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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM501EURO...
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Page 2: In Case Of Emergency
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION NOTES The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field expo- sure limits (1999/519/EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum ef- ficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or... - Page 4 IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before using the transceiver. CAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or using reverse polarity.
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Page 5: Operating Rules
◊ 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. •... -
Page 6: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Panel description Function display Speaker q POWER SWITCH [POWER] Push to toggle the transceiver power ON and OFF. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Adjusts the audio level. (p. 8) e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 8) iM501EURO VHF MARINE WATER RESISTANT... - Page 7 t CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL] Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the operating channels, set mode contents, etc. (p. 8) y DIMMER SWITCH [DIMMER] Push to select one of 8 backlighting (LCD and switches) levels. u CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [CALL] ➥ Push to select the call channel. (p. 6) ➥...
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Page 8: I Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display BUSY CALL CALLING q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ “BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. ➥ “TX” appears while transmitting. w POWER INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ “25W” appears when high power is selected. ➥... -
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I Microphone q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 8) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] Push either switch to change the operating memory chan- nel, set mode contents, etc. (p. 8) e TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [HI/LO] ➥... -
Page 10: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection ◊ 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 monitor channel 16. - Page 11 ◊ U.S.A. channels (U.K. version only) For the U.K. versions, there are 61 U.S.A. channels in addi- tion to 56 International channels. q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w To change the channel group, push [DIAL] while pushing [HI/LO].
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Page 12: I Receiving And Transmitting
BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver. q Push [POWER] 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. ➥... -
Page 13: I Call Channel Programming
I Call channel programming The call channel switch can be programmed to your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q While pushing [HI/LO], push [DIAL] one or more times to select the desired channel group (International, U.S.A., Holland, ATIS, DSC) to be programmed. -
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BASIC OPERATION I Optional voice scrambler operation ◊ Activating the scrambler The optional voice scrambler provides private communica- tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the function, an optional UT-98 or UT-112 is necessary. See p. 16 for selecting the unit. -
Page 15: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch
I Description Dualwatch monitors channel 16 while you are receiving an- other channel; tri-watch monitors channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Dualwatch Tri-watch • If a signal is received on channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses on channel 16 until the signal disappears. -
Page 16: Scan Operations
SCAN OPERATIONS I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 06 CH 16 CH 05 Priority scan searches through all tag channels in se- quence while monitoring channel 16. -
Page 17: I Setting Tag Channels
I Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as tag channels or clear tag channels for unwanted channels. Chan- nels set as non-tag channels will be skipped during scanning. Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group (Inter- national, U.S.A., Holland, DSC, ATIS) independently. -
Page 18: Set Mode
SET MODE I Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- ceiver’s functions: beep tone function, scan mode (normal/pri- ority), scan resume timer, dual/tri watch, LCD contrast, scram- ble code, scrambler unit, internal speaker and ATIS code. Available functions may differ depending on versions. -
Page 19: I Set Mode Items
I Set mode items ◊ Beep tone You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON. Set mode Beep Beep tone ON (default) ◊... -
Page 20: Lcd Contrast
SET MODE ◊ LCD contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps. Set mode contrast LCD contrast 4 (default) ◊ Internal speaker When an optional external speaker is connected, the speak- ers on the transceiver and microphone can be muted. Set mode Internal speaker... -
Page 21: Connections And Maintenance
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Unpacking The following accessories are supplied: q Mounting bracket ... 1 w Microphone hanger (OPC-562) ... 1 e Mic hanger screws (3.5 × 30) ... 2 r Mounting screws (5 × 20) ... 2 t Flat washers (M5) ... 2 y Spring washers (M5) ... -
Page 22: I Connections
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Connections q DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 12 V DC power source. CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable and external speaker jack, cover the connector and jack as shown below to avoid water seeping into the transceiver. -
Page 23: I Mounting The Transceiver
I Mounting the transceiver ◊ 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 (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. - Page 24 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ◊ Using the optional mounting bracket An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT 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 compass.
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Page 25: I Optional Unit Installation
I Optional unit installation CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equip- ment damage. ◊ Opening the transceiver case Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you want to install an optional unit, etc. -
Page 26: I Dimensions
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Dimensions 145.0 (5 ⁄ ˝) 165.0 (6 ⁄ ˝) 31.4 53.0 ⁄ ˝) ⁄ ˝) Unit: mm (inch) -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE No power comes ON. • Bad connection to the power supply. No sound comes from • Squelch level is too deep. the speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. Transmitting is impossi- •... -
Page 28: Channel List
CHANNEL LIST • International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 156.100 160.700 156.600 156.600 156.150 160.750 156.650 156.650 156.200 160.800 156.700 156.700 † 156.250 160.850 156.750 156.750 156.300 156.300 156.800 156.800 † 156.350 160.950 156.850 156.850 156.400 156.400 156.900 161.500... -
Page 29: Specifications And Options
I Specifications • GENERAL • Frequency coverage Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz Receive 156.025–162.025 MHz • Mode : FM (16K0G3E) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high Max. audio • Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC •... - Page 30 Blank page...
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Page 31: Mb-75 Template
MB-75 TEMPLATE 149 (5 ˝) 4–R11 Unit: mm (inch) - Page 32 Blank page...
- Page 33 We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies 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 34 Count on us! < Intended Country of Use > A-5661H-1EU-e Printed in Japan © 2000 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan...