User manual ICOM IC-M304

INSTRUCTION MANUAL iM304 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER FOREWORD MARINE TRANSCEIVER IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M304 VHF is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-M304. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M304. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. WORD D FEATURES Large 2-digit Channel with scrolling comment New Force5Audio speaker Built-in DSC meets RTCM SC101 requirement Submersible construction Favorite channel function AquaQuake water draining function Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. FORCE5AUDIO logo is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States. CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt water, otherwise, the keys and switches may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. NOTE A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. (p. 32) EXAMPLE USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY." 2. "THIS IS ..............." (name of vessel) 3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. "LOCATED AT ..............." (your position) 5. The nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70. WARNING STICKER USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. While opening the key cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station. · Channel 16 is automatically selected. 3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above. ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum W ARN ING of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels. For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons (such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allowable MPE level set by FCC. iii FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. Determining MPE Radius THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RADIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................................................................... i IMPORTANT ..................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY................................................... ii NOTE .............................................................................. ii RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ............................................. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iv PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. v 1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................ 2­4 I Front panel ............................................................... 2 I Microphone ............................................................... 3 I Function display ......................................................... 4 3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................... 5­9 I Channel selection ...................................................... 5 I Receiving and transmitting ............................................. 7 I Call channel programming ............................................. 8 I Channel comments ...................................................... 8 I Microphone lock function ............................................. 9 I Display backlighting...................................................... 9 I AquaQuake water draining function ................................. 9 4 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 10­11 I Scan types ............................................................... 10 I Setting TAG channels ................................................ 11 I Starting a scan ......................................................... 11 5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............................................. 12 I Description ............................................................... 12 I Operation ............................................................... 12 6 DSC OPERATION ................................................... 13­27 I MMSI code programming ............................................. 13 I MMSI code check ...................................................... 13 I DSC address ID ......................................................... 14 I Position indication ...................................................... 15 I Distress call ............................................................ 16 I Transmitting DSC calls ................................................ 17 I Receiving DSC calls ................................................... 24 7 SET MODE ............................................................ 28­30 I Set mode programming ............................................. 28 I Set mode items ......................................................... 29 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ........................ 31­34 I Connections ............................................................ 31 I Supplied accessories ................................................ 32 I Antenna .................................................................. 32 I Fuse replacement ...................................................... 32 I Cleaning .................................................................. 32 I Mounting the transceiver ............................................. 33 I Optional MB-92 attachment .......................................... 33 I Optional MB-69 installation .......................................... 34 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 35 10 CHANNEL LIST............................................................ 36 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................... 37­38 I Specifications ............................................................ 37 I Options .................................................................. 38 12 TEMPLATE ............................................................... 39 iv PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver (except cables) and hand microphone employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the ship's navigation compass. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below ­4°F (­20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces. v OPERATING RULES D PRIORITIES · Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. · You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. · False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. 1 1 (2) OPERATOR'S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries. Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy. D PRIVACY · Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. · Indecent or profane language is prohibited. D RADIO LICENSES (1) SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign which is your craft's identification for radio purposes. Radio license for boaters (U.S.A. only) The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio, EPIRB, and marine radar without having an FCC ship station license. Boaters traveling on international voyages, having an HF single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal, or required to carry a marine radio under any other regulation must still carry an FCC ship station license. For further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact Sheet. 