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Icom IC-M801GMDSS Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM801GMDSS
Jun. 2007
for Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM801GMDSS Jun. 2007 for Rev. 1.00...

  • Page 2: Important

    We want to take a couple of moments of your time to structions for the IC-M801GMDSS. thank you for making the IC-M801GMDSS your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS “technology first.”...

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY When your ship requires assistance, contact other ships and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call using dig- ital selective calling on an emergency frequency. When immediate help is needed When potential problems exist q Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until the q Push [DSC] to select DSC watch mode, if neces- short beeps become one long beep, to send the sary.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD...............i 10 MEMORY OPERATION ........40 I Memory description ........40 IMPORTANT ............. i I Memory writing ..........40 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......... i I Memory reading/transmitting/deleting .... 40 PRECAUTIONS ............i 11 DSC MENU OPERATION ......41–44 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........ii I General ............

  • Page 5: Operating Rules And Guidelines

    OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES Before transmitting, monitor the channel you wish to use so as to avoid interrupting transmissions al- ready in progress. • CALL PROCEDURE • LOGS Calls must be properly identified and the time limit q All distress, emergency and safety calls must be must be respected.

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Controller (RC-25GMDSS) Function display (pgs. 6, 7) DISTRESS q DISTRESS SWITCH [DISTRESS] (p. 18) i RX/CLARITY SWITCH [RX CLAR ➥ After pushing [F], turns the clarity function ON Push and hold for 5 sec. (approx.) to make a dis- tress call.
  • Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ Inputs numeral “8” for channel number !2 FREQUENCY/CHANNEL SWITCH [FREQ/CH] ➥ Selects indication type: (p. 8) input, etc. ➥ Inputs “8,” “T,” “U,” “V,” “t,” “u” or “v” for When channel comment indication is ON; channel comment input. switches channel comment indication ON and ➥...

  • Page 8: I Main Unit

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Main unit q GROUND TERMINAL i MODEM CONNECTOR [AF/MOD] (pgs. 52, 62) IMPORTANT! Connects a ship’s ground. See Connects to an NBDP (Narrow Band Direct Print- page 53 for details. ing) or FAX system via a D-sub 15-pin cable. This connector can also be used as SSB telephony w DC POWER TERMINALS (pgs.

  • Page 9: I Handset (Hs-98)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Handset (HS-98) Cradle Handset q SPEAKER SWITCH w HANDSET CONNECTOR Toggle the connected external speaker output ON Connects to [MIC] connector on the remote con- and OFF when pick the handset up. troller. (p. 51) • When the switch is set to “ ”...

  • Page 10: I Lcd Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I LCD screen The IC-M801GMDSS has 2 indication types, one is channel name indication and the other is frequency in- dication. These indication types can be switched with a push of a button, depending on set mode’s setting.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION q RECEIVE INDICATOR !1 S/ANTENNA CURRENT INDICATOR “ ” appears when signals are received or the Shows relative driving antenna current levels dur- squelch is open. ing transmit and receiving signal strength during re- ceive. w TUNE INDICATOR !2 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p.

  • Page 12: Selecting A Channel/Frequency

    SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY I Selecting a channel The transceiver has 160 user channels and ITU chan- nels. However, the number of user channels can be optionally restricted. D D Display selection FREQUENCY indication CHANNEL indication NOTE: Channel name may not ap- (alphanumeric) pear during frequency indication depending on ini- tial set mode setting.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Channel/Frequency

    SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY D D Using the keypad [EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 158 Direct channel selection via the keypad is available for quick channel selection. q Enter the desired channel number via the keypad. • Pushing [CE] clears input digits and retrieves the chan- nel.

  • Page 14: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT I Basic voice transmit and receive q Check the following in advance. w Rotate [GRP] and [CH] to select the desired chan- ➥ Handset or microphone is connected. nel to be received. ➥ No “ ” indication. •...

  • Page 15: I Functions For Receive

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT I Functions for receive D D Squelch function The squelch function detects signals with voice com- ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides quiet stand-by. When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch should be turned OFF.

