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Icom IC-M412 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Summary of IC-M412

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    Instruction manual new2001 im412 vhf marine transceiver.

  • Page 2: D Features

    I new2001 clean the transceiver and microphone thor- oughly with fresh water after exposure to water including salt water, otherwise, the keys and switches may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. Icom, icom inc. And the icom logo are registered trademarks of icom incor- porated (japan) in...

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    Ii new2001 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. Your call sign or other indicat...

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    Iii new2001 fcc information • for class b unintentional radiators: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a res...

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    Iv new2001 supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied; mounting bracket for the mounting bracket dc power cable warning sticker microphone hanger and screws (3×16) knob bolts screws (5×20) flat washers (m5) spring washers (m5) note a warning sticker is supplied with the transceiver....

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    V new2001 radio operator warning w arning icom requires the radio operator to meet the fcc requirements for radio frequency exposure. 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...

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    Vi new2001 table of contents foreword ..................................................................................... I important ...................................................................................... I explicit definitions .........................................................

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    Vii new2001 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 power source of more than 16 v dc or use reverse polarity. This will could cause a fire the transceiver. Rwarning! Never cut t...

  • Page 9: Operating Rules

    1 1 operating rules d priorities • read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. • you must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • false or fraudulent distress signals a...

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    2 new2001 panel description 2 n front panel function display (p. 4) speaker i !0 o w e u y t r q q power • volume control [vol] ➥ rotate to turn the transceiver power on or off. ➥ rotate to adjust the audio level. W squelch control [sql] (p. 7) rotate to set the squelch threshold level. E distress k...

  • Page 11: Microphone

    3 2 panel description new2001 i channel 16/call channel key [16] • [9](16) ➥ push to select channel 16. (p. 5) ➥ hold down for 1 second to select the call channel. (p. 5) • “ call” appears when the call channel is selected. ➥ when the call channel is selected, hold down for 3 sec- onds to enter the ...

  • Page 12: Function Display

    4 2 panel description new2001 n function display y i o u !2 !3 !1 !0 w e r t q q channel comment display ➥ a channel comment appears and scrolls for about 10 sec- onds after the channel is selected, if programmed. (p. 8) ➥ “ scan 16 ” appears during priority scan; “ scan ” appears during normal scan...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    5 3 basic operation 2 3 n channel selection ï 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 dual- watch and tri-watch. While in the stand-by mode, you must mon...

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    6 3 basic operation new2001 n channel selection (continued) ï u.S.A., international and canadian channels the transceiver is pre-programmed with 57 usa, 57 interna- tional and 61 canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. Q push [ch/wx] to select a regular chann...

  • Page 15: Receiving and Transmitting

    7 3 basic operation new2001 3 n receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver. Q rotate [vol] to turn on the power. W set the audio and squelch levels. ➥ rotate [sql] fully counterclockwise. ➥ rotate [vol] to adjust the audio output level. ➥ rotate ...

  • Page 16: Call Channel Programming

    8 3 basic operation new2001 n call channel programming the call channel is used to select channel 9 (default). How- ever, you can program the call channel in each channel group with an often-used channel, for quick recall. Q push [u/i/c] (both [y] and [z]) one or more times to select a desired chann...

  • Page 17: Microphone Lock Function

    9 3 basic operation new2001 3 n microphone lock function the microphone lock function electrically locks the [y] and [z] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents acciden- tal channel changes and function access. ➥ while holding down [hi/lo] on the microphone, turn on the power to toggle the mi...

  • Page 18: Scan Operation

    10 new2001 scan operation 4 n 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 (last used) weather channel is also checked while scan...

  • Page 19: Setting Tag Channels

    11 4 scan operation new2001 4 n setting tag channels for more efficient scanning, you can add desired channels as tag channels, or remove unwanted channels as tag channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scan- ning. Tag channels can be independently assigned to each channel grou...

  • Page 20: Dualwatch/tri-Watch

    12 new2001 dualwatch/tri-watch 5 n 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 ano...

  • Page 21: Dsc Operation

    13 6 dsc operation 5 6 n mmsi code programming the 9-digit mmsi (maritime mobile service identity: dsc self id) code can be programmed at power on. This code programming can be performed only twice. After the code programming, it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor. Q turn off the powe...

  • Page 22: Dsc Address Id

    14 6 dsc operation new2001 n dsc address id a total of 100 9-digit dsc address ids can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters. D programming address id q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “address,” then push [ent]. E push [y] or [z] to select “add indv id,” th...

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    15 6 dsc operation new2001 6 d deleting address id q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “address,” then push [ent]. E push [y] or [z] to select “del indv id,” then push [ent]. • when no address id is programmed, “no id” is displayed. Scrolls r push [y] or [z] to select a ...

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    16 6 dsc operation new2001 n dsc address id d programming group id (continued) t push [y] or [z] to set up to a 10-character id name. • push [ch/wx] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward. • push [clr] to cancel and exit the programming mode, if de- sired. Y push [ent] to program and return ...

