Icom IC-M324 Manual Instrucción

MANUAL de INSTRUCCIONES
TRANSCEPTOR VHF MARINO
ICM324
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
2 DESCRIPCION
■ Panel Frontal r Tecla selectora de canal Arriba/ Abajo [∫•CH]/[√•CH]

Parlante q Pantalla de func. (p. 4) w e ➥ Apretar para seleccionar canales, items, Menu ajustes,
➥ Apretar para selccionar canales favoritos, cambio de

direccion de scaneo . (p. 17)
r
t Tecla borrado [CLEAR] (pp. 7, 13, 68)
Apretar para borrar datos ingresados, o retornar a la
t pantalla previa.
y
u y MENU [MENU] (p. 68)
Apretar para entrar o salir de la pantalla de menu.
o i u VOLUME /SQUELCH SWITCH/POWER SWITCH

[VOL/SQL•PWR]
q Tecla de Socorro [DISTRESS] (pp. 23, 24)
➥ mantenga presionado durante 1 segundo para encender.
Mantener apretada por 3 segundos para emitir.
➥.mantenga presionado durante 1 segundo para apagar
Cuando la alimentación está ENCENDIDA, presione para
w Tecla ENTER [ENT] (pp. 7, 10, 68)
ingresar al modo de ajuste de nivel de volumen.
Apretar para ingresar los datos o seleccionar item.
• Cada vez que se presiona este interruptor, se alterna el
modo entre el ajuste del nivel de volumen, el ajuste
e TECLAS IZQ / DERECHA [Ω]/[≈] del nivel de umbral de silenciamiento, la selección del
Presione para cambiar a la función de tecla anterior o canal de operación y el ajuste del brillo de la
siguiente que está asignada a las teclas retroiluminación del LCD y la tecla, si está asignado.
programables. (p. 6) ➥Gire para ajustar el nivel de volumen.
➥ Presione para seleccionar carácter o número deseado * La función deseada puede ser asignada en la pantalla del Menú
en la tabla mientras se encuentra en el nombre del
.
canal, la posición, el modo de ingreso de código
MMSI
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]

AquaQuake [ ] (p. 15) 2
➥
Mantenga para activar el AquaQuake para limpiar el agua.
Presione para seleccionar el canal 16. (p. 9)
lejos de la rejilla del altavoz
➥ Mantenga presionado durante 1 segundo para .
seleccionar el canal de llamada. (p. 9)
• “CALL” se muestra cuando se selecciona el canal de Favorite channel [ ] (p. 17)
llamada. Presione para configurar o borrar el canal mostrado como
➥ Mantenga presionado durante 3 segundos para un canal favorito (etiqueta).
ingresar al modo de entrada del canal de llamada
➥ Mantenga presionado durante 3 segundos para borrar
cuando se selecciona el canal de llamada. (p. 13) o configurar todos los canales favoritos en el grupo de
canales seleccionado
o SOFTKEYS .
Las funciones deseadas que se describen a continuación Name [ ] (p. 13)

se pueden asignar en la pantalla de Menú. Pulse para entrar en el modo de entrada de nombre de canal
Scan [ ] (p. 17)
Presione para iniciar o detener un escaneo Normal o

Prioritario.
Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 18) Backlight [ ] (p. 15)
➥
Pulse para iniciar Dualwatch o Tri-watch.
➥ Presione para detener Dualwatch o Tri-watch cuando cualquiera de las dos esté activada
.
High/Low [ ] (p. 12)
Apretar para seleccionar potencia alta o baja.
Algunos canales están configurados solo para baja potencia .
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■ Funcion de r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9)

pantalla
q w e r t y u i o Muestra canal selecionado.
t DUPLEX ICON (p. 10)
Muestra cuando un canal duplex se ha seleccionado.
!7 y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 17)
!6 !0 Muestra cuando un canal favorito (TAG) se ha seleccionado.
!5 !1 u MESSAGE ICON (p. 60)
!2 Pestañea cuando hay un mensaje LSD .
!4
!3 i GPS ICON
➥ Permanece mientras ingresa señal GPS receiver* or an exter-
q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (p. 12) nal GPS receiver is recepcion de posicion valida.
➥ “ ” se muestra cuando recibe una señal o el *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
squelch esta abierto. ➥ Pestañea cuando se busca position valida de GPS.
➥ “ ” aparece mientras esta en transmision. o SWITCH ICON (p. 63)
w POWER ICON (p. 12) Aparece cuando "CH 16 SWITCH" en la configuración
➥ “25W” indica potencia alta seleccionada. DSC está en OFF.
➥ “1W” indica potencia baja seleccionada . !0 LOW BATTERY ICON
e CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10) Parpadea cuando el voltaje cae a menos de 10 V.
Muestra grupo de canals , INT, USA, CAN, ATIS or DSC, !1 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
depending on the version. • Muestra el número de canal operativo seleccionado.
➥ WX is displayed when the weather channel is select- • Cuando se selecciona un canal simplex, se muestra "A".
ed.*
*For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
!3 KEY ICON (p. 6) !5 INDICADOR De POSICION

➥ Muestra la posición actual cuando los datos de posición son 2
Muestra la función preestablecida de las teclas
programables en el panel frontal. Se recibe, o la posición se ingresa manualmente
Cuando los datos de posición no son válidos, “??” puede parpadear cada 2 segundos en lugar
!4 INDICADOR ZONA HORARIA de la posición. La última posición se mantiene por sólo
23.5 horas, y después de eso, se muestra "NO POSITION".
➥ Muestra la hora actual cuando se reciben los datos del • “??” parpadeará cada 2 segundos en lugar de la posición, después de que hayan transcurrido
4 horas desde el momento en que la posición se ingresó manualmente. La posición introducida
GPS, o la hora se ingresa manualmente. manualmente se mantiene por sólo
• Cuando la hora actual del GPS no es válida, “??” 23.5 horas, y después de eso, se muestra "NO POSITION".
parpadeará cada 2 segundos en lugar de la hora ➥ “NO POSITION ”aparece cuando no hay ningún
actual. Después de que hayan pasado 23.5 horas, se receptor GPS conectado y no se ingresa ninguna
muestra "NO TIME". posición manualmente.
• “??” parpadeará cada 2 segundos en lugar de la hora
actual, después de que hayan transcurrido 4 horas !6 INDICADOR REBUSCA
desde la hora en que se ingresó manualmente. El ➥ “SCAN 16 ”se muestra durante un escaneo de
tiempo introducido manualmente se mantiene por sólo prioridad; "SCAN" se muestra durante un escaneo
23.5 horas, y después de eso, se muestra "NO TIME". normal. (p. 17)
➥ "LOCAL" se muestra cuando se ajusta el tiempo de ➥ “DUAL 16” se muestra durante el Dualwatch; "TRI 16"
desplazamiento. se muestra durante la triple vigilancia. (p. 18)
➥ "MNL" se muestra cuando la hora se ingresa !7 LOCAL ICON (p. 12)
manualmente. Se muestra cuando la función Atenuador está activada.
➥ “UTC” se muestra cuando el formato de frase GGA, * Solo para transceptores de versiones de EE. UU. Y Australia.
GLL y GNS GPS está incluido en la señal de GPS.
➥ La información de la fecha se muestra cuando el
formato de la oración del GPS RMC se incluye en la
señal del GPS.
➥ “NO HAY TIEMPO” se muestra cuando no hay ningún
receptor GPS conectado y no se ingresa ninguna
hora manualmente.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■ Microfono ■ Funcion de teclas

Varias funciones pueden asignarse a las teclas.
q
Una vez asignada la funcion es mostrada.
Micrófono
D Softkey function selection
Cuando “Ω” o “≈” se muestra al lado icono, secuencialmente
presionando [Ω]/[≈] muestra el previo o la proxima función
asignada a la tecla.
w e
q PTT [PTT] Push Push

Apretar para transmitir y soltar para recibir. (p. 12)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
➥ Apretar para buscar canal deseado. (p. 12)
➥ Apretar para cambiar la direccion de la rebusca *apretar esta tecla
. (p. 17) para partir y detener
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] la rebusca.
➥ Apretar para cambiar potencia alta o baja. (p. 12)
• Algunos canales solo operan en pot baja.
➥ Mientras presiona [HI/LO], encender equipo para
activar function bloqueo . (p. 14)
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PREPARACION 3
■ Ingreso del MMSI
Los 9 dígitos ISMM (Identificación del servicio móvil r Repita paso e para ingresar los 9 digitos.
Marítimo) deben ser ingresados con el equipo en ON. t despues de ingresar los 9 dig, “FINISH” se selecciona 3
automaticamente apriete [ENT] or digite para ingresarlo.
El MMSI solo se puede ingresar una vez. y lMMSI CONFIRMATION” se muestra en pantalla.
Despues de est solo puede cambiarlo el distribuidor
Autorizado.
q Mantener apretado [PWR](Dial) para encender .

