Instruction Manual
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... call . 5 Explain what assistance you for the distress call using the transceiver. zz Independent Emergency channels Monitor Distress voice frequencies. zz Built-in GPS receiver zz NMEA 0183 (4800 to , or performance of any equipment that are registered trademarks of powerful output power zz RF Direct Sampling system employed SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- hazard, or electric CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. When...
... call . 5 Explain what assistance you for the distress call using the transceiver. zz Independent Emergency channels Monitor Distress voice frequencies. zz Built-in GPS receiver zz NMEA 0183 (4800 to , or performance of any equipment that are registered trademarks of powerful output power zz RF Direct Sampling system employed SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- hazard, or electric CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. When...
Instruction Manual
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... DSC Frequency 55 DD Scanning Receiver 56 DD Auto ACK 57 DD CH Auto Switch 58 DD NMEA Data Output 58 DD Alarm Status 59 DD Self Check Test 60 DD Procedure 60 8 MENU ITEMS 61 Menu items 61 GPS Information 62 Configuration 62 Radio Settings 65 Radio Information 67 9 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 68 Supplied accessories 68 Connections 68 DD Connecting the microphone 68 DD Connecting the...
... DSC Frequency 55 DD Scanning Receiver 56 DD Auto ACK 57 DD CH Auto Switch 58 DD NMEA Data Output 58 DD Alarm Status 59 DD Self Check Test 60 DD Procedure 60 8 MENU ITEMS 61 Menu items 61 GPS Information 62 Configuration 62 Radio Settings 65 Radio Information 67 9 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 68 Supplied accessories 68 Connections 68 DD Connecting the microphone 68 DD Connecting the...
Instruction Manual
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... to select the Channel Select mode or the Group Select mode. (p. 12) zzPush to set a temporary operating frequency. (p. 20) 10 DSC SCAN KEY [D-SCAN] Push to start manual tuning. zzHold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. 4 8 VOLUME DIAL [VOL] zzRotate to adjust the speaker volume level. LL"TUNE" is displayed after tuning is displayed. Pushing 5 times The Backlight Settings window is displayed. 9 RX/TX KEY...
... to select the Channel Select mode or the Group Select mode. (p. 12) zzPush to set a temporary operating frequency. (p. 20) 10 DSC SCAN KEY [D-SCAN] Push to start manual tuning. zzHold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. 4 8 VOLUME DIAL [VOL] zzRotate to adjust the speaker volume level. LL"TUNE" is displayed after tuning is displayed. Pushing 5 times The Backlight Settings window is displayed. 9 RX/TX KEY...
Instruction Manual
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... to replay the recorded audio data. (p. 17) TX FREQ Monitor Push to check and monitor the transmit frequency. (p. 19) Speaker Output OFF Push to turn the speaker output ON or OFF. (p. 19) AGC OFF Push to turn the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) function ON or OFF. (p. 19) Backlight Push to change the filter setting of the e-mail channel. (p.15) Mode Push to select the...
... to replay the recorded audio data. (p. 17) TX FREQ Monitor Push to check and monitor the transmit frequency. (p. 19) Speaker Output OFF Push to turn the speaker output ON or OFF. (p. 19) AGC OFF Push to turn the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) function ON or OFF. (p. 19) Backlight Push to change the filter setting of the e-mail channel. (p.15) Mode Push to select the...
Instruction Manual
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... Software Key area Channel area and Time area D Status area Low/ Mid-L/ Mid-H • Displayed when the TX power is set to each level. • If no operation occurs during a scan. • Displayed when the volume is set to 1 to 20. • Displayed when the volume is set to an option except "Accept after making or receiving a DSC DSC/ call. NB Displayed when the Noise Blanker function is OFF. Displayed...
... Software Key area Channel area and Time area D Status area Low/ Mid-L/ Mid-H • Displayed when the TX power is set to each level. • If no operation occurs during a scan. • Displayed when the volume is set to 1 to 20. • Displayed when the volume is set to an option except "Accept after making or receiving a DSC DSC/ call. NB Displayed when the Noise Blanker function is OFF. Displayed...
Instruction Manual
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... first time. 2 This initial code can be entered only once. If you skip the entry, you cannot make a DSC call. To enter the code after skipping, turn OFF the power, and then turn ON the transceiver. •• Three short beeps sound, and then "Push [ENT] to Register your MMSI code is successfully entered, "MMSI Successfully Registered" is displayed. 9 Push the software key...
... first time. 2 This initial code can be entered only once. If you skip the entry, you cannot make a DSC call. To enter the code after skipping, turn OFF the power, and then turn ON the transceiver. •• Three short beeps sound, and then "Push [ENT] to Register your MMSI code is successfully entered, "MMSI Successfully Registered" is displayed. 9 Push the software key...
Instruction Manual
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... Data Output Remote •• Interface •• MOD •• Baud Rate 10 DSC Log Received Call Log •• Distress •• Others Transmitted Call Log Radio Settings User CH MAX User CH e-mail CH ITU Simplex CH Auto Tune External Tuner Noise Reduction Scan •• Type •• Speed •• Program Scan FREQ •• Start Frequency •...
... Data Output Remote •• Interface •• MOD •• Baud Rate 10 DSC Log Received Call Log •• Distress •• Others Transmitted Call Log Radio Settings User CH MAX User CH e-mail CH ITU Simplex CH Auto Tune External Tuner Noise Reduction Scan •• Type •• Speed •• Program Scan FREQ •• Start Frequency •...
Instruction Manual
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Push the Keypad keys to enter the channel number. 4. Push the Keypad keys to select a frequency band. 2. Example: Selecting CH 4-1: Selecting CH 25-9: [4] → [ENT] [2] → [5] → →[ENT] → [1] → → [9] D Channel and Channel Group list Channel No. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel or Group D Using the channel and group selector 1. NOTE: See the Channel and Channel Group list below . • Pushing [CLR] clears the...
Push the Keypad keys to enter the channel number. 4. Push the Keypad keys to select a frequency band. 2. Example: Selecting CH 4-1: Selecting CH 25-9: [4] → [ENT] [2] → [5] → →[ENT] → [1] → → [9] D Channel and Channel Group list Channel No. 5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel or Group D Using the channel and group selector 1. NOTE: See the Channel and Channel Group list below . • Pushing [CLR] clears the...
Instruction Manual
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... displays the received signal strength. [◄]/[►] Keypad keys 5 Software Keys [CH/GRP] [VOL] D Transmitting 1. Release [PTT] to another channel. 4. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to enter the DSC watch mode [D-SCAN] NOTE: The following frequencies are always automatically monitored with this transceiver. 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0, and 16804.5 kHz L The setting for a second after 16 minutes of the selected channel. • blinks while...
... displays the received signal strength. [◄]/[►] Keypad keys 5 Software Keys [CH/GRP] [VOL] D Transmitting 1. Release [PTT] to another channel. 4. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to enter the DSC watch mode [D-SCAN] NOTE: The following frequencies are always automatically monitored with this transceiver. 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0, and 16804.5 kHz L The setting for a second after 16 minutes of the selected channel. • blinks while...
Instruction Manual
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... 1. Select the desired channel to operate in oscillator, and select "AFSK" when using the FSK terminal unit. zz Delay: Returns to "ON." (p. 66) 3. zz OFF: Manual transmission with the microphone's [PTT] switch, or grounding the SEND line of the [ACC] connector is displayed in the Set mode, as described on page 67. Push [◄] or [►] until is set to receive after 0.5 seconds...
... 1. Select the desired channel to operate in oscillator, and select "AFSK" when using the FSK terminal unit. zz Delay: Returns to "ON." (p. 66) 3. zz OFF: Manual transmission with the microphone's [PTT] switch, or grounding the SEND line of the [ACC] connector is displayed in the Set mode, as described on page 67. Push [◄] or [►] until is set to receive after 0.5 seconds...
Instruction Manual
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... a button, or group/channel selector rotation, for an e-mail modem are available. BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■e-mail operation The IC-M803 is displayed. NOTE: •• For e-mail operation, you MUST make a contract with the remote controller. •• When an e-mail CH is changed to select the desired e-mail channel. Independent e-mail frequencies with operating mode and filter settings can be set up to be changed...
