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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM506
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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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM506 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 2: Important

    IC-M506. We appreciate you making the IC-M506 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS first.” Many hours of research and development went into the de sign of your IC-M506.

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. on Channel 70. USING CHANNEL 16 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE...

  • Page 4: Radio Operator Warning

    RADIO OPERATOR WARNING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW Icom requires the radio operator to meet the THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Expo- RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.

  • Page 5: Avertissement Pour Les Opérateurs Radio

    AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXI- radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle MALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT DE dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être fixée...

  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    NOTE FCC INFORMATION A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the U.S.A. version This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the transceiver. limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, surfaces.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................. i Adjusting the display back-light level ......15 IMPORTANT ................i AquaQuake water draining function ......15 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i 5 SCAN OPERATION ..........16-17 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii Scan types ..............16 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......... iii Setting Favorite channels ...........17 AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ..
  • Page 9 Voice scrambler operation ........78 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......108-109 Voice recorder function ..........78 Specifications ............108 Options ..............109 9 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) ....79-88 About AIS ..............79 14 CHANNEL LIST ............110 AIS Classes ...............79 15 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........111 Function display ............80 16 TEMPLATE ..............112 About the detail screen ..........83 AIS Settings ...............87...

  • Page 10: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress is not required for safety purposes. calls take priority over all others.

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫CH]/[√CH] Speaker Function display (p. 5) Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. While scanning, push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION AIS [ ] (p. 86) Function display (p. 5) Speaker Push to display AIS plotter on the left side of screen. Channel/Weather channel [ ]* (pp. 9, 11) Push to selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel. High/Low [ ] (p.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION Name [ ] (p. 13) Push to enter the channel name programming mode. Backlight [ ] (p. 15) Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness ad- justment mode. ∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] or rotate Dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. Log [ ] (p.

  • Page 14: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display r CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10) A selected channel group icon, U.S.A. “USA,” Interna- tional “INT” or Canadian “CAN” appears, depending on the transceiver version. “WX” appears when the weather channel is selected. t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Call channel is selected.
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION !6 POSITION INDICATOR !2 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Shows the current position when a GPS receiver is Shows the selected operating channel number. connected, or the position is manually programmed. !3 CHANNEL NAME FIELD onds instead of position. The last position is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION”...

  • Page 16: Speaker Microphone

    Various functions can be assigned to the soft keys. When a Microphone key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the soft key, as shown below. Consult your Icom dealer for de- Speaker tails concerning which functions are pre-programmed into the keys.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    PREPARATION MMSI code programming e to enter all 9 digits. The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self Repeat step ID) code can be programmed at power ON. After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it. This initial code setting can be performed only once.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Channel selection Channel 16 Call channel Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency channel. The Call channels can be programmed, and are communications.
  • Page 19 BASIC OPERATION Channel group selection t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. There are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International y Push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel. channels and Canadian channels. These channel groups Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan- may be specified for the operating area.

  • Page 20: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting D Weather channels Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanographic Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. and Atmospheric Administration.) Set the audio and squelch levels.
  • Page 21 BASIC OPERATION i Release [PTT] to receive. Information The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page 80 for details. Microphone Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A.

  • Page 22: Call Channel Programming

    BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming Channel name programming You can program the Call channel with your most often-used Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of channel in each channel group for quick recall. up to 10 characters. Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! "...

  • Page 23: Microphone Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION Microphone Lock function e to input all characters. Repeat step The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√] and the [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Micro- phone Lock function ON or OFF.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Display Back-Light Level

    BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the display back- AquaQuake water draining light level function The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away ity under low light conditions. from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.

  • Page 25: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scan- wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan ning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop and a Normal scan.

  • Page 26: Setting Favorite Channels

    SCAN OPERATION Setting Favorite channels Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as Favor- First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan ite channels, or clear the Favorite on unwanted channels. resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 97) Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning.