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    17 6 dsc operation new2001 6 a distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no gps is connected, your position and utc (univer- sal time coordinated) time should be input manually. They are included automatically when a gps receiver is connected (nmea0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01). Q p...

  • Page 26: Position Indication

    18 6 dsc operation new2001 n position indication when a gps receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the current position data with an accuracy in seconds. A nmea0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters rmc, gga, gns, gll) compatible gps receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable ...

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    19 6 dsc operation new2001 6 scrolls r after receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the micro- phone. • “rcv distress ack” scrolls in the channel comment display. Scrolls ➥ a distress alert contains; • kinds of distress: undesignated distress • position data : the latest gps or manual input posit...

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    N distress call d regular call (continued) r push [s] or [t] to set your latitude data. After setting the latitude data, push [ent] to set your longitude data. • push [ch/wx] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward. • push [s] or [t] to edit n; north latitude or s; south latitude when the cur...

  • Page 29: Transmitting Dsc Calls

    21 6 dsc operation new2001 6 i after receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the micro- phone. Scrolls ➥ a distress alert contains (default); • nature of distress : selected nature of the distress • position data : gps or manual input position data is held for 23.5 hours or until the power is turn...

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    22 6 dsc operation new2001 n transmitting dsc calls d transmitting an individual call (continued) e push [y] or [z] to select a desired pre-programmed indi- vidual address or “manual input,” then push [ent]. • the id code for the individual can be set in advance. (p. 14) • when “manual input” is sel...

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    23 6 dsc operation new2001 6 y stands by on the operated channel (before entering the dsc menu in step q), until an acknowledgement call is received. • “waiting for ack” scrolls in the channel comment display. Scrolls u when the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound, and “ dsc” appears and “rcv a...

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    24 6 dsc operation new2001 n transmitting dsc calls (continued) d transmitting an individual acknowledgement when receiving an individual call, you can transmit an ac- knowledgement (‘able to comply’ or ‘unable to comply’) by using the on screen prompts (quick ack.) also, you can send an acknowledge...

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    25 6 dsc operation new2001 6 y after the individual acknowledgement call has been trans- mitted, the specified channel (specified by the calling sta- tion) is automatically selected when “able” is selected. Or the display returns to the previous screen (before entering the dsc menu) when “unable” is...

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    26 6 dsc operation new2001 n transmitting dsc calls d transmitting a group call (continued) about manual inputting: push [y] or [z] to input the 8-digit group id, then push [ent]. • push [ch/wx] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward. • push [clr] to cancel and exit the entry. • the first on...

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    27 6 dsc operation new2001 6 d transmitting an all ships call large ships 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. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “all ships,” the...

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    28 6 dsc operation new2001 n transmitting dsc calls (continued) d transmitting a position request call transmit a position request call when you want to know a specified ship’s current position, etc. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “pos request,” then push [ent]. Scr...

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    29 6 dsc operation new2001 6 d transmitting a position reply call transmit a position reply call when a position request call is received. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “pos reply,” then push [ent]. • “pos reply” item appears after receiving a position request call...

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    30 6 dsc operation new2001 n transmitting dsc calls (continued) d transmitting a polling request call transmit a polling request call when you want to know a specific ship is in the communication area, or not. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “poll request,” then push...

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    31 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d transmitting a polling reply call transmit a polling reply call when a polling request call is received. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “poll reply,” then push [ent]. • “poll reply” item appears aft...

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    32 6 dsc operation new2001 n transmitting dsc calls (continued) d test call testing on the exclusive dsc distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible by using other methods. When testing on the distress/safety channel is unavoidable, it should be indicated that these ar...

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    33 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d transmitting a test ack call transmit a test acknowledgement call when a test call is re- ceived. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [y] or [z] to select “test ack,” then push [ent]. • “test ack” item appears after receivin...

  • Page 42: Receiving Dsc Calls

    34 6 dsc operation new2001 n receiving dsc calls d receiving a distress call when a distress call is received: ➥ the emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • push any key to stop the alarm. ➥ “ dsc” appears and “rcv distress” scrolls in the chan- nel comment display, then channel 16 is automatically ...

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    35 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d receiving a distress relay call when a distress relay is received: ➥ the emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • push any key to stop the alarm. ➥ “ dsc” appears and “rcv relay” scrolls in the channel com- ment display, then channel...

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    36 6 dsc operation new2001 n receiving dsc calls (continued) d receiving an individual call when an individual call is received: ➥ the emergency alarm or beeps sound for 2 minutes de- pending on the received category. • push [clr] to stop the alarm or beeps. ➥ “ dsc” appears and “rcv individual” scr...

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    37 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d receiving an all ships call when an all ships call is received: ➥ the emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on the received categories. • push [clr] to stop the alarm or beeps. ➥ “ dsc” appears and “rcv all ships” scrolls ...

