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Icom IC-M423 Instruction Manual

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    Instruction manual im423 vhf marine transceiver im424 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 purchasing this icom product. The ic-m423/ ic-m424 vhf marine transceiver is designed 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. We appreciate you making the ic-...

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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. Using channel 16 distress call procedure 1. “mayday mayday mayday.” 2. “this is ...............” (nam...

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    Iii 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 antenna) vertically above the m...

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    Iv 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 fixée à une distance minimale ...

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    V new2001 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 equ...

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    Vi new2001 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 or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. Rwarning! Never cut th...

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    Vii table of contents foreword ......................................................................... I important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I in case of emergency .........

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    Viii new2001 table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 pa (public address) function ■ ......................................73 horn function ■ ..............................................................74 9 menu screen operation ................................75−82 menu screen ope...

  • Page 10: Operating Rules

    1 new2001 operating rules 1 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 dist...

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    2 2 panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 front panel ■ t u y w e r i o q function display (p. 5) speaker q distress key [distress] (pp. 24, 25) hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a distress call. W enter key [ent] (pp. 8, 10, 75) push to set the input data, selected item, and so...

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    3 2 panel description new2001 new2001 t u y w e r i o q function display (p. 5) speaker 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” appears when the call channel is selected. ➥ when the call channel is ...

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    New2001 4 2 panel description new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 aquaquake [ ] (p. 16) while holding down, the aquaquake function is activated to clear water away from the speaker grill. Favorite channel [ ] (p. 18) push to set or clear the displayed channel as a favorite ➥ (tag) channel...

  • Page 14: Function Display

    5 2 panel description new2001 function display ■ q busy/transmit icon (p. 11) “ ➥ ” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. “ ➥ ” appears while transmitting. W power icon (p. 11) “25w” appears when high power is selected. ➥ “1w” appears when low power is selected. ➥ e rx speaker...

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    6 2 panel description new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 !4 key icon (p. 7) shows the programmed function of the softkeys on the front panel. !5 time zone indicator shows the current time when a gps receiver is con- ➥ nected, or the time is manually programmed. • when the gps current tim...

  • Page 16: Speaker Microphone

    New2001 7 2 panel description speaker microphone ■ microphone speaker w q e q ptt switch [ptt] hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 11) w channel up/down keys [y]/[z] push either key to check favorite channels, change scan- ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 11, 18) e transmit...

  • Page 17: Preparation

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

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    New2001 9 new2001 basic operation 4 9 channel selection ■ channel 16 d 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 and tri-watch. While standing by, you mus...

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    New2001 10 4 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 channel group selection d there are preprogrammed u.S.A. Channels, international channels and canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. Push [menu]. Q rotate dial or push [ w ∫]/[√] to ...

  • Page 20: Receiving and Transmitting

    11 4 basic operation new2001 weather channels d (u.S.A. And australian version transceiver only) the transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from noaa (national oceanographic and atmospheric administration.) the transceiver can automatically detect a weather ale...

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    12 4 basic operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 information ✓ the noise cancel function reduces random noise components in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page 80 for details. Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general pub...

  • Page 22: Call Channel Programming

    13 4 basic operation call channel programming ■ you can program the call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. Select the desired channel group (int, usa or can) to be q programmed. (p. 10) hold down [16/c] for 1 second to select the call channel of w the ...

  • Page 23: Microphone Lock Function

    14 4 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 repeat step r e to input all characters. Push [ t Ω], [≈], [∫] or [√] to select “finish,” then push [ent] to set the name and return to the previous screen. Microphone lock function ■ the microphone lock function electrically locks [∫], [√]...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Volume Level

    15 4 basic operation adjusting the volume level ■ the volume level can be adjusted with [vol/sql](dial). Rotate [vol/sql](dial), or push [vol/sql](dial) one or q more times to display the volume adjustment screen. Rotate [vol/sql](dial) to adjust the volume level. W • the transceiver has 20 volume l...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Display

    16 4 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 adjusting the display ■ 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. Depending on the preprogramming, the adjustment method...

  • Page 26: Scan Operation

    17 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 turned on, the weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 78) set the favorite chann...

  • Page 27: Setting Favorite Channels

    18 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 19 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

    20 7 dsc operation dsc address id ■ programming individual id d a total of 100 dsc address ids can be programmed and as- signed a name of up to 10 characters. Enter “individual id” in the dsc settings menu. Q push [add]. W • the “individual id” program screen is displayed. Enter a desired individual...

