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Icom iC-M91D Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM91D...

  • Page 2: Important

    FOREWORD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M91D WORD DEFINITION are designed and built with Icom’s vhf marine transceiver Personal death, serious injury or an ex- RDANGER! state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper plosion may occur.

  • Page 3: In Case Of Emergency

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. on Channel 70. USING CHANNEL 16 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE...

  • Page 4: Recommendation

    RECOMMENDATION PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH connect the transceiver to an WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the trans- AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric ceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoper- shock.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: MAKE SURE BE CAREFUL! the flexible antenna, bat- The IC-M91D meets IPX7* requirements tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans- for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof pro- attachment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 BASIC OPERATION ..........12–17 FOREWORD ................. i IMPORTANT ................i Channel selection ............12 ■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i Call channel programming .........13 ■ FEATURES ................i Adjusting the volume level ..........14 ■ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........ii Adjusting the squelch level .........14 ■...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    13 TROUBLESHOOTING ...........89 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......90–91 Specifications .............90 ■ Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- Options ...............91 ■ porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, 15 CHANNEL LIST ............92...

  • Page 8: Operating Rules

    OPERATING RULES Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls is not required for safety purposes.

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Supplied accessories ■ Handstrap Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger AC adapter Pass the handstrap through (with 2 screws) (Not supplied or the loop on the back side of different type may be the transceiver as illustrated supplied, depending on the version) at right.

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Battery pack To remove the battery pack: NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot- the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, as shown below.

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top, side and rear panels ■ q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects to the supplied antenna. w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 88) Connects to the optional external speaker-microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-microphone is not used.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and rear panels (Continued) ■ i CHANNEL 16 KEY [16/C] Push to select Channel 16. ( p. 12) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. ➥ (p. 12) Hold down for 3 seconds to enter the Call channel ➥...

  • Page 13: Softkeys

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Softkeys ■ The desired functions as described below can be assigned in the Menu screen. Favorite channel [ ] (p. 19) Scan [ ]* (p. 18) Push to set or clear the displayed channel as a Favorite Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan. ➥...

  • Page 14: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display Softkeys (Continued) ■ ■ Navigation [ ] (p. 72) r t y u i After holding down [MOB], or in the MOB or Waypoint list screen, push this key to start navigating to the selected position. Compass [ ] (p.
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION t DUPLEX ICON (p. 13) !3 KEY ICONS (p. 9) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. Shows the programmed function of the softkeys on the front panel. y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 19) !4 TIME ZONE INDICATOR Appears while a Favorite (TAG) channel is selected.

  • Page 16: Softkey Function

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Softkey function Function Display (Continued) ■ ■ !5 POSITION INDICATOR Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. Shows the current position when valid GPS data is re- ➥ When the key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed ceived or the position is manually programmed.

  • Page 17: 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 selected, and then push [ENTER] to set it.

  • Page 18: Atis Code Programming

    PREPARATION ATIS code programming ■ (For Dutch and German versions) 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 selected, and then push [ENTER] to set it.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Channel selection ■ Call channel IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch*. life and operation.

  • Page 20: Call Channel Programming

    BASIC OPERATION Channel group selection Call channel programming ■ There are preprogrammed international channels for the IC- M91D. For U.K. transceiver version, there are preprogrammed You can program the call channel with your most often-used U.S.A. channels in addition to International channels. For channels in each channel group for quick recall.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume Level

    BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the volume level Receiving and transmitting ■ ■ CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [∫]/ the transceiver. [√]/[Ω]/[≈] keys. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON. q Push [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment Set the volume and squelch levels with [VOL/SQL].

  • Page 22: Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION Lock function Receiving and transmitting (Continued) ■ ■ IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit- This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], ted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold [DISTRESS] and [ ]) to prevent accidental channel changes the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth and function access.

  • Page 23: Aquaquake Water Draining Function

    BASIC OPERATION AquaQuake water draining Channel name programming ■ ■ function Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . from the speaker grill.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Channel name programming ■ Repeat step e to input all characters. Push [ Ω]/[≈]/[∫]/[√] to select “FINISH,” then push [EN- TER] to set and return to the previous screen.

  • Page 25: Scan Operation (Except For The Dutch Version)

    SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) Scan types ■ Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scan- Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a ning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan scanning, such as those for digital communication use.

  • Page 26: Setting Favorite Channels

    SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version) Setting Favorite channels Starting a scan ■ ■ For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as Fa- First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan re- vorite channels, or clear “ for unwanted channels.

