INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM505
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M505 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M505 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
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. 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.
DOC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD …………………………………………………………… i IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………… i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…………………………………………… ii INSTALLATION NOTE ………………………………………………… ii DOC …………………………………………………………………… iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………… iv PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………………………… v 1 OPERATING RULES ……………………………………………… 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………………………… 2–5 ■ Front panel ……………………………………………………… 2 ■ Function display ………………………………………………… 4 ■ Microphone ………………………………………
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. hot when operating continuously for long periods. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.
OPERATING RULES D PRIORITIES • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and Distress calls take priority over all others. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. D PRIVACY • Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel Speaker Function display (p. 4) q w e r t !3 !2 y !1 !0 o i u q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] Push for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. (p. 23) w DSC MENU KEY [MENU] Push to toggle the DSC menu appear or disappear. (p. 15) e CLEAR KEY [CLR] Push to cancel the entered function, exit Set mode. (pgs. 9, 10, 55) 2 r HAIL/RX SPEAKER KEY [HAIL•RX ] ➥ Push to turn the hailer mode ON or OFF. (p. 52) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the RX Speaker mode ON or OFF. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION u CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL•ENTER] ➥ Rotate to select the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 6–8, 55) ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], rotate to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 10) ➥ Push to enter the input channel comment, selected item, etc. (pgs. 10, 55) ➥ Rotate to check TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan. (p.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q w e r t !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 BUSY 25W INT RX DUP SCRAM TAG NORMAL SCAN -34°34.506N 123°23.236W Local 1:10 y CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 9) Appears when the call channel is selected. y CALL u i i CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 10) CALLING o q RX SPEAKER INDICATOR (p. 51) Appears during the RX Speaker mode. w POWER INDICATOR (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Microphone !1 POSITION INDICATOR ➥ Shows the GPS position data. ??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when the • “? GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position data is held for up to 23.5 hours. ??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours • “? after the position data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours have past. No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is ➥ “N connected and no position data is input manually.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection ï Channel 16 ï Call channel Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is 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 channels can be programmed (p.
BASIC OPERATION ï International channels 25W There are pre-programmed 57 international channels for the IC-M505. USA DUP TAG Push + 34°34.506N 34 34.506N 123 23.236W 123°23.236W UTC 12 12:00 :00 PORT OPR q Push [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to select a regular channel. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to change the channel group, if necessary. INT” appears when International channel is selected. • “I e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select a channel. DUP” appears for duplex channels.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. w Set the audio and squelch levels. ➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. ➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears. e While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to change the channel group. (p. 7) r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired channel. (pgs.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Call channel programming You can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL•DUAL• GRP] one or more times to select the desired channel group (INT, USA, ATIS or DSC) to be programmed. w Push [16•C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. CALL ” and call channel • “C number appear. e Push [16•C] again for 3 sec.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel comments ■ Microphone Lock function Memory channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (/ . –) and space can be used. ➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON to toggle the Lock function ON and OFF.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Optional voice scrambler operation D Activating the scrambler D Programming scrambler codes The optional voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the function, an optional scrambler unit is necessary. See pgs. 57, 62 for setting the scrambler unit. Ask your dealer for details.
4 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to right page for details.) Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p.
SCAN OPERATION 4 ■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (INT, USA, ATIS or DSC) independently. Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance, using Set mode. (p.
5 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 Set mode. (p. 56) w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired operating channel. e Push [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ MMSI code programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. This code programming can be performed only once. q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [MENU], turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition. e After the display appears, release [MENU]. r Push [MENU] again to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANt Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER].
6 DSC OPERATION ■ MMSI code check The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting ˘Set up Exit MMSI Check ,” push e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “M [CHANNEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Set up DEL:Group ID Offset Time ˘MMSI Check Auto ACK NMEA Output Exit 16 r Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ DSC address ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters. D Programming Individual ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting ˘Set up Exit Add:INDV ID ,” push e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “A [CHANNEL•ENTER].
6 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting ˘Set up Exit DEL:INDV ID ,” push e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “D [CHANNEL•ENTER]. No ID ” is displayed. • When no address ID is programmed, “N Push [CLR] to exit.
