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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS
iM506
iM506GE

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS iM506 iM506GE...

  • Page 2: Preface

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing this Icom product. carefully and completely This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art before using the transceiver. technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) are used. If higher gain antenna are required then please 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: Precautions

    KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,...

  • Page 5: About Ce And Doc

    ABOUT CE AND DOC DISPOSAL Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your IC-M506GE which have the “CE” symbol on product, literature, or packaging reminds you the product, comply with the essential re- that in the European Union, all electrical and...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..........i 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ....17 10 NMEA 2000 CONNECTION ■ Description ........17 IMPORTANT ...........i (Depending on versions) ..82–83 ■ Operation ........17 ■ Description ........82 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ....ii 7 DSC OPERATION ...... 18–66 11 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ...

  • Page 7: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio calls take priority over all others.

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫CH]/[√CH] ➥ Push to select the operating channels, Menu items, Function display (p. 4) Speaker Menu settings, and so on. ➥ While scanning, push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] Voice Scrambler [ ]* (p. 71) ➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9) Push to turn the Voice Scrambler ON or OFF. ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9) •...

  • Page 10: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9) Appears when the Call channel is selected. y DUPLEX ICON (p. 10) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. u FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 16) Appears when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected. i MESSAGE ICON Blinks when there is an unread DSC message.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION !4 KEY ICON (p. 6) • “ ??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of displaying the posi- Displays the assigned function of the softkeys on the front tion, after 4 hours have passed from when the position is panel.

  • Page 12: Speaker Microphone

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Speaker Microphone ■ Softkey function Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. When a Microphone key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the softkey, as shown below. Speaker D Softkey function selection When “Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, pushing [Ω]/ [≈] to scroll key functions that are assigned to the softkeys.

  • Page 13: Preparation

    PREPARATION ■ MMSI code entry The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. ID) code can be entered at power ON. t After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically selected, and then push [ENT] or dial to set it.

  • Page 14: Atis Code Entry

    PREPARATION ■ ATIS code entry (For Dutch and German version transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification Sys- u Enter your ATIS code in the following manner: tem) code can be entered at power ON. • Select a desired number using [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈]. •...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection D Channel 16 D 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 16 BASIC OPERATION D Channel group selection There are preset international channels for the transceiver. t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. Except for the Europe versions, you can select a channel y Rotate dial or push [∫](CH)/[√](CH) to select a channel. group suitable for your operating area, as described below.

  • Page 17: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting u Release [PTT] to receive. ✓ Information CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise components the transceiver. in the transmit and/or receive signal. See page 92 for details. q Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.

  • Page 18: Call Channel Entry

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Call channel entry ■ Channel name entry You can enter 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 19: Microphone Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Microphone Lock function r Repeat step e to enter all characters. The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√], [16/C] and the [H/L] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes or function access. ➥ While holding down [H/L] on the microphone, hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Micro- phone Lock function ON or OFF.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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. 90) Channels that are not tagged as Favorites will be skipped while scanning.

  • Page 23: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■ Description ■ Operation Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 90) on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Rotate dial or push [Y](CH)/[Z](CH) to select the desired Call channel while receiving another channel.

  • Page 24: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION ■ DSC address ID D Entering an Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or dial to set it. a name of up to 10 characters. •...
  • Page 25 DSC OPERATION D Entering a Group ID t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or dial to set it. q Select “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. • The Group ID name entry screen is displayed. ➪ DSC SET...
  • Page 26 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual/Group ID e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL q Select “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. TINGS menu. • Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. ➪...

  • Page 27: Position And Time Programming

    DSC OPERATION ■ Position and time entry 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 entered. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver.

  • Page 28: Distress Call

    DSC OPERATION ■ Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the w After transmitting the alert, the transceiver waits for an ac- Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires im- knowledgment call.
  • Page 29 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- • Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines. tress call. q Select “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC menu. ➪...
  • Page 30 DSC OPERATION D Regular call (continued) t After transmitting the alert, the transceiver waits for an ac- y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM knowledgment call. OFF] then reply using the microphone. • The Distress alert is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’...
  • Page 31 DSC OPERATION When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude po- sition and UTC time as follows: ➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi- tion and UTC time.
  • Page 32 DSC OPERATION D Distress cancel call q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. CEL]. w Push [CONTINUE]. t Channel 16 is automatically selected. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. •...

