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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM323
iM323G
iM324
iM324G
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 iM323 iM323G iM324 iM324G 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: Foreword

    IC-M323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G before using the transceiver. VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide — This in- you with years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    If higher gain antenna are required then please (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recom- 1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] mendations. for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then one long beep.
  • Page 4 CHAPTER CONTINUED 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.
  • Page 5 CHAPTER CONTINUED 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

    FCC INFORMATION INFORMATION FCC • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: • POUR LES RAYONNEMENTS NON INTENTIONNELS DE CLASSE A: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites fixées limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the pour un appareil numérique de classe A, conformément au point FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, clean with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 8 ATTENTION: Tout changement ou modification, non expres- supérieure à +60° (+140°F) ou dans des zones soumises sément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau de bord. de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la régle-...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    COUNTRY CODE LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS • ISO 3166-1 FOREWORD ................. i IMPORTANT ................i Country Codes Country Codes EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i Austria Liechtenstein IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii Belgium Lithuania INSTALLATION NOTE ............ii Bulgaria Luxembourg PRECAUTIONS ..............iii Croatia Malta Czech Republic...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) 8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ........66–71 Microphone Lock function ..........13 ■ Adjusting the volume level ..........14 ■ Menu screen operation ..........66 ■ Adjusting the squelch level .........14 ■ Menu screen items .............67 ■ Adjusting the Backlight level ........15 ■...

  • Page 11: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, 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.

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel ■ r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫•CH]/[√•CH] Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, ➥ Speaker Function display (p. 4) Menu settings, and so on. (pp. 11, 66) Push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning ➥...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] AquaQuake [ ] (p. 15) Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9) ➥ While holding down, the AquaQuake function is activated Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9) ➥...

  • Page 14: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display ■ r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Call channel is selected. t DUPLEX ICON (p. 10) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 17) Appears when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected. u MESSAGE ICON (p.
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION !3 KEY ICON (p. 6) !5 POSITION INDICATOR Shows the programmed function of the softkeys on the Shows the current position when a GPS receiver is ➥ front panel. connected, or the position is manually programmed. • When the GPS position is invalid, “??” may blink every 2 sec- !4 TIME ZONE INDICATOR onds instead of position.

  • Page 16: Microphone

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone Softkey function ■ ■ Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. When the key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed Microphone above the softkey, as shown below. Softkey function selection When “ Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, push- ➥...

  • Page 17: Preparation

    PREPARATION MMSI code programming ■ The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. 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.

  • Page 18: Atis Code Programming

    PREPARATION ATIS code programming ■ (For Dutch and German version transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification Sys- Repeat step e to enter all 10 digits. tem) code can be programmed at power ON. After entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 BASIC OPERATION Channel group selection There are preprogrammed international channels for the IC- Rotate Dial or push [ ∫]/[√] to select the desired channel M323/IC-M323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G. Except for the Europe group, and then push [ENT]. versions, you can select a channel group suitable for your •...

  • Page 21: Weather Channels

    BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the volume/squelch Weather channels ■ (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) level The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanographic The volume and squelch level can be adjusted with [VOL/ and Atmospheric Administration.) SQL](Dial).

  • Page 22: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting ■ CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT the transceiver. be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit- Set the audio and squelch levels.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Microphone Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION Microphone Lock function ■ Repeat step e to input all characters. 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 ➥...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Backlight Level

    BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Backlight level AquaQuake water draining ■ ■ function The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- ity under low light conditions. The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF. from the speaker grill.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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. 68) Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning.

  • Page 28: 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. 68) on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the Push [ Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating Call channel while receiving another channel.

  • Page 29: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION DSC address ID ■ Programming Individual ID 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- • ID name programming screen is displayed. signed a name of up to 10 characters.
  • Page 30 DSC OPERATION Programming Group ID Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • Group ID name programming screen is displayed. ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID MENU...
  • Page 31 DSC OPERATION Deleting Individual/Group ID Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL TINGS menu. ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. • Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. ➪...

  • Page 32: 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 auto- matically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver.

