Instruction Manual
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... Icom product. We appreciate you making the IC-M400BB your IC-M400BB. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. The IC-M400BB vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of the art technology and craftsmanship. i IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the...
... Icom product. We appreciate you making the IC-M400BB your IC-M400BB. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. The IC-M400BB vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with years of the art technology and craftsmanship. i IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the...
Instruction Manual
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... one long beep. 2. Wait for long periods if any person is 25 watts. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station. • A fter the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected. 3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate...
... one long beep. 2. Wait for long periods if any person is 25 watts. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station. • A fter the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is automatically selected. 3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate...
Instruction Manual
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...added to the height of 5 meters (measured from antenna field by FCC and IC. Do not transmit with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be WARNING mounted a minimum of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for Radio Frequency Exposure. The MPE Radius is the minimum safe ...suitable structures, the antenna must be mounted so as driver or radio operator) are shielded from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all persons must stay outside of all persons AND all possible personnel. RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet all ...
...added to the height of 5 meters (measured from antenna field by FCC and IC. Do not transmit with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be WARNING mounted a minimum of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for Radio Frequency Exposure. The MPE Radius is the minimum safe ...suitable structures, the antenna must be mounted so as driver or radio operator) are shielded from the lowest point of the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all persons must stay outside of all persons AND all possible personnel. RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet all ...
Instruction Manual
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. NOTE A WARNING STICKER is clean and dry before applying the sticker. To comply with the U.S.A. version transceiver. Make sure the chosen location is supplied with FCC regulations, this equipment in a residential area is operated in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. NOTE A WARNING STICKER is clean and dry before applying the sticker. To comply with the U.S.A. version transceiver. Make sure the chosen location is supplied with FCC regulations, this equipment in a residential area is operated in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part...
Instruction Manual
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... normal operation of possible damage to this device under FCC regulations. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the supplied or op- tional HM-195 commandmiciv™ meet IPX7 requirements for long periods of the transceiver and fuse holder. RWARNING! KEEP the transceiver and microphone at the back of time. The transceiver rear panel will ruin the transceiver. Icom, Icom Inc. only CAUTION: Changes...
... normal operation of possible damage to this device under FCC regulations. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the supplied or op- tional HM-195 commandmiciv™ meet IPX7 requirements for long periods of the transceiver and fuse holder. RWARNING! KEEP the transceiver and microphone at the back of time. The transceiver rear panel will ruin the transceiver. Icom, Icom Inc. only CAUTION: Changes...
Instruction Manual
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...;MMSI code programming 2 ■■ATIS code programming 3 3 AIS TRANSPONDER 4-5 ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder.....4 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 6-10 ■■ Connections 6 ■■Supplied accessories 8 ■■Fuse replacement 8 ■■ Cleaning 8 vii ■■Mounting the transceiver 8 ■■ Antenna 8 ■■Microphone installation 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11-12 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 6 CHANNEL LIST 13-14 7 TROUBLE...
...;MMSI code programming 2 ■■ATIS code programming 3 3 AIS TRANSPONDER 4-5 ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder.....4 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 6-10 ■■ Connections 6 ■■Supplied accessories 8 ■■Fuse replacement 8 ■■ Cleaning 8 vii ■■Mounting the transceiver 8 ■■ Antenna 8 ■■Microphone installation 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11-12 ■■ Specifications 11 ■■ Options 12 6 CHANNEL LIST 13-14 7 TROUBLE...
Instruction Manual
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... take priority over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and 7 makes the necessary log entries. 8 A current copy of opera- tion on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 15 83, according to FCC regulations these on hand it is your responsibility to 11 be used by small vessel radio operators when a radio 2 is not required...
... take priority over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and 7 makes the necessary log entries. 8 A current copy of opera- tion on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 15 83, according to FCC regulations these on hand it is your responsibility to 11 be used by small vessel radio operators when a radio 2 is not required...