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    38 6 dsc operation new2001 n receiving dsc calls (continued) d receiving a position request call when a position request call is received: ➥ “ dsc” appears and “rcv pos request” scrolls in the channel comment display. ➥ the beeps sound for 2 minutes. • push [clr] to stop the beeps. ➥ push [ent] to r...

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    39 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d receiving a test call when a test call is received: ➥ “ dsc” appears and “rcv test call” scrolls in the chan- nel comment display. ➥ the beeps sound for 2 minutes. • push [clr] to stop the beeps. ➥ push [ent] to reply to the call; p...

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    40 6 dsc operation new2001 n receiving dsc calls (continued) d auto tune timer this is the amount of time after receiving a distress call before the transceiver switches to channel 16. Q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [s] or [t] to select “auto tune,” then push [ent]. Scrolls e push [s] o...

  • Page 49: Received Messages

    41 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 n received messages the transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. D distress message q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [s] ...

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    42 6 dsc operation new2001 n received messages (continued) d other messages q push [menu] to enter the dsc menu. W push [s] or [t] to select “dsc log,” then push [ent]. E push [s] or [t] to select “other,” then push [ent]. R push [s] or [t] to select a desired message, push [ent]. • “ m ” appears wh...

  • Page 51: Automatic Acknowledgement

    43 6 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 n automatic acknowledgement this item sets the automatic acknowledgement function on or off. When a position request or polling request call is received, transceiver automatically transmits a position reply or polling reply call. Q pu...

  • Page 52: Set Mode

    44 new2001 new2001 set mode 7 n set mode programming set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver’s functions: scan type, scan resume timer, weather alert, dual/tri-watch, operation beep, lcd backlight, lcd con- trast, af level adjustment, favorite channel and remote id. Available func...

  • Page 53: Set Mode Items

    New2001 45 7 set mode new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 n set mode items d scan type the transceiver has two 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 monito...

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    New2001 46 7 set mode new2001 d dual/tri-watch this item can be selected as dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 12) dualwatch (default) tri-watch d operation beep you can select silent operation by turning off the beep tones, or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning on the be...

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    New2001 new2001 47 7 set mode new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d af level adjustment when turning the power on, a beep is emitted to adjust the audio frequency level via [vol]. Select the time period for the beep to 2, 5, 8, 10 (seconds) or off. Af level 2 (default) af level off d favo...

  • Page 56: Connections

    New2001 n connections q y u w e r t q dc power connector connect the supplied dc power cable from this connector to an external 12 v battery. W external speaker lead (yellow) connect an external speaker. E clone lead (blue) connect a cloning cable. R nmea in lead (red) connect a gps receiver for pos...

  • Page 57: Antenna

    New2001 49 8 connections and maintenance new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d connect to the ma-500tr connect the transceiver to the ma-500tr class b ais transponder using the opc-2014* nmea connector cable . After connecting, an individual dsc call can be made to the ais target using th...

  • Page 58: Mounting The Transceiver

    50 8 connections and maintenance new2001 n mounting the transceiver d using the supplied mounting bracket the universal mounting bracket supplied with your trans- ceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. • mount the transceiver securely with the two supplied screws (5 × 20) to a surface which i...

  • Page 59: Optional Mb-69 Installation

    51 8 connections and maintenance new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 n 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. Keep the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away f...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    New2001 52 new2001 troubleshooting 9 problem possible cause solution ref. The transceiver does not turn on. • bad connection to the power supply. • check the connection between the power supply and the transceiver. P. 48 no sound or weak sound comes from speaker. • squelch level is too high. • volum...

  • Page 61: Specifications and Option

    53 10 specifications and option new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 n specifications d general • frequency coverage : tx 156.025–157.425 mhz rx 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...

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    D dimensions 148 (5.83) 139.5 (5.49) 78 (3.07) 164 (6.46) 28.3 (1.11) 14.2 (0.56) 111.2 (4.38) 60.6 (2.39) unit: mm (inch) 54 10 specifications and option new2001.

  • Page 63: Option

    55 10 specifications and option new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 n option • mb-69 flush mount kit for mounting the transceiver to a panel. Approved icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destructio...

  • Page 64: Channel List

    56 new2001 new2001 channel list 11 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. * 4 u.S.A. Version transceiver only. * 1 low power only. * 2 momentary high power. * 3 dsc operation only. Channel number frequency (mhz) 03 156...

  • Page 65: Template

    New2001 57 12 template 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 cut here unit: mm (inch) 164 (6 15 ⁄ 32 ) 78 (3 1 ⁄ 16 ) 149 (5 7 ⁄ 8 ) 61.6 (2 7 ⁄ 16 ) r8 (max.) note: the solid line is the line to use when cutting into the dash/helm. The dotted line shows the outline of the ic-m412’s front panel onc...

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    59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 memo.

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan new2001 a-6868d-1us-q printed in japan © 2010–2012 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink..