(

p. 13)

Push again while in the volume level adjustment mode ➥
to enter the squelch level adjustment mode.
Hold down for 1 second to activate the monitor function. ➥
(p. 15)

u POWER KEY [
Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF.

]

p. 9)

p. 14)

.

pp. 10, 16, 23)

(p. 94)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Front, top and rear panels (Continued) ■

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Speaker

/+%

Distress key
(p. 24)

Function
display
(pp. 7, 8, 9)

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!1

!0
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Microphone

i CHANNEL 16 KEY [16/C]

Push to select Channel 16. ( ➥
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. ➥
(

p. 11)

Hold down for 3 seconds to enter the Call channel ➥
programming mode when the Call channel is selected.
(

p. 13)

o ENTER KEY
Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on.

!0 CLEAR/LOCK KEY [

Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the pre- ➥
vious screen.
Hold down for 1 second to turn the key lock function ON ➥
or OFF. (p.

!1

UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫•CH]/[√•CH]

Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, ➥
Menu settings, and so on. (
➥

Push to check Favorite (TAG) channels, change the
scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (

!2 SOFTKEYS
Slide the menu by pushing the [Ω]/[≈] keys, then push ei-

ther of the 4 softkeys to select a menu displayed at the
bottom of the LCD display.

See Softkeys on the next page for more details. (

15)

p. 11)

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p. 82)

p. 18)

p. 6)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Softkeys ■

The desired functions as described below can be assigned

in the Menu screen.

Scan [

Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.

Dualwatch/Tri-watch [

Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥
Push to stop a Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is ➥
activated.

High/Low [

Push to set the power to high or low.

• Some channels are set to only low power.

Channel/Weather Channel [ ] (p. 11)
Push to select either the regular channels or the Weather

channels.

AquaQuake [

While holding down, the AquaQuake function is activated

to clear water away from the speaker grill.

] (p. 17)

] (p. 19)

] (p. 14)

] (p. 15)

Favorite channel [ ] (p. 18)

Push to set or clear the displayed channel as a Favorite ➥
(Tag) channel.
Hold down for 3 seconds to clear or set all Favorite ➥
channels in the selected channel group.

Name [

Push to enter the channel name programming mode.

Backlight [

Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness ad-

justment mode.

• While in the adjustment mode, push [∫]/[√][Ω]/[≈] to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.

MOB [ ] (p. 71)

Push to enter “MOB” in the menu screen. ➥
Hold down for 1 second to memorize the current position ➥
as the MOB (Man OverBoard) point.

Waypoint [ ] (p. 74)

Push to enter “WAYPOINT” in the menu screen. ➥
➥

Hold down for 1 second to memorize the current position
as a Waypoint.

] (p. 16)

] (p. 15)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Softkeys (Continued) ■

Navigation [ ] (p. 78)

After holding down [MOB], or in the MOB or Waypoint list
screen, push this key to start navigating to the selected
position.

Compass [

Push to display the compass screen to show the vessel’s

course heading, SOG (Speed Over Ground) and COG
(Course Over Ground).

Log [ ] (p. 63)

Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.

] (p. 80)

Function display ■

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!7
!6

!5

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q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 14)

“BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the ➥
squelch opens.
“TX” appears while transmitting. ➥
“MONI” appears while the monitor function is activated. ➥

w POWER ICON (p. 14)

“HI” appears when high power is selected. ➥
“LOW” appears when low power is selected. ➥

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CHANNEL GROUP ICON/ WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 12)

The selected channel group icon is displayed as U.S.A. ➥
“USA,” International “INT,” Canadian “CAN”
channel “WX

r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 11)

Appears when Call channel is selected.

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depending on the transceiver version.

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!0

!1

!2

or weather

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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t DUPLEX ICON (p. 12)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 18)
Appears while a Favorite (TAG) channel is selected.

u MAIL ICON (p. 51)
Blinks when there is an unread message.

i GPS ICON

Stays ON while the GPS data is received, and a valid ➥
position is received.
Blinks when an invalid position is being received. ➥

o SWITCH ICON (p. 67)
Appears when the “CH 16 SWITCH” in DSC Settings is set

to ‘OFF.’

!0 LOCK ICON (p. 15)
Appears while the lock function is activated.

!1 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Shows the selected operating channel number.

• When a simplex channel is selected, “A” appears.

!2 CHANNEL NAME FIELD (p. 16)

The channel name appears, if programmed. ➥
“DSC CHECK” blinks while receiving on CH70. ➥

!3 KEY ICON (p. 9)
Shows the programmed function of the softkeys on the

front panel.

!4 TIME ZONE INDICATOR

Shows the current time when GPS data is received, or ➥
the time is manually programmed.

• “??” will blink when invalid GPS data is received for 30

seconds.

• “?? ” will blink when manually input GPS data is no longer

valid after 4 hours, and then “NO TIME” will appear after

23.5 hours.

“LOCAL” appears when the offset time is set. ➥
➥

“NO TIME” appears when no GPS data is received and

no time data is manually input.
➥

“MNL” appears when the time is manually programmed.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Function Display (Continued) ■

!5 POSITION INDICATOR

Shows the current position when valid GPS data is re- ➥
ceived or the position is manually programmed.

• “??” will blink when invalid GPS data is received for 30

seconds.

• “?? ” will blink when manually input GPS data is no longer

valid after 4 hours, and then “NO POSITION” will appear
after 23.5 hours.

• “NO POSITION” is displayed when no GPS data is received
since the transceiver power turned ON.

• “NO POSITION” appears when no GPS data is received,
and no position is manually input.

!6 SCAN INDICATOR

“SCAN 16” is displayed during a Priority scan; “SCAN” ➥
appears during a Normal scan. (p.
“DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears ➥
during Tri-watch. (

!7 BATTERY INDICATOR
Shows the battery’s remaining power.

Indication

Battery level

blinks when the battery is over charged.

p. 19)

Full Middle

17)

Charging

required

No battery

Softkey function ■

Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys.
When the key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed
above the softkeys, as shown below.

Softkey function selection D

When “Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, pushing [Ω]
or [≈] sequentially displays the previous or next key function
that is assigned to the softkey.

Push Push

*

*Push this key to start or stop a scan.

The order of the key icons may differ, depending on the
preprogramming.

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PREPARATION

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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 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 pro­grammed, this programming is not necessary.

Hold down [ q

• Three short beeps sound, and “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed.

Push [ENTER] to start the MMSI code programming. w

• Push [CLEAR] twice to cancel the programming, and go to the
normal operating screen. In this case, the transceiver cannot
make a DSC call. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the
power, then turn it ON again.

Enter your MMSI code in the following manner: e

• Select a desired number using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

] to turn ON the power.

Repeat step re to enter all 9 digits.
After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically t
selected, and then push [ENTER] to set it.
The “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed. y

Enter your MMSI code again for confirmation. u

• Enter in the same manner as steps e through t.

When your MMSI code programming is successfully com- i
pleted, the screen as shown below is briefl y displayed.

• After that, the normal operating screen is displayed.

The programmed MMSI code can be checked in the MENU
screen. (

p. 83)

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BASIC OPERATION

Channel selection ■

IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the fi rst

time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver,
turn the power OFF while charging.

Channel 16 D

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 Du­al-watch and Tri-watch. While in the standby condition, you
must monitor Channel 16.

Push [16/C] to select Channel 16. q
Push [ w

CH/WX] to return to the selected channel before

Channel 16, or push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select an op­erating channel.

Call channel D

Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call
channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
The call channels can be programmed and are used to store
your most often used channel in each channel group for quick
recall. (p

• “CALL” and the call channel number are displayed.

• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the “Call channel pro-

. 13)

Hold down [16/C] q for 1 second to select Call channel.

gramming” on page 13 for details.

Select w [CH/WX] to return to the selected channel before
the call channel, or push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select the
operating channel.

Hold down [16/C] key
for 1 second

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Push [16/C] key

BASIC OPERATION

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Channel group selection D

There are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International
channels and Canadian* channels. These channel groups
may be specifi ed for the operating area.

* For only the U.S.A. and EXP transceiver versions.

Push q [MENU].

Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select “Radio Settings”.
Push [ e Y]/[Z]

TER].

r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel group, and then

push [ENTER].

• U.S.A. (USA), International (INT) and Canadian (CAN) channel
groups can be selected.

t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.

Push y

• “DUP” appears for duplex channels.

• “A” appears for simplex channel.

to select “CHAN Group”, and then push [EN-

[Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select a channel.

Weather channels D

The transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather channels.
These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na­tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) The
transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on
the selected weather channel or while scanning. (p

To Select a Weather channel:

Push

[CH/WX] to select a weather channel.

• “WX” is displayed when a weather channel is selected.

• The Weather channel alert icon appears when the alert function
is turned ON.

To set the Weather Alert:

Push [MENU]. q

Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select “Radio Settings” and then push
[ENTER].
Select e “WX Alert” and then push [ENTER].

r Select “ON” or “ON with Scan” to set the Weather Alert.
t Push

• WX Alert icon appears.

[EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.

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Call channel programming ■

You can program the call channel with your most often-used
channels in each channel group for quick recall.

Select the q

nel group

Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the call channel of w
the selected channel group.

• “CALL” and call channel number are displayed.

