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... 8 SET MODE 53-55 9 N Set mode programming 53 N Set mode items 53 10 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 56-66 N Connections 56 11 N Antenna 58 N Fuse replacement 58 12 N Cleaning 58 N Supplied accessories 58 13 N Mounting the transceiver 59 14 N MB-75 installation 60 N UT-112/UT-98 installation 61 15 N Microphone installation 62 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 67 16 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 68-69 N Specifications 68 N Options 69 12 CHANNEL LIST...
... 8 SET MODE 53-55 9 N Set mode programming 53 N Set mode items 53 10 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 56-66 N Connections 56 11 N Antenna 58 N Fuse replacement 58 12 N Cleaning 58 N Supplied accessories 58 13 N Mounting the transceiver 59 14 N MB-75 installation 60 N UT-112/UT-98 installation 61 15 N Microphone installation 62 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 67 16 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 68-69 N Specifications 68 N Options 69 12 CHANNEL LIST...
Instruction Manual
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... for 3 seconds to enter Call channel programming mode when Call channel is selected. (p. 9) ± While holding down for details. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Front panel Speaker Function display (p. 4) q w e r !3 t !2 y !1 !0 o i u The microphone may be connected here, or the microphone and its connection kit for the rear panel are separately included, depending on the transceiver version for 5 seconds to enter Set mode. (p. 53) q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp...
... for 3 seconds to enter Call channel programming mode when Call channel is selected. (p. 9) ± While holding down for details. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Front panel Speaker Function display (p. 4) q w e r !3 t !2 y !1 !0 o i u The microphone may be connected here, or the microphone and its connection kit for the rear panel are separately included, depending on the transceiver version for 5 seconds to enter Set mode. (p. 53) q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp...
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...) ± Rotate to check TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 13) ± While holding down ;(!),s28 ], rotate to adjust the audio level in RX Speaker mode. (p. 49) ± Hold down for 1 second to display the GPS information when a GPS receiver is connected. (p. 19) i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY ;#(78s$5!,s5)#= ± Selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 7) ±...
...) ± Rotate to check TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 13) ± While holding down ;(!),s28 ], rotate to adjust the audio level in RX Speaker mode. (p. 49) ± Hold down for 1 second to display the GPS information when a GPS receiver is connected. (p. 19) i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY ;#(78s$5!,s5)#= ± Selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 7) ±...
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... the Auto Switch function and Auto Tune timer are turned OFF. !0 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. !1 CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 9) s)NTHE(AILERMODE hWAIT" appears while holding down [PTT] of current time data, after that, "No Time" will appear. u LOW BATTERY ICON Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approximately 10 V DC or below. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Function display qwert y !7 BUSY 25W INT...
... the Auto Switch function and Auto Tune timer are turned OFF. !0 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. !1 CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 9) s)NTHE(AILERMODE hWAIT" appears while holding down [PTT] of current time data, after that, "No Time" will appear. u LOW BATTERY ICON Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approximately 10 V DC or below. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Function display qwert y !7 BUSY 25W INT...
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... unit is installed.) !6 LOCAL ICON (p. 8) Appears when the Attenuator function is manually programmed. release to receive. (p. 8) 12 w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ± Push either key to change the operating channel, Set 13 mode settings, etc. (pp. 6, 7, 53) 14 ± Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or manually resumes a scan. (p. 13) 15 e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] 16 ± Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 8) s3OMECHANNELSARESETTOONLYLOWPOWER ± While holding down to turn...
... unit is installed.) !6 LOCAL ICON (p. 8) Appears when the Attenuator function is manually programmed. release to receive. (p. 8) 12 w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ± Push either key to change the operating channel, Set 13 mode settings, etc. (pp. 6, 7, 53) 14 ± Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or manually resumes a scan. (p. 13) 15 e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] 16 ± Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 8) s3OMECHANNELSARESETTOONLYLOWPOWER ± While holding down to turn...
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... transmission starts. w Set the audio and squelch levels. ± Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise first. ± Rotate [VOL] to select the output power if necessary. Transmission is ON. 3 BASIC OPERATION N Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will be shut down and "TOT" ap- s& URTHERADJUSTMENTOF[VOL] may be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. y Push [H/L] to adjust the audio output level. s7HENRECEIVINGASIGNAL...
... transmission starts. w Set the audio and squelch levels. ± Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise first. ± Rotate [VOL] to select the output power if necessary. Transmission is ON. 3 BASIC OPERATION N Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will be shut down and "TOT" ap- s& URTHERADJUSTMENTOF[VOL] may be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. y Push [H/L] to adjust the audio output level. s7HENRECEIVINGASIGNAL...
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... INTL s4HE CHANNEL NUMBER STOPS blinking. ments, if desired. 16 9 w Hold down [H/L], push ;#(78s$5!,s5)#= sev- e Hold down [H/L], 25W INT 7 push ;s= to 9, some symbols (- . /) 4 and space can be labeled with your most oftenused channels in each channel group for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) 25W INT TAG CALL to program other channel com- t Push ;$)!,s%.4%2= to input and set the...
