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Icom IC-M401EURO Instruction Manual

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    Instruction manual im401euro vhf marine transceiver 0 ic-m401euro_ (2).Qxd 01.12.10 11:16 am page a (1,1).

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    If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the coast guard by sending a distress call on channel 16. Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on channel 70 (the optional ds-100 (#02) must be installed). Using digital selective calling (ch 70) (ds-100 dsc con...

  • Page 3

    Ii table of contents installation notes the installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the ec recommended electromagnetic field expo- sure limits (1999/519/ec). The maximum rf power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as p...

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    Iii read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual — this in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-m401euro. Rwarning! Never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in a...

  • Page 5: Operating Rules

    1 1 operating rules 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...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    Panel description 2 2 ■ panel description q power/volume control [vol] turns power on and off and adjusts the audio level. (p. 8) w squelch control [sql] sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 8) e transmit power switch [h/l] ➥toggles high and low power when pushed. (p. 8) • some channels are set to ...

  • Page 7: ■ Function Display

    Panel description 3 2 ■ function display q transmit indicator (p. 8) “tx” appears while transmitting. W busy indicator (p. 8) “busy” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. E tag channel indicator (p. 13) appears when a tag channel is selected. R call channel indicator “call” appe...

  • Page 8: ■ Microphone

    Panel description 4 2 ■ microphone q ptt switch [ptt] push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 8) w channel up/down switches [y y]/[z z] push either switch to change the operating memory chan- nel, set mode contents, etc. E channel 16/call channel switch [16/c] ➥same as the [16] switch on ...

  • Page 9: Blank Page

    5 blank page 0 ic-m401euro_ (2).Qxd 01.12.10 11:16 am page 5 (1,1).

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    6 3 basic operation ■ channel selection channel 16 channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emer- gency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor chan...

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    3 basic operation 7 international channels there are 57 international channels for the ic-m401euro. Q push [ch] to select a regular channel. W while pushing [h/l], push [ch] to change the channel group, if necessary. • “i” appears when international channels are selected. E push [y]/[z] to select th...

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    ■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver. Q turn [vol] clockwise 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 un...

  • Page 13: ■ Memory Channel Names

    3 basic operation 9 ■ call channel programming the call channel is used to select channel 9, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Q while pushing [h/l], push [ch] one or more times to se- lect the desired channel group (international or u.S.A...

  • Page 14: Dualwatch/tri-Watch

    10 4 dualwatch/tri-watch ■ description dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an- other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/tri-watch simulation • if a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on ch...

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    11 4 dualwatch/tri-watch operating tri-watch on int channel 25 operating dualwatch on int channel 25 dualwatch starts. I d tag signal received on channel 16 takes priority. I d busy tag dualwatch resumes after the signal disappears. I d tag tri-watch starts. Signal is received on call channel. Tri-w...

  • Page 16: ■ Scan Types

    12 ■ 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 channels used for digital ...

  • Page 17: ■ Setting Tag Channels

    ■ setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group inde- pendently. Q while pushing [h/l], push [c...

  • Page 18: Set Mode

    6 set mode 14 ■ set mode programming set mode is used to change the conditions of some of the transceiver’s functions. Note: available functions may differ depending on dealer setting. Entering set mode q turn power off. W while pushing [16], turn power on to enter set mode. E after the display appe...

  • Page 19: ■ Set Mode Items

    6 set mode 15 ■ set mode items scan mode the scan mode can be selected as a normal scan or priority scan. (p. 12) scan resume timer the scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (off) or timer scan (on). When off is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When on is selected, the s...

  • Page 20: Connections And Maintenance

    16 7 connections and maintenance ■ unpacking the following accessories are supplied: qty. Q mounting bracket ............................................................ 1 w dc power cable (opc-891) ........................................... 1 e microphone hanger ......................................

  • Page 21: ■ Connections

    17 7 connections and maintenance ■ connections q dc power connector connects the supplied dc power cable from this connector to an external 12 v battery. Caution: after connecting the dc power cable and external speaker jack, cover the connector and jack as shown below to avoid water seeping into th...

  • Page 22

    18 7 connections and maintenance ■ mounting the transceiver using the supplied mounting bracket the universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. • mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws (5 × 20 mm) to a surface which is more than...

  • Page 23

    19 7 connections and maintenance using the optional mounting bracket an optional mb-69 flush mount 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 compas...

  • Page 24: ■ Dimensions

    20 7 connections and maintenance ■ dimensions 153 mm 67 mm 32.1 mm 86.5 mm 23 mm 51 mm 136 mm call ic-m401euro tag 0 ic-m401euro_ (2).Qxd 01.12.10 11:16 am page 20 (1,1).

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    21 blank page 0 ic-m401euro_ (2).Qxd 01.12.10 11:16 am page 21 (1,1).

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    8 troubleshooting 22 problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. • bad connection to the power supply. • check the connection to the transceiver. P. 17 no sound comes from • squelch level is too deep. • set squelch to the threshold point. P. 8 the speaker. • volume level is too low. • se...

  • Page 27: Channel List

    9 channel list 23 • international channels ch frequency (mhz) ch frequency (mhz) ch frequency (mhz) ch frequency (mhz) ch frequency (mhz) ch frequency (mhz) transmit receive transmit receive transmit receive transmit receive transmit receive transmit receive 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 ...

  • Page 28: Specifications And Options

    24 10 specifications and options ■ specifications • general • frequency coverage : transmit 156.025–157.425 mhz (156.00–161.450mhz)* receive 156.025–162.025 mhz (156.00–163.425mhz)* * frequency range that may be subject to licensing conditions. • mode : fm (16k0g3e)/dsc (16k0g2b) • channel spacing :...

  • Page 29: Mb-69 Template

    Mb-69 template 139 53 unit: mm cut here 0 ic-m401euro_ (2).Qxd 01.12.10 11:16 am page 25 (1,1).

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    Blank page 0 ic-m401euro_ (2).Qxd 01.12.10 11:16 am page 26 (1,1).

  • Page 31: Declaration

    Declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: vhf marine transceiver this compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) en 301 025-1 v1.1.2 (2000-08) ii) en 301 025-2 v...

  • Page 32

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