Instruction Manual: VHF Marine Transceiver

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM604
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FOREWORD IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver. The IC-M604 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s before using the transceiver.
state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper
care, this transceiver should provide you with years of trou- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
ble-free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M604.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making the IC-M604 your radio of choice, and hope
you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many
hours of research and development went into the design of EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
your IC-M604.
WORD DEFINITION
D FEATURES Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
R WARNING!
❍ Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement may occur.
❍ Rugged waterproof construction CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
❍ Large LCD with dot matrix characters NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
❍ Front and rear panel microphone connection
❍ Optional COMMANDMICII™ (HM-157) and
COMMANDMICIII™ (HM-162) are available and
up to two COMMANDMIC™s can be connected
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water
Spain, Russia and/or other countries. including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become
COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the
United States.
inoperable due to salt crystallization.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver.
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in
USING CHANNEL 16 such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con-
trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the cho-
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
sen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
EXAMPLE
3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND
9-digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position).
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. WARNING
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the STICKER
rescue.
Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling

on Channel 70.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While lifting up the key cover, push and hold
[DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps
change to one long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast
station.
• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is auto-
matically selected.
3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate
information as listed above.
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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING

Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW
FCC requirements for radio frequency exposure. THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF
An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC
than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum of 5 me- MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
W ARN ING ters (measured from the lowest point of the an- IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR
tenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible person- TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO-
nel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING
to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5 RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO
meter distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissi- ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE
ble Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels. LIMITS.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must Determining MPE Radius
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA-
between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF
antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM
POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI-
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED
within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons SYSTEM.
(such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna
field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE radius is the
minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should
maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allow-
able MPE level set by FCC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
2
FOREWORD ................................................................................... i ■ DSC address ID .................................................................. 16 3
IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i ■ Position and Time programming .......................................... 18
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i ■ Position and Time indication ................................................ 19 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................................................... ii ■ GPS information indication .................................................. 19
NOTE .............................................................................................. ii ■ Distress call ......................................................................... 20 5
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .................................................... iii ■ Transmitting DSC calls ........................................................ 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................. iv ■ Receiving DSC calls ............................................................ 32 6
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. v ■ Received messages ............................................................ 36
1 OPERATING RULES ................................................................ 1 ■ DSC Set mode .................................................................... 37
7
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 2 – 6 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 39–42 8
■ Panel description ................................................................... 2 ■ Intercom operation .............................................................. 39
■ Function display .................................................................... 4 ■ Hailer operation ................................................................... 40 9
■ Microphone ............................................................................ 6 ■ Automatic foghorn ............................................................... 41
3 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................... 7 – 12 ■ RX speaker function ............................................................ 42 10
■ Channel selection .................................................................. 7 8 SET MODE ...................................................................... 43 – 45
■ Receiving and transmitting .................................................... 9 ■ Set mode programming ....................................................... 43 11
■ Call channel programming .................................................. 10 ■ Set mode items ................................................................... 43 12
■ Microphone lock function ..................................................... 10 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .......................... 46 – 53
■ Display backlight ................................................................. 10 ■ Connections ........................................................................ 46
■ Channel comments .............................................................. 11 ■ Fuse replacement ................................................................ 47
■ AquaQuake water draining function ..................................... 11 ■ Supplied accessories .......................................................... 47
■ Optional Voice scrambler operation .................................... 12 ■ Antenna ............................................................................... 47
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ..................................................... 13 ■ Mounting the transceiver ..................................................... 48
■ Description .......................................................................... 13 ■ MB-75 installation ................................................................ 49
■ Operation ............................................................................. 13 ■ Optional unit installation ...................................................... 50
5 SCAN OPERATION ........................................................ 14 – 15 ■ HM-157/HM-162 installation ................................................ 51
■ Scan types ........................................................................... 14 10 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................. 54
■ Setting TAG channels .......................................................... 15 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ................................. 55 – 56
■ Starting a scan .................................................................... 15 ■ Specifications ....................................................................... 55
6 DSC OPERATION ........................................................... 16 – 38 ■ Options ................................................................................. 56
■ MMSI code programming .................................................... 16 12 CHANNEL LIST ...................................................................... 57
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver
shock. surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
operate this device under FCC regulations. hot when operating continuously for long periods.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more use by children.
than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the trans-
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the optional HM-157
ceiver.
COMMANDMICII ™/HM-162* COMMANDMICIII ™ employ water-
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and proof construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the interna-
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, tional standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the trans-
the transceiver may be damaged. ceiver or microphone has been dropped, waterproofing
cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. * Equivalent to IPX8
KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the

ship’s navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper-
atures below –4°F (–20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
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OPERATING RULES 1
D PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
1
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and Distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
take priority over all others. is not required for safety purposes.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
on another channel. posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio opera-
tor may operate a transceiver.
• False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun-
ishable by law. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
D PRIVACY makes the necessary log entries.
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-
fully be used in any way. Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
handy.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
Radio license for boaters (U.S.A. only)
D RADIO LICENSES The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio, EPIRB, and
You must have a current radio station license before using the
marine radar without having an FCC ship station license.
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
Boaters traveling on international voyages, having an HF
licensed.
single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite termi-
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government nal, or required to carry a marine radio under any other
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This regulation must still carry an FCC ship station license. For
government-issued license states the call sign which is your further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact
craft’s identification for radio purposes. Sheet.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Panel description
Speaker Function display (p. 4) !3 t POWER KEY [POWER] (p. 9)
➥ Push to turn power ON.
VHF MARINE iM604 ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
y CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [!6•9]
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 7)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 7)
CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
• “C
➥ Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter call channel program-
U/I/C 9
ming condition when call channel is selected. (p. 10)
16
➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push to enter channel
H/L CH/WX
MIC
VOL SQL
DISTRESS comments programming condition. (p. 11)
➥ While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode. (p. 43)
u SELECTOR DIAL [SELECTOR] (pgs. 7–9)
!2 !1 !0 o i u y tr e w q Rotate to select the operating channels, set mode con-
tents, etc.
q CLEAR KEY [CLR] i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX]
Push to cancel the entered function, exit Set mode. (p. 43) ➥ Selects and toggles the regular channel and weather
w FUNCTION KEY [F] channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 8)
After pushing this key, some keys perform secondary func- ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push to select one of
tion. three channel groups in sequence. (p. 8)
• “F” appears when a secondary function can be accessed. • U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups are avail-
able.
e DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pgs. 20, 22)
Push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. o SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 9)
Rotate to set the squelch threshold level.
r DSC MENU KEY [MENU] (p. 16)
Push to toggle the DSC menu ON or OFF.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
!0 TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] ➥ Number input: ‘2’ 2

