INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM506 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M506 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely We appreciate you making the IC-M506 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70. USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). 3. Say your call sign or other description of the vessel (AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position). 5.
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a miniW ARN ING mum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements.
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être fixée à une distance minimale de 5 mètres (mesurée AVERTISSEMENT depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne) verticalement au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le personnel qui peut s'y trouver.
v FCC INFORMATION NOTE s &/2 #,!33 ! 5.).4%.4)/.!, 2!$)!4/23 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. son. RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow- BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become er source of more than 13V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. hot when operating continuously for long periods of time. RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......................................................................... i IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................. ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......................................... iii AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO...... iv FCC INFORMATION ..................................
N Voice scrambler operation ........................................78 N Voice recorder function ..............................................78 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) .................79-88 N About AIS ...................................................................79 N AIS Classes ...............................................................79 N Function display .........................................................80 N About the detail screen .....................................
1 OPERATING RULES D Priorities s 2EAD ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CALL PRIORITIES and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. s 9OU MUST MONITOR #HANNEL WHEN YOU ARE NOT OPERATING on another channel. s &ALSE OR FRAUDULENT DISTRESS CALLS ARE PROHIBITED UNDER LAW D Privacy If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 N Front panel Speaker q Function display (p. 5) w e CH ENT r r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫CH]/[√CH] ± Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. ± While scanning, push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 16) CH MENU CLEAR t y u !1 !0 o i q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp. 23, 24) Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Speaker q Function display (p. 5) w e AIS [ ] (p. 86) Push to display AIS plotter on the left side of screen. CH ENT r Channel/Weather channel [ ]* (pp. 9, 11) Push to selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel. CH MENU CLEAR t y u High/Low [ ] (p. 11) Push to set the power to high or low. s 3OME CHANNELS ARE SET TO ONLY LOW POWER SCBL [ ] (p. 78) Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF. s 4HE )CON APPEARS WHEN THE VOICE SCRAMBLER IS /.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Name [ ] (p. 13) Push to enter the channel name programming mode. ] (p. 15) Backlight [ Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness adjustment mode. s 7HILE IN THE ADJUSTMENT MODE PUSH ;∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] or rotate Dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. Log [ ] (p. 65) Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. !1 VOLUME DIAL Rotate to adjust the volume level.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Function display r CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10) ± A selected channel group icon, U.S.A. “USA,” International “INT” or Canadian “CAN” appears, depending on the transceiver version. ± “WX” appears when the weather channel is selected. q w e r t y u i o !0 @0 !9 !8 !7 !6 !5 !4 t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Call channel is selected. !1 !2 !3 y DUPLEX ICON (p. 10) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. u FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Shows the selected operating channel number. s 7HEN A SIMPLEX CHANNEL IS SELECTED h!v APPEARS !3 CHANNEL NAME FIELD The channel name appears, if programmed. (p. 13) !4 KEY ICON (p. 7) Shows the programmed function of the soft keys on the front panel. !5 TIME ZONE INDICATOR ± Shows the current time when a GPS receiver is connected, or the time is manually programmed.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Speaker Microphone q N Soft key function Microphone Speaker w e r Various functions can be assigned to the soft keys. When a key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the soft key, as shown below. Consult your Icom dealer for details concerning which functions are pre-programmed into the keys. Soft keys are also used for select the icon in the menu screen. (p. 91) D Soft key function selection q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (pp.
PREPARATION 3 N 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. r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. t After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
4 BASIC OPERATION N Channel selection D Channel 16 D Call channel 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 automatically monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call channel.
BASIC OPERATION D Channel group selection There are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International channels and Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Radio Settings,” and then push [ENT]. e Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “CHAN Group,” and then push [ENT]. r Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired channel group, and then push [ENT]. s 5 3 ! 53! )NTERNATIONAL ).4 AND #ANADIAN #!.
4 BASIC OPERATION N Receiving and transmitting D Weather channels The transceiver has 10 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. 16) q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. s h78v APPEARS WHEN A WEATHER CHANNEL IS SELECTED s h78 ” appears when the Weather Alert function is in turned ON.
BASIC OPERATION 4 i Release [PTT] to receive. Information The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page 80 for details. ui Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. Microphone CH ENT )-0/24!.
