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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM801 E...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    We want to take a couple of moments of your time to structions for the IC-M801E. thank you for making the IC-M801E your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS “technology first.”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY When your ship requires assistance, contact other ships and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call using dig- ital selective calling on an emergency frequency. When immediate help is needed When potential problems exist q Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until the q Push [DSC] to select DSC watch mode, if neces- short beeps become one long beep, to send the sary.

  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE I How to set a Channel/Group The IC-M801E has up to 160 user-programmable, 249 ITU SSB duplex, 124 ITU SSB simplex and 662 ITU FSK duplex channels. D D Using the group and channel selectors q Rotate [GRP] to select the desired group.

  • Page 5: I Audio Output/Squelch Adjustment

    QUICK REFERENCE I Audio output/squelch adjustment D D Audio output level ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust audio output level. × NOTE: Connect the handset/microphone and make sure that no “ ” and “ ” indicators are displayed during audio level adjustment, otherwise, audio may not be output.

  • Page 6: I Basic Voice Transmission And Reception

    QUICK REFERENCE I Basic voice transmission and reception D D Receiving a signal q Select the desired channel via [GRP] and [CH], or • RF gain level Push [F], [6 ] to enter the RF gain adjust- keypad. • Turn ON/OFF the squelch function or adjust the ment mode, then rotate [CH] to adjust the gain.

  • Page 7: I Receiving A Dsc

    QUICK REFERENCE I Receiving a DSC ➥ For waiting for a DSC call, such as an individual or group call on the desired frequencies, push [DSC] to enter DSC watching mode. • Monitoring the frequencies, 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0 and 16804.5 kHz, for distress, ur- gency, etc., no operation is necessary with the trans- ceiver.
  • Page 8 QUICK REFERENCE D D Regular distress call t Verify your position and the UTC time, then push q Push [DSC] to enter DSC watch mode. [ENT]. • When no NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 data is applied to [GPS], your position and UTC time should be input in this step. - Use the keypad and [CH] when changing your posi- tion or the time.

  • Page 9: Operating Rules And Guidelines

    OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES Before transmitting, monitor the channel you wish to use so as to avoid interrupting transmissions al- ready in progress. • CALL PROCEDURE • LOGS Calls must be properly identified and the time limit q All distress, emergency and safety calls must be must be respected.

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Controller (RC-25E) Function display (pgs. 6, 7) DISTRESS q DISTRESS SWITCH [DISTRESS] (p. 17) i RX/CLARITY SWITCH [RX CLAR ➥ After pushing [F], turns the clarity function ON Push for 5 sec. (approx.) to make a distress call. and OFF.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ Inputs numeral “8” for channel number !2 FREQUENCY/CHANNEL SWITCH [FREQ/CH] ➥ Selects indication type: (p. 8) input, etc. ➥ Inputs “8,” “T,” “U,” “V,” “t,” “u” or “v” for When channel comment indication is ON; channel comment input. switches channel comment indication ON and ➥...

  • Page 12: I Main Unit

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Main unit q GROUND TERMINAL i MODEM CONNECTOR [AF/MOD] (pgs. 50, 59) IMPORTANT! Connects a ship’s ground. See Connects to an NBDP (Narrow Band Direct Print- page 51 for details. ing) or FAX system via a D-sub 9-pin cable. w DC POWER TERMINALS (pgs.

  • Page 13: I Handset (Hs-98)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Handset (HS-98) Cradle Handset q SPEAKER SWITCH w HANDSET CONNECTOR Toggle the connected external speaker output ON Connects to [MIC] connector on the remote con- and OFF when pick the handset up. troller. (p. 49) • When the switch is set to “ ”...

  • Page 14: I Lcd Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I LCD screen The IC-M801E has 2 indication types, one is channel name indication and the other is frequency indication. These indication types can be switched with a push of a button, depending on set mode’s setting. See pages 8 and 44 for display type settings.

  • Page 15: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION q RECEIVE INDICATOR !2 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 11) “ ” appears when signals are received or the “ ” appears when the noise blanker function is ac- squelch is open. tivated. w TUNE INDICATOR !3 SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 11) “...

