INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM323 iM323G iM324 iM324G 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 choosing this Icom product. The IC-M323/ICM323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely Hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the de sign of your radio.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY INSTALLATION NOTE If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. Installation: 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) USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). 3.
11 CHAPTER CONTINUED 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.
CHAPTER CONTINUED 11 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.
FCC INFORMATION NOTE • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: 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. RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V DC. This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver. RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity when connecting to a power source. This could damage the transceiver. RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder.
PRÉCAUTIONS RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS connecter l’emetteur- NE PAS utiliser ou placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des recepteur a une alimentation CA au risque de provoquer un incendie ou un choc electrique. zones où la temperature est inférieure à –20° (–4°F) ou supérieure à +60° (+140°F) ou dans des zones soumises au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau de bord. RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS brancher l'émetteurrécepteur à une source d'alimentation de plus de 16 V CC, comme une source de 24 V CC.
DISPOSAL TABLE OF CONTENTS The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area. FOREWORD...................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) 4 BASIC OPERATION....................................................9−15 ■■ Selecting a Channel. ....................................................9 ■■ Adjusting the volume and squelch levels....................11 ■■ Receiving and transmitting. ........................................12 ■■ Entering a Channel name...........................................13 ■■ Entering a Call channel data. .....................................14 ■■ Microphone Lock function..................
OPERATING RULES DDPriorities • Read 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. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel Speaker q Function display (p. 4) w r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫•CH]/[√•CH] ➥➥ Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. (pp. 12, 68) ➥➥ Push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 17) e r t y u o i q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp. 23, 24) Hold down for 3 seconds to make a Distress call. w ENTER KEY [ENT] (pp.
PANEL DESCRIPTION i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] ➥➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9) ➥➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9) • “CALL” is displayed when the Call channel is selected. ➥➥ Hold down for 3 seconds to enter Call channel entry mode when the Call channel is selected. (p. 13) o 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.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Function display q w r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9) Displayed when the Call channel is selected. e r t y u i o t DUPLEX ICON (p. 10) Displayed when a duplex channel is selected. !7 !6 !0 !1 !5 !2 !4 !3 q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (p. 12) ➥➥ “ ” is displayed when receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. ➥➥ “ ” is displayed while transmitting. w POWER ICON (p. 12) ➥➥ “25W” is displayed when high power is selected. ➥➥ “1W” is displayed when low power is selected.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !3 KEY ICON (p. 6) Shows the preset function of the softkeys on the front panel. !4 TIME ZONE INDICATOR ➥➥ Shows the current time when GPS data is received, or the time is manually entered. • When the GPS current time is invalid, “??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of current time. After 23.5 hours has passed, “NO TIME” is displayed. • “??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of the current time, after 4 hours have passed from the time when the time was manually entered.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Microphone ■■Softkey function q Microphone Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. When the key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the softkey, as shown below. DDSoftkey function selection w e q PTT [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 12) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ➥➥ Push either key to check Favorite channels. (p. 12) ➥➥ Push either key to change scanning direction or manually resumes a scan. (p.
PREPARATION 3 ■■Entering the MMSI code The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be entered at power ON. This initial code setting can be made only once. After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been entered, the following steps are not necessary. rrRepeat step e to enter all 9 digits. tt After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
3 PREPARATION ■■Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German version transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) code can be entered at power ON. This initial code setting can be made only once. After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer or distributor. If your ATIS code has already been entered, the following steps are not necessary. qq After entered the MMSI code, “Push [ENT] to Register Your ATIS” is displayed. wwPush [ENT] to start entering the ATIS code.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■■Selecting a Channel DDChannel 16 DDCall 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 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. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The Call channel data can be entered.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a Channel (Continued) DDSelecting the Channel group There are preset international channels in the IC-M323/ICM323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G. Except for the European versions, you can select a channel group suitable for your operating area, as described below. rr Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired channel group, and then push [ENT]. • U.S.A., (USA) International (INT), CAN (Canada), ATIS or DSC channel groups may be selected, depending on the transceiver version.
