Instruction Manual
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... salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to make an individual DSC calls using the transceiver. In that case, purchase separately. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this Icom product. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! CAUTION...*. ❍ E asy to salt crystallization. If disregarded, inconvenience only. The IC-M400BB vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Equipment damage may occur. FOREWORD Thank you with...
... salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to make an individual DSC calls using the transceiver. In that case, purchase separately. struction manual contains important operating instructions for purchasing this Icom product. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! CAUTION...*. ❍ E asy to salt crystallization. If disregarded, inconvenience only. The IC-M400BB vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom's state of personal injury, fire or electric shock. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Equipment damage may occur. FOREWORD Thank you with...
Instruction Manual
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...received, Channel 16 is transmitting. "LOCATED AT your position). 5. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until you have one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from this device is automatically selected. 3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit... 1.4 meters of receiving and transmitting. Or, transmit your Distress call on Channel 70. ii The antenna should neither be installed as high as listed above any person is 25 watts. If higher gain antenna are used. "THIS IS...
...received, Channel 16 is transmitting. "LOCATED AT your position). 5. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds until you have one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from this device is automatically selected. 3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit... 1.4 meters of receiving and transmitting. Or, transmit your Distress call on Channel 70. ii The antenna should neither be installed as high as listed above any person is 25 watts. If higher gain antenna are used. "THIS IS...
Instruction Manual
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...antenna field by FCC and IC. Do not transmit with gain not greater than the allowable MPE level set by a grounded metallic barrier. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. An omnidirectional antenna with radio and antenna... on the FCC and IC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height of the 3 meter MPE radius. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A...
...antenna field by FCC and IC. Do not transmit with gain not greater than the allowable MPE level set by a grounded metallic barrier. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. An omnidirectional antenna with radio and antenna... on the FCC and IC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height of the 3 meter MPE radius. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A...
Instruction Manual
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... for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference at his own expense. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to be affixed in a commercial environment. COUNTRY CODE LIST • ISO 3166-1 Country Codes Country Codes 1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI 2 Belgium BE 19...
... for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference at his own expense. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to be affixed in a commercial environment. COUNTRY CODE LIST • ISO 3166-1 Country Codes Country Codes 1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI 2 Belgium BE 19...
Instruction Manual
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...- NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at least 1 m away from the vessel's magnetic navigation compass. er source of the transceiver and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in an electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. This will become hot when operating continuously for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out...
...- NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at least 1 m away from the vessel's magnetic navigation compass. er source of the transceiver and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in an electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. This will become hot when operating continuously for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out...
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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... Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit 4 must monitor Channel 16 when you , cannot lawfully be posted or kept with all others. • Y ou must be used by small vessel radio operators when a radio 2 is not required for vessels in which is your dealer or the appropriate government agency for you are prohibited under law. tion on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23...
... Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit 4 must monitor Channel 16 when you , cannot lawfully be posted or kept with all others. • Y ou must be used by small vessel radio operators when a radio 2 is not required for vessels in which is your dealer or the appropriate government agency for you are prohibited under law. tion on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23...
Instruction Manual
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... normal operating screen. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn ON the power. • Three short beeps sound, and "NO DSC MMSI" is displayed. 2 PREPARATION ■■MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be checked in the MENU screen. The code is not necessary. eeEnter your MMSI code again for details. This initial code setting can...
... normal operating screen. To program the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn ON the power. • Three short beeps sound, and "NO DSC MMSI" is displayed. 2 PREPARATION ■■MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be checked in the MENU screen. The code is not necessary. eeEnter your MMSI code again for details. This initial code setting can...
Instruction Manual
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... 16 The programmed ATIS code can be changed by using Dial, or Push [ENT] or Dial to the normal operating mode. To program the ATIS code, turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again. If your dealer or distributor. pleted, the screen shown below is briefly displayed. 11 • After that, the normal operating screen is displayed. eeEnter your ATIS code programming is disabled. wwPush [ENT...
... 16 The programmed ATIS code can be changed by using Dial, or Push [ENT] or Dial to the normal operating mode. To program the ATIS code, turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again. If your dealer or distributor. pleted, the screen shown below is briefly displayed. 11 • After that, the normal operating screen is displayed. eeEnter your ATIS code programming is disabled. wwPush [ENT...
Instruction Manual
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... list display. • Y ou can be specified by the coast station, therefore you cannot change the channel. In this case. 4 Transponder's display Microphone's display eePush [DSC] to transmit an individual DSC call , the transponder will display "Voice Channel is automatically set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. See (¤5) of the AIS target is displayed. • Make sure the transceiver is selected in the normal operating mode...
... list display. • Y ou can be specified by the coast station, therefore you cannot change the channel. In this case. 4 Transponder's display Microphone's display eePush [DSC] to transmit an individual DSC call , the transponder will display "Voice Channel is automatically set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. See (¤5) of the AIS target is displayed. • Make sure the transceiver is selected in the normal operating mode...