  • Page 16: I Fsk Operation

    Rotate [CH] to improve the audio readability. • Adjustable between ±150 Hz in 10 Hz steps. D D Tuner through function In the combination with IC-M801GMDSS and optional AT-141, the tuner through function can be used. By bypassing the tuner unit, the receiver gain in par- ticular frequency band may be improved depending on your antenna element length.

  • Page 17: Channel Name Programming

    CHANNEL NAME PROGRAMMING Up to 8-character channel names can be assigned for NOTE: The display type must be set to “ each user and ITU channel. This may be helpful for in- ” to display/program the channel names in ini- dicating the frequency usage, ship name, etc.

  • Page 18: Frequency Programming

    FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING I Frequency selection D D Using the channel selector q Select a channel which is programmed near the e Rotate [GRP] to select the digit for tuning. • Under-bar shows the selected digit. frequency you want to receive. w Push [RX ] to select the frequency selection CLAR...

  • Page 19: I Programming A Frequency

    FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING I Programming a frequency D D Receive frequency r Push [MODE q Select the desired channel to be programmed. ] several times to select the de- sired operating mode (type of emission). • Channel 1 to 160 (maximum) are programmable. w Push [RX ] to select the frequency selection CLAR...

  • Page 20: Dsc Preparation

    DSC PREPARATION I MMSI code programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: This operation is not available when the MMSI code DSC self ID) code can be programmed. has been programmed by your dealer. The code re- programming cannot be performed. This code is dis- played during DSC watch mode.

  • Page 21: I Position And Time Programming

    DSC PREPARATION I Position and time programming When no position and the UTC IMPORTANT! (Universal Time Coordi- time data in IEC61162-1 format, such as from a Manually programmed position and time data will be nated) GPS receiver, etc., is applied to [GPS] connector, your held for 23.5 hours only, and “...

  • Page 22: Call Procedure

    CALL PROCEDURE I Distress call NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. DISTRESS CALLS CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. • Simple distress call DSC WATCH screen Push and hold DISTRESS screen [DISTRESS] DISTRESS...
  • Page 23 CALL PROCEDURE DISTRESS CALLING screen While waiting for the acknowledgement After 5 sec., starts distress call. When “Simple distress call” is made; The distress call is made with the following condi- tion When the acknowledgement call is received. Nature : Undesignated Subsequence : Telephony (J3E) Call frequency : Six frequency...

  • Page 24: I Individual Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Individual call When you use DSC for general selective calling, per- form as follows. DSC WATCH screen Call frequency selection Rotate Ç Manual setting DSC menu Rotate Rotate Ç 1st telecommand selection Rotate Ç Category selection Rotate Ç...
  • Page 25 CALL PROCEDURE Confirmation screen ✔ INFORMATION Push and hold Push and hold The IC-M801GMDSS will not transmit the DSC call (except for 1 sec. for 1 sec. emergency call) even [CALL] is pushed and held when the set TX memory calling frequency is in busy.

  • Page 26: I Group Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Group call When you use DSC for calling the desired ship’s group, use “Group” menu. DSC WATCH screen Call frequency selection Rotate Ç Manual setting Rotate DSC menu Rotate Ç 1st telecommand selection Rotate Ç Group ID selection Traffic frequency selection Rotate Rotate...
  • Page 27 CALL PROCEDURE Confirmaition screen ✔ CONVENIENT! The IC-M801GMDSS has DSC TX memory. You can store of- ten used DSC calling conditions for quick and simple re-call. Up to 10 conditions can be stored into the memory with the following instructions.

  • Page 28: I Geographical Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Geographical call Use the geographical call when urgency or safety mes- sage announcement is necessary to the ships in the particular area. DSC WATCH screen Area selection Rotate Ç Centre-point input Rotate Area input Rotate DSC menu Rotate Ç...
  • Page 29 CALL PROCEDURE Traffic frequency selection ✔ For your information 1— Area input Rotate When using the ‘Geographical’ call with “Area” selection, your original position is always the upper left hand corner in the world map as in the following illustration. Ç...

  • Page 30: I Position Request Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Position request call The position request call is used to confirm the speci- fied ship’s position. This calling system uses digital sig- nals only, therefore a voice reply is not necessary. DSC WATCH screen Confirmation screen Push and hold Push and hold for 1 sec.

