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VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS iM605 iM605EURO...

  • Page 2: Important

    Thank you for choosing this Icom product. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS 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 WORD DEFINITION of trouble-free operation. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric...

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    3 dB is used. If higher gain antenna are required then USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recommendations. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then Operation: one long beep.

  • Page 4: Radio Operator Warning

    RADIO OPERATOR WARNING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW THOSE Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF RADIATION Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC MAXIMUM omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.

  • Page 5: Avertissement Pour Les Opérateurs Radio

    AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION radiofréquences.

  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    WARNING required to correct the interference at his own expense. STICKER CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. with temperatures below –20°C ~ +60°C (–4ºF ~ +140ºF), or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as a dashboard.

  • Page 8: Précautions

    INSTALLER la VHF et le microphone à au moins 1 m du compas Icom ne peut pas être tenu pour responsable de la destruction, de la détérioration ou des performances d'un équipement Icom ou non-Icom, de route du navire.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION TABLE OF CONTENTS The following describes the [CH/ENT], [ENT] and the IMPORTANT ..................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i keypad operations in this instruction manual. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............. ii Rotate INSTALLATION NOTE ..............ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ............iii : Rotate [CH/ENT] to select.
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) 6 SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ..22–23 11 MENU ITEMS ..............84–93 ■ Scan types ................22 ■ Menu items ................84 ■ Favorite channels ..............23 ■ GPS Information ..............85 ■ Starting a scan ..............23 ■...

  • Page 11: 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 calls take priority over all others.

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] w ENTER KEY [ENT] e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS [Ω]/[≈] r UP AND DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] Speaker Function display t KEYPAD y POWER KEY [ ] u CHANNEL 16/ CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] MIC CONNECTOR !2 SOFTWARE KEYS i VOLUME/SQUELCH DIAL [VOL/SQL]...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (p. 31) u CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] Hold down for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress call. z Push to select Channel 16. (p. 14) z Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. w ENTER KEY [ENT] (p.
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (Continued) !2 SOFTWARE KEYS (p. 5) You can use various key functions that are assigned to Dualwatch/Tri-watch [DW/TW] (p. 24) the Software Keys, as described below. (Except for the Dutch version.) Push to start or stop the Dualwatch or Tri-watch. Compose Distress (p.

  • Page 15: Software Key Function

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Software Key function RX Play (p. 72) The transceiver has Software Keys for various functions. Push to play recorded audio. The key function is displayed above the Software Key. D Selecting the Software Key function RX Hailer (p. 68) When “Ω”...

  • Page 16: Speaker Microphone

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Speaker Microphone ■ Function display (Main screen) Mode/Task area q PTT SWITCH Microphone [PTT] Information Speaker area w UP/DOWN KEYS Status area Channel r CHANNEL 16/ [Y]/[Z] area CALL CHANNEL KEY Position and e TRANSMIT Time area [16/C] POWER KEY [H/L]...
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Channel area TIME AREA The selected operating channel number, channel name, and The current time is displayed when valid GPS data is the following indicators are displayed in the Channel area. received, or manually enter the time. Indicator Description The date information is displayed when the RMC GPS...
  • Page 18 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display (Main screen) (Continued) D Information area The MMSI code* and the following indicators are displayed D Status area in the Information area. The current status is displayed in the Status area. * ATIS code is displayed if only the ATIS code is entered in Dutch Indicator Description and German version.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    PREPARATION ■ Entering the MMSI code First, you must enter the 9 digit MMSI 3. Enter your 9 digit MMSI code. 6. After entering the 9th digit, push (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC [Finish] to register the ID. Push self ID) code at power ON. NOTE: You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE.

  • Page 20: Entering The Atis Code (For Dutch And German Versions)

    PREPARATION ■ Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German versions) The Automatic Transmitter Identification After entering the 10th digit, push 6. After entering the 10th digit, push System (ATIS) ID consists of 10 digits. [Finish] to set the ID. [Finish] to register the ID.

  • Page 21: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN You can use the Menu screen to • Compose Distress (p. 31) • Intercom* (p. 67) set infrequently changed values or Nature of Distress Select a Nature of RADIO Displays the transceiver’s function settings. Distress option. name. Position SUB UNIT 1, 2, 3 Displays name of the unit that are connected for the...
  • Page 22 MENU SCREEN ■ Construction (Continued) WX Alert* Turn the Weather Alert • Self-Terminate Turn the Alarm Status for function ON or OFF. Self-Terminate ON or OFF. Noise Cancel Voice Scrambler* Set the Voice Scrambler • Discrete Turn the Alarm Status for •...