  • Page 33: Transmitting Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION ■ Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 64) About Manual Inputting: Enter a individual ID in the following way: D Transmitting an individual call •...
  • Page 34 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting DSC calls (continued) t Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. e Select a desired intership channel using dial or [Y](CH)/ • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel [Z](CH), then push [ENT]. becomes clear.
  • Page 35 DSC OPERATION Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and then select the Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT] intership channel specified in step e. to return to the operating channel (before you entered the • A different intership channel will be selected if the station you MENU screen).
  • Page 36 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement e Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or •...
  • Page 37 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: r The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. q Select “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. ➪ ➪ Individual ACK MENU DSC (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) •...
  • Page 38 DSC OPERATION D 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. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order.
  • Page 39 DSC OPERATION y After the Group call has been transmitted, the following r A confirmation screen is displayed. screen is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. u Announce the information using the microphone. t Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- •...
  • Page 40 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an All Ships call e Select a desired traffic channel, using dial or [Y]/[Z], then All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their push [ENT]. ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to •...
  • Page 41 DSC OPERATION t Push [CALL] to transmit an All Ships call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. y After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. u Announce the message using the microphone.
  • Page 42 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test call About Manual Inputting: Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan- nels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on Enter a desired address ID in the following way: •...
  • Page 43 DSC OPERATION r Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel as shown below is displayed. becomes clear.
  • Page 44 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call About Received call information: When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto’ (p. 61), • Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when re- mode.
  • Page 45 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. q Select “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪ ➪ Test ACK MENU DSC (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) •...
  • Page 46 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Reply call About Received call information: Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call • Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating is received. mode. When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto’ •...
  • Page 47 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below q Select “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. is displayed, and then the transceiver returns to the normal operating mode. ➪ ➪ Position Reply MENU DSC...
  • Page 48 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call About Received call information: Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. call is received. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. •...
  • Page 49 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: e The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- q Select “REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪ ➪ Position Report Reply MENU DSC (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) •...
  • Page 50 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Polling Request Reply call About Received call information: Transmit a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling Request • Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating call is received. mode. When the “POSITION ACK”...
  • Page 51 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: e The Polling Request Reply call confirmation screen is dis- q Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. played. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. Polling Reply ➪ ➪ MENU DSC (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) •...

  • Page 52: Receiving Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls [IGN] ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. D Receiving a Distress Call • By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode. When a Distress Call is received: •...
  • Page 53 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement [IGN] When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is ➥ Push to return to the nor- received: mal operating mode. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • The transceiver exits the ➥...
  • Page 54 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Relay Call [IGN] When a Distress Relay call is received: ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. ➥...
  • Page 55 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement [IGN] When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. ➥...
  • Page 56 DSC OPERATION D 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” appears. The backlight may mode.
  • Page 57 DSC OPERATION D 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” appears. The backlight may blink ing mode.
  • Page 58 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an All Ships Call [IGN] When an All Ships Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” appears. The backlight may ing mode.
  • Page 59 DSC OPERATION D 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.
  • Page 60 DSC OPERATION D 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” appears. The backlight blinks for ing mode.
  • Page 61 DSC OPERATION D 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” appears. The backlight blinks ing mode.
  • Page 62 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” appears. The backlight blinks for 2 minutes.
  • Page 63 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” appears. The backlight blinks for 2 •...

  • Page 64: 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 ➥...
  • Page 65 DSC OPERATION D Other messages e Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then q Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS push [ENT]. menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. ➪...

  • Page 66: Transmitted Call Log

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

  • Page 67: Dsc Settings

    DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Settings D Position Input w Rotate dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “Auto” or “Manual” (See page 21) D Add Individual ID/Group ID then push [ENT]. (See pages 18, 19) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu. D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 20) D Automatic Acknowledgement...
  • Page 68 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 screen, the transceiver immediately when this setting is set to “OFF,”...
  • Page 69 DSC OPERATION D DSC Data Output D Alarm Status 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 connected device.
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 72 DSC OPERATION r 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 73: Other Functions

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

  • Page 74: Rx Hailer Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ RX Hailer function ■ Hailer operation The RX Hailer function enables you to hear the received au- The transceiver has a 2 way hailer function, making it unnec- dio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer speaker. essary to leave the bridge to talk with a another party.

