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Icom IC-M323 Instruction Manual

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Summary of IC-M323

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    Instruction manual im323 im323g im324 im324g vhf marine transceiver this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference..

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    I foreword thank you for choosing this icom product. The ic-m323/ic- m323g/ic-m324/ic-m324g vhf marine transceiver is de- signed 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. Hope you agree...

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    In case of emergency if your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the coast guard by sending a distress call on channel 16. Or, make your distress call using digital selective calling on channel 70. Using channel 16 distress call procedure 1. “mayday mayday mayday.” 2. “this is .......

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    Iii 11 chapter continued new2001 radio operator warning w arning icom requires the radio operator to meet the fcc requirements for radio frequency expo- sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dbi must be mounted a mini- mum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the an...

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    Iv 11 chapter continued new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 f...

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    V fcc information • 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 i...

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    Vi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 pow- er source of more than 16 v dc such as a 24 v dc. This could cause a fire or da...

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    Vii new2001 new2001 prÉcautions ravertissement! Ne jamais connecter l’emetteur- recepteur a une alimentation ca au risque de provoquer un in- cendie ou un choc electrique. Ravertissement! Ne jamais brancher l'émetteur- récepteur à une source d'alimentation de plus de 16 v cc, comme une source de 24 ...

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    Viii new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 table of contents foreword ......................................................................... I important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ........................................

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    Ix table of contents (continued) 8 menu screen operation ..................................68−74 using the menu screen ■ ..............................................68 menu screen items ■ .....................................................69 radio settings items ■ ..................................

  • Page 11: Operating Rules

    1 1 operating rules priorities d • 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 cal...

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    2 new2001 new2001 panel description 2 ■ front panel t u y w e r i o q function display (p. 4) speaker q distress key [distress] (pp. 23, 24) hold down for 3 seconds to make a distress call. W enter key [ent] (pp. 7, 10, 68) push to set the entered data, selected item, and so on. E left and right key...

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    New2001 3 2 panel description new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 ...

  • Page 14: Function Display

    4 2 panel description new2001 ■ function display !4 !6 !5 q w i e t r !0 y o u !1 !2 !3 !7 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. ...

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    5 2 panel description new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 !3 key icon (p. 6) shows the preset function of the softkeys on the front pan- el. !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, ...

  • Page 16: Microphone

    6 2 panel description ■ microphone microphone w q 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 manu- ➥ ally resumes a scan. (p. 17) e transmit powe...

  • Page 17: Preparation

    7 3 preparation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 distrib...

  • Page 18: Entering The

    8 3 preparation new2001 the 10 digit atis (automatic transmitter identification sys- tem) 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 en- tered, the followi...

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    9 4 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 new2001 selecting a channel ■ d channel 16 channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both du- alwatch an...

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    10 4 basic operation new2001 ■ selecting a channel (continued) selecting the d channel group there are preset international channels in the ic-m323/ic- m323g/ic-m324/ic-m324g. Except for the european ver- sions, you can select a channel group suitable for your oper- ating area, as described below. P...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The

    11 4 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 selecting a d 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)...

  • Page 22: Receiving and Transmitting

    12 4 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. Hold down [pwr] (dial) to turn on the power. Q set the audio and squelch levels. (p. 11) w first, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output ➥ level. After that, adjust the sq...

  • Page 23: Entering A Channel Name

    13 4 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ 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. Push [ q ∫]/[√] to select a channel. • first, cancel the dualwa...

  • Page 24: Entering A Call Channel Data

    14 4 basic operation ■ entering a call channel data you can enter data in call channel in each channel group for quick recall. Select the desired channel group (int, usa, can, atis, q or dsc) to be entered. (p. 10) hold down [16/c] for 1 second to select the call channel of w the selected channel gr...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The

    15 4 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 adjusting the ■ backlight level the function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- ity under low light conditions. The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and off. The adjustment method, described below differs depending on th...

  • Page 26: Scan Operation

    16 scan operation 5 ■ 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) *for only u.S.A and australi...

