INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM91D iM92D CLEAR 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 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M91D and IC-M92D VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER are 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. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND your 9-digit DSC ID, if you have one). 4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. 6.
RECOMMENDATION PRECAUTIONS 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. R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective.
PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, battery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Adjusting the volume level..........................................13 Adjusting the squelch level .........................................13 Receiving and transmitting .........................................14 Lock function ..............................................................15 Monitor function .........................................................15 AquaQuake water draining function ...........................15 Backlight setting .........................
1 OPERATING RULES D Priorities (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 AC adapter (with 2 screws) (Different type may be supplied, depending on the version) Antenna 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 D Battery 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 completely into the transceiver, then turn the screw clockwise one quarter turn. NEVER remove or insert the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top, side and rear panels q w 3 q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects to the supplied antenna. w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 94) Connects to the optional external speaker-microphone. Function display (pp. 7, 8, 9) e !2 !1 !0 r t o y i u Speaker /+% Distress key (p. 24) Microphone NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. Otherwise, water will get into the transceiver.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and rear panels (Continued) i CHANNEL 16 KEY [16/C] ➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 11) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 11) ➥ Hold down for 3 seconds to enter the Call channel programming mode when the Call channel is selected. (p. 13) q w Function display (pp. 7, 8, 9) e !2 !1 !0 r t o y i u Speaker /+% Distress key (p. 24) 5 Microphone o ENTER KEY Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 ■ Softkeys The desired functions as described below can be assigned in the Menu screen. Scan [ ] (p. 17) Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan. ] (p. 19) Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ➥ Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥ Push to stop a Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated. High/Low [ ] (p. 14) Push to set the power to high or low. • Some channels are set to only low power. Channel/Weather Channel [ ] (p.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Softkeys (Continued) Navigation [ ] (p. 78) After holding down [MOB], or in the MOB or Waypoint list screen, push this key to start navigating to the selected position. Compass [ ] (p. 80) Push to display the compass screen to show the vessel’s course heading, SOG (Speed Over Ground) and COG (Course Over Ground). Log [ ] (p. 63) Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. ■ Function display q w er t y u i o !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !0 !1 !2 q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION t DUPLEX ICON (p. 12) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 18) Appears while a Favorite (TAG) channel is selected. u MAIL ICON (p. 51) Blinks when there is an unread message. i GPS ICON ➥ Stays ON while the GPS data is received, and a valid position is received. ➥ Blinks when an invalid position is being received. o SWITCH ICON (p. 67) Appears when the “CH 16 SWITCH” in DSC Settings is set to ‘OFF.’ !0 LOCK ICON (p.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function Display (Continued) !5 POSITION INDICATOR ➥ Shows the current position when valid GPS data is received or the position is manually programmed. • “??” will blink when invalid GPS data is received for 30 seconds. • “??” will blink when manually input GPS data is no longer valid after 4 hours, and then “NO POSITION” will appear after 23.5 hours. • “NO POSITION” is displayed when no GPS data is received since the transceiver power turned ON.
PREPARATION 4 ■ 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 [ENTER] to set it.
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. D Channel 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 D Channel group selection D Weather channels There are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International channels and Canadian* channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. The transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel or while scanning. (p.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Call channel programming You can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Select the desired U.S.A., Canada or International channel group to be programmed. (p. 12) w Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the call channel of the selected channel group. • “CALL” and call channel number are displayed. e Hold down [16/C] again for 3 seconds until long beep stops with two short beeps.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON. w Set the volume and squelch levels with [VOL/SQL]. e Push [Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired channel. • Further adjustment of the audio may be necessary at this point. r Select [HI/LO] to select the output power if necessary. • “HI” appears when high power is selected; “LOW” when low power is selected.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Lock function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [DISTRESS] and [ ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. ➥ Push [CLEAR/ ] for 1 second to turn the lock function ON and OFF. • The lock function is automatically released when DSC call is received, or [DISTRESS] is pushed. Displayed when the lock function is activated. ■ Monitor function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■ Channel name programming Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / [ \ ] ^ _ : ; < = > ?) and space can be used. r Repeat step e to input all characters. q Push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel. • First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if activated. w Push [NAME] to open the channel name programming screen.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has both priority scan and normal scan. When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 85) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 Set the Favorite channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the Favorite for unwanted channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communications.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Setting Favorite channels ■ Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as Favorite channels, or clear “ ” for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning. Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International and Canada*). First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan), WX Alert function and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (pp. 84, 85) * For only the U.S.A.
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. q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 84) w Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating channel. e Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
DSC OPERATION 8 ■ 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 [ENTER] to set it. • The ID name programming screen is displayed. q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings ❯ ➪ ❮Individual ID❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Push [ADD]. • The “INDIVIDUAL ID” program screen is displayed.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Programming Group ID q Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Group ID❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. • The Group ID name programming screen is displayed. w Push [ADD]. • The “GROUP ID” program screen is displayed. y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: e Enter a desired group ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].
