Instruction Manual
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... went into the design of your radio of choice, and hope you agree with years of "technology first." DDFEATURES ❍ Integrated AIS Receiver * ❍ NMEA 2000™ Connectivity * ❍ 2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording ❍ S uperb Active Noise Cancelling *Depends...completely before using the transceiver. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! With proper care, this product should provide you with Icom's philosophy of troublefree operation. The IC-M506 vhf marine transceiver is subject to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may occur. SAVE ...
... went into the design of your radio of choice, and hope you agree with years of "technology first." DDFEATURES ❍ Integrated AIS Receiver * ❍ NMEA 2000™ Connectivity * ❍ 2 minutes Last Call Voice Recording ❍ S uperb Active Noise Cancelling *Depends...completely before using the transceiver. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING! With proper care, this product should provide you with Icom's philosophy of troublefree operation. The IC-M506 vhf marine transceiver is subject to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may occur. SAVE ...
Instruction Manual
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... ■■Received Call log 65 ■■Transmitted Call log 67 ■■DSC Settings 68 ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder...72 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 74−78 ■■Intercom operation 74 ■■RX Hailer function 75 ■■Hailer operation 75 ■■...
... ■■Received Call log 65 ■■Transmitted Call log 67 ■■DSC Settings 68 ■■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder...72 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 74−78 ■■Intercom operation 74 ■■RX Hailer function 75 ■■Hailer operation 75 ■■...
Instruction Manual
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... scrambler unit is installed)..........78 ■■Voice recorder function 78 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions 79−88 ■■About AIS 79 ■■AIS Classes 79 ■■Function screen 80 ■■About the detail screen 83 ■■AIS Settings 87 10 N MEA 2000 CONNECTION (Depending on versions 89...
... scrambler unit is installed)..........78 ■■Voice recorder function 78 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions 79−88 ■■About AIS 79 ■■AIS Classes 79 ■■Function screen 80 ■■About the detail screen 83 ■■AIS Settings 87 10 N MEA 2000 CONNECTION (Depending on versions 89...
Instruction Manual
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... to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥➥ Push to stop a Normal or Priority scan. AIS [ ]* (p. 86) Push to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the display. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have an AIS receiver. Channel/Weather channel [ ] (pp. 9, 11) Push to start or stop a Dualwatch or Tri...
... to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥➥ Push to stop a Normal or Priority scan. AIS [ ]* (p. 86) Push to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the display. *Some versions of IC-M506 do not have an AIS receiver. Channel/Weather channel [ ] (pp. 9, 11) Push to start or stop a Dualwatch or Tri...
Instruction Manual
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... select the intership channel specified in step e. • A different intership channel will be selected if the station you can transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without 12 needing to enter the target's MMSI code. 13 See pages 72 and 102 for more details. 14 15 16... entered the 2 MENU screen). 3 4 5 6 7 i A fter communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal 8 operating mode. 9 ✓✓ Convenient! 10 When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is displayed. 1 Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
... select the intership channel specified in step e. • A different intership channel will be selected if the station you can transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without 12 needing to enter the target's MMSI code. 13 See pages 72 and 102 for more details. 14 15 16... entered the 2 MENU screen). 3 4 5 6 7 i A fter communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal 8 operating mode. 9 ✓✓ Convenient! 10 When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is displayed. 1 Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
Instruction Manual
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...call type is 2 connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of the AIS target is displayed. • Make sure the transceiver is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. 10 • ...Voice Channel is specified by the coast station, therefore you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Step 1: Transponder's operation qqSelect a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- Oth- DSC OPERATION 7 ■■Making an Individual call using the transponder. ger list display. •...
...call type is 2 connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of the AIS target is displayed. • Make sure the transceiver is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. 10 • ...Voice Channel is specified by the coast station, therefore you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. (p. 71) Step 1: Transponder's operation qqSelect a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- Oth- DSC OPERATION 7 ■■Making an Individual call using the transponder. ger list display. •...
Instruction Manual
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.... • 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 alarm, and then return to...
.... • 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 alarm, and then return to...
Instruction Manual
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... vessels; Class A and Class B. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on international voyages. Other vessel (Class B AIS) Other vessel (Class A AIS) Vessel information Your vessel (Class B AIS) Base Station 79 ■■AIS Classes There are required to install a Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross...A unit, choose to install a Class B unit to Navigation (AtoN), Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART), MOB (Man OverBoard) and EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)AIS. Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all SOLAS vessels, as the vessel name...