  • Page 31: I Test Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety call- Normally the test call would require no further commu- ing frequencies should be avoided nications between the two stations involved. (such as 2187.5 kHz) as much as possible by using other methods. When testing on the distress/safety frequency is unavoidable, it should be indicated that these are test transmissions.

  • Page 32: When Receiving A Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I To receive a DSC call The independent built-in DSC receiver circuit in the IC- However, “routine” and “group” calls on the other fre- M801GMDSS scans all distress/safety frequencies, quencies are received via the transceiver’s receiver therefore, the “distress,”...

  • Page 33: I Received Information

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Received information When receiving a DSC call, the received format spec- Up to 20 distress and up to 20 other calls can be mem- ifier and its contents are memorized into the received orized. call log. Distress calls (including other calls with a dis- tress category) are stored separately from other calls.

  • Page 34: I Deleting A Memory

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Deleting a memory ➥ When the desired memory contents to be deleted are displayed as at right, push and hold [CE] for 1 sec. • After erasing, the receive memory select screen, as in step e of “I Received information,” is selected auto- matically.

  • Page 35: I Distress Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Distress call When a distress call is received Received DSC message indication ≥ Monitoring D Distress relay call operation DSC menu Rotate Distress call reception should stop after one sequence since the coast station should send back an ‘acknowledgement’...
  • Page 36 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL D D Distress relay call operation— continued Distress relay call selection Address ID selection Rotate Rotate Ç Ç Manual setting Rotate Area selection Rotate Ç Centre-point setting Rotate Distress relay selection Rotate Ç Area setting Rotate Manual setting Rotate Distress nature selection...
  • Page 37 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL Position & UTC time confirmation/setting Rotate Subsequent selection Rotate Ç Call frequency selection Rotate Ç Confirmation screen Start calling... Push and hold for 1 sec.

  • Page 38: I Distress Acknowledgement Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Distress acknowledgement call When a distress acknowledgement call is received Monitoring ≥ DSC WATCH screen D Distress acknowledgement call operation Distress call reception should stop after one se- quence since the coast station should send back an ‘acknowledgement’...

  • Page 39: I Distress Relay Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Distress relay call D Distress relay acknowledgement call When a distress relay call is received operation (available only when individual dis- tress relay call is received) DSC menu Rotate ≥ Ç Distress relay call selection Rotate Received DSC contents screen Ç...

  • Page 40: I Individual Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Individual call When receiving an Individual call, beeps may sound (or the emergency alarm depending on the category) and the display below appears. When an individual call is received New traffic frequency selection Rotate Ç ≥...
  • Page 41 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL D Auto ACK setting “Unable” reason selection Rotate DSC WATCH screen Ç DSC menu Confirmation screen Rotate Ç Push and hold for 1 sec. Start calling... DSC WATCH screen ACK selection Rotate Ç ✔ About “Auto ACK” setting When “Able to comply”...

  • Page 42: I Group Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Group call When a group call is received Traffic screen ≥ Calling station’s name appear when the same ID is preprogrammed. DSC WATCH screen I Polling call When a polling request call is received Start calling... ≥...

  • Page 43: I Position Request Call

    Start calling... Position & UTC time confirmation DSC WATCH screen Rotate I Geographical area call NOTE: The IC-M801GMDSS will not function for the geographical call when your position is out of the specified area. When a geographical call is received Monitoring ≥...

  • Page 44: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory description The IC-M801GMDSS has several kinds of memories 10 DSC transmission memory channels allow you to as follows: set often used format specifiers and contents such as for routine calls, group calls, etc. • Address and group ID code memories (p. 41) •...

  • Page 45: Dsc Menu Operation

    DSC MENU OPERATION I General Up to 100 ID codes with frequency and name can be In addition, the following settings/operation are avail- programmed in MENU mode for easy recall during able in DSC setup menu. DSC call setting. • Manual position/time setting (p. 17) •...

  • Page 46: I Frequency Input

    DSC MENU OPERATION I Frequency input A total of 50 frequency pairs can be programmed as NOTE: Up to 6 pairs of frequencies only can be as- “Call frequency,” “Traffic frequency” or “Scan fre- signed as a scan frequency. They are scanned dur- quency.”...