Instruction Manual
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...](Dial) to enter all 9 digits. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn ON the power. • Three short beeps sound, and "NO DSC MMSI" is displayed. yyThe "MMSI CONFIRMATION" screen is not necessary. eeEnter your MMSI code in the following manner: • Select a desired number using the HM-195. This initial code setting can be checked in the same manner...
...](Dial) to enter all 9 digits. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn ON the power. • Three short beeps sound, and "NO DSC MMSI" is displayed. yyThe "MMSI CONFIRMATION" screen is not necessary. eeEnter your MMSI code in the following manner: • Select a desired number using the HM-195. This initial code setting can be checked in the same manner...
Instruction Manual
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... displayed. 4 This initial code setting can be changed by using Dial, or Push [ENT] or Dial to set it ON again. pleted, the screen shown below is briefly displayed. 11 • After that, the normal operating screen is successfully com- selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to Register Your ATIS" is displayed. To program the ATIS code, turn OFF the power, then turn...
... displayed. 4 This initial code setting can be changed by using Dial, or Push [ENT] or Dial to set it ON again. pleted, the screen shown below is briefly displayed. 11 • After that, the normal operating screen is successfully com- selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to Register Your ATIS" is displayed. To program the ATIS code, turn OFF the power, then turn...
Instruction Manual
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... automatically set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. Oth- Transponder's display Microphone's display Step 1: Transponder's operation qqSelect a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- erwise, you cannot make the call, the transponder will display "DSC Transmission FAILED." See page 7 for connecting instructions. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you cannot change the channel. 3 AIS TRANSPONDER ■■Making an...
... automatically set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. Oth- Transponder's display Microphone's display Step 1: Transponder's operation qqSelect a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- erwise, you cannot make the call, the transponder will display "DSC Transmission FAILED." See page 7 for connecting instructions. To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you cannot change the channel. 3 AIS TRANSPONDER ■■Making an...
Instruction Manual
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Microphone's display Transponder's display Step 2: Transceiver's operation ttWhen the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Able to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then select the intership channel specified in step w. • T he transceiver stands by on the display. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Unable to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then...
Microphone's display Transponder's display Step 2: Transceiver's operation ttWhen the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Able to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then select the intership channel specified in step w. • T he transceiver stands by on the display. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Unable to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then...
Instruction Manual
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..., GNS, GLL and VTG sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Before connecting to a piece of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible naviga- 6 tion equipment, to remove the connector. White: Talker A (Data-H) Connects to an NMEA In Positive line of ...Connects to a PA speaker. • PA output power: More than 10 W at 10% distortion with a 4 ˘ load Both black and blue leads are attached to an NMEA Out Negative line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible navigation equipment, to a marine VHF antenna cable...
..., GNS, GLL and VTG sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required. Before connecting to a piece of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible naviga- 6 tion equipment, to remove the connector. White: Talker A (Data-H) Connects to an NMEA In Positive line of ...Connects to a PA speaker. • PA output power: More than 10 W at 10% distortion with a 4 ˘ load Both black and blue leads are attached to an NMEA Out Negative line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible navigation equipment, to a marine VHF antenna cable...
Instruction Manual
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... OPC-2014. 7 Use a 2 PH M3 × 6 screw (not supplied). 3 y COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK 4 Connects to the HM-195. 5 NOTE: For those who purchased the IC-M400BB and HM-195 separately. 6 When connecting the HM-195 for the first time, 7 a firmware update (if needed) will take a maximum of 2 minutes. 11 DO NOT turn OFF the transceiver, or disconnect the microphone 12 until the update is completed...
... OPC-2014. 7 Use a 2 PH M3 × 6 screw (not supplied). 3 y COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK 4 Connects to the HM-195. 5 NOTE: For those who purchased the IC-M400BB and HM-195 separately. 6 When connecting the HM-195 for the first time, 7 a firmware update (if needed) will take a maximum of 2 minutes. 11 DO NOT turn OFF the transceiver, or disconnect the microphone 12 until the update is completed...
Instruction Manual
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... the problem, repair it clean with a new one of any communication system is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the supplied screws, as illustrated below. 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Supplied accessories DC power cable (OPC-891A) Flat washers (M5) Spring washers (M5) Screws (5×20 mm) ■■Fuse replacement One fuse is installed...