• Suenan tres pitos cortos, y “NO DSC MMSI” aparece.
w Apretar [ENT] para partir con ingreso MMSI.
• [CLEAR] dos veces para cancelar el ingreso, y vaya a la
pantalla normal. En este caso el equipo no puede hacer LSD u Entre el MMSI de Nuevo para confirmation.
Para ingresar MMSI, apagar y encebder de Nuevo . • Enter in the same way as steps e through t.
• i When your MMSI code entry is successfully completed,
e Ingresar el MMSI de la siguiente manera: the screen as shown below is briefly displayed.
• Seleccione el numero con Dial, or [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈]. • After that, the normal operating screen is displayed.
• Apretar ENT para entrarlo.
• Para mover el cursor usar , “←” or “→,” entonces [ENT] or Dial.
El MMSI ingresado se puede chequear en el Menu. (p. 69)
NOTE:
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OPERATION BASICA 4
■ Seleccion del Canal
D Call channel
D Channel 16
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call 3
El canal 16 es el canal de socorro y seguridad. Se utiliza para canal. El canal de llamada se supervisa durante la vigilancia
establecer contacto inicial con una estación y para comunicaciones triple. Se pueden ingresar los datos del canal de llamada. 4
de emergencia. El canal 16 se monitorea tanto durante Duwatch Los canales utilizados para almacenar su canal más
como en Tri-watch. Mientras espera, debe monitorear el Canal 16 utilizado en cada grupo de canales,for quick recall. (p. 13)
➥ Presione [16 / C] para seleccionar el Canal 16. ➥ Mantenga presionado [16 / C] durante 1 segundo para
seleccionar el canal de Llamada del grupo de canales
➥ Presione [CH / WX] * para regresar a la pantalla
seleccionado.
visualizada antes de seleccionar el Canal 16, o presione [Y]
/ [Z] para seleccionar un canal operativo • “CALL” y se muestra el número del canal de llamada.
. Cada grupo de canales tiene un canal de llamada
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323/IC- independiente después de la entrada
M323G except for Australian version.
• . (p. 13)
➥ Presione [CH / WX] * para volver a la pantalla que se
muestra antes de seleccionar Canales de llamada, o
presione [Y] / [Z] para seleccionar un canal operativo
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323/IC-
+ Continued on the next page.
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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Selecting a Channel (Continued)

D Seleccion de grupo de canales r Gire el dial o presione [∫]/[√] para seleccionar grupo
Hay canales internacionales preestablecidos en el IC-M323 de canales y presione [ENT].
/ IC-M323G / IC-M324 / IC-M324G. Excepto por las v • U.S.A Ont o CAN depende de la versión del equipo
e rsiones europeas, puede seleccionar un grupo de canales • Presione [BACK] para retornar a la pantalla previa.
a adecuado para su área de operación, como se describe a
c o conntinuación
Q Presione [MENÚ].
w Gire el dial o presione [∫] / [√] para seleccionar “
Configuración de radio”, y luego presione [ENT].
e Gire el dial o presione [∫] / [√] para seleccionar “CHAN
G Group”, y luego presione [ENT]
t Presione [EXIT] para salir

y Presione [Y]/[Z] para seleccionar un canal
• Apretando [Y]/[Z] en el microfono selecciona su canal
favorito.
• “DUP” aparece cuando es un canal duplex.
• “A” aparece cuando es un canal simplex.
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BASIC OPERATION 4
D Selecting a Weather channel ■ Ajuste de volumen y nivel

(For Only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers)
The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for de squelch
monitoring broadcasts from NOAA. (National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration) El volume y squelch se ajustan moviendo [VOL/ SQL](Dial). 4
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone
on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. (p. 16) q Presione[VOL/SQL](Dial) una o mas veces para
mostrar el volume y squelch en pantalla.
q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. w Gire [VOL/SQL](Dial) o apriete [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] para
• “WX” is displayed when a weather channel is selected. ajustar the volume or squelch level.
• “WX ” is displayed when the Weather Alert function is ON. (p. • The transceiver tiene 20 volume niveles and OFF.
71) • The transceiver has 11 squelch niveles. OPEN is completely
w Push [∫]/[√] to select a channel. open, 10 is tight squelch, 1 is loose squelch.
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also select a channel. • Si no se aprieta una Tecla en 5 seconds, the transceiver
vuelve anivel normal.
e Presione [ENT] para ajustar el nivel, y salir del modo
de ajuste de volumen.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancelar.
When weather alert is OFF.
When weather alert is ON.
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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Recepcion y transmisión i Release [PTT] to receive.

CAUTION: Transmitir sin antenna puede dañar el equipo.
Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 CANNOT
q Mantener apretado [PWR] (Dial) para encender equip. be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
w Ajustar nivel de volume y squelch (p. 11)
➥ Primero abra el squelch. Entonces ajuste el nivel de IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit-
volumen. ted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold
e Cambie el groupo de canales. (p. 10) the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth
r Presione [∫]/[√] para selector canal. (pp. 9, 10) and speak at your normal voice level.
• Apretando[Y]/[Z] en el microfono, tambien puede cambiar
canal.
✓ NOTE for the TOT (Time-out Timer) function
• Cuando reciba una señal, “ ” aparece y se escucha en The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission beyond a
el parlante. preset time period after the transmission starts.
t Presionar [LO/DX] para activar la función atenuador 10 seconds before transmission is cutoff, a beep sounds to
For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers. indicate the transmission will be shut down and “TOT” is dis-
• “LOCAL” is displayed when the receive Attenuator function is played in the channel name field. Transmission is not possible
ON. for 10 seconds after this shut down.
y Apretar [HI/LO] para seleccionar el nivel de potencia r ui Microphone
• “25W” is displayed when high power is selected, and “1W” is
displayed when low power is selected.
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose high
power for longer distance communications.
• Some channels are for only low power.
u Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your normal
voice level.
•“ ” is displayed.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
t y wq r y
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BASIC OPERATION 4
■ Entering a Channel name

Enter a name of up to 10 characters.
Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . /
[ \ ] ^ _ : ; < = > ?) and a space can be entered.
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q Push [∫]/[√] to select a channel. r Repeat step e to enter all characters.
• First, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if acti-
vated.
w Push [NAME] to open the channel name enter screen.
• A cursor is displayed on the first character.
e Enter the desired channel name in the following manner:
• Select a desired character using Dial, or [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial. t Push [Ω]/[≈]/[∫]/[√] to select “FINISH,” then push [ENT] to
• Push [123], [!$?], or [ABC] to select a character group. set the name and return to the previous screen.
• Select “SPACE,” then push [ENT] to enter a space.
• Select “DELETE,” then push [ENT] to delete a character.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel and return to the previous screen.
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4 BASIC OPERATION
■ Entering a Call channel data ■ Microphone Lock function