... INTL s4HE CHANNEL NUMBER STOPS blinking. ments, if desired. 16 9 w Hold down [H/L], push ;#(78s$5!,s5)#= sev- e Hold down [H/L], 25W INT 7 push ;s= to 9, some symbols (- . /) 4 and space can be labeled with your most oftenused channels in each channel group for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) 25W INT TAG CALL to program other channel com- t Push ;$)!,s%.4%2= to input and set the...
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...], or rotate [DIAL] to select "Exit," then push 12 ;$)!,s%.4%2= to exit Set mode. 13 [Example]: Programming scrambler code 5. 14 Push + to enter Set mode. --Set Mode-˘Scan Type Scan Timer WX Alert Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Rotate to select item. --Set Mode-Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Radio Power Scrambler Type ˘Scrambler Code Rotate to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must have the same scramble...
...], or rotate [DIAL] to select "Exit," then push 12 ;$)!,s%.4%2= to exit Set mode. 13 [Example]: Programming scrambler code 5. 14 Push + to enter Set mode. --Set Mode-˘Scan Type Scan Timer WX Alert Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Rotate to select item. --Set Mode-Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Radio Power Scrambler Type ˘Scrambler Code Rotate to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must have the same scramble...
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... scan, like Priority scan, searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. 4 SCAN OPERATION N Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to the right page for digital communication use. (Refer to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. When a signal is also checked while scanning. (p. 54) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning...
... scan, like Priority scan, searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. 4 SCAN OPERATION N Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to the right page for digital communication use. (Refer to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. When a signal is also checked while scanning. (p. 54) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning...
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... the Set mode setting. (Channel 16 is closed to start a scan. t To stop the scan, push [CLR] or repeat step r. 14 [Example]: Starting a normal scan. w Select the desired channel to change the scanning direction or re- 12 sume the scan manually. r Push ;3#!.s4!'= to start Priority or Normal scan. 7 shPRI-SCAN 16" appears during Priority scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received 13 on the display. timer first using Set mode. (p. 53) 3 Channels...
... the Set mode setting. (Channel 16 is closed to start a scan. t To stop the scan, push [CLR] or repeat step r. 14 [Example]: Starting a normal scan. w Select the desired channel to change the scanning direction or re- 12 sume the scan manually. r Push ;3#!.s4!'= to start Priority or Normal scan. 7 shPRI-SCAN 16" appears during Priority scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received 13 on the display. timer first using Set mode. (p. 53) 3 Channels...
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DSC OPERATION 6 u After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. 25W INT TAG Received DistressACK
DSC OPERATION 6 u After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. 25W INT TAG Received DistressACK
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DSC OPERATION 6 y When the acknowledgement 'Able to comply' is received, the channel specified in step e is received, beeps sound and the display returns to comply' is selected and beeps automatically sound. Or, when the acknowledgement 'Unable to the operated channel (before you entered the DSC menu). 25W INT Received INDV ACK
DSC OPERATION 6 y When the acknowledgement 'Able to comply' is received, the channel specified in step e is received, beeps sound and the display returns to comply' is selected and beeps automatically sound. Or, when the acknowledgement 'Unable to the operated channel (before you entered the DSC menu). 25W INT Received INDV ACK
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.... s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED s If Channel 70 is selected in the DSC menu. Or the display returns to the previous screen (before you entered the DSC menu) when "Unable to Comply" is selected, set the 8 digit ID code for the group you to transmit a DSC signal to the right.) --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input ˘Icom Group A s4HE)$CODEFORTHE'ROUPCALLCANBESETlRST...
.... s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED s If Channel 70 is selected in the DSC menu. Or the display returns to the previous screen (before you entered the DSC menu) when "Unable to Comply" is selected, set the 8 digit ID code for the group you to transmit a DSC signal to the right.) --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input ˘Icom Group A s4HE)$CODEFORTHE'ROUPCALLCANBESETlRST...
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..., set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call with [DIAL]. (See 'About Manual Inputting' as described on page 24.) s!FTERPUSHING;$)!,s%.4%2=, "POS Request Ready" is displayed. --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘Paul George --DSC Menu-POS Request Ready 1 e Push ;$)!,s%.4%2= to transmit the Position Request Call. 2 s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED s If Channel 70 is busy...
..., set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call with [DIAL]. (See 'About Manual Inputting' as described on page 24.) s!FTERPUSHING;$)!,s%.4%2=, "POS Request Ready" is displayed. --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘Paul George --DSC Menu-POS Request Ready 1 e Push ;$)!,s%.4%2= to transmit the Position Request Call. 2 s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED s If Channel 70 is busy...
