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Icom UX-120 Instruction Manual

Icom ux-120 dsc unit: instruction manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
DSC UNIT
UX-120
INSTALLATION
q Install the DSC unit as described in the instruction
manual.
w Connect the cable of the distress switch box
(RC-18).
- Remove the plastic cover from the cable access hole.
- Pass the cable through, then tighten the cable nut. Con-
nect to the DSC unit.
DSC unit
To RC-18
IC-M59
e Remove the 4 screws from the switch box as shown
below.
RC-18
DISTRESS SWITCH BOX
r Place the switch box in the location to be installed.
- The switch box can be installed in 2 orientations as
below.
6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan
Thank you for purchasing an Icom UX-120
DSC UNIT
for the IC-M59. This provides an external distress
switch for easy access during emergencies.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before
mounting this switch box.
t Open the switch box and carefully mark off the 2
spots where the screws/bolts will be fastened.
y Drill holes at these marks, if necessary.
u Install the switch box using screws or bolts.
i Reassemble the switch box with the 4 screws.
WARNING:
Self ID programming is necessary
to transmit an emergency call. Ask your dealer for
details. Attach the supplied WARNING sticker near
the transceiver’s front panel so that it is clearly visi-
ble during operation.
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
(using digital selective calling)
• To make a distress call
q Lift up the switch cover.
w Push and hold [DIS-
TRESS] for 5 sec. until
you hear 5 short beeps
change to one long beep.
e Wait for an acknowledge-
ment from a coast sta-
tion.
- When received, channel
16 is automatically se-
lected.
r Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate
information (vessel’s name, your position, nature of
the distress, assistance required, etc.)
•To cancel a distress call
Push [
CLR] to cancel the distress call.
16•
- You should make an announcement on channel 16 con-
firming that there is no emergency.
Count on us!
A-8282Ι-1EU
Printed in Japan
Copyright © 1997 by Icom Inc.

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