Instruction Manual
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... (Ch 16) while receiving on another channel (Dualwatch), or while receiving on . and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Class D DSC function The transceiver has the DSC functions for the IC-M220, IC-M220G. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the...
... (Ch 16) while receiving on another channel (Dualwatch), or while receiving on . and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Class D DSC function The transceiver has the DSC functions for the IC-M220, IC-M220G. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the...
Instruction Manual
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...version transceiver. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to be affixed in such a location as in the diagram below. Cet équipement génère, ...peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou modification, non expressément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la réglementation FCC. ■■ ...
...version transceiver. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to be affixed in such a location as in the diagram below. Cet équipement génère, ...peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou modification, non expressément approuvé par Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil conformément à la réglementation FCC. ■■ ...
Instruction Manual
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...and controllers may lose its waterproof protection if the case or microphone is cracked 4 or broken, the microphone connector is not screwed in this manual as ENT or DISTRESS . FUNCTION ACTION 13 Select Push [▼] or [▲]. 14 Enter Push [ENT], ENT . 15 Go to ...with the characters "[ ]". 9 Example: [MENU], [CLR] 10 The Software Keys are described in completely, or the transceiver has been dropped. 5 Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 6 ■■ KEY ICON DESCRIPTION 7 The keys are described with a soft, wet (fresh water) cloth, then,...
...and controllers may lose its waterproof protection if the case or microphone is cracked 4 or broken, the microphone connector is not screwed in this manual as ENT or DISTRESS . FUNCTION ACTION 13 Select Push [▼] or [▲]. 14 Enter Push [ENT], ENT . 15 Go to ...with the characters "[ ]". 9 Example: [MENU], [CLR] 10 The Software Keys are described in completely, or the transceiver has been dropped. 5 Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. 6 ■■ KEY ICON DESCRIPTION 7 The keys are described with a soft, wet (fresh water) cloth, then,...
Instruction Manual
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See "Software keys" on the version or presetting. or "Manual." 9 the squelch is open. 2 POWER INDICATOR (p. 5) ••25W: High power ••1W: Low power 8 LOCAL INDICATOR Displayed when the RF Attenuation is ON. ...
See "Software keys" on the version or presetting. or "Manual." 9 the squelch is open. 2 POWER INDICATOR (p. 5) ••25W: High power ••1W: Low power 8 LOCAL INDICATOR Displayed when the RF Attenuation is ON. ...
Instruction Manual
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... DESCRIPTION ■■Function Display (Continued) 14 POSITION/TIME READOUTS Readouts the current position and time when valid GPS data is received, or when manually entered. (p. 16) Received GPS data: ••"NO POS NO TIME" is displayed if no GPS data has been received, and then a..., as shown below. NOTE: The displayed icons or their order may differ, depending on the transceiver version or the presetting. Manually entered GPS data: ••A manually entered GPS data is valid for 23.5 hours, and then a warning message is displayed. 15 SCAN INDICATOR ••"SCAN...
... DESCRIPTION ■■Function Display (Continued) 14 POSITION/TIME READOUTS Readouts the current position and time when valid GPS data is received, or when manually entered. (p. 16) Received GPS data: ••"NO POS NO TIME" is displayed if no GPS data has been received, and then a..., as shown below. NOTE: The displayed icons or their order may differ, depending on the transceiver version or the presetting. Manually entered GPS data: ••A manually entered GPS data is valid for 23.5 hours, and then a warning message is displayed. 15 SCAN INDICATOR ••"SCAN...
Instruction Manual
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...standby screen. ••The "DSC Settings" screen is displayed. 16 Open the "INDIVIDUAL ID" screen. [MENU] > DSC Settings > Individual ID 2. is received, manually enter the position and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time. If no GPS data is displayed. 3. NOTE: ••The... manual entry is disabled while valid GPS data is received. ••The manually entered position and time is deleted, and then returns to enter. 4. Enter the longitude and the UTC time. Push...
...standby screen. ••The "DSC Settings" screen is displayed. 16 Open the "INDIVIDUAL ID" screen. [MENU] > DSC Settings > Individual ID 2. is received, manually enter the position and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time. If no GPS data is displayed. 3. NOTE: ••The... manual entry is disabled while valid GPS data is received. ••The manually entered position and time is deleted, and then returns to enter. 4. Enter the longitude and the UTC time. Push...
Instruction Manual
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...;•Nature of the captain, the ship or a person is in the opinion of distress: Undesignated distress ••Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that no Distress call is being received. 5 2. Confirm that is held for 23.5 hours, or until you have finished your situation. 6. When you...