  • Page 27: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Description Operation Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 97) Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the Push [ Call channel while receiving another channel.

  • Page 28: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION DSC address ID Programming Individual ID t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as- signed a name of up to 10 characters. Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID”...

  • Page 29: D Programming Group Id

    DSC OPERATION D Programming Group ID t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU DSC SET Group ID (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Push [ADD].
  • Page 30 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual/Group ID e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. TINGS menu. MENU DSC SET Individual ID / Group ID (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)

  • Page 31: Position And Time Programming

    DSC OPERATION Position and time programming 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 automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA0183 ver.

  • Page 32: Distress Call

    DSC OPERATION Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires im- knowledgment call. mediate assistance.

  • Page 33: D Regular Call

    DSC OPERATION D Regular call e The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. tress call. MENU Distress Call (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Enter “DISTRESS CALL”...
  • Page 34 DSC OPERATION t After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM knowledgment call. OFF] then reply using the microphone. minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’ mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27) Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis- tress call information.
  • Page 35 DSC OPERATION When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen as shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time.
  • Page 36 DSC OPERATION D Distress cancel call r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- CEL]. t Channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [CONTINUE]. mode. e Push [FINISH].

  • Page 37: Transmitting Dsc Calls

    CHAPTER CONTINUED Transmitting DSC calls About Manual Inputting: To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. Transmitting an individual call select either arrow, “←”...
  • Page 38 DSC OPERATION t Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/ [Z](CH), then push [ENT]. becomes clear. recommended order. y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- ceived. r A confirmation screen appears. i When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’...
  • Page 39 CHAPTER CONTINUED Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps and then select the Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. Then push [EXIT] intership channel specified in step r. to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). called cannot use the channel.
  • Page 40 DSC OPERATION Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or ‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick ACK.) Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the MENU system (Man ual ACK.) Quick ACK:...
  • Page 41 CHAPTER CONTINUED Manual ACK: The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. MENU Individual ACK (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) will not be displayed. The screens shown below are displayed.
  • Page 42 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Group call e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y](CH)/ The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal [Z](CH), then push [ENT]. to only a specific group. recommended order. Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU Group Call (Push [MENU]) (Select icon)
  • Page 43 DSC OPERATION r A confirmation screen appears. After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. Announce the information using the microphone. Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- mal operating mode.
  • Page 44 DSC OPERATION Transmitting an All Ships call Y]/[Z], then Select a desired traffic channel, using Dial or [ All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their push [ENT]. ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to these ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’...
  • Page 45 DSC OPERATION t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call. becomes clear. After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. Announce the message using the microphone. After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- mal operating mode.

  • Page 46: D Transmitting A Position Request Call

    DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Request Call About Manual Inputting: (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. specific ship’s current position, etc. ←”...
  • Page 47 DSC OPERATION When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. and the following screen is displayed. becomes clear. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the as shown below is displayed.
  • Page 48 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Call About Manual Inputting: Transmit a Position Report Call when you want to announce Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: your own position to a specific ship and receive an answer Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
  • Page 49 DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call. When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen shown becomes clear. below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating...
  • Page 50 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Request Call About Manual Inputting: Transmit a Polling Request Call when you want to know a Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: specific vessel is in the communication area, or not. Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. Enter “POLLING REQUEST”...
  • Page 51 DSC OPERATION When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call. and the following screen is displayed. becomes clear. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the as shown below is displayed.

  • Page 52: D Transmitting A Test Call

    DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan- About Manual Inputting: nels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on Enter a desired address ID in the following way: Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
  • Page 53 DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. becomes clear. i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed.

  • Page 54: D Transmitting A Test Acknowledgement Call

    DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto’ Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. (p. 68), 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 shown below is displayed.
  • Page 55 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. MENU Test ACK (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) be displayed. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
  • Page 56 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. is received. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto’ (p.
  • Page 57 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating MENU Position Reply mode. (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) REPLY”...
  • Page 58 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report tion. call is received. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. Quick Reply: When a Position Report call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed.
  • Page 59 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- menu. played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. MENU Position Report Reply (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) TION REPORT REPLY”...
  • Page 60 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Reply call Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. received. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto’ (p.
  • Page 61 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: e The Polling Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. MENU Polling Reply (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) PLY”...