  • Page 16: Selecting A Channel/Frequency

    SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY I Selecting a channel The transceiver has 160 user channels and ITU chan- nels. However, the number of user channels can be optionally restricted. D D Display selection FREQUENCY indication CHANNEL indication NOTE: Channel name may not ap- (alphanumeric) pear during frequency indication depending on ini- tial set mode setting.
  • Page 17 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY D D Using the keypad [EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 158 Direct channel selection via the keypad is available for quick channel selection. q Enter the desired channel number via the keypad. • Pushing [CE] clears input digits and retrieves the chan- nel.

  • Page 18: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT I Basic voice transmit and receive q Check the following in advance. w Rotate [GRP] and [CH] to select the desired chan- ➥ Handset or microphone is connected. nel to be received. ➥ No “ ” indication. •...

  • Page 19: I Functions For Receive

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT I Functions for receive D D Squelch function The squelch function detects signals with voice com- ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides quiet stand-by. When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch should be turned OFF.

  • Page 20: I Fsk Operation

    • Adjustable between ±150 Hz in 10 Hz steps. D D Tuner through function In the combination with IC-M801E and optional AT- 141, the tuner through function can be used. By bypassing the tuner unit, the receiver gain in par- ticular frequency band may be improved depending on your antenna element length.

  • Page 21: Channel Name Programming

    CHANNEL NAME PROGRAMMING Up to 8-character channel names can be assigned for NOTE: The display type must be set to “ each user and ITU channel. This may be helpful for in- ” to display/program the channel names in ini- dicating the frequency usage, ship name, etc.

  • Page 22: Dsc Preparation

    DSC PREPARATION I MMSI code programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: This operation is not available when the MMSI code DSC self ID) code can be programmed. has been programmed by your dealer. The code re- programming cannot be performed. This code is dis- played during DSC watch mode.

  • Page 23: I Position And Time Programming

    DSC PREPARATION I Position and time programming When no position and the UTC IMPORTANT! (Universal Time Coordi- time data in NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 format, such Manually programmed position and time data will be nated) as from a GPS receiver, etc., is applied to [GPS] con- held for 23.5 hours only, and “...

  • Page 24: Call Procedure

    CALL PROCEDURE I Distress call A distress call should be transmitted if in the opinion of NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR the Master, the ship or person is in distress and re- SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. quires immediate assistance.
  • Page 25 CALL PROCEDURE D D Simple distress call NOTE: • Distress alert (simple operation) contains (default); Distress nature : Undesignated distress. Position data : According to the displayed information. • Distress call repeats every 3.5–4.5 min., until receiving an acknowledgement. q Confirm a distress call is not being received. e After transmitting the call, the transceiver is set to w Lift up the distress switch cover, push [DISTRESS] the phone emergency frequency automatically...
  • Page 26 CALL PROCEDURE D D Regular distress call NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR Transmit a distress call after selecting “ ” SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. in the DSC menu. DISTRESS CALLS CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
  • Page 27 CALL PROCEDURE D D When no acknowledgement is received D D After receiving an acknowledgement call If no acknowledgement is received, the emergency The following should commence your voice transmis- alarm will sound continuously. In this case, the IC- sion after receiving a distress acknowledgement from M801E automatically transmits the distress call again a coast station (or another ship).

  • Page 28: I Individual Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Individual call When you use DSC for general selective calling, per- form as follows. D Operation outline DSC menu Address ID selection Manual ID input Ç Ç Ç Traffic frequency selection 1 Traffic frequency selection 2 Call frequency selection 1 Ç...
  • Page 29 CALL PROCEDURE D D Individual call operation q Push [MODE t Rotate [CH] to select the desired pre-programmed ] to select the DSC menu. w Rotate [CH] to select “ ,” then calling frequency, or “ ” then push push [ENT]. [ENT].
  • Page 30 D Individual call operation— continued ✔ CONVENIENT! i When receiving an acknowledgement, the display The IC-M801E has DSC TX memory. You can store shows the received ID code, or the called station often used DSC calling conditions for quick and sim- name.

  • Page 31: I Group Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Group call When you use DSC for calling the desired ship’s group, use “Group” menu. q Push [MODE t Rotate [CH] to select the desired pre-programmed ] to select the DSC menu. w Rotate [CH] to select “ ”...