BASIC OPERATION DDSelecting a Weather channel (For Only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) 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) qq Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. • “WX” is displayed when a weather channel is selected.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. qqHold down [PWR] (Dial) to turn ON the power. wwSet the audio and squelch levels. (p. 11) ➥➥ First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output level. After that, adjust the squelch level until the noise just disappears. eeChange the channel group. (p. 10) rrPush [∫]/[√] to select a channel. (pp. 9, 10) • Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■■ Entering a Channel name Enter a name of up to 10 characters. Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / [ \ ] ^ _ : ; < = > ?) and a space can be entered. qqPush [∫]/[√] to select a channel. rrRepeat step e to enter all characters. • First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if activated. ww Push [NAME] to open the channel name enter screen. • A cursor is displayed on the first character.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■■Entering a Call channel data ■■Microphone Lock function You can enter data in Call channel in each channel group for quick recall. The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√] and the [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. qq Select the desired channel group (INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC) to be entered. (p. 10) ww Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of the selected channel group.
BASIC OPERATION ■■ Adjusting the Backlight level The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF. The adjustment method, described below differs depending on the presetting. ➥➥ Push [BKLT] to show the backlight adjustment screen. Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT].
5 SCAN OPERATION ■■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 ON, the weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 71) Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the next page for details.
SCAN OPERATION 5 ■■Setting Favorite channels ■■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, CAN, ATIS, or DSC). First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 70) qqSelect the desired channel group. (p.
6 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 and Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. qqSelect Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 70) ww Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired operating channel. eePush [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
DSC OPERATION 7 ■■DSC address ID DDEntering an Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. ttAfter entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. •The ID name entry screen is displayed. qqEnter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwPush [ADD]. • The “INDIVIDUAL ID” entry screen is displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ DSC address ID (Continued) DDEntering a Group ID qqEnter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ttAfter entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • Group ID name entry screen is displayed. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwPush [ADD]. • The “GROUP ID” entry screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION 7 DDDeleting Individual and Group IDs qq Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID/Group ID (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ee Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. • Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. • When no address ID is entered, “No ID” is displayed. In this case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
7 DSC OPERATION ■■Entering position and time A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* is not receiving valid position data, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually entered. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) format is connected. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION 7 ■■Making a Distress call A Distress call should be made if, in the opinion of the Master, that the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. DDSimple call ww After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making a Distress call (Continued) DDMaking a Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. eeThe Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. • Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. qqEnter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ww Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
DSC OPERATION tt 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. 26). • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information. • Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode, push [RESUME] to resume it.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making a Distress call (Continued) DDCanceling a Distress call rrThe Distress cancel call is transmitted. qq While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. ttChannel 16 is automatically selected. wwPush [CONTINUE]. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. eePush [FINISH]. • Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. 26 • Report your situation using the microphone.
DSC OPERATION ■■Making DSC calls 7 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [ENT] or Dial. • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial. • The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making an Individual call (continued) rrA confirmation screen is displayed. uu When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. ttPush [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. yy Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
DSC OPERATION Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT] to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). ii After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. ✓✓ Tip When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is connected to your transceiver, you can make individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without needing to enter the target’s MMSI code. See pages 66 and 67 for more details.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking an Individual Acknowledgement When you receive an Individual call, you can make an ac knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel,’ or ‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick ACK). Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the MENU system (Manual ACK). Quick ACK: qq When an Individual call is received, alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. wwPush [ACK].