4 BASIC OPERATION N Call channel programming N Channel name programming You can program the Call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . ; < = > ? AND A SPACE CAN BE INPUT q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA or CAN) to be programmed. (p. 10) w Push [MENU].
BASIC OPERATION 4 N Microphone Lock function r Repeat step e to input all characters. The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√] and the [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. ± While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF.
4 BASIC OPERATION N Adjusting the display backlight level N AquaQuake water draining function The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF. Depending on the preprogramming, the adjustment method differs, as described below. The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker.
SCAN OPERATION 5 N Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan and a Normal scan. When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 98) PRIORITY SCAN CH 02 CH 16 CH 05 Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p. 97) NORMAL SCAN CH 01 WX* Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scanning.
5 SCAN OPERATION N Setting Favorite channels N Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as Favorite channels, or clear the Favorite on unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning. Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each channel group (INT, USA, or CAN). First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 97) q Select the desired channel group. (p.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 6 N Description N 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 and Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 97) w Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating channel. e Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
7 DSC OPERATION N DSC address ID D Programming Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. s 4HE )$ NAME PROGRAMMING SCREEN IS DISPLAYED q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eIndividual IDf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Push [ADD]. s 4HE h).
DSC OPERATION D Programming Group ID q Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. 7 t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. s 4HE 'ROUP )$ NAME PROGRAMMING SCREEN IS DISPLAYED eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eGroup IDf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Push [ADD].
7 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual/Group ID q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. s 7HEN NO ADDRESS )$ IS PROGRAMMED h.O )$v IS DISPLAYED )N THIS e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. s 0USH ;#!.#%,= TO CANCEL IT eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eIndividual IDf/eGroup IDf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
DSC OPERATION 7 N Position and time programming A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 or NMEA 2000 format is connected. s -ANUAL PROGRAMMING IS DISABLED WHEN A '03 RECEIVER IS connected. s -ANUALLY PROGRAMMED POSITION AND TIME WILL BE HELD FOR only 23.5 hours.
7 DSC OPERATION N Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. D Simple call e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call.
DSC OPERATION D Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) 7 e The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. s 2OTATE $IAL OR PUSH ;Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. eDistress Callf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) q Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC menu. r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call.
7 DSC OPERATION t After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM OFF] then reply using the microphone. s 4HE $ISTRESS CALL IS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSMITTED EVERY TO minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’ mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27) s 0USH ;2%3%.$= TO MANUALLY TRANSMIT THE $ISTRESS REPEAT CALL s 0USH ;Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information.
DSC OPERATION When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen as shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: ± Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time. s 3ELECT A DESIRED NUMBER USING ;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s 0USH ;%.4= OR $IAL TO SET IT s 4O MOVE THE CURSOR SELECT EITHER ARROW h←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial. s 3ELECT . .
7 DSC OPERATION D Distress cancel call q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. w Push [CONTINUE]. t Channel 16 is automatically selected. s 0USH ;"!#+= TO RETURN TO WAITING FOR AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CALL e Push [FINISH]. s 0USH ;%8)4= TO RETURN TO WAITING FOR AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CALL 27 s 2EPORT YOUR SITUATION USING THE MICROPHONE s !FTER THE REPORT PUSH ;%8)4= TO RETURN TO THE NORMAL OPERATING mode.
CHAPTER CONTINUED 7 N Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) D Transmitting an individual call The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific station. q Enter “INDIVIDUAL CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: s 3ELECT A DESIRED NUMBER USING ;Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. s 0USH ;%.
7 DSC OPERATION e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/ [Z](CH), then push [ENT]. s )NTERSHIP CHANNELS ARE ALREADY PRESET INTO THE TRANSCEIVER IN THE recommended order. r A confirmation screen appears. t Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
CHAPTER CONTINUED Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps and then select the intership channel specified in step r. s ! DIFFERENT INTERSHIP CHANNEL WILL BE SELECTED IF THE STATION YOU called cannot use the channel. s 2EPLY USING THE MICROPHONE !ND GO TO STEP o. 7 Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. Then push [EXIT] to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). o After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an acknowledgement (‘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: q When an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK].