  • Page 27: Setting

    17 5 scan operation setting ■ favorite channels for more efficient scanning, add desired channels as favor- ite 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 (in...

  • Page 28: Dualwatch/tri-Watch

    New2001 18 dualwatch/tri-watch 6 description ■ 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 anot...

  • Page 29: Dsc Operation

    19 7 dsc operation dsc address id ■ entering an d individual id a total of 100 dsc address ids can be entered and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. Enter “individual id” in the dsc settings menu. Q push [add]. W • the “individual id” entry screen is displayed. Enter a desired individual id in ...

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    20 7 dsc operation ■ dsc address id (continued) entering a d group id enter “group id” in the dsc settings menu. Q push [add]. W • the “group id” entry screen is displayed. Enter a desired group id in the following way: e • select a desired number using dial, or [y]/[z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • push [ent] or dial...

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    21 7 dsc operation d deleting individual and group ids enter “individual id” or “group id” in the dsc set- q tings menu. • when no address id is entered, “no id” is displayed. In this case, push [menu] to exit the menu screen. Rotate dial or push [ w y]/[z] to select a desired id name, then push [de...

  • Page 32: Entering

    22 7 dsc operation 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 en- tered. They are automatically included when ...

  • Page 33: Making A

    23 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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. ...

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    24 7 dsc operation ■ making a distress call (continued) making a regular call d the nature of the distress call should be included in the dis- tress call. Enter “distress call” in the dsc calls menu. Q select the nature of the distress using dial or [ w y]/[z], then push dial or [ent]. • ‘undesignat...

  • Page 35

    25 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 after transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- t knowledgment 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 mad...

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    26 7 dsc operation ■ making a distress call (continued) d canceling a distress call while waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [can- q cel]. Push [continue]. W • push [back] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. Push [finish]. E • push [exit] to return to waiting for an acknowledgeme...

  • Page 37: Making Dsc Calls

    27 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making dsc calls ■ to ensure correct operation of the dsc function, make sure you correctly set the ch70 sql level. (p. 64) making an d individual call the individual call function allows you to make a dsc call to only a specific station. Ent...

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    28 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls making an individual call (continued) d a confirmation screen is displayed. R • confirm the call contents. Push [call] to transmit the individual call. T • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. Standby on channel 70 un...

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    29 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 push [alarm off] to stop the alarm. Then push [exit] to return to the operating channel (before you entered the menu screen). After communicating, push [exit] to return to the normal i operating mode. Tip ✓ when the optional ma-500tr class b ...

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    30 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls (continued) making an d 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 acknowled...

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    31 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 the individual ack confirmation screen is displayed. R push [call] to make an acknowledgement call. The screens shown below are displayed. T reply to the call using the microphone. Y push [exit] to return to the normal operating mode. U manua...

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    32 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls (continued) making a d group call the group call function allows you to make a dsc signal to only a specific group. Enter “group call” in the dsc calls menu. Q select a desired preset group address or “manual input,” w using dial or [y]/[z], then push dial or [e...

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    33 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 a confirmation screen is displayed. R • confirm the call contents. Push [call] to transmit the group call. T • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the group call has been transmitted, the fo...

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    34 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls (continued) making an d 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. Enter “all ships call” in the dsc calls menu. Q select ...

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    35 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making a d position request call (for only u.S.A. And australian version transceivers) make a position request call when you want to know a spe- cific ship’s current position, and so on. Enter “position request” in the dsc calls menu. Q menu...

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    36 7 dsc operation new2001 ■ making dsc calls making a position request call (continued) d push [call] to transmit the position request call. R • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the position request call has been transmitted, the t following sc...

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    37 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making a d 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. Enter “position report” in th...

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    38 7 dsc operation new2001 ■ making dsc calls making a position report call (continued) d push [call] to make a position report call. R • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the position report call has been transmitted, the t transceiver automatic...