  • Page 62: Receiving Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls [INFO] Receiving a Distress Call Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) When a Distress Call is received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. “ RCVD DISTRESS” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.
  • Page 63 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement [IGN] When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is Push to return to the normal operating mode. received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. “ RCVD DISTRESS ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight ”...
  • Page 64 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Call [INFO] When a Distress Relay call is received: Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. “ RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD back- [ACPT] light blinks.
  • Page 65 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement [INFO] When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to display the Received call information. (p. 65) “ RCVD DIST RELAY ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.
  • Page 66 DSC OPERATION Receiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: [IGN] The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight mode. may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Cat- egory.
  • Page 67 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Group Call When a Group Call is received: [IGN] The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- “RCVD GROUP CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may ing mode. blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
  • Page 68 DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is received: [IGN] The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may ing mode.
  • Page 69 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Geographical Area Call When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is [IGN] received: Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ing mode. “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL CALL”...

  • Page 70: D Receiving A Position Request Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Request Call When a Position Request Call is received: [IGN] The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- “RCVD POS REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.
  • Page 71 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Report Call When a Position Report Call is received: [EXIT] The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- “RCVD POSITION REPORT” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.

  • Page 72: D Receiving A Polling Request Call

    DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call [IGN] When a Polling Request call is received: The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ing mode. “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes.

  • Page 73: D Receiving A Test Call

    DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Call [IGN] When a Test Call is received: Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ing mode. “RCVD TEST CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes.

  • Page 74: Received Call Log

    DSC OPERATION Received Call log D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes- The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a “Received ACK”...

  • Page 75: D Other Messages

    DSC OPERATION D Other messages e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS [ENT]. menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. MENU Received Call Log (Push [MENU]) (Select icon)

  • Page 76: Transmitted Call Log

    DSC OPERATION Transmitted Call log D Other messages (Continued) e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item, then push The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted [ENT]. calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log- book.

  • Page 77: Dsc Settings

    DSC OPERATION DSC Settings D Position Input Rotate Dial to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push (See page 22) D Add Individual ID/Group ID [ENT]. (See pages 19, 20) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21) D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to (default) “Auto TX”...

  • Page 78: Channel 16 Switch Function

    DSC OPERATION D Channel 16 Switch function Auto (No Delay) : After receiving a Distress call, and By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv- er switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, [ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation when this setting is set to “OFF,”...
  • Page 79 DSC OPERATION D DSC Data Output D Alarm Select an option for the DSC Data Output function. Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat- When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the trans- egory or Status. ceiver send the DSC data from its NMEA Output port to a q Enter “ALARM”...
  • Page 80 DSC OPERATION D Channel 70 Squelch level D DSC Loop Test Set the squelch level on Channel 70. The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN.

  • Page 81: Making An Individual Call Using An Ais Transponder

    DSC OPERATION Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER 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 automati- cally set to Routine.

  • Page 82: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION ‘Able to comply’ is received After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” tered the voice channel selection screen in step w. ment is received. ‘Unable to comply’ is received Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display Step 2: Transceiver’s operation When the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound.

  • Page 83: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Intercom operation The optional Intercom function allows you to talk between the After releasing [INCM CALL], hold down [PTT] and speak ™ is COMMANDMIC IV deck and the cabin. The optional HM-195 into the microphone at a normal voice level. required for Intercom operation.

  • Page 84: Rx Speaker Function

    Hailer operation The RX Speaker function enables you to hear the received The IC-M506 has a hailer function for voice amplification over audio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer. a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to Connect a PA speaker as described on page 83.