You can enter data in Call channel in each channel group for The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [∫], [√] and
quick recall. the [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents
accidental channel changes and function access.
q Select the desired channel group (INT, USA, CAN, ATIS,
or DSC) to be entered. (p. 10) ➥ While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, hold down
w Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Micro-
the selected channel group. phone Lock function ON or OFF.
• “CALL” and the Call channel number is displayed.
e Hold down [16/C] again for 3 seconds (until a long beep
changes to 2 short beeps) to enter the Call channel entry
mode.
r Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select a channel.
[Y]/[Z] [HI/LO]
t Push [ENT] to save the displayed channel as the Call

channel.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel.
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BASIC OPERATION 4
■ Adjusting the Backlight level ■ Using the AquaQuake water

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- draining function
ity under low light conditions.
The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away
The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
The adjustment method, described below differs depending from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle 4
on the presetting. the sound coming from the speaker. A buzzing sound is heard
when this function is activated.
➥ Push [BKLT] to show the backlight adjustment screen. Ro-
tate Dial or push [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the brightness of ➥ While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is
the LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT]. activated to clear water away from the speaker grill.
• If no key operation is performed for about 5 seconds, the transceiver • While holding down [AQUA], a low buzzing sounds to drain wa-
sets the selected backlight level, and returns to the normal mode. ter, regardless of the volume level setting.
• The transceiver keys, except [DISTRESS], are disabled while
the AquaQuake function is activated.
When the Backlight function is assigned to the [VOL/
SQL](Dial):
q Push [VOL/SQL](Dial) one or more times to display the
backlight adjustment screen.
w Rotate [VOL/SQL](Dial) to adjust the brightness of the
LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT].
When the AquaQuake function is activated.
The desired function can be assigned to Dial. See page 72

for details.
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5 SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scan-
wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan ning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop
and a Normal scan. scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer
to the next page for details.)
When the Weather Alert function* is ON, the weather channel
is also checked while scanning. (p. 71) Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p. 70)
*For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.
NORMAL SCAN
PRIORITY SCAN
CH 01 CH 02
CH 01 CH 02
WX* CH 03
WX* CH 16 CH 03
CH 05 CH 04
CH 05 CH 04
*When the weather alert function is activated.
*When the weather alert function is activated. (For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.)
(For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.)
The Normal scan, like the Priority scan, sequentially
The Priority scan sequentially searches through all Favor- searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike
ite channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is the Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set
detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal as a Favorite channel.
disappears. When a signal is detected on a channel other
than Channel 16, the scan becomes a Dualwatch until the
signal disappears.
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SCAN OPERATION 5
■ Setting Favorite channels ■ Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as Favor- First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan
ite channels, or clear the Favorite on unwanted channels. resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 70)
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning.
Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each q Select the desired channel group. (p. 10)
channel group (INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC). w Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left. 5
e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
q Select the desired channel group. (p. 10) r Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan.
w Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel. • “SCAN 16” is displayed during a Priority scan; “SCAN” is dis-
e Push [] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel. played during a Normal scan.
• “” is displayed on the display. • When a signal is detected, the scan pauses until the signal dis-
r To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step e. appears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the
• “” disappears. setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during a Priority scan.)
• Push [Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the
✓ Clearing (or setting) all Favorite channels scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or
Hold down [] for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to manually resume the scan.
2 short beeps) to clear all Favorite channel settings in the • A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received on
selected channel group. Channel 16 during a Priority scan.
• Repeat above procedure to set all channels as Favorite channels. t To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step r.
[Example]: Starting a Normal scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received.
Push
[SCAN]
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6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 70)
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired operating channel.
Call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch and e Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you • “DUAL 16” is displayed during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” is displayed
are operating on another channel. during Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION r To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again.
Call channel
[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25.
Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 75 Signal is received on
Tri-watch starts. Call channel.
Dualwatch Tri-watch
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch and Tri-

watch pause on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
• If a signal is received on the Call channel during Tri- Tri-watch resumes after the Signal received on Channel
watch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis- signal disappears. 16 takes priority.
appears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during a Dualwatch
or Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].
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DSC OPERATION 7
■ DSC address ID
D Entering an Individual ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
a name of up to 10 characters. •The ID name entry screen is displayed.
q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.

MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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w Push [ADD].
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” entry screen is displayed.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
• Select a desired character using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
[ENT] or Dial.
• Push [123], [!$?], or [ABC] to select a character group.
u After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using Dial, or
e Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or Dial to save it.
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • The “INDIVIDUAL ID” list screen is displayed.
[ENT] or Dial.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
The first digit is specified as ‘0,’ and the second digit is
other than ‘0’ for a Group ID.
i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ DSC address ID (Continued)

D Entering a Group ID t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
q Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. • Group ID name entry screen is displayed.
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID

w Push [ADD].
• The “GROUP ID” entry screen is displayed.
y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:

• Select a desired character using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
[ENT] or Dial.
• Push [123], [!$?], or [ABC] to select a character group.
e Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. u After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using Dial, or
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or Dial to save it.
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push • The “GROUP ID” list screen is displayed.
[ENT] or Dial.
The first digit is specified as ‘0,’ and the second digit is
other than ‘0’ for a Group ID.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
r Repeat step e to enter the specific 9 digits group code. i Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Deleting Individual and Group IDs

q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- e Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL
TINGS menu. ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen.
• Push [CANCEL] to cancel it.
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID / Group ID
• When no address ID is entered, “No ID” is displayed. In this case,
push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name,
then push [DEL].
7
r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Entering position and time

A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
If no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
is not receiving valid position data, your position and UTC
(Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually en-
tered. 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 con-

nected.
• Manually entered position and time will be held for only e After entering the position, push [ENT] to save it.
23.5 hours. r The UTC time entry screen is displayed, enter the UTC
time in the following way:
q Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position Input • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) [ENT] or Dial.
w Enter your latitude and longitude position using Dial, and
[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
[ENT] or Dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor is
on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position. t Push [ENT] or Dial to save your position and time.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cursor • Return to the “DSC SETTINGS” screen.
is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
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DSC OPERATION 7
■ Making a Distress call

A Distress call should be made if, in the opinion of the Master, w After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
that the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate knowledgment call.
assistance. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A mode), or DSC Cancel call is made (p. 26).
PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call.
CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE • Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
HELP IS NEEDED.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode, 7
push [RESUME] to resume it.
D Simple call
q While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3
seconds to transmit the Distress call.
• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and
both the key and display backlighting blink.
• DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the
Distress call is transmitted.
e After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF]
then reply using the microphone.
➥ A distress alert default contains:

• Nature of distress: Undesignated distress
• Position information: The latest GPS or manually entered posi-
tion is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power
is turned OFF.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making a Distress call (Continued)

D Making a Regular call e The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed.
The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- • Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.
tress call.
q Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.

MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call r Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) tress call.
• While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and
w Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then
both the key and display backlighting blink.
push Dial or [ENT].
• The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes.
• ‘Undesignated,’‘Fire,Explosion,’‘Flooding,’‘Collision,’‘Grounding,’
‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man
Overboard’ are selectable.
• The nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes after select-
ing.
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DSC OPERATION 7
When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-

t After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both posi-
knowledgment call. tion and time have been manually entered, the screen as
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
shown below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or DSC cancel call is made (p. 26).
position and UTC time as follows:
• Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. *For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
• Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode,
push [RESUME] to resume it. 7
➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi-

tion and UTC time.
y After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
OFF] then reply using the microphone. [ENT] or Dial.
• Select N (North latitude) or S (South latitude) when the cursor
is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
• Select W (West longitude) or E (East longitude) when the cur-
sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
➥ A distress alert contains:

• Nature of distress: Selected in step w.
• Position information: The latest GPS or manually entered
position is held for 23.5 hours, or until
the power is turned OFF.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making a Distress call (Continued)

D Canceling a Distress call r The Distress cancel call is transmitted.
q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN-
CEL].
t Channel 16 is automatically selected.