... the problem, repair it clean with a new one of any communication system is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the supplied screws, as illustrated below. 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Supplied accessories DC power cable (OPC-891A) Flat washers (M5) Spring washers (M5) Screws (5×20 mm) ■■Fuse replacement One fuse is installed...
Instruction Manual
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... yyThe completed installation should be connected to two OPC-1541 can be added. To operate from even longer distances, the optional 6 meter long OPC-1541 extension cable can be used to the right. 1 eeUsing the mounting base as described to operate from a longer distance. DDInstallation qqInsert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command microphone jack, and...
... yyThe completed installation should be connected to two OPC-1541 can be added. To operate from even longer distances, the optional 6 meter long OPC-1541 extension cable can be used to the right. 1 eeUsing the mounting base as described to operate from a longer distance. DDInstallation qqInsert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command microphone jack, and...
Instruction Manual
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... ■■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage European versions USA versions • Mode • Channel spacing • Operating temp. frequency deviation : 25 W/1 W : V ariable reactance frequency modulation : ±5.0 kHz 1 2 • Spurious emissions European versions : Less than 0.25 µW 3 USA versions DDReceiver • Receive system : Less than -70 dBc (High) 4 Less than -56 dBc (Low) 5 : Double conversion 6 superheterodyne 7 • Sensitivity European...
... ■■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage European versions USA versions • Mode • Channel spacing • Operating temp. frequency deviation : 25 W/1 W : V ariable reactance frequency modulation : ±5.0 kHz 1 2 • Spurious emissions European versions : Less than 0.25 µW 3 USA versions DDReceiver • Receive system : Less than -70 dBc (High) 4 Less than -56 dBc (Low) 5 : Double conversion 6 superheterodyne 7 • Sensitivity European...
Instruction Manual
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...; HM-195 commandmiciv™ External microphone-type controller. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable included. Black and white colors are available. • OPC-1541 microphone extension cable 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is 18 m (60...
...; HM-195 commandmiciv™ External microphone-type controller. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable included. Black and white colors are available. • OPC-1541 microphone extension cable 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is 18 m (60...
Instruction Manual
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...-related communications only and all precautions should be used in its territorial 11 waters. 12 *3 UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz) for example by means geographical separation. 14 15 16 13 6 CHANNEL LIST • International channels 1 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) CH CH CH CH CH CH Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 2 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550...
...-related communications only and all precautions should be used in its territorial 11 waters. 12 *3 UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz) for example by means geographical separation. 14 15 16 13 6 CHANNEL LIST • International channels 1 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) CH CH CH CH CH CH Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 2 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550...
Instruction Manual
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..., 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. 6 CHANNEL LIST • USA channels Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 69 69 69 156.475 156....875 157.275 157.275 86 157.325 161.925 8 RX only 161.650 9 RX only 161.775 10 RX only 163.275 *1 Low power only. *2 Momentary high power. *3 DSC operation only.
..., 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. 6 CHANNEL LIST • USA channels Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 69 69 69 156.475 156....875 157.275 157.275 86 157.325 161.925 8 RX only 161.650 9 RX only 161.775 10 RX only 163.275 *1 Low power only. *2 Momentary high power. *3 DSC operation only.
Instruction Manual
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... no sound comes • Squelch level is set to low. • Push [HI/LO] to water. • Remove the water with the AquaQuake func- .* tion. 5 Transmitting is impossi- • S ome channels are turned OFF. • T urn the beep tones ON in the CONFIGURA- ‹0* TION menu. 10 Distress calls cannot be selected. • The output power is set too high. power supply. • Set the squelch to...
... no sound comes • Squelch level is set to low. • Push [HI/LO] to water. • Remove the water with the AquaQuake func- .* tion. 5 Transmitting is impossi- • S ome channels are turned OFF. • T urn the beep tones ON in the CONFIGURA- ‹0* TION menu. 10 Distress calls cannot be selected. • The output power is set too high. power supply. • Set the squelch to...