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    21 7 dsc operation programming group id d enter “group id” in the dsc settings menu. Q push [add]. W • the “group id” program 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 to set it. • to move the ...

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    22 7 dsc operation deleting individual/group id d enter “individual id” or “group id” in the dsc set- q tings menu. • when no address id is programmed, “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 [del]...

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    23 7 dsc operation a distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If no gps is connected, your position and utc (universal time coordinated) time should be manually input. They are auto- matically included when a gps receiver compatible with the nmea0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 format is conn...

  • Page 33: Distress Call

    24 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 im- mediate assistance. Never make a distress call if your ship or a person is not in an emergency. A dis...

  • Page 34

    25 7 dsc operation 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]. • ‘undesignated,’ ‘fire,explosion,’ ‘flooding,’ ‘collision,...

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    26 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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    27 7 dsc operation distress cancel call d 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 acknowledgement call. The distress cancel call is trans...

  • Page 37: Transmitting Dsc Calls

    28 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 transmitting dsc calls ■ to ensure correct operation of the dsc function, make sure you correctly set the ch70 sql level. (p. 69) transmitting an individual call d the individual call function allows you to transmit a dsc sig- nal to only a s...

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    29 7 dsc operation transmitting an individual call (continued) d select a desired intership channel using dial or [ e y](ch)/ [z](ch), then push [ent]. • intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. A confirmation screen appears. R • confirm the call contents....

  • Page 39

    30 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or, when the acknowledgement ‘unable to comply’ is re- ceived, 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). After ...

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    31 7 dsc operation transmitting an individual acknowledgement (continued) d select one of three options, then push [ent]. E • able to comply : make an acknowledgment call without any changes. • unable to comply : you cannot make a communication. The acknowledgement call (‘unable to comply’) can be a...

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    32 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 manual ack: enter “individual ack” in the dsc calls menu. Q menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ individual ack (push [menu]) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) • when no individual call has been received, “individual ack” item will not be displayed. Select...

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    33 7 dsc operation transmitting a group call (continued) d about manual inputting: enter a desired group id in the following way: • select a desired number using dial, or [y]/[z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • push [ent] or dial to set it. • to move the cursor, select either arrow, “ ←” or “→,” then push [ent] or dial....

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    34 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 transmitting an all ships call d 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. Enter “all ships call” in ...

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    35 7 dsc operation transmitting a position request call d (u.S.A. And australian version transceiver only) transmit a position request call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, etc. Enter “position request” in the dsc calls menu. Q menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ position request (push...

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    36 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 screen is displayed. When the ackno...

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    37 7 dsc operation transmitting a position report call d (u.S.A. And australian version transceiver only) transmit 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 the dsc calls menu. Q menu ➪ dsc calls ➪...

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    38 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 push [call] to transmit the 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 automatically returns to the normal...

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    39 7 dsc operation transmitting a polling request call d (u.S.A. And australian version transceiver only) transmit a polling request call when you want to know a specific vessel is in the communication area, or not. Enter “polling request” in the dsc calls menu. Q menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ polling req...

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    40 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 push [call] to transmit the 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 displayed. When the acknowl...

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    41 7 dsc operation transmitting a test call d testing on the exclusive dsc distress and safety calling chan- nels 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 requi...

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    42 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 push [call] to transmit the 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 is recei...

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    43 7 dsc operation new2001 transmitting a test acknowledgement call d when the “test ack” in dsc settings is set to ‘auto tx’ (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a test call. Quick ack: when a test call is received, beeps sound and the screen q shown below is...

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    44 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 manual ack: enter “test ack” in the dsc calls menu. Q menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ test ack (push [menu]) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) • if no test call has been received, the “test ack” item will not be displayed. Select a desired tes...

  • Page 54

    45 7 dsc operation new2001 transmitting a position reply call d 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. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a position request call. Q...

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    46 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 manual reply: enter “position reply” in the dsc calls menu. Q menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ position reply (push [menu]) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) • if no position request call has been received, the “position reply” item will not be...

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    47 7 dsc operation new2001 transmitting a position report reply call d transmit a position report reply call when a position report request call is received. Quick reply: when a position report request call is received, beeps q sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [alarm off] to st...

