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Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM506 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM506 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Instruction Manual
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...MANUAL - For Canada: This device complies with RSS-310 of personal injury, fire or electric shock. With proper care, this product should provide you for the IC-M506. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. We appreciate you agree with Icom... the design of your radio of choice, and hope you making the IC-M506 your IC-M506. The IC-M506 vhf marine transceiver is subject to salt crystallization. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this device does not cause harmful interference. FOREWORD ...
...MANUAL - For Canada: This device complies with RSS-310 of personal injury, fire or electric shock. With proper care, this product should provide you for the IC-M506. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. We appreciate you agree with Icom... the design of your radio of choice, and hope you making the IC-M506 your IC-M506. The IC-M506 vhf marine transceiver is subject to salt crystallization. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this device does not cause harmful interference. FOREWORD ...
Instruction Manual
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NOTE A WARNING STICKER is clean and dry before applying the sticker. To comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance ...
NOTE A WARNING STICKER is clean and dry before applying the sticker. To comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance ...
Instruction Manual
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...] Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on . ➥➥ While scanning, push to check Favorite channels, 4 change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 17) 5 6 t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR] Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ- 7 ous screen. 8 y MENU KEY [MENU] 9 Push to...
...] Push to set the input data, selected item, and so on . ➥➥ While scanning, push to check Favorite channels, 4 change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 17) 5 6 t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR] Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ- 7 ous screen. 8 y MENU KEY [MENU] 9 Push to...
Instruction Manual
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...current time. will blink every 2 seconds instead of the current time, after 4 hours have passed from when the position is manually programmed. 3 The manually programmed position is installed. 6 The last position is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that , "NO POSITION"..., and after that, "NO POSITION" will blink every 2 seconds instead of position, after 4 hours have passed from when the time was manually programmed. The manually programmed time is invalid, "??" "SCAN" appears during a Normal scan. (p. 17) 13 ➥➥ "DUAL 16" appears during Dualwatch;...
...current time. will blink every 2 seconds instead of the current time, after 4 hours have passed from when the position is manually programmed. 3 The manually programmed position is installed. 6 The last position is held for only 23.5 hours, and after that , "NO POSITION"..., and after that, "NO POSITION" will blink every 2 seconds instead of position, after 4 hours have passed from when the time was manually programmed. The manually programmed time is invalid, "??" "SCAN" appears during a Normal scan. (p. 17) 13 ➥➥ "DUAL 16" appears during Dualwatch;...
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... screen. (p. 94) Push Push Push Push Push this key to start and stop scan. You can select all channels by pushing once. ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 11, 18) • Y ou can be assigned to check favorite channels, change scan- The key movement is selected. 7 ■■Softkey function...
... screen. (p. 94) Push Push Push Push Push this key to start and stop scan. You can select all channels by pushing once. ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 11, 18) • Y ou can be assigned to check favorite channels, change scan- The key movement is selected. 7 ■■Softkey function...
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... displayed channel as a Favorite channel. When a signal is received on either transceiver or microphone, to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume the scan. • A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received. 17 rrTo cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step e. • The...
... displayed channel as a Favorite channel. When a signal is received on either transceiver or microphone, to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume the scan. • A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received. 17 rrTo cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step e. • The...
Instruction Manual
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....5 hours. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with 4 the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) or NMEA 2000* format is 5 connected. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector. 6 • Manual programming is disabled when a GPS receiver is on the 'W' or 'E' position.
....5 hours. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with 4 the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) or NMEA 2000* format is 5 connected. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector. 6 • Manual programming is disabled when a GPS receiver is on the 'W' or 'E' position.
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...backlighting blink. • DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is made. (p. 27) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • P ush then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call is turned OFF. 23 NEVER MAKE A ... ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. eeAfter transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. • T he latest GPS or manual input position is held for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call. • W hile holding down [DISTRESS], count down [DISTRESS] for 23...
...backlighting blink. • DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is made. (p. 27) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • P ush then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call is turned OFF. 23 NEVER MAKE A ... ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. eeAfter transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. • T he latest GPS or manual input position is held for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress call. • W hile holding down [DISTRESS], count down [DISTRESS] for 23...