1 2 Speaker PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel q Function display (p. 4) w w POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 7) Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level. e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 7) Rotate to set the squelch threshold level. r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [!6·9] Push to select Channel 16. (p. 5) Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 5) · "CALL" appears when the call channel is selected. i u y t r e YZ q CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]·[U/I/C] Selects the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 5, 6, 28) While pushing and holding [SCAN], push to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 9) Selects one of three channel groups in sequence when both keys are pushed. (p. 6) · U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are available. Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected. (p. 8) While pushing and holding [CH/WX], push to enter the channel comments programming condition. (p. 8) Push to move the cursor forward. (p. 8) While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode. (p. 28) t CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX·DUAL] Selects and toggles the regular channel and weather channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 6) Push and hold for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 12) Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated. (p. 12) Push to move the cursor backward. (p. 8) While turning power ON, push and hold both keys to activate the AquaQuake function. (p. 9) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 I Microphone y SCAN KEY [SCAN·TAG] (p. 11) Push to start or stop the Normal or Priority scan. Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed channel as a TAG (scanned) channel. · The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. q Microphone 2 While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, push for 3 sec. to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group. · Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels. w e u DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (p. 16) Push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. i DSC/POSITION KEY [DSC·POS] Push to enter DSC menu. (p. 13) Push and hold for 1 sec. to show the current position from a GPS receiver. (p. 15) q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 7) YZ w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] Push either key to change the operating channel, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 5, 6, 28) When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, push either key to select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence. (p. 30) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 7) · Some channels are set to low power only. While pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON to toggle the Microphone Lock function ON and OFF. (p. 9) 3 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5) Appears when the call channel is selected. I Function display q w e r !0 y LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when low power is selected. t y !1 u !2 i o u WEATHER CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 29) "WX" appears when a weather channel is selected. "WX ALT" appears when the Weather alert function is in use; blinks when an alert tone is received. i DSC INDICATORS "DSC" appears when a DSC call is received. (p. 24) "POS REPLY" appears when a Position Reply call or Position Report Reply call is received. (p. 27) o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 8) " " scrolls when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10.8 V DC or below. " " blinks during Priority scan; " " blinks during Normal scan. (p. 11) " " blinks during Dualwatch; " " blinks during Triwatch. (p. 12) !0 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when a TAG channel is selected. !1 DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 6) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. !2 GPS INDICATOR Appears while valid position data is received. Blinks when invalid position data is received. Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected. q CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6) Indicates whether a U.S.A. "U," International " " or Canadian "C" channel is in use. w CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. · Refer to CHANNEL LIST. (p. 36) In Set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 28) e TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears while transmitting. r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. 4 BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection ï Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Push [!6] momentarily to select Channel 16. Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select operating channel. Push 3 2 3 ï Channel 9 (Call channel) Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call channel. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The call channels can be programmed (p. 8) and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall. Push and hold [9] (!6) for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. · "CALL" and call channel number appear. · Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel. (p. 8) Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. Push for 1 sec. Scrolls Convenient! When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 30), [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed. · The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 11) Scrolls 5 3 BASIC OPERATION ï Weather channels The IC-M304 has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.) The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel or during scanning. (p. 29) q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. · "WX" appears when a weather channel is selected. · "WX ALT" appears when the Weather alert function is in use. (p. 29) ï U.S.A.,Canadian and international channels The IC-M304 is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 international and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel. · If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again. w Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver to change the channel group, if necessary. · U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be selected in sequence. e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. ·" " appears for duplex channels. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. Push once or twice Push [U/I/C] (both and ) When Weather alert is OFF. When Weather alert is ON. 6 BASIC OPERATION 3 I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Set the audio and squelch levels. Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears. e Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver several times to select the desired channel group. (p. 6) r Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. (p. 5) · When receiving a signal, " " appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. · Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary. Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. 3 er q yu Microphone t Push [HI/LO] on the microphone to select the output power if necessary. · "LOW" appears when low power is selected. · Choose low power for short range communications, choose high power for longer distance communications. · Some channels are for low power only. w r t y Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. ·" " appears. · Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC. NOTE for TOT (Time-out Timer) function The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a preset time period after the transmission starts. u Release [PTT] to receive. 7 3 BASIC OPERATION I Call channel programming Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver several times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., International or Canada) to be programmed. w Push and hold [9] (!6) for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. · "CALL" and call channel number appear. I Channel comments Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters each. More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection. Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9, some symbols (= + ­ . /) and space can be used. q Select the desired channel. · Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. e Push and hold [9] (!6) again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition. · Channel number starts blinking. w While pushing [CH/WX], push [!6] to edit the channel comment. · A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately. r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel. t Push [!6] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. · Push [CH/WX] to cancel. · The channel number stops blinking. e Pushing [Y] or [Z] to select the desired character. · Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively. r Repeat step e to input all characters. t Push [DSC] to input and set the comment. · Push [SCAN] to cancel. · The cursor and the character stop blinking. y Repeat steps q to t to program other channel comments, if desired. 8 BASIC OPERATION 3 I Microphone lock function The microphone lock function electrically locks [Y] and [Z] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON to toggle the Microphone lock function ON and OFF. I AquaQuake water draining function The IC-M304 uses a new technology to clear water away from the speaker grill: AquaQuake. AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker housing (water that might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). The ICM304 emits a vibrating noise when this function is being used. While pushing and holding [Y] and [Z], turn power ON. · A low beep tone sounds while [Y] or [Z] keys are held to drain water, regardless of [VOL] control setting. · The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the AquaQuake function is activated. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. 3 [Y]/[Z] [HI/LO] I Display backlighting The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. Y Z While pushing and holding [SCAN], push [Y] or [Z] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. · The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF. Scrolls 9 4 SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. When the Weather alert function is turned ON, the previously selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 29) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the right page for details.) Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 29) NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 CH 06 CH 16 CH 03 CH 06 CH 03 CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04 Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. 10 Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel. SCAN OPERATION 4 I Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (U.S.A., International and Canada) independently. q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) several times to select the desired channel group. w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel. e Push and hold [TAG] (SCAN) for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel. ·" ·" " appears in the display. " disappears. I Starting a scan Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 29) q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) several times to select the desired channel group, if desired. w Set TAG channels as described at left. e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. r Push [SCAN] to start Priority or Normal scan. ·" " blinks during Priority scan; " " blinks during Normal scan. · When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.) · Push [Y] or [Z] to check the scanning TAG channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually. · A beep tone sounds and " " blinks at the channel comment indicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Priority scan. 4 r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e. Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, push [TAG] (SCAN) for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group. · Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels. t To stop the scan, push [SCAN]. [Example]: Starting a normal scan. Push Scan starts. When a signal is received. Push to stop the scan 11 5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH I Operation q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 29) w Select the desired channel. e Push and hold [DUAL] (CH/WX) for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch. · " " blinks during Dualwatch; " " blinks during Tri-watch. · A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16. I Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch are convenient for monitor Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Call channel r To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DUAL] (CH/WX). [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25 Tri-watch starts. Push and hold for 1 sec. Signal is received on call channel. Dualwatch Tri-watch Signal is received on Channel 16 takes priority. · If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. · If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. · To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Triwatch, push and hold [PTT]. Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears. 12 DSC OPERATION I MMSI code programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. This code programming can be performed only twice. q Turn power OFF. w While pushing and holding [DSC], turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition. e After the display appears, release [DSC]. · A cursor starts blinking. 6 I MMSI code check The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " " and push [DSC]. 5 6 e Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code. · The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls at the channel comment indicator. r Edit the specified MMSI code by pushing [Y] or [Z]. · Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively. t Input 9-digit code, then push [DSC] to set the code. · Returns to the normal operation. MMSI (DSC self ID) code scrolls r Push [DSC] to return to the normal operation. 