...;•Nature of the captain, the ship or a person is in the opinion of distress: Undesignated distress ••Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that no Distress call is being received. 5 2. Confirm that is held for 23.5 hours, or until you have finished your situation. 6. When you...
Instruction Manual
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LL You can also select "Manual Input" to manually enter the target station ID. 6. Select "Channel," and then push [ENT]. 7. When you received an Acknowledgement "Unable to the "OTHER DSC" screen. 4. Hold down [PTT] ...
LL You can also select "Manual Input" to manually enter the target station ID. 6. Select "Channel," and then push [ENT]. 7. When you received an Acknowledgement "Unable to the "OTHER DSC" screen. 4. Hold down [PTT] ...
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... Acknowledgement but proposes (Propose another channel. Push ABLE , UNABLE , or NEW CH to select the 7 Acknowledgement type. 8 ABLE : Sends an Acknowledgement without any (Able to "Manual," you cannot communicate, and want to return to communicate. Specify the channel by 12 New CH) pushing [▲] or [▼]. (Example: Channel 69) 13 14...
... Acknowledgement but proposes (Propose another channel. Push ABLE , UNABLE , or NEW CH to select the 7 Acknowledgement type. 8 ABLE : Sends an Acknowledgement without any (Able to "Manual," you cannot communicate, and want to return to communicate. Specify the channel by 12 New CH) pushing [▲] or [▼]. (Example: Channel 69) 13 14...
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... group. Push OTHER DSC . ••The "OTHER DSC" screen is selected, and returns to send a Group call, and then push 8 [ENT]. Push CALL to manually enter 9 the target group. 6. Select "Type," and then push [ENT]. 4 ••The "MESSAGE TYPE" screen is displayed. 7 5. LL You can send a... the group to the "OTHER DSC" screen. 6 4. Select "Channel," and then push [ENT]. 10 7. Hold down [PTT] to a pre-entered group address, or manually enter the address 1 before sending. (p. 15) 2 1. LL The assigned channels are preset by default. 11 12 8.
... group. Push OTHER DSC . ••The "OTHER DSC" screen is selected, and returns to send a Group call, and then push 8 [ENT]. Push CALL to manually enter 9 the target group. 6. Select "Type," and then push [ENT]. 4 ••The "MESSAGE TYPE" screen is displayed. 7 5. LL You can send a... the group to the "OTHER DSC" screen. 6 4. Select "Channel," and then push [ENT]. 10 7. Hold down [PTT] to a pre-entered group address, or manually enter the address 1 before sending. (p. 15) 2 1. LL The assigned channels are preset by default. 11 12 8.
Instruction Manual
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...Normally the Test call to send the Test call would require no further communications between the two stations involved. 1. LL You can also select "Manual Input" to the right is busy, the transceiver stands by selecting the "Other DSC" item on a Distress or safety channel, you receive ...an Acknowledgement: ••An alarm sounds. ••The screen to manually enter the calling station. 5. Select a station to . Push OTHER DSC . ••The "Other DSC" screen is selected, and returns to ...
...Normally the Test call to send the Test call would require no further communications between the two stations involved. 1. LL You can also select "Manual Input" to the right is busy, the transceiver stands by selecting the "Other DSC" item on a Distress or safety channel, you receive ...an Acknowledgement: ••An alarm sounds. ••The screen to manually enter the calling station. 5. Select a station to . Push OTHER DSC . ••The "Other DSC" screen is selected, and returns to ...
Instruction Manual
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If the function is displayed. 6 7 8 4. Push ACK . ••The "Test ACK" confirmation screen is set to "Manual," do the 1 following steps to send an Acknowledgement. 2 1. Push STBY , and then push OK to return to the calling station (p. 36). Push ACPT . ••...
If the function is displayed. 6 7 8 4. Push ACK . ••The "Test ACK" confirmation screen is set to "Manual," do the 1 following steps to send an Acknowledgement. 2 1. Push STBY , and then push OK to return to the calling station (p. 36). Push ACPT . ••...
Instruction Manual
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..."Type," and then push [ENT]. 3. Push CLOSE . ••The received information is displayed. Push STBY , and then OK to return to manually enter the target ID. 6. Example: Sending a Position Request call when you receive a Position Reply: ••An alarm sounds. ••The ... Select "Address," and then push [ENT]. 5. When you want to a station, depending on the Menu screen. 2. LL You can also select "Manual Input" to the operating screen. 26 Send a Position Request call 1. LL If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by selecting the "Other DSC...