➥ Push to toggle the output power high or low. (p. 9) ➥ Comment input: ‘2,’ ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C’ ‘a,’ ‘b’ or ‘c’
• Some channels are set to low power only. ➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Tri-watch
➥ While pushing and holding this key, some keys perform function ON or OFF. (p. 13)
secondary functions.
➥ Number input: ‘3’
!1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 9) ➥ Comment input: ‘3,’ ‘D,’ ‘E,’ ‘F,’ ‘d,’ ‘e’ or ‘f’
Rotate to adjust the audio level. ➥ After pushing [F], push this key then rotate
!2 MIC CONNECTOR [SELECTOR] to adjust the brightness of the
Connect the supplied microphone only. LCD and key backlight. (p. 10)
CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphone here, ➥ Number input: ‘4’
such as the optional COMMANDMIC™s. It may cause ➥ Comment input: ‘4,’ ‘G,’ ‘H,’ ‘I,’ ‘g,’ ‘h’ or ‘i’
damage to the transceiver. ➥ After pushing [F], push to start or stop the scan
!3 KEYPAD function. (p. 15)
➥ Inputs numeral for channel number input, etc. ➥ Number input: ‘5’
• After inputting the desired channel number, push [ENT]. ➥ Comment input: ‘5,’ ‘J,’ ‘K,’ ‘L,’ ‘j,’ ‘k’ or ‘l’
• Push and hold [0•A] to input ‘A’ for simplex channels. ➥ After pushing [F], push to set the displayed
➥ Inputs numeral, alphabet and some symbols for chan- channel as a TAG channel. (p. 15)
nel comment input. ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push for 3 sec.
➥ After pushing [F], push to perform the secondary function. to clear or set all TAG channels. (p. 15)
• Most of secondary function (except TAG channel setting, At-
tenuator, RX speaker and Auto foghorn functions) can be ➥ Number input: ‘6’
cleared or cancelled when [CLR] is pushed. ➥ Comment input: ‘6,’ ‘M,’ ‘N,’ ‘O,’ ‘m,’ ‘n’ or ‘o’
➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Attenuator
➥ Number input: ‘1’ function ON or OFF. (p. 9)
➥ Comment input: ‘1,’ ‘Q,’ ‘Z,’ ‘q,’ ‘z’ or space LOC” appears when the Attenuator is activated.
• “L
➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Dualwatch
function ON or OFF. (p. 13)
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➥ Comment input: ‘7,’ ‘P,’ ‘R,’ ‘S,’ ‘p,’ ‘r’ or ‘s’
■ Function display
➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Hailer func- q w e r t y
tion ON or OFF. (p. 40)
➥ After pushing [F], push and hold for 1 sec. to
turn the RX speaker function ON or OFF. (p. 42) !5 BUSY 25W INT CALL
!4 LOC RX DUP u
➥ Comment input: ‘8,’ ‘T,’ ‘U,’ ‘V,’ ‘t,’ ‘u’ or ‘v’ !3 SCRAM TAG
➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Automatic !2 NORMAL SCAN i
foghorn function ON or OFF. (p. 42)
!1 -34°34.506N
123°23.236W
➥ Comment input: ‘9,’ ‘W,’ ‘X,’ ‘Y,’ ‘w,’ ‘x’ or ‘y’
!0 UTC 1:10 CALLING o
➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Intercom
function ON or OFF. (p. 39)
q RX SPEAKER INDICATOR (p. 42)
➥ Number input: Push and hold for 1 sec. to edit
Appears during the RX speaker mode.
‘A’ for simplex channel.
➥ Comment input: ‘0’ and symbols (‘–’ ‘/’ ‘.’) w POWER INDICATOR (p. 9)
➥ After pushing [F], push to activate an optional ➥ “2
25W” appears when high power is selected.
Voice scrambler function. (p. 12) ➥ “1
1W” appears when low power is selected.
• The optional Voice scrambler function cannot be used
on Channel 16 and 70. e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15)
Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
➥ Push to enter the input channel comment, se-
lected item, etc. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 8)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
➥ Push to clear the entered data.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
t CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8) !1 POSITION INDICATOR 2

USA,” International “I
Indicates whether an U.S.A. “U INT,” ➥ Shows the GPS position data.
Canadian “CCAN” or weather “W
WX” channel is in use. ??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when the
• “?
GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position
y CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 7, 10) data is held for up to 23.5 hours.
Appears when the call channel is selected. ??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours
• “?
after the position data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours
u LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
have past.
Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC
➥ “N
No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is
or below.
connected and no position data is input manually.
i CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
!2 SCAN INDICATOR
Indicates the selected operating channel number.
➥ “P
PRI-SCAN 16 ” appears during Priority scan;
o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR NORMAL SCAN” appears during Normal scan. (p. 15)
“N
Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 11) ➥ “D
DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “T
TRI 16” ap-
pears during Tri-watch. (p. 13)
!0 TIME ZONE INDICATOR
➥ Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is !3 SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 12)
connected. Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data when
• “? (only when the optional scrambler unit is installed.)
the GPS current time data is invalid.
??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data 4
• “? !4 LOCAL INDICATOR (p. 9)
hours after the time data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
have past.
!5 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 9)
➥ “L
Local” appears when the offset time data is set. ➥ “B
BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the
(p. 38) squelch opens.
➥ “N
No Time ” appears when no GPS receiver is con- ➥ “T
TX” appears while transmitting.
nected and no time data is input manually.
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■ Microphone
q
Microphone
Speaker
w e
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 9)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y Y]/[ZZ]
➥ Push either key to change the operating channels, Set
mode settings, etc. (pgs. 7–9, 43)
➥ Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or
resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 15)
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
➥ Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 9)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON to
toggle the Microphone lock function ON and OFF.
(p. 10)
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Channel selection
D Channel 16 D Channel 9 (Call channel) 2
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call 3
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency channel. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual- call channels can be programmed (p. 10) and are used to
watch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor store your most often used channel in each channel group for
Channel 16. quick recall.
➥ Push [!6•9] momentarily to select Channel 16. ➥ Push and hold [!6•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting the selected channel group.
Channel 16, or rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. CALL” and call channel number appear.
• “C
Y]/[Z
• Pushing the keypad or [Y Z] on the microphone also selects a • Each channel group may have an independent call channel after
channel. programming a call channel. (p. 10)
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting
25W INT
call channel, or rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel.
9
TAG Y]/[Z
• Pushing the keypad or [Y Z] on the microphone also selects a
Push 16 channel.
34°34.506N
34 34.506N
123 23.236W
123°23.236W 25W INT CALL
UTC 12
12:00
:00 CALLING 9
TAG
Push 16
for 1 sec. 34°34.506N

34 34.506N
123 23.236W
123°23.236W
Convenient! UTC 12
12:00
:00 CALLING
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 45),
[Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels
in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.
• The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 15)
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3 BASIC OPERATION
D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels D Weather channels

The IC-M604 is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 interna- The IC-M604 has 10 pre-programmed weather channels.
tional and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na-
be specified for the operating area. tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.)
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone
q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
• If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel,
w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] to change during standby on a regular channel or while scanning. (p. 44)
the channel group, if necessary.
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be se- q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel.
lected in sequence. WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
• “W
WX ALERT” appears when the weather alert function is turned
• “W
e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel.
ON. (p. 44)
DUP” appears for duplex channels.
• “D
Y]/[Z
• Pushing the keypad or [Y Z] on the microphone also selects a w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel.
channel. Y]/[Z
channel.
25W USA
Push CH/WX once or twice
34°34.506N
34 34.506N WX WX ALERT
123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00 PORT OPR
34°34.506N
34 34.506N 34°34.506N
34 34.506N
Push H/L + CH/WX 123 23.236W
123°23.236W 123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00163
163.275MHz
.275MHz UTC 12
12:00
:00163
163.275MHz
.275MHz
Weather alert is OFF. Weather alert is ON.

25W INT 25W CAN
DUP
34°34.506N
34 34.506N 34°34.506N
34 34.506N
123 23.236W
123°23.236W 123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00 TELEPHONE UTC 12
12:00
:00 CCG
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
the transceiver. be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. 3
q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-
w Set the audio and squelch levels. mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. and speak at a normal voice level.
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
e While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several y e r t u i Microphone
times to change the channel group. (p. 8)
VHF MARINE iM604
r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. (pgs. 6, 7, 57)

Y]/[Z
channel.
BUSY” appears and audio is emitted
• When receiving a signal, “B
from the speaker. U/I/C 9
• Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary. MIC

16
t Push [F], then push [6• LO/DX ] to turn the receive Atten-
VOL SQL
DISTRESS
uator function ON or OFF, if necessary.

LOC” appears when the receive Attenuator is ON.
• “L
y Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary. w r q r ey
25W” or “1
• “2 1W” appears when high or low power is selected, re-
spectively. ✔ NOTE for TOT (Time-out Timer) function
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose high
The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a pre-
power for longer distance communications.
• Some channels are for low power only.
set time period after the transmission starts.
u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi- A beep sounds 10 sec. before the TOT function activates, to
crophone. indicate the transmission will be shut down and “T TOT” ap-
TX” appears.
• “T pears on the channel comment indicator. Transmission is not
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC. possible for 10 sec. after this transmission shut down.
i Release [PTT] to receive.
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■ Call channel programming ■ Microphone lock function

Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however, The Microphone lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and
you can program the call channel with your most often-used [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
channels in each channel group for quick recall. cidental channel changes and function access.
q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several ➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone,
times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., Interna- turn power ON to toggle the Microphone lock function ON
tional or Canada) to be programmed. and OFF.
w Push and hold [!6•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of
the selected channel group.
CALL” and call channel number appear.
• “C
e Push and hold [!6•9] again 25W INT CALL
for 3 sec. (until a long beep
TAG
changes to 2 short beeps)
to enter call channel pro- [Y]/[Z] [HI/LO]
34 34.506N
34°34.506N
gramming condition. 123°23.236W
123 23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00 CALLING
• Channel number starts blink-
ing.
r Rotate [SELECTOR] to se- 25W INT CALL
lect the desired channel.
t Push [!6•9] to program the
DUP
■ Display backlight
displayed channel as the
34°34.506N
34 34.506N The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
call channel. 123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00 INTL ity under low light conditions.
• Push [CLR] to cancel.
• The channel number stops
blinking. ➥ After pushing [F], push [3• DIM ] then rotate [SELECTOR]
to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
Then push [ENT].
• The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
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■ Channel comments • Available characters

