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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM323 iM323G iM324 iM324G 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 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM323 iM323G iM324 iM324G 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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...speaker ❍ Built-in GPS * *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of personal injury, fire or electric shock. struction manual contains important operating instructions for choosing this product should provide you for the transceiver. If disregarded... using the transceiver. With proper care, this Icom product. Icom, Icom Inc. The IC-M323/ICM323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom's philosophy of your radio. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard...
...speaker ❍ Built-in GPS * *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of personal injury, fire or electric shock. struction manual contains important operating instructions for choosing this product should provide you for the transceiver. If disregarded... using the transceiver. With proper care, this Icom product. Icom, Icom Inc. The IC-M323/ICM323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom's philosophy of your radio. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard...
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...;re, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. version transceiver. Make sure the chosen location is supplied with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference at his own expense. • POUR LES RAYONNEMENTS NON INTENTIONNELS DE CLASSE A: Cet équipement a été...
...;re, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio. version transceiver. Make sure the chosen location is supplied with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference at his own expense. • POUR LES RAYONNEMENTS NON INTENTIONNELS DE CLASSE A: Cet équipement a été...
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... select the desired character or number in the table while in the Menu screen. 2 e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS Push to change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 17) t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR] (pp. 7, 13, 68) Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to enter or exit the Menu screen...
... select the desired character or number in the table while in the Menu screen. 2 e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS Push to change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 17) t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR] (pp. 7, 13, 68) Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to enter or exit the Menu screen...
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... be displayed. 1 !5 POSITION INDICATOR ➥➥ Shows the current position when position data is re- 2 ceived, or the position is manually entered. 3 • W hen the position data is displayed. • "??" will blink every 2 seconds instead of position. Therefore an external... GPS receiver needs to be connected, or the time needs to be manually entered for only 4 23.5 hours, and after that , "NO POSITION" is displayed. 7 ➥➥ "NO POSITION" is displayed ...
... be displayed. 1 !5 POSITION INDICATOR ➥➥ Shows the current position when position data is re- 2 ceived, or the position is manually entered. 3 • W hen the position data is displayed. • "??" will blink every 2 seconds instead of position. Therefore an external... GPS receiver needs to be connected, or the time needs to be manually entered for only 4 23.5 hours, and after that , "NO POSITION" is displayed. 7 ➥➥ "NO POSITION" is displayed ...
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.... (p. 12) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ➥➥ Push either key to check Favorite channels. (p. 12) ➥➥ Push either key to change scanning direction or manually resumes a scan. (p. 17) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] ➥➥ Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 12) • Some channels are set to...
.... (p. 12) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ➥➥ Push either key to check Favorite channels. (p. 12) ➥➥ Push either key to change scanning direction or manually resumes a scan. (p. 17) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] ➥➥ Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 12) • Some channels are set to...
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... the desired channel group. (p. 10) wwSelect the desired channel to be independently assigned to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or 10 manually resume the scan. 11 • A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received. 16 17 rrPush [SCAN] to set as Favorite channels, or...
... the desired channel group. (p. 10) wwSelect the desired channel to be independently assigned to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or 10 manually resume the scan. 11 • A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received. 16 17 rrPush [SCAN] to set as Favorite channels, or...
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..., or [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or Dial to the "DSC SETTINGS" screen. rrThe UTC time entry screen is connected. • Manually entered position and time will be manually entered. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) format is connected. *For... only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. • Manual entry is disabled when a GPS receiver is displayed, enter the UTC time in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z Push...
..., or [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or Dial to the "DSC SETTINGS" screen. rrThe UTC time entry screen is connected. • Manually entered position and time will be manually entered. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) format is connected. *For... only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. • Manual entry is disabled when a GPS receiver is displayed, enter the UTC time in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z Push...
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... BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. DSC OPERATION 7 ■■Making a Distress call A Distress call should be made (p. 26). • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. 5 • P ush then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis- 6 tress call information. • P ush then push [PAUSE] to pause...
... BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. DSC OPERATION 7 ■■Making a Distress call A Distress call should be made (p. 26). • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. 5 • P ush then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis- 6 tress call information. • P ush then push [PAUSE] to pause...