New2001 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual/Group ID q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Individual ID❯/❮Group ID❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) 8 e 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.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION ■ Position and time programming A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If no GPS data is received, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. • Manual programming is disabled while GPS data is received. • Manually programmed position and time will be held for only 23.5 hours. q Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Position Input❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 ■ 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 q Confirm no Distress call is being received.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. q Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Distress Call❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the nature of the distress using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. • ‘Undesignated,’ ‘Fire,Explosion,’ ‘Flooding,’ ‘Collision,’ ‘Grounding,’ ‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning Ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man Overboard’ is selectable.
New2001 DSC OPERATION t After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’ mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Distress cancel call q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. w Push [CONTINUE]. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. e Push [FINISH]. • Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. 27 r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. t Channel 16 is automatically selected. • Report your situation using the microphone. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
New2001 DSC OPERATION ■ Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 68) D Transmitting an individual call The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific station. 8 About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENTER] to set it. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENTER].
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual call (continued) r Select a desired intership channel using [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENTER]. u Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. • The transceiver waits on channel 70 for 10 secconds, then alternately monitors channel 70 and the operating channel. t A confirmation screen appears. • Confirm the call contents.
New2001 DSC OPERATION Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. Then push [EXIT] to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). 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.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement (continued) e Select one of three options, then push [ENTER]. : Make an acknowledgment call without any changes. • Unable to Comply : You cannot make a communication. The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to Comply’) can be automatically transmitted, if set. See page 66 for details. • Propose New Channel : You can make an acknowledgement call, but you specify the intership channel.
New2001 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Individual ACK❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) • When no Individual call has been received, “Individual ACK” item will not be displayed. 8 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. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Group Call❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Group call (continued) About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired group ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENTER] to set it. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENTER]. • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. • The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID. t Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call.
New2001 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. 8 r A confirmation screen appears. • Confirm the call contents. q Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮All Ships Call❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select a desired category, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Request Call 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. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Request❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or “Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. • If Channel 70 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. • The transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on channel 70 for 10 secconds, then waits for a call by alternately monitoring channel 70 and the operating channel.
New2001 New 8 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. q Enter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Report❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or “Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call. • If Channel 70 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. 8 When no GPS data is received or invalid data is received, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below appears.
New2001 New 8 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. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Polling Request❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or “Manual Input,” using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call. • If Channel 70 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. • The transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on channel 70 for 10 secconds, then waits for a call by alternately monitoring channel 70 and the operating channel.
New2001 New 8 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.
New2001 DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. t After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. • The transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on channel 70 for 10 secconds, then waits for a call by alternately monitoring channel 70 and the operating channel. 8 y When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. 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.
New2001 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: q Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Test ACK❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) 8 e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. • If no Test call has been received, the “TEST ACK” item will not be displayed. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
New2001 New 8 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 TX’ (p. 66), 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. w Push [ACK].
New2001 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: q Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Reply❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) 8 r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. • If no Position Request call has been received, the “POSITION REPLY” item will not be displayed. w Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting 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: q 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.
New2001 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: q Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Report Reply❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) 8 e The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. • If no Position Report Request call has been received, the “POSITION REPORT REPLY” item will not be displayed.
New2001 New 8 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 TX’ (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].
New2001 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: q Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Polling Reply❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) • If no Polling Request call has been received, the “POLLING REPLY” item will not be displayed. w Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. e The Polling Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Call [INFO] ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 63) 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. w Push a softkey to select your desired action. [IGN] ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 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. [INFO] ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 63) q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [ACPT] ➥ Push to accept the call.
New2001 New 8 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. 63) [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.
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 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. 63) [ACPT] ➥ Push to accept the call.
New2001 New 8 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
New2001 New 8 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 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.
New2001 New 8 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. w Push a softkey to select your desired action. [EXIT] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
New2001 New 8 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. [IGN] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
New2001 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. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category. 8 [IGN] ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD TEST ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may appear, depending on the received Category.
New2001 DSC OPERATION e Push [] or [] to select the desired item, then push [ENTER]. • The message in the unopened file has not been read. 8 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. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Received Call Log❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Push [] or [] to select “Others,” then push [ENTER]. r Push [] or [] to scroll the message contents.
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Other messages (Continued) r Push [] or [] to scroll the message contents. • The stored message has various information, depending on the DSC call type. • Pushing [WP] stores the received position. (p. 74) ■ 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.
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 ■ DSC Settings D Position Input (See page 23) D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 20 and 21) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 22) D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to “Auto TX” or “Manual TX.” When an Individual, Position Request, Polling Request or Test Call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Polling Reply or Test Acknowledgement Call, respectively.