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    39 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making a d polling request call (for only u.S.A. And australian version transceivers) make a polling request call when you want to know a spe- cific vessel is in the communication area, or not. Enter “polling request” in the dsc calls...

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    40 7 dsc operation new2001 ■ making dsc calls making a polling request call (continued) d push [call] to make a polling request call. R • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the polling request call has been transmitted, the t following screen is d...

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    41 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making a d test call testing on the exclusive dsc distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test- ing on a distress or safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate that these are test trans...

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    42 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls making a test call (continued) d push [call] to make a test call. R • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the test call has been transmitted, the following t screen is displayed. When the acknowledgement call i...

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    43 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making a d 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. Quick ack: when a test call is received, alarm sounds and...

  • Page 54

    44 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls making a test acknowledgement call (continued) d manual ack: enter “test ack” in the dsc calls menu. Q • if no test call is received, the test ack item will not be dis- played. • push [exit] to return to the normal operating mode. • push [back] to return to the ...

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    45 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 making a d 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 requ...

  • Page 56

    46 7 dsc operation ■ making dsc calls making a position reply call (continued) d manual reply: enter “position reply” in the dsc calls menu. Q • if no position request call is received, the position reply item will not be displayed. • push [exit] to return to the normal operating mode. • push [back]...

  • Page 57

    47 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 when no gps receiver is connected and built-in gps re- ceiver* 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 ...

  • Page 58

    48 7 dsc operation new2001 ■ making dsc calls (continued) making a d position report reply call make a position report reply call when a position report call is received. Quick reply: when a position report call is received, alarm sounds and q the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [alarm off]...

  • Page 59

    49 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 manual reply: enter “report reply” in the dsc calls menu. Q • if no position report request call is received, the position re- port reply item will not be displayed. • push [exit] to return to the normal operating mode. • push [back] ...

  • Page 60

    50 7 dsc operation new2001 ■ making dsc calls (continued) making a d polling request reply call 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 re...

  • Page 61

    51 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 manual reply: enter “polling reply” in the dsc calls menu. Q • 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 ...

  • Page 62: Receiving Dsc Calls

    52 7 dsc operation new2001 new2001 new2001 receiving dsc calls ■ [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. ➥ [ign] push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ • the tra...

  • Page 63

    53 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 [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. [ign] push to return to the normal operatin...

  • Page 64

    54 7 dsc operation ■ receiving dsc calls (continued) d receiving 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the al...

  • Page 65

    55 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 t...

  • Page 66

    56 7 dsc operation ■ receiving dsc calls (continued) d receiving 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight....

  • Page 67

    57 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d receiving 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q bac...

  • Page 68

    58 7 dsc operation ■ receiving dsc calls (continued) d receiving 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. Push [a...

  • Page 69: Transmitted Call Log

    59 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d receiving 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q ...

  • Page 70: Received Call Log

    60 7 dsc operation ■ received call log the transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes- sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook. • while in the normal operating mode, “ ” blinks in the upper right corner of the lcd when there is an unread dsc mess...

  • Page 71

    61 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 other messages d push [log] to enter “rcvd call log” in the dsc calls q menu, or you can enter it through the menu screen. menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ received call log (push [menu].) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) push [ w y]/[z] to select “ot...

  • Page 72: Dsc Settings

    62 7 dsc operation ■ dsc settings dposition entry (see page 22) dadd individual id/group id (see pages 19, 20) ddelete individual id/group id (see page 21) d automatic acknowledgement these items set the automatic acknowledgement function to “auto tx” or “manual tx.” when an individual, position req...

  • Page 73

    63 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d channel 16 switch function by regulation, after receiving a distress call, the transceiv- er changes the operating channel to channel 16. However, when this setting is set to “off,” the function enables the transceiver to remain on the oper...

  • Page 74

    64 7 dsc operation ■ receiving dsc calls (continued) dalarm set the alarm function on or off, depending on the cat- egory or status. Enter “alarm” in the dsc settings menu. Q menu ➪ dsc settings ➪ alarm (push [menu].) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) rotate dial or push [ w y]/[z] to select the...