..."Type," and then push [ENT]. 3. Push CLOSE . ••The received information is displayed. Push STBY , and then OK to return to manually enter the target ID. 6. Example: Sending a Position Request call when you receive a Position Reply: ••An alarm sounds. ••The ... Select "Address," and then push [ENT]. 5. When you want to a station, depending on the Menu screen. 2. LL You can also select "Manual Input" to the operating screen. 26 Send a Position Request call 1. LL If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by selecting the "Other DSC...
Instruction Manual
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... an "Able to Comply" 6 Acknowledgement, or push UNABLE to send an "Unable to Comply" Acknowledgement. 7 LL If no valid GPS position is received, you can manually enter the position and time in "Position" item on page 16 for details. 9 4. 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) DDSending a Position Reply call Send a Position Reply call...
... an "Able to Comply" 6 Acknowledgement, or push UNABLE to send an "Unable to Comply" Acknowledgement. 7 LL If no valid GPS position is received, you can manually enter the position and time in "Position" item on page 16 for details. 9 4. 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) DDSending a Position Reply call Send a Position Reply call...
Instruction Manual
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... a Distress call or an Acknowledgement is automatically selected. PAUSE : (Pause) ACPT : (Accept) PAUSE is not displayed if the "CH Auto SW" item is set to "Manual." (p. 36) Pauses the countdown until the assigned channel is received slightly differ from one another. Select RESUME to the operating screen. Monitor Channel 16 as...
... a Distress call or an Acknowledgement is automatically selected. PAUSE : (Pause) ACPT : (Accept) PAUSE is not displayed if the "CH Auto SW" item is set to "Manual." (p. 36) Pauses the countdown until the assigned channel is received slightly differ from one another. Select RESUME to the operating screen. Monitor Channel 16 as...
Instruction Manual
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... and returns to the operating (Ignore) screen. 13 ••The call is saved in the DSC Log. ••" " blinks continuously until you can manually send an Acknowledgement for each call as described in the DSC Log. comply) ••Automatically switches to the assigned 16 channel. ••After... default, the Auto ACK function automatically sends an Acknowledgement to the calling station. ( [MENU] > DSC Settings > Auto ACK (p. 36)) 6 If Auto ACK is set to "Manual," you display 14 the call message.
... and returns to the operating (Ignore) screen. 13 ••The call is saved in the DSC Log. ••" " blinks continuously until you can manually send an Acknowledgement for each call as described in the DSC Log. comply) ••Automatically switches to the assigned 16 channel. ••After... default, the Auto ACK function automatically sends an Acknowledgement to the calling station. ( [MENU] > DSC Settings > Auto ACK (p. 36)) 6 If Auto ACK is set to "Manual," you display 14 the call message.
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... ALL SHIPS" is displayed. 1. Push ALARM OFF to the operating screen. LL PAUSE is not displayed if the "CH Auto SW" item is set to "Manual." (p. 36) ACPT : Accepts the call. (Accept) ••The assigned channel is selected. ••The call is saved in the DSC Log. ••...
... ALL SHIPS" is displayed. 1. Push ALARM OFF to the operating screen. LL PAUSE is not displayed if the "CH Auto SW" item is set to "Manual." (p. 36) ACPT : Accepts the call. (Accept) ••The assigned channel is selected. ••The call is saved in the DSC Log. ••...
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... SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) DDReceiving a Position Request call (May not be used, depending on the presetting) 1 NOTE: Even if the Auto ACK function is set to "Manual," after receiving a Distress Acknowledgement, or while in the Distress Cancel call procedure, the Position Reply is 2 automatically sent to turn OFF the alarm. 6 2.
... SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) DDReceiving a Position Request call (May not be used, depending on the presetting) 1 NOTE: Even if the Auto ACK function is set to "Manual," after receiving a Distress Acknowledgement, or while in the Distress Cancel call procedure, the Position Reply is 2 automatically sent to turn OFF the alarm. 6 2.
Instruction Manual
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...seconds, the transceiver ignores the call, and then remains on the current operating channel. OFF: Does not output any station. Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgement. zz Position ACK Auto (Able): Automatically sends "Able to comply." After that, the transceiver automatically switches ... Acknowledgement when an appropriate Request is specified on page 15 for details. Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgement. Accept: After receiving a DSC call from the NMEA 0183 Output port. 36 Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgement. Data Output When receiving a DSC call , the ...
...seconds, the transceiver ignores the call, and then remains on the current operating channel. OFF: Does not output any station. Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgement. zz Position ACK Auto (Able): Automatically sends "Able to comply." After that, the transceiver automatically switches ... Acknowledgement when an appropriate Request is specified on page 15 for details. Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgement. Accept: After receiving a DSC call from the NMEA 0183 Output port. 36 Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgement. Data Output When receiving a DSC call , the ...