... vessels; Class A and Class B. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on international voyages. Other vessel (Class B AIS) Other vessel (Class A AIS) Vessel information Your vessel (Class B AIS) Base Station 79 ■■AIS Classes There are required to install a Class A AIS transponder: • Upwards of 300 gross...A unit, choose to install a Class B unit to Navigation (AtoN), Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART), MOB (Man OverBoard) and EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)AIS. Under the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention, all SOLAS vessels, as the vessel name...
Instruction Manual
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...type using the [DISP] key. If the GPS is within 60 minutes of the selected AIS target. 80 plotter, target list and danger list, and you can select the display type from "AIS SET" in the menu screen, the plotter screen is 14 within 60 10 minutes of ...bearing information from a satellite. It shows the display range and the icons of function display; 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■■Function display There are three types of the AIS targets. D Plotter screen After select the "AIS" icon in the menu screen (p. 87) 3 • W hen "N-UP" is displayed, the...
...type using the [DISP] key. If the GPS is within 60 minutes of the selected AIS target. 80 plotter, target list and danger list, and you can select the display type from "AIS SET" in the menu screen, the plotter screen is 14 within 60 10 minutes of ...bearing information from a satellite. It shows the display range and the icons of function display; 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■■Function display There are three types of the AIS targets. D Plotter screen After select the "AIS" icon in the menu screen (p. 87) 3 • W hen "N-UP" is displayed, the...
Instruction Manual
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... [Y]/[Z] to select display range. • 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 nm (nautical miles) are heading, in the direction it's heading. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) w e q r t y t YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon appears in the center of the screen. • W hen "N-UP" is displayed,... the vessel icon automatically points in the direction you are selectable. • Description of the icons Icon Description AIS target: Vessel The tip of the target triangle automatically points in 45 degrees steps. • W hen "AC-UP" is displayed, ...
... [Y]/[Z] to select display range. • 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 nm (nautical miles) are heading, in the direction it's heading. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) w e q r t y t YOUR VESSEL ICON Your vessel icon appears in the center of the screen. • W hen "N-UP" is displayed,... the vessel icon automatically points in the direction you are selectable. • Description of the icons Icon Description AIS target: Vessel The tip of the target triangle automatically points in 45 degrees steps. • W hen "AC-UP" is displayed, ...
Instruction Manual
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... by the distance from your vessel. • R otate dial or push to select an AIS target. 4 • P ush to change the sort of AIS target data, sort by the transceiver. q w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which helps you to find any dangerous target 2 whose CPA is within 3 60... minutes of the selected 6 AIS target. (p. 83) 7 • P ush [DSC] to transmit DSC call to the danger list screen, which are being detected 15 by CPA 5 or TCPA. • P ush [...
... by the distance from your vessel. • R otate dial or push to select an AIS target. 4 • P ush to change the sort of AIS target data, sort by the transceiver. q w q THE NUMBER OF TARGETS Shows the number of AIS targets which helps you to find any dangerous target 2 whose CPA is within 3 60... minutes of the selected 6 AIS target. (p. 83) 7 • P ush [DSC] to transmit DSC call to the danger list screen, which are being detected 15 by CPA 5 or TCPA. • P ush [...
Instruction Manual
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...8226; CPA (Closest Point of • Starboard side to Antenna Approach) length • TCPA (Time to the previous screen. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on the AIS class. The contents differ, depending on versions) ■■About the detail screen The detail screen displays the information about the selected... detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the detail screen. ➥ Push to select an AIS target in the target list screen, danger list screen, or plotter screen and then push [INFO] or [ENT]. • The detail screen ...
...8226; CPA (Closest Point of • Starboard side to Antenna Approach) length • TCPA (Time to the previous screen. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on the AIS class. The contents differ, depending on versions) ■■About the detail screen The detail screen displays the information about the selected... detail screen, pushing [CLEAR] returns to the previous screen, which was displayed before entering the detail screen. ➥ Push to select an AIS target in the target list screen, danger list screen, or plotter screen and then push [INFO] or [ENT]. • The detail screen ...
Instruction Manual
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...) • Range (ON POS : ON Position, 15 OFF POS : OFF Position) • Type of Base Station targets' DE- TAIL screens • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • MMSI Code (H: High, L: Low) • Position (Latitude, • Range Longitude) • Bearing D C ontent... 4 • Speed Over Ground • Altitude 5 • Course Over Ground 6 D C ontent lists of AtoN targets' DETAIL 7 screens • AIS Class • Bearing 8 (AtoN existence • Bow to Antenna length 9 (REAL, VIRTUAL)) • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length •...
...) • Range (ON POS : ON Position, 15 OFF POS : OFF Position) • Type of Base Station targets' DE- TAIL screens • AIS Class • Position Accuracy • MMSI Code (H: High, L: Low) • Position (Latitude, • Range Longitude) • Bearing D C ontent... 4 • Speed Over Ground • Altitude 5 • Course Over Ground 6 D C ontent lists of AtoN targets' DETAIL 7 screens • AIS Class • Bearing 8 (AtoN existence • Bow to Antenna length 9 (REAL, VIRTUAL)) • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length •...