• Report your situation using the microphone.
w Push [CONTINUE]. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating
• Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. mode.
e Push [FINISH].
• Push [EXIT] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call.
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DSC OPERATION 7
■ Making DSC calls About Manual Entry:

Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈].
sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 64) • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
[ENT] or Dial.
D Making an individual call • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
The Individual call function allows you to make a DSC call to is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
only a specific station. • The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
q Enter “INDIVIDUAL CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. 7

MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual Call
w Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In-

put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
• The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 19) NOTE: When a coast station is selected in this step, the
• When “Manual Input” is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID voice channel is automatically specified by the coast sta-
code for the individual you wish to call. tion. Therefore, skip step e and go directly to step r.
e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y]/[Z],
then push [ENT].
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the
recommended order.

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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making DSC calls

D Making an Individual call (continued) u When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received,
r A confirmation screen is displayed. alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and then select the
t Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. intership channel specified in step e.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel • A different intership channel will be selected if the station you
becomes clear. called cannot use the channel.
• Reply using the microphone. And go to step i.
y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re-

ceived. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is re-
ceived, alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed.
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DSC OPERATION 7
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT]

to return to the operating channel (before you entered the
MENU screen).
7
i After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal
operating mode.
✓ Tip
When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is
connected to your transceiver, you can make individual DSC
calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without need-
ing to enter the target’s MMSI code.
See pages 66 and 67 for more details.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making DSC calls (Continued)

D Making an Individual Acknowledgement e Select one of three options, then push [ENT].
When you receive an Individual call, you can make an ac- • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel,’ or • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick
ACK). Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the
MENU system (Manual ACK).
Quick ACK:
q When an Individual call is received, alarm sounds and the
screen below is displayed. • Able to Comply: Make an acknowledgment call without
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. any changes.
• Unable to Comply: You cannot make a communication.
The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to
Comply’) can be automatically trans-
mitted, if set. See page 62 for details.
• Propose New Channel: You can make an acknowledgement
call, but you specify the intership chan-
nel. Select a desired intership chan-
w Push [ACK]. nel, using Dial, or [Y]/[Z], then push
[ENT].
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DSC OPERATION 7
r The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Manual ACK:

Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK
• When no Individual call has been received, the Individual ACK
item will not be displayed.
t The screens shown below are displayed. 7
w Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to,

using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
y Reply to the call using the microphone. e Do steps e to u, as described in “Quick ACK:,” beginning
u Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. on the previous page.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Group call e Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y]/[Z],
The Group call function allows you to make a DSC signal to then push [ENT].
only a specific group. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the
recommended order.
q Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Group Call

w Select a desired preset group address or “Manual Input,”
using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
• The ID code for the Group call can be entered first. (p. 20) About Manual Entry:
• When “Manual Input” is selected, enter the 8 digit ID code for the Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
group you wish to call. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0,’ and the second digit is other than
‘0’ for a Group ID.
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
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DSC OPERATION 7
r A confirmation screen is displayed.

t Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call.

• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
7
becomes clear.
y After the Group call has been transmitted, the following

screen is displayed.
u Announce the information using the microphone.

i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making an All Ships call r A confirmation screen is displayed.
All ships that have DSC transceiver use Channel 70 as their • Confirm the call contents.
‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to
these ships, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function.
q Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.

MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ All Ships Call
t Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call.
w Select a desired category, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
Dial or [ENT]. becomes clear.
• The selectable category may differ, depending on the presetting.
Ask your dealer for the selectable categories.
y After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following
e Select a desired traffic channel, using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then

push Dial or [ENT].
• The selected channel is displayed.
u Announce the message using the microphone.

i After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Making a Position Request Call

(For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) About Manual Entry:
Make a Position Request Call when you want to know a spe- Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
cific ship’s current position, and so on. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
q Enter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu.
[ENT] or Dial.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Request • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a Group ID is
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID.
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 7
• The ID code for the Position Request Call can be entered first. (p.
20)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID
code for the individual you wish to call.
e A confirmation screen is displayed.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Position Request call (continued) u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen
r Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. as shown below is displayed.
becomes clear.
i Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
t After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the

following screen is displayed.
y When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds

and the following screen is displayed.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Making a Position Report Call

Make a Position Report Call when you want to announce your Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
own position to a specific ship and receive an answer back. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
q Enter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu.
[ENT] or Dial.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a Group ID is
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 7
• The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 20)

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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making DSC calls When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-
D Making a Position Report call (continued) ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position
r Push [CALL] to make a Position Report Call. and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position
becomes clear.
and UTC time as follows:
t After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the

transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating
➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position
mode.
and UTC time.
[ENT] or Dial.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Making a Polling Request Call

Make a Polling Request Call when you want to know a spe- Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
cific vessel is in the communication area, or not. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
q Enter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Request • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a Group ID is
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
7

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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Polling Request call (continued) u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen
r Push [CALL] to make a Polling Request Call. as shown below is displayed.
becomes clear.
t After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the

following screen is displayed.

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DSC OPERATION 7
D Making a Test call

Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling About Manual Entry:
channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test- Enter a desired address ID in the following way:
ing on a distress or safety channel is unavoidable, you should • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈].
indicate that these are test transmissions. • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
Normally the test call would require no further communica- • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
tions between the two stations involved. [ENT] or Dial.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group ID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
q Enter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. • The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test Call 7

put,” then push Dial or [ENT].
• When “Manual Input” is selected, enter the 9 digit MMSI ID code
for the individual you wish to call. e A confirmation screen is displayed.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Confirm the call contents.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Test call (continued) u Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen
r Push [CALL] to make a Test call. as shown below is displayed.
becomes clear.
t After the Test call has been transmitted, the following


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DSC OPERATION 7
D Making a Test Acknowledgement call

When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ About Received call information:
(p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
when a Test call is received.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
Quick ACK:
q When a Test call is received, alarm sounds and the screen
shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
7
e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [INFO] to display the Test call information.
r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen

shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal
operating mode.

43
7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) e The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed.
Manual ACK: Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
q Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK
• If no Test call is received, the Test ACK item will not be dis-
played.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. r While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen
shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal
operating mode.
w Select a desired Test call to reply to, using Dial or [Y]/[Z],

then push Dial or [ENT].
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Making a Position Reply call

Make a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is About Received call information:
received. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when a Position Request call is received.
Quick Reply:
q When a Position Request call is received, alarm sounds
and the screen shown below is displayed. 7
e The Position Reply confirmation screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to make a reply call.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [INFO] to display the Test call information. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Position Reply call (continued) e The Position Reply call confirmation screen is displayed.
Manual Reply: Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
q Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply
• If no Position Request call is received, the Position Reply item
will not be displayed.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below
mode.
w Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using

Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
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DSC OPERATION 7
When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-

ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position
and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown
below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time as follows:
➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi-

tion and UTC time.
[ENT] or Dial.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Position Report Reply call About Received call information:
Make a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
call is received. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
Quick Reply:
q When a Position Report call is received, alarm sounds and
the screen as shown below is displayed.
e The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is dis-

played.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [INFO] to display the Position Report Request call informa-
tion.
r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below

mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
Manual Reply: e The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis-
q Enter “REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. played.
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply
• If no Position Report Request call is received, the Position Re-
port Reply item will not be displayed.
7
mode.
w Select a desired Position Report Request call to reply to,

using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Making a Polling Request Reply call About Received call information:
Make a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling Request • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
call is received. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto • Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when receiving a Polling Request call.
Quick Reply:
q When a Polling Request call is received, alarm sounds
and the screen as shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. e The Polling Request Reply confirmation screen is dis-
played.
w Push [ACK].
• Push [INFO] to display the Polling Request call information.
mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
Manual Reply: e The Polling Request Reply call confirmation screen is dis-
q Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. played. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply
• If no Polling Request call is received, the Polling Reply item will
not be displayed.
r While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below 7
mode.
w Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using

Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Receiving DSC calls

D Receiving a Distress Call/Distress Acknowledgement
[Example]: Receiving a Distress Call.
When a Distress Call is received: [INFO]

➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to display the Re-
➥ “RCVD DISTRESS” is displayed and the backlight blinks. ceived call information.
(p. 60)
q Push [ALARM OFF] to
stop the alarm and the
blinking backlight. [ACPT]
• Even if you do not push ➥ Push to accept the call.
[ALARM OFF], the alarm And then, push [CH 16]
stops after 2 minutes, and to change the operating
then the screen in step w
channel to Channel 16,
is displayed.
and then monitor it, as a
coast station may require Push
w Push a softkey to select
assistance.
your desired action. • Even if you haven’t pushed
[CH 16] within 10 seconds,
the operating channel au-
tomatically changes to
[IGN] Channel 16. (p. 63)
➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode.
• “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Receiving a Distress Relay Call/Distress Relay Acknowledgement

[Example]: Receiving a Distress Relay call.
When a Distress Relay call is received: [INFO]

➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to display the Re-
➥ “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” is displayed and the backlight ceived call information.
blinks. (p. 60) 7
q Push [ALARM OFF] to
stop the alarm and the
blinking backlight. [ACPT]
• Even if you do not push ➥ Push to accept the call.
[ALARM OFF], the alarm And then, push [CH 16]
stops after 2 minutes, and to change the operating
then the screen in step w
channel to Channel 16,
is displayed.
and then monitor it, as a
coast station may require Push
w Push a softkey to select
assistance.
your desired action. • Even if you haven’t pushed
[CH 16] within 10 seconds,
the operating channel au-
[IGN] tomatically changes to
Channel 16. (p. 63)
➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode.
Call Log.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued)

D Receiving an Individual Call [IGN]
When an Individual Call is received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. mode.
➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” is displayed. The backlight may • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. • “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
[INFO]
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
[ACK]
➥ Push to display the “INDIVIDUAL ACK” screen to reply
to the Call. Select one of three options, depending on
your situation. See page 30 for details of the Individual
Acknowledgement procedures.
w Push a softkey to select your desired action.
When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto TX (Unable),” the

transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that case,
both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and
Received Call Logs.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Receiving a Group Call/Geographical Area Call/All Ships Call

When a Group Call, Geographical Area Call, or All Ships Call
is received: [IGN]
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
➥ “RCVD GROUP CALL,” “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL,” or ing mode.
“RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL” is displayed. The backlight may • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. • “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
backlight. [INFO]
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60) 7
[ACPT]
➥ Push to monitor the channel specified by the calling
station for an announcement from the calling station.
Note for Geographical Area Call

When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob-
lem with the external receiver, all Geographical Area Calls
are received, regardless of your position.
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Receiving a Position Request Call [IGN]
When a Position Request Call is received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ing mode.
➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight blinks • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
for 2 minutes. • “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
backlight. [INFO]
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
[ACK]
➥ Push to display the “POSITION REPLY” screen and
send a reply to the Call. (p. 45)
When “POSITION ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the transceiver

automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX
and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received
Call Logs.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Receiving a Position Report Call

When a Position Report Call is received: [EXIT]
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” is displayed. The backlight ing mode.
blinks for 2 minutes. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking Call Log.
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 [INFO]
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
7
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7 DSC OPERATION

D Receiving a Polling Request call/Test Call [IGN]
[Example]: Receiving a Polling Request call. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
When a Polling Request call is received: • The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight Call Log.
blinks for 2 minutes.
[INFO]
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 [ACK]
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. ➥ Push to display the “POLLING REPLY” screen to reply
to the Call. (p. 50)

When “POSITION ACK” or “TEST ACK” is set to “Auto TX,”
the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that
case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmit-
ted and Received Call Logs.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call ■ Transmitted Call log

When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received:
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted
➥ “RCVD TEST ACK” is displayed. The backlight blinks for calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log-
2 minutes. book.
q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q Enter “TX CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.
backlight. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Transmitted Call Log
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
7
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].

e Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents.
Rotate
[EXIT]
➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. r To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode. • The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
• “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received t Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
Call Log.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Received Call log

The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes- e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a
supplement to your logbook.
• While in the normal operating mode, “ ” blinks in the upper right
corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC message.
D Distress message
q Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS
menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. r Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log Rotate
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select “Distress,” then push [ENT].

• The Distress messages are stored in “Distress.”
•“ ” is displayed when there are unread DSC messages.
•“ ” is displayed when there are no unread DSC messages.
• No icon is displayed when there are no DSC messages.
t To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. y Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Other messages
q Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS r Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents.
menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. • The stored message has various information, depending on the
DSC call type.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) Rotate
w Push [Y]/[Z] to select “Others,” then push [ENT].

• The messages other than the Distress are stored in “Others.”
•“ ” is displayed when there are unread DSC messages.
•“ ” is displayed when there are no unread DSC messages. 7
• No icon is displayed when there are no DSC messages.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. t To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
y Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].

• The message in the unopened file has not been read.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ DSC Settings
D Position Entry (See page 22) w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “Auto TX” or “Manual
D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20) TX,” then push [ENT].
D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu.
D Automatic Acknowledgement
These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to
(default)
“Auto TX” or “Manual TX.”
When an Individual, Position Request, Polling Request, or
Test Call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits
an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Polling Re-
ply or Test Acknowledgement Call, respectively.
When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the trans- (default)

ceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgment call
including “Unable to Comply” (No Reason Given) after re-
ceiving the Individual call.
q Enter either “INDIVIDUAL ACK,” “POSITION ACK” or

“TEST ACK” in the DSC Settings menu.
(default)
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ACK
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position ACK

MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Test ACK e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D Channel 16 Switch function

By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv- Auto (No Delay): After receiving a Distress call, and
er changes the operating channel to Channel 16. However, [ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation
when this setting is set to “OFF,” the function enables the screen, the transceiver immediately
transceiver to remain on the operating channel, even after changes to Channel 16.
receiving a Distress call. 10 Second Delay: After receiving a Distress call, and
[ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation
q Enter “CH 16 SWITCH” in the DSC Settings menu. screen, the transceiver remains on the 7
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ CH 16 Switch current operating channel for 10 sec-
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) onds. After that, the transceiver auto-
matically changes to Channel 16.
w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the Channel 16 Switch (default)
function to “Auto (No Delay),” “10 Second Delay,” or “OFF,” OFF: Even after receiving a Distress call, the
then push [ENT]. transceiver remains on the operating
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. channel.
• “ ” is displayed.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
(default)
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7 DSC OPERATION

DAlarm D Channel 70 Squelch level
Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat- Set the squelch level on Channel 70.
egory or Status. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose
squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN.
q Enter “ALARM” in the DSC Settings menu. OPEN is completely open.
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Alarm
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) q Enter “CH 70 SQL LEVEL” in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ CH 70 SQL Level
w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the status, then push (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
[ENT].
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the squelch level until
• “Safety,” “Routine,” “Warning,” “Self-Terminate,” and “Discrete” are the noise just disappears, then push [ENT].
selectable. (default: ON ) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu.
(default)
e Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the Alarm setting to “ON” e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
or “OFF.”
r Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
D DSC Loop Test

The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to
the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX
signals at the AF level.
q Enter “DSC LOOP TEST” in the DSC Settings menu.

MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ DSC Loop Test
w Push [ENT] to start the DSC loop test.

