INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM601
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ICM601 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 trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M601 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-M601.
IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-M601. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION R WARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk or personal injury, fire or electric shock.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. iii Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70. USING CHANNEL 16 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel) 3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Position indication ......................... 17 ■ Distress call .................................. 18 ■ Transmitting DSC calls ................. 19 ■ Setting the distress information .... 23 ■ DSC individual ID ......................... 24 ■ Receiving DSC calls ..................... 27 ■ DSC set mode .............................. 29 ■ Received messages ..................... 31 FOREWORD .............................................. i IMPORTANT .........................................
PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. hot when operating continuously for long periods.
OPERATING RULES D PRIORITIES • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. D PRIVACY • Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. • Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Panel description VHF MARINE iM601 Function display !2 Speaker !1 C q H/L MIC 16 DIAL SQL VOL DISTRESS MIC connector (Connect HM-137 ONLY) CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphones here, such as the optional HM-134, may cause damage to the transceiver.
PANEL DESCRIPTION q TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [H/L] ➥ Toggles high or low power when pushed. (p. 10) • Some channels are set to low power only. ➥ While pushing this switch, some switches perform secondary function. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 10) Adjusts the audio level. e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 10) Sets the squelch threshold level. r DIAL SWITCH [DIAL] (p. 9) ➥ Exits from Channel 16 or call channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 8) ➥ While pushing [H/L], push to select one of 2 regular channels in sequence.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 KEYPAD ➥ Inputs numeral for channel number input, etc. ➥ Inputs numeral and alphabet (some symbol) for channel comment input. ➥ After pushing [F], turns the secondary function ON or OFF. • [3 DIM] is necessary to rotate [CHANNEL] after pushing. • Most of secondary function (except [5 TAG], [8 FOG]) can be cleared or cancelled when push [CLR] (i). ➥ Number input: ‘1’ ➥ Comment input: ‘1,’ ‘Q,’ ‘Z,’ ‘q,’ ‘z’ or space ➥ After pushing [F], turns the DUALWATCH function ON or OFF. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ Number input: ‘5’ ➥ Comment input: ‘5,’ ‘J,’ ‘K,’ ‘L,’ ‘j,’ ‘k’ or ‘l’ ➥ After pushing [F], sets the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel. (p.15) ➥ While pushing [H/L], push for 3 sec. to clear all tag channels. (p.15) ➥ Number input: ‘6’ ➥ Comment input: ‘6,’ ‘M,’ ‘N,’ ‘O,’ ‘m,’ ‘n’ or ‘o’ ➥ No secondary function ➥ Number input: ‘7’ ➥ Comment input: ‘7,’ ‘P,’ ‘R,’ ‘S,’ ‘p,’ ‘r’ or ‘s’ ➥ After pushing [F], turns the HAILER function ON or OFF. (p.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display !1 q w e r t !0 o e SCAN INDICATOR ➥ Either “NORMAL SCAN” or “PRI-SCAN 16” scan type appears while scanning. (p. 15) ➥ “DUAL 16” appears during dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears during tri-watch. (p. 13) i BUSY-25W---INT---CALL LOCAL--DUP SCRAM--TAG NORMAL-SCAN -34"34.506N 123"23.236W Local--1:10--CALLING u y q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 10) ➥ “BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. ➥ “TX” appears while transmitting.
PANEL DESCRIPTION y CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR ➥ Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 11) ➥ “Low Batt” flashes when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC or below. u CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. • “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected. (p. 9) • “F” appears when [F] is pushed. 2 ■ Microphone (HM-137) 2 q Speaker Microphone w 16/C e i CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8) “CALL” appears when the call channel is selected.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection D Channel 16 D Call channel Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. ➥ Push [16•C] momentarily to select Channel 16. ➥ Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or rotate [CHANNEL] to select operating channel.