New2001 New 8 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. ❮MENU❯ ➪ (Push [MENU]) ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮CH 16 Switch❯ (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 D Alarm D Channel 70 Squelch level Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Category or Status. 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. q Enter “ALARM” in the DSC Settings menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Alarm❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Push [] or [] to select the status, then push [ENTER].
New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D DSC Loop Test D Channel 70 Watch function 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. Select whether or not the transceiver monitors Channel 70. q Enter “DSC LOOP TEST” in the DSC Settings menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮DSC Loop Test❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Push [ENTER] to start the DSC loop test.
New2001 DSC OPERATION Standby : While receiving no signal, the transceiver monitors Channel 70 according to the Scan Speed time cycle. Busy : While receiving no signal on the operating channel, the transceiver monitors Channel 70 according to the Scan Speed time cycle. While receiving a signal on the operating channel, the transceiver monitors Channel 70 every 1.5 seconds. OFF : The transceiver does not monitor Channel 70. OFF with Power Save : The transceiver does not monitor Channel 70.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ MOB (Man OverBoard) The transceiver can register an MOB (Man OverBoard*) point with its position data. * The situation in which a person has fallen into the water and is in need of rescue. To store an MOB point: w After the information screen appears, push [ENTER] to open the MOB screen, then the navigation to the stored point will start. See page 78 for the navigation details. • If no key operation is performed for 10 seconds, the transceiver returns to the previous screen.
OTHER FUNCTIONS To check the stored MOB point: q Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. w Push []/[] and select “MOB” to enter the MOB screen. Starting Navigation to the MOB point: Push [NAV] The transceiver can navigate to the MOB point. ➥ Push [NAV] to start navigation to the MOB point. • The MOB screen appears. • Pushing [MOB] on the softkey also opens the screen. • When the MOB point has not been stored, or has been deleted, a blank screen appears. e Push a softkey to select your desired action.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ MOB (Man Overboard) (Continued) Editing the MOB point: Push [EDIT] The stored MOB position can be changed. q Push [EDIT] to enter the position data editing screen. w Edit specific latitude and longitude data in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENTER] to set the digit. • Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Waypoint You can store your vessel’s position information wherever you are, and also the position information of the vessel you received a DSC call from, as a waypoint. The transceiver can store up to 50 waypoints. Each waypoint can be programmed with an alphanumeric name for easy recognition. Names can be a maximum of 10 characters. To store your position: ➥ Hold down [WP] for 1 second to store the waypoint. • Two beeps sound.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Waypoint (Continued) To check the stored waypoint: q Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. w Push []/[] to select “Waypoint” to enter the waypoint list screen. • The waypoint list screen appears. • Pushing the [WP] softkey also opens the screen. Sorting the waypoints: Push [SORT] The transceiver can sort the waypoints on the waypoint list screen. ➥ Push [SORT] one or more times to sort your desired waypoint’s order.
OTHER FUNCTIONS Adding the waypoint: Push [ADD] New waypoints can be manually programmed with a name and position data. q Push [ADD] to enter the name programming screen. • Any one of “WP01” to “WP50” appears as a default name. w If desired, enter a 10 digit name in the following way: • Select a desired character using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENTER] to set it. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENTER]. • Push [123], [!$?] or [ABC] to select a character group.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Waypoint (Continued) Editing the waypoint: Push [EDIT] The stored waypoint name and its position data can be changed. q Push [EDIT] to enter the name programming screen. e After the confirmation screen appears, push [OK] to save the waypoint and return to the waypoint list screen. • The preprogrammed name is displayed. • If desired, enter a 10 digit name as described in the step w of the previous page.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Navigation The Navigation function navigates from your current position to the specified waypoint (including MOB point). The MOB point or waypoint has already been registered. Starting Navigation to the MOB point: The transceiver can navigate to the MOB point. q Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. w Push []/[] and select “MOB” to enter the MOB screen. • The MOB screen appears. • Pushing the [MOB] softkey also opens the screen. e Push [NAV] to start navigation to the MOB point.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Navigation (Continued) Navigation screen description: Distance Destination Compass direction Waypoint • Push [RNG] to open the range setting window, then push [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to select the desired range. Eight ranges are selectable. The range shows the radius of a compass circle. SOG (Speed Over Ground) COG (Course Over Ground) Bearing • Push [DISP] to toggle the display type. Two display types are selectable. • Push [SEL] to select compass direction from N-UP, W-UP and AC-UP.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Compass screen ■ GPS status screen The compass screen displays your vessel’s COG (Course Over Ground) and SOG (Speed Over Ground) which can be checked at a glance. GPS Status displays the quantity, signal power and position of the GPS satellites. Sky view shows the position of visible GPS satellites. The screen also shows the direction, elevation angle, satellite numbers and their receiving signal strength status. Push [COMP]. • The screen as shown below is displayed.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ GPS status screen (Continued) • About the sky view • Satellite signal power screen description ●: Tracking satellite. ○: Untracking satellite Satellite A Elevation angle 0 degree line Elevation angle 30 degree line Elevation angle 60 degree line Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith) • The image of the satellite Satellite number Satellite signal power Satellite signal power Satellite number The untracking satellite numbers blink.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 ■ Menu screen operation The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. In addition to this page, see pages 84 through 88 for details. D Entering the Menu screen and operation Example: Set the channel group to “USA.” q Push [MENU]. w Push [∫]/[√] to select the root item (Radio Settings), and then push [ENTER]. Menu lists • If [∫] or [√] is continuously held down, the items are sequentially highlighted.