KEY CHARACTERS KEY CHARACTERS
Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric
ID of up to 10 characters each. 1 Q Z q z (space) 6 M N O m n o 3
- . /)
Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (- 2 A B C a b c 7 P R S p r s
and space can be used.
3 D E F d e f 8 T U V t u v
q Select the desired channel.
• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. 4 G H I g h i 9 W X Y w x y
w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [!6•9] to edit the
channel comment. 5 J K L j k l 0 - / .
25W INT
• A cursor and the first char-
acter start blinking alter-
nately.
34°34.506N
34 34.506N
■ AquaQuake water draining function
123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00PLEASURE__
PLEASURE__ The IC-M604 uses a new technology to clear water away
from the speaker grill: AquaQuake. AquaQuake helps drain
e Push the appropriate key several times to enter the de- water away from the speaker housing (water that might oth-
sired character. erwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). The IC-
• See the table at right for available characters.
M604 emits a vibrating noise when this function is being
• Rotate [SELECTOR] or push [Y Y]/[Z
Z] on the microphone to
move the cursor.
used.
• Push [CE] to clear the channel comment. ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], turn power ON.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. • A low beep tone sounds while [H/L] key is pushed and held to
r Push [ENT] to input and set the comment. drain water, regardless of [VOL] control setting.
• The cursor and the character stop blinking. • The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the
t Repeat steps q to r to program other channel com- AquaQuake function is activated.
ments, if desired.
While pushing and holding [PTT] on the optional HM-162,
turn power ON to clear water away from the HM-162.
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■ Optional Voice scrambler operation

D Activating the scrambler function D Programming scrambler codes
The optional Voice scrambler provides private communica- There are 32 codes (1 to 32) or 128 codes (0 to 127)* avail-
tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you able for programming when an optional scrambler unit is in-
must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the func- stalled. In order to understand one another, all transceivers
tion, an optional scrambler unit is necessary. See pgs. 45 and in your group must have the same scramble code. This func-
50 for setting the scrambler unit. Ask your dealer for details. tion may not be available depending on dealer setting.
*Depends on the installed scrambler unit.
The scrambler function automatically turns OFF when
Channel 16 or 70 is selected. q While pushing and holding [!6•9], push [POWER] to enter
Set mode.
q Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired channel other • Turn power OFF in advance.
than Channel 16 and 70. w After the display appears, release [!6•9].
w Push [F], then push [0• SCRM ] to turn the Voice scram- e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the “S Scrambler Code,”
bler function ON. push [ENT].
SCRAM” appears.
• “S r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired scrambler code.
e To turn the scrambler function OFF, repeat step w. t Push [ENT] to set and exit the scrambler code item.
SCRAM” disappears.
• “S y Push [CLR], or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E Exit ,”
then push [ENT] to exit Set mode.
[Example]: Programming scrambler code 8.
Push --Set Mode-- --Set Mode-- --Set Mode--
9 ˘Scan Type Rotate Internal Speaker ≤ Rotate Scrambler Code
Scan Timer Contrast ˘5 Select ≤
16 + POWER WX Alert RF Attenuator 4
Beep Foghorn Frequency 3
to enter Internal Speaker Radio Power 2 ≥
Contrast Scrambler Type
Set mode RF Attenuator ≥ to select item. ˘Scrambler Code ≥ to select code. <ENT˘OK>
Select Push Push
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■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select the desired channel.
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Push [F], then push [1• DUAL ] to start Dualwatch or 3
call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri- [2• TRI ] to start Tri-watch.
watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “T
• “D TRI 16” appears dur- 4
operating on another channel. ing Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION e To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [CLR] or repeat
step w.
Call channel [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25
Tri-watch starts. Signal is received on call
channel.
25W INT BUSY 25W INT CALL
DUP
TAG
TRI 16 TRI 16
34 34.506N
34°34.506N 34°34.506N
34 34.506N
123°23.236W
123 23.236W 123 23.236W
123°23.236W
Dualwatch Tri-watch UTC 12
12:00
12:00
:00 CALLING
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch Tri-watch resumes after the Signal received on Channel
pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. signal disappears. 16 takes priority.
• If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch, 25W INT BUSY 25W INT
DUP DUP
Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
TRI 16 TRI 16
• To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Tri-
watch, push and hold [PTT]. 34°34.506N
34 34.506N 34°34.506N
34 34.506N
123 23.236W
123°23.236W 123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
12:00
:00 TELEPHONE
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■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning.
wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning,
Normal scan. such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the
right page for details.)
When the Weather alert function is turned ON, the previously
selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 43)
scanning. (p. 44)
PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN
CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02
CH 06 CH 16 CH 03 CH 06 CH 03
CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04
Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se- Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG
quence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is de- channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan-
tected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disap- nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG
pears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than channel.
Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-
appears.
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■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume
channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 43)
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several
(U.S.A., International and Canada) independently. times to select the channel group, if desired. 5
w Set TAG channels as described at left.
q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
times to select the desired channel group. r Push [F], then push [4• SCN ] to start Priority or Normal
w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel. scan.
e Push [F], then push [5• TAG ] to set the displayed channel PRI-SCAN 16” or “N
• “P NORMAL SCAN” appears in the display.
as a TAG channel. • When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-
TAG” appears in the display.
• “T pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode
r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e. setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.)
TAG” disappears.
• “T • Rotate [SELECTOR] or push [Y Y]/[ZZ] on the microphone to
check the scanning TAG channels, to change the scanning di-
Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels rection or resume the scan manually.
While pushing and holding [H/L], push [5• TAG ] for 3 sec. • A beep tones sounds and “1 16” blinks when a signal is received
(until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all TAG on Channel 16 during Priority scan.
channels setting in the selected channel group. t To stop the scan, push [CLR] or repeat step r.
• Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts. When a signal is received
Push
25W INT 25W INT BUSY 25W INT
DUP DUP DUP
TAG
then push NORMAL SCAN NORMAL SCAN
34 34.506N
34°34.506N 34 34.506N
34°34.506N 34°34.506N
34 34.506N
123°23.236W
123 23.236W 123°23.236W
123 23.236W 123 23.236W
123°23.236W
UTC 12
12:00
:00 INTL UTC 12
12:00
:00 UTC 12
12:00
:00 SAFETY
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■ MMSI code programming ■ DSC address ID

The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and
ID) code can be programmed at power ON. named with up to 10 characters.
This code programming can be performed only twice. D Programming Individual ID

q Enter “A
Add:INDV ID” in DSC Set up menu.
q While pushing and holding [MENU], push [POWER] to DDSC Menu ➪ S
Set up ➪ A Add:INDV ID
enter MMSI code programming condition. (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
• Turn power OFF in advance.
w After the display appears, release [MENU]. w Set the individual ID and ID name directly with the keypad.
• Edit the 9-digits of the appropriate distress ID directly with the
e Enter “MMMSI check” in DSC Set up menu.
keypad.
DSC Menu ➪ S
D Set up ➪ M MMSI Check • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward.
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) • Push [CE] to clear the ID and name.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition.
r Edit the specific MMSI code directly with the keypad.
• Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. --DSC Menu--
Add:Individual ID
--DSC Menu-- Input 9 digits
MMSI Check _________
_________ Input name
_________
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
<CLR˘Exit
Exit / ENT
ENT˘OK>
OK>
e Push [ENT] to program and return to the DSC set up
t After entering the 9-digit code, push [ENT] to set the code. menu.
• Returns to the DSC set up menu. r Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E
Exit ,”
y Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E
Exit ,” push [ENT] to return to DSC menu.
push [ENT] to return to DSC menu. • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
• Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
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D Deleting Individual ID --DSC Menu--

q Enter “D
DEL:INDV ID” in DSC Set up menu. Add:Group ID
Input 8 digits
D Set up ➪ D DEL:INDV ID
0________
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) Input name
_________
No ID ” is displayed.
• When no address ID is programmed, “N
Push [CLR] to exit. <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired ID name for
deleting. e Push [ENT] to program and return to the DSC Set up
menu.
6
--DSC Menu--
Select ID r Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E
Exit ,”
John push [ENT] to return to DSC menu.
Paul
˘George
George
Michael ≥
<CLR˘Exit
<CLR Exit / ENT˘OK>
ENT OK>
D Deleting Group ID
q Enter “D
DEL:Group ID” in DSC Set up menu.
e Push [ENT] to delete the selected individual ID and return D
DSC Menu ➪ SSet up ➪ D DEL:Group ID
to the DSC Set up menu. (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
r Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E Exit ,” No ID ” is displayed.
• When no address ID is programmed, “N
push [ENT] to return to DSC menu. Push [CLR] to exit.
• Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired ID name for
D Programming Group ID deleting.
q Enter “A
Add:Group ID” in DSC Set up menu. e Push [ENT] to delete the selected group ID and return to
D Set up ➪ A Add:Group ID the DSC Set up menu.
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) r Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E Exit ,”
push [ENT] to return to DSC menu.
w Set the group ID and ID name directly with the keypad. • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
• Edit the 8-digits of the group ID directly with the keypad.
• Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward.
• Push [CE] to clear the ID and name.
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■ Position and Time programming