BASIC OPERATION 3 D U.S.A. channels (depends on version) and International channels There are 58 U.S.A. channels in addition to 57 International channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. 3 q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w While pushing [H/L], push [DIAL] to change the channel group, if necessary. • U.S.A. and International (INT) channels can be selected in sequence. e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select a channel. • “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. w Set the audio and squelch levels. ➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. ➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears. e To change the channel group, push [DIAL] while pushing [H/L]. (p. 9) r Rotate [CHANNEL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone to select the desired channel.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Call channel programming ■ Channel comments The call channel is used to select Channel 9, however, you can program your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters each. q While pushing [H/L], push [DIAL] once or twice to select the desired channel group (U.S.A. and International) to be programmed. (depends on version) w Push [16•C] for 1 sec.
3 BASIC OPERATION • Available characters KEY 12 CHARACTERS KEY CHARACTERS 1 Q Z q z (space) 6 M N O m n o 2 A B C a b c 7 P R S p r s 3 D E F d e f 8 T U V t u v 4 G H I g h i 9 W X Y w x y 5 J K L j k l 0 - / .
DUAL WATCH/TRI-WATCH 4 ■ Description ■ Operation Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. q Select the desired operating channel. w Push [F], then push [1 DUAL] to start dualwatch or [2 TRI] to start tri-watch. • “DUAL” appears during dualwatch; “TRI” appears during triwatch. • A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
5 SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to right page for details.) Choose priority or normal scan in set mode. (p.
SCAN OPERATION 5 ■ Setting tag channels ■ Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Channels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A. and International) independently. Set scan type (priority or normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance using set mode. (p.
6 DSC OPERATION ■ MMSI code programming ■ Position and time programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. 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 input manually. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0) is connected. This code programming can be performed only once. q Turn power OFF.
DSC OPERATION r Edit the digit of your longitude data directly with the keypad. • Push [3• DEF ] to edit E; East longitude or [9• WXY ] to edit W; West longitude. • Rotate [CHANNEL] to move the cursor backward or forward. • Push [CE] to clear the position data. t Push [ENT] to set the position and advance to the time setting condition. • Push [CLR] to abandon the setting and exit the condition to the DSC menu.
6 DSC OPERATION ■ 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 USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. q Confirm no distress call is being received. w While lifting up the switch cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call.
DSC OPERATION t When receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. BUSY-25W---INT---CALL LOCAL--DUP SCRAM--TAG ReceivedCAN DistressACK Chuck3 ---CALLING ➥ A distress alert contains (default); • Nature of distress : Undesignated distress • Position data : GPS or manual input position data held for 23.5 hrs. ➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’ ➥ Push [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed distress call, if required.
6 DSC OPERATION e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address or “Manual Input,” push [ENT]. • The ID code for the individual call can be set in advance. (p. 24) • When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit ID code for the individual you wish to call with the keypad. --DSC Menu-Select Address ˘Manual Input ˘John ˘Margaret ˘Ricky r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select a desired intership channel or “Manual Input,” push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION D Transmitting Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Group Call,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select item ˘Individual Call ˘Group Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Received Calls ˘Distress Setting ˘Set up e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired pre-programmed group address or “Manual Input,” push [ENT]. • The ID code for the group call can be set in advance. (p.
6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting All ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the ‘all ships call’ function. r Push [ENT] to transmit the all ships call. • Channel 70 is selected and the all ships call is transmitted. --DSC Menu-All Ships Call Ready q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “All Ships Call,” push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION ■ Setting the distress information The nature of the distress call should be included in the distress call. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Distress Setting,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select item ˘Group Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Received Calls ˘Distress Setting ˘Set up ˘Exit e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the nature of the distress, push [ENT].
6 DSC OPERATION --DSC Menu-Input Position Latitude ˘K_°__.___N˘˘˘˘˘˘˘˘Null Longitude ___°__.___W˘˘˘˘˘˘˘˘Null t The time information appears. Set the current UTC time, push [ENT]. • Edit the digit of the current UTC time directly with the keypad. • Push [CLR] to abandon the setting and exit the condition to selecting the nature menu. • Rotate [CHANNEL] to move the cursor backward or forward. • Push [CE] to clear the time.