  • Page 27: Dualwatch/Triwatch

    DUALWATCH/TRIWATCH Description Operation ■ ■ Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch* in the Menu screen. (p. 78) Y](CH) or [Z](CH) to select the desired operating another channel; Tri-watch* monitors Channel 16 and the Push [ call channel while receiving another channel.

  • Page 28: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION DSC address ID ■ Programming Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as- After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. signed a name of up to 10 characters. •...

  • Page 29: D Programming Group Id

    DSC OPERATION Programming Group ID Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it. • The Group ID name programming screen is displayed. ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID MENU (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) Push [ADD].
  • Page 30 DSC OPERATION Deleting Individual/Group ID Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL TINGS menu. ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. • Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. ➪...

  • Page 31: Position And Time Programming

    DSC OPERATION Position and time programming ■ A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time. If no GPS data is received, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. • Manual programming is disabled while GPS data is re- ceived.

  • Page 32: Distress Call

    DSC OPERATION Distress call ■ A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the NOTE: The distress call is paused for up to 15 seconds Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires im- when no valid position data is received.

  • Page 33: D Regular Call

    DSC OPERATION Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- While lifting up the key cover on the back side of the trans- tress call. ceiver, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call.
  • Page 34 DSC OPERATION When no GPS data is received or invalid data is received, After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- and both position and time have been manually pro- knowledgment call. grammed, the screen as shown below appears. Edit your •...
  • Page 35 DSC OPERATION Distress cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- The Distress cancel call is transmitted. CEL]. Channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [CONTINUE]. • Report your situation using the microphone. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating •...

  • Page 36: Transmitting Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting DSC calls ■ About Manual Inputting: To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 63) • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •...
  • Page 37 DSC OPERATION Y](CH)/[Z](CH), Select a desired intership channel using [ Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- then push [ENTER]. ceived. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. • The transceiver waits on channel 70 for 10 secconds, then alter- nately monitors channel 70 and the operating channel.
  • Page 38 DSC OPERATION Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is re- When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- ceived, beeps sound and the screen below is displayed. knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or ‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick ACK).
  • Page 39 DSC OPERATION Select one of three options, then push [ENTER]. The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. • Able to Comply : Make an acknowledgment call without any changes. The screens shown below are displayed. •...

  • Page 40: Transmitting A Group Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Group call Manual ACK: The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. to only a specific group. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK MENU Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) ➪...
  • Page 41 DSC OPERATION About Manual Inputting: Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. Enter a desired group ID in the following way: • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. • Select a desired number using [Ω]/[≈]. •...

  • Page 42: D Transmitting An All Ships Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting an All Ships call All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their A confirmation screen appears. ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to • Confirm the call contents. these ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL”...

  • Page 43: D Transmitting A Test Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan- About Manual Inputting: nels should be avoided as much as possible. When testing on Enter a desired address ID in the following way: a distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should indicate •...
  • Page 44 DSC OPERATION When the acknowledgement call is received, beeps sound Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. and the following screen is displayed. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. After the Test call has been transmitted, the following Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen screen is displayed.

  • Page 45: D Transmitting A Test Acknowledgement Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. when receiving a Test call.
  • Page 46 DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK MENU (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) •...

  • Page 47: D Transmitting A Position Reply Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Reply call • Push [INFO] to display the Position Request call information. Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. is received. When the “POSITION ACK”...
  • Page 48 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. DSC Calls Position Reply ➪ ➪ MENU (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) •...
  • Page 49 DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report • Push [INFO] to display the Position Report Request call informa- tion. Request call is received. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. Quick Reply: When a Position Report Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed.
  • Page 50 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- played. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply MENU Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) •...

  • Page 51: D Transmitting A Polling Reply Call

    DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Reply call Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is • Push [INFO] to display the Polling Request call information. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. received. When the “POSITION ACK”...
  • Page 52 DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply MENU mode. (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) •...

  • Page 53: Receiving Dsc Calls

    DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls ■ [INFO] Receiving a Distress Call ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) When a Distress Call is received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS” pops up and the LCD backlight ➥...
  • Page 54 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement [INFO] When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is received: ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.

  • Page 55: D Receiving A Distress Relay Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Call [INFO] When a Distress Relay call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD back- light blinks.
  • Page 56 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement [INFO] When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 58) ➥ “RCVD DIST RELAY ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight blinks.

  • Page 57: D Receiving An Individual Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving an Individual Call [IGN] When an Individual Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating ➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight mode.

  • Page 58: D Receiving A Group Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving a Group Call [IGN] When a Group Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD GROUP CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may ing mode.

  • Page 59: D Receiving An All Ships Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships Call [IGN] When an All Ships Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight may ing mode.

  • Page 60: Receiving A Geographical Area Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving a Geographical Area Call [IGN] When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ing mode.

  • Page 61: D Receiving A Position Request Call

    DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Request Call [IGN] When a Position Request Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.
  • Page 62 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Report Call [EXIT] When a Position Report Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.

  • Page 63: D Receiving A Polling Request Call

    DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call [IGN] When a Polling Request call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.

  • Page 64: D Receiving A Test Call

    DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Call [IGN] When a Test Call is received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ing mode. ➥ “RCVD TEST CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for •...

  • Page 65: Received Call Log

    DSC OPERATION Received Call log Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call ■ When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes- “RCVD TEST ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for ➥...
  • Page 66 DSC OPERATION Other messages Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. Push [ p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push [EN- TER]. DSC Calls Received Call Log...

  • Page 67: Transmitted Call Log

    DSC OPERATION Transmitted Call log ■ Push [ p] or [q] to scroll the message contents. • The stored message has various information, depending on the The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted DSC call type. calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log- •...

  • Page 68: Dsc Settings

    DSC OPERATION DSC Settings ■ D Position Input Push [ p] or [q] to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then (See page 24) D Add Individual ID/Group ID push [ENTER]. (See pages 21 and 22) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu. D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 23) D Automatic Acknowledgement...

  • Page 69: Channel 16 Switch Function

    DSC OPERATION D Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv- Auto (No Delay) : After receiving a Distress call, and er switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, [ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation when this setting is set to “OFF,”...

  • Page 70: Channel 70 Squelch Level

    DSC OPERATION D Alarm D Channel 70 Squelch level Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat- Set the squelch level on Channel 70. egory or Status. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN. q Enter “ALARM”...

  • Page 71: Dsc Operation

    DSC OPERATION D DSC Loop Test D Channel 70 Watch function The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to Select whether or not the transceiver monitors Channel 70. the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX signals at the AF level.

  • Page 72: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS MOB (Man OverBoard) ■ The transceiver can register an MOB (Man OverBoard*) point After the information screen appears, push [ENTER] to with its position data. open the MOB screen, then the navigation to the stored * The situation in which a person has fallen into the water and is in point will start.
  • Page 73 OTHER FUNCTIONS Starting Navigation to the MOB point: Push [NAV] To check the stored MOB point: The transceiver can navigate to the MOB point. Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. ➥ Push [NAV] to start navigation to the MOB point. Push [p]/[q] and select “MOB”...
  • Page 74 OTHER FUNCTIONS MOB (Man Overboard) (Continued) ■ Deleting an MOB point: Push [DEL] Editing the MOB point: Push [EDIT] The stored the MOB point can be deleted. The stored MOB position can be changed. Please note that a deleted MOB point cannot be restored. Push [EDIT] to enter the position data editing screen.

  • Page 75: Waypoint

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Waypoint ■ You can store your vessel’s position information wherever you To store a received position: are, and also the position information of the vessel you re- After receiving a DSC call that includes the position informa- ceived a DSC call from, as a waypoint. The transceiver can tion, the position can be registered as a waypoint.
  • Page 76 OTHER FUNCTIONS Waypoint (Continued) ■ To check the stored waypoint: Sorting the waypoints: Push [SORT] The transceiver can sort the waypoints on the waypoint list Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. screen. Push [p]/[q] to select “Waypoint” to enter the waypoint list screen.
  • Page 77 OTHER FUNCTIONS Adding the waypoint: Push [ADD] After entering the name, select “FINISH” by pushing [ New waypoints can be manually programmed with a name [Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENTER] to set it and enter the posi- and position data. tion data editing screen. Push [ADD] to enter the name programming screen.
  • Page 78 OTHER FUNCTIONS Waypoint (Continued) ■ Editing the waypoint: Push [EDIT] The stored waypoint name and its position data can be After the confirmation screen appears, push [OK] to save changed. the waypoint and return to the waypoint list screen. Push [EDIT] to enter the name programming screen. •...