  • Page 85: Horn Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Horn function D Automatic foghorn function The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the trans- until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available ceiver.
  • Page 86 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Manual Horn function q Enter “Auto Foghorn” in the HORN menu. Auto Foghorn MENU HORN q Push [HORN] to enter the Horn mode. (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired foghorn pat- tern, and then push [ENT}.

  • Page 87: Voice Scrambler Operation

    Menu screen. (p.98) voice data. EEPROM needs to be changed when it is used more than 30,000 hours. Contact your Icom dealer or distrib- q Select an operating channel except Channel 16, 70 or uter for advice.

  • Page 88: Ais Receiver (Depending On Versions)

    AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) About AIS AIS Classes AIS (The automatic identification system) used primarily for There are seven types of AIS stations; vessels, base stations, collision-risk management and navigation safety. It automati- Search and Rescue (SAR), Aids to Navigation (AtoN), Search cally transmits and receives vessel information such as the and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART), MOB (Man OverBoard) vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position data, speed,...

  • Page 89: Function Display

    AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) Function display q DISPLAY TYPE There are three display types; plotter, target list and danger Shows the selected display type. You can select the dis- list, and you can select your desired type using the [DISP] play type from “AIS SET”...
  • Page 90 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) Icon Description AIS target: Vessel The tip of the target triangle automatically points in the direction it’s heading. The icon blinks when the AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. (Dangerous target) AIS target: Lost target* The target triangle is marked with a diagonal line.
  • Page 91 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Target list display D Danger list display In the plotter display, push [DISP] to switch to the target list In the target list display, push [DISP] to switch to the dan- display, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the ger list display, which helps you to find any dangerous target transponder.

  • Page 92: About The Detail Screen

    AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) About the detail screen D Content lists of Class A vessels’ DETAIL The detail screen shows infor mation about the screens selected AIS target. The contents differ, depending on the AIS class. In the detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the details screen.
  • Page 93 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of SAR targets’ DETAIL D Content lists of Class B vessels’ DETAIL screens screens (H: High, L: Low) (H: High, L: Low) Longitude) D Content lists of AtoN targets’ DETAIL screens approach length Starboard side to Antenna length...
  • Page 94 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of AIS-SART targets’ DETAIL D Content lists of MOB targets’ DETAIL screens screens length length Approach Starboard side to Approach Starboard side to Antenna length Antenna length Longitude) Longitude) (H: High, L: Low) (H: High, L: Low)
  • Page 95 AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) D Content lists of EPIRB-AIS targets’ DETAIL D AIS combo display screens AIS plotter can be displayed in transceiver mode. q Push [AIS] to display AIS plotter on the left side of screen. Push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select an operating chan- nel.

  • Page 96: Ais Settings

    AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) AIS Settings D CPA/TCPA AIS settings can be customized from “AIS SET” in the menu In this menu, you can edit alarm settings for AIS receiver. screen.. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select “AIS SET” icon and then push the soft key below the icon.

  • Page 97: Ais Receiver (Depending On Versions)

    AIS Receiver (Depending on versions) The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at Enter CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to anchor or drifting is unreliable, and therefore the CPA and CPA) values. TCPA data may not be calculated correctly. If a vessel is an- These settings help you find a dangerous target to avoid a chored in your alarm zone, the unreliable data can cause the collision.

  • Page 98: Nmea 2000 Connection (Depending On Versions)

    NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used for connect- NMEA 2000 network. ing various marine censors and display units in the vessel. IC-M506 can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network with its plug-and-play functionality and display the information pro- vided from the devices in the network.
  • Page 99 NMEA 2000 Connection (Depending on versions) D Compatible PGN list Receive Transmit 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059904 ISO Request 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 060928 ISO Address Claim 126464 PGN List 126996 Product Information 126996 Product Information 129026 COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed 129026...

  • Page 100: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu screen operation Entering the Menu screen and operation The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently Set the channel group to “INT.” changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate Dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select “RADIO SET”...