  • Page 23: Selecting A Menu Item

    MENU SCREEN ■ Selecting a Menu item Follow the procedures described below Rotate [CH/ENT] to select to select a Menu item. “Tri-Watch,” and then push [ENT]. Rotate Example: Set the Tri-watch function. Push [MENU] to display the MENU screen. Push 2.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel D Selecting a regular channel D Selecting Channel 16 z Rotate [CH/ENT]. Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for z Push [∫] or [√]. establishing initial contact with a station, and for emergency z Push the keypad to directly enter the channel number.
  • Page 25 BASIC OPERATION 3. Rotate [CH/ENT] to select “Channel Group,” then push [ENT]. D Selecting a channel group Rotate Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select the Channel Group between USA, International, Canadian, DSC, and ATIS, depending on the transceiver Push version.
  • Page 26 BASIC OPERATION D Weather channels and Weather Alert function Setting the Weather Alert function For the USA version, the transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to Push [MENU]. monitor broadcasts from the National Oceanographic • The “MENU” screen is displayed. 2.

  • Page 27: Setting The Call Channel

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the Call channel ■ Microphone Lock function By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√], You can set the Call channel with your most often-used [16/C] and [H/L] on the supplied microphone.

  • Page 28: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. It will IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your damage the transceiver. transmitted signal at a receiver station, pause a second after pushing [PTT], and then hold the microphone 5 to Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the transceiver.

  • Page 29: Backlight Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Backlight function The function display and keys can be backlit for better 3. Push [∫] or [√] to select “Day Mode” or “Night Mode.” visibility under low light conditions. And, you can set the Backlight mode to Day mode or Night mode. Push The Day mode is for the daytime operation, and the screen items are in color.

  • Page 30: Entering A Channel Name

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Entering a Channel name You can rename each channel with a unique alphanumeric Information • You can enter the following characters by pushing the keypad ID of up to 10 characters. This may be helpful to indicate the one or more times.

  • Page 31: Using The Aquaquake Water Draining Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Using the AquaQuake water draining function Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker. Push [MENU]. • The “MENU” screen is displayed. 2.

  • Page 32: Scan Operation (Except For The Dutch Version)

    SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Scan types Except for the Dutch version, you can find ongoing calls by Before you start a scan: scanning the Favorite channels without rotating [CH/ENT]. • Set the channels you want to scan as Favorite channels. (Scans only Favorite channels.) (p.

  • Page 33: Favorite Channels

    SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Favorite channels ■ Starting a scan You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them Push [Scan] to start a scan. as Favorite channels. • During a Priority scan, “SCAN 16” is displayed. All channels are set as Favorite channels by default.

  • Page 34: Dualwatch/Tri-Watch (Except For The Dutch Version)

    DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Description ■ Operation Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 89) Channel 16 while you are listening on another channel. 2. Select a channel. (p. 14) 3.

  • Page 35: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION ■ DSC address ID You can enter a total of 100 DSC Enter a 9 digit Individual ID. After entering, push [ENT]. address IDs (Individual ID: 75, Group Push ID: 25), and assign a name of up to 10 characters to each ID.
  • Page 36 DSC OPERATION D Entering the Group ID After entering all 9 digits, push D Deleting an entered ID [Finish] Push [MENU]. Push [MENU]. Enter the ID name. Select “Group ID,” then push [ENT]. 2. Select “Individual ID” or “Group ID,” (DSC Settings >...

  • Page 37: Entering The Position And Time

    DSC OPERATION ■ Entering the position and time A Distress call should include the ship’s 3. Enter your position’s latitude. 5. Enter your position’s longitude. position and time. Push Push When a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 format is connected, Enter Enter position and UTC time are automatically...
  • Page 38 DSC OPERATION ■ Entering the position and time (Continued) Enter your UTC time. When position and time data are set, NOTE: While entering: Latitude, Longitude and UTC time are Push • To move the cursor: displayed. Rotate [CH/ENT]. Enter • To correct the entry: Move the cursor to the character, then enter the correct character.

  • Page 39: Dsc Task Mode (Single)

    DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Task mode (Single) D Software key functions D Unread List After sending or receiving a DSC call, the transceiver enters the DSC Task mode. When entering the Task mode, the If the transceiver has unread DSC calls, you can enter the UNREAD LIST menu following functions are displayed first.