Hold down [16/C] again for 3 seconds until long beep stops e
with two short beeps.

• The channel programming mode screen is displayed.

r Push [Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired channel.

t Push [ENTER] to program the selected channel as the call

channel.

•

The display automatically returns to the normal operating mode.

desired U.S.A., Canada or International chan-

to be programmed. (p. 12)

Adjusting the volume level ■

The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [∫]/

[

√

]/[Ω]/[≈] keys.

q

Push [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment

mode, then adjust the volume level with

•The transceiver has 20 volume levels and OFF.

•

If no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the transceiver
sets the selected level, and returns to the normal mode.

w

Push [ENTER] to set, and exit the volume adjustment mode.

• Push [CLEAR] to cancel.

[∫]/[√] or [Ω]/[≈].

Adjusting the squelch level ■

The squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [∫]/
[

√

]/[Ω]/[≈] keys.

In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan
to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to its
proper level.

Push [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustment q
mode, then adjust the squelch level with [∫]/[√] or [Ω]/[≈].

• The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OPEN is completely

open, 10 is tight squelch and 1 is loose squelch.

•

If no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the transceiver
sets the selected level, and returns to the normal mode.

w

Push [ENTER] to set, and exit the squelch adjustment mode.

• Push [CLEAR] to cancel.

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Receiving and transmitting ■

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage

the transceiver.
Hold down [ q
Set the volume and squelch levels with [VOL/SQL]. w
Push e

[Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired channel.

•

Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this point.

r Select [HI/LO] to select the output power if necessary.

• “HI” appears when high power is selected; “LOW” when low
power is selected.

• Choose low power for short range communications, choose
high power for longer distance communications.

• Some channels are for low power only.

t

Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.

• “TX” appears.

• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission.

y Release [PTT] to receive.

Information ✓

The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com- ➥
ponents in the transmit and/or receive signal. See pag

86

for details
The transceiver monitors channel 70 every specifi c ➥
time period even when standing by on an operating
channel.

•

“DSC CHECK” is displayed when channel 70 is busy.

• The channel 70 monitoring confi guration can be changed in
DSC Settings. See page 69 for details.

] for 1 second to turn power ON.

e

IMPORTANT:

ted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth
and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con-

serve battery power. The power save function is activated
automatically when no signal is received for 5 seconds.

To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the trans-

ceiver has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a
transmission OFF after 5 minutes of continuous transmis­sion.

To maximize the readability of your transmit-

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y

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Microphone

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Lock function ■

This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT],
[DISTRESS] and [
and function access.

Push [CLEAR/ ➥
ON and OFF.

• The lock function is automatically released when DSC call is
received, or [DISTRESS] is pushed.

]) to prevent accidental channel changes

] for 1 second to turn the lock function

Displayed when
the lock function
is activated.

Monitor function ■

The Monitor function opens the squelch by holding down
[VOL/SQL] for 1 second.

• “ ” appears while the function is activated.

The function can be set to “PUSH” or “HOLD” in the following
manner.

Select “Configuration” in the “MENU” screen. q
Select “Monitor” to enter the “Push” or “Hold” selecting mode. w

• Push:

• Hold: The monitor function is activated by holding down [VOL/

The monitor function is activated by holding down [VOL/SQL]
for 1 second. The squelch opens while holding down the key.

SQL] for 1 second. The squelch stays open until any key
is pushed.

AquaQuake water draining ■

function

The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away
from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffl e
the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver emits a
vibrating beep when this function is activated.

While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is acti- ➥
vated to clear water away from the speaker grill.

• Beep sounds, regardless of the volume level setting.

• Activates for 10 seconds in maximum to drain water.

• The transceiver never accepts key operation while the Aqua­Quake function is activated.

• The AquaQuake function can not be activated when an optional
speaker-microphone is connected.

Backlight setting ■

This function lights the function display and keys, and it is
convenient for night-time operation.

Select q [BKLT] to enter the backlight adjusting mode.
Push w [∫]/[√] or [Ω]/[≈] to adjust the brightness level be-
tween 1(minimum) to 7 (maximum) or OFF.

• The default setting is 4.

• The display returns automatically to the main menu after 5 sec­onds without no key operation is been performed.

• The backlight automatically turns OFF when no key operation
is performed for 5 seconds.

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Channel name programming ■

Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of
up to 10 characters.
Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – .
/ [ \ ] ^ _ : ; < = > ?) and space can be used.

Push [ q ∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel.

• First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if acti­vated.

Push [NAME] to open the channel name programming w
screen.

• A black box is displayed on the fi rst character.

Enter the desired channel name in the following manner: e

• Select a desired character using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER].

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push

[ENTER].