  • Page 32: I Geographical Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Geographical call Use the geographical call when urgency or safety mes- sage announcement is necessary to the ships in the particular area. q Push [MODE y Rotate [CH] to select the desired pre-programmed ] to select the DSC menu. w Rotate [CH] to select the “...
  • Page 33 CALL PROCEDURE ✔ For your information— Area input o After sending the call, the transceiver selects the When using the ‘Geographical’ for distress relay call set traffic frequency automatically. with “Area” selection, your original position is always the upper left hand corner in the world map as in the following illustration.

  • Page 34: I Semi/Auto (Telephone) Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Semi/Auto (telephone) call The frequency for telephone call use are specified by a coast station, therefore, two calls/acknowledgements are usually necessary before making a telephone call. q Push [MODE ] to select the DSC menu. • When “ ”...
  • Page 35 CALL PROCEDURE • When the telephone call is unsucceeded, “Can’t con- • When “ ” is selected, enter the desired nect” screen is displayed as below. transmit and receive call frequency via the keypad. !1 Communicate normal way. o The calling stand-by screen is displayed as follows, •...

  • Page 36: I Test Call

    CALL PROCEDURE I Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety call- ing frequencies (such as 2187.5 kHz) should be avoided as much as possible by using other methods. When testing on the distress/safety frequency is un- avoidable, it should be indicated that these are test transmissions.

  • Page 37: When Receiving A Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I To receive a DSC call The independent built-in DSC receiver circuit in the IC- However, “routine” and “group” calls on the other fre- M801E scans all distress/safety frequencies, therefore, quencies are received via the transceiver’s receiver the “distress,”...

  • Page 38: I Received Information

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Received information When receiving a DSC call, the received format spec- ifier and its contents are memorized into the RX mem- ory. Distress calls (including other calls with a distress category) are stored separately from other calls. Up to 20 distress and up to 20 other calls can be mem- orized.

  • Page 39: I Distress Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Distress call q When receiving a distress call, an emergency r Select the received distress call memory channel alarm sounds and the display below appears. to check the position of the ship in distress. ➥ Push [FREQ/CH] then [RX ] to select “...
  • Page 40 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL D Distress relay call operation— continued t Select the nearest coast station code, then push i Verify the position and time of the ship’s in distress, [ENT]. then push [ENT]. • Use [CH] to select the coast station code when pre-pro- •...

  • Page 41: I Distress Relay Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Distress relay call q When receiving a distress relay call, an emergency D D Distress relay acknowledgement call alarm sounds and the display below appears. operation The distress relay acknowledgement call can be made only when distress relay call is received. q After receiving a distress relay call, push [FREQ/CH] to return to DSC watch mode.

  • Page 42: I Semi/Auto (Telephone) Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Semi/Auto (telephone) call q When receiving a telephone call, beeps sound and D D Answering condition selection the transceiver selects the communication fre- In the default setting, the transceiver connects to the quency automatically. telephone call automatically, that described at left. •...

  • Page 43: I Group Call

    Push [FREQ/CH] to return to DSC watch mode. I Geographical area call NOTE: The IC-M801E will not function for the geo- graphical call when your position is out of the spec- ified area.

  • Page 44: I Individual Call

    WHEN RECEIVING A CALL I Individual call When receiving an Individual call, beeps may sound (or the emergency alarm depending on the category) and the display below appears. Calling station’s name appears when the same ID is preprogrammed. You must send back an acknowledgement to the call- ing station in such cases.

  • Page 45: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory description The IC-M801E has several kinds of memories as fol- 10 DSC transmission memory channels allow you to lows: set often used format specifiers and contents such as for routine calls, group calls, etc. • Address and group ID code memories (p. 38) •...

  • Page 46: Dsc Menu Operation

    DSC MENU OPERATION I General Up to 100 ID codes with frequency and name can be In addition, the following settings/operation are avail- programmed in MENU mode for easy recall during able in DSC setup menu. DSC call setting. • Manual position/time setting (p. 15) •...