  • Page 40: Dsc Task Mode (Multiple)

    DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Task mode (Multiple) (For only the USA version, depending on the presetting.) D Software key functions If the Multiple task is enabled, the transceiver can hold up to 7 tasks. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION When entering the Task mode, the Therefore, you can make more than 2 ACK/ Push to send an...

  • Page 41: Sending A Distress Call

    DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Distress call 3. After sending, the following screen NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF TIP: If you want to compose a Distress is displayed. YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT call, see ʻRegular call.ʼ (p. 32) IN AN EMERGENCY.
  • Page 42 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Distress call (Continued) D Regular call 2. Select the option, then push [ENT]. Step 4. Sending You can compose a Distress call. (Example: Fire,Explosion) Lift up the key cover, then hold down [DISTRESS] until Rotate Step 1.
  • Page 43 DSC OPERATION 2. After sending, the following screen Step 5. Replying NOTE: is displayed. When the acknowledgement is Transmitting: • A distress alert default contains: received: - Nature of distress: • Alarm sounds. Undesignated distress (Simple call) • The following screen is displayed. Selected in Step 2 (Regular call) - Position information: The latest GPS or manual input...
  • Page 44 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Distress call (Continued) D Resending a Distress call While waiting for an acknowledgement, 2. Lift up the key cover, then 3. When the acknowledgement is you can resend the call. (Repeat call) hold down [DISTRESS] until received: “Retransmitting”...
  • Page 45 DSC OPERATION D Sending a Distress Cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgement, 2. Push [Continue] to send a Hold down [PTT] to announce your you can send a Distress Cancel call. Distress Cancel call. cancel statement. L Rotate [CH/ENT] to view the cancel statement of the Distress Cancel call.
  • Page 46 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Distress call (Continued) D Sending a Distress Relay acknowledgement You can send the Distress Relay 5. Push [ACK] acknowledgment only when a Distress TIP: When you push [Pause] Relay call is received. step 3, the countdown will be paused. Push [Resume] to resume the When a Distress Relay call is...

  • Page 47: Sending A Non-Distress Call

    DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Non-Distress call To ensure correct operation of the DSC 3. Select the individual address, or Push [Compose Other] function, confirm you correctly set the display the COMPOSE NON- “Manual Input,” then push [ENT]. Channel 70 squelch level. (p. 63) (Example: STATION1) DISTRESS screen.
  • Page 48 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) After sending, the following screen 10. Push any [Close Call RCVD When you select a coast station is displayed. Window] in step 3, the voice channel is When you receive “ACK (Unable)” in automatically specified by the coast step 8, skip step 11, and go to step 12.
  • Page 49 DSC OPERATION D Sending an Individual acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you Select your action. can send an acknowledgement (‘Able,’ ‘Unable,’ or ‘New CH’) by using the on- screen prompts. When an Individual call is received: • Alarm sounds. •...
  • Page 50 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) D Sending an All Ships call All ships, that have DSC transceiver, 5. Select the option, then push [ENT]. Push [Call] to send the All use Channel 70 as their ‘listening (Example: Safety) ships call.
  • Page 51 DSC OPERATION D Sending a Group call 8. Push [Call] to send the Group The Group call function allows you to Rotate call. transmit a DSC call to only a specific group. Push Push [Compose Other] display the COMPOSE NON- DISTRESS screen.
  • Page 52 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) D Sending a Position Request call/Polling Request call (For only the USA version) • Send a Position Request call when Select “Address,” then push [ENT]. Push [Call] to send the call. you want to know a specific ship’s 5.
  • Page 53 DSC OPERATION D Sending a Position Request acknowledgement When a Position Request call Select your action. 8. When the Reply call is received: is received, you can send an • Alarm sounds. acknowledgement. • The following screen is displayed. When a Position Request call is received: •...
  • Page 54 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) D Sending a Polling Reply call (For only the USA version) D Sending a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress Send a Polling Reply call when a and safety calling channels should be Push [ACK] Polling Request call is received.
  • Page 55 DSC OPERATION 5. Select the Individual address, or Push [Call] to send the Test call. 8. When the acknowledgement is “Manual Input.” received: (Example: STATION1) • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed. Rotate Push Push After sending, the following screen is displayed.
  • Page 56 DSC OPERATION ■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) D Sending a Test call acknowledgement Push [ACK] When a Test call is received, you can send an acknowledgement. When a Test call is received: • Alarm sounds. 2. Push any [Alarm Off] 3.