DSC OPERATION rrThe Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. 7 Manual ACK: qqEnter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • When no Individual call has been received, the Individual ACK item will not be displayed. ttThe screens shown below are displayed. ww Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a Group call The Group call function allows you to make a DSC signal to only a specific group. ee Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. qqEnter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Group Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION rrA confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. ttPush [CALL] to transmit the Group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. yy After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 uuAnnounce the information using the microphone. ii After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking 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, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. rrA confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. qqEnter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
DSC OPERATION DDMaking a Position Request Call (For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) Make a Position Request Call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, and so on. qqEnter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Request (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ww Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Request call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. uu Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. iiPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. tt After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION DDMaking a Position Report Call (For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) Make a Position Report Call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and receive an answer back. qqEnter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ww Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Report call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to make a Position Report Call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
DSC OPERATION DDMaking a Polling Request Call (For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) Make a Polling Request Call when you want to know a specific vessel is in the communication area, or not. qqEnter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Request (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ww Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual Input,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Polling Request call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to make a Polling Request Call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. uu Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. iiPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. tt After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION DDMaking a Test call 7 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired address ID in the following way: Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on a distress or safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate that these are test transmissions. Normally the test call would require no further communications between the two stations involved. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Test call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to make a Test call. uu Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. iiPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. tt After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION DDMaking a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when a Test call is received. 7 About Received call information: • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. • Push [ACK] to go to the next step. Quick ACK: qq When a Test call is received, alarm sounds and the screen shown below is displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) Manual ACK: qqEnter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. eeThe Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no Test call is received, the Test ACK item will not be displayed. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
DSC OPERATION DDMaking a Position Reply call Make a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when a Position Request call is received. Quick Reply: qq When a Position Request call is received, alarm sounds and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Reply call (continued) Manual Reply: qqEnter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. eeThe Position Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no Position Request call is received, the Position Reply item will not be displayed. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. ➥➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a Position Report Reply call Make a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report call is received. About Received call information: • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. • Push [ACK] to go to the next step. Quick Reply: qq When a Position Report call is received, alarm sounds and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qq Enter “REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) 7 ee The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. • If no Position Report Request call is received, the Position Report Reply item will not be displayed. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a Polling Request Reply call About Received call information: Make a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling Request call is received. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. • Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qqEnter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. 7 ee The Polling Request Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no Polling Request call is received, the Polling Reply item will not be displayed. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
7 DSC OPERATION ■■Receiving DSC calls DDReceiving a Distress Call/Distress Acknowledgement [Example]: Receiving a Distress Call. When a Distress Call is received: ➥➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD DISTRESS” is displayed and the backlight blinks. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. ww Push a softkey to select your desired action.
DSC OPERATION 7 DDReceiving a Distress Relay Call/Distress Relay Acknowledgement [Example]: Receiving a Distress Relay call. When a Distress Relay call is received: ➥➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” is displayed and the backlight blinks. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. ww Push a softkey to select your desired action.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: ➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” is displayed. The backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
DSC OPERATION 7 DD Receiving a Group Call/Geographical Area Call/All Ships Call When a Group Call, Geographical Area Call, or All Ships Call is received: ➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD GROUP CALL,” “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL,” or “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” is displayed. The backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving a Position Request Call When a Position Request Call is received: ➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. [IGN] ➥➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Position Report Call When a Position Report Call is received: ➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” is displayed. The backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. wwPush a softkey to select your desired action.
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving a Polling Request call/Test Call [Example]: Receiving a Polling Request call. When a Polling Request call is received: ➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: ➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD TEST ACK” is displayed. The backlight blinks for 2 minutes. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION ■■Received Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress messages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook. ee Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. • While in the normal operating mode, “ ” blinks in the upper right corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC message. DDDistress message qq Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen.
DSC OPERATION 7 DDOther messages qq 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].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) rrRotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. • The stored message has various information, depending on the DSC call type. Rotate wwPush [Y]/[Z] to select “Others,” then push [ENT]. • The messages other than the Distress are stored in “Others.
7 DSC OPERATION ■■DSC Settings D Position Entry (See page 22) D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21) ww Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push [ENT]. • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu. DDAutomatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to “Auto TX” or “Manual TX.
DSC OPERATION 7 DD Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver changes 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. qqEnter “CH 16 SWITCH” in the DSC Settings menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ CH 16 Switch (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].
7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DAlarm Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Category or Status. qqEnter “ALARM” in the DSC Settings menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Alarm (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) ww Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the status, then push [ENT]. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. • “ Safety,” “Routine,” “Warning,” “Self-Terminate,” and “Discrete” are selectable.
DSC OPERATION DDDSC Loop Test 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. qqEnter “DSC LOOP TEST” in the DSC Settings menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ DSC Loop Test (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwPush [ENT] to start the DSC loop test. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. • When the transmit DSC and receive DSC signals match, “OK” is displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION ■■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 75 for connecting instructions. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p.