  • Page 33: 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 34 DSC OPERATION Regular call The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- • Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. tress call. Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. ➪...
  • Page 35 DSC OPERATION When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- and time have been manually programmed, the screen as knowledgment call. shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude po- •...
  • Page 36 DSC OPERATION Distress cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- The Distress cancel call is transmitted. CEL]. Channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [CONTINUE]. • Report your situation using the microphone. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating •...

  • Page 37: Transmitting Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting DSC calls ■ About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈]. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL.
  • Page 38 DSC OPERATION Transmitting an Individual call (continued) When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, A confirmation screen appears. beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. • Conirm the call contents. Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps and then select the •...
  • Page 39 DSC OPERATION Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps. Then push [EXIT] to return to the operating channel (before you entered the MENU screen). After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. ✓ Convenient! When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER connected to your transceiver, you can transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without...
  • Page 40 DSC OPERATION Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or •Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. •Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 41 DSC OPERATION The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Manual ACK: Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK MENU (Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) •...

  • Page 42: Transmitting A Group Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Group call 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. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order.
  • Page 43 DSC OPERATION A confirmation screen appears. • Conirm the call contents. Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed.

  • Page 44: Transmitting An All Ships Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting an All Ships call All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their A confirmation screen appears. ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to • Conirm the call contents. these ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL”...
  • Page 45 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Request Call (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) Transmit a Position Request Call when you want to know a About Manual Inputting: specific ship’s current position, etc. Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: •...
  • Page 46 DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel as shown below is displayed. becomes clear. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
  • Page 47 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Report Call (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) Transmit a Position Report Call when you want to announce About Manual Inputting: your own position to a specific ship and receive an answer Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: back.
  • Page 48 DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Report Call. When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel time have been manually programmed, the screen shown becomes clear.
  • Page 49 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Request Call (U.S.A. and Australian version transceiver only) Transmit a Polling Request Call when you want to know a About Manual Inputting: specific vessel is in the communication area, or not. Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: •...
  • Page 50 DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel as shown below is displayed. becomes clear. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
  • Page 51 DSC OPERATION 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: a distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate •...
  • Page 52 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test call (continued) Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel as shown below is displayed. becomes clear.
  • Page 53 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call About Received call information: • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. (p.
  • Page 54 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) Manual ACK: Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK MENU (Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) •...
  • Page 55 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call About Received call information: • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. is received. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. When the “POSITION ACK”...
  • Page 56 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Reply call (continued) Manual Reply: The Position Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply MENU (Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) •...
  • Page 57 DSC OPERATION When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi- ➥...
  • Page 58 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report About Received call information: call is received. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. •...
  • Page 59 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Report Reply call (continued) The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- Manual Reply: Enter “REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply...
  • Page 60 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Request Reply call Transmit a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling Request About Received call information: call is received. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. When the “POSITION ACK”...
  • Page 61 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply MENU The Polling Request Reply call confirmation screen is (Push [MENU]) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement •...

  • Page 62: Receiving Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls ■ [INFO] Receiving a Distress Call/Distress Acknowl- Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) ➥ edgement [Example]: Receiving a Distress Call. When a Distress Call is received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥...
  • Page 63 DSC OPERATION Call Log. Receiving a Distress Relay Call/Distress Re- lay Acknowledgement [INFO] [Example]: Receiving a Distress Relay call. Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) ➥ When a Distress Relay call is received: [ACPT] The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥...

  • Page 64: Receiving An Individual Call

    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 backlight may mode.
  • Page 65 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Group Call/Geographical Area Call [IGN] Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- [Example]: Receiving a Group call. ➥ ing mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. When a Group Call is received: •...

  • Page 66: Receiving An All Ships Call

    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 backlight may blink ing mode.
  • Page 67 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 backlight blinks for ing mode.
  • Page 68 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 backlight blinks ing mode.
  • Page 69 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Polling Request call/Test Call [Example]: Receiving a Polling Request call. [IGN] Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ When a Polling Request call is received: ing mode. The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. •...