  • Page 57

    48 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 manual reply: enter “position report reply” in the dsc calls q menu. menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ position report reply (push [menu]) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) • if no position report request call has been received, the “posi- tion ...

  • Page 58

    49 7 dsc operation new2001 transmitting a polling reply call d 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. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a polling request call. Quick...

  • Page 59

    50 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 menu ➪ dsc calls ➪ polling reply (push [menu]) (rotate dial, then push [ent].) • if no polling request call has been received, the “polling re- ply” item will not be d...

  • Page 60: Receiving Dsc Calls

    51 7 dsc operation new2001 new2001 receiving dsc calls ■ receiving a distress call d when a distress call is received: the emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “ rcvd distress” pops up and the lcd backlight ➥ blinks. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. Push a softkey ...

  • Page 61

    New2001 52 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 receiving a distress acknowledgement d 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. Push [alarm off]...

  • Page 62

    53 7 dsc operation receiving d 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 back- ➥ light blinks. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. Push a softkey to select your des...

  • Page 63

    54 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 receiving d 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and ...

  • Page 64

    55 7 dsc operation receiving an individual call d 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 cat- egory. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight....

  • Page 65

    56 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 receiving a group call d 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the b...

  • Page 66

    57 7 dsc operation receiving an all ships call d 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. • if...

  • Page 67

    58 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 receiving a geographical area call d 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 back- light may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the rece...

  • Page 68

    59 7 dsc operation receiving a position request call d 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. • if [alarm off] is not pushed wit...

  • Page 69

    60 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 receiving a position report call d 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q back...

  • Page 70

    61 7 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. • if [alarm off] is not pushed w...

  • Page 71

    62 7 dsc operation 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: ➥ the alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “rcvd test call” pops up. The lcd backlight blinks for 2 minutes. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. • if [alarm off] is n...

  • Page 72: Received Call Log

    63 7 dsc operation receiving a test acknowledgement call d 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. Push [alarm off] to stop the alarm and the blinking q backlight. • if [alarm off] is not pushe...

  • Page 73

    64 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 push [ e y] or [z] to select the desired item, then push [ent]. • the message in the unopened file has not been read. Rotate dial to scroll the dsc message contents. R rotate to delete the displayed dsc message, push [del]. T • the confirmati...

  • Page 74: Transmitted Call Log

    65 7 dsc operation received call log (continued) ■ rotate dial to scroll the dsc message contents. R • the stored message has various information, depending on the dsc call type. Rotate to delete the displayed dsc message, push [del]. T • the confirmation screen appears, then push [ok] to delete. Pu...

  • Page 75: Dsc Settings

    66 7 dsc operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 dsc settings ■ d position input (see page 23) d add individual id/group id (see pages 20, 21) d delete individual id/group id (see page 22) d automatic acknowledgement these items set the automatic acknowledgement function to “auto tx” or “ma...

  • Page 76

    67 7 dsc operation new2001 d channel 16 switch function by regulation, after receiving a distress call, the transceiv- er 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 rece...

  • Page 77

    68 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d dsc data output select an option for the dsc data output function. When receiving a dsc call, this function makes the trans- ceiver send the dsc data from its nmea output port to a connected device. Q enter “dsc data output” in the ...

  • Page 78

    69 7 dsc operation new2001 d channel 70 squelch level 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 “ch 70 sql level” in the dsc settings menu. menu ➪ dsc settings ➪ ch 70 sq...

  • Page 79

    70 7 dsc operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 when the optional ma-500tr class b ais transponder 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 a...

  • Page 80

    71 7 dsc operation new2001 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 stands by on channel 70 until an acknowl...

  • Page 81: Other Functions

    New2001 72 8 other functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 intercom operation ■ the optional intercom function allows you to talk between the deck and the cabin. The optional hm-195 command micro - phone is required for intercom operation. Connect the hm-195 command microphone as described ...

  • Page 82: Rx Speaker Function

    73 8 other functions rx speaker function ■ the rx speaker function enables you to hear the received audio on the deck or bridge through a pa speaker. Connect a pa speaker as described on page 83. Push q [rx ] to enter the rx speaker mode. • the rx speaker volume level adjustment screen is displayed....