• Select “SPACE,” then push [ENTER] to input a space.

• Select “DELETE,” then push [ENTER] to delete a character.

• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.

Repeat step re to input all characters.

Push [ t Ω]/[≈]/[∫]/[√] to select “FINISH,” then push [EN-
TER] to set and return to the previous screen.

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Scan types ■

Scanning is an effi cient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range. The transceiver has both priority scan
and normal scan.

When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the weather
channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 85)

PRIORITY SCAN

CH 01

WX*

CH 05 CH 04

*

When the weather alert function is activated.

Priority scan sequentially searches through all
Favorite channels 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.

CH 16

CH 02

CH 03

Set the Favorite channels (scanned channels) before scan­ning. Clear the Favorite for unwanted channels which incon­veniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communica­tions.

Choose the desired scan type from “Priority” or “Normal” in

the set mode. (p. 84)

NORMAL SCAN

CH 01 CH 02

WX*

CH 05 CH 04

*

When the weather alert function is activated.

Normal scan, like Priority scan, searches through all
Favorite channels in sequence. However, unlike Priority
scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is
set as a Favorite channel.

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Setting Favorite channels ■

For more effi cient scanning, add the desired channels as Fa­vorite channels, or clear
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning.
Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each
channel group (U.S.A., International and Canada*).

* For only the U.S.A. and EXP transceiver versions.

q

Select the desired channel group. (p. 12)
w

Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel.
Push [ e ] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel

• “ ”appears on the display.

To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step re.

• “ ”disappears.

Clearing (or setting) all tagged 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.

“ ” for unwanted channels.

Push

[SCAN]

Starting a scan ■

First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan), WX Alert func-

tion

and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (pp. 84, 85)

Select the desired channel group. (p. q
Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left. w
Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. e
Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan. r

• “SCAN 16” appears during a Priority scan; “SCAN” appears

.

Scan starts. When a signal is received.

during 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] 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.

To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step tr.

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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

Call

channel

Ch 16

Ch 88

Ch 88

Ch 16

Ch 88

Dualwatch Tri-watch

• 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/
Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].

Ch 9

Operation ■

Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 84) q
Push [ w Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating
channel.
Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan. e

• “DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears during
Tri-wa tc h.

• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.

To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again. r

[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 ■

Programming Individual ID D

A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as­signed a name of up to 10 characters.

Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q

❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings ❯ ➪ ❮
(Push [MENU])

Push [ADD]. w

• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” program screen is displayed.

Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: e

• Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

The fi rst digit is specifi ed as ‘0’ for a Group ID.

The fi rst two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.

Repeat step re to enter all 9 digits.

(Push

[Y]/[Z]

, then push [ENTER].)

Individual ID

❯

After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. t

• The ID name programming screen is displayed.

Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: y

• Select a desired character using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

• Push [123] then [!$?] then [ABC] to select a character group.

After entering the ID name, push [ u ∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to select
“FINISH,” then push [ENTER] to program it.

• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” list screen is displayed.

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Programming Group ID D

Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q

❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮
(Push [MENU])

(Push

[Y]/[Z]

, then push [ENTER].)

Push [ADD]. w

• The “GROUP ID” program screen is displayed.

Enter a desired group ID in the following way: e

• Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

The fi rst digit is fi xed as ‘0’ for a Group ID.

The fi rst two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.

Group ID

❯

After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. t

• The Group ID name programming screen is displayed.

Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: y

• Select a desired character using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

• Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.

After entering the ID name, push [ u ∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to select
“FINISH,” then push [ENTER] to program it.

• The “GROUP ID” list screen is displayed.

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Repeat step re to input the specifi c 9 digits group code.

Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. i

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Deleting Individual/Group ID D

Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- q
TINGS menu.

❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮
(Push [MENU])

• When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. In this
case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.

Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name, then push
[DEL].

(Push

[Y]/[Z]

Individual ID

, then push [ENTER].)

❯/❮

Group ID

❯

Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL e
ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen.

• Push [CANCEL] to cancel it.

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Position and time programming ■

A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If
no GPS data is received, your position and UTC (Universal
Time Coordinated) time should be manually input.

• Manual programming is disabled while GPS data is re­ceived.

• Manually programmed position and time will be held for
only 23.5 hours.

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Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q

❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Position Input❯
(Push [MENU])

(Push

[Y]/[Z]

, then push [ENTER].)

Edit your latitude and longitude position using [ w ∫]/[√]/[Ω]/
[≈].

• Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

• 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.

After entering the position, push [ENTER] to program it. e
The UTC time programming screen is displayed, enter the r
UTC time in the following way:

• Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].

• Push [ENTER] to set it.

• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENTER].

Push [ENTER] to program your position and time. t

• Return to the “DSC SETTINGS” screen.