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Icom IC-M402A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1

    Instruction manual im402a vhf marine transceiver new2001 (remote-control mic compatible) im402sa !Ic-m402a_sa.Qxd 03.11.11 2:51 pm page a (1,1).

  • Page 2: D Features

    I new2001 foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic-m402a/m402sa vhf marine transceivers are designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and crafts- manship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a cou...

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    Ii 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, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on channel 70. Note a warning sticker is supplied with the transceiver. To comply with fcc r...

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    Iii new2001 radio operator warning 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 minimum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main...

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    Iv new2001 foreword ……………………………… i important ……………………………… i explicit definitions ………………… i in case of emergency …………… ii note ……………………………………… ii radio operator warning………… iii table of contents ………………… iv precaution …………………………… v 1 operating rules ………………… 1 2 panel description …………… 2–5 ■ front pane...

  • Page 6

    V new2001 precaution rwarning! Never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. Caution: changes or modifications to this device, not ex- pressly approved by icom inc., could void your authority to operate this device under fcc regulations. N...

  • Page 7: Operating Rules

    1 1 operating rules d 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...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    2 panel description new2001 2 ■ front panel q distress key [distress] transmits distress call when pushed for 5 sec. (p. 17) w power/volume control [vol] turns power on and off and adjusts the audio level. (p. 8) e squelch control [sql] sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 8) r scan key [scan• tag ...

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    3 2 panel description new2001 u channel up/down keys [y y]/[z z]• [u/i/c] ➥ selects the operating channels, set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 6, 7, 30) ➥ while pushing [scan •tag ], push [y] or [z] to adjust the brightness of the lcd and key backlight. (p. 10) ➥ selects one of three channel groups in se...

  • Page 10: ■ Function Display

    4 2 panel description new2001 ■ function display q channel number readout ➥ indicates the selected operating channel number. • “ ” appears when a simplex channel is selected. “ ” appears when a receive only channel for a canadian channel group is selected. (p. 7) ➥ in set mode, indicates the selecte...

  • Page 11: ■ Microphone

    5 2 panel description new2001 !1 channel comment indicator ➥ channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 10) ➥ “ ” scrolls when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 v dc or below. ➥ “ ” blinks during dualwatch; “ ” blinks during tri- watch. (p. 11) !2 channel group indicator (p. 7) indicates wheth...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    6 basic operation new2001 3 ■ channel selection ï ï 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 ...

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    7 3 basic operation new2001 ï ï u.S.A.,canadian and international channels the ic-m402a/m402sa are preprogrammed with 57 u.S.A., 61 canadian and 57 international channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. Q push [ch/wx• dual ] to select a regular channel. • if a weather ...

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    8 3 basic operation new2001 ■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver. Q rotate [vol] 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. ➥ ro...

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    9 3 basic operation new2001 ■ call channel programming call channel is used to select channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Q push both [y] and [z] on the transceiver one or more times to select the d...

  • Page 16: ■ Channel Comments

    10 3 basic operation new2001 ■ channel comments memory channels can be labeled with alphanumeric com- ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni- tion. More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection. Capital letters, ...

  • Page 17: Dualwatch/tri-Watch

    11 4 dualwatch/tri-watch ■ description dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving another channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/tri-watch are convenient for monitor channel 16 when you are operat- ing on another channel. ■ o...

  • Page 18: Scan Operation

    12 scan operation new2001 5 ■ scan types scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. When the weather alert function is turned on, the previously selected (used) weather channel is also checked while scan- nin...

  • Page 19: ■ Setting Tag Channels

    13 5 scan operation new2001 ■ setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels. Channels are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (usa, int, can) independently. Q se...

  • Page 20: Dsc Operation

    14 dsc operation new2001 6 ■ mmsi code programming the 9-digit mmsi (maritime mobile service identity: dsc self id) code can be programmed at power on. This function is not available when the mmsi code has been programmed by the dealer. This code programming can be performed only twice. Q turn power...