  • Page 47: I Verifying Self-Id

    ] to return to DSC watch mode, or push [FREQ/CH] to return to the select screen. I Self testing According to regulations, the IC-M801GMDSS has a self testing capability to check the internal AFSK en- coder and decoder circuits without signal transmission via the transceiver.

  • Page 48: I Memory Reading/Deleting

    DSC MENU OPERATION I Memory reading/deleting q During setup select menu indication, rotate [CH] to e Operate as follows: ➥ When reading the memory contents only; select the desired memory item then push [ENT]. • Push [DSC] to select DSC watch mode. •...

  • Page 49: Set Mode

    SET MODE I Quick set mode D D Entering quick set mode [MODE q Push [F] then [MODE ] to enter quick set mode. • Select voice or e-mail operation mode in advance. w Rotate [GRP] to select the desired item. e Rotate [CH] to set the values or conditions for the selected item.

  • Page 50: I Initial Set Mode

    SET MODE I Initial set mode Initial set mode operation is used for programming in- NOTE: Selection of some of the set mode items de- frequently changed values, conditions or functions. scribed here are not available on some transceiver versions. D D Entering set mode q Turn the power OFF, if the transceiver is powered w While pushing [MODE...
  • Page 51 SET MODE D D Initial set mode items (continued) Scan speed This item adjusts the scan speed (rate at which chan- nels are searched). The scan speed can be set from 1 to 10 with “1” being the fastest and “10” being the slowest.
  • Page 52 SET MODE D D Initial set mode items (continued) Position indication type Select the position indicating type from simple and de- tail. ÇÇ • : Hides second digits (default) • : Shows second digits Offset time Set the offset time between the UTC and local time within –12:00 to +12:00 in 10 minutes steps.

  • Page 53: Set Mode

    SET MODE DSC data out This item selects the DSC and DSE data output to the connected external unit, such as plotter, to [REMOTE] ÇÇ when receiving a DSC call. • : No data is output even when a DSC call is received.

  • Page 54: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied with IC- M801GMDSS. q Handset …………………………………………… 1 !0 Hex head bolts (M6×15) ………………………… 6 w External speaker !1 Spring washers (M6) …………………………… 18 ………………………………… 1 e Mounting bracket kit for remote controller … 1 set !2 Flat washers (M6) ………………………………...

  • Page 55: I Basic Connections

    The IC-M801GMDSS has a high-stability oven- heater type crystal oscillator, and the oscillator’s heater is connected to the DC power terminals di-...

  • Page 56: I Advanced Connections

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Advanced connections 24 V battery Position and UTC time data (IEC61162-1:2000) Printer (IBM ® centronics or compatible) Remote controller (IEC61162-1: 2000 data input) Modem, NBDP (Narrow Band Direct Printing), FAX systems CAUTION: Any connected external unit, such as printer, etc., must be properly grounded.

  • Page 57: I Ground Connection

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Ground connection The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an Best ground points adequate RF ground connection. Otherwise, the over- • External ground plate all efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner in- • Copper screen stallation will be reduced.

  • Page 58: I Power Source

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Power source The transceiver requires a regulated DC power of • Weatherproof cap attachment 26.4 V and at least 30 A. Attach the supplied weatherproof cap for each posi- • Direct connection to 24 V battery in your ship tive and negative line at the DC power terminal as through the supplied DC power cable.

  • Page 59: I Antenna

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Antenna Most stations operate with a whip or long wire (insu- lated backstay) antenna. However, these antennas cannot be connected directly to the transceiver since their impedance will not be matched with the trans- ceiver antenna connector. R DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna element/wire while tun-...

  • Page 60: I Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Mounting D Mounting location CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and handset or Select a location that provides easy access to the con- microphone at least 1 meter away from your ship’s troller for navigation safety, has good ventilation and is magnetic navigation compass.
  • Page 61 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D D Mounting angle attachment w Attach the mounting angles using with the supplied q Attach the supplied rubber feet to the mounting hex head bolts , flat and spring washers as (M6×15) angle, if desired. illustrated below. Hex head bolt (M6×15) Spring washer Flat washer...

