Uhf citizen radio service handheld transceiver (26 pages)
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS iM400BB iM400BBE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. COMMANDMIC IV ™ (HM-195) may not be supplied, depending on the transceiver version.
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(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.
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 and IC Requirements for Radio Fre- RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXI- quency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna MUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO Icom exige que l’opérateur radio se conforme LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES aux exigences de la FCC et d’IC en matière PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON D’EXPOSITION MAXI- d’exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne MALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re- quired to correct the interference at his own expense.
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER DO NOT connect the transceiver to an AC use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................i 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ....6–10 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i ■ Connections ..............6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii ■ Supplied accessories ...........8 INSTALLATION NOTE ............ii ■ Fuse replacement ............8 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......... iii ■...
OPERATING RULES D 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.
PREPARATION ■ MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. ID) code can be programmed at power ON. t After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically The code is programmed by using the HM-195.
PREPARATION ■ ATIS code programming (For Dutch version and German version* transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification Sys- r Repeat step e to enter all 10 digits. tem) code can be programmed at power ON. t After entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically The code is programmed by using the HM-195.
AIS TRANSPONDER ■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder When the optional MA-500TR/MA-510TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPON- 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.
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AIS TRANSPONDER 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. •...
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections • The figure shows the IC-M400BBE. Green: Listener B (Data-L) Connects to an NMEA Out Negative line of a GPS receiver for position data. • A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required.
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE r DC POWER CONNECTOR y GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. Connects to the supplied GPS antenna. (For only the MAKE SURE the DC power cable polarity is correct. IC-M400BBE) Red: Positive + terminal, Black: Negative _ terminal NOTE: Be sure the GPS antenna is positioned where the CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA GPS antenna has a clear view to receive signal from satel-...
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Supplied accessories ■ Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied template on the leaflet, mount the IC- DC power cable Flat washers (M5) GPS antenna M400BB/IC-M400BBE securely to a surface which is more (OPC-891A) and double-sided than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 4 adhesive pad* Spring washers (M5) supplied screws (5 ×...
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Antenna D Installation q Insert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command microphone jack, and tighten the nut. A key element in the performance of any communication sys- w To use the cable connector as a wall socket, install it as tem is the antenna.
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base Gasket...
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications Measurements made without an antenna. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz or obligation. • Spurious emissions European versions : Less than 0.25 µW D General USA versions : Less than –70 dBc (High) •...
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options D GPS (IC-M400BBE) • Frequency : 1575.42 MHz • Channel : 66 ch • HM-195 ™ commandmiciv External microphone-type controller. A 6 m (20 ft) micro- D Dimensions phone cable is included. Black and white colors are avail- able.
CHANNEL LIST Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) USA* INT CAN* Transmit Receive USA* INT CAN* Transmit Receive USA* INT CAN* Transmit Receive USA* INT CAN* Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 157.050 161.650 1065 1065* 1065*...
INFORMATION ■ About CE and DOC ■ Disposal Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your prod- of IC-M400BB/IC-M400BBE which have the uct, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the “CE” symbol on the product, comply with the...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does not • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver p. 6 turn ON. and power supply. ⁄1 * Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. •...
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