  • Page 75

    65 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d dsc 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. Enter “dsc loop test” in the dsc settings menu. Q menu ➪ dsc settings ➪ dsc loop ...

  • Page 76

    66 7 dsc operation when the optional ma-500tr class b ais transpon- der 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 ...

  • Page 77

    67 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 after making the individual dsc call, the transponder will r display “dsc transmission completed.” • push [clear] to return to the screen displayed before you en- tered the voice channel selection screen in step w. • the transceiver s...

  • Page 78: Menu Screen Operation

    68 new2001 new2001 menu screen operation 8 ■ 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. D entering the menu screen example: set the channel group to “usa...

  • Page 79: Menu Screen Items

    69 8 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 new2001 ■ menu screen items the menu screen contains the following items. Dsc calls d item ref. Item ref. • individual call p. 27 • received call log p. 60 • individual ack* 1 p. 31 • position request call* 2 p. 35 • group cal...

  • Page 80: Radio Settings Items

    70 8 menu screen operation new2001 new2001 radio settings items ■ d scan type the transceiver has two scan types, normal scan and prior- ity scan. A normal scan searches all favorite channels in the selected channel group. A priority scan sequentially searches all favorite channels, while monitoring...

  • Page 81: Configuration Items

    71 8 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 new2001 d weather alert (for only u.S.A. And australian version transceivers) a noaa broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- fore important weather information. After the transceiver detects the alert, “wx ” blink...

  • Page 82

    72 8 menu screen operation new2001 ■ configuration items (continued) d key assignment desired functions can be assigned to dial and the softkeys. When the “key assignment” screen is displayed, rotate q dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “dial” or “softkeys,” and then push [ent]. Rotate dial or push [ w ...

  • Page 83

    73 8 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • softkey assignment the desired function can be assigned to the softkey func- tion. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions. D utc offset (defau...

  • Page 84

    74 8 menu screen operation new2001 ■ configuration items (continued) nmea output d 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 o...

  • Page 85: Connections and Maintenance

    75 9 connections and maintenance new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ connections e t q w r q antenna connector connects to a marine vhf antenna cable’s pl-259 con- nector. Caution: transmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver. W nmea in/out leads brown: talker b (data-l)...

  • Page 86

    76 9 connections and maintenance new2001 ■ connections (continued) r dc power connector connects to a 13.8 v dc power source. Caution: after connecting the dc power cable, nmea leads or external speaker leads, cover the connector and leads with a vulcanizing tape, as shown below, to prevent water se...

  • Page 87: Antenna

    77 9 connections and maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ antenna a key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem 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. I...

  • Page 88: Mounting The Transceiver

    78 9 connections and maintenance new2001 ■ mounting the transceiver using the supplied mounting bracket d the universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- er allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than q 10 mm thick and can support mo...

  • Page 89: Mb-132 Installation

    79 9 connections and maintenance new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ mb-132 installation an optional mb-132 flush mount is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel. Keep the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s ...

  • Page 90: Specifications and Options

    80 new2001 specifications and options 10 ■ specifications general d 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) chan...

  • Page 91: Options

    81 10 specifications and options new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 dimensions d ■ options • mb-132 flush mount kit to mount the transceiver to a panel. • ma-500tr class b ais transponder to transmit individual dsc calls to a selected ais targets. Approved icom optional equipment is desi...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    82 new2001 new2001 troubleshooting 11 problem possible cause solution ref. The transceiver does not turn on. • bad connection to the power source. • check the connection to the transceiver and power source. P. 76 little or no sound comes from the speaker. • squelch level is set too high. • volume le...

  • Page 93: Channel List

    New2001 83 12 channel list 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 note: simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in u.S.A. Waters. * 1 low power only. * 2 momentary high power. * 3 dsc operation only. * 6 uk marina channels: m1=37a (157.850 mh...

  • Page 94: Information

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