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.... ➥➥A distress alert contains: • Nature of distress: Selected in step w. • Position information: The latest GPS or manually entered position is held for an acknowledgment call. • T he Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until the power... is made (p. 26). • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information. • Push then push...
.... ➥➥A distress alert contains: • Nature of distress: Selected in step w. • Position information: The latest GPS or manually entered position is held for an acknowledgment call. • T he Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until the power... is made (p. 26). • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. • Push then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information. • Push then push...
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... Calls ➪ Individual Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 19) • W... hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for a Group ID. About Manual Entry: 1 Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial or ...
... Calls ➪ Individual Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 19) • W... hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for a Group ID. About Manual Entry: 1 Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial or ...
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... an acknowledgement call. rrThe Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. ttThe screens shown below are displayed. Push [CALL] to the normal operating mode. DSC OPERATION 7 1 Manual ACK: qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. 2 MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK 3 (Push [MENU].) (Rotate...
... an acknowledgement call. rrThe Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. ttThe screens shown below are displayed. Push [CALL] to the normal operating mode. DSC OPERATION 7 1 Manual ACK: qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. 2 MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK 3 (Push [MENU].) (Rotate...
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... or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. • Intership channels are '0' for the group you to make a DSC signal to only a specific group. About Manual Entry: Enter a desired group ID in the recommended order. 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a Group call The Group call ... DSC Calls ➪ Group Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset group address or "Manual Input," using Dial, or Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • T o move the cursor, select either arrow, "←" or "→," then push...
... or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT]. • Intership channels are '0' for the group you to make a DSC signal to only a specific group. About Manual Entry: Enter a desired group ID in the recommended order. 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a Group call The Group call ... DSC Calls ➪ Group Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset group address or "Manual Input," using Dial, or Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • T o move the cursor, select either arrow, "←" or "→," then push...
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...or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • T he ID code for the Position Request Call can be entered first. (p. 20) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for a Group ID. DSC OPERATION 7 DDMaking a Position Request Call (For only U.S.A. and Australian...DSC Calls ➪ Position Request (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial, or [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or Dial to know a specific ship's current position, and so on the next page. 35 If a Group...
...or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • T he ID code for the Position Request Call can be entered first. (p. 20) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for a Group ID. DSC OPERATION 7 DDMaking a Position Request Call (For only U.S.A. and Australian...DSC Calls ➪ Position Request (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial, or [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or Dial to know a specific ship's current position, and so on the next page. 35 If a Group...
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...to call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 1 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report...63710; (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial, or [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or Dial to a specific ship and receive an answer back. If a Group ID is displayed. • Confirm...
...to call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 1 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired individual ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report...63710; (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial, or [Y]/[Z Push [ENT] or Dial to a specific ship and receive an answer back. If a Group ID is displayed. • Confirm...
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... displayed. When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position and time have been manually entered, the screen as follows: *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Report call (continued) rrPush...
... displayed. When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position and time have been manually entered, the screen as follows: *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Report call (continued) rrPush...
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... Calls ➪ Polling Request (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call contents. 12 13 14 15 16 + Continued...station ID. 7 8 9 10 11 eeA confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call can be entered first. (p. 20) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you want to know a specific vessel is 5 entered, an error beep sounds...
... Calls ➪ Polling Request (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call contents. 12 13 14 15 16 + Continued...station ID. 7 8 9 10 11 eeA confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call can be entered first. (p. 20) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you want to know a specific vessel is 5 entered, an error beep sounds...
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... wish to call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 1 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired address ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test Call... OPERATION 7 DDMaking a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be entered first. (p. 19) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you should indicate that these are '0' for a Group ID. Normally the test...
... wish to call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 1 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired address ID in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test Call... OPERATION 7 DDMaking a Test call Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be entered first. (p. 19) • W hen "Manual Input" is selected, enter the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you should indicate that these are '0' for a Group ID. Normally the test...
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... call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 44 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) Manual ACK: qqEnter "TEST ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU].) (Rotate...
... call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 44 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) Manual ACK: qqEnter "TEST ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU].) (Rotate...
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... or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 46 wwSelect a desired Position Request call . 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Reply call (continued) Manual Reply: qqEnter "POSITION REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate...
... or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 46 wwSelect a desired Position Request call . 7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Reply call (continued) Manual Reply: qqEnter "POSITION REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate...