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Icom IC-M401EURO Instruction Manual

Icom IC-M401EURO Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM401EURO...

  • Page 2: In Case Of Emergency

    Versions of the IC-M401EURO which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the es- sential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. ò This warn- ing symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION NOTES The installation of this equipment should be accessible) level. In the case where an an- (actual recommendation limits are specified made in such a manner as to respect the EC tenna cannot be installed at a reasonable as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the recommended electromagnetic field expo- height, then the transmitter should neither be transmitter is not active for long periods of...
  • Page 4 SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — carefully and completely This in- before using the transceiver. struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M401EURO. CAUTION RWARNING! NEVER DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper- connect the transceiver to an AC atures below –20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to di-...

  • Page 5: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE PRIORITIES A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls is not required for safety purposes.

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    ➥ Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6) • “CALL” appears when call channel is selected. ➥ Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con- iC-m401euro CALL dition when call channel is selected. (p. 9) ➥...

  • Page 7: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display y ATIS INDICATOR ➥ “ATIS” appears when the ATIS encoder is activated. • The ATIS encoder is available for Germany and Holland ver- sions only. u DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. i CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR ➥...

  • Page 8: I Microphone

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Microphone e CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [16/C] ➥ Same as the [16] switch on the front panel. (p. 2) ➥ Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6) ➥ Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6) •...
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  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call channel. The call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The Channel 16 call channels can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for your most often used channels in each channel group for establishing initial contact with another station and for emer- quick recall.
  • Page 11 International channels U.S.A. channels (U.K. version only) There are 57 International channels for the IC-M401EURO. For the U.K. and Italy versions, there are 58 U.S.A. channels in addition to 57 International channels. q Push [CH] to select a regular channel.

  • Page 12: I Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold age the transceiver. the microphone 2 to 5 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level.

  • Page 13: I Call Channel Programming

    BASIC OPERATION I Call channel programming I Memory channel names The call channel is used to select Channel 9, however, you Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names can program your most often-used channels in each channel of up to 10 characters each. group for quick recall.

  • Page 14: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH I Description I Operation q Select the desired operating channel. Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an- w Select dualwatch or tri-watch in set mode. (p. 15) other channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call e Push [CH] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch. channel while receiving another channel.

  • Page 15: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH [Example] Operating dualwatch on INT Channel 25 Operating tri-watch on INT Channel 25 Dualwatch starts. Tri-watch starts. BUSY BUSY Signal is received on CALL call channel. Signal received on Tri-watch becomes Channel 16 takes dualwatch and monitors priority. Channel 16 while receiving signal.

  • Page 16: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the tag channels (scanned channel) before scanning. wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning, normal scan.

  • Page 17: I Setting Tag Channels

    SCAN OPERATION I Setting tag channels I Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag Set scan type (priority or normal scan) and scan resume timer channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- in advance using set mode. (p. 15) nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning.

  • Page 18: Set Mode

    SET MODE I Set mode programming Entering set mode Set mode is used to change the conditions of some of the q Turn power OFF. transceiver’s functions. w While pushing [16], turn power ON to enter set mode. e After the display appears, release [16]. NOTE: Available functions may differ depending on dealer r Push [16] to select the desired item, if necessary.

  • Page 19: I Set Mode Items

    SET MODE I Set mode items Scan mode Dualwatch/tri-watch The scan mode can be selected as a normal scan or priority This item can be selected as dualwatch or tri-watch. (p. 10) scan. (p. 12) Dual watch (default) Tri-watch Priority scan (default) Normal scan Beep tone Scan resume timer...

  • Page 20: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Unpacking I Antenna The following accessories are supplied: Qty. A key element in the performance of any communication sys- q Mounting bracket ............1 tem is an antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the w DC power cable (OPC-891) ........... 1 best places to mount them.

  • Page 21: I Connections

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Connections e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector to the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. r EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to an external speaker. • See ‘Options’ on p. 24 for available external speakers. MICROPHONE HANGER Rest the supplied microphone on the hanger when not in use.

  • Page 22: I Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket EXAMPLE 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 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.
  • Page 23 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE e Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 Using the optional mounting bracket supplied bolts (5 × 8 mm). An optional MB-69 is available for mounting FLUSH MOUNT • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body. the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel.

  • Page 24: I Dimensions

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Dimensions 32.1 mm 86.5 mm 23 mm 153 mm iC-m401euro CALL...
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  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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.

  • Page 27: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST • International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 157.050 161.650 156.125 160.725 156.625 156.625 157.125 161.725 156.100 160.700...

  • Page 28: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Specifications I Options • GENERAL • DS-100 (#02) DSC CONTROLLER • Frequency coverage When the DS-100 (#02) is installed, the transceiver conforms to DSC Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz class D for marine digital communications. (156.00–161.450MHz)* • MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT Receive 156.025–162.025 MHz For mounting the transceiver to a panel.

  • Page 29: Mb-69 Template

    MB-69 TEMPLATE Unit: mm...
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  • Page 31 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku 0560 Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
  • Page 32 ¤ AUT ¤ BEL ¤ GRE ¤ GBR ¤ LUX ¤ SWE ¤ IRL ¤ ESP ¤ DEN ¤ FRA ¤ POR ¤ FIN ¤ SUI A-6065H-1EU-w Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2001 Icom Inc.

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