INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM91D
FOREWORD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M91D 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 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. BE CAREFUL! The IC-M91D meets IPX7* requirements DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri- * Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-167 is attached.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.......................................................................... i IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i FEATURES............................................................................. i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.................................................. ii RECOMMENDATION...........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■ Transmitted Call log....................................................60 ■■ DSC Settings..............................................................61 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS.................................................65–75 ■■ MOB (Man OverBoard)...............................................65 ■■ Waypoint.....................................................................68 ■■ Navigation...................................................................72 ■■ Compass screen.........
1 OPERATING RULES DDPriorities (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 (with 2 screws) Antenna Belt clip AC adapter (Not supplied or different type may be supplied, depending on the version) DDHandstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver as illustrated at right. This facilitates carrying. DDBelt clip Attach/detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS DDBattery 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. 88) 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. 25) 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. 12) ➥➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 12) ➥➥ 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. 25) 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. 18) Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan. * Except for the Dutch version. Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 20) ➥➥ Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch*. ➥➥ Push to stop a Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated. * Except for the Dutch version. High/Low [ ] (p. 14) Push to set the power to high or low. • Some channels are set to only low power. Channel [ ] (p.
3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Softkeys (Continued) Navigation [ ] (p. 72) fter holding down [MOB], or in the MOB or Waypoint list A screen, push this key to start navigating to the selected position. Compass [ ] (p. 74) Push to display the compass screen to show the vessel’s course heading, SOG (Speed Over Ground) and COG (Course Over Ground). Log [ ] (p. 58) Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. ■■Function display q w e rt y u i o !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !0 !1 !2 q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION t DUPLEX ICON (p. 13) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 19) Appears while a Favorite (TAG) channel is selected. u MESSAGE ICON (p. 46) 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. 62) 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” appears when no GPS data is received, and no position is manually input.
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. rrRepeat step e to enter all 9 digits. tt After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENTER] to set it.
4 PREPARATION ■■ATIS code programming (For Dutch and German versions) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) 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 ATIS code has already been programmed, this programming is not necessary. qq After programming the MMSI code, “Push [ENTER] to Register Your ATIS” is displayed.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■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. DDChannel 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 Dualwatch and Tri-watch*.
5 BASIC OPERATION DDChannel group selection There are preprogrammed international channels for the ICM91D. For U.K. transceiver version, there are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels in addition to International channels. For Dutch and German versions, there are preprogrammed ATIS and DSC* channels in addition to International channels. Except for the Europe version, a channel group suitable for your operating area is selectable, as described below. qqPush [MENU]. ww Push [Y]/[Z] to select “Radio Settings”.
BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■Adjusting the volume level ■■Receiving and transmitting The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [∫]/ [√]/[Ω]/[≈] keys. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. qqHold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON. wwSet the volume and squelch levels with [VOL/SQL]. eePush [Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired channel. qqPush [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment mode, then adjust the volume level with [∫]/[√] or [Ω]/[≈].
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Receiving and transmitting (Continued) IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the transceiver has a time-out timer function. This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 5 minutes of continuous transmission.
BASIC OPERATION ■■AquaQuake water draining function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. The transceiver emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated. ➥➥ While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is activated to clear water away from the speaker grill. • Beep sounds, regardless of the volume level setting. • Activates for 10 seconds in maximum to drain water.
5 BASIC OPERATION ■■ Channel name programming rrRepeat step e to input all characters. tt Push [Ω]/[≈]/[∫]/[√] to select “FINISH,” then push [ENTER] to set and return to the previous screen.
SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) 6 ■■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. 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.) Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p.
6 SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ■■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 (INT, USA, ATIS or DSC). First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 78) qqSelect the desired channel group. (p.
DUALWATCH/TRIWATCH 7 ■■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. qqSelect Dualwatch or Tri-watch* in the Menu screen. (p. 78) ww Push [Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating channel. ee Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch* scan.
8 DSC OPERATION ■■DSC address ID DDProgramming Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. tt After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. • The ID name programming screen is displayed. qqEnter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) wwPush [ADD]. • The “INDIVIDUAL ID” program screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDProgramming Group ID qqEnter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) tt After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. • The Group ID name programming screen is displayed. wwPush [ADD]. • The “GROUP ID” program screen is displayed. yy Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: eeEnter a desired group ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈].
