INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER 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.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. 6.
RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the transceiver'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 waterproofing may not be effective.
FOREWORD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M92D vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that 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.
PRECAUTIONS (Continued) FCC INFORMATION BE CAREFUL! The IC-M92D meets IPX7* requirements FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS 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. * Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-167 is attached. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY................................................... i RECOMMENDATION............................................................. i FOREWORD ......................................................................... i IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i FEATURES.............................................................................
1 OPERATING RULES DDPriorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE • 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. 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.
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger (with 2 screws) Antenna AC adapter (Different type is supplied depending on the version) Cigarette lighter cable Belt clip 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.
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS DDBattery pack 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 in the transceiver completely, then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn. NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■■ Front, top, side and rear panels q w q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25) Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. Function display (pp. 6, 7) e r y u i o t !0 Speaker 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] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Front, top and rear panels q w y SOFT MENU KEYS [1]/[2]/[3]/[4] Slide menu by pushing [Ω]/[≈] keys, then push either of the 4 keys to select a menu displayed above on the lower side of the monitor. Function display (pp. 6, 7) e r y u i o t !0 Speaker !1 /+% Microphone t VOLUME/SQUELCH KEY [VOL/SQL] ➥➥ Push to enter the volume adjustment mode. (pp. 11, Distress button (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■■Function display q !8 !7 !6 !5 !4 t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. ) Appears when call channel is selected. w e r t y u i o !0 !1 y DUPLEX ICON (p. 2) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !2 !3 u TAG CHANNEL ICON (p. ) The icon appears while a TAG (favorite) channel is selected. q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 2) ➥➥ “BUSY” Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. 10) ➥➥ “TX” appears while transmitting. w POWER ICON (p.
1 CHAPTER_CONTINUED !4 KEY INDICATOR (p. ) Shows the programmed function of the soft keys on the front panel. !5 TIME ZONE INDICATOR (p. 2) ➥➥ Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is connected, or the time data is manually programmed. • When the GPS current time data is invalid, ?? may blink every 2 seconds instead of current time data. After 23.5 hours have passed, “No Time” will appear.
PREPARATION 4 ■■MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. OTE: N • This initial code programming can be performed only the first time to turn the power ON. • The programming can only be done once. • After the programming is completed, it can be re-programmed only by your dealer or distributor. qqFirst, push [ ] turn ON the power. • The opening display appears.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Channel selection IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first 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. DDChannel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual-watch and Tri-watch.
BASIC OPERATION 5 DDU.S.A., International and Canadian channels DDWeather channels The transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 International and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. The IC-M92D has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) qqPush [MENU]. ww Push [Y]/[Z] to select “Radio Settings”. • U.S.A.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. qqHold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON. wwSet the volume and squelch levels with [VOL/SQL]. ➥➥ Set the volume by pushing [Y]/[Z] to adjust the volume. ➥➥ Set the squelch level by pushing [VOL/SQL] while the volume adjustment mode is selected. • While in the squelch adjustment mode, pushing [Y] will make the noise disappear. eePush [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■Call channel programming ■■Adjusting the volume level Call channel is used to access the Call Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [Y]/ [Z] keys. qq Select the desired channel group (U.S.A, International or Canada) to be programmed. (p. ) ww Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Volume loud function ■■Volume mute function The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Y]. The volume mute function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Z]. The function does not work when the volume level is already set to the maximum 20. The function does not work when the volume level is already OFF. qq Hold down [VOL/SQL] first, and then while holding it down, push [Y] to activate the volume loud function.
BASIC OPERATION ■■Lock function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT] and [ ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. ➥➥ Push [CLEAR/ ] for 1 second to turn the lock function ON and OFF. Appears while the lock function is activated. ■■Monitor function This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation. The automatic backlighting can be set in the set mode. (p.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Setting TAG channels ■■Channel names For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear TAG for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International and Canada) independently. Each channel can be labeled with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters for easy channel recognition. qqSelect “CH/WX” to select the desired channel group.