  • Page 62: I Using The Optional Mb-108

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Using the optional MB-108 CAUTION! WEAR GLOBES when in- The optional MB-108 mounting bracket is available for stalling the MB-108. mounting the transceiver’s main unit. The MB-108 al- lows you to one-touch attachment/detachment capa- Edges of the MB-108 may be sharp and may easily bilities.

  • Page 63: I Using The Optional Mb-75

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Using the optional MB-75 The optional MB-75 flush mount is available for mount- CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and handset or ing the controller and speaker to a flat surface such as microphone at least 1 meter away from your ship’s an instrument panel.

  • Page 64: I Transceiver Dimensions

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Transceiver dimensions...

  • Page 65: I Fuse Replacement

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Fuse replacement The transceiver has 2 fuses to protect internal circuitry. CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from If the transceiver stops functioning, check the fuses the transceiver when changing a fuse. below. • DC-DC converter unit ……………………… FGB 5 A •...

  • Page 66: I Connector Information

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Connector information MICROPHONE Pin name Description Specification MIC+ Audio input from the mic element. Input impedance : 2.4 kΩ No connection. AF output controlled with [VOL]. Ground for AF1. PTT switch input. When grounded, transmits. Connected to the ground. Front panel view MIC–...
  • Page 67 GPS IN (–) Ground (not transceiver’s ground) for GPS- IN (+) terminal. GPS IN (–) NOTE: The IC-M801GMDSS supports IEC61162-1: 2000 GPS data with GGA, GNS, GLL and RMC sentences, and UTC of position (excludes second unit or less), latitude and longitude information only.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • General • Transmitter • Frequency coverage • Output power (Unit: MHz) Receive 0.5–29.9999 1.6–3.9999 MHz 85 W p-p Transmit 1.6–2.9999 4.0–4.9999 4.0–27.5000 MHz 125 W p–p 6.0–6.9999 8.0–8.9999 • Spurious emission : 43 dB below peak output power 12.0–13.9999 16.0–17.9999 •...

  • Page 69: Options

    OPTIONS AT-141 RC-25GMDSS SP-24E HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER REMOTE CONTROLLER EXTERNAL SPEAKER Matches the transceiver to a long wire Same as that supplied remote with the Same as that supplied with the trans- antenna with a minimum of insertion loss. transceiver.

  • Page 71: Template

    TEMPLATE I Remote controller (RC-25GMDSS) ″ 110 mm; 4 ⁄ ″ 92 mm; 3 ⁄ 4–R11...

  • Page 73: I Speaker (Sp-24E)

    TEMPLATE I Speaker (SP-24E) ″ 110 mm; 4 ⁄ ″ 92 mm; 3 ⁄ 4–R11...

  • Page 75: Antenna And Grounding Considerations

    The tuner is fed with coax (RG 213) and a control line in a capacitive way, which gives just as good a ground effect from the back of the Icom SSB wherever you plan to hide the as if it were actually touching the water! auto-tuner.
  • Page 76 ANTENNA AND GROUNDING CONSIDERATIONS everything of ground potential. If you can get at your keel set, and may even cause burn-outs of tiny integrated circuits bolt, or tap a screw into the keel, your grounding is done. in companion marine electronic gear aboard. ISOLATING Lead incapsulated keels are the ultimate in grounds, and you YOUR RF GROUNDING SYSTEM FROM YOUR DC may need nothing further.

  • Page 77: Considerations

    If you try to run the area of the NAV station. It may be glassed into the hull, an ICOM sideband set with a remote tuner that is under- painted over, glued in, or even left resting on the side of the grounded, you stand the chance of not only burning up your hull.
  • Page 78 MEMO...
  • Page 79 MEMO...
  • Page 80 Phone: +34 (93) 590 26 70 Fax: +34 (93) 589 04 46 URL: http://www.icomcanada.com URL: http://www.icomspain.com E-mail: info@icomcanada.com E-mail: icom@icomspain.com Icom (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Icom (UK) Ltd. Unit 9, Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K. Unit 1/103 Garden Road, Clayton Victoria, 3168, Phone: +44 (01227) 741741...

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