Instruction Manual
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... on versions) D C ontent lists of AIS-SART targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Bow to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length • Call Sign • Port side to Antenna • IMO Number ... Accuracy • Date (H: High, L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn D C ontent lists of MOB targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Stern to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Port side to Antenna • Call Sign length • IMO Number • Starboard side to...
... on versions) D C ontent lists of AIS-SART targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Bow to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Stern to Antenna length • Call Sign • Port side to Antenna • IMO Number ... Accuracy • Date (H: High, L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn D C ontent lists of MOB targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • Stern to Antenna length • MMSI Code • Port side to Antenna • Call Sign length • IMO Number • Starboard side to...
Instruction Manual
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...L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn • Bow to Antenna length D AIS combo screen 1 You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. (p 9) q P ush [AIS] to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the 2 screen. 3 ➥ P ush to select an operating channel. ➥ P ...ush to select a vessel. 4 • A softkey [INFO] will appear. 5 ➥ P ush [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target. 6 ➥ P ush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. (p. 91) 7 ➥ P ush [CLEAR] to exit the...
...L: Low) • Time • Range • Bearing • Rate Of Turn • Bow to Antenna length D AIS combo screen 1 You can display the AIS plotter during basic operation. (p 9) q P ush [AIS] to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the 2 screen. 3 ➥ P ush to select an operating channel. ➥ P ...ush to select a vessel. 4 • A softkey [INFO] will appear. 5 ➥ P ush [INFO] or [ENT] to display the detail screen of the selected AIS target. 6 ➥ P ush [MENU] to enter the Menu screen. (p. 91) 7 ➥ P ush [CLEAR] to exit the...
Instruction Manual
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... the direction your course is displayed. D CPA/TCPA In this menu, you can be customized from "AIS SET" in the menu screen. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■■AIS Settings AIS settings can edit alarm settings for AIS plotter. • W hen "North up " is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre- sents North...
... the direction your course is displayed. D CPA/TCPA In this menu, you can be customized from "AIS SET" in the menu screen. 9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on versions) ■■AIS Settings AIS settings can edit alarm settings for AIS plotter. • W hen "North up " is displayed, the top of the plotter display repre- sents North...
Instruction Manual
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9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on the vessels SOG, or CPA and TCPA. NOTE: If other vessels enter your alarm zone area. 1 • CPA, TCPA 2 Enter CPA (Closest ... list, can cause the collision alarm to the Menu mode. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than this set value, the Slow Warn function assumes that vessel's COG is fixed towards your 5 CPA and TCPA settings. 6 q P ush [Y]/[Z] to...
9 AIS RECEIVER (Depending on the vessels SOG, or CPA and TCPA. NOTE: If other vessels enter your alarm zone area. 1 • CPA, TCPA 2 Enter CPA (Closest ... list, can cause the collision alarm to the Menu mode. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than this set value, the Slow Warn function assumes that vessel's COG is fixed towards your 5 CPA and TCPA settings. 6 q P ush [Y]/[Z] to...
Instruction Manual
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... Radio Frequency/Mode/Power 129808 DSC Call Information 9 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 10 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 11 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 12 129793...
... Radio Frequency/Mode/Power 129808 DSC Call Information 9 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 10 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 11 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 12 129793...
Instruction Manual
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... Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p. 107) 1 D Connect to the MA-500TR Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin 2 connector of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector. Rubber vulcanizing tape y NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR Connects to the NMEA 2000 network*. *Some versions of the MA-500TR using.... Af- 3 ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to a piece of the OPC-2014. 13 14 15 16 102 Before connecting to the AIS target using the OPC-2014* cable. t DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to keep the leads together.
... Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p. 107) 1 D Connect to the MA-500TR Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin 2 connector of IC-M506 do not have a NMEA 2000 connector. Rubber vulcanizing tape y NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR Connects to the NMEA 2000 network*. *Some versions of the MA-500TR using.... Af- 3 ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to a piece of the OPC-2014. 13 14 15 16 102 Before connecting to the AIS target using the OPC-2014* cable. t DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to keep the leads together.
Instruction Manual
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... feet) microphone extension cable for installation details. Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is 18 meters (60 feet) maximum. • MA-500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC calls to two OPC...-1541 can be connected. Icom is not responsible for optimal performance when...
... feet) microphone extension cable for installation details. Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is 18 meters (60 feet) maximum. • MA-500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC calls to two OPC...-1541 can be connected. Icom is not responsible for optimal performance when...