  • Page 101: Menu Screen Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu screen items D MMSI/GPS The Menu screen contains the following items. The transceiver shows the programmed MMSI code and GPS information* If the code is not programmed, “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed. Item Ref. Item Ref. p.

  • Page 102: Configuration Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Configuration items D Backlight D Key Beep The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can ity under low light conditions. turn ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF.
  • Page 103 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Key Assignment D Key Movement Desired functions can be assigned to soft keys.The assigned Set the movement of soft key icons and menu icons. You can function can be used when its key icon is displayed. select from 2 types of movement, “Single”...

  • Page 104: Inactivity Timer

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Horn Frequency D Inactivity Timer Set audio frequency of the foghorn. Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 min- ute steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related” and “DSC Re- lated”...
  • Page 105 (Default: 15) When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal opera- The Unit ID is included in the sentence of the Icom original tion screen, or one not related to the DSC, and no key opera- NMEA format.

  • Page 106: Radio Settings Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Radio Settings items D Scan Type Dual/Tri-watch The transceiver has two scan types; Normal scan and Priority This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18) scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the (Default: Dualwatch) selected channel group.
  • Page 107 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Voice Scrambler D CALL CHAN (Call channel) You can program the scrambler code for voice scrambler. You can program the Call channel with your most often-used (P.78) There are 32 codes (1 to 32) available for program- channel in each channel group for quick recall.
  • Page 108 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Noise Cancel Set the Noise Cancel function for both receive and transmit. Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. q When the “NOISE CANCEL” screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “RX” or “TX,” and then push [ENT]. OFF : Turns OFF the function.
  • Page 109 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Voice Record This item can be selected as OFF or AUTO (Last 120 sec). (p. 78) (Default: AUTO) D FAV on MIC Turn ON to Select only favorite channels (P.18) and turn OFF to select all channels with the microphone.

  • Page 110: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Connections Connects to an NMEA In Positive line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible naviga- tion equipment, to receive position data from other ships. Connects to an NMEA Out Negative line of a GPS receiver for position data.
  • Page 111 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE D Connect to the MA-500TR Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af- The connectors are attached to keep the leads together. ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the Before connecting to a piece of equipment, you should cut AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s the leads to remove the connector.

  • Page 112: Antenna

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Antenna Supplied accessories A key element in the performance of any communication sys- Mounting bracket For mounting bracket tem is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them. Knob bolts Flat washers (M5) Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5) Fuse replacement...

  • Page 113: Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket 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 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2 supplied screws (5 ×...

  • Page 114: Mb-132 Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE MB-132 installation An optional MB-132 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel. M5 × 8 mm supplied bolts. KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.

  • Page 115: Microphone Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Microphone installation Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. Drill holes at these marks. Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as shown below. Mounting base Gasket The optional HM-195 should be connected to the transceiver...
  • Page 116 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base Gasket...

  • Page 117: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications General Transmitter : Tx 156.0 –1 Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz modulation FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) Less than –56 dBc (low) –20°C to +60°C; –4ºF to +140ºF Receiver Max. audio 5.0 A maximum DC nominal superheterodyne (negative ground) ˘...

  • Page 118: Options

    Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor- mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

  • Page 119: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 157.050 161.650 156.425 156.425 157.325 157.325 156.050 156.050 21A 157.050 157.050 156.475 156.475 157.375 161.975...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does p. 101 not turn ON. power supply. Little or no sound comes p. 3 from the speaker. p. 4 p. 15 tion. Transmitting is impossi- pp. 9, ble, or high power can- power or receive only by regulations.

  • Page 121: Template

    TEMPLATE 178.9 (7.04) 157.0(6.18) R8 (Max.) MB-132 ⁄ HM-195 29.5 to 31.5 (d) ⁄ to 1 ⁄ Unit: mm (inch)
  • Page 123 MEMO...
  • Page 124 A-7129D-1EX Printed in Japan 2014 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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