DSC OPERATION 6 D Programming Group ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting ˘Set up Exit Add:Group ID ,” push e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “A [CHANNEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Set up Add:INDV ID ˘Add:Group ID DEL:INDV ID DEL:Group ID Offset Time MMSI Check r Rotate [CHANNEL] to set the group ID and ID name.
6 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Group ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item Position Report Polling Request Received Calls Distress Setting ˘Set up Exit DEL:Group ID ,” push e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “D [CHANNEL•ENTER]. No ID ” is displayed. • When no address ID is programmed, “N Push [CLR] to exit.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Position and time programming A distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Position Input,” and w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “P push [CHANNEL•ENTER].
6 DSC OPERATION ■ Position and time indication ■ GPS information indication When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time. When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after pushing and holding [CHANNEL•ENTER] for 1 sec.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Distress call A distress call should be transmitted, if in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. e After transmitting the distress call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70. • The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.
6 DSC OPERATION ➥ A distress alert contains (default); • Nature of distress : Undesignated distress • Position data : GPS or manual input position data held for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF. ➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’ ➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode. ??” may blink instead of position and time indications ➥ “? when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually updated after 4 hours.
DSC OPERATION When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, go to step y. Because the following steps (r and t; Current position/time programming) do not appear. --DSC Menu-Input UTC Time __:__ Null r The position information appears. Set your position (latitude and longitude) data by rotating [CHANNEL]. • Push [16•C] or [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
6 DSC OPERATION i After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. 25W INT TAG Received DistressACK To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 8) D Transmitting an individual call CALLING ➥ A distress alert contains (default); • Nature of distress : Selected nature of the distress • Position data : GPS or manual input position data is held for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF.
DSC OPERATION e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired pre-programmed Manual Input,” push [CHANindividual address or “M NEL•ENTER]. • The ID code for the individual call can be set in advance. (p. 17) Manual Input ” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI • When “M number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [CHANNEL]. 1st digit must not be ‘0’.
6 DSC OPERATION y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. --DSC Menu-Individual Call TX Complete Now Waiting for ACK u When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, the specified channel (in step r) is selected with beeps automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated channel (before enter the DSC menu) with beeps.
DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting a group call Able to Comply” or r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “A Unable to Comply,” push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. “U Unable to Comply” is selected, “No Reason Given” • When “U will be transmitted. --DSC Menu-Select Action ˘Able to Comply Unable to Comply --DSC Menu-Individual ACK Ready t Push [CHANNEL•ENTER] to transmit the acknowledgement call to the selected station.
6 DSC OPERATION r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select a desired intership channel, push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in recommended order. --DSC Menu-Select Intership CH ˘08 69 77 06 --DSC Menu-Group Call Ready t Push [CHANNEL•ENTER] to transmit the group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting an all ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to all ships within range, use the all ships call function. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. All Ships Call,” and w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “A push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. Position Input ” item appears when a GPS receiver • “P (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is not connected.
6 DSC OPERATION t After the all ships call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. --DSC Menu-All Ships Call TX Complete y Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects Channel 16 automatically. • Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver automatically selects Channel 16 after 2 sec. of inactivity. D Transmitting a position request call Transmit a position request call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, etc.
DSC OPERATION --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘Paul George Michael --DSC Menu-POS Request Ready 6 t After the position request call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. --DSC Menu-Position Request TX Complete Now Waiting for ACK 6 y Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before entering the DSC menu.
6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a position report call Transmit a position report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Position Report ,” w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “P push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. Position Input ” item appears when a GPS receiver • “P (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is not connected.
DSC OPERATION --DSC Menu-Input UTC Time __:__ Null 6 u After the position report call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. --DSC Menu-Position Report TX Complete OK> --DSC Menu-Position Report Ready Now Waiting for ACK 6 i Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before entering the DSC menu.
6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a polling request call Transmit a polling request call when you want to know if a specific vessel is within communication range. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Polling Request ,” w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “P push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item Individual Call Group Call All Ships Call Position Request Position Report ˘Polling Request e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired pre-programmed Manual Input,” push [CHANindividual address or “M NEL•ENTER].
DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting a position request reply call t After the polling request call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. --DSC Menu-Polling Request TX Complete Now Waiting for ACK Transmit a position request reply call when a position request call is received. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Position Reply ,” w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “P push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. Position Reply” item appears after a position request • “P call is received.