DSC OPERATION rr After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” 7 ‘Able to comply’ is received • Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you entered the voice channel selection screen in step w. • The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■■Using the Menu screen The Menu screen is used for entering infrequently changed values, function settings or making DSC calls. In addition to this page, see pages 69 through 74 for details. DD Entering the Menu screen Example: Set the channel group to “USA.” qqPush [MENU]. ww Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the root item (Radio Settings), and then push [ENT]. Menu lists [Y]/[Z] [ENT] • If [∫] or [√] is continuously held down, the items are sequentially highlighted.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■■Menu screen items DDRadio Settings Item The Menu screen contains the following items. • Scan Type • Scan Timer • Dual/Tri-Watch DDDSC Calls Item Ref. Item Ref. • Individual Call • Individual ACK*1 • Group Call • All Ships Call • Distress Call • Transmitted Call Log p. 27 p. 31 p. 32 p. 34 p. 23 p. 59 • Received Call Log • Position Request Call*2 • Position Report Call*2 • Polling Request Call*2 • Test Call • Test ACK*1 p. 60 p. 35 p. 37 p.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■■Radio Settings items DDScan type 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. DDDual/Tri-watch (Default: Dualwatch) This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18) • The default setting is different depending on the transceiver versions.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 ■■Configuration items DDWeather alert (For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. After the transceiver detects the alert, “WX ” blinks until the transceiver is operated. • “WX DDBacklight (Default: 7) 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.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Configuration items (Continued) DDKey Assignment rrPush [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. Desired functions can be assigned to Dial and the softkeys. qq When the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Dial” or “Softkeys,” and then push [ENT]. ww Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired position, and then push [ENT]. • To return to the default, select “Set default” and push [ENT].
MENU SCREEN OPERATION • Softkey assignment The desired function can be assigned to the softkey function. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions. DDUTC Offset (Default: 00:00) 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).
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Configuration items (Continued) DDNMEA Output Select the Data Output function option for a NMEA output port. • POS data output (Default: OFF) When receiving position data from an external or the built-in GPS receiver,* this function sends the data from the NMEA Output port to an external device. *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■■Connections q t r w e q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 connector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. w NMEA IN/OUT LEADS Brown: Talker B (Data-L), NMEA In (–) White: Talker A (Data-H), NMEA In (+) Connect to NMEA In lines of a PC or NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) sentence format DSC, DSE compatible navigation equipment, to receive position data from other ships.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections (Continued) DDConnect to the MA-500TR q t Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. After connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s MMSI code. * The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR r w e r DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Antenna 9 ■■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. ■■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.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Mounting the transceiver DDUsing the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. qq 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). ww Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■■MB-132 installation An optional MB-132 flush mount is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel. ee Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 M5 × 8 mm supplied bolts. • Make 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.
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage: Tx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000–161.450 MHz IC-M324/IC-M324G 156.025–157.425 MHz Rx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000–163.425 MHz IC-M324/IC-M324G 156.050–163.275 MHz CH70 156.525 MHz • Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) 16K0G2B (DSC) • Channel spacing: 25 kHz • Operating temperature range: –20°C to +60°C; –4ºF to +140ºF • Current drain (at 13.8 V): TX high 5.5 A maximum Maximum audio 1.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 10 ■■Options 164.1 (6.5) • MB-132 flush mount kit To mount the transceiver to a panel. 119.9 (4.7) • MA-500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets. 82 (3.2) 61.4 (2.4) Unit: mm (inch) 180 (7.1) DDDimensions 25.3 (1) 109.7 (4.3) Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power source. not turn ON. Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. from the speaker. • Volume level is set too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. SOLUTION • Check the connection to the transceiver and power source. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. • Set the volume to a suitable level. • Remove the water with the AquaQuake function.
CHANNEL LIST Channel number USA*5 INT CAN*4 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.
13 INFORMATION ■■Country Code List • ISO 3166-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 84 Country Codes Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia AT BE BG HR CZ CY DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IS IE IT LV 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Country Codes Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Ki
TEMPLATE 14 180 (7 3⁄32) 165.1 (6 1⁄2) 82 (3 7⁄32) 62.4 (2 15⁄32) R12 (Max.
INDEX A Accessories, supplied..........................................................77 Acknowledgement, Automatic.............................................62 Alarm .................................................................................64 All Ships call Making a call....................................................................34 Receiving a call...............................................................55 Antenna......................................................................
INDEX G M Geographical Area Call.......................................................55 Group call Making a call....................................................................32 Receiving a call...............................................................55 Group ID Entering ID......................................................................20 Deleting ID.......................................................................21 MB-132 installation.............................................
INDEX Position Request Call Making a call...................................................................35 Making a reply call..........................................................45 Receiving a call...............................................................56 PRECAUTIONS (English)................................................... vi PRÉCAUTIONS (Français)................................................ vii T Receiving...........................................................................
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