Instruction Manual
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... use the channel. • To reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level. • Y ou can check the MMSI code or the name, if programmed, of the AIS target on the display. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Unable to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then return to the operating channel before you entered the MENU...
... use the channel. • To reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level. • Y ou can check the MMSI code or the name, if programmed, of the AIS target on the display. ➥➥ If the acknowledgement 'Unable to comply' is received, push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then return to the operating channel before you entered the MENU...
Instruction Manual
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CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. White: Talker A (Data-H) Connects to an NMEA In Positive line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible naviga- 6 tion equipment, to receive position data from other ships. e AF OUT LEADS Orange: Public Address Speaker (+) Gray: Public Address Speaker (-) Connects to a PA speaker. • PA output power: More...
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. White: Talker A (Data-H) Connects to an NMEA In Positive line of a PC or NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 sentence format DSC, DSE compatible naviga- 6 tion equipment, to receive position data from other ships. e AF OUT LEADS Orange: Public Address Speaker (+) Gray: Public Address Speaker (-) Connects to a PA speaker. • PA output power: More...
Instruction Manual
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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. 13 14...
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. 13 14...
Instruction Manual
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... the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, repair it clean with a new one of any communication system is installed in the performance of the proper rating. ■■Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied template on the leaflet, mount the ICM400BB securely to mount them. A key element in the supplied DC power cable. KEEP the transceiver and microphone...
... the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, repair it clean with a new one of any communication system is installed in the performance of the proper rating. ■■Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied template on the leaflet, mount the ICM400BB securely to mount them. A key element in the supplied DC power cable. KEEP the transceiver and microphone...
Instruction Manual
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... at these marks. DDInstallation qqInsert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command microphone jack, and tighten the nut. The cable is used between the transceiver and the OPC-1540. ttInstall the mounting base using the supplied OPC-1540 connection cable. To operate from a longer distance. 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Microphone installation The HM-195 should look like this. 12...
... at these marks. DDInstallation qqInsert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command microphone jack, and tighten the nut. The cable is used between the transceiver and the OPC-1540. ttInstall the mounting base using the supplied OPC-1540 connection cable. To operate from a longer distance. 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Microphone installation The HM-195 should look like this. 12...
Instruction Manual
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...;■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage European versions USA versions • Mode • Channel spacing • Operating temp. range • Current drain (at 10% distortion with a 4 ˘ load (RX SP) : More than 2 W at 13.8 V) • Power supply requirement • Frequency stability • Antenna impedance • Dimensions (approximately) (Projections not included) • Weight (approximately) : Tx 156.000-161.450 MHz Rx...
...;■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage European versions USA versions • Mode • Channel spacing • Operating temp. range • Current drain (at 10% distortion with a 4 ˘ load (RX SP) : More than 2 W at 13.8 V) • Power supply requirement • Frequency stability • Antenna impedance • Dimensions (approximately) (Projections not included) • Weight (approximately) : Tx 156.000-161.450 MHz Rx...
Instruction Manual
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... calls to selected AIS targets. 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS DDDimensions 216 (8.5) 165 mm (6.49) 108.3 (4.26) 124.5 (4.9) 190 (7.48) Unit: mm (inch) 42 (1.65) 79 (3.11) ■■Options • HM-195 commandmiciv™ External microphone-type controller. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable included. Up to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not...
... calls to selected AIS targets. 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS DDDimensions 216 (8.5) 165 mm (6.49) 108.3 (4.26) 124.5 (4.9) 190 (7.48) Unit: mm (inch) 42 (1.65) 79 (3.11) ■■Options • HM-195 commandmiciv™ External microphone-type controller. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable included. Up to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not...
Instruction Manual
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...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... 157.025 161.625 9 *1 DSC operation only. 10 *2 Channels 15 and 17 may also be taken to avoid harmful interference to low power (1 W) only.
...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... 157.025 161.625 9 *1 DSC operation only. 10 *2 Channels 15 and 17 may also be taken to avoid harmful interference to low power (1 W) only.
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.... 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.... 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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...;3* 8 nels. 9 No beep sounds. • Beep tones are programmed for low • Change channels. grammed. 12 * Refer to the transceiver and p. 6 2 not turn ON. p. 2 11 transmitted. power or receive only by regulations. power supply. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. ⁄1* 3 from the speaker. • Volume level is set too low. • Set the volume to a suitable level. ⁄0* 4 • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Remove the water...
...;3* 8 nels. 9 No beep sounds. • Beep tones are programmed for low • Change channels. grammed. 12 * Refer to the transceiver and p. 6 2 not turn ON. p. 2 11 transmitted. power or receive only by regulations. power supply. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. ⁄1* 3 from the speaker. • Volume level is set too low. • Set the volume to a suitable level. ⁄0* 4 • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Remove the water...