6 DSC OPERATION When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, go to step y. Because the following steps (r and t; Current position/time programming) do not appear. --DSC Menu-Input UTC Time __:__ Null r The position information appears. Set your position (latitude and longitude) data by rotating [CHANNEL]. OK> • Push [16•C] or [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting a position report reply call Transmit a position report reply call when a position report call is received. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. POS Report Reply,” w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “P push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. POS Report Reply” item appears after a position report • “P call is received.
6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a polling request reply call Transmit a polling reply call when a polling request call is received. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Polling Reply,” push w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “P [CHANNEL•ENTER]. Polling Reply” item appears after a polling request call • “P is received.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. Received Distress” appears in the display, then ➥ “R Channel 16 is automatically selected. ➥ Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance.
6 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an individual call D Receiving a group call While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. Received Individual” appears in the display. ➥ “R ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL• ENTER] to reply the call and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication (depending on your replying condition see p.
DSC OPERATION 25W TAG Received All Ships INT SAFETY D Receiving a geographical area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a geographical area call (for the area you are in) is received: ➥ Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. Received Geographic” appears in the display.
6 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a polling request call D Receiving a position report reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request call is received: Received POLL REQ” appears in the display. ➥ “R ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL• ENTER] to reply to the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report reply call is received: Received POS Reply” appears in the display.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress messages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll to the desired message, push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. • Messages which are blinking have not been read. --DSC Menu-Select Message ˘12:15 John 04:43 George q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Received Calls ,” w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “R push [CHANNEL•ENTER].
6 DSC OPERATION D Other messages Other ,” push [CHANq Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “O NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Message Distress ˘Other e Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll the message. • The stored message has various information, depending on the type of distress call. --DSC Menu-Individual Call w Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll to the desired message, push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. • Messages which are blinking have not been read.
DSC OPERATION 6 ■ DSC Set mode D MMSI code check (See p. 16) D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 17, 19) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 18, 20) D Offset time This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S [CHANNEL•ENTER]. • Push [16•C] or [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively. • Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
6 DSC OPERATION D Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function to ON or OFF. When a position request, position report or polling request call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits a position request reply, position report reply or polling reply call, respectively. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER].
DSC OPERATION 6 D NMEA Output Select an NMEA Output function from OFF, All Station or List Station. When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Set up ,” push [CHANw Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “S NEL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu-Select Item POS Report Reply Polling Request Polling Reply Received Calls Distress Setting ˘Set up NMEA Output ,” push e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “N [CHANNEL•ENTER].
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Intercom operation The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMIC III™ is required for Intercom operation. Connect an optional command microphone as described on p. 63. • Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation. • The received signal is muted during Intercom operation. q Push [IC] to enter Intercom mode. • The optional command microphone power is automatically turned ON, even if the power is OFF.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 ■ RX Speaker function • While in the Intercom mode, the transceiver functions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the Intercom function is not available. • When a DSC call is received, the intercom function is interrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC calls.’ (p. 41) The IC-M505 has an RX Speaker function.
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Hailer operation The IC-M505 has a hailer function for voice amplification over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to talk a hailing party. Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 Ω) as described on p. 58. • Transmitting is not possible during hailer operation. • The received signal is muted during hailer operation. q Push [HAIL•RX Push ] to enter hailer mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 ■ Automatic foghorn function The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available for varying conditions. TYPE The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver. See p. 58 for connection details. PATTERN USAGE 5s±1 UNDERWAY One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds. Motor vessel underway and making way.
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [HAIL•RX enter auto foghorn mode. 25W ] to INT TAG Push and ˘UNDERWAY STOP CALLING w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired foghorn pattern, push [CHANNEL•ENTER]. UNDERWAY,’ ‘S STOP,’ ‘S SAIL,’ ‘T TOW’ are available. (p. 53) • ‘U • Even if [CHANNEL•ENTER] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically changes to the next step after 5 sec. of inactivity. e Rotate [CHANNEL] to adjust the foghorn level, push [CHANNEL•ENTER].