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...) s!FTERPUSHING;$)!,s%.4%2=, "Position Report Ready" is connected, next steps e and r (Current position/time programming) do not appear. s%VENIF[CLR] hasn't been pushed, the display automatically returns to transmit the Position Report Call. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTP sW hen "Manual Input" is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. 6 DSC OPERATION DTransmitting a Position Report Call Transmit a Position Report Call when you...
...) s!FTERPUSHING;$)!,s%.4%2=, "Position Report Ready" is connected, next steps e and r (Current position/time programming) do not appear. s%VENIF[CLR] hasn't been pushed, the display automatically returns to transmit the Position Report Call. s4HE)$CODEFORTHE)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTP sW hen "Manual Input" is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. 6 DSC OPERATION DTransmitting a Position Report Call Transmit a Position Report Call when you...
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...)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTP sW hen "Manual Input" is selected, set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to transmit the Polling Request Call. s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED 2 s If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. 3 r After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the 4 following message is displayed. --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘...
...)NDIVIDUALCALLCANBESETlRSTP sW hen "Manual Input" is selected, set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to transmit the Polling Request Call. s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED 2 s If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. 3 r After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the 4 following message is displayed. --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘...
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... transmitted, the display automatically returns to the previous screen (before you wish to call with [DIAL]. (See 'About Manual Inputting' as possible. s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED s If Channel 70 is displayed. --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘Paul George --DSC Menu-Test Call Ready e Push ;$)!,s%.4%2= to select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," then push ;$)!,s%.4%2=. 6 DSC OPERATION...
... transmitted, the display automatically returns to the previous screen (before you wish to call with [DIAL]. (See 'About Manual Inputting' as possible. s%MERGENCYCHANNEL#HANNEL ISAUTOMATICALLYSELECTED s If Channel 70 is displayed. --DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John ˘Paul George --DSC Menu-Test Call Ready e Push ;$)!,s%.4%2= to select the desired pre-programmed individual address, or "Manual Input," then push ;$)!,s%.4%2=. 6 DSC OPERATION...
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INTERCOM TALK IC-M504A (caller) INTERCOM LISTEN HM-162 (listener) IC-M504A/HM-162 HM-157 e Hold down ;,/$8s)#s3#2-= for Intercom operation. HM-157 (listener) t After releasing [PTT] you to talk to turn ON the power. INTERCOM r Hold down ;,/$8s)#s3#2-=. s4 OADJUSTTHE(- SSPEAKEROUTPUTLEVEL PUSH;6/,s DIM PA/ RX ], then push [Y] or [Z] on page 62. Connect an optional Command microphone as described on...
INTERCOM TALK IC-M504A (caller) INTERCOM LISTEN HM-162 (listener) IC-M504A/HM-162 HM-157 e Hold down ;,/$8s)#s3#2-= for Intercom operation. HM-157 (listener) t After releasing [PTT] you to talk to turn ON the power. INTERCOM r Hold down ;,/$8s)#s3#2-=. s4 OADJUSTTHE(- SSPEAKEROUTPUTLEVEL PUSH;6/,s DIM PA/ RX ], then push [Y] or [Z] on page 62. Connect an optional Command microphone as described on...
Instruction Manual
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... 11 received on dealer setting. e Rotate [DIAL] to change the settings of the item, then push ;$)!,s%.4%2=. 8 SET MODE N Set mode programming Set mode is used to select the desired item, then push ;$)!,s%.4%2=. Scan Timer ON (Default: OFF) 13 ˘OFF 14 15 16 53 w After the display appears, release ;s=. Rotate --Set Mode-˘Scan Type Scan Timer WX Alert Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Radio Power Scrambler Type Scrambler Code Remote ID Exit N Set mode items 1 D Scan...
... 11 received on dealer setting. e Rotate [DIAL] to change the settings of the item, then push ;$)!,s%.4%2=. 8 SET MODE N Set mode programming Set mode is used to select the desired item, then push ;$)!,s%.4%2=. Scan Timer ON (Default: OFF) 13 ˘OFF 14 15 16 53 w After the display appears, release ;s=. Rotate --Set Mode-˘Scan Type Scan Timer WX Alert Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Radio Power Scrambler Type Scrambler Code Remote ID Exit N Set mode items 1 D Scan...
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... the transceiver detects the alert. 8 SET MODE N Set mode items (Continued) DWeather alert A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. "WX ALERT" blinks until you find one you can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF, or you like. tially checked during standby, or while scanning. experiment with WX SCAN ˘OFF (Default: OFF) D Dual/Tri-watch ˘Dualwatch (Default: Dualwatch) D Beep tone You can have confirmation beeps sound...
... the transceiver detects the alert. 8 SET MODE N Set mode items (Continued) DWeather alert A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. "WX ALERT" blinks until you find one you can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF, or you like. tially checked during standby, or while scanning. experiment with WX SCAN ˘OFF (Default: OFF) D Dual/Tri-watch ˘Dualwatch (Default: Dualwatch) D Beep tone You can have confirmation beeps sound...