CHAPTER CONTINUED r The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. 7 Manual ACK: q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) eIndividual ACKf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) s 7HEN NO )NDIVIDUAL CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED h)NDIVIDUAL !#+v ITEM will not be displayed. t The screens shown below are displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific group. q Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/ [Z](CH), then push [ENT]. s )NTERSHIP CHANNELS ARE ALREADY PRESET INTO THE TRANSCEIVER IN THE recommended order. eGroup Callf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION r A confirmation screen appears. s #ONlRM THE CALL CONTENTS t Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. 7 y After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u Announce the information using the microphone. i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting 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. e Select a desired traffic channel, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. s 4HE SELECTED CHANNEL IS DISPLAYED q Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) eAll Ships Callf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. y After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u Announce the message using the microphone. i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Request Call (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, etc. q Enter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) ePosition Requestf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or “Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. t After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. 7 y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Call Transmit a Position Report Call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and receive an answer back. q Enter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) ePosition Reportf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or “Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. t After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating mode. 7 When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below appears.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Polling Request Call Transmit a Polling Request Call when you want to know a specific vessel is in the communication area, or not. q Enter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) ePolling Requestf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or “Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. t After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. 7 y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on a 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. q Enter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. s )F #HANNEL IS BUSY THE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY UNTIL THE CHANNEL becomes clear. t After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed. 7 u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto’ (p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. s 0USH ;).&/= TO DISPLAY THE 4EST CALL INFORMATION Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. Quick ACK: q When a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: q Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eTest ACKf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) 7 e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. s )F NO 4EST CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED THE h4%34 !#+v ITEM WILL NOT be displayed. w Select a desired Test call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting 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’ (p. 68), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call. Quick Reply: q When a Position Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. s 0USH ;).
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: q Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePosition Replyf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) 7 r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. s )F NO 0OSITION 2EQUEST CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED THE h0/3)4)/. REPLY” item will not be displayed. w Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report call is received. Quick Reply: q When a Position Report call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. 49 s 0USH ;).&/= TO DISPLAY THE 0OSITION 2EPORT 2EQUEST CALL INFORMAtion. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: q Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePosition Report Replyf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) 7 e The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. s )F NO 0OSITION 2EPORT 2EQUEST CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED THE h0/3)TION REPORT REPLY” item will not be displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting 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’ (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. Quick Reply: q When a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. w Push [ACK]. 51 s 0USH ;).
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: q Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ ePolling Replyf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) 7 e The Polling Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. s )F NO 0OLLING 2EQUEST CALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED THE h0/,,).' 2%PLY” item will not be displayed. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION N Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Call [INFO] ± Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) When a Distress Call is received: ± The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD DISTRESS” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [ACPT] ± Push to accept the call. And then, push [CH 16] to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and then monitor it, as a coast station may require assistance.
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is received: ± The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD DISTRESS ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. 7 [IGN] ± Push to return to the normal operating mode. s 4HE TRANSCEIVER EXITS THE $3# MODE s "Y PUSHING ;044= THE TRANSCEIVER ALSO EXITS THE $3# MODE sh ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received Call Log.
7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Relay Call When a Distress Relay call is received: ± The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [INFO] ± Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) [ACPT] ± Push to accept the call. And then, push [CH 16] to switch the operating channel to Channel 16, and then monitor it, as a coast station may require assistance.
DSC OPERATION 7 D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: ± The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD DIST RELAY ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [INFO] ± Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) [ACPT] ± Push to accept the call.
7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION 7 D Receiving a Group Call When a Group Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD GROUP CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION 7 D Receiving a Geographical Area Call When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [INFO] ± Push to display the Received call information. (p.
7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Position Request Call When a Position Request Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD POS REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION 7 D Receiving a Position Report Call When a Position Report Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD POSITION REPORT” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. [EXIT] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call When a Polling Request call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Call When a Test Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “RCVD TEST CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED WITHIN MINUTES THE NEXT SCREEN may appear, depending on the received Category. 7 [IGN] ± Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: ± The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ± “Received ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. s )F ;!,!2- /&&= IS NOT PUSHED within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a soft key to select your desired action. [EXIT] ± Push to return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. s 4HE MESSAGE IN THE UNOPENED lLE HAS NOT BEEN READ 7 D Other messages q Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ eReceived Call Logf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “Others,” then push [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION D Other messages (Continued) e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. s 4HE MESSAGE IN THE UNOPENED lLE HAS NOT BEEN READ N Transmitted Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your logbook. q Enter “TX CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSCf ¶ (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) eTransmitted Call Logf (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION 7 N 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) w Rotate Dial to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push [ENT]. s 0USH ;"!#+= TO CANCEL AND RETURN TO THE $3# 3ETTINGS MENU D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to “Auto TX” or “Manual TX.