SET MODE ■ Set mode programming ■ Set mode items Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s functions: Scan type, Scan resume timer, Dual/Tri-watch, Beep tone, LCD contrast, Automatic foghorn frequency, Radio power, Scrambler type* and Scrambler code.* D Scan type *Appears only when the optional scrambler unit is installed. Available functions may differ depending on how they are set by the dealer. q Turn power OFF.
8 SET MODE D Dual/Tri-watch D LCD contrast This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 14) The LCD contrast can be adjustable to 8 levels. The level 1 is the lowest contrast, and the level 8 is the highest contrast.
SET MODE 8 D Radio power D Scrambler code (Appears when the HM-162E is connected) This item sets the Radio Power function ON or OFF. ON : The transceiver’s power is controlled by the optional command microphone. When the command microphone is turned OFF, the transceiver will also be turned OFF automatically. OFF : The transceiver’s power is not controlled by the optional command microphone. Even if the command microphone is turned OFF, the transceiver will continue to work.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections q w e r t Do not loose! y o e EXTERNAL SPEAKER LEAD (Yellow) Connects to an external speaker. r HAILER/FOGHORN (–) LEAD (Black) Connects to a hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 Ω). i u q NMEA IN LEAD (Red) Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication. • A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ Supplied accessories CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA IN/OUT leads, external speaker lead and hailer/foghorn lead, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver D Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. • Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ MB-75 installation An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. q Using the template on the last page, carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver). w Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ UT-112/UT-98 installation CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equipment damage. w Disconnect the flat cable and NMEA (4 pin) from J5 of the LOGIC unit. LOGIC unit NMEA (4 pin) Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you want to install an optional scrambler unit. q Remove the 6 screws as shown below and open the transceiver.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ HM-162E installation r Return the cables and screws to the original position. • Be sure not upside down the flat cable. CAUTION: • When re-assembling the case and tightening the screws, you must keep the specified torque (0.5±0.07 N.m). Otherwise the transceiver may be damaged (torque too high) or lose waterproof efficiency (torque too low). • When uninstalling the optional unit, remove it vertically.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE q Insert the supplied cable into the external microphone jack and tighten the cable nut as shown below. w To use the supplied cable as a wall socket, perform the following steps. e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. r Drill holes at these marks. t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as shown below. Mounting base Nut Gasket Screw holes (approx.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 Mounting base 9 Nut Gasket Cap 65
10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM 66 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. not turn ON. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 58 No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too high. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. • Drain water from the speaker. p. 8 p. 8 — Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are programmed for low • Change channels.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 ■ Specifications D General • Frequency coverage • Mode • Channel spacing • Current drain (at 13.8 V) • Power supply requirement • Frequency stability • Operating temp. range • Antenna impedance • Dimensions (Projections not included) • Weight D Receiver : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) : 25 kHz : TX high 5.5 A max. Max. audio 1.5 A max. : 13.8 V DC (10.8 to 15.
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options D Dimensions 145 • MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT For mounting the transceiver to a panel. 108.4 123.2 • HM-162E COMMANDMIC III™ External microphone-type controller. Provides optional intercom operation. 6 m microphone cable and mount-ing base included. Black and white colors are available. Do not connect the HM-162E to the OPC-999. 110 91.4 • OPC-1541 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m microphone extension cable for optional HM-162E COMMANDMIC III™.
CHANNEL LIST 12 • International channels CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 02 156.100 03 156.150 04 05 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 11 156.550 156.550 160.700 12 156.600 160.750 13 156.650 156.200 160.800 14 156.250 160.850 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 21 157.050 161.650 156.600 22 157.100 156.650 23 157.150 156.700 156.700 24 15*1 156.750 156.750 25 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 61 156.075 160.675 161.
12 CHANNEL LIST • USA channels (for U.K. version only) CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 01A 156.050 -- --- 03A 156.150 -- --- Receive CH 156.600 22A 157.100 13*2 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 15*2 156.750 14 Receive CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.275 76*1 156.825 156.825 66A 156.325 156.325 77*1 156.875 156.875 67*2 156.375 156.375 78A 156.925 156.925 156.425 156.425 79A 156.975 156.975 156.475 156.475 80A 157.025 157.025 70*3 156.525 161.800 156.750 25 157.
TEMPLATE 165 146 R12 (Max.) MB-75 29.5 to 31.5 (d) Cut here HM-162E Unit: mm 110 92.
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