  • Page 57: Receiving Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls [Hold]: H olds the RX call task, and When a Distress call is received: NOTE: After receiving a DSC call returns to the Main screen. • Alarm sounds. “ ” continuously blinks when the [Pause]: P auses the countdown. • T he following screen is displayed transceiver has DSC call, or an • T o restart the countdown, and the backlight blinks. unread DSC message in the Received push [Resume] • “...
  • Page 58 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) D Receiving a Distress acknowledgement D Receiving a Distress Cancel call W hen a Distress acknowledgement W hen a Distress Cancel call is sent to another ship is received: received: • Alarm sounds. • Alarm sounds. • T he following screen is displayed • T he following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. and the backlight blinks. • “ ” blinks. • “ ” blinks. DSC Task mode (pp. 29, 30) • A utomatically selects Channel 16, and then monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance.
  • Page 59 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Relay call [Hold]: H olds the RX call task, and [Ignore]*: I gnores the Call and W hen a Distress Relay call is returns to the Main screen. returns to the Main screen. received: [Pause]: P auses the countdown. * D isplayed only when • Alarm sounds. “Single” is selected in the • T o restart the countdown, • T he following screen is displayed PROCEDURE menu. push [Resume] and the backlight blinks. (p. 64) [Accept]: E nters the DSC Task • “...
  • Page 60 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) D Receiving a Distress Relay acknowledgement W hen a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received: • Alarm sounds. • “ ” blinks. • T he following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. DSC Task mode (pp. 29, 30) • A utomatically selects Channel 16, and then you should monitor it, because a coast station may require assistance. • [ PTT] is activated for voice communication via Channel 16. • R otate [CH/ENT] to view the call 2.
  • Page 61 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an Individual call [Ignore]*: I gnores the Call and NOTE: When the “Individual When you select [Accept] in step returns to the Main screen. ACK” item is set to “Auto,” the 3, you can send an acknowledgement * D isplayed only when transceiver automatically sends an in the DSC Task mode. To send the “Single” is selected in the acknowledgement. Both the TX and RX acknowledgement, go to step 4. PROCEDURE menu. calls are stored in the Transmitted and If you return to the Main screen (p. 64) Received Call Logs. (pp. 58, 59) without sending the acknowledgement, [Hold]: H olds the RX call task, go to step 7. and returns to the Main W hen an Individual call is received: screen.
  • Page 62 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) D Receiving an Individual acknowledgement When receiving “ACK (Able)”: You can make voice communication 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD H old down [PTT] to communicate. on the channel that you specified when Window] 5. P ush [Standby] to return to you sent the call. the Main screen. W hen an Individual acknowledgement “ACK (Able)” is received: • Alarm sounds. • T he following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. • Enters the DSC Task mode. • “ ”...
  • Page 63 DSC OPERATION When receiving “ACK (Unable)”: When receiving “ACK (New CH)”: You cannot make the voice 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD You can make voice communication communication. Window] on the channel that is proposed by the called station. W hen an Individual acknowledgement “ACK (Unable)” W hen an Individual is received: acknowledgement “ACK (New CH)” • Alarm sounds. is received: • T he following screen is displayed • Alarm sounds. and the backlight blinks. • T he following screen is displayed • “...
  • Page 64 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) D Receiving an All Ships call W hen an All Ships call is received: 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD [Pause]: P ush [Pause] to • Alarm sounds. pause the countdown. Window] • T he following screen is displayed • T o restart the countdown, and the backlight blinks. push [Resume] [Accept]: P ush [Accept] to • “ ” blinks. enter the DSC Task mode. • Enter the DSC Task mode 2.
  • Page 65 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Group call W hen a Group call is received: [Hold]: H olds the RX call task, • Alarm sounds. and returns to the Main • T he following screen is displayed screen. and the backlight blinks. [Pause]: P auses the countdown. • “ ” blinks. • T o restart the countdown, push [Resume] [Accept]: E nters the DSC Task mode. 2. Push any [Alarm Off] 3. S elect your action. DSC Task mode (pp.
  • Page 66 DSC OPERATION [Ignore]*: D Receiving a Test call ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) I gnores the Call and returns to the D Receiving a Position /Polling Request call* Main screen. *For only the USA version. Request call * D isplayed only when “Single” is selected in the PROCEDURE menu. (p. 64) NOTE: When “Test ACK” or “Polling NOTE: When “Position ACK” is set to [ Hold]: ACK” is set to “Auto,” the transceiver “Auto,” the transceiver automatically H olds the RX call task, and returns automatically replies to the call. Both replies to the call. Both the TX and RX to the Main screen. the TX and RX calls are stored in the calls are stored in the Transmitted and [ ACK (Unable)]:...
  • Page 67 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test acknowledgement/Position Reply call* [Ignore]*: I gnores the Call and returns to the Main screen. /Polling Reply call* *For only the USA version. * D isplayed only when 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD Example: R eceiving a Test “Single” is selected in the Window] PROCEDURE menu. acknowledgement (p. 64) [Hold]: H olds the RX call task, When a call is received: and returns to the Main • Alarm sounds.