  • Page 83: Horn Function

    74 8 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 horn function ■ the horn function sounds a horn. Connect a pa speaker as described on page 83. Push [horn] to enter the horn mode. Q hold down [horn] to sound a horn. W • while holding down [horn], the horn sounds, and the screen be...

  • Page 84: Menu Screen Operation

    New2001 75 new2001 menu screen operation 9 ■ 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 76 through 82 for details. D entering the menu screen and operation example: set the cha...

  • Page 85: Menu Screen Items

    New2001 76 9 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 menu screen items ■ the menu screen contains the following items. Dsc calls d item ref. Item ref. • individual call p. 28 • transmitted call log p. 65 • individual ack* 1 p. 30 • position request call* 2 p. 35 • group ...

  • Page 86: Radio Settings Items

    77 9 menu screen operation new2001 radio settings items ■ scan type d 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 1...

  • Page 87: Configuration Items

    78 9 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 weather alert d a noaa broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- fore important weather information. “wx ” blinks until the transceiver is operated after the transceiver detects the alert. • “wx ” appears instead of...

  • Page 88

    79 9 menu screen operation new2001 key assignment d 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 ∫]/[√] to select the desired posit...

  • Page 89

    80 9 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • softkeys assignment the desired function can be assigned as 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. Utc offset d set t...

  • Page 90

    81 9 menu screen operation new2001 • rx turn the receive noise cancel function on or off. Off : turns off the function. (default) 1 : the noise cancel function reduces random noise com- ponents in the received signal to approximately one half. 2 : the noise cancel function reduces random noise com- ...

  • Page 91

    82 9 menu screen operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • not dsc related when the lcd displays a screen other than the normal opera- tion screen, or one not related to the dsc, and no key opera- tion occurs for this set period, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal o...

  • Page 92: Connections and Maintenance

    83 connections and maintenance 10 connections ■ y 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) connects to an nmea in negative line of a p...

  • Page 93

    84 10 connections and maintenance r dc power connector connects to a 13.8 v dc power source. Caution: after connecting the dc power cable, nmea leads, external speaker leads and pa speaker leads, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape, as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the c...

  • Page 94: Antenna

    85 10 connections and maintenance new2001 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. If the fuse blows or the transc...

  • Page 95: Mounting The Transceiver

    86 10 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 m...

  • Page 96: Mb-132 Installation

    87 10 connections and maintenance 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 magnetic navigation compass. Using the templat...

  • Page 97: Microphone Installation

    88 10 connections and maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 microphone installation ■ the optional hm-195 should be connected to the transceiver using the supplied opc-1540 connection cable. The cable is used to operate from a longer distance. The cable connector can also be installed a...

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    89 10 connections and maintenance gasket mounting base cap nut.

  • Page 99: Specifications and Options

    90 11 specifications and options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 specifications ■ general d • frequency coverage usa and aus versions : tx 156.025–157.425 mhz rx 156.050–163.275 mhz chn version : tx 156.025–157.425 mhz rx 156.050–162.025 mhz • mode : fm (16k0g3e), dsc (16k0g2b) • channel spac...

  • Page 100: Options

    New2001 91 11 specifications and options new2001 dimensions d 82 (3.23) 119.9 (4.72) 164.1 (6.46) 25.3 (1) 109.7 (4.32) 61.4 (2.42) unit: mm (inch) 180 (7.09) options ■ • mb-132 flush mount kit to mount the transceiver to a panel. • hm-195 commandmic iv ™ external microphone-type controller. Provide...

  • Page 101: Channel List

    92 12 channel list new2001 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. Channel number frequency (mhz) 03 156.150 1...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    93 new2001 troubleshooting 13 problem possible cause solution ref. The transceiver does not turn on. • bad connection to the power supply. • check the connection to the transceiver and power supply. P. 83 little or no sound comes from the speaker. • squelch level is set too high. • volume level is s...

  • Page 103: Template

    Cut here unit: mm (inch) r12 (max.) 29.5 to 31.5 (d) (1 5 ⁄ 32 to 1 1 ⁄ 4 ) 180 (7 3 ⁄ 32 ) 82 (3 7 ⁄ 32 ) 165.1 (6 1 ⁄ 2 ) 62.4 (2 15 ⁄ 32 ) mb-132 hm-195 2 ( 3 ⁄ 32 ) 94 14 template 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.

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