DSC OPERATION r Set the individual ID and ID name. • Edit the 9-digits of the appropriate distress ID directly with the keypad. • Push keypad several times to edit the character. • Rotate [CHANNEL] to move the cursor backward or forward. • Push [CE] to clear the ID and ID name. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition to the set up menu. --DSC Menu-Add:Individual ID Input 9 digits ˘ä________ ________ Input name ˘_________ _________ t Push [ENT] to program and exit the condition to the set up menu.
6 DSC OPERATION D Programming Group ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Set up,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select item ˘Group Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Received Calls ˘Distress Setting ˘Set up ˘Exit e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Add: Group ID,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Set up ˘Add:INDV ID ˘Add:Group ID ˘DEL:INDV ID ˘DEL:Group ID ˘Offset time ˘MMSI Check r Set the group ID and ID name. • Edit the 8-digits of the group ID directly with the keypad.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • Push any switch to stop the alarm. ➥ “Received Distress” appears in the display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected. ➥ Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance.
6 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. ➥ “Received Individual” appears in the display. ➥ Push [ENT] to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication; push [CLR] to ignore the individual call.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ DSC set mode D Offset time This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Set up,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select item ˘Group Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Received Calls ˘Distress Setting ˘Set up ˘Exit r Set the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. • Edit the digit of offset time directly with the keypad. • Push [0• – / .
6 DSC OPERATION D MMSI code check The programmed 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked in DSC set mode. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Set up,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select item ˘Group Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Received Calls ˘Distress Setting ˘Set up ˘Exit e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “MMSI check,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Set up ˘Add:INDV ID ˘Add:Group ID ˘DEL:INDV ID ˘DEL:Group ID ˘Offset time ˘MMSI Check 30 r Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress messages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. q Push [MENU] to select the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Received Calls,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select item ˘Group Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Received Calls ˘Distress Setting ˘Set up ˘Exit D Distress message q Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Distress,” push [ENT].
6 DSC OPERATION D Other messages q Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “Other,” push [ENT]. --DSC Menu-Select Message ˘Distress ˘Other w Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll to the desired message, push [ENT]. • When some messages are blinking, the messages have not been read yet. --DSC Menu-Select Message ˘Individual Call ˘All Ships Call ˘Group Call ˘Individual Call 32 e Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll the message.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 ■ Hailer operation The IC-M601 has a 2-way hailer function for voice amplification and reception over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to hear a hailing party. e After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through the speaker. r To return to normal operation, push [CLR] or repeat step q. Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W or more/4Ω) as described on p. 41. • While in the hailer mode, the transceiver functions (transmit and receive) are interrupted.
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Automatic foghorn 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 (25 W or more/4Ω) must be connected to the transceiver. See p.41 for connection details. PATTERN USAGE 5s±1 UNDERWAY One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds. Motor vessel underway and making way.
OTHER FUNCTIONS q Push [F], then push [8 FOG] to enter automatic foghorn mode. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired foghorn pattern, push [ENT]. • ‘UNDERWAY,’ ‘STOP,’ ‘SAIL,’ ‘TOW’ are available. (p.34) • Even if [ENT] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically changes to the next step after 5 sec. of inactivity. BUSY-25W---INT---CALL LOCAL--DUP SCRAM--TAG ReceivedCAN ˘UNDERWAY COMMERCIAL e Rotate [CHANNEL] to adjust the foghorn level, push [ENT].
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Intercom operation e Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone. The optional intercom function allows you to talk with a distance place such as the deck from the cabin. The optional HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE is required for intercom operation. • “TALK” or “LISTEN” appears on the caller or listener function display, respectively. • To adjust the IC-M601’s speaker output level, rotate [VOL].
SET MODE 8 ■ Set mode programming q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [16•C], turn power ON to enter set mode. e After the display appears, release [16•C]. r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired item, push [ENT]. Or push [16•C] to select the item when using an optional HM-134. t Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired condition of the item. Use [Y]/[Z] when using an optional HM-134.
8 SET MODE ■ Set mode items D Scan type The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. --Set Mode-Scan Type ˘Priority ˘Normal ˘All Ships Call ˘Position Request ˘Polling Request (Default: Normal) The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON).
SET MODE 8 D Internal speaker D Automatic foghorn frequency When an external speaker is connected and the transceiver’s internal speaker is not required, the speaker on the transceiver and microphone can be deactivated. The audio frequency of the automatic foghorn can be adjusted to suit your preference. While this item is selected, pushing [PTT] outputs the foghorn—experiment with the frequencies available until you find one you like.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Supplied accessories ■ Antenna The following accessories are supplied A key element in the performance of any communication system is an antenna. Ask your dealer about antenna and the best places to mount them. q w e ■ Fuse replacement !1 y !0 r u !2 i One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections q w e t r q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. w HAILER/FOGHORN CONNECTOR Connects to a hailer speaker (25 W or more/4Ω). HAIL (+) HAIL (–) NC e EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACKS Connects to optional HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE. CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphones, such as the HM-137, may cause damage to the transceiver.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver D Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or onboard mounting. • OVERHEAD MOUNTING Sponges to reduce vibration effects • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. • Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 D Using the optional MB-75 An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. r Attach the clamps on either side of the IC-M601. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC-M601’s body. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Dimensions 220.0 90.0 110.0 109.4 200.0 31.4 78.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 10 SOLUTION REF. No power comes ON. • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 41 No sound comes from the speaker. • Squelch level is too deep. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Internal speaker is turned OFF. • Set squelch to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. • Drain water from the speaker. • Turn the internal speaker ON in set mode. p. 10 p. 10 — p.
11 CHANNEL LIST • International channels CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 02 156.100 03 156.150 04 156.200 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 11 156.550 156.550 160.700 12 156.600 160.750 13 156.650 160.800 14 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 21 157.050 161.650 156.600 22 157.100 156.650 23 157.150 156.700 156.700 24 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 62 156.125 160.725 161.700 63 156.175 161.750 64 156.225 157.200 161.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 12 ■ Specifications Specifications are measured in accordance with EN301 025 D General • Frequency coverage Transmit Receive • Mode D Receiver : 156.000–161.450 MHz 156.000–163.425 MHz : FM (16K0G3E) DSC (16K0G2B) • Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high (25 W) 5.5 A Max. audio 1.5 A • Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground) • Frequency stability : ±0.
13 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ■ Panel description The optional HM-134 remotely controls the IC-M601 and provides an optional intercom function. !0 o q w MONI L i DIM e r VOL SQL IC C DIAL DUAL u y t OPTIONAL q POWER SWITCH [PWR] (pgs. 10, 53) When the IC-M601 power is turned ON, push and hold for 2 sec. to turn the HM-134 power ON or OFF. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (pgs. 10, 53) Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 ➥ Enter set mode when pushed and held while turning power ON. (pgs. 37, 57) ➥ Advances the cursor while in channel comment programming condition. (pgs. 11, 58) t DIAL SWITCH [DIAL] ➥ Selects and toggles the regular channels when pushed momentarily. (pgs. 9, 52) ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push to select channel group. (pgs. 9, 52) i VOLUME/DIMMER SWITCH [VOL•DIM] ➥ After pushing [VOL], [Y]/[Z] adjusts the audio level. ➥ Push and hold [VOL•DIM] for 1 sec.
13 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE !1 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK ➥ Connect the external speaker (an 8 Ω load). The internal speaker can be deactivated via the Set mode programming. (p. 39) • The speaker output employs a BTL (Balanced TransLess) circuit, NEVER connect the speaker cable to ground (or chassis). Use a floating setup. CAUTION: After connecting the external speaker jack, cover the jack with water resistant tape as shown below to avoid water seeping into the microphone.
HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 r VOLUME INDICATOR (p. 53) Appears while audio output level is adjusted. !2 DUPLEX INDICATOR (pgs. 9, 52) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. t SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 53) Appears while noise squelch level is adjusted. !3 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 15, 56) Appears when a tag channel is selected. y CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR ➥ Channel comment appears (and scrolls) if programmed. (pgs. 11, 58) ➥ In set mode, indicates or scrolls the selected set mode item. (pgs.
13 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ■ Channel selection ï Channel 16 ï U.S.A. and International channels q Push [16•C] to select Channel 16. w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select operating channel. q Push [DIAL] to select regular channel. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] to select channel group. (depends on transceiver’s version) • U.S.A. or International can be selected in sequence.
HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 ■ Receiving and transmitting q Push [PWR] to turn power ON. w Push [VOL], then [Y]/[Z] to adjust audio output level. • Push [SQL], then [Y]/[Z] to mute any audio noise, if necessary. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. • When receiving a signal, “ ” appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. • Further adjustment of audio level may be necessary at this point. r Push [H/L] to select the output power, if necessary.
13 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ■ Lock functions ■ Display backlighting The lock function electronically locks keys and switches to prevent accidental changes and function access from the microphone. The function display and switches can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. And the backlighting condition can be adjusted independently from the transceiver. • All keys, switches and controllers on the transceiver are functional.
HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 ■ Call channel programming ■ Starting a scan q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to select the desired channel group (USA or INT) to be programmed. (depends on transceiver’s version) q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] once or twice to select the channel group (USA or INT), if desired. w Push [SCAN•TAG] to start priority or normal scan. w Push and hold [16•C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
13 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ■ Setting tag channels q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] once or twice to select the channel group (USA and INT), if desired. (depends on transceiver’s version) w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. e Push and hold [SCAN•TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag channel. •“ ” appears. r To cancel the tag channel setting, push and hold [SCAN•TAG] for 1 sec. •“ ” disappears.
HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ■ Set mode programming 13 • Beep tone “BEEP” ➥ Push [Y] to turn ON, [Z] to turn OFF the beep output. Set mode is used to change the condition of the transceiver’s functions and the microphone’s own functions: Transceiver’s functions— scan type (normal or priority), scan resume timer, dualwatch/tri-watch of COMMANDMIC, transceiver’s beep tone, internal speaker (transceiver), LCD contrast (transceiver) and foghorn frequency.
13 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ■ Intercom operation ■ Channel comments q Push and hold [DUAL•IC] for 1 sec. to activate the intercom function. q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to program the channel comment. • While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to select the channel group (USA and INT), if desired. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [16•C]. • “IC” appears in the channel readout. • The channel comment disappears.
HM-134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 14 ■ HM-134 supplied accessories ■ Installation Accessories included with the HM-134: Qty. q Connection cable (OPC-1000: 6 m) ............................... 1 w Mounting base ................................................................ 1 e Microphone hanger ........................................................ 1 r Screws (M3 × 16; tapping) .............................................
14 HM-134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION w To use the supplied cable as a wall socket, follow the below steps. e Using the mounting base, carefully mark off the 2 spots where the cable and screws will be fastened. r Drill holes at these marks. t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as shown below. Mounting base Gasket Screw holes (approx. 2 (d) mm; 3⁄32″) 60 Nut Cap y The completed installation should look like this.
HM-134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 14 Mounting base 5 mm 2 mm x 3 50 (d) mm 23 (d) mm 24 to 27 (d) mm 2 mm Nut Gasket Cap 24 to 27 (d) mm 61
INSTALLATION NOTES ■ Installation notes The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level.
HM-134 TEMPLATE HM-134 TEMPLATE 2 mm HM-134 Cut here 24 to 27 (d) mm
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
Count on us! < Intended Country of Use > GER AUT GBR IRL A-6218H-1EU Printed in Japan © 2002 Icom Inc.
