INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM503 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70 (the optional DS-100 (#02) must be installed). 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 9-digit 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. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) (DS-100 (#02) DSC CONTROLLER is required) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. Push and hold [DISTRESS] on the DS-100 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 at left. Versions of the IC-M503 which display the "CE" symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirements. i TABLE OF CONTENTS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................i TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................ii IMPORTANT ..............................................iii CAUTIONS.................................................iii 1 OPERATING RULES .......................... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2 ­ 5 I Panel description ............................. 2 I Function display ............................... 4 I Microphone ...................................... 5 3 BASIC OPERATION .................... 6 ­ 10 I Channel selection ............................ 6 I Receiving and transmitting .............. 8 I Call channel programming ............... 9 I Channel names ................................ 9 I Optional voice scrambler operation .. 10 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............... 11 I Description ..................................... 11 I Operation ....................................... 11 5 SCAN OPERATIONS ................. 12 ­ 13 I Scan types ..................................... 12 I Setting tag channels ...................... 13 I Starting a scan ............................... 13 6 SET MODE ................................. 14 ­ 16 I Set mode programming ................. 14 I Set mode items .............................. 15 7 INTERCOM OPERATION ................. 17 I Intercom operation ......................... 17 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ......................... 18 ­ 24 I Unpacking ...................................... 18 I Antenna ......................................... 18 I Fuse replacement .......................... 18 I Cleaning ......................................... 18 I Connections ................................... 19 I Microphone hanger ........................ 20 I Mounting the transceiver ............... 21 I Optional unit installation ................. 23 I Dimensions ..................................... 24 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 25 10 CHANNEL LIST ................................ 26 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ... 27 I Specifications ................................. 27 I Options .......................................... 27 12 HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE ........................... 28-38 I Panel description ........................... 28 I Function display ............................. 30 I Channel selection .......................... 32 I Receiving and transmitting ............ 33 I Lock functions ................................ 34 I Display backlighting ....................... 34 I Monitor function ............................. 34 I Call channel programming ............. 35 I Optional voice scrambler operation......................................... 35 I Starting a scan ............................... 36 I Setting tag channels ...................... 36 I Dualwatch/Tri-watch operation ...... 36 I Set mode programming ................. 37 I Intercom operation ......................... 38 I Channel names .............................. 38 13 HM-134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION ........................... 39-41 I HM-134 supplied accessories .........39 I Installation .......................................39 MB-75 TEMPLATE INSTALLATION NOTES ii IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M503. CAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. atures below ­20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the cockpit. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 15.6 V DC or using reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods. 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 1 m away from the ship's navigation compass. BE CAREFUL! The optional HM-134 remote-control microphone's rear panel will become hot when monitoring continuously for long periods. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. After exposure to salt water, clean the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water to avoid corrosion. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperiii OPERATING RULES ï 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 (2) OPERATOR'S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small ship 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. ï PRIVACY · Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. · Indecent or profane language is prohibited. ï 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 ship's identification for radio purposes. 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Panel description !1 VHF MARINE !0 iM503 o i Function display Speaker DUAL WATER RESISTANT 16 SCAN TAG DIAL CALL q POWER VOL HI/LO SQL DIMMER w e r t y u q POWER SWITCH [POWER] Push to toggle the transceiver power ON and OFF. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Adjusts the audio level. (p. 8) e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Sets the squelch threshold level. (p. 8) 2 r TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [HI/LO] Push to Toggle high and low power . (p. 8) · Some channels are set to low power only. While pushing and holding this switch, other switches perform secondary functions. PANEL DESCRIPTION t CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL] Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the operating channels, set mode contents, etc. (p. 8) y DIMMER SWITCH [DIMMER] Push to select one of 8 backlighting (LCD and switches) levels. Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the intercom mode ON. u CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [CALL] Push to select the call channel. (p. 6) Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming condition. (p. 9) While pushing and holding [HI/LO], enters memory name programming condition. (p. 9) i CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16] Push to select Channel 16. (p. 6) While turning power ON, push to enter initial set mode. (p. 14) o DIAL SWITCH [DIAL] Push to exit from Channel 16 or call channel. (p. 6) While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push to select channel group. (pgs. 6, 7) · The "EUR" version has International channels only and this function is not available. 2 !0 SCAN SWITCH [SCAN/TAG] (p. 13) When tag channels are programmed, starts and stops normal or priority scan. Push and hold [SCAN/TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a tag (scanned) channel. While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push and hold for 3 sec. to clear all tag channels. !1 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DUAL] (p. 11) Push to start dualwatch or tri-watch. When dualwatch/tri-watch is activated, push to stop them. 3 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION to approx. 10 V DC or below. "DUAL" appears during dualwatch; "TRI" appears during tri-watch. (p. 11) "WAIT" appears in the IC-M503 display while transmitting via the HM-134 remote-control microphone. · In the above case, the connected HM-134 has priority. I Function display o q w e r i BUSY INT 25W CALL TAG SC DUP CALLING ty u "LSTN" appears in the IC-M503 display when pushing the PTT switch on the HM-134, while the intercom function is activated. t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 10) Appears when the optional voice scrambler is activated. y DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duplex channel is selected. u CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. "A" appears when a simplex channel is selected. (p. 6) In set mode, indicates the selected condition. (pgs. 15,16) i CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6) Indicates whether an International, U.S.A., Holland, DSC or ATIS channel is selected. · Available channel groups depend on version. q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8) "BUSY" appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. "TX" appears while transmitting. w POWER INDICATOR (p. 8) "25W" appears when high power is selected. "1W" appears when low power is selected. e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears when a tag channel is selected. r CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 9) "Low Battery" appears when the battery voltage drops 4 o CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 9) Appears when a call channel is selected. PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 I Microphone q Speaker Microphone w e q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 8) YZ w CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] Push either switch to change the operating memory channel, set mode contents, etc. (p. 8) e TRANSMIT POWER SWITCH [HI/LO] Same as the [HI/LO] switch on the front panel. When pushed at power ON, toggles the [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] switch functions ON and OFF. 5 3 BASIC OPERATION Push [CALL] to select the call channel of the selected channel group. · "CALL" and call channel number appear. I Channel selection ï Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dualwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Push [16] to select Channel 16. · Output power turns to "25W" automatically, whenever Channel 16 is selected. For example, when selecting Channel 16 via the dial, a scan stops at Channel 16 or [16·C] on the HM-134 is pushed, etc. Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting call channel, or rotate [CHANNEL] to select operating channel. INT 25W CALL TAG CALLING Push CALL ï International channels There are 57 International channels for the IC-M503. q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w While pushing and holding [HI/LO], push [DIAL]to change the channel group, if necessary. · "INT" appears when International channels are selected. Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or rotate [CHANNEL] to select operating channel. · Output power returns to the previous output power automatically. INT Push 16 25W TAG CALLING e Rotate the channel selector to select a channel. · "DUP" appears for duplex channels. INT ï Call channel Each ...