A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time
--DSC Menu--
data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Univer- Input Position
sal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. They Latitude
are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 __°__.___N Null
Longitude
ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. __°__.___W Null
<CE˘Null
Null Data>
<CLR˘Exit
Exit / ENT
ENT˘OK>
OK>
• This manual programming is not available when a GPS
receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected.
• Manually programmed position/time data will be held for e After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then edit
23.5 hours only. the current UTC time with the keypad.
q Enter “P
Position Input” in DSC menu. • Push [CE] to clear the time.
D
DSC Menu ➪ P
Position Input
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) --DSC Menu--
Input UTC Time
w Edit your position (latitude and longitude) data directly with __:__ Null
the keypad.
• Push [6•MNO] to edit N; North latitude or [7•PRS] to edit
S; South latitude. <CE˘Null
Null Data>
• Push [3•DEF] to edit E; East longitude or [9•WXY] to edit <CLR˘Exit
Exit / ENT
ENT˘OK>
OK>
W; West longitude.
r Push [ENT] to set the time and return to the DSC menu.
• Push [CE] to clear the position data.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. t Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E Exit ,”
push [ENT] to return to the normal operation condition.
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■ Position and Time indication ■ GPS information indication

When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con-
nected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. nected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after
When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays pushing and holding [ENT] for 1 sec.
the manually entered position and time.
--GPS Info--
A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC-M604 is not supplied Push for 1 sec.
DATE : JUN/16/2006
from Icom. A GPS receiver with NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 UTC : 12:00 6
POS : 34°34.506N
format is required for position and time indication. Ask your 123°23.236W
dealer about suitable GPS receivers. COURSE: 261°M
SPEED : 18.5kt
25W INT
TAG
When connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several
sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is
34°34.506N ‘RMC,’ ‘GGA,’ ‘GNS’, ‘GLL’ and ‘VTG.’
123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 CALLING
➥ When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with

several sentence formatters, the order of input prece-
dence is ‘RMC,’ ‘GGA,’ ‘GNS’ and ‘GLL.’
➥ When sentence formatter ‘RMC’ is received, time indi-
cation includes a date. Thus, the “UTC” or “Local” indi-
cation is not displayed.
➥ “??” may blink instead of position and time indications
when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually
updated after 4 hours.
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■ Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac-
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme- knowledgment call on Channel 70.
diate assistance. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes.
NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR • After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically.
SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN Distress Call
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. TX Complete
Now Waiting for ACK

D Simple call
q Confirm no Distress call is being received. <CLR˘Cancel>
Cancel>
w While lifting up the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.
25W INT
to transmit the Distress call.
• Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and TAG
the Distress call is transmitted. After 2 sec. Wait ACK
• When no GPS is connected, input your position and UTC time, if
possible. <CLR˘
• While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks. Cancel> CALLING
Distress Call
Push for 5 sec.
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r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi- D Regular call
crophone. The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-
tress call.
25W INT
TAG q Enter “D
Distress Setting” in DSC menu.
Received
DistressACK D
DSC Menu ➪ D
Distress Setting
<Osaka Bay (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) 6
<CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the nature of the distress,
push [ENT].
• ‘Undesignated,’ ‘Explosion,’ ‘Flooding,’ ‘Collision,’ ‘Grounding,’
➥ A distress alert contains (default);
‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift (Disable adrift),’ ‘Abandoning (Aban-
• Kind of distress : Undesignated distress
doning ship),’ ‘Piracy (Piracy attack)’ and ‘MOB (Man overboard)’
• Position data : GPS or manual input position data held for
are available.
23.5 hrs.
• The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes after
➥ The Distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until
selecting is finished.
receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’
➥ Push [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed Distress call, if --DSC Menu--
required. Select Nature
Undesignated
➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode. ˘Explosion
➥ “?
??” may blink instead of position and time indications Flooding
Collision ≥
when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually
updated after 4 hours. <CLR˘Exit
Exit / ENT
ENT˘OK>
OK>
When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con-

nected, steps e and r (Current position/time program-
ming) do not appear. Go to step t.
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e The position information appears. Edit your position (lati- t Push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the Distress call.
tude and longitude) data directly with the keypad. • While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks.
• Push [6•MNO] to edit N; North latitude or [7•PRS] to edit • The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes.
S; South latitude. y After transmitting the Distress call, the transceiver waits for
• Push [3•DEF] to edit E; East longitude or [9•WXY] to edit an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
W; West longitude. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
• Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. min.
• Push [CE] to clear the position data. • After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically.
--DSC Menu-- Distress Call

Input Position TX Complete
Latitude
__°__.___N Null Now Waiting for ACK
Longitude
__°__.___W Null
<CE˘Null
Null Data> <CLR˘Cancel>
Cancel>
<CLR˘Exit
Exit / ENT
ENT˘OK>
OK> 25W INT
r After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then edit TAG
the current UTC time with the keypad, push [ENT]. After 2 sec. Wait ACK
• Edit the digit of the current UTC time directly with the keypad.
• Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. <CLR˘
• Push [CE] to clear the time. Cancel> CALLING
--DSC Menu--
Input UTC Time
__:__ Null
<CE˘Null
Null Data>
<CLR˘Exit
Exit / ENT
ENT˘OK>
OK>
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u After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

crophone.
■ Transmitting DSC calls
25W INT
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please
make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 9)
TAG
Received
DistressACK D Transmitting an Individual call
<Osaka Bay The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig-
<CLR˘ nal to a specific ship only.
Beep Off> CALLING
6
q Enter “I
Individual Call” in DSC menu.
➥ A distress alert contains (default);
D
DSC Menu ➪ I
Individual Call
• Kind of distress : Selected nature of the distress
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
• Position data : GPS or manual input position data is held
for 23.5 hrs. or until the power is turned w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro-
OFF. Manual Input,” push
grammed individual address or “M
➥ The Distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until [ENT].
receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’ • The ID code for the Individual call can be set in advance. (p. 16)
➥ Push [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed Distress call, if • When “MManual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI ID
required. code for the individual you wish to call with the keypad.
➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode.
--DSC Menu--
➥ “?
??” may blink instead of position and time indications Select Address
when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually Manual Input
updated after 4 hours. John
˘Paul
George ≥
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e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a desired intership channel y When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received,
Manual Input,” push [ENT].
or “M the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec- automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to
ommended order. comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated
--DSC Menu--
channel (before enter the DSC menu) with beeps.
Select Intership CH
25W INT
˘08
69
77
Received
06 ≥
INDV ACK
<John
<CLR˘
--DSC Menu-- Beep Off> COMMERCIAL
Individual Call Ready 25W INT
DUP
Received
Unable ACK
<John
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> <CLR˘
Beep Off> INTL
r Push [ENT] to transmit the Individual call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel u Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push and hold [PTT] to
becomes clear. communicate your message to the responding ship.
t Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re-
ceived.
Individual Call
TX Complete
Now Waiting for ACK
<CLR˘Exit>
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D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement

When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select “A
Able to Comply” or
knowledgement (‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by Unable to Comply,” push [ENT].
“U
using the on screen prompts (see page 33 for details). You • When “U Unable to Comply,” is selected, ‘No reason given’
can also send an acknowledgement through the menu sys- will be transmitted.
tem as follows. --DSC Menu--
Select Action
q Enter “I
Individual ACK” in DSC menu. ˘Able to Comply
Unable to Comply
D
DSC Menu ➪ I
Individual ACK 6
Individual ACK” item appears after an Individual call is
• “I <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
received. --DSC Menu--
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad- Individual ACK Ready
dress or ID code, push [ENT].
--DSC Menu--
Select Address
John <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
˘Paul
George
r Push [ENT] to transmit the acknowledgement call to the
selected station.
t After the Individual acknowledgement call has been trans-
mitted, the specified channel (specified by the calling sta-
tion) is selected automatically when “AAble to Com -
ply ” is selected, or returns to the previous condition
(before entering the DSC menu) when “U Unable to
Comply” is selected in step e.
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D Transmitting a Group call

The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal
--DSC Menu--
to a specific group only. Select Intership CH
˘08
69
q Enter “G
Group Call” in DSC menu. 77
D
DSC Menu ➪ G
Group Call 06 ≥
--DSC Menu--
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro- Group Call Ready
Manual Input ,” push
grammed group address or “M
[ENT].
• The ID code for the Group call can be set in advance. (p. 17)
• When “M Manual Input” is selected, set the 8-digit ID code
for the group you wish to call with keypad. <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
--DSC Menu-- r Push [ENT] to transmit the Group call.