7
• When the transmit DSC and receive DSC signals match, “OK” is
displayed.
e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
If “NG” is displayed in step w, either or both TX and RX

DSC circuits has a problem. In that case, you will have to
send the transceiver to your nearest dealer for repair.
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7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder

When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPON-
DER is connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call
can be transmitted to a selected AIS target, without needing
to enter the target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type is
automatically set to Routine.
See page 75 for connecting instructions.
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make

sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 64) Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display
e Push [DSC] to make an individual DSC call to the AIS tar-
Step 1: Transponder’s operation get.
q Select a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
ger list display. becomes clear.
• You can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of • If the transceiver cannot make the call, the transponder will dis-
the AIS target is displayed. play “DSC Transmission FAILED.”
• Make sure the transceiver is in the normal operating mode. Oth-
erwise, you cannot make an individual DSC call using the tran-
sponder.
w Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen,
and then push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired voice chan-
nel*.
• Voice channels are already preset into the transponder in recom-
mended order.
*When a coast station is selected in step q, a voice channel will
be specified by the coast station, therefore you cannot change Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display
the channel. The transponder will display “Voice Channel is
specified by the Base station,” in this case.
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DSC OPERATION 7
r After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will ‘Able to comply’ is received
display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.”
• Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you en-
tered the voice channel selection screen in step w.
• The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledge-
ment is received.
‘Unable to comply’ is received
Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display y After your communication is finished, push [EXIT] to return
to the normal operating mode.
Step 2: Transceiver’s operation
t When the acknowledgement is received, alarm sounds.
➥ If the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, [Y]
push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then select
the intership channel specified in step w. [Z]
• A different intership channel will be selected if the station you [CLEAR]
called cannot use the channel.
[DSC]
• To reply, push [PTT] and speak at your normal voice level.
• You can check the MMSI code or the name, if entered, of the
AIS target on the display.
TRANSPONDER
➥ If the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received,
push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then “INDI-
VIDUAL CALL FAILED” is displayed.
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8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
■ Using the Menu screen

The Menu screen is used for entering infrequently changed D Entering the Menu screen
values, function settings or making DSC calls.
In addition to this page, see pages 69 through 74 for details. Example: Set the channel group to “USA.”
q Push [MENU].
w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select

Menu lists the root item (Radio Settings), and
then push [ENT].
• If [∫] or [√] is continuously held down,
[Y]/[Z] [ENT] the items are sequentially highlighted.
e Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to se-

lect “CHAN Group,” and then push
[ENT].
r Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select

“USA,” and then push [ENT] to set it.
• “✔” is displayed next to “USA.”
t Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu

[EXIT] [BACK] [ENT] Dial [CLEAR] screen.
• Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to
[MENU] the previous screen.
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MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
■ Menu screen items D Radio Settings

Item Ref. Item Ref.
The Menu screen contains the following items. • Scan Type p. 70 • CHAN Group p. 70
• Scan Timer p. 70 • WX Alert*2 p. 71
D DSC Calls • Dual/Tri-Watch
Item Ref. Item Ref.
• Individual Call p. 27 • Received Call Log p. 60
• Individual ACK*1 p. 31 • Position Request Call*2 p. 35
D Configuration
Item Ref. Item Ref.
• Group Call p. 32 • Position Report Call*2 p. 37
• All Ships Call p. 34 • Polling Request Call*2 p. 59 • Backlight p. 71 • UTC Offset p. 73
• Distress Call p. 23 • Test Call p. 41 • Display Contrast p. 71 • Inactivity Timer p. 73
• Transmitted Call Log p. 59 • Test ACK*1 p. 43 • Key Beep p. 71 • NMEA Output p. 74 8
• Key Assignment p. 72 • Remote ID p. 74
*1Displayed only after receiving a corresponding call.
*2For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.
D MMSI/GPS Info
D DSC Settings The transceiver shows the preset MMSI and ATIS*4 codes
Item Ref. Item Ref. and GPS information*5.
• Position Input*3 p. 22 • Test ACK p. 62 If the code is not entered, “NO DSC MMSI” or “NO ATIS
• Individual ID p. 19 • CH 16 Switch p. 63 MMSI”*4 is displayed.
*4 Displayed only for the Dutch and German version transceivers.
• Group ID p. 20 • Alarm p. 64
*5 Displayed only when an external GPS receiver or built-in GPS re-
• Individual ACK p. 62 • CH 70 SQL Level p. 64 ceiver is receiving valid position data.
• Position ACK p. 62 • DSC Loop Test p. 65
*3Displayed only when no GPS information is received. Rotate
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■ Radio Settings items

D Scan type D Dual/Tri-watch (Default: Dualwatch)
The transceiver has two scan types, Normal scan and Prior- This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18)
ity scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the
selected channel group. A Priority scan sequentially searches
all Favorite channels, while monitoring Channel 16.
• The default setting is different depending on the transceiver ver-
sions.
D Channel Group
Except for the European version, a channel group suitable
for your operating area can be selected. Depending on the
transceiver version, INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC may be
selectable.
D Scan resume timer (Default: OFF) See page 10 for details.
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) • The screen below shows the U.S.A version.
or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
until the signal disappears.
• Normal scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5
seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has
been received on any channel.
• Priority scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5
seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has
been received on any channel other than Chan-
nel 16.
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■ Configuration items
D Weather alert D Backlight (Default: 7)
(For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- ity under low light conditions.
fore important weather information. The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF.
After the transceiver detects the alert, “WX ” blinks until the
transceiver is operated.
• “WX ” is displayed instead of “WX” when the function is ON.
(Default: OFF)
ON with Scan: The preset weather channels are sequentially 8

checked while scanning. D Display contrast (Default: 5)
ON: The previously selected (last used) weather This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps.
channel is checked while scanning. Level 1 is the lowest contrast, and level 8 is the highest con-
OFF: The transceiver does not detect a weather trast.
alert tone.
D Key Beep (Default: ON)

You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can
turn ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a
key is pushed.
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■ Configuration items (Continued)

D Key Assignment r Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
Desired functions can be assigned to Dial and the softkeys. • Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
q When the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, rotate
Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Dial” or “Softkeys,” and then • Dial assignment
push [ENT]. The Audio volume (VOL), squelch (SQL), channel selection
(CHAN), and LCD backlight level (Backlight) functions can be
assigned to any one of 4 sequential positions on Dial. Push-
ing Dial 1 to 4 times sequentially selects the desired func-
w Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired position, tion, and rotating Dial adjusts the level or selects a value or
and then push [ENT]. number.
• To return to the default, select “Set default” and push [ENT].
For example:
- VOL is assigned to the 1st position, and pushing Dial once
selects VOL. The VOL screen adjust screen is displayed and
rotating Dial adjusts the audio volume.
For “Dial” assignment For “Softkeys” assignment - CH is assigned to the 3rd position, and pushing Dial three
e Rotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select an option, and then times selects CH. The channel number is displayed and ro-
push [ENT] to set it. tating Dial will select the desired channel.
• “✔” is displayed next to the selected option.
You can assign VOL, SQL, CH/WX*, and Backlight to any one
of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th sequential positions.
Repeatedly pushing Dial sequentially displays all the func-

tions in the order they are assigned, and skips any functions
For “Dial” assignment For “Softkeys” assignment assigned as Not Used.
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323 and IC-
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323 and IC- M323G except for Australian version.
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• Softkey assignment e Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.

The desired function can be assigned to the softkey func- • Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
tion. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is
displayed.
See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions.
D UTC Offset (Default: 00:00)

Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordi- • Not DSC Related (Default: 10 min)
nated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal op-
1 minute steps). eration screen, or one not related to DSC, and no key opera-
tion occurs for this set period, the transceiver automatically
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returns to the normal operating screen.
D Inactivity Timer
Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1 • DSC Related (Default: 15 min)
minute steps) or OFF for a “Not DSC Related” item, and set it When the LCD displays the screen related to DSC, and no
to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for a key operation occurs for this set period, except during dis-
“DSC Related” item. tress operation, the transceiver automatically returns to the
normal operating screen.
q When the “INACTIVITY TIMER” screen is displayed, rotate
Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “Not DSC Related” or “DSC
Related,” and then push [ENT].
w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the option, and then
push [ENT] to set it.
• “✔” is displayed next to the selected option.
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■ Configuration items (Continued)

D NMEA Output • DSC data output (Default: OFF)
Select the Data Output function option for a NMEA output When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the trans-
port. ceiver send the DSC data from its NMEA Output port to an
external device.
• POS data output (Default: OFF)

When receiving position data from an external or the built-in All Stations: Outputs the call from any vessel from the
GPS receiver,* this function sends the data from the NMEA NMEA Output port.
Output port to an external device. Station List: Outputs the call from any vessels listed on
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G. the Individual ID screen.
OFF: Does not output any call to an external de-
vice.
D Remote ID (Default: 15)

