INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM505 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M505 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M505 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-M505. 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-M505. 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 Simple operation with large keys Easy to hear speaker Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement Rugged waterproof construction Optional COMMANDMIC IIITM (HM-162E) is available 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. COMMANDMIC III is a trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States. CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch 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. INSTALLATION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any person is within 5 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna. In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1­2 minutes etc. Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB, CW, AM, etc. have a lower `average' output power and the perceived risk is even lower. USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY." 2. "THIS IS ..............." (name of vessel). 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. "LOCATED AT ..............." (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue. Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. While lifting up 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 on Channel 70 from a coast station. · After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected. 3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above. ii DOC CE versions of the IC-M505 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 requirement. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. Kind of equipment: Type-designation: VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER 0560 28th Feb. 2006 Place and date of issue iM505 Authorized representative name Version (where applicable): This compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 301 025-2 V1.2.1 (2004-09) ii) EN 301 025-3 V1.2.1 (2004-09) iii) EN 60945 2002 iv) EN 60950-1 2001 v) EN 300 698-2 V1.1.1 ( 2000-08) vi) EN 300 698-3 V1.1.1 ( 2001-05) Signature iii TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................................................................... i IMPORTANT ..................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...................................................... i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY................................................... ii INSTALLATION NOTE ......................................................... ii DOC .............................................................................. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iv PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. v 1 OPERATING RULES ...................................................... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................ 2­5 I Front panel ............................................................... 2 I Function display ......................................................... 4 I Microphone ............................................................... 5 3 BASIC OPERATION................................................... 6­11 I Channel selection ...................................................... 6 I Receiving and transmitting ............................................. 8 I Call channel programming ............................................. 9 I Channel comments ................................................... 10 I Microphone Lock function .......................................... 10 I Display backlight ...................................................... 10 I Optional voice scrambler operation .............................. 11 4 SCAN OPERATION ................................................ 12­13 I Scan types ............................................................... 12 I Setting TAG channels ................................................ 13 I Starting a scan ......................................................... 13 5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ............................................. 14 I Description ............................................................... 14 I Operation ............................................................... 14 6 DSC OPERATION ................................................... 15­49 I MMSI code programming ............................................. 15 I MMSI code check ...................................................... 16 I DSC address ID ......................................................... 17 I Position and time programming .................................... 21 I Position and time indication .......................................... 22 I GPS information indication .......................................... 22 I Distress call ............................................................ 23 I Transmitting DSC calls ................................................ 26 I Receiving DSC calls ................................................... 41 I Received messages ................................................... 45 I DSC Set mode ......................................................... 47 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS................................................ 50­54 I Intercom operation ................................................... 50 I RX Speaker function ................................................... 51 I Hailer operation ......................................................... 52 I Automatic foghorn function .......................................... 53 8 SET MODE ............................................................ 55­57 I Set mode programming ............................................. 55 I Set mode items ......................................................... 55 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ........................ 58­64 I Connections ............................................................ 58 I Antenna .................................................................. 59 I Fuse replacement ...................................................... 59 I Supplied accessories ................................................ 59 I Microphone hanger ................................................... 59 I Mounting the transceiver ............................................. 60 I MB-75 installation ...................................................... 61 I UT-112/UT-98 installation ............................................. 62 I HM-162E installation ................................................... 63 10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 66 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ........................... 67­68 I Specifications ............................................................ 67 I Options .................................................................. 68 12 CHANNEL LIST ...................................................... 69­70 TEMPLATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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. 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 at the back of the transceiver 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 transceiver and the optional HM162E COMMANDMIC IIITM employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to IPX8 of the international standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the transceiver or microphone has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below ­20°C or above +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. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. 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. 1 2 PA ...