  • Page 70: Transmitted Call Log

    DSC OPERATION Transmitted Call log Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call ■ When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted “RCVD TEST ACK” pops up. The backlight blinks for 2 min- ➥...

  • Page 71: Received Call Log

    DSC OPERATION Received Call log ■ The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes- Push [ Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT]. sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook. •...
  • Page 72 DSC OPERATION Other messages Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. • The stored message has various information, depending on the menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. DSC call type.

  • Page 73: Dsc Settings

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

  • Page 74: Channel 16 Switch Function

    DSC OPERATION Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv- Auto (No Delay) : After receiving a Distress call, and er switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, [ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation when this setting is set to “OFF,”...

  • Page 75: Channel 70 Squelch Level

    DSC OPERATION Alarm Channel 70 Squelch level Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat- Set the squelch level on Channel 70. egory or Status. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN. Enter “ALARM”...

  • Page 76: Dsc Loop Test

    DSC OPERATION DSC Loop Test The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX signals at the AF level. Enter “DSC LOOP TEST” in the DSC Settings menu. ➪...

  • Page 77: 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 TRANSPON- DER 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 automatically set to Routine.
  • Page 78 DSC OPERATION After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will ‘Able to comply’ is received display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” • Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you en- tered the voice channel selection screen in step w. •...

  • Page 79: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu screen operation Entering the Menu screen and operation The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. In addition to this page, see pages 67 through 71 for details. Example: Set the channel group to “USA.”...

  • Page 80: Menu Screen Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu screen items Radio Settings ■ Item Ref. Item Ref. The Menu screen contains the following items. • Scan Type p. 68 • Dual/Tri-Watch p. 68 • Scan Timer p. 68 • Channel Group p. 68 DSC Calls Item Ref.

  • Page 81: Radio Settings Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Radio Settings items ■ Scan type Dual/Tri-watch (Default: Priority Scan) (Default: Dualwatch) 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 selected channel group.

  • Page 82: Configuration Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Configuration items Key Assignment ■ Desired functions can be assigned to Dial and the softkeys. When the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, rotate Backlight (Default: 7) Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Dial” or “Softkeys,” and then The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- push [ENT].
  • Page 83 MENU SCREEN OPERATION Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. • Softkeys assignment • Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to the previous screen. The desired function can be assigned as the softkey func- tion. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is •...

  • Page 84: Inactivity Timer

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Inactivity Timer • DSC Related (Default: 15 min) Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 When the LCD displays the screen related to the DSC, and minute steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related” item, and set no key operation occurs for this set period, except during dis- to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for tress operation, the transceiver automatically returns to the...

  • Page 85: Nmea Output

    Individual ID screen. : Does not output any call to the external equipment. Remote ID (Default: 15) Set a Remote ID number to between 1 and 69. The Remote ID is included in the sentence of the Icom origi- nal NMEA format.

  • Page 86: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Connections ■ Green: Listener B (Data-L), NMEA Out (–) Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), NMEA Out (+) Connect to NMEA Out lines of a GPS receiver for position- data. • A NMEA 0183 ver. 2.0 or later RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required.
  • Page 87 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Connect to the MA-500TR r DC POWER CONNECTOR Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af- ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s leads or external speaker leads, cover the connector and...

  • Page 88: Antenna

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

  • Page 89: Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting the transceiver ■ Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- • OVERHEAD MOUNTING 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 90: 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. •...

  • Page 91: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications ■ General Receiver • Frequency coverage : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz superheterodyne • Mode : FM (16K0G3E), • Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) : –5 dBµ emf (typical) DSC (16K0G2B) •...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 157.050 161.650 156.075 160.675 156.575 156.575 157.075 161.675 156.100 160.700...
  • Page 94 CHANNEL LIST • USA/CAN channels (for U.S.A and U.K. version only) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.675 156.675 Rx only 161.650 156.050 156.050 156.725 156.725 157.100 157.100 156.100 160.700 157.150 161.750...

  • Page 95: Template

    TEMPLATE 165.1 R12 (Max.) Unit: mm...

  • Page 97: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver and p. 72 not turn ON. power supply. Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. •...
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