  • Page 75: 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 76 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Manual Horn function q Select “Auto Foghorn” in the HORN menu. q Select “Manual Horn” in the HORN menu. Auto Foghorn Manual Horn ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ MENU HORN   MENU HORN   (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].)

  • Page 77: Voice Scrambler Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Voice scrambler operation ■ Voice recorder function (Available when the scrambler unit is installed) The voice scrambler provides private communications. In This transceiver has an automatic recording function that can order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must record the last 120 seconds of the received audio.

  • Page 78: (Depending On Versions)

    AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■ About AIS ■ AIS Classes AIS (The automatic identification system) is primarily used 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 79: Function Display

    AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■ Function display q DISPLAY TYPE There are three types of function display; plotter, target list Shows the selected display type. You can select the dis- and danger list, and you can select your desired type using play type from “AIS SET”...
  • Page 80 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) • Description of the icons 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 81 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) D Target list screen D Danger list screen In the plotter screen, push [DISP] to switch to the target list In the target list display, push [DISP] to switch to the dan- screen, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the ger list screen, which helps you to find any dangerous target transponder.

  • Page 82: About The Detail Screen

    AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■ About the detail screen D Content lists of Class A vessels’ DETAIL screens The detail screen displays the information about the selected • AIS Class • Rate Of Turn AIS target. The contents differ, depending on the AIS class. •...
  • Page 83 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) D Content lists of AtoN targets’ DETAIL D Content lists of Class B vessels’ DETAIL screens screens • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • AIS Class • Stern to Antenna length • MMSI Code (H: High, L: Low) (AtoN existence (REAL, VIRTUAL)) •...
  • Page 84 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) D Content lists of MOB targets’ DETAIL screens D AIS combo screen You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. (p 9) • Type of AIS Target • Rate Of Turn ➥ Push [AIS] to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the •...

  • Page 85: Ais Settings

    AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■ AIS Settings D CPA/TCPA You can edit alarm settings for the AIS receiver. AIS settings can be customized from “AIS SET” in the menu screen. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to select the “AIS SET” icon and then push the softkey below the icon.
  • Page 86 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) • Slow Warn • CPA, TCPA 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.
  • Page 87 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) D ID BLOCKING • Editing an ID The transceiver blocks AIS transponders that are entered q Select the “ID BLOCKING” menu. into the ID blocking list. Enter your vessel’s transponder ID, w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select an ID, and then push or other vessel’s transponder IDs if necessary to prevent the [EDIT].

  • Page 88: Nmea 2000 Connection (Depending On Versions)

    NMEA 2000 CONNECTION (Depending on versions) ■ Description e The transceiver starts searching devices connected to the NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used to connect NMEA 2000 network. various marine devices and display units in the vessel. The transceiver can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network with its plug-and-play functionality, and display the informa- tion provided from the devices on the network.
  • Page 89 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 90: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu screen operation D Entering the Menu screen and operation The Menu screen is used for entering infrequently changed Example: Set the channel group to “INT”. values, function settings or for sending DSC calls. q Push [MENU]. w Rotate dial or push [Ω]/[≈] to se- lect the “RADIO SET”...

  • Page 91: Menu Screen Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu screen items D MMSI/GPS The Menu screen contains the following items. Displays the entered MMSI and ATIS* codes. • Displays the GPS information* , and installed option unit. • D DSC Item Ref. Item Ref. •...

  • Page 92: 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 can turn ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a key ity under low light conditions.
  • Page 93 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Key Movement D Key Assignment Set the movement of softkey icons and menu icons. You can Desired functions can be assigned to softkeys. The assigned select from 2 types of key movement, “Single” or “Group”. function can be used when its key icon is displayed. (Default: Group (p.
  • Page 94 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D UTC Offset D Inactivity Timer Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordi- Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 min- nated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in ute steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related”...
  • Page 95 Set a Unit ID number to between 1 and 69. The Unit ID is When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal opera- included in the sentence of the Icom original NMEA format. tion screen, or one not related to the DSC, and no key opera-...