Select Address
Manual Input • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
˘Icom becomes clear.
Coast station t After the Group call has been transmitted, the following in-
dication is displayed.
Group Call
e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a desired intership channel TX Complete
or “M
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec- <CLR˘Exit>
ommending order.
y Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects the inter-
ship channel specified in step e automatically.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver selects the
specified intership channel in step e automatically after 2 sec. of
inactivity.
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D Transmitting an All Ships call

Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When e Push [ENT] to transmit the All ships call.
you want to announce a message to all ships within range, • Channel 70 is selected and the All ships call is transmitted.
use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. r After the All ships call has been transmitted, the following
indication is displayed.
q Enter “A
All Ships Call” in DSC menu.
D
DSC Menu ➪ A
All Ships Call All Ships Call
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) TX Complete
6
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired category, push
[ENT].
• Output power of ‘Routine’ category is 1 W (low power) only. <CLR˘Exit>
• The selectable category may differ according to the programmed
setting. Ask your dealer for the available categories. t Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects Channel 16
automatically.
--DSC Menu--
Select Category
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver automatically
˘Routine selects Channel 16 after 2 sec. inactivity.
Safety
Urgency
--DSC Menu--
All Ships Call Ready
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D Transmitting a Position Request call

Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a r After the Position Request call has been transmitted, the
specific ship’s current position, etc. following indication is displayed.
q Enter “P
Position Request” in DSC menu. Position Request
D
Position Request TX Complete
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) Now Waiting for ACK
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-programmed
individual address or “M <CLR˘Exit>
• The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 16)
• When “MManual Input ” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI
t Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
number for the individual you wish to call with the keypad.
tering the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu-- • Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically re-
Select Address turns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
Manual Input
John
˘Paul
George ≥
--DSC Menu--
POS Request Ready
e Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Request call.

• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
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D Transmitting a Position Report call

Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce e The position information appears. Edit your position data
your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. (latitude and longitude) directly with the keypad. (p. 18)
r After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then set
q Enter “P
Position Report” in DSC menu. the current UTC time directly with the keypad, push [ENT].
D
Position Report --DSC Menu--
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) Position Report Ready
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro- 6

Manual Input,” push
[ENT].
• The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 16) <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
• When “MManual Input ” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI
number for the individual you wish to call with the keypad. t Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Report call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
--DSC Menu--
becomes clear.
Select Address
Manual Input y After the Position Report call has been transmitted, the fol-
John lowing indication is displayed.
˘Paul
George ≥
Position Report
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> TX Complete
Now Waiting for ACK

nected, next steps e and r (Current position/time pro-
<CLR˘Exit>
gramming) do not appear. Go to step t.
u Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
tering the DSC menu.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically re-
turns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
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D Transmitting a Polling Request call

Transmit a Polling Request call when you want to know a e Push [ENT] to transmit the Polling Request call.
specific vessel is within communication range. r After the Polling Request call has been transmitted, the fol-
lowing indication is displayed.
q Enter “P
Polling Request” in DSC menu.
D
Polling Request Polling Request
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) TX Complete
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro- Now Waiting for ACK
Manual Input,” push
[ENT]. <CLR˘Exit>
• The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 16)
• When “MManual Input ” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI t Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
number for the individual you wish to call with the keypad. tering DSC menu.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically re-
--DSC Menu--
Select Address
turns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
Manual Input
John
˘Paul
George ≥
--DSC Menu--
Polling Request Ready
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D Transmitting a Position Reply call D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call

Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report
received. call is received.
q Enter “P
Position Reply” in DSC menu. q Enter “P
POS Report Reply” in DSC menu.
D
Position Reply D
POS Report Reply
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad- w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad- 6
dress or ID code, push [ENT]. dress or ID code, push [ENT].
e Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Report Reply call to
the selected station.
nected, next steps e and r (Current position/time pro-
gramming) do not appear. Go to step t.
D Transmitting a Polling Reply call
e The position information appears. Edit your position data Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is
(latitude and longitude) directly with the keypad. (p. 18) received.
r After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then edit
the current UTC time directly with the keypad, push [ENT]. q Enter “P
Polling Reply” in DSC menu.
D
Polling Reply
--DSC Menu--
Position Reply Ready (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad-

dress or ID code, push [ENT].
e Push [ENT] to transmit the Polling Reply call to the se-
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> lected station.
t Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Reply call to the se-

lected station.
• Your position data is transmitted, when [ENT] is pushed.
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■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledge-
D Receiving a Distress call ment to other ship is received:
While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes after receiving • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm.
the first distress call from a station. ➥ “R
Received DistressACK” appears in the display,
• Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
• After receiving a second (or repeated) distress call from the
same station, the alarm sounds for 1 sec. 25W INT
➥ “R
Received Distress” appears in the display, then TAG
Channel 16 is automatically selected. Received
DistressACK
➥ Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may re- <Osaka Bay
quire assistance. <CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING
25W INT
TAG
Received
D Receiving a Distress Relay call
The first distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowl-
Distress
<Paul is received. edgement is received:
<CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
• Push [CLR] to stop the alarm.
25W INT
➥ “R
Received DistressRLY” appears in the display,
TAG The second (or then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
Received repeated) dis-
Distress tress call is re- 25W INT
<Paul ceived from the
TAG
same station. Received
<CLR˘Exit
Exit> CALLING
DistressRLY
<John
<CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING
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D Receiving an Individual call 25W INT

While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is re-
ceived: TAG
Received
➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the Group
received category. <Icom
➥ “R
Received Individual” appears in the display. <CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY
➥ Push [CLR] to stop beep, then push [ENT] to reply the call
and select the channel specified by the calling station for
voice communication (depending on your replying condi- D Receiving an All Ships call 6
tion see p. 25 for individual acknowledgement call proce- While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received:
dure for details.); push [CLR] to ignore the Individual call. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds when the category is ‘Dis-
tress’ or ‘Urgency’; 2 beeps sound for other categories.
25W INT ➥ “R
Received All Ships” appears in the display.
TAG ➥ Push [CLR] to stop beep, then push [ENT] to monitor
Received channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel,
Individual
<Paul
push [CLR] to ignore the call.
<CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY 25W INT
TAG
Received
D Receiving a Group call All Ships
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received: <Paul
➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the <CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY
received category.
➥ “R
Received Group” appears in the display.
➥ Push [CLR] to stop beep, then push [ENT] to select the
channel specified by the calling station for voice commu-
nication; push [CLR] to ignore the Group call.
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D Receiving a Geographical Area call D Receiving a Position Request call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is
(for the area you are in) is received: received:
➥ Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the re- ➥ “RReceived POS Request” appears in the display.
ceived category. ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to
➥ “RReceived Geographic” appears in the display. the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
25W INT 25W INT
TAG TAG
Received Received
Geographic POS Request
<Osaka Bay <Paul
<CLR˘ <CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY Beep Off> SAFETY
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to change D Receiving a Position Report call
to the channel specified by the calling station for voice While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is re-
communication; push other key to ignore the Geographi- ceived:
cal Area call. ➥ “R
Received POS Report” appears in the display.
➥ Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to
the calling station. the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
• After transmitting a reply call, push [ENT] to display the position
When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob- information, or push [CLR] to exit the condition.
lem with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area
25W INT
calls are received, regardless of your position.
TAG
Received
POS Report
<Paul
<CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY
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D Receiving a Polling Request call D Receiving a Position Report Reply call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Request call is re- While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call
ceived: is received:
➥ “R
Received POLL REQ” appears in the display. ➥ “RReceived POS Reply” appears in the display.
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to display
the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply call.
25W INT 25W INT
TAG TAG 6
Received Received
POLL REQ POS Reply
<Paul <Paul
<CLR˘ <CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY Beep Off> SAFETY
D Receiving a Position Reply call D Receiving a Polling Reply call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Reply call is re- While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Reply call is re-
ceived: ceived:
➥ “R
Received POS Reply” appears in the display. ➥ “R
Received POLL Reply” appears in the display.
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to display ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CLR] again to exit
the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply the condition.
call.
25W INT
25W INT
TAG
TAG Received
Received POLL Reply
POS Reply <Paul
<Paul <CLR˘
<CLR˘ Beep Off> SAFETY
Beep Off> SAFETY
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■ Received messages
The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- D Other messages
sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used q Enter “O
Other” in DSC menu.
as an assistance to the logbook. DDSC Menu ➪ R
Received Calls ➪ O Other
D Distress message
q Enter “D
Distress” in DSC menu. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to scroll to the desired message,
D
DSC Menu ➪ R
Received Calls ➪ D Distress push [ENT].
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) • Messages which are blinking have not read.
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired message, push --DSC Menu--

Select Message
[ENT]. ˘Individual Call
• Messages which are blinking have not been read. Group Call
Position Replay
--DSC Menu-- All Ships Call ≥
Select Message
˘12:15 John <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
04:43 George
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> e Rotate [SELECTOR] to scroll the message.

