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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER |M803 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 MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER |M803 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
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... [DISTRESS] for choosing this product should provide you need. 6 Give additional information about your dealer for the IC-M803. RRWARNING! Personal injury, fire shock may occur. Icom is received, hold down [PTT] on . Personal death, serious injury, or an explosion may occur. NOTE ... • Color • The number of powerful output power zz RF Direct Sampling system employed With proper care, this Icom product. This instruction manual includes some functions that is because of: •• Force majeure, including, but not limited to 38400 bps) available...
... [DISTRESS] for choosing this product should provide you need. 6 Give additional information about your dealer for the IC-M803. RRWARNING! Personal injury, fire shock may occur. Icom is received, hold down [PTT] on . Personal death, serious injury, or an explosion may occur. NOTE ... • Color • The number of powerful output power zz RF Direct Sampling system employed With proper care, this Icom product. This instruction manual includes some functions that is because of: •• Force majeure, including, but not limited to 38400 bps) available...
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...(freshwater) cloth, then dry it before operating. The remote controller may become unusable, due to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. vi FUNCTION Select ACTION Push [▲] or [▼]. Go back to select. Exit Push . zz Rotate :...to enter or set. zz Push : Push [ENT] to enter a digit or text. KEY ICON DESCRIPTION The keys are described in this manual as or . You can use the following action icons describe [CH/GRP], [ENT], the Keypad keys, and and [▼] RECOMMENDATION CLEAN ...
...(freshwater) cloth, then dry it before operating. The remote controller may become unusable, due to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. vi FUNCTION Select ACTION Push [▲] or [▼]. Go back to select. Exit Push . zz Rotate :...to enter or set. zz Push : Push [ENT] to enter a digit or text. KEY ICON DESCRIPTION The keys are described in this manual as or . You can use the following action icons describe [CH/GRP], [ENT], the Keypad keys, and and [▼] RECOMMENDATION CLEAN ...
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...78) 1 DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. 4 8 VOLUME DIAL [VOL] zzRotate to start manual tuning. zzRotate to select the operating channel, menu items, menu settings, and so on . Pushing 3 times The S-SQL Level Setting window is displayed. ...Gain Setting window is displayed. zzPush 1 ~ 5 times to set a temporary operating frequency. (p. 20) 10 DSC SCAN KEY [D-SCAN] Push to start manual tuning, or to enter or exit the Menu screen. Pushing 5 times The Backlight Settings window is connected: zzPush to start a DSC scan. (p. ...
...78) 1 DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. 4 8 VOLUME DIAL [VOL] zzRotate to start manual tuning. zzRotate to select the operating channel, menu items, menu settings, and so on . Pushing 3 times The S-SQL Level Setting window is displayed. ...Gain Setting window is displayed. zzPush 1 ~ 5 times to set a temporary operating frequency. (p. 20) 10 DSC SCAN KEY [D-SCAN] Push to start manual tuning, or to enter or exit the Menu screen. Pushing 5 times The Backlight Settings window is connected: zzPush to start a DSC scan. (p. ...
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... After that , "No Time" will be displayed. 8 Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the position when the GPS position data is set. LLThe manually entered time is held for only 23.5 hours. After that , "No Position" will be displayed. DDPosition and Time area Position area The current position... Displayed when the offset time is not correctly received. Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the time after 4 hours have passed since you manually entered the time. Indicator Description Displayed when a GPS receiver is held for only 23.5 hours. LLThe last position is not No Time ...
... After that , "No Time" will be displayed. 8 Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the position when the GPS position data is set. LLThe manually entered time is held for only 23.5 hours. After that , "No Position" will be displayed. DDPosition and Time area Position area The current position... Displayed when the offset time is not correctly received. Blinks every 2 seconds instead of the time after 4 hours have passed since you manually entered the time. Indicator Description Displayed when a GPS receiver is held for only 23.5 hours. LLThe last position is not No Time ...