  • Page 47: I Frequency Input

    DSC MENU OPERATION I Frequency input A total of 50 frequency pairs can be programmed as NOTE: Up to 6 pairs of frequencies only can be as- “Call frequency,” “Traffic frequency” or “Scan fre- signed as a scan frequency. They are scanned dur- quency.”...

  • Page 48: I Verifying Self-Id

    ] to return to DSC watch mode, or push [FREQ/CH] to return to the select screen. I Self testing According to regulations, the IC-M801E has a self test- ing capability to check the internal AFSK encoder and decoder circuits without signal transmission via the transceiver.

  • Page 49: I Memory Reading/Deleting

    DSC MENU OPERATION I Memory reading/deleting q During setup select menu indication, rotate [CH] to e Operate as follows: ➥ When reading the memory contents only; select the desired memory item then push [ENT]. • Push [DSC] to select DSC watch mode. •...

  • Page 50: Set Mode

    SET MODE I Quick set mode D D Entering quick set mode [MODE q Push [F] then [MODE ] to enter quick set mode. • Select voice or e-mail operation mode in advance. w Rotate [GRP] to select the desired item. e Rotate [CH] to set the values or conditions for the selected item.

  • Page 51: I Initial Set Mode

    SET MODE I Initial set mode Initial set mode operation is used for programming in- NOTE: Selection of some of the set mode items de- frequently changed values, conditions or functions. scribed here are not available on some transceiver versions. D D Entering set mode q Turn the power OFF, if the transceiver is powered w While pushing [MODE...
  • Page 52 SET MODE D D Initial set mode items (continued) Scan speed This item adjusts the scan speed (rate at which chan- nels are searched). The scan speed can be set from 1 to 10 with “1” being the fastest and “10” being the slowest.
  • Page 53 SET MODE D D Initial set mode items (continued) FSK polarity Normal and reverse polarities are available for FSK operations. This item allows you to select one of these polarities. ÇÇ • : Key open=space; Key close=mark (default) • : Key open=mark; Key close=space CW break-in function The CW break-in function (in A1A mode) toggles transmit and receive with CW keying.
  • Page 54 SET MODE D D Initial set mode items (continued) REMOTE connector interface This item selects the interface format for [REMOTE] connector. (default: ÇÇ Modulation input/output selection This item selects the input/output terminal for signals to/from an external unit, such as a TNC (Terminal Node Controller).
  • Page 55 SET MODE DSC data out This item selects the DSC and DSE data output to the connected external unit, such as PC, plotter, to [RE- MOTE] when receiving a DSC call. ÇÇ • : No data is output even when a DSC call is received.

  • Page 56: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied with IC-M801E. q Handset …………………………………………… 1 w External speaker ………………………………… 1 e Mounting bracket kit for remote controller … 1 set r Mounting bracket kit for speaker …………… 1 set t Mounting angles for main unit ………………...

  • Page 57: I Basic Connections

    The IC-M801E has a high-stability oven-heater type crystal oscillator, and the oscillator’s heater is con- nected to the DC power terminals directly, it keeps its temperature to at the specified level even if the...

  • Page 58: I Advanced Connections

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Advanced connections 12 V or 24 V battery Position and UTC time data (NMEA0183) Printer (IBM ® centronics or compatible) Modem, NBDP (Narrow Band Direct Printing), FAX systems Personal computer CAUTION: Any connected external unit, such as PC, printer, etc., must be properly grounded.

  • Page 59: I Ground Connection

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Ground connection The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an Best ground points adequate RF ground connection. Otherwise, the over- • External ground plate all efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner in- • Copper screen stallation will be reduced.

  • Page 60: I Power Source

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Power source The transceiver requires a regulated DC power of • Weatherproof cap attachment 13.2 V and at least 60 A, or 26.4 V and at least 30 A, Attach the supplied weatherproof cap for each posi- depending on version.

  • Page 61: I Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Mounting D Mounting location CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and handset or Select a location that provides easy access to the con- microphone at least 1 meter away from your ship’s troller for navigation safety, has good ventilation and is magnetic navigation compass.