• The stored message has various information and depending on
the type of Distress call.
e Rotate [SELECTOR] to scroll the selected message.
--DSC Menu--
--DSC Menu-- Individual Call
Distress
Rotate <John
<Paul
Routine
Explosion F3E simplex
LAT: 12°34.567N CH08
LON:123°45.678W ≥
<CLR˘Exit / CE˘Del>
<CLR˘Exit / CE˘Del>
r Push [CLR] to exit the condition or push [CE] to clear the

r Push [CLR] to exit the condition or push [CE] to clear the
displayed message and returns to DSC menu.
displayed message and returns to DSC menu.
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■ DSC Set mode

D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 16, 17) D Automatic Acknowledgement
D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See p. 17) This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function to
ON or OFF.
D MMSI Code Check When a position request, position report or polling request call
The programmed 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be is received, the transceiver automatically transmits a position
checked in DSC Set mode. request reply, position report reply or polling reply call, re-
spectively. 6
q Enter “M
MMSI Check” in DSC Set up menu.
q Enter “A
Auto ACK” in DSC menu.
D
DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ M MMSI Check
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) D
DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ A Auto ACK
w Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to turn the automatic acknowledge-
--DSC Menu-- ment function ON or OFF.
MMSI Check
123456789 --DSC Menu--
Auto ACK
ON
˘OFF
<CLR˘Exit>
e Push [CLR] to exit the condition to DSC set up menu. <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
r Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E Exit ,”
push [ENT] to return to the DSC menu. e Push [ENT] to set and to exit the condition to DSC set up
• Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition. menu.
push [ENT] to return to the DSC menu.
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D Offset Time D NMEA Output

This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Select an NMEA Output function from List Station, All Station
Coordinated) time. or OFF.
When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver
q Enter “O
Offset Time” in DSC Set up menu. outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector.
D
DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ O Offset Time
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) q Enter “N
NMEA Output” in DSC menu.
D
DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ N NMEA Output
w Set the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordi-
nated) time.
• Edit the digit of offset time directly with the keypad. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the NMEA Output function
-” or “+
• Push [0• –/.] to edit “- +”, when the cursor is on the first digit. from List Station, All Station or OFF.
• Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. • List Station : Outputs the position data from the specified ves-
• Push [CE] to clear the time data. sels listed on the DSC individual ID screen.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition to DSC set up menu. • All Station : Outputs the position data from all vessels.
• OFF : Outputs no position data to external equipment.
--DSC Menu--
Input Offset Time
000:00 --DSC Menu--
--DSC Menu-- NMEA Output
Input Offset Time ˘List Station
+12:00 All Station
OFF
No offset time (default) <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>

+12 hours e Push [ENT] to set and to exit the condition to DSC set up
menu.
e Push [ENT] to set and to exit the condition to DSC set up
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition to DSC set up menu.
menu.
r Push [CLR] or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E
Exit ,”
push [ENT] to return to the DSC menu.
push [ENT] to return to the DSC menu. • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
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■ Intercom operation
The optional intercom function allows you to talk to the deck NOTE: The COMMANDMIC™, connected to the [COM-
from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMICII™ or COM- MAND MIC-1] connector, is recognized as ‘INTERCOM1,’
MANDMICIII™ is required for intercom operation. and the other side is ‘INTERCOM2.’
Connect the COMMANDMIC™ as described on p. 46. e Push and hold [9• IC ] for more than 1 sec. to emit the in-
• Up to two COMMANDMIC™s can be connected simultaneously. tercom beep while holding.
• Transmitting is impossible during intercom operation. • The transceiver and the COMMANDMIC™ emit beeps.
• The received signal is muted during intercom operation. r Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level 6
q Push [F], then push [9• IC ] to enter intercom mode.
into the microphone. 7
TALK” or “L
• “T LISTEN” appears on the caller or listener function
• The COMMANDMIC™ power is automatically turned ON, even if display, respectively.
the power is OFF. *“ ” or “ ” appears on the HM-157.
When the connected COMMANDMIC™ is one, step w WAIT” appears on the IC-M604 or HM-162 if it is idle.
• “W
• To adjust the IC-M604’s speaker output level, rotate [VOL].
does not appear. Go to step e.
• To adjust the HM-157’s speaker output level, push [Y] or [Z]
w Select the desired intercom party, transceiver (RADIO) or after pushing [VOL• DIM PA/RX ] on the HM-157.
COMMANDMIC™ (INTERCOM), then push [ENT]*. • To adjust the HM-162’s speaker output level, rotate [SELECTOR].
* Push [LO/DX] ( IC SCR) from the COMMANDMICII™ (HM-157.)
Push [LO/DX• IC SCR] from the COMMANDMICIII™ (HM-162.)
25W INT
DUP INTERCOM
TALK
HM-157
˘INTERCOM1 INTERCOM1
INTERCOM2 HM-157 (listener)
IC-M604 (caller)
<ENT˘OK> TELEPHONE
Scrolls
IC-M604 25W INT
DUP
The connected intercom INTERCOM
LISTEN
˘RADIO HM-162 party is displayed here. 0
Select within 5 sec. from INTERCOM1 RADIO
entering intercom mode. <ENT

ENT˘OK>
OK> TELEPHONE HM-162 (listener)
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t After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through

the speaker.
■ Hailer operation
y To return to normal operation, push [CLR] or repeat step The IC-M604 has a 2-way hailer function for voice amplifica-
q. tion and reception over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary
to leave the bridge to hear a hailing party. During hailer oper-
• While in the intercom mode, the transceiver functions ation, transmitting is impossible and the received signal is
(transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver muted.
is in transmit condition, the intercom function is not avail-
Connect an external hailer speaker as described on p. 46.
able.
• When a DSC call is received, the intercom function is in- q Push [F], then push [7• HAIL ] to enter hailer mode.
terrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver
mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC
Push ,
calls.’ (p. 32)
HAILER
• When a WX alert is received, “W WX ALERT” blinks and a then push LISTEN
beep sounds. The WX alert sounds after the Intercom 15
use is finished.
w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level
into the microphone.
TALK” or “L
• “T LISTEN” appears on the caller or listener function
display, respectivery.
• To adjust the hailer level, rotate [SELECTOR].
e After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through
the speaker.
r To return to normal operation, push [CLR] or repeat step q.
• While in the hailer mode, the transceiver functions (trans-
mit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in
transmit condition, the hailer function is not available.
• When a DSC call is received, the hailer function is inter-
rupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The
transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC calls.’ (p 32)
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■ Automatic foghorn
The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this func-
until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available tion, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver.
for varying conditions. See p. 46 for connection details.
TYPE PATTERN USAGE

5s±1
One 5-second blasts every 120
UNDERWAY Motor vessel underway and making way.
seconds. 7
120s
5s±1
Two 5-second blasts (separated Motor vessel underway but stopped (not
STOP by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. making way).
2s 120s
Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel
One 5-second blast followed by 5s±1
1s (underway or anchored), vessel not under
two 1-second blasts (each sepa-
SAIL command, a vessel restricted in her ability
rated by 2 seconds) every 120
to maneuver (underway or at anchor), or a
seconds. 2s 120s
vessel towing or pushing another ahead.
One 5-second blast followed by 5s±1
1s
three 1-second blasts (each sep-
TOW Vessel under tow (manned).
arated by 2-seconds) every 120
seconds. 2s 120s
The audio frequency of the foghorn is selectable. See

p. 44 for details on selecting the audio frequency.
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7 OTHER FUNCTIONS
q Push [F], then push [8• FOG ] to enter auto foghorn mode. ■ RX speaker function
25W INT
TAG
The IC-M604 has an RX speaker function. When this func-
Push ,
tion is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the
˘UNDERWAY
then push STOP deck or tower via a hailer speaker.
<ENT˘OK> CALLING
Connect a hailer speaker as described on p. 46.
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired foghorn pattern,
push [ENT]. q Push [F], then push and hold [7• HAIL ] for 1 sec. to enter
• ‘UNDERWAY,’ ‘STOP,’ ‘SAIL,’ ‘TOW’ are available. (p. 41) the RX Speaker mode.
• Even if [ENT] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically RX
• “R ” appears.
changes to the next step after about 5 sec. of inactivity.
e Rotate [SELECTOR] to adjust the foghorn level, push [ENT]. 25W INT
Push , RX
• The foghorn level is adjustable in 31 steps. TAG
• Even if [ENT] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically then push and hold
RX
changes to the next step after about 5 sec. of inactivity. for 1 sec. 15
Rotate 25W INT <ENT˘OK> CALLING