... a button, or group/channel selector rotation, for an e-mail modem are available. BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■e-mail operation The IC-M803 is displayed. NOTE: •• For e-mail operation, you MUST make a contract with the remote controller. •• When an e-mail CH is changed to select the desired e-mail channel. Independent e-mail frequencies with operating mode and filter settings can be set up to be changed...
Instruction Manual
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... mode Auto The Day mode or the Night mode is displayed in the Day mode. 16 CH 05 CH 04 CH 03 CH: When [PTT] is open the Backlight setting window. ■■Scan The transceiver has automatic channel and frequency scan capabilities (Scan function). While the squelch is pushed, the scan stops and transmission starts on the Menu screen. (p. 65) [MENU] > Radio Settings > Scan > Type 1. Rotate [GRP/CH] to open , the channels are switched...
... mode Auto The Day mode or the Night mode is displayed in the Day mode. 16 CH 05 CH 04 CH 03 CH: When [PTT] is open the Backlight setting window. ■■Scan The transceiver has automatic channel and frequency scan capabilities (Scan function). While the squelch is pushed, the scan stops and transmission starts on the Menu screen. (p. 65) [MENU] > Radio Settings > Scan > Type 1. Rotate [GRP/CH] to open , the channels are switched...
Instruction Manual
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... is erased when the transceiver is stopped. 17 Push [◄] or [►] until is received. LLSet to select a channel. (p. 12) 2. Rotate [GRP/CH] to between -2'00 to 0'00. •• Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the Squelch function. 4. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS DDProgram The Program scan searches the selected channel within the frequency range set the play window is displayed, recording the received audio is turned OFF.
... is erased when the transceiver is stopped. 17 Push [◄] or [►] until is received. LLSet to select a channel. (p. 12) 2. Rotate [GRP/CH] to between -2'00 to 0'00. •• Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the Squelch function. 4. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS DDProgram The Program scan searches the selected channel within the frequency range set the play window is displayed, recording the received audio is turned OFF.
Instruction Manual
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... turned ON. 1. RF gain Level To receive weak signals, you need to "High." 18 L When the function is ON, "NB" is displayed in the Information area, the TX power is displayed in the Software Key area. 2. Push . • The S-SQL level setting window is displayed. 3. Push [◄] or [►] until is set the minimum RF (Radio Frequency) gain level needed. Push to adjust the Squelch...
... turned ON. 1. RF gain Level To receive weak signals, you need to "High." 18 L When the function is ON, "NB" is displayed in the Information area, the TX power is displayed in the Software Key area. 2. Push . • The S-SQL level setting window is displayed. 3. Push [◄] or [►] until is set the minimum RF (Radio Frequency) gain level needed. Push to adjust the Squelch...
Instruction Manual
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... change the operating mode to open the Channel Edit screen. Push [RX/TX]. is saved and return to the preset frequency. •• If you select another channel, or turn OFF the transceiver. 1. Push [CLR]. •• If you want to save the frequency and other settings of the frequency range, an error beep sounds, and it automatically returns to the previous screen. 3. Enter the desired receive frequency...
... change the operating mode to open the Channel Edit screen. Push [RX/TX]. is saved and return to the preset frequency. •• If you select another channel, or turn OFF the transceiver. 1. Push [CLR]. •• If you want to save the frequency and other settings of the frequency range, an error beep sounds, and it automatically returns to the previous screen. 3. Enter the desired receive frequency...
Instruction Manual
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Open the "User CH," "ITU Simplex CH," or "e-mail CH," screen. [MENU] > Radio Settings > User CH [MENU] > Radio Settings > ITU Simplex CH [MENU] > Radio Settings > e-mail CH 2. Select "Mode." Setting an RX and TX operating frequencies NOTE: The RX and TX operating frequencies are for User channel editing. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS ■■Setting a User channel, an ITU Simplex channel, or an e-mail channel Your dealer has already preset User channels, ITU 2. Enter an RX frequency, and then push...