BASIC OPERATION ■■Backlight setting This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation. qqSelect “BKLT” to enter the backlight adjusting mode. ww Push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the brightness level between 1(minimum) to 7 (maximum) or OFF. • The default setting is 3. • The display returns automatically to the main manu after 5 seconds without no key operation is been performed.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■■Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are available for standby convenience. These functions can be activated simultaneously, depending on the setting in the set mode. PRIORITY SCAN CH 02 CH 16 CH 05 CH 01 CH 03 CH 04 * Previously selected weather channel.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■■Starting a scan Set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan), WX Alert function and Scan Timer function in advance, using the se mode. To scan: Select “SCAN” and push on the soft key to start or stop scanning. To select a scan type: Select the scan type between Normal scan and Priority scan. • Pushing [PTT] also stops the scan. • When a signal is received, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing for 5 seconds according to the Scan Timer setting.
7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■■Description ■■Operation 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. qqPush [MENU]. ww Push [Y] or [Z] to select “Radio Settings”, then push [ENTER]. eeSelect “Dual/Tri-Watch”, then push [ENTER]. r Select “Dualwatch” or “Tri-watch” and push [ENTER] to program.
DSC OPERATION 8 ■■DSC address ID DDProgramming Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. ttAfter entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. • ID name programming screen is displayed. qqEnter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) wwPush [ADD]. • The “INDIVIDUAL ID” program screen is displayed.
8 DSC OPERATION DDProgramming Group ID qqEnter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID (Push [MENU]) tt After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. • Group ID name programming screen is displayed. (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) • When no group ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. In this case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. wwPush [ADD]. • The “GROUP ID” program screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDDeleting Individual/Group ID qq Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID/Group ID (Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ee Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. • Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. • When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. In this case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
8 DSC OPERATION ■■Position and time programming A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 format is connected. • Manual programming is disabled when a GPS receiver is connected. • Manually programmed position and time data will be held for only 23.5 hours.
DSC OPERATION 1 ■■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. DDSimple call ee After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.
8 DSC OPERATION DDDistress cancel call qq While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. rrThe Distress cancel call is transmitted. ttChannel 16 is automatically selected. wwPush [CONTINUE]. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. eePush [FINISH]. • Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. 25 • Report your situation using the microphone. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDRegular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. qqEnter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) ww 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.
8 DSC OPERATION ■■Transmitting DSC calls About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] to set it. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT]. • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. • The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p.
DSC OPERATION DD Transmitting an Individual call (continued) rr Select a desired intership channel using [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENT]. 8 uu Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. ttA confirmation screen appears. ii When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. yyPush [CALL] to transmit the Individual call.
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or ‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick ACK.) Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the MENU system (Manual ACK.) Quick ACK: qq When an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. wwPush [ACK].
DSC OPERATION rrThe Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. 8 Manual ACK: qqEnter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. • When no Individual call has been received, “Individual ACK” item will not be displayed. ttFollowing screens as shown below are displayed. ww Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. ee Perform steps e to u, as described in “Quick ACK:” to the left.
1 CHAPTER_CONTINUED DDTransmitting a Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific group. qqEnter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Group Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) ww Select the desired preprogrammed group address or “Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired group ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] to set it.
DSC OPERATION ttPush [CALL] to transmit the Group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. yy After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. uuAnnounce the information using the microphone. ii After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting an All Ships call All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to these ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. rrA confirmation screen appears. • Confirm the call contents. qqEnter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) ww Select a desired category, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Position request call Transmit a Position request call when you want to know a specific ship's current position. qqEnter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) ww Select the desired preprogrammed Position request address or “Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Position report call 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 36
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Position Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call. Quick Reply: qq When a Position Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. wwPush [ACK].
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qqEnter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. • If no Position Request call has been received, the “POSITION REPLY” item will not be displayed. 8 rr While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) ww Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report Request call is received. • Push [INFO] to display the Position Report Request call information. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. Quick Reply: qq When a Position Report Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. ee The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qq Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. • If no Position Report Request call has been received, the “PO- 8 ee The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) SITION REPORT REPLY” item will not be displayed. ww Select a desired Position Report Request call to be replied, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Polling Reply call Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. Quick Reply: qq When a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. wwPush [ACK].
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qqEnter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) • If no Polling Request call has been received, the “POLLING REPLY” item will not be displayed. ww Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. ee The Position Polling Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call.
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Test call About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired address ID in the following way: Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on the distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate that these are test transmissions. Normally the test call would require no further communications between the two stations involved. • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] to set it.
DSC OPERATION rrPush [CALL] to transmit the Test call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. tt After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. yy When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. 8 uu Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. iiPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. eeThe Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. Quick ACK: qq When a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.
DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: qqEnter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. • If no Test call has been received, the “TEST ACK” item will not 8 eeThe Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) be displayed. rr While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen as shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
8 DSC OPERATION ■■Receiving DSC calls DDReceiving a Distress Call When a Distress Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. ➥C ontinue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. [EXIT] ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Distress Acknowledgement When a Distress Acknowledgement to other ship is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. ➥C ontinue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. 8 [EXIT] ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
8 DSC OPERATION DD Receiving a Distress Relay Call When a Distress Relay call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. ➥C ontinue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ “RCVD DIST RELAY ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. ➥C ontinue monitoring the current operating channel for 10 seconds. After that, the transceiver automatically switches to Channel 16. This action may differ, depending on the CH16 Switch setting. See page 62 for more details. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. ➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Category.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Group Call When a Group Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. ➥ “RCVD GROUP CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Category. ww Push either softkey to select a desired action.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. ➥ “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Category.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Geographical Area Call When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. ➥ “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears, depending on the received Category.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Position Request Call When a Position Request Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears. [EXIT] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Position Report Call When a Position Report Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears. ww Push either softkey to select a desired action. 8 [EXIT] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call When a Polling Request call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears. [EXIT] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Call When a Test Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD TEST CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears. 8 [EXIT] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD TEST ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the backlight blinking. • If you haven’t pushed [ALARM OFF] within 2 minutes, the next screen automatically appears.
DSC OPERATION 8 ■■Received Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress messages and 50 other messages, and the messages can be used as a supplement to your logbook. •“ ” blinks when there is an unread message. ee Push [p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. • The message in the unopened file has not been read. DDDistress message qq Enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].
8 DSC OPERATION DDOther messages qq Enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC Calls menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) ww Push [p] or [q] to select “Other,” then push [ENT]. • The messages are stored in “Other,” if its format specifier is other than ‘Distress.’ ee Push [p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. • The message in the unopened file has not been read.
DSC OPERATION 8 ■■DSC Settings D Position Input (See page 22) D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21) ww Rotate Dial to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push [ENT]. • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu. D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to “Auto TX” or “Manual TX.
10 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery caution Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery pack with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers.
BATTERY CHARGING 10 CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C (+122˚F)) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging.
10 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Regular battery charger ■■Optional battery chargers DDRegular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S DDRapid charging with the BC-205 + BC-145S The supplied BC-204 with BC-147 provide regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack. The optional BC-205 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Battery Transceiver pack Turn power OFF • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-205 depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required.
BATTERY CHARGING 10 DDRapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S The optional BC-197 allows up to 6 Li-ion battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally required. • Six BC-157S charger adapter • An optional AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Battery pack AC adapter (Purchased separately) Transceiver Turn power OFF AD-157S charger adapters are installed in each slot.
12 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST Channel number USA INT CAN 01 01 01A 02 02 03 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 05A 06 06 06 07 07A 07A 08 08 08 09 09 09 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13* 13* 14 14 14 15* 15* 15* 16 16 16 17 17* 17* 18 18A 18A 19 19A 19A 20 20 20* 20A * Low power only. 71 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 156.350 156.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 14 ■■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage • Mode : Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) • Channel spacing :± 25 kHz • Operating temp. range : –20°C to +60°C • Current drain (at 7.4 V) : TX high 1.5 A (approximately) Max. audio 0.50 A • Power supply requirement : 7.4 V DC norminal (negative ground) • Frequency stability : ±10 PPM (–20°C to +60°C) • Antenna impedance : 50 ˘ nominal • Dimensions (approximately) : 61.
14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Options • BP-275 Li-ion battery pack 7.4V 1590mAh (Typical) Li-ion battey pack. The battery pack must be charged with the supplied BC-204 or the optional BC-205. • BC-204 regular charger + BC-147S ac adapter Used for regular charging of battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. • BC-205 rapid charger + BC-145S ac adapter + OPC515L dc power cable For rapid charging of battery pack.
1 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “General Population Use” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been evaluated for compliance at the distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) with the FCC RF exposure limits for “General Population Use.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Elle est conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, à 2,5 cm, aux limites d'exposition aux A V E R T I S S E M E N T RF de la FCC, pour une «utilisation grand public».
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