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... pin 3 76 381 To pin 1 54 2 To pin 2 and 5 Ground TX/RX control FSK keying AF ground AF input FSK terminal unit 14 zz OFF: Manual transmission with the microphone's [PTT] switch, or grounding the SEND line of the [ACC] connector is displayed in the Software Key area. 4. Push [◄] or...
... pin 3 76 381 To pin 1 54 2 To pin 2 and 5 Ground TX/RX control FSK keying AF ground AF input FSK terminal unit 14 zz OFF: Manual transmission with the microphone's [PTT] switch, or grounding the SEND line of the [ACC] connector is displayed in the Software Key area. 4. Push [◄] or...
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... then push . •• After is pushed, the entered position data and time is set, and the DSC setting screen is received, manually enter the position and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time. If no GPS data is displayed. Rotate 5. Rotate + Push LLTo select ʻW...is on the 'N' or 'S.' 3. Push [MENU] or to return to the Main screen. •• The entered position data and time, and "Manual" is displayed in the Position data and Time area. + Push LLTo select ʻNʼ (North latitude) or ʻSʼ (South latitude), select...
... then push . •• After is pushed, the entered position data and time is set, and the DSC setting screen is received, manually enter the position and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time. If no GPS data is displayed. Rotate 5. Rotate + Push LLTo select ʻW...is on the 'N' or 'S.' 3. Push [MENU] or to return to the Main screen. •• The entered position data and time, and "Manual" is displayed in the Position data and Time area. + Push LLTo select ʻNʼ (North latitude) or ʻSʼ (South latitude), select...
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...;Sending DSC calls (Distress) A Distress call should be sent if, in the opinion of distress: Undesignated distress •• Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that no Distress call is in distress and requires immediate assistance.
...;Sending DSC calls (Distress) A Distress call should be sent if, in the opinion of distress: Undesignated distress •• Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that no Distress call is in distress and requires immediate assistance.
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...RESEND DISTRESS" screen is received (Call Repeat function), or you make a Distress Cancel call. (p. 32) •• To manually transmit a Distress repeat call, push . •• To display the transmitted Distress call While waiting for an Acknowledgment, you receive... Transmitting: 7 •• A default Distress alert contains: -Nature of distress: Undesignated distress -Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that is held for 3 seconds until an Acknowledgment is displayed. Push to turn OFF the transceiver. •• While holding...
...RESEND DISTRESS" screen is received (Call Repeat function), or you make a Distress Cancel call. (p. 32) •• To manually transmit a Distress repeat call, push . •• To display the transmitted Distress call While waiting for an Acknowledgment, you receive... Transmitting: 7 •• A default Distress alert contains: -Nature of distress: Undesignated distress -Position information: The latest GPS, or manually input position, that is held for 3 seconds until an Acknowledgment is displayed. Push to turn OFF the transceiver. •• While holding...
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...Push Acknowledgment "ACK (able)." LLTo display the screen from the Menu screen: 6. Select an Individual address, or "Manual Input." Select a voice frequency, or "Manual Input." You can send an Individual call . •• "Transmitting Individual Call" is displayed, and then ...► Continued on the next page. 35 Push . Push to manually 1. Select "Voice Frequency." [MENU] > Compose Non-Distress Rotate 7 2. Rotate + Push + Push 3. Rotate NOTE: When you select "Manual Input" in this step, push the Keypad key to send an ...
...Push Acknowledgment "ACK (able)." LLTo display the screen from the Menu screen: 6. Select an Individual address, or "Manual Input." Select a voice frequency, or "Manual Input." You can send an Individual call . •• "Transmitting Individual Call" is displayed, and then ...► Continued on the next page. 35 Push . Push to manually 1. Select "Voice Frequency." [MENU] > Compose Non-Distress Rotate 7 2. Rotate + Push + Push 3. Rotate NOTE: When you select "Manual Input" in this step, push the Keypad key to send an ...