  • Page 68: Received Call Log

    DSC OPERATION ■ Received Call log D Distress message D Other messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress messages and 50 other P ush [DSC Log] to display the P ush [DSC Log] to display the messages, and they can be used as a RECEIVED CALL LOG screen. RCVD CALL LOG screen. supplement to your logbook. • T o display the screen from the Menu • T o display the screen from the Menu screen: screen: ( [ MENU] > DSC Log > Received Call Log) ( [ MENU] > DSC Log > Received Call Log) • W hen there is an unread DSC message, 2.

  • Page 69: Transmitted Call Log

    DSC OPERATION ■ Transmitted Call log The transceiver automatically stores Push [MENU]. up to 50 transmitted calls, and the logs 2. S elect “Transmitted Call Log.” can be used as a supplement to your ( D SC Log > Transmitted Call Log) logbook. Rotate Software key functions in the TRANSMITTED CALL LOG screen: Push [Exit]: P ush to return to the Main screen. [Back]: P ush to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 70: Dsc Settings

    DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Settings Position ACK D Position Input (See page 27) Push [MENU]. Rotate D Individual ID (See page 25) 2. S elect “Auto ACK.” D Group ID (See page 26) ( D SC Settings > Auto ACK) 3. S elect the item. D Automatic ( D SC Settings > Auto ACK > Push Individual ACK) Acknowledgement ( D SC Settings > Auto ACK > You can set the Automatic Position ACK) (Default: Manual) Acknowledgment function to...
  • Page 71 DSC OPERATION D Channel Auto Switch Accept after 10 sec. D isplayed only when “Single” is selected in the PROCEDURE menu. After receiving a DSC call, the By regulation, after receiving a DSC (p. 64) transceiver remains on the current call, the transceiver changes the D isplayed only when “Multiple” is operating channel for 10 seconds. operating channel to the channel selected in the PROCEDURE menu. After that, the transceiver automatically assigned by the received DSC call. (p. 64) switches to the channel that assigned However, when this setting is set P ush [Exit] to return to the by the received DSC call. to “OFF,” the function enables the Main screen. transceiver to remain on the operating Ignore after 10 sec.* channel, even after receiving a Distress After receiving a DSC call, the call.
  • Page 72 DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Settings (Continued) D DSC data output D Setting the Alarm Status When receiving a DSC call, this • Safety • Warning function makes the transceiver send the • Routine Select whether or not to sound an alarm: DSC data from its NMEA Output port to Select whether or not to sound an alarm • When no MMSI code is entered. an external device. when receiving a Safety or Routine • W hen the position data has not been DSC call. updated for 10 minutes. • W hen the position data has not been Push [MENU]. manually updated for 4 hours. 2. S elect the item, then push [ENT]. • A fter the invalid GPS position data or ( D SC Settings > Alarm Status >...
  • Page 73 DSC OPERATION D Setting the Channel 70 Squelch level • Self-Terminate • Discrete Set the squelch level on Channel 70. Select whether or not to sound an alarm Select whether or not to sound an alarm The transceiver has 11 squelch levels when receiving the same Distress call. when receiving a DSC call while in the between 1 (loose squelch), 10 (tight squelch) and ʻOpenʼ (squelch is Radio Telephone (RT) mode or DSC Push [MENU]. Task mode. completely open). 2. S elect “Self-Terminate,” then push [ENT]. Push [MENU]. Push [MENU]. ( D SC Settings > Alarm Status > 2. S elect “Discrete,” then push [ENT]. 2. S elect “CH 70 SQL Level,” then Self-Terminate) ( D SC Settings > Alarm Status >...
  • Page 74 DSC OPERATION D Self Check Test D Selecting the DSC procedure The Self Check test function sends (For only the USA version.) transmit DSC signals to the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX Select weather or not to enable the transceiver handling more than 2 tasks and RX signals at the AF level. at same time. See page 29 and page 30 for the Push [MENU]. Single task and Multiple task details. 2. S elect “Self Check test,” then push [ENT]. Push [MENU]. ( D SC Settings > Self Check Test) 2. S elect “Procedure:,” then push Rotate [ENT]. ( D SC Settings > Procedure:) Push 3.

  • Page 75: 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 is connected to your transceiver, you can transmit an Individual DSC call to a selected AIS target, without entering the target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type is automatically set to Routine. See page 94 for connecting instructions. NOTE: To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 63) 3. P ush [DSC] to transmit an Individual DSC call to the AIS target. S elect an AIS target on the plotter, target list or danger • I f Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. list display. • I f the transceiver cannot make the call, the transponder will •...
  • Page 76 DSC OPERATION ■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder (Continued) A fter making the Individual DSC call, the transponder 6. A fter the communication is finished, push [Standby] will display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.” to return to the normal operating mode. • P ush [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you entered the Voice channel selection screen in step 2. • T he transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. [CLEAR] [DSC] TRANSPONDER 5. When the acknowledgement is received, alarm sounds. z I f the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then select the Intership channel specified in step 2. • A different Intership channel will be selected if the station you called cannot use the channel. • T o reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level. •...

  • Page 77: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Intercom 5. After releasing [Call], hold down [PTT] and speak into The optional Intercom function enables you to talk between the microphone at your normal voice level. the deck and the cabin. The optional RC-M600 command •...

  • Page 78: Using The Rx Hailer

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the RX Hailer ■ Using the Hailer The RX Hailer function enables you to hear the received You can talk without leaving the bridge by using the 2 way audio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer speaker. hailer function.

  • Page 79: Using The Horn

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Horn D Using the Automatic Foghorn 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 until the function is turned OFF. transceiver.
  • Page 80 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the horn D Using the Automatic foghorn function (Continued) Push [MENU]. 5. Push [Exit] to return to the Main screen. 2. Select “Auto Foghorn:,” and then push [ENT]. • The “ ”icon is displayed. (Horn > Auto Foghorn:) 3.

  • Page 81: Using The Voice Scrambler

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Voice Scrambler D Manual Horn function The Voice Scrambler provides private communications. In Push [MENU]. 2. Select “Manual Horn” then push [ENT]. order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must activate the scrambler function. You also need to set the (Horn >...

  • Page 82: Using The Voice Recorder

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Voice Recorder D Playback the recorded voice The transceiver has an automatic recording function that z Push [RX Play] to playback the recorded voice. can record the last 120 seconds of the receiving audio. You •...

  • Page 83: Ais Receiver

    AIS RECEIVER ■ About AIS ■ AIS Classes The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is primarily used There are 7 types of AIS stations, vessels, base stations, for collision-risk management and navigation safety. It Search and Rescue (SAR), Aids to Navigation (AtoN), automatically transmits and receives vessel information, Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART), Man such as the vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position...

  • Page 84: Function Display

    AIS RECEIVER ■ Function display q INFORMATION There are 3 types of function displays, plotter, target list and Displays the selected target’s information. danger list. Select the display type using the [Display] key. w TARGET BOX Push [MENU]. Displays the selected AIS target. 2.
  • Page 85 AIS RECEIVER D Target list screen In the plotter screen, push [Display] to enter the target • Description of the icons list screen, which shows all AIS targets being detected by the transponder. Icon Description The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your AIS target: Vessel vessel, and the closest target is located at the top of the list.

  • Page 86: About The Detail Screen

    AIS RECEIVER D Danger list screen ■ About the detail screen In the target list display, push [Display] to switch to the danger list screen, which helps you to find any dangerous The detail screen displays the information about the selected target whose CPA is within 6 nm (nautical miles) and TCPA AIS target.
  • Page 87 AIS RECEIVER D Content lists of Class A vessels’ DETAIL D Content lists of Class B vessels’ DETAIL screens screens • AIS Class • Rate Of Turn • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • MMSI Code • Bow to Antenna length •...
  • Page 88 AIS RECEIVER D Content lists of SAR targets’ DETAIL screens D Content lists of AIS-SART targets’ DETAIL screens • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • Type of AIS Target • Stern to Antenna length • MMSI Code (H: High, L: Low) •...
  • Page 89 AIS RECEIVER D Content lists of MOB targets’ DETAIL screens D Content lists of EPIRB-AIS targets’ DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Rate Of Turn • Type of AIS Target • Rate Of Turn • MMSI Code • Bow to Antenna length •...