13 6 DSC OPERATION I DSC address ID A total of 30 DSC address IDs (9-digit) can be programmed and named with up to 5 characters. r Push [Y] or [Z] to input 9-digit of the appropriate address ID. · Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively. · Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition. 1st digit `0' is fixed for a group ID. When you input 1st digit `0' and other 8 digits, the ID is automatically registered as a group ID. D Programming address ID q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ," and push [DSC]. Scrolls e Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ," and push [DSC]. t After inputting 9-digit ID, push [DSC] to input 5 characters ID name using [Y] or [Z]. · Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively. · Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition. y Push [DSC] to program and exit the DSC menu. 14 DSC OPERATION D Deleting address ID q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " " and push [DSC]. 6 I Position indication When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver indicates the current position data in seconds of accuracy. A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. Push and hold [POS] (DSC) for 1 sec. to display the current position. · `Latitude' and `Longitude' scroll in sequence at the channel comment indicator. ·" " scrolls when no GPS is connected. Scrolls e Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ", then push [DSC]. " is displayed. 6 · When no address ID is programmed, " r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired ID name for deleting and push [DSC]. ·" " appears. Scrolls · When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is `RMC,' `GGA,' `GNS' and `GLL.' · "GPS" blinks when the GPS data is invalid. t Push [DSC] to delete the address ID and exit the DSC menu. 15 6 DSC OPERATION I Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. q Confirm no Distress call is being received. w While opening the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the Distress call. · Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted. Scrolls r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Scrolls A distress alert contains; e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70. · The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. · Kinds of distress : Undesignated distress · Position data : GPS position data held for 23.5 hrs. or until the power is turned OFF. The Distress call is repeated every 3.5­4.5 min., until receiving an `acknowledgement.' Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit a renewed Distress call, if desired. Push any key except [DISTRESS] to cancel the `Call repeat' mode. 16 DSC OPERATION 6 I Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 7) e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired intership channel, push [DSC]. · Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in recommended order. · Channel 70 is selected and " " appears after pushing [DSC]. D Transmitting Individual call The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific ship only. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. 6 r Push [DSC] to transmit the Individual call. Scrolls w Push [DSC] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address using [Y] or [Z], then push [DSC]. · The ID code for the individual call must be set in advance. (p. 14) · If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. · Routine category only is available. While transmitting When Ch 70 is busy. 17 6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting Individual acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an acknowledgement (`Able to comply' or `Unable to comply') by using the on screen prompts (see page 25 for details). You can also send an acknowledgement through the menu system as follows. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " " and push [DSC]. ·" " item appears after an Individual call is received. ·" " item disappears if another call is received after the Individual call. · The Individual acknowledgement can be transmitted to the last received individual call only. t After transmitting the Individual call, standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Scrolls y When the acknowledgement `Able to comply' is received, the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement `Unable to comply' is received, the display returns to the operated channel (before entering the DSC menu) with beeps. ·" " or " comment indicator. " scrolls at the channel `Able to comply' is received Scrolls e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the acknowledgement " " ." " or Scrolls u Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the responding ship when `Able to comply' is received. 18 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting Group call r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Individual acknowledgement call. ·" " appears at the channel comment indicator. 6 The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ," and push [DSC]. 6 t Push [DSC] to transmit the acknowledgement to the selected station. e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed group address, and push [DSC]. · The ID code for the group call must be set in advance. (p. 14) y After the Individual acknowledgement has been transmitted, the display changes to the channel specified by the calling station automatically when " " is selected. Scrolls 19 6 DSC OPERATION y After the Group call has been transmitted, the display changes to the previously specified channel. r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired intership channel, and push [DSC]. · Channel 70 is selected and " " appears. Scrolls u Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the responding ship. t Push [DSC] to transmit the Group call. · If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. · Routine category only is available. While transmitting 20 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting All Ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their `listening channel.' When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the `All Ships call' function. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ." r Push [DSC] to transmit the All Ships call. · Routine category only is available. · Low power is selected. 6 6 While transmitting t After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the display changes to Channel 16 automatically. Scrolls e Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for All Ships call. · Channel 70 is selected and " " appears. Scrolls 21 6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting Position Request call Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specified ship's current position, etc. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ," then push [DSC]. r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Request call. · Channel 70 is selected and " " appears. t Push [DSC] to transmit the Position Request call. Scrolls e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address. · The ID code for position request must be set in advance. (p. 14) While transmitting y After the Position Request call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Scrolls u Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal operation. 