Icom UX-120 User Manual

q Install the DSC unit as described in the instruction

manual.

w Connect the cable of the distress switch box

(RC-18).

- Remove the plastic cover from the cable access hole.

- Pass the cable through, then tighten the cable nut.Con­nect to the DSC unit.

e Remove the 4 scre ws from the switch box as shown

below.

r Place the switch box in the location to be installed.

- The switch box can be installed in 2 orientations as
below.

t Open the switch box and carefully mark off the 2

spots where the screws/bolts will be fastened.

y Drill holes at these marks, if necessary.
u Install the switch box using screws or bolts.

i Reassemble the switch box with the 4 screws.

WARNING: Self ID programming is necessary

to transmit an emergency call. Ask your dealer for
details. Attach the supplied WARNING sticker near
the transceiver’s front panel so that it is clearly visi­ble during operation.

(using digital selective calling)

•To make a distress call

q Lift up the switch cover.
w Push and hold [DIS-

TRESS] for 5 sec. until
you hear 5 short beeps
change to one long beep.

e Wait for an acknowledge-

ment from a coast sta­tion.

- When received, channel
16 is automatically se­lected.

r Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate

information (vessel’s name, your position, nature of
the distress, assistance required, etc.)

•To cancel a distress call

Push [16•CLR] to cancel the distress call.

- You should make an announcement on channel 16 con­firming that there is no emergency.

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

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INSTRUCTIONS

DSC UNIT

UX-120

Thank you for purchasing an Icom UX-120 DSC UNIT
for the IC-M59. This provides an external distress
switch for easy access during emergencies.

Please read these instructions thoroughly before
mounting this switch box.

INSTALLATION

DSC unit

To RC-18

IC-M59

RC-18
DISTRESS SWITCH BOX