8 DSC OPERATION DDDeleting Individual/Group ID qq 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].) 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 programmed, “No ID” is displayed. In this case, push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. ww Push [Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name, then push [DEL].
DSC OPERATION 8 ■■ 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. qqEnter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position Input (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
8 DSC OPERATION ■■Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER 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 qqConfirm no Distress call is being received.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDRegular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. qqEnter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) ww 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.
8 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. 28) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDDistress cancel call qq While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. wwPush [CONTINUE]. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. eePush [FINISH]. • Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. rrThe Distress cancel call is transmitted. ttChannel 16 is automatically selected. • Report your situation using the microphone. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
8 DSC OPERATION ■■Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 63) DDTransmitting an individual call The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific station. qqEnter “INDIVIDUAL CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. 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.
DSC OPERATION rr Select a desired intership channel using [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENTER]. 8 uu 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. ttA confirmation screen appears. • Confirm the call contents. yyPush [CALL] to transmit the Individual call.
8 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). DDTransmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or ‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick ACK).
DSC OPERATION eeSelect 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 61 for details. • Propose New Channel : You can make an acknowledgement call, but you specify the intership channel. Select a desired intership channel, using [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENTER].
8 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: qqEnter “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. DDTransmitting a Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific group. qqEnter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Group Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
DSC OPERATION 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. 8 ttPush [CALL] to transmit the Group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
8 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting 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. rrA confirmation screen appears. • Confirm the call contents. qqEnter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) ww Select a desired category, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting 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. qqEnter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
8 DSC OPERATION rrPush [CALL] to transmit the Test call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. tt 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. 37 yy When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound and the following screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDTransmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. eeThe Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. Quick ACK: qq When a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps.
8 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: qqEnter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) eeThe 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. rr While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting 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. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call. Quick Reply: qq When a Position Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. wwPush [ACK].
8 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qqEnter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) rr 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. ww Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
DSC OPERATION 8 DDTransmitting 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: qq 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. ee The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is displayed.
8 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qq Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) ee 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.
DSC OPERATION 8 DDTransmitting 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. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. Quick Reply: qq When a Polling Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. wwPush [ACK].
8 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: qqEnter “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. ww Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. eeThe Polling Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call.
DSC OPERATION ■■Receiving DSC calls DDReceiving a Distress Call 8 [INFO] ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) When a Distress Call is received: ➥➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥ “RCVD DISTRESS” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. ww Push a softkey to select your desired action. [IGN] ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. [ACPT] ➥➥ Push to accept the call.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. 58) qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [ACPT] ➥➥ Push to accept the call.
DSC OPERATION DD 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. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. 8 [INFO] ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [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.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [INFO] ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) [ACPT] ➥➥ Push to accept the call.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq 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. ww Push a softkey to select your desired action.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq 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.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq 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.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [INFO] ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq 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.
8 DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq 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. ww Push a softkey to select your desired action.
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. qq 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.
8 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. qq 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.
DSC OPERATION DDReceiving 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. qq 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 DSC OPERATION DDOther messages ee Push [p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [ENTER]. • The message in the unopened file has not been read. 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]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) ww Push [p] or [q] to select “Others,” then push [ENTER]. • The messages other than the Distress are stored in “Others.
DSC OPERATION rrPush [p] or [q] to scroll the message contents. • The stored message has various information, depending on the DSC call type. • Pushing [WP] stores the received position. (p. 68) 8 ■■Transmitted Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your logbook. qq Enter “TX CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Transmitted Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].
8 DSC OPERATION ■■DSC Settings D Position Input (See page 24) D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 21 and 22) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 23) 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.
DSC OPERATION 8 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].
8 DSC OPERATION 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 [p] or [q] to select the status, then push [ENTER].
DSC OPERATION 8 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. q Enter “CH 70 Watch” in the DSC Settings menu.
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: ww After the information screen appears, push [ENTER] to open the MOB screen, then the navigation to the stored point will start. See page 72 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: qqPush [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. wwPush [p]/[q] 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. ee 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. qqPush [EDIT] to enter the position data editing screen. ww 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: ➥H old down [WP] for 1 second to store the waypoint. • Two beeps sound.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■ Waypoint (Continued) To check the stored waypoint: qqPush [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. ww Push [p]/[q] 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. qq Push [ADD] to enter the name programming screen. • Any one of “WP01” to “WP50” appears as a default name. ww 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. qq Push [EDIT] to enter the name programming screen. ee 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. qqPush [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. wwPush [p]/[q] and select “MOB” to enter the MOB screen. • The MOB screen appears. • Pushing the [MOB] softkey also opens the screen. ee 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. E ight 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.