7 DSC OPERATION D Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, when this setting is set to “OFF,” the function enables the transceiver to remain on the operating channel, even after receiving a Distress call. q Enter “CH 16 SWITCH” in the DSC Settings menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eCH 16 Switchf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION 7 D DSC Data Output D Alarm Select an option for the DSC Data Output function. When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the transceiver send the DSC data from its NMEA Output port to a connected device. Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Category or Status. q Enter “DSC DATA OUTPUT” in the DSC Settings menu. eMENUf ¶ eDSC SETf ¶ eDSC Data Outputf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION D Channel 70 Squelch level D DSC Loop Test Set the squelch level on Channel 70. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN. OPEN is completely open. The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX signals at the AF level. q Enter “CH 70 SQL Level” in the DSC Settings menu.
DSC OPERATION 7 N Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER is connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can be transmitted to a selected AIS target, without needing to enter the target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type is automatically set to Routine. See page 102 for connecting instructions. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p.
7 DSC OPERATION r After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” ‘Able to comply’ is received s 0USH ;#,%!2= TO RETURN TO THE SCREEN DISPLAYED BEFORE YOU ENtered the voice channel selection screen in step w. s 4HE TRANSCEIVER STANDS BY ON #HANNEL UNTIL AN ACKNOWLEDGEment is received. ‘Unable to comply’ is received Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display Step 2: Transceiver’s operation t When the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 N Intercom operation The optional Intercom function allows you to talk between the deck and the cabin. The optional HM-195 COMMANDMICIV™ is required for Intercom operation. Connect the HM-195 COMMANDMICIV™ as described on page 106. s 4RANSMITTING IS DISABLED WHILE USING THE INTERCOM s 4HE RECEIVED SIGNAL IS MUTED WHILE USING THE INTERCOM q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. r After releasing [INCM CALL], hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS N RX Speaker function N Hailer operation The RX Speaker function enables you to hear the received audio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer. Connect a PA speaker as described on page 83. The IC-M506 has a hailer function for voice amplification over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to talk a hailing party. q Push [RX Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 ˘) as described on page 83. ] to enter the RX Speaker mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 N Horn function D Automatic foghorn function The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available for varying conditions. TYPE The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver. See page 83 for connection details. PATTERN USAGE 5s1 UNDERWAY One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds. Motor vessel underway and making way.
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS q Enter “Auto Foghorn” in the HORN menu. eMENUf ¶ eHORNf ¶ eAuto Foghornf (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) D Manual Horn function q Push [HORN] to enter the Horn mode. w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired foghorn pattern, and then push [ENT}. e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the foghorn level. s 4HE FOGHORN LEVEL IS ADJUSTABLE IN 20 steps. w Hold down [HORN] to sound a horn. s 7HILE HOLDING DOWN ;(/2.
OTHER FUNCTIONS N Voice scrambler operation The voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must activate the scrambler function. You also need to program the scrambler code in the Menu screen. (p.98) q Select an operating channel except Channel 16, 70 or weather channels. w Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF. s 4HE )CON APPEARS WHEN THE VOICE SCRAMBLER IS /.
9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) N About AIS N AIS Classes AIS (The automatic identification system) used primarily for collision-risk management and navigation safety. It automatically transmits and receives vessel information such as the vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position data, speed, course, destination and more. Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on the VHF maritime mobile band.
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9 N Function display There are three display types; plotter, target list and danger list, and you can select your desired type using the [DISP] key. q Push [MENU]. w Select AIS in the menu screen. s !)3 PLOTTER APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY e Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to adjust the plotter range. D Plotter display After select AIS in the menu screen, the plotter display appears. If the GPS is connected and it receives signals from a satellite.
9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) s $ESCRIPTION OF THE ICONS w q e r t y Icon Description AIS target: Vessel The tip of the target triangle automatically points in the direction it’s heading. The icon blinks when the AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. (Dangerous target) AIS target: Lost target* The target triangle is marked with a diagonal line. AIS target: Base Station t YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon is displayed in the center of the display. s 7HEN h.
