Important; Explicit Definitions; In Case Of Emergency; Features - Icom IC-M803 Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing this Icom product� This
product is designed and built with Icom's state of the
art technology and craftsmanship� With proper care,
this product should provide you with years of trouble-
free operation�

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully completely
before using the transceiver�
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This
instruction manual contains important operating
instructions for the IC-M803�
This instruction manual includes some functions that
are usable only when your dealer preset them�
Ask your dealer for details�

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD
Personal death, serious injury, or an
R DANGER!
explosion may occur�
Personal in ur fire a ar
R WARNING!
shock may occur�
Equipment damage may occur�
CAUTION
If disregarded, inconvenience only�
o ris o personal in ur fire or
NOTE
electric shock�
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage
to, or performance of any Icom or Non-Icom
equipment, if the malfunction is because of:
orce ma eure inclu ing
•
eart ua es storms
natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or
radioactive contamination�
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment
that is not manufactured or approved by Icom�
Icom, Icom Inc� and the Icom logo are registered
trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan,
the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or
other countries�
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DEFINITION
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels
and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call using DSC
(digital selective calling) on an emergency frequency�
When immediate help is needed:
1� Lift the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3
seconds until the 3 short beeps and then one
long beep sound�
2� Wait for an acknowledgment from another station�
3� After the acknowledgment is received, hold
down [PTT] on the microphone and send the
following information�
1 "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY�"
"THIS IS � � � � � � � � (name of the vessel)�"
3 "LOCATED AT � � � �(vessel's position)�"
4 Give the reason for the distress call�
5 Explain what assistance you need�
6 Give additional information about your vessel:
• Type
• Length
• Color
• The number of people on board

FEATURES

z Meets the latest ITU-R M�493-13 DSC
z IPX7 water proof construction (remote controller only)
z Easy user interface
The remote controller has the 4�3 inches wide
viewing angle, and the color display with Day and
Night modes�
z Automatic Voice Recording function
Records the last 120 seconds (max�) of receiving
audio�
z Independent Emergency channels
Monitor Distress voice frequencies�
z Built-in Class E DSC function
The transceiver has the DSC functions for distress
alert transmission and reception, as well as the
general DSC calls such as Individual calls, Group
calls, and so on�
z Built-in GPS receiver
z NMEA 0183 (4800 to 38400 bps) available
z AT-130/AT-140 optional antenna tuner
z 150 W of powerful output power
z RF Direct Sampling system employed