10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu screen items D Configuration The Menu screen contains the following items. D DSC Calls Item • Individual Call • Individual ACK*1 • Group Call • All Ships Call • Distress Call • Received Call Log Item Ref. Item p. 28 p. 30 p. 32 p. 34 p. 24 p. 63 • Transmitted Call Log • Position Request • Position Report • Polling Request • Test Call • Test ACK*1 Ref. Item Ref. p. 65 p. 35 p. 37 p. 39 p. 41 p.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 ■ 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: Normal Scan) This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p.
10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Radio settings items (Continued) D WX Alert A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. ” blinks until the transceiver is operated after the “WX transceiver detects the alert. • “WX ” appears instead of “WX” when the function is set ON. (Default: OFF) ON with Scan :The preprogrammed weather channels are sequentially checked while scanning. ON OFF : The previously selected (last used) weather channel is checked while scanning.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 D Key Assignment Desired functions can be assigned to the softkeys. q When the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, push [∫]/[√] to select the desired softkey, and then push [ENTER]. D UTC Offset Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in 1 minute steps). (Default: 00:00) • To return to the default, select “Set default” and then push [ENTER].
10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Configuration items (Continued) • RX Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. (Default: OFF) OFF : Turns OFF the function. 1 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the received signal to approximately one half. 2 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the received signal to approximately one third. 3 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the received signal to approximately one tenth.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 • DSC Related When the LCD displays the screen related to the DSC, and no key operation occurs for this set period except during distress operation, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating screen. (Default: 15 min) D Float ’n Flash Float ’n Flash function detects that the transceiver has come in contact with water.
11 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 11 CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specific temperature range for the transceiver and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to +140˚F) for U.S.A. and EXP versions, and –10˚C to +55˚C for Australian version). Using the battery out of its specific temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver.
11 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Regular battery charger D Regular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S D BC-204 installation • To a desktop Supplied screws The BC-204 with BC-147S provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack. • Charging time: approximately 13 hours. • To a wall Supplied screws q e w CP-25 or optional OPC-515L* (for a 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.
BATTERY CHARGING 11 ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-205 + BC-123S The optional BC-205 with the BC-123S will provide rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. (Charging time: approximately 4 hours) • An AC adapter or the OPC-515/CP-23L DC power cable is additionally required, and may be supplied with BC-205, depending on the version. Transceiver Battery Turn power OFF OPC-515L* (for a pack 13.
11 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This is an illustration of the BC-204.
OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 12 ■ HM-167 descriptions ■ Attachment Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-microphone to your shirt or collar, etc. Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker-microphone. Then, insert the speaker-microphone’s connector into the [SP MIC] connector and carefully screw it tight, as shown in the diagram below. Be careful not to cross-thread the connection. IMPORTANT: KEEP the transceiver’s [SP MIC] cap attached when the speaker-microphone is not used.
13 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The transceiver does • The Battery is exhausted or over disnot turn ON. charged. • The Battery pack is not correctly attached. Little or no sound comes • The squelch level is set too high. from the speaker. • The volume level is set too low. • The speaker has been exposed to water. SOLUTION • Recharge the battery pack. • Correctly attach the battery pack. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. • Set the volume to a suitable level.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications D General • Frequency coverage Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz (USA and EXP versions) Rx 156.300–162.025 MHz (AUS version) • Mode : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) • Operating temperature range USA and EXP versions : –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) AUS version : –10°C to +55°C • Current drain (at 7.4 V) : TX high 1.5 A (approximately) Max. audio 0.5 A • Power supply requirement : 7.
14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options • BP-275 Li-ion BATTERY PACK Battery pack BP-275 Voltage Capacity Battery life* 7.4 V 1500 mAh (min.) 1590 mAh (typ.) 8 hrs. * The operating periods are calculated under the following • HM-167 SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full sized waterproof speaker-microphone including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt or collar.
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*1 13 13*1 14 14 14 15*1 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.
16 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 16 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 RF de A V E R T I S S E M E N T la FCC, pour une «utilisation grand public».
A-7023D-1EX Printed in Japan © 2012 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