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) 9 D Target list display D Danger list display In the plotter display, push [DISP] to switch to the target list display, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your vessel, and the closest target is located on the top of the list.
9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) N About the detail screen The detail screen shows infor mation about the selected AIS target. The contents differ, depending on the AIS class. In the detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the details screen. s Push [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen. s Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to scroll the page.
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of Class B vessels’ DETAIL screens s !)3 #LASS s --3) #ODE s 3HIP .AME s #OUNTRY .
9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of AIS-SART targets’ DETAIL screens s 4YPE OF !)3 4ARGET s --3) #ODE s #ALL 3IGN s )-/ .
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of EPIRB-AIS targets’ DETAIL screens s 4YPE OF !)3 4ARGET s --3) #ODE s #ALL 3IGN s )-/ .UMBER s #LOSEST 0OINT OF !Pproach s 4#0! TIME TO #0! s 0OSITION ,ATITUDE Longitude) s 3PEED /VER 'ROUND s #OURSE /VER 'ROUND s (EADING s 0OSITION !CCURACY (H: High, L: Low) s 2ANGE s "EARING s 2ATE /F 4URN s "OW TO !NTENNA LENGTH s 3TERN TO !NTENNA LENGTH s 0ORT SIDE TO !NTENNA length s Starboard side to Antenna length s ,ENGTH s "EAM s $RAUGHT s 4YPE OF 3HIP s .
9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) N AIS Settings AIS settings can be customized from “AIS SET” in the menu screen.. D CPA/TCPA In this menu, you can edit alarm settings for AIS receiver. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select “AIS SET” icon and then push the soft key below the icon. s !)3 SETTINGS MENU APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY s !LARM You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF. D .ORTH UP #/' 50 Select the display type for AIS plotter. s 7HEN h.
AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) s 3LOW 7ARN The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at anchor or drifting is unreliable, and therefore the CPA and TCPA data may not be calculated correctly. If a vessel is anchored in your alarm zone, the unreliable data can cause the collision alarm to sound many times, even if there is no real danger.
10 NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions) N Description NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used for connecting various marine censors and display units in the vessel. IC-M506 can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network with its plug-and-play functionality and display the information provided from the devices in the network. w The transceiver starts searching the devices connected to NMEA 2000 network.
NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions) 10 D Compatible PGN list Receive 059392 059904 060928 ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim 126996 129026 Product Information COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - Rapid Update GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data 129029 129038 129039 129040 129041 129793 129794 129798 129809 129810 AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS Aids to Navigation (A to N) Re
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION N Menu screen operation D The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. Entering the Menu screen and operation %XAMPLE Set the channel group to “INT.” q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select “RADIO SET” icon and then push the soft key below the icon. Menu icons [Y]/[Z] [ENT] e Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “CHAN Group,” and then push [ENT].
MENU SCREEN OPERATION N Menu screen items D MMSI/GPS The transceiver shows the programmed MMSI code and GPS information*4. If the code is not programmed, “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed. The Menu screen contains the following items. D DSC Item Ref. s )NDIVIDUAL #ALL s )NDIVIDUAL !#+ 1 s 'ROUP #ALL s !LL 3HIPS #ALL s $ISTRESS #ALL s 2ECEIVED #ALL ,OG s Transmitted Call Log p. 28 p. 31 p. 33 p. 35 p. 23 p. 65 p. 67 Item Ref.
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION N Configuration items D Backlight D Key Beep The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF. (Default: 7) You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can turn ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a key is pushed. (Default: ON) D Display contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 D Key Assignment D Key Movement Desired functions can be assigned to soft keys.The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions. Set the movement of soft key icons and menu icons. You can select from 2 types of movement, “Single” or “Group”. q Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired position, and then push [ENT]. s 4O RETURN TO THE DEFAULT SELECT h3ET DEFAULTv AND PUSH ;%.
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Horn Frequency D Inactivity Timer Set audio frequency of the foghorn. Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related” and “DSC Related” item, and set to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for the “DSC Related” item. The count down alarm sounds 10 seconds before the Inactive timer returns the current screen to the normal operating screen.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 11 D Unit ID s .OT $3# 2ELATED When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal operation screen, or one not related to the DSC, and no key operation occurs for this set period, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating screen. (Default: 10 min) Set a Unit ID number to between 1 and 69. (Default: 15) The Unit ID is included in the sentence of the Icom original NMEA format.