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 A ●: Tracking satellite. ○: Untracking satellite 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 signal power screen description 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 78 through 82 for details. DDEntering the Menu screen and operation Example: Set the channel group to “USA.” qqPush [MENU]. ww 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 DDConfiguration The Menu screen contains the following items. Item DDDSC Calls Item • Individual Call • Individual ACK*1 • Group Call • All Ships Call • Distress Call Ref. Item p. 29 • Received Call Log p. 31 • Transmitted Call Log p. 33 • Test Call p. 35 • Test ACK*1 p. 25 Ref. p. 58 p. 60 p. 36 p. 38 • Position Input*2 • Individual ID • Group ID • Individual ACK • Position ACK • Test ACK p. 24 p. 21 p. 22 p. 61 p. 61 p.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 ■■Radio Settings items DDScan type DDDual/Tri-watch Except for the Dutch version, the transceiver has two scan types; Normal scan and Priority scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the selected channel group. A Priority scan sequentially searches all Favorite channels, while monitoring Channel 16. (Default: Priority Scan) Except for the Dutch version, this item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p.
10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■■Configuration items DDBacklight The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF. (Default: 4) DDDisplay contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps. Level 1 is the lowest contrast, and level 8 is the highest contrast.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 DDUTC 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) DDNoise Cancel • 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.
10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION DDInactivity Timer Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related” items, and to between 1 and 15 minutes or OFF for the “DSC Related” items. The count down alarm sounds 10 seconds before the Inactive timer returns the current screen to the normal operating screen. qq When the “INACTIVITY TIMER” screen is displayed, push [∫]/[√] to select “Not DSC Related” or “DSC Related,” and then push [ENTER].
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 DDFloat ’n Flash Float ’n Flash function detects that the transceiver has come in contact with water. When the function activates, LCD backlight, keys and trim start to blink to make it easy to find the transceiver even at night or in a dark environment. Function : Turn the Float 'n Flash function ON or OFF. (Default: ON) Auto OFF :S et the Auto OFF time period to between 0 and 30 seconds (in 10 second steps).
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 (–15˚C to +55˚C). 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. In such cases, the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range.
11 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Regular battery charger DDRegular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S DDBC-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 9 hours. • To a wall Supplied screws q e w Optional OPC-515L* (for a 13.8 V power source), CP-25 or CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.
BATTERY CHARGING 11 ■■Optional battery chargers DDRapid 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 2.5 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 slots on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide tabs inside the charger adapter. (This is an illustration of the BC-204.) DDElastic strap attachment Hold down the transceiver or battery pack, using an elastic strap* if necessary. This helps stabilize the battery pack or the transceiver in the charger in unstable situations. Follow the steps described below. * Not supplied with the transceiver.
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 14 ■■Specifications Receiver DDGeneral • Frequency coverage • Mode • Operating temperature range • Current drain (approximately) • Power supply requirement • Frequency stability • Antenna impedance • Dimensions (approximately) (Projections not included) • Weight (approximately) : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) : –15°C to +55°C : Tx (5 W) 1.5 A Tx (1 W) 0.7 A Tx (0.5 W) 0.6 A Rx Max. audio 0.5 A : 7.
14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Options • BP-275 Li-ion battery pack Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* BP-275 7.4 V 1500 mAh (min.) 1590 mAh (typ.) 8 hrs. *T he operating periods are calculated under the following conditions; TX : RX : Standby = 5 : 5 : 90 • BC-204 regular charger + BC-147S ac adapter Used for regular charging of battery pack. (Charging time: approximately 9 hours) • BC-205 rapid charger + BC-123S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery pack.
CHANNEL LIST 15 • International channels 01 02 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 03 156.150 04 156.200 05 156.250 160.850 06 156.300 156.300 07 156.350 160.950 08 156.400 156.400 CH 11 12 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 21 22 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 160.750 13 156.650 160.800 14 156.700 156.650 23 157.150 156.700 24 157.200 15*2 156.750 156.750 25 156.800 156.
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