Set a Remote ID number to between 1 and 69.
The Remote ID is included in the sentence of the Icom origi-
nal NMEA format.
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9
■ Connections
Green: Listener B (Data-L), NMEA Out (–)
Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), NMEA Out (+)
q Connect to NMEA Out lines of a GPS receiver for position-
t data.
• A NMEA 0183 ver. 2.0 or later RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL, VTG,
GSV, and GSA sentence format compatible GPS receiver is re-
quired. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
r e AF OUT LEADS
w
Blue: External Speaker (+) 8
e Black: External Speaker (–)
Connects to an external speaker. 9
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 con- Orange: Data line
nector. Gray: Data line
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- Used only for maintenance purpose.
age the transceiver.
NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out leads:
w NMEA IN/OUT LEADS The connectors are attached to keep the leads together.
Brown: Talker B (Data-L), NMEA In (–) Before connecting to a piece of equipment, you should cut
White: Talker A (Data-H), NMEA In (+) the leads to remove the connector.
Connect to NMEA In lines of a PC or NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0
or later) sentence format DSC, DSE compatible navigation
equipment, to receive position data from other ships.
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9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
■ Connections (Continued)
D Connect to the MA-500TR
Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin
q connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af-
t ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the
AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s
MMSI code.
* The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR
r
• Listener A (Data-H) lead (Yellow):
w e Connects to lead 3 of the OPC-2014.
r DC POWER CONNECTOR
• Listener B (Data-L) lead (Green):
Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. Connects to lead 2 of the OPC-2014.
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA • Talker A (Data-H) lead (White):
leads or external speaker leads, cover the connector and Connects to lead 5 of the OPC-2014.
leads with a vulcanizing tape, as shown below, to prevent
water seeping into the connection. • Talker B (Data-L) lead (Brown):
Rubber vulcanizing Connects to lead 4 of the OPC-2014.
tape
t GROUND TERMINAL
Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks
and interference from other equipment occurring.
Use a PH M3 × 6 screw (user supplied).
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■ Antenna ■ Supplied accessories

A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the Mounting bracket For mounting bracket
best place to mount them. Knob bolts Flat washers (M5)
■ Fuse replacement Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5)
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the

fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged Microphone hanger DC power cable
fuse with a new one of the proper rating. and screws (3×16 mm) (OPC-891A)
9
Fuse rating: 10 A
■ Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or

alcohol, as they will damage transceiver surfaces.
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9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
■ Mounting the transceiver

D Using the supplied mounting bracket • MOUNTING EXAMPLE
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- Built-in GPS receiver
er allows overhead or dashboard mounting. is located here.
(For only IC-M323G
and IC-M324G.)
q Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than
10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2
supplied screws (5 × 20 mm).
w Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the
transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
These bolts are shown as
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
only a mounting example.
away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass. (User supplied)
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display

may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
NOTE for the IC-M323G and IC-M324G:

Built-in GPS receiver is located at the right top of the front
panel.
If the transceiver is covered with any object that interrupts
the GPS signals from the satellites, the GPS receiver will
not calculate its position.
Therefore, when you use the built-in GPS receiver, be sure
the transceiver is positioned so the GPS receiver has a
clear view to receive signals from satellites.
78
■ MB-132 installation
An optional MB-132 flush mount is available for mounting the e Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2
transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel. M5 × 8 mm supplied bolts.
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
q Using the template on page 85, carefully cut a hole into

the instrument panel, or wherever you plan to mount the
transceiver.
w Slide the transceiver through the hole, as shown below.
9
r Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (clockwise) so that the
clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument
control panel.
t Tighten the locking nuts (counterclockwise) so that the
transceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown be-
low.
y Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place.
r
79
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Specifications
• Maximum frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz
D General • Spurious emissions:
• Frequency coverage:
IC-M323/IC-M323G Less than 0.25 µW
Tx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000–161.450 MHz
IC-M324/IC-M324G Less than –70 dBc (high)
IC-M324/IC-M324G 156.025–157.425 MHz
Less than –56 dBc (low)
Rx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000–163.425 MHz
IC-M324/IC-M324G 156.050–163.275 MHz
CH70 156.525 MHz D Receiver
• Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne
16K0G2B (DSC) • Sensitivity:
•Channel spacing: 25 kHz FM IC-M323/IC-M323G –5 dBµ emf typical (at 20 dB SINAD)
•Operating temperature range: –20°C to +60°C; IC-M324/IC-M324G –13 dBµ typical (at 12 dB SINAD)
–4ºF to +140ºF DSC IC-M323/IC-M323G –4 dBµ emf typical (1% BER)
•Current drain (at 13.8 V): IC-M324/IC-M324G –5 dBµ emf typical (1% BER)
TX high 5.5 A maximum • Squelch sensitivity:
Maximum audio 1.5 A maximum IC-M323/IC-M323G Less than –2 dBµ emf
•Power requirement: IC-M324/IC-M324G Less than –10 dBµ
(negative ground) 13.8 V DC nominal • Intermodulation rejection ratio:
•Frequency stability: ±1.5 kHz (–20°C to +60°C; FM IC-M323/IC-M323G More than 68 dB
–4°F to +140°F) IC-M324/IC-M324G More than 70 dB
•Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal DSC More than 68 dBµ emf (1% BER)
•Dimensions (approximately): 180(W) × 82(H) × 135(D) mm • Spurious response rejection ratio:
; 7.1(W) × 3.2(H) × 5.3(D) inches FM More than 70 dB
(Projections not included) DSC More than 73 dBµ emf (1% BER)
•Weight (approximately): 1.2 kg; 2.6 lb • Adjacent channel selectivity:
FM More than 70 dB
DSC More than 73 dBµ emf (1% BER)
D Transmitter • Audio output power:
• Output power: 25 W/1 W
IC-M323/IC-M323G More than 2 W at 10% distortion into
• Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency
a 4 Ω load
modulation
IC-M324/IC-M324G 4.5 W at 10% distortion into a 4 Ω
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. load
80
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 10
164.1 (6.5) ■ Options

• MB-132 flush mount kit
To mount the transceiver to a panel.
119.9 (4.7)
• MA-500TR class b ais transponder
To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor-

mance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Unit: mm (inch) Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom
transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment
that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
10
61.4 (2.4)
82 (3.2)
180 (7.1)
D Dimensions
81
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power source. • Check the connection to the transceiver and p. 76
not turn ON. power source.
Little or no sound comes • Squelch level is set too high. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. p. 11
from the speaker. • Volume level is set too low. • Set the volume to a suitable level. p. 11
• Speaker has been exposed to water. • Remove the water with the AquaQuake func- p. 15
tion.
Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are restricted to low power • Change channels. pp. 9,
ble, or high power can- or receive only by regulations. 10, 83
not be selected. • The output power is set to low. • Push [HI/LO] to select high power. p. 12
Scan does not start. • Favorite channels are not entered. • Set the desired channels as Favorite chan- p. 17
nels.
No beep sounds. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn ON the beep tones in the CONFIGURA- p. 71
TION menu.
Distress calls cannot be • MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not entered. • Enter the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 7
transmitted.
Built-in GPS receiver is • The built-in GPS antenna is covered by an • Mount the transceiver in a place where no p. 78
not receiving valid posi- object that interrupts the GPS signals from objects interrupts the satellites signal.
tion data. the satellites.
(For only IC-M323G
and IC-M324G.)
82
CHANNEL LIST 12
Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive
01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 67*2 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925
01A 156.050 156.050 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.325
02 02 156.100 160.700 21b Rx only 161.650 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
03 03 156.150 160.750 22 157.100 161.700 70*3 70*3 70*3 156.525 156.525 87A 157.375 157.375
03A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
04 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425
04A 156.200 156.200 23A 157.150 157.150 73 73 73 156.675 156.675 P4*6 P4*6 161.425 161.425
05 156.250 160.850 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 74 74 74 156.725 156.725
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 75*1 75*1 75*1 156.775 156.775
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 25b Rx only 161.850 76*1 76*1 76*1 156.825 156.825
07 156.350 160.950 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.875
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78 156.925 161.525
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 78A 78A 156.925 156.925
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28b Rx only 162.000 79 156.975 161.575
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 37A*6 37A*6 157.850 157.850 79A 79A 156.975 156.975
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.625
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.025 Frequency (MHz)
11
WX channel*7
13*2 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675 Transmit Receive 12
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 1 RX only 162.550
15*2 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 62A 156.125 156.125 82 157.125 161.725 2 RX only 162.400
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63 156.175 160.775 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 3 RX only 162.475
17*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 63A 156.175 156.175 83 83 157.175 161.775 4 RX only 162.425
18 156.900 161.500 64 64 156.225 160.825 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 5 RX only 162.450
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83b Rx only 161.775 6 RX only 162.500
19 156.950 161.550 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 7 RX only 162.525
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 65A 65A*4 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225 8 RX only 161.650
20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875 9 RX only 161.775
20A 157.000 157.000 66A 66A*4 66A*1 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275 10 RX only 163.275
*5 For only U.S.A, U.K, and Australian versions.*4 For only U.S.A versions. NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 CANNOT
*2 Momentary high power. *1 Low power only. be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
*6 UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz)
for only U.K. versions. *3 DSC operation only. *7 For only U.S.A and Australian versions. 83
13 INFORMATION
■ Country Code List