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... to immediately send an Acknowledgment "Able to the Main screen. •• The received call (p. 48), send an Acknowledgment to the Main screen, push . When "Manual" is displayed. Push to comply": •• An alarm sounds. •• The following screen is selected in the next step. 36 Push , and then...
... to immediately send an Acknowledgment "Able to the Main screen. •• The received call (p. 48), send an Acknowledgment to the Main screen, push . When "Manual" is displayed. Push to comply": •• An alarm sounds. •• The following screen is selected in the next step. 36 Push , and then...
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... a specific group. Select "Address." LLYou can send a Group call to talk. 7. Rotate + Push 5. Push , and then to return to manually enter an Group ID. ► Continued on the next page 37 Rotate 7 + Push 3. LLSee pages 27 and 28 for details of the Software.... Select "Group." TIP: When "Individual ACK" is displayed. Rotate + Push NOTE: When you to send a DSC call enables you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 6. Push to send an Individual Acknowledgment. •• "Transmitting Individual ACK" is displayed, and then "...
... a specific group. Select "Address." LLYou can send a Group call to talk. 7. Rotate + Push 5. Push , and then to return to manually enter an Group ID. ► Continued on the next page 37 Rotate 7 + Push 3. LLSee pages 27 and 28 for details of the Software.... Select "Group." TIP: When "Individual ACK" is displayed. Rotate + Push NOTE: When you to send a DSC call enables you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 6. Push to send an Individual Acknowledgment. •• "Transmitting Individual ACK" is displayed, and then "...
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...the Software Key functions in this step, push the Keypad key to manually enter a Call frequency. 8. Rotate + Push NOTE: When you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 11. Push to manually enter a voice frequency. 10. Hold down [PTT] to the ...Main screen. 38 Rotate + Push 7. Select "Voice Frequency." Push , and then to return to talk. 12. Select a voice frequency, or "Manual Input." Select "Call frequency." 7 DSC OPERATION ■■Sending DSC calls (other) DDSending a Group call . •• "Transmitting Group Call...
...the Software Key functions in this step, push the Keypad key to manually enter a Call frequency. 8. Rotate + Push NOTE: When you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 11. Push to manually enter a voice frequency. 10. Hold down [PTT] to the ...Main screen. 38 Rotate + Push 7. Select "Voice Frequency." Push , and then to return to talk. 12. Select a voice frequency, or "Manual Input." Select "Call frequency." 7 DSC OPERATION ■■Sending DSC calls (other) DDSending a Group call . •• "Transmitting Group Call...
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LLSee pages 27 and 28 for details of the Software Key functions in this step, push the Keypad key to talk. 14. Push , and then to return to send a Geographical Area call. •• "Transmitting Geographical Call" is displayed, and then "Geographical Call" is displayed. Push to the Main screen. 11. DSC OPERATION 7 7 41 Select a voice frequency, or "Manual Input." Rotate + Push NOTE: When you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 13. Hold down [PTT] to manually enter a voice frequency. 12.
LLSee pages 27 and 28 for details of the Software Key functions in this step, push the Keypad key to talk. 14. Push , and then to return to send a Geographical Area call. •• "Transmitting Geographical Call" is displayed, and then "Geographical Call" is displayed. Push to the Main screen. 11. DSC OPERATION 7 7 41 Select a voice frequency, or "Manual Input." Rotate + Push NOTE: When you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 13. Hold down [PTT] to manually enter a voice frequency. 12.
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... + Push 5. Push , and then to return to send a Test call to manually enter an Individual ID. 42 Rotate + Push NOTE: When you should avoid testing calls on a Distress or safety channel, you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 9. Select "Address." Select a Call frequency.... + Push Rotate + Push 8. Select an Individual address, or "Manual Input." 7 DSC OPERATION DDSending a Test call would require no further calls between the two stations involved. When you cannot ...