  • Page 62: Hex Head Bolts (M6×50)

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D D Mounting angle attachment w Attach the mounting angles using with the supplied q Attach the supplied rubber feet to the mounting hex head bolts , flat and spring washers as (M6×15) angle, if desired. illustrated below. Hex head bolt (M6×15) Spring washer Flat washer...

  • Page 63: I Using The Optional Mb-108

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Using the optional MB-108 CAUTION! WEAR GLOBES when in- The optional MB-108 mounting bracket is available for stalling the MB-108. mounting the transceiver’s main unit. The MB-108 al- lows you to one-touch attachment/detachment capa- Edges of the MB-108 may be sharp and may easily bilities.

  • Page 64: I Using The Optional Mb-75

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Using the optional MB-75 The optional MB-75 flush mount is available for mount- CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and handset or ing the controller and speaker to a flat surface such as microphone at least 1 meter away from your ship’s an instrument panel.

  • Page 65: I Transceiver Dimensions

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Transceiver dimensions...

  • Page 66: I Fuse Replacement

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Fuse replacement The transceiver has 2 fuses to protect internal circuitry. CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from If the transceiver stops functioning, check the fuses the transceiver when changing a fuse. below. • DC-DC converter unit ……………………… FGB 5 A •...

  • Page 67: I Connector Information

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Connector information MICROPHONE Pin Pin name Description Specification MIC+ Audio input from the mic element. Input impedance : 2.4 kΩ No connection. AF output controlled with [VOL]. Ground for AF1. PTT switch input. When grounded, transmits. Connected to the ground.
  • Page 68 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION I Connector information (continued) REMOTE Pin name Description STROBE Outputs a strobe pulse after data output. 2–9 DATA1–8 Outputs 8-bit parallel data. Input port for the connected printer. ACKNLG “Low” pulse signal is applied from the printer during the printer accepts data input. Input port for the connected printer.

  • Page 69: Frequency Programming

    FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING I Frequency selection D D Using the channel selector q Select a channel which is programmed near the e Rotate [GRP] to select the digit for tuning. • Under-bar shows the selected digit. frequency you want to receive. w Push [RX ] to select the frequency selection CLAR...

  • Page 70: I Programming A Frequency

    FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING I Programming a frequency D D Receive frequency r Push [MODE q Select the desired channel to be programmed. ] several times to select the de- sired operating mode (type of emission). • Channel 1 to 160 (maximum) are programmable. w Push [RX ] to select the frequency selection CLAR...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • General • Transmitter • Frequency coverage • Output power (Unit: MHz) Receive 0.5–29.9999 1.6–3.9999 MHz 85 W p-p Transmit 1.6–2.9999 4.0–4.9999 4.0–27.5000 MHz 125 W p–p 6.0–6.9999 8.0–8.9999 • Spurious emission : 43 dB below peak output power 12.0–13.9999 16.0–17.9999 •...

  • Page 72: Options

    OPTIONS AT-141 RC-25E SP-24E HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER REMOTE CONTROLLER EXTERNAL SPEAKER Matches the transceiver to a long wire Same as that supplied remote with the Same as that supplied with the trans- antenna with a minimum of insertion loss. transceiver.

  • Page 73: Template

    TEMPLATE I Remote controller (RC-25E) ″ 110 mm; 4 ⁄ ″ 92 mm; 3 ⁄ 4–R11...

  • Page 75: I Speaker (Sp-24E)

    TEMPLATE I Speaker (SP-24E) ″ 110 mm; 4 ⁄ ″ 92 mm; 3 ⁄ 4–R11...

  • Page 77: About Ce

    EN 60945 2002 EN 60950-1 (2001) + A11 (2004) Signature CE Versions of the IC-M801E which dis- This warning symbol indicates that this play the “CE” symbol on the serial num- equipment operates in non-harmonised ber seal, comply with the essential...
  • Page 78 MEMO...
  • Page 79 MEMO...
  • Page 80 Phone: +34 (93) 590 26 70 Fax: +34 (93) 589 04 46 URL: http//www.icomcanada.com URL: http//www.icomspain.com E-mail: info@icomcanada.com E-mail: icom@icomspain.com Icom (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Icom (UK) Ltd. A.B.N. 88 006 092 575 Unit 9, Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K. Unit 1/103, Garden Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3168,...

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