  • Page 79: Navigation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Navigation ■ The Navigation function navigates from your current position Starting Navigation to the waypoint: to the specified waypoint (including MOB point). Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. The MOB point or waypoint has already been registered. Push [p]/[q] to select “Waypoint”...
  • Page 80 OTHER FUNCTIONS Navigation (Continued) ■ Navigation screen description: • Push [RNG] to open the range setting window, then push Distance [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to select the desired range. Destination Compass direction Eight ranges are selectable. The range shows the radius of a compass circle. Waypoint SOG (Speed Over Ground) COG (Course Over Ground)

  • Page 81: Compass Screen

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Compass screen GPS status screen ■ ■ The compass screen displays your vessel’s COG (Course GPS Status displays the quantity, signal power and position Over Ground) and SOG (Speed Over Ground) which can be of the GPS satellites. checked at a glance.
  • Page 82 OTHER FUNCTIONS GPS status screen (Continued) ■ • About the sky view • Satellite signal power screen description ●: Tracking satellite. Satellite A ○: Untracking satellite Satellite Satellite Elevation angle 0 degree line number signal Elevation angle 30 degree line power Elevation angle 60 degree line Elevation angle 90 degree line...

  • Page 83: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu screen operation ■ Entering the Menu screen and operation The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. In addition to this page, see pages 78 through 82 for details. Example: Set the channel group to “USA.”...

  • Page 84: Menu Screen Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Menu screen items ■ Configuration The Menu screen contains the following items. Item Ref. Item Ref. DSC Calls • Backlight p. 79 • Noise Cancel p. 80 Item Ref. Item Ref. • Display Contrast p. 79 • Inactivity Timer p.

  • Page 85: Radio Settings Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Radio Settings items ■ Scan type Dual/Tri-watch Except for the Dutch version, the transceiver has two scan Except for the Dutch version, this item can be selected as types; Normal scan and Priority scan. A Normal scan search- Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

  • Page 86: Configuration Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Configuration items ■ Key Assignment Backlight Desired functions can be assigned to the softkeys. The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- When the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, push ity under low light conditions. [∫]/[√] to select the desired softkey, and then push [EN- The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF.
  • Page 87 MENU SCREEN OPERATION UTC Offset • RX Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordi- Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. nated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in (Default: OFF) 1 minute steps). (Default: 00:00) OFF : Turns OFF the function.

  • Page 88: Inactivity Timer

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Inactivity Timer • DSC Related When the LCD displays the screen related to the DSC, and no Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 minute key operation occurs for this set period except during distress steps) or OFF for the “Not DSC Related”...

  • Page 89: Menu Screen Operation

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION Float ’n Flash Float ’n Flash function detects that the transceiver has come in contact with water. When the function activates, LCD back- light, keys and trim start to blink to make it easy to find the transceiver even at night or in a dark environment.

  • Page 90: Battery Charging

    Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers. R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause specified.

  • Page 91: D Charging Caution

    CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified tem- Charge the battery pack at least once every six months, even if it perature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C. Icom recommends charging the bat- has been not used for a long period of time. The battery pack will tery at +20˚C.

  • Page 92: Regular Battery Charger

    BATTERY CHARGING Regular battery charger ■ BC-204 installation Regular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S • To a desktop The BC-204 with BC-147S provides regular charging of the • To a wall Li-ion battery pack. Supplied screws • Charging time: approximately 9 hours. Supplied screws Optional OPC-515L* Transceiver...

  • Page 93: Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers ■ Rapid charging with the BC-205 + BC-123S Rapid charging with the BC-197 + BC-157S or OPC-656 The optional BC-205 with the BC-123S will provide rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. The optional BC-197 with the BC-157S will simultaneously (Charging time: approximately 2.5 hours) charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
  • Page 94 BATTERY CHARGING Elastic strap attachment IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Hold down the transceiver or battery pack, using an elastic Ensure the slots on the battery pack are correctly aligned strap* if necessary. This helps stabilize the battery pack or with the guide tabs inside the charger adapter. the transceiver in the charger in unstable situations.

  • Page 95: Optional Speaker-Microphone

    OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE HM-167 descriptions Attachment ■ ■ Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker-microphone. Alligator type clip Then, insert the speaker-microphone’s connector into the To attach the speaker-microphone [SP MIC] connector and carefully screw it tight, as shown in to your shirt or collar, etc. the diagram below.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • The Battery is exhausted or over dis- • Recharge the battery pack. p. 83 not turn ON. charged. • The Battery pack is not correctly attached. • Correctly attach the battery pack. p.

  • Page 97: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications ■ Receiver General • Sensitivity (typical) : –4 dBµ emf at 20 dB SINAD • Frequency coverage : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz • Squelch sensitivity (threshold) : –5 dBµ emf (typical) Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz • Intermodulation rejection ratio : 68 dB •...

  • Page 98: Options

    Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible clip to attach to your shirt or collar. for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufac-...

  • Page 99: 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 100 < Intended Country of Use > A-7024D-1EU Printed in Japan © 2012 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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