... + Push 5. Push , and then to return to send a Test call to manually enter an Individual ID. 42 Rotate + Push NOTE: When you should avoid testing calls on a Distress or safety channel, you select "Manual Input" in the DSC Task mode. 9. Select "Address." Select a Call frequency.... + Push Rotate + Push 8. Select an Individual address, or "Manual Input." 7 DSC OPERATION DDSending a Test call would require no further calls between the two stations involved. When you cannot ...
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... is displayed. Push to the Main screen. TIP: When "Test ACK" is being received, push to the calling station. While a Test call is set to "Manual" (p. 57), do the following steps to send an Acknowledgment. 1. Push , and then to return to send a Test Acknowledgment. 6. LLIf you cannot communicate, and want to...
... is displayed. Push to the Main screen. TIP: When "Test ACK" is being received, push to the calling station. While a Test call is set to "Manual" (p. 57), do the following steps to send an Acknowledgment. 1. Push , and then to return to send a Test Acknowledgment. 6. LLIf you cannot communicate, and want to...
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...57 Select an item. zz Test ACK Rotate + Push •• Auto (Able): Automatically sends an Acknowledgment. •• Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgment. 4. Open "Auto ACK." [MENU] > DSC Settings > Auto ACK 2. Enter a Routine frequency, and then push...Auto (Able): Automatically sends "Able to comply." •• Auto (Unable): Automatically sends "Unable to comply." •• Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgment. Select an option. DSC OPERATION 7 When selecting or editing "Routine frequency" 1. Open "Routine." [MENU] > DSC Settings > Scanning...
...57 Select an item. zz Test ACK Rotate + Push •• Auto (Able): Automatically sends an Acknowledgment. •• Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgment. 4. Open "Auto ACK." [MENU] > DSC Settings > Auto ACK 2. Enter a Routine frequency, and then push...Auto (Able): Automatically sends "Able to comply." •• Auto (Unable): Automatically sends "Unable to comply." •• Manual: Manually sends an Acknowledgment. Select an option. DSC OPERATION 7 When selecting or editing "Routine frequency" 1. Open "Routine." [MENU] > DSC Settings > Scanning...
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Rotate (Example: When "Single" is + Push selected in the "Procedure" setting. (p. 28) •• Manual: After receiving a DSC call, you do not push in this setting, the transceiver outputs the DSC data to accept the received DSC call. 3. LLDisplayed only ...
Rotate (Example: When "Single" is + Push selected in the "Procedure" setting. (p. 28) •• Manual: After receiving a DSC call, you do not push in this setting, the transceiver outputs the DSC data to accept the received DSC call. 3. LLDisplayed only ...
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.... •• The received position data has not been updated for 10 minutes. •• The position data has not been manually updated for 4 hours. •• The received, or manually entered position data has not been updated for 23.5 hours. 1. Warning Select whether or not to sound an alarm when receiving...
.... •• The received position data has not been updated for 10 minutes. •• The position data has not been manually updated for 4 hours. •• The received, or manually entered position data has not been updated for 23.5 hours. 1. Warning Select whether or not to sound an alarm when receiving...
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...Set the volume level to GPS-DATA or GPS-ANT. (p. 69, 79) zz The position and time have passed since the position data was manually entered. →→Re-enter the position and time. zz Some channels are displayed instead of the position and time. zz The GPS antenna is... communication cannot be set for an Individual ID. →→Enter a correct ID code. (p. 24) "??" Contact your dealer. zz Four hours have not been manually entered. →→Enter the position and time. (p. 26) Sensitivity is too low, and only strong signals can be set to the power supply. →...
...Set the volume level to GPS-DATA or GPS-ANT. (p. 69, 79) zz The position and time have passed since the position data was manually entered. →→Re-enter the position and time. zz Some channels are displayed instead of the position and time. zz The GPS antenna is... communication cannot be set for an Individual ID. →→Enter a correct ID code. (p. 24) "??" Contact your dealer. zz Four hours have not been manually entered. →→Enter the position and time. (p. 26) Sensitivity is too low, and only strong signals can be set to the power supply. →...