  • Page 21: ■ Dsc Individual Id

    15 6 dsc operation new2001 ■ dsc individual id a total of 30 dsc address ids (9-digit) can be programmed and named with up to 5 characters. D programming address id/group id q push [dsc• ic ] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “ ,” and push [dsc• ic ]. E push [y] or [z] to select “ ,...

  • Page 22: ■ Position Indication

    16 6 dsc operation new2001 d deleting address id/group id q push [dsc• ic ] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “ ” and push [dsc• ic ]. E push [y] or [z] to select “ ”, then push [dsc• ic ]. • when no address id is programmed, “ ” is displayed. R push [y] or [z] to select the desired...

  • Page 23: ■ Distress Call

    17 6 dsc operation new2001 ■ 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 imme- diate assistance. Never use the distress call when your ship or a person is not in an emergency. A distress call can be used only ...

  • Page 24: ■ Transmitting Dsc Calls

    18 6 dsc operation new2001 ■ transmitting dsc calls d transmitting individual call the individual call function allows you to transmit a dsc sig- nal to a specific ship only. Q push [dsc• ic ] to enter the dsc menu. • “ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. W push [dsc• ic ] and select the des...

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    19 6 dsc operation new2001 t after transmitting the individual call, stands by on channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. • “ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Y when the acknowledgement (‘able to comply’) is received, the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps autom...

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    20 6 dsc operation new2001 r push [dsc• ic ] to enter selected individual call acknowl- edgement. • “ ” appears at the channel comment indicator. T push [dsc• ic ] to transmit the acknowledgement to the se- lected station. Y after the individual acknowledgement has been transmit- ted, the display ch...

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    21 6 dsc operation new2001 r push [y] or [z] to specify the desired intership channel, and push [dsc• ic ]. • channel 70 is selected and “ ” appears. T push [dsc• ic ] to transmit the group call. • if channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. • routine category o...

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    22 6 dsc operation new2001 d transmitting all ships call large ships use channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ when you want to announce a message to these ships, use the ‘all ships call’ function. Q push [dsc• ic ] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “ .” e push [dsc• ic ] to ente...

  • Page 29

    23 6 dsc operation new2001 d transmitting position request call transmit a position request call when you want to know a specified ship’s current position, etc. Q push [dsc• ic ] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “ ,” then push [dsc• ic ]. E push [y] or [z] to select the desired pre...

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    24 6 dsc operation new2001 d transmitting 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 [dsc• ic ] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “ ,” and push [dsc• ic ]. E push [y] or [z] to...

  • Page 31: ■ Receiving Dsc Calls

    25 6 dsc operation new2001 ■ 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 any key to stop the alarm. ➥ “dsc” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then channel 16 is...

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    26 6 dsc operation new2001 d receiving an individual call while monitoring channel 70 and an individual call is re- ceived: ➥ the emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. ➥ “dsc” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. ➥ push [dsc• ic ] to change to the ch...

  • Page 33

    27 6 dsc operation new2001 d receiving an all ships call while monitoring channel 70 and an all ships call is received: ➥ the emergency alarm sounds when the category is ‘dis- tress’ or ‘urgency’; 2 beeps sound for other categories. ➥ “dsc” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. ➥...

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    28 6 dsc operation new2001 d receiving a position request call while monitoring channel 70 and a position request call is received: ➥ “dsc” appears and “ ” scrolls at the chan- nel comment indicator. ➥ push [dsc• ic ] to reply to the position request call; push any other key to ignore the position r...

  • Page 35: Intercom Operation

    29 7 intercom operation (ic-m402a only) 6 7 ■ intercom operation the optional intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional hm-127 remote - control microphone is required for intercom operation. Connect an optional hm-127 as described on pgs. 34, 57. • transmitting is...

  • Page 36: Set Mode

    30 set mode new2001 8 ■ set mode programming set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- ceiver’s functions: scan type (normal or priority,) scan re- sume timer, weather alert, dual/tri-watch, dsc watch, beep tone (transceiver,) lcd contrast and auto ack. Available functions may differ d...