  • Page 96: Radio Settings Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Radio Settings items D GPS (Continued) • GLONASS D Scan Type Selects whether or not to use the data from the GLONASS The transceiver has two scan types to locate signals; Normal (GLObal’naya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema) satel- scan and Priority scan.
  • Page 97 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Dual/Tri-watch D CALL CHAN (Call channel) This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 17) You can program the Call channel with your most often-used (Default: Dualwatch) channel in each channel group for quick recall. (p.12) D Voice Scrambler (Available when the scrambler unit is installed) You can program the scrambler code for voice scrambler.
  • Page 98 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Noise Cancel • RX Set the Noise Cancel function for both receive and transmit. Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. (Default: OFF) RX: The function reduces noise components in your receive signals for clear reception. OFF: Turns OFF the function.
  • Page 99 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Voice Record You can disable the voice recorder (p. 71) by select OFF. (Default: Auto (Last 120 sec)) D FAV on MIC You can select only favorite channels (p. 17) with the supplied microphone. (Default: ON) ON: Select only favorite channels.

  • Page 100: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections e GROUND TERMINAL Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other equipment occurring. Use a self tapping screw (3 × 6 mm: not supplied). r GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the GPS antenna. NOTE: •...
  • Page 101 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE D Connect to the MA-500TR y DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af- MAKE SURE the DC power cable polarity is correct. ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the Positive + terminal Red:...

  • Page 102: Antenna

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

  • Page 103: Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver D Using the supplied mounting bracket • OVERHEAD MOUNTING The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- er allows overhead or dashboard mounting. q 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 104: Mb-75/Mb-132 Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ MB-75/MB-132 installation D MB-75 installation q Attach the 2 supplied bolts (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of the transceiver. An optional MB-75/MB-132 is available for flush mount Kit w Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver. mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instru- •...
  • Page 105 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE w Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. e Tighten the locking nuts (counterclockwise) so that the trans- ceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown below. r Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in- Locking nut strument control panel to its original place.

  • Page 106: Microphone Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Microphone installation D Installation q Insert the connection cable connector into the microphone HM-205 HM-195 connector or the command microphone jack, and tighten the nut. w To use the cable connector as a wall socket, install it as described below.
  • Page 107 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as y The completed installation should look like this. • HM-205 • HM-195 shown below. • HM-205 Mounting base Gasket Screw holes (approx. 2 (d) mm) • HM-195 Mounting base Gasket Screw holes...
  • Page 108 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE • HM-195 • HM-205 Mounting base Mounting base 5 mm 2 mm 2 mm Gasket Gasket...

  • Page 109: Specifications And Options

    • Power supply requirement: with an external speaker (4 Ω load) (negative ground) 13.8 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V DC) • Frequency error: Less than ±0.5 kHz D GPS (IC-M506GE) 50 Ω nominal • Antenna impedance: Frequency: 1575.42 MHz • Dimensions: 178.9 (W) ×...

  • Page 110: Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options D Dimensions • MB-75/MB-132 flush mount Kit To mount the transceiver to a panel. • HM-205B/HM-205RB speaKer microphone Equipped with [Y]/[Z] (channel up/down,) [H/L], [16/C] and [PTT] keys, a speaker and microphone. • MA-500TR class b ais transponder Unit: mm To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets.
  • Page 111 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS • UT-112/UT-112A voice scrambler unit Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available. Not available in some countries. Ask your service center or technical dealer for installation details.

  • Page 112: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST • International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 61 156.075 160.675 71 156.575 156.575 81 157.075 161.675 1019 156.950 156.950 02 156.100 160.700 12 156.600 156.600 22 157.100 161.700 62 156.125 160.725 72 156.625 156.625 82 157.125 161.725...
  • Page 113 CHANNEL LIST • USA channels (for U.K. version only) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 156.050 156.600 156.600 157.100 157.100 156.225 156.225 75 * 156.775...
  • Page 114 CHANNEL LIST • For the IC-M506 (Chinese version) 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...

  • Page 115: Template

    TEMPLATE 178.9 R8 (Max.) MB-75/MB-132 24 to 27 (d) HM-195 HM-205 29.5 to 31.5 (d) Unit: mm...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver and p. 95 not turn ON. power supply. Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. •...
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