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... transceiver waits for 23.5 hours, or until an acknowledgement is received ('Call repeat' mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information. • Push then push [PAUSE] to pause the... 'Call repeat' mode, push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to 4.5 minutes, until the power is turned OFF. 25 knowledgment call. • T he latest GPS or manual input position is held for an ac-
... transceiver waits for 23.5 hours, or until an acknowledgement is received ('Call repeat' mode), or DSC cancel call is made. (p. 27) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information. • Push then push [PAUSE] to pause the... 'Call repeat' mode, push [RESUME COUNTDOWN] to 4.5 minutes, until the power is turned OFF. 25 knowledgment call. • T he latest GPS or manual input position is held for an ac-
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... receiver is on the 'N' or 'S' position. • Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cursor is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen as follows: ➥➥Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time. • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z Push...
... receiver is on the 'N' or 'S' position. • Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cursor is connected, and both position and time have been manually programmed, the screen as follows: ➥➥Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time. • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z Push...
Instruction Manual
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... is selected in step w, the voice channel is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call. 1 About Manual Inputting: 2 Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Individual Call... (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. • The ID code for a Group ID. qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL CALL" in the following way: 3 ...
... is selected in step w, the voice channel is selected, set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call. 1 About Manual Inputting: 2 Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Individual Call... (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. • The ID code for a Group ID. qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL CALL" in the following way: 3 ...
Instruction Manual
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... . yyReply to transmit an acknowledgement call using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. 7 8 9 10 11 12 eePerform steps e to the normal operating mode. CHAPTER CONTINUED 7 1 Manual ACK: qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ACK" in "Quick ACK:," be displayed. 5 wwSelect a desired individual address or ID name to reply to, 6 using the microphone. rrThe Individual...
... . yyReply to transmit an acknowledgement call using dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. 7 8 9 10 11 12 eePerform steps e to the normal operating mode. CHAPTER CONTINUED 7 1 Manual ACK: qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ACK" in "Quick ACK:," be displayed. 5 wwSelect a desired individual address or ID name to reply to, 6 using the microphone. rrThe Individual...
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...first digit is specified as '0' for a Group ID. • The first two digits are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired group ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Group Call ...(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed group address or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set the 8 digit ID code for any Coast station ID. 33 7 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Group ...
...first digit is specified as '0' for a Group ID. • The first two digits are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired group ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Group Call ...(Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed group address or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set the 8 digit ID code for any Coast station ID. 33 7 DSC OPERATION DDTransmitting a Group ...
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...; ➪ Position Request (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set it. • T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, "←" or "→," then...Request Call Transmit a Position Request Call when you wish to call contents. 37 If a Group ID is selected, set first. (p. 19) • W hen "Manual Input" is entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH]. • The first two digits are '0' for a Group ID.
...; ➪ Position Request (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set it. • T o move the cursor, rotate dial or select either arrow, "←" or "→," then...Request Call Transmit a Position Request Call when you wish to call contents. 37 If a Group ID is selected, set first. (p. 19) • W hen "Manual Input" is entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH]. • The first two digits are '0' for a Group ID.
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...'0' for the individual you want to announce your own position to set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for any coast station ID. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position ...Report (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to a specific ship. If a Group ID is specified as '0' for the Individual call contents. 39 qqEnter...
...'0' for the individual you want to announce your own position to set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for any coast station ID. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Position ...Report (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to a specific ship. If a Group ID is specified as '0' for the Individual call contents. 39 qqEnter...
Instruction Manual
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... has been transmitted, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating mode. 1 When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and 2 time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below is displayed.
... has been transmitted, the transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating mode. 1 When no GPS receiver is connected, and both position and 2 time have been manually programmed, the screen shown below is displayed.
Instruction Manual
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...8226; T he first digit is entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH]. • The first two digits are '0' for a Group ID. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Polling Request... (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you want to call. qqEnter "POLLING...
...8226; T he first digit is entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH]. • The first two digits are '0' for a Group ID. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Polling Request... (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or dial to set a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you want to call. qqEnter "POLLING...
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...call contents. 43 When testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should indicate that these are '0' for any Coast station ID. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired address ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Test Call... (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," then push dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be avoided as much as '0' for the individual you should...
...call contents. 43 When testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should indicate that these are '0' for any Coast station ID. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired address ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Test Call... (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (Rotate dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," then push dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be avoided as much as '0' for the individual you should...
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DSC OPERATION 7 Manual ACK: qqEnter "TEST ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (...
DSC OPERATION 7 Manual ACK: qqEnter "TEST ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU]) (Select icon) (...