  • Page 37: ■ Set Mode Items

    31 8 set mode new2001 ■ set mode items d scan type the transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority scan. Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all tag channels in se- quence while monitoring channel 16. D d scan resume timer the scan r...

  • Page 38

    32 8 set mode new2001 d d dsc watch dsc watch monitors channel 70 while you are receiving an- other channel. If a distress signal is received on channel 70, the transceiver monitors channel 16 and 70 alternately until the distress sig- nal disappears. If a signal is received on another channel, dsc ...

  • Page 39: Connections And Maintenance

    33 9 connections and maintenance ■ supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied: qty. Q mounting bracket ………………………………………… 1 w dc power cable (opc-891) ……………………………… 1 e microphone hanger ……………………………………… 1 r knob bolts for mounting bracket ………………………… 2 t screws for mounting bracket (5 ×...

  • Page 40: ■ Connections

    34 9 connections and maintenance new2001 ■ connections q dc power connector connects the supplied dc power cable from this connector to an external 12 v battery. W external microphone jack (ic-m402a only) connects to optional hm-127 remote - control micro - phone . E antenna connector connects a mar...

  • Page 41

    35 9 connections and maintenance new2001 ■ mounting the transceiver d 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 2 supplied screws (5 × 20) to a surface which is ...

  • Page 42

    36 9 connections and maintenance new2001 ■ optional mb-69 installation 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 com-...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    37 10 troubleshooting problem possible cause solution ref. No sound from speaker. • squelch level is too high. • volume level is too low. • speaker has been exposed to water. P. 8 p. 8 — • set squelch to the threshold point. • set [vol] to a suitable level. • drain water from the speaker. The transc...

  • Page 44: Commandmic

    38 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 11 ■ panel description the optional hm-127 remotely controls the ic-m402a and provides an optional intercom function. D d front and side keys q ptt switch [ptt] (pgs. 8, 43) push and hold to transmit; release to receive. W channel up/down keys [y y]/[z z] ➥ push either...

  • Page 45

    39 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 r channel/dualwatch/tri-watch key [ch/wx• u/i/c ] ➥ selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed momentarily. (pgs. 6, 7, 42) ➥ while pushing [h/l], selects one of three channel groups in sequence when pushed. (pgs. 7, 42) • international...

  • Page 46: ■ Function Display

    40 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 d d top keys q power key [pwr] (pgs. 8, 43) push for 2 sec. To turn the hm-127 power on or off when the ic-m402a power is turned on. W scan key [scan• ] (pgs. 13, 46) ➥ starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag chan- nels are programmed. ➥ push [scan• ] for ...

  • Page 47

    41 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 r volume indicator (p. 43) appears while audio output level is adjusted. T squelch indicator (p. 43) appears while noise squelch level is adjusted. Y channel comment indicator ➥ channel comment appears (and scrolls) if programmed. (pgs. 10, 48) ➥ in set mode, indica...

  • Page 48: ■ Channel Selection

    42 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ channel selection d d channel 16 q push [16] to select channel 16. W push [ch/wx] to return to the condition before selecting chan- nel 16, or push [y y] or [z z] to se- lect an operating channel. D d call channel q push [16• 9 ] for 1 sec. To select call channel....

  • Page 49

    43 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ receiving and transmitting q push [pwr] for 2 sec. To turn power on. W push [vol], then [y y]/[z z] to adjust audio output level. • push [sql], then push [y y]/[z z] to mute any audio noise, if nec- essary. E push [y y]/[z z] to select the desired channel. • when ...

  • Page 50: ■ Lock Functions

    44 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ call channel programming q push [ch/wx• u/i/c ] several times while pushing [h/l] to select the desired channel group (usa, int, can) to be programmed. W push [16• 9 ] for 1 sec. To select call channel of the selected channel group. • “call” and call channel numbe...

  • Page 51: ■ Display Backlighting

    45 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ display backlighting the function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- ity under low light conditions. The backlighting condition can also be adjusted independently from the transceiver. Q push [vol• ] for 1 sec. To enter backlight adjusting mode. •...