Push
TAG
FOGHORN w Rotate [SELECTOR] to adjust the audio output level, push

15 25W INT
[ENT].
Foghorn TAG
level
<ENT˘OK> CALLING e To return to normal operation, repeat step q.
FOGHORN
15
The foghorn pattern, selected While in the RX speaker mode, rotate [SELECTOR] while
in step w, is displayed. UNDERWAY CALLING
pushing and holding [7• HAIL ] after pushing [F], to adjust
the audio output level. After adjusting, push [ENT].
r To return to normal operation, repeat step q.
• Rotate [SELECTOR] within 1 sec. after pushing [7• HAIL ]. Oth-
When a DSC call is received, the automatic foghorn func- erwise the transceiver returns to the normal operation.
tion is interrupted with an automatic return to the trans-
ceiver mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiv-
ing DSC calls.’ (p. 32)
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SET MODE 8
■ Set mode programming ■ Set mode items
Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- D Scan type
ceiver’s functions: Scan type, Scan resume timer, Weather The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority
alert, Beep tone, Internal speaker, LCD contrast, Attenuation scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected
level, Automatic foghorn frequency, Radio power*1, Scram- channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in se-
bler type*2, Scrambler code*2 and Favorite channel. quence while monitoring Channel 16.
*1Appears only when an optional COMMANDMIC™ is connected.
--Set Mode--
*2Appears only when an optional scrambler unit is installed. Scan Type
Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting. Priority (Default: Normal)
˘Normal
7
q While pushing and holding [!6•9], push [POWER] to enter
Set mode. 8
• Turn power OFF in advance. D Scan resume timer
w After the display appears, release [!6•9]. The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or
e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired item, push [ENT]. timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired condition of the until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan
item, push [ENT] to set. pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been re-
t Push [CLR], or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “E Exit” then ceived on any other channel than Channel 16.
push [ENT] to exit Set mode and returns to normal condition.
--Set Mode--
• SET MODE CONSTRUCTION Scan Timer
ON (Default: OFF)
--Set Mode-- ˘OFF
˘Scan
Scan Type
Scan Timer
WX Alert
Beep
Internal Speaker
Rotate Contrast
RF Attenuator
Foghorn Frequency
Radio Power
Scrambler Type
Scrambler Code
Favorite CH
Exit
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8 SET MODE
D Weather alert --Set Mode--

A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- Internal Speaker
˘ON (Default: ON)
fore important weather information. When “O ON” is selected, OFF
the previously selected (used) weather channel is checked
any time during standby or while scanning. When “O ON with
WX SCAN” is selected, the weather channels are checked in
D LCD contrast
This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps.
sequence during standby or while scanning.
The “WWX ALERT” indicator blinks until the transceiver is op- --Set Mode--
Contrast
erated after the transceiver detects the alert. ˘5 ≤
WX ALERT” appears instead of “W
• “W WX” when the function is set ON. 4
(Default: 5)
3
2 ≥
--Set Mode--
WX Alert
ON (Default: OFF)
ON with WX SCAN
˘OFF
D Attenuation level
This item sets the receive attenuation level for the Attenuator
D Beep tone function from 3 levels.
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF, or
--Set Mode--
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key RF Attenuator
by turning beep tones ON. Max (Default: Min)
Mid
˘Min
--Set Mode--
Beep
˘ON (Default: ON)
OFF D Automatic foghorn frequency
The audio frequency of the automatic foghorn can be ad-
D Internal speaker justed to suit your preference. While this item is selected,
When an external speaker is connected and the transceiver’s pushing [PTT] outputs the foghorn— experiment with the fre-
internal speaker is not required, the speaker of the trans- quencies available until you find one you like.
ceiver and the connected microphone can be deactivated. • Available frequency range is 200 Hz to 850Hz in 50 Hz step.
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SET MODE 8
--Set Mode-- D Scrambler code

Foghorn Frequency (Appears when a scrambler unit is installed)
˘400 ≤
350 When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler
300 (Default: 400)
250 ≥
code can be set depending on dealer setting.
When the UT-112 is installed, 32 codes (1 to 32) can be se-
<CLR˘Exit / ENT
<CLR ENT˘OK>
lected.
When the UT-98 is installed, 128 codes (0 to 127) can be se-
D Radio power lected.
(Appears when a COMMANDMIC™ is connected) When UT-112 is installed When UT-98 is installed
This item sets the Radio power function ON or OFF.
--Set Mode-- --Set Mode--
ON : The transceiver’s power is controlled by the optional Scrambler Code Scrambler Code
4 ≤ 3 ≤
command microphone. When the command micro- 3 2 8
phone is turned OFF, the transceiver will also be turned 2 1
˘1 ˘0
OFF automatically.
OFF : The transceiver’s power is not controlled by the optional <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
command microphone. Even if the command microphone (Default: 1) (Default: 0)

is turned OFF, the transceiver will continue to work.
--Set Mode--
D Favorite channel
Radio Power This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF.
˘ON (Default: ON)
OFF
The favorite channel is programmed by the TAG channel set-
ting (p. 15).
ON : [Y Y]/[Z Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite
D Scrambler type channels in the selected channel group in sequence
(Appears when a scrambler unit is installed) when pushed.
When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler type OFF : [YY]/[ZZ] keys on the microphone select all channels in
can be selected in Set mode depending on dealer setting. the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.
--Set Mode-- --Set Mode--
Scrambler Type Favorite CH
UT-98 (Default: UT-112) ˘ON (Default: ON)
˘UT-112 OFF
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9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
■ Connections
r EXTERNAL MICROPHONE CONNECTORS
q [COMMAND MIC-1]/[COMMAND MIC-2]
Connects the optional COMMANDMIC™ (HM-157/HM-
162.)
w CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphone here,
such as the HM-134, may cause damage to the trans-
ceiver.
e
t GPS RECEIVER/EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR
r ➥ Connects a GPS receiver for position and time indica-
y
t tions.
• An NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC,
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask
Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
to the transceiver. NMEAOUT (+) SP (+)
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will dam- NMEAOUT (–) SP (–)
age the transceiver. NMEAIN (–) NMEAIN (+)
w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Transceiver’s rear panel view
Connect the supplied microphone only. ➥ Connects a PC or navigation equipment (NMEA0183
CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphones here, ver. 3.01 sentence formatters DSC, DSE compatible) for
such as the optional HM-157/HM-162, for they may plotting received other ships position data.
cause damage to the transceiver. ➥ Connects an external speaker.
e HAILER/FOGHORN CONNECTOR
Connects a hailer speaker (30 W nominal at 13.8 V/ 4 Ω). NOTE: Attach the supplied connector covers to w, e, r
or t when they are not in use.
HAIL (+)
HAIL (–)
Transceiver’s
rear panel view NC
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9
■ Supplied accessories
y DC POWER CONNECTOR The following accessories are supplied
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector
to an external 13.8 V DC power source. Mounting bracket For mounting bracket
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, cover Knob bolts Flat washers (M5)
the connectors with a rubber vulcanising tape as shown
below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
Screws (5×20) Spring washers (M5)
Rubber vulcanizing
tape
Microphone Microphone hanger DC power cable
and screws (3×16)
9
■ Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse
blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the Warning sticker Accessory connectors Sponges
source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged (3 pin, 6 pin)
fuse with a new, rated one.
■ Antenna
Fuse rating: 10 A A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is an antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the
best place to mount them.
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■ Mounting the transceiver

D Using the supplied mounting bracket • OVERHEAD MOUNTING
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver
allows overhead or onboard mounting.
Sponge*
• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws

(M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and
can support more than 5 kg.
• Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at
90° to your line of sight when operating it.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least

1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com-
pass. *Sponges reduce the
vibration effects. These screws are shown
See NOTE at left. a mounting example only.
NOTE: Not supplied with acces-
• Check the installation angle; the function display may not • MOUNTING ON THE BOARD
sories.
be easy-to-read at some angles.
• When mounting the transceiver on the place that is prone
to strong vibration, use the supplied sponges between the
transceiver and mounting bracket for reducing the effect
of the vibration.
Sponge*
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■ MB-75 installation
An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for mounting r Attach the clamps on either side of the IC-M604.
the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC-M604’s body.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least

