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Icom IC-M400BB Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM400BB
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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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM400BB 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.

  • Page 2: Important

    FOREWORD IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M400BB carefully and completely is designed and built with Icom’s before using the transceiver. vhf marine transceiver state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL care, this product should provide you with years of trouble- —...

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    (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: Radio Operator Warning

    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.

  • Page 5: Avertissement Pour Les Opérateurs Radio

    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 DE omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas...

  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION COUNTRY CODE LIST • ISO 3166-1 • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Country Codes Country Codes limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Austria Liechtenstein FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, surfaces.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................. i Mounting the transceiver ..........8 ■ IMPORTANT ................i Antenna ................8 ■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i Microphone installation ..........9 ■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......11–12 INSTALLATION NOTE ............ii Specifications .............11 ■...

  • Page 9: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES 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.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION MMSI code programming ■ The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. ID) code can be programmed at power ON. After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically The code is programmed by using the HM-195.

  • Page 11: Atis Code Programming

    PREPARATION ATIS code programming ■ (For Dutch version transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification Sys- Repeat step e to enter all 10 digits. tem) code can be programmed at power ON. After entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically The code is programmed by using the HM-195.

  • Page 12: Ais Transponder

    AIS TRANSPONDER 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 13: Ais Transponder

    AIS TRANSPONDER 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 14: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Connections ■ 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. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA Connects to the HM-195. leads, external speaker leads and PA speaker leads, cover NOTE: For those who purchased the IC-M400BB and HM-195 the connector and leads with an adhesive tape, as shown separately.

  • Page 16: Supplied Accessories

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Supplied accessories Mounting the transceiver ■ ■ Using the supplied template on the leaflet, mount the IC- DC power cable Flat washers (M5) Screws (5×20 mm) M400BB securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm (OPC-891A) thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 4 supplied Spring washers (M5)

  • Page 17: Microphone Installation

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Microphone installation ■ Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. Drill holes at these marks. Install the mounting base using the supplied screws, as shown below.

  • Page 18: Connections And Maintenance

    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base Gasket...

  • Page 19: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications ■ General • Spurious emissions • Frequency coverage European versions : Less than 0.25 µW European versions : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz USA versions : Less than –70 dBc (High) Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz Less than –56 dBc (Low) USA versions : Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz Receiver...

  • Page 20: Options

    Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor- mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

  • Page 21: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST • International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.550 156.550 157.050 161.650 156.075 160.675 156.575 156.575 157.075 161.675 156.100 160.700...

  • Page 22: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST • USA channels 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 156.050 160.650 157.050 161.650 156.475 156.425 157.325 157.325 156.050 156.050 21A 157.050 157.050 156.425...

  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver and p. 6 not turn ON. power supply. ⁄1 * Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. •...
  • Page 24 < Intended Country of Use > A-7055D-1EX-q Printed in Japan 2012-2013 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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