  • Page 52: ■ Setting Tag Channels

    46 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ setting tag channels q while pushing [h/l], push [ch/wx• u/i/c ] several times to select the channel group (usa, int, can), if de- sired. W push [y y] or [z z] to select the desired channel to set as a tag channel. E push [scan• ] for 1 sec. To set the displayed c...

  • Page 53: ■ Set Mode Programming

    47 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ set mode programming set mode is used to change the condition of the transceiver’s functions and the microphone’s own functions: transceiver’s functions— scan mode (normal or priority,) scan resume timer, weather alert, dualwatch/tri-watch, dsc watch, transceiver’...

  • Page 54: ■ Intercom Operation

    48 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ intercom operation q push [lo/dx• scr ] for 1 sec. To activate the intercom function. • “ic” appears in the priority channel readout. • the channel comment disappears. W push [ptt] to talk. • “ ” appears at the channel comment indicator. E release [ptt] to listen....

  • Page 55

    49 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ hm-127 supplied accessories accessories included with the hm-127: qty. Q connection cable (opc-1000: 6 m; 20 ft) ...................... 1 w mounting base ................................................................ 1 e microphone hanger ..........................

  • Page 56: ■ Installation

    50 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 ■ installation the optional hm-127 can be connected to the transceiver di- rectly, as well as via the supplied connection cable for longer distance remote operation. The connector of the connection cable can be installed into a cabinet, wall, etc., as a built-in plu...

  • Page 57

    51 11 commandmic ® hm-127 new2001 50 (d) mm; 1 31 ⁄ 32 ˝ 23 (d) mm; 29 ⁄ 32 ˝ 24 to 27 (d) mm ( 15 ⁄ 16 to 1 1 ⁄ 16 ˝) 5 mm; 3 ⁄ 16 ˝ gasket mounting base cap nut 2 mm; 3 ⁄ 32 ˝ 11 !Ic-m402a_sa.Qxd 03.11.11 2:52 pm page 51 (1,1).

  • Page 58: Channel List

    52 channel list new2001 new2001 12 channel number usa can transmit receive 01 156.050 160.650 01a 156.050 156.050 02 156.100 160.700 03 156.150 160.750 03a 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04a 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05a 05a 156.250 156.250 06 06 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 07a 07a 156.35...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    New2001 53 13 specifications ■ specifications d d general • frequency coverage : transmit 156.025–157.425 mhz receive 156.050–163.275 mhz • mode : fm (16k0g3e) dsc(16k0g2b) • channel spacing : 25 khz • current drain (at 13.8 v) : tx high 5.5 a max. Max. Audio 1.5 a max. • power supply requirement : ...

  • Page 60: ■ Dimensions

    54 13 specifications new2001 ■ dimensions unit: mm (inch) 141.6 (5 9 16 ) 67 (2 5 8 ) 153 (6 1 32 ) 32.1 (1 1 4 ) 86.5 (3 13 32 ) 51 (2 ) 137 (5 13 32 ) !Ic-m402a_sa.Qxd 03.11.11 2:52 pm page 54 (1,1).

  • Page 61: Template

    55 14 template 13 14 unit: mm (inch) 153 (6 1 32 ) 139 (5 15 32 ) 67 (2 5 8 ) 53 (2 3 32 ) hm-127 mb-69 24 to 27 (d) ( 15 16 to 1 1 16 ) 2 ( 3 32 ) cut here !Ic-m402a_sa.Qxd 03.11.11 2:52 pm page 55 (1,1).

  • Page 62

    56 new2001 !Ic-m402a_sa.Qxd 03.11.11 2:52 pm page 56 (1,1).

  • Page 63: Options

    57 15 options 15 new2001 • mb-69 flush mount kit for mounting the transceiver to a panel. • mb-92 dust cover for attaching to the front panel of the transceiver to protect it when not in use. • sp-5 external speaker a large, external speaker for superior audio output. • sp-10 external speaker a comp...

  • Page 64

    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan a-6322h-1us printed in japan © 2003 icom inc. New2001 !Ic-m402a_sa.Qxd 03.11.11 2:52 pm page 58 (1,1).