  • Page 90: Ais Settings

    AIS RECEIVER ■ AIS Settings D AIS combo screen AIS settings can be customized from “AIS Settings” on the You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. • Push [AIS] to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the menu screen.
  • Page 91 AIS RECEIVER • Slow Warn D CPA/TCPA The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at In this menu, you can edit alarm settings for the AIS receiver. anchor or drifting is unreliable, and therefore the CPA and TCPA data may not be calculated correctly.
  • Page 92 AIS RECEIVER D CPA/TCPA (Continued) D ID BLOCKING The transceiver blocks AIS transponders that are entered • CPA, TCPA into the ID blocking list. Enter your vessel’s transponder ID Enter Closest Point of Approach (CPA) and Time to CPA or other vessel’s transponder IDs if necessary to prevent the (TCPA) values.
  • Page 93 AIS RECEIVER • Editing an ID Push [MENU]. 2. Select “ID Blocking,” then push [ENT]. (AIS Settings > ID Blocking) 3. Select the ID to edit, then push [Edit] After editing, push [Finish] to set it. • Deleting an ID Push [MENU].

  • Page 94: Menu Items

    MENU ITEMS ■ Menu items D GPS Information (p. 85) The Menu screen is constructed in a tree structure. (p. 11) D Configuration The following items are described in each section. item Ref. item Ref. Refer to the specified pages for details. Key Beep p.

  • Page 95: Gps Information

    MENU ITEMS ■ GPS Information D Key Assignment Displays the data received by the connected GPS receiver. (Configuration > Key Assignment) Assign functions to Software keys. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. See page 4 for details of the assignable key functions. Select the Software key, then push [ENT].
  • Page 96 MENU ITEMS D UTC Offset • N ot DSC Related (Configuration > UTC Offset:) (Configuration > Inactivity Timer > Not DSC Related:) Set the offset time between Universal Time Coordinated The transceiver automatically returns to the Main screen if no (UTC) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in key is pushed for this set period of time.
  • Page 97 MENU ITEMS D Speaker • D istress Related (Configuration > Speaker:) (Configuration > Inactivity Timer > Distress Related:) Select the speaker to use. (Default: Internal) The transceiver automatically returns to the Main screen if When you connect an external speaker, and the no key is pushed for this set period of time.

  • Page 98: Radio Settings

    MENU ITEMS ■ Radio Settings D Power Switch from sub unit (Configuration > Power SW from Sub Unit:) Select weather or not to turn OFF the transceiver at same D Scan Type (Except for the Dutch version) time that you turn OFF the command microphone or (Radio Settings > Scan Type) command head.
  • Page 99 MENU ITEMS D Dual/Tri-Watch D Call Channel (Except for the Dutch version) (Radio Settings > Call Channel) (Radio Settings > Dual/Tri-Watch) You can set the Call channel with your most often-used Select the watch type. (p. 24) channel for quick recall. (p. 14) (Default: Channel 16) •...
  • Page 100 MENU ITEMS D Voice Scrambler (Displayed only when a Voice scrambler unit is installed.) D FAV Settings (Radio Settings > Voice Scrambler:) (Radio Settings > FAV Settings) Set the Voice Scrambler code to between 1 and 32. Set the Favorite channel settings. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your •...

  • Page 101: Nmea Settings

    MENU ITEMS ■ NMEA Settings D NMEA 2000 (NMEA Settings > NMEA 2000) D NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used to connect (NMEA Settings > NMEA 0183) various marine devices and display units in the vessel. Select the data transfer speed for each port to receive data The transceiver can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 from external devices.
  • Page 102 MENU ITEMS ■ NMEA Settings D Compatible PGN list D NMEA 2000 (Continued) Receive The transceiver starts searching the devices connected 060160 ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer to NMEA 2000 network. 060416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management L Push [Stop Searching] to stop searching devices and 065240 ISO Commanded Address display the device list.

  • Page 103: Radio Information

    MENU ITEMS ■ Radio Information Transmit Displays your transceiver’ s information as shown below. 060416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management 059392 ISO Acknowledgement 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Acknowledge Group Function 126993 Heartbeat 126998 Configuration Information 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540...

  • Page 104: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied or optional HM-205 microphone.* * Not usable when the microphone is connected to the connector on the front panel. e EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR Connects the optional SP-37 horn speaker External speaker (+) External speaker (–) Hailer Speaker (–)
  • Page 105 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE D NMEA 0183 In/Out lines specifications z Connects to NMEA 0183 In lines of a GPS receiver for position data. SPECIFICATIONS • A GPS receiver compatible with NMEA 0183 format RMC, NMEA 0183 OUT (+) Output level: 5 V/40 mA maximum GGA, GNS, or GLL and VTG sentences is required.

  • Page 106: Antenna

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Antenna ■ Connections (Continued) D Connecting the RC-M600 A key element in the performance of any communication The RC-M600 has the same front panel as command head system is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the transceiver.

  • Page 107: Supplied Accessories

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Supplied accessories D Accessory connectors set up The accessory connectors are used on the accessory For the mounting bracket Mounting bracket cables. Knob bolts Flat washers (M5) Screws (M5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5) ACC Cable Microphone Screws (5×20 mm) Nuts (M5) Sponges Accessory connectors...

  • Page 108: Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiverenablesoverheadorflatmounting. • M ount the transceiver securely with the 5 supplied (M5 × 20) screws to a surface that is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.

  • Page 109: Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ MB-132 installation 3. Attach clamps on both sides of the transceiver using 2 supplied (M5 × 8 mm) bolts. L Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver’s An optional MB-132 is used to mount the flush mount kit body.

  • Page 110: Microphone Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Microphone installation D Installation Connect the optional HM-195* or HM-229 to the transceiver Connect the OPC-2384 and OPC-1540. using the supplied OPC-2384 2. Connect the other side of the OPC-2384 to the conversion cable the OPC-1540 that comes with the command microphone connector, and tighten the nut.
  • Page 111 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base 5 mm, inch 2 mm, inch Gasket...

  • Page 112: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications • Maximum frequency All stated specifications are subject to change without notice deviation: ±5 kHz or obligation. • Spurious emissions: Less than –70 dBc (High) Less than –56 dBc (Low) IC-M605 • Adjacent channel power: More than 70 dB D General •...
  • Page 113 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS IC-M605EURO (According to EN301 025) D General D Receiver • Frequency coverage: TX 156.000 ~ 161.600 MHz • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne RX 156.000 ~ 163.425 MHz • Sensitivity: 156.525 MHz (CH70/DSC) –5 dBµ emf (typical) (20 dB SINAD) •...

  • Page 114: Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options D Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 250 (9.8) D Command head and cables • RC-M600 command head The command head with the same front panel as the transceiver. Mounting bracket, microphone, and a 10 meter (32.8 feet) connection cable included. •...
  • Page 115 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS • OPC-2384 • UT-112 conversion cable voice scrambler unit The cable to connect the transceiver and HM-195 or Ensures private communications. 32 codes are selectable. HM-229. Not available in some countries. Ask your service center or technical dealer for installation •...

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver p. 94 not turn ON. and power supply. • Blown fuse. • Repair the problem, and then replace p.
  • Page 117 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Sensitivity is too low, • The antenna is defective or the coaxial • Repair the problem and then reconnect p. 94 and only strong signals cable connector is shorted or cut. to the antenna connector. can be heard.

  • Page 118: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M605 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 156.050 160.650 156.325 160.925 157.225 161.825 19A 156.950 156.950 156.050 156.050 66A*...
  • Page 119 CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M605EURO • 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 60 156.025 160.625 70* 156.525 156.525 80 157.025 161.625 1019 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650...
  • Page 120 CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M605EURO • USA channels (For only the UK version.) 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 *...

  • Page 121: Information

    INFORMATION ■ About CE and DOC ■ Disposal Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your versions of IC-M605EURO which have the product, literature, or packaging reminds “CE” symbol on the product, comply with you that in the European Union, all electrical...

  • Page 122: Index

    INDEX Configuration DSC Settings ......... 60 Accessories Inactivity Timer ........86 Alarm Status ........62 Accessory connectors set up ....97 Internal Speaker ......87, 88 Automatic Acknowledgement .... 60 Speaker Microphone........ 6 Key Assignment ........85 Channel 70 Squelch leve ....63 Supplied Accessories......
  • Page 123 INDEX Menu items ..........84 Position Request Call ......56 Test acknowledgement ...... 57 Group ID deleting ........26 AIS settings..........80 Test call ..........56 Group ID entering ........26 CPA/TCPA .......... 81 Sending ID blocking ......... 82 Distress call ........31 North up/COG UP ......
  • Page 124 INDEX NMEA 0183 ..........91 Time entry ..........27 NMEA 2000 ..........91 Time-out Timer (TOT) function ....18 Transmitted Call log ........59 Compatible PGN list ......92 Normal scan ..........22 Transmitting ..........18 Tri-watch ............ 24 Troubleshooting ........106 Operating rules ..........
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