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION N Radio Settings items D Scan Type D Dual/Tri-watch The transceiver has two scan types; Normal scan and Priority scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the selected channel group. A Priority scan sequentially searches all Favorite channels, while monitoring Channel 16. (Default: Priority Scan) This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Voice Scrambler D CALL CHAN (Call channel) You can program the Call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. (p.13) D WX alart (Weather alert) A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. “WX ” blinks until the transceiver is operated after the transceiver detects the alert. s h78 11 ” appears instead of “WX” when the function is set ON.
11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Noise Cancel Set the Noise Cancel function for both receive and transmit. s 28 q When the “NOISE CANCEL” screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “RX” or “TX,” and then push [ENT]. Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. OFF : Turns OFF the function. (Default) 1 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the received signal to approximately one half.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Voice Record This item can be selected as OFF or AUTO (Last 120 sec). (p. 78) (Default: AUTO) D FAV on MIC Turn ON to Select only favorite channels (P.18) and turn OFF to select all channels with the microphone.
12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE N Connections q u w y t e r q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 connector. #!54)/. Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. w GROUND TERMINAL Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other equipment occurring. Use a PH M3 × 6 screw (not supplied). e NMEA 0183 IN/OUT LEADS "ROWN 4ALKER " $ATA , Connects to an NMEA In Negative line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12 D Connect to the MA-500TR ./4% FOR .-%! )N /UT AND !& /UT LEADS The connectors are attached to keep the leads together. Before connecting to a piece of equipment, you should cut the leads to remove the connector. t DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. #!54)/.
12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE N Antenna N Supplied accessories A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them. N Fuse replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE N Mounting the transceiver D Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. ARD q Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2 supplied screws (5 × 20 mm). w Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE N MB-132 installation An optional MB-132 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel. e Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 M5 × 8 mm supplied bolts. s -AKE SURE THAT THE CLAMPS ALIGN PARALLEL TO THE TRANSCEIVER BODY KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12 N Microphone installation e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. r Drill holes at these marks. t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as shown below. Mounting base Nut Gasket The optional HM-195 should be connected to the transceiver using the supplied OPC-1540 connection cable. The cable is used to operate from a longer distance.
12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base Nut Gasket 107 Cap
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 N Specifications D General D Transmitter s &REQUENCY COVERAGE s -ODE s #HANNEL SPACING s /PERATING TEMP RANGE s #URRENT DRAIN AT 6 s 0OWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT s &REQUENCY STABILITY s !NTENNA IMPEDANCE s $IMENSIONS APPROXIMATELY (Projections not included) s 7EIGHT APPROXIMATELY : Tx 156.0 –1 MHz Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) K(Z –20°C to +60°C; –4ºF to +140ºF 48 HIGH ! MAXIMUM Max. audio 5.
13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS N Options D Dimensions s MB-132 FLUSH MOUNT KIT To mount the transceiver to a panel. 157 (6.2) 110 (4.33) s HM-195 COMMANDMICIV™ External microphone-type controller. Provides optional intercom operation. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable and mounting base included. Black and white colors are available. 179 (7.1) 93 (3.7) 114 (4.0) Unit: mm (inch) 25(1.
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*2 13 13*1 14 14 14 15*2 15*1 15*1 16 16 16 17*1 17 17*1 18 18A 18A 19 19A 19A 20 20*1 20 20A Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.
15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The transceiver does s "AD CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY not turn ON. Little or no sound comes s 3QUELCH LEVEL IS SET TOO HIGH from the speaker. s 6OLUME LEVEL IS SET TOO LOW s 3PEAKER HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER SOLUTION s #HECK THE CONNECTION TO THE TRANSCEIVER AND power supply. s 3ET THE SQUELCH TO THE THRESHOLD POINT s 3ET THE VOLUME TO A SUITABLE LEVEL s 2EMOVE THE WATER WITH THE !QUA1UAKE FUNCtion.
TEMPLATE 16 178.9 (7.04) 157.0(6.18) R8 (Max.) 2 (3⁄32) 113.9 (3 7⁄32) 93.4 (2 15⁄32) MB-132 HM-195 29.5 to 31.
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