22 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting Position Report call Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select " ," and push [DSC]. 6 r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Report call. · Channel 70 is selected and " " appears. 6 t Push [DSC] to transmit the Position Report call. Scrolls e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address. · The ID code for the position report call can be set in advance. (p. 14) While transmitting y After the Position Report call has been transmitted, stand by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Scrolls u Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal operation. 23 6 DSC OPERATION I Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received: The emergency alarm sounds. · Push any key to stop the alarm. D Receiving a Distress acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledgement to other ship is received: The emergency alarm sounds. · Push any key to stop the alarm. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected. Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected. Scrolls Scrolls D Receiving a Distress Relay call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received: The emergency alarm sounds. · Push any key to stop the alarm. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected. 24 Scrolls DSC OPERATION 6 D Receiving an Individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is received: The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to reply the call and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication (depending on your replying condition see p. 18 for individual acknowledgement call procedure for details.); push any other key to ignore the Individual call. D Receiving a Group call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received: The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication; push any other key to ignore the Group call. 6 Scrolls Scrolls 25 6 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Geographical Area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call (for the area you are in) is received: The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication; push any other key to ignore the Geographical Area call. Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling station. D Receiving an All Ships call While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received: The emergency alarm sounds when the category is `Distress' or `Urgency'; 2 beeps sound for other categories. "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to monitor channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel, push any other key to ignore the call. Scrolls Scrolls When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a problem with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area calls are received, regardless of your position. 26 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Position Request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is received: "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to reply to the call; push any other key to ignore the call. 6 D Receiving a Position Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Reply call is received: "DSC" and "POS REPLY" appear in the display. · The `Latitude' and `Longitude' from the called station is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then Longitude co-ordinates. Push any key to stop the beep. 6 Scrolls D Receiving a Position Report call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is received: "DSC" appears and " " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to reply to the call; push any other key to ignore the call. · The `Latitude' and `Longitude' from the called station is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then Longitude co-ordinates after replying the call. Scrolls D Receiving a Position Report Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call is received: "DSC" and "POS REPLY" appear in the display. · The `Latitude' and `Longitude' you have sent is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then Longitude co-ordinates. Push any key to stop the beep. Scrolls Scrolls 27 7 SET MODE I Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver's functions: Scan type (Normal or Priority,) Scan resume timer, Weather alert, Dual/Tri-watch, DSC watch, Beep tone, Auto acknowledgement and Favorite channel function. Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting. D Set mode operation q Turn power OFF. w While pushing [!6], turn power ON to enter Set mode. e After the display appears, release [!6]. ·" " appears at the channel comment indicator. r Push [!6] to select the desired item, if necessary. t Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired condition of the item. y Turn power OFF, then ON again to exit Set mode. D Set mode construction · Scan type · Scan resume timer · Weather alert · Dual/Tri-watch Starting item Push · Favorite channel function · Auto acknowledgement · Beep tone · DSC watch Scrolls Scrolls Scrolls 28 SET MODE 7 I Set mode items D Scan type The transceiver has 2 scan types: Normal scan and Priority scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. D Weather alert A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then the "WX ALT" indicator blinks until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any time while scanning. · "WX ALT" appears instead of "WX" indication when the function is set ON. 7 Normal scan (default) Priority scan D Scan resume timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been received on any other channel than Channel 16. Weather alert OFF (default) Weather alert ON D Dual/Tri-watch This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 12) Scan timer OFF (default) Scan timer ON Dualwatch (default) Tri-watch 29 7 SET MODE D Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the Automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF. When Position Request call or Position Report call is received, transceiver automatically transmits Position Request Reply call or Position Report Reply call, respectively. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. D DSC watch DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving another channel. If a distress signal is received on Channel 70, the transceiver monitors Channel 16 and 70 alternately until the distress signal disappears. If a signal is received on another channel, DSC watch pauses until the signal disappears. This function may not be available for some channel groups depending on dealer setting. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Auto acknowledgement OFF (default) Auto acknowledgement ON D Favorite channel DSC watch OFF (default) DSC watch ON D Beep tone You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON. This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF. The favorite channel is programmed by the TAG channel setting (p. 11). YZ When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed. ·" " scrolls at the channel comment indicator. Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF Favorite CH ON (default) Favorite CH OFF