Open the "User CH," "ITU Simplex CH," or "e-mail CH," screen. [MENU] > Radio Settings > User CH [MENU] > Radio Settings > ITU Simplex CH [MENU] > Radio Settings > e-mail CH 2. Select "Mode." Setting an RX and TX operating frequencies NOTE: The RX and TX operating frequencies are for User channel editing. 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS ■■Setting a User channel, an ITU Simplex channel, or an e-mail channel Your dealer has already preset User channels, ITU 2. Enter an RX frequency, and then push...
Instruction Manual
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... Main screen. TIP: Transmitting: 7 •• A default Distress alert contains: -Nature of distress: Undesignated distress -Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that is displayed. You can resend the call (Repeat call . Push . 5. Select options of the Software Key functions in the DSC Task mode. 2. Hold down beeps sound, and both the key and display backlights blink. ••...
... Main screen. TIP: Transmitting: 7 •• A default Distress alert contains: -Nature of distress: Undesignated distress -Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that is displayed. You can resend the call (Repeat call . Push . 5. Select options of the Software Key functions in the DSC Task mode. 2. Hold down beeps sound, and both the key and display backlights blink. ••...
Instruction Manual
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... turned OFF, the squelch operates as an S-meter squelch in the USB or AM mode. zz Mark Frequency [MENU] > Radio Settings > FSK > Mark Frequency Set the FSK mark frequency for operating in the USB and AM modes. 8 MENU ITEMS ■■Radio Settings DDScan (continued) zz Program Scan FREQ [MENU] > Radio Settings > Scan > Program Scan FREQ Set the Start Frequency and the End Frequency used . DDFSK zz ITU FSK CH [MENU] > Radio Settings > FSK > ITU FSK CH Select whether or not to use ITU FSK channels...
... turned OFF, the squelch operates as an S-meter squelch in the USB or AM mode. zz Mark Frequency [MENU] > Radio Settings > FSK > Mark Frequency Set the FSK mark frequency for operating in the USB and AM modes. 8 MENU ITEMS ■■Radio Settings DDScan (continued) zz Program Scan FREQ [MENU] > Radio Settings > Scan > Program Scan FREQ Set the Start Frequency and the End Frequency used . DDFSK zz ITU FSK CH [MENU] > Radio Settings > FSK > ITU FSK CH Select whether or not to use ITU FSK channels...
Instruction Manual
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... cannot be established. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. zz Some channels are displayed instead of the position and time. zz MMSI (DSC self ID) code is shorted or cut . →→Repair the problem, and then reconnect the antenna connector. (p. 70, 72) "The transceiver cannot receive or transmit. zz Squelch level is set too high. →→Set the squelch (S-meter Squelch level) to the...
... cannot be established. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING The transceiver does not turn ON. zz Some channels are displayed instead of the position and time. zz MMSI (DSC self ID) code is shorted or cut . →→Repair the problem, and then reconnect the antenna connector. (p. 70, 72) "The transceiver cannot receive or transmit. zz Squelch level is set too high. →→Set the squelch (S-meter Squelch level) to the...
Instruction Manual
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... Settings 60 S-meter Squelch Level 18 Software Keys Assigning 22 Functions 6 Selecting 5 Speaker Output 19 Specifications 80 Squelch function 18 T Temporary Operating Frequency 20 Test Acknowledgment Receiving 53 Sending 43 Test call Receiving 52 Sending 42 Time-out Timer function 13 Transmit Frequency Monitor function 19 Transmitting 13 TX Power 18 U User channel 21 V Voice Recorder 17 Voice Scrambler Code (Radio Settings 66 Voice Scrambler function 19 Voice SQL (Radio Settings 66 Volume Dial...
... Settings 60 S-meter Squelch Level 18 Software Keys Assigning 22 Functions 6 Selecting 5 Speaker Output 19 Specifications 80 Squelch function 18 T Temporary Operating Frequency 20 Test Acknowledgment Receiving 53 Sending 43 Test call Receiving 52 Sending 42 Time-out Timer function 13 Transmit Frequency Monitor function 19 Transmitting 13 TX Power 18 U User channel 21 V Voice Recorder 17 Voice Scrambler Code (Radio Settings 66 Voice Scrambler function 19 Voice SQL (Radio Settings 66 Volume Dial...