• ISO 3166-1
Country Codes Country Codes
1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI
2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT
3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU
4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT
5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL
6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO
7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL
8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT
9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO
10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK
11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI
12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES
13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE
14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH
15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR
16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB
17 Latvia LV
84
TEMPLATE 14
180 (7 3⁄32)
165.1 (6 1⁄2)
R12 (Max.)
7⁄ 32)
62.4 (2
15⁄ 32)
82 (3
13
14
Unit: mm (inch)
Cut here
85
INDEX
A Connections ....................................................................... 75
Country Code List .............................................................. 84
Accessories, supplied ........................................................ 77
Acknowledgement, Automatic ........................................... 62 D
Alarm ................................................................................. 64
All Ships call Display contrast ................................................................. 71
Making a call .................................................................. 34 Distress Acknowledgement ................................................ 52
Receiving a call.............................................................. 55 Distress call
Antenna ............................................................................. 77 Making a call.................................................................. 23
AquaQuake........................................................................ 15 Canceling a call ............................................................. 26
ATIS code ............................................................................ 8 Receiving a call ............................................................. 52
Distress Relay Acknowledgement ..................................... 53
B Distress Relay Call ............................................................ 53
DSC Loop Test .............................................................................. 65
Backlight level ........................................................................15 DSC Settings ..................................................................... 62
C
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH.......................................................18
Call channel
Selecting a Call channel .................................................. 9 E
Entering a Call channel data ......................................... 14 Explicit Definitions ................................................................. i
Call log
Received Call log .......................................................... 60 F
Transmitted Call log ....................................................... 59
Channel 16 .......................................................................... 9 Favorite channels............................................................... 17
Channel 16 Switch function ............................................... 63 Front panel ........................................................................... 2
Channel 70 Squelch level ..................................................... 64 Function display ................................................................... 4
Channel group ................................................................... 10 Fuse replacement .............................................................. 77
Channel List ...................................................................... 83
Channel Name .................................................................. 13
Cleaning ............................................................................ 77
87
INDEX
G M
Geographical Area Call ...................................................... 55 MB-132 installation............................................................. 79

Group call Menu Screen
Making a call .................................................................. 32 Menu screen items ......................................................... 69
Receiving a call .............................................................. 55 Using the Menu screen .................................................. 68
Group ID Microphone .......................................................................... 6
Entering ID ..................................................................... 20 Microphone Lock function .................................................. 14
Deleting ID ..................................................................... 21 MMSI code........................................................................... 7
Mounting the transceiver ................................................... 78
I
N
IMPORTANT ................................................................................. i
Inactivity Timer ................................................................... 73 NMEA Output..................................................................... 74
Individual Call
Making a call ................................................................. 27 O
Making an acknowledgement ........................................ 30 Operating Rules ................................................................... 1
Receiving a call ............................................................. 54 Operation, basic ................................................................... 9
Individual ID Options............................................................................... 81
Entering ID...................................................................... 19
Deleting ID ...................................................................... 21 P
Installation
Template ............................................................................ 85 Polling Request Call
Making a call .................................................................. 39
K Making a reply call ......................................................... 50
Receiving a call.............................................................. 58
Key Assignment ................................................................. 72 Position and time................................................................ 22
Key Beep ........................................................................... 71 Position Report Call
Making a call .................................................................. 37
Making a reply call ......................................................... 48
Receiving a call.............................................................. 57
88
INDEX
Position Request Call T

Making a call ................................................................. 35
Making a reply call ........................................................ 45 Test Acknowledgement Call
Receiving a call ............................................................. 56 Making a call .................................................................. 43
PRECAUTIONS (English)....................................................vi Receiving a call .............................................................. 59
PRÉCAUTIONS (Français) ................................................. vii Test call
Making a call .................................................................. 41
R Making an acknowledgement......................................... 43
Receiving a call .............................................................. 58
Receiving ........................................................................... 12 Transmitting ........................................................................... 12
Remote ID ......................................................................... 74 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 82
S U
Scan UTC Offset......................................................................... 73
Scan resume timer ........................................................ 70
Scan types ..................................................................... 16 V
Starting a scan .............................................................. 17
Softkey function ................................................................... 6 Volume ...................................................................................11
Specifications .................................................................... 80 W
Squelch ............................................................................. 11
Weather alert ..................................................................... 71
Weather channel ................................................................ 11
89
< Intended Country of Use >
AT BE CY CZ DK EE
FI FR DE GR HU IE
IT LV LT LU MT NL
PL PT SK SI ES SE
GB IS LI NO CH BG
RO TR HR
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MANUAL de INSTRUCCIONES

TRANSCEPTOR VHF MARINO

■ Panel Frontal r Tecla selectora de canal Arriba/ Abajo [∫•CH]/[√•CH]

➥ Apretar para selccionar canales favoritos, cambio de

o i u VOLUME /SQUELCH SWITCH/POWER SWITCH

i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]

Las funciones deseadas que se describen a continuación Name [ ] (p. 13)

Scan [ ] (p. 17)

Presione para iniciar o detener un escaneo Normal o

■ Funcion de r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9)

!3 KEY ICON (p. 6) !5 INDICADOR De POSICION

■ Microfono ■ Funcion de teclas

q PTT [PTT] Push Push

q Mantener apretado [PWR](Dial) para encender .

El MMSI ingresado se puede chequear en el Menu. (p. 69)

+ Continued on the next page.

■ Selecting a Channel (Continued)

t Presione [EXIT] para salir

D Selecting a Weather channel ■ Ajuste de volumen y nivel

When weather alert is OFF.

When weather alert is ON.

■ Recepcion y transmisión i Release [PTT] to receive.

■ Entering a Channel name

■ Entering a Call channel data ■ Microphone Lock function

t Push [ENT] to save the displayed channel as the Call

■ Adjusting the Backlight level ■ Using the AquaQuake water

When the AquaQuake function is activated.

The desired function can be assigned to Dial. See page 72

■ Setting Favorite channels ■ Starting a scan

[Example]: Starting a Normal scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received.

• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch and Tri-

q Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu.

■ DSC address ID (Continued)

MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID

y Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:

D Deleting Individual and Group IDs

r Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.

■ Entering position and time

• Manual entry is disabled when a GPS receiver is con-

■ Making a Distress call

➥ A distress alert default contains:

■ Making a Distress call (Continued)

q Enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.

When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-

➥ Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi-

➥ A distress alert contains:

■ Making a Distress call (Continued)

t Channel 16 is automatically selected.

■ Making DSC calls About Manual Entry:

q Enter “INDIVIDUAL CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. 7

w Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In-

+ Continued on the next page.

■ Making DSC calls

y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re-

Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT]

■ Making DSC calls (Continued)

r The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Manual ACK:

t The screens shown below are displayed. 7

w Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to,

■ Making DSC calls (Continued)