1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com-
pass.
Supplied bolt
q Using the attached template, carefully cut a hole into the
instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the trans-
ceiver).
w Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below. Clamp 9
t Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so
that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in-
strument control panel.
y Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that
the IC-M604 is securely mounted in position as below.
End bolt
Locking nut
e Attach the 2 supplied bolts (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of
t
the IC-M604.
u Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place.
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■ Optional unit installation

CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the w Turn the transceiver upside down, then disconnect the flat
transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. cables and Rear mic control (6-pin) from LOGIC board,
Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equip- and Front mic control (2-pin) and Volume control (3-pin)
ment damage. from AF board.
Rear mic Flat cables
Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you (6-pin)
want to install an optional unit. Volume
(3-pin)
LOGIC
q Remove the 12 screws and open the transceiver. board
AF board
Front mic (2-pin)

Flat cable
Torque (0.7 N.m)
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■ HM-157/HM-162 installation
e Install an optional unit to J3 on the AF board as shown
below.
Optional unit
J3
AF board HM-157 HM-162 9
The optional HM-157 can be connected to the transceiver di-

rectly, as well as via the supplied connection cable for longer
r Assemble the units to their original positions. distance remote operation. The connector of the connection
cable can be installed into a cabinet, wall, etc., as a built-in plug.
CAUTION: • The optional HM-162 should be installed to the transceiver using
• When re-assembling the case and tightening the screws, the supplied connection cable.
you must keep the specified torque (0.7 N.m). Otherwise
the transceiver may be damaged (torque too high) or lose For longer distance remote operation, the optional extension
waterproof efficiency (torque too low). cable, OPC-999/OPC-1541* (6 m; 20 ft/connecting between
• When unistalling the optional unit, remove it vertically. transceiver and the connection cable), is available, and up to
Wiggling the unit from side to side may damage the op- two OPC-999/OPC-1541* can be added.
tional unit's connector. *OPC-999 : For the HM-157
OPC-1541 : For the HM-162
Do not connect the HM-157 to the OPC-1541, and the HM-
162 to the OPC-999/OPC-1000.
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q Insert the supplied cable (or HM-157 without the cable) t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as
into the [COMMAND MIC-1] or [COMMAND MIC-2] con- shown below.
nector and tighten the cable nut as shown below.
• Up to two COMMANDMIC™s can be connected simultaneously. • HM-157
• The HM-157 and HM-162 can be used together. Mounting base Nut
Gasket
[COMMAND MIC-2]
Screw holes Cap
(approx. 2 (d) mm; 3 32″)
Completed
• HM-162
[COMMAND MIC-1] Mounting base Nut
w To use the supplied cable as a wall socket, perform the fol-

lowing steps.
e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the
holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. Gasket
r Drill holes at these marks.
Screw holes
(approx. 2 (d) mm; 3 32 ″) Cap
Completed
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HM-162 HM-157
Mounting base Mounting base
Nut Nut
Gasket Gasket
Cap Cap
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver. pgs. 46,
not turn ON. 47
No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too high. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. p. 9
• Volume level is too low. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. p. 9
• Speaker has been exposed to water. • Drain water from the speaker. p. 11
• Internal speaker is turned OFF. • Turn the internal speaker ON in set mode. p. 44
Sensitivity is low. • The Attenuator is activated. • Push [6• LO/DX ] after pushing [F] to turn p. 9
the function OFF.
Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are programmed for low • Change channels. pgs. 7,
ble, or high power can power or receive only in regulations. 8, 57
not be selected. • The output power is set to low. • Push [H/L] to select high power. p. 9
Scan does not start. • TAG channel is not programmed. • Set the desired channels as TAG channels. p. 15
No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode. p. 44
• The squelch is open. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. p. 9
Receive signal cannot • Optional voice scrambler is turned OFF. • Turn the optional voice scrambler ON. pgs. 12,
be understood. • Scramble code is not set correctly. • Reset the scramble code. 45
Distress call cannot be • MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro- • Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 16
transmitted. grammed.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11

■ Specifications
D General D Receiver
• Frequency coverage : TX 156.025–157.425 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne
RX 156.050–163.275 MHz • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.22 µV (typical)
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) 0.22 µV (typical) (CH 70 receiver)
• Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high (25 W) 5.5 A • Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.32 µV
Max. audio 1.5 A • Spurious response : More than 80 dB
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% • Intermodulation : More than 80 dB
(negative ground) • Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 80 dB
• Frequency stability : ±5 ppm • Hum and noise : More than 40 dB
• Operating temp. range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F • Audio output power : 5.0 W (typical) at 10% distortion
• Antenna impedance : 50 Ω nominal with a 4 Ω load
• Input impedance (MIC) : 2 kΩ
• Output impedance (audio) :4Ω All stated specifications are subject to change without
• Dimensions : 220(W) × 110(H) × 109.4(D) mm notice or obligation. 10
(Projections not included) 8 21⁄32(W) × 4 11⁄32(H) × 4 5⁄16(D) in
• Weight : Approx. 1400 g; 3.09 lb 11
D Transmitter
• RF output power : 25 W and 1 W
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency
modulation
• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz
• Spurious emissions : Less than –70 dBc
• Adjacent channel power : More than 70 dB
• Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10%
(at 1 kHz, 60% deviation)
• Residual modulation : More than 40 dB
• Audio frequency response : +1 to –3 dB of 6 dB/octave
range from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz
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11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
D Dimensions ■ Options
• MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT
For mounting the transceiver to a panel.
• HM-157 COMMANDMICII™
External microphone-type controller. Provides optional inter-
com operation. 6 m (20 feet) microphone cable and mount-
ing base included. Black and white colors are available.
Do not connect the HM-157 to the OPC-1541.
• HM-162 COMMANDMICIII™
External microphone-type controller. Provides optional inter-
com operation. 6 m (20 feet) microphone cable and mount-
ing base included. Black and white colors are available.
Do not connect the HM-162 to the OPC-999/OPC-1000.
• OPC-999 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE
6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM-
157 COMMANDMICII™. Up to 2 OPC-999 can be connected.
(18 m; 60 feet maximum)
Unit: mm (inch) • OPC-1541 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE
6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM-
162 COMMANDMICIII™. Up to 2 OPC-1541 can be connected.
(18 m; 60 feet maximum)
• UT-112 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available.
Not available in some countries.
• OPC-1000 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE
6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for the supplied mi-
crophone.
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CHANNEL LIST 12
Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.325
01A 156.050 156.050 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
02 02 156.100 160.700 21b Rx only 161.650 70*3 70*3 70*3 156.525 156.525 87A 157.375 157.375
03 03 156.150 160.750 22 157.100 161.700 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
03A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425
04 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 73 73 73 156.675 156.675
04A 156.200 156.200 23A 157.150 157.150 74 74 74 156.725 156.725
05 156.250 160.850 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 75*1 75*1 75*1 156.775 156.775
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 76*1 76*1 76*1 156.825 156.825
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 25b Rx only 161.850 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.875
07 156.350 160.950 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.525
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.925
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.575
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28b Rx only 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.975
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.625
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.025 11
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675 Frequency (MHz)
WX channel
13*2 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 Transmit Receive 12
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62A 156.125 156.125 82 157.125 161.725 1 RX only 162.550
15*2 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 63 156.175 160.775 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 2 RX only 162.400
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63A 156.175 156.175 83 83 157.175 161.775 3 RX only 162.475
17*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 64 64 156.225 160.825 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 4 RX only 162.425
18 156.900 161.500 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83b Rx only 161.775 5 RX only 162.450
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 6 RX only 162.500
19 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225 7 RX only 162.525
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875 8 RX only 161.650
20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275 9 RX only 161.775
20A 157.000 157.000 67*2 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925 10 RX only 163.275
*1 Low power only. *2 Momentary high power. *3 DSC operation only. NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
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VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE

Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling

RADIO OPERATOR WARNING

KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the

!0 TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] ➥ Number input: ‘2’ 2

➥ Number input: ‘7’

t CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8) !1 POSITION INDICATOR 2

q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

for 1 sec. 34°34.506N

D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels D Weather channels

Push CH/WX once or twice

Weather alert is OFF. Weather alert is ON.

■ Receiving and transmitting

r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. (pgs. 6, 7, 57)

• Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary. MIC

uator function ON or OFF, if necessary.

■ Call channel programming ■ Microphone lock function

■ Channel comments • Available characters

■ Optional Voice scrambler operation

Select Push Push

PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN

■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

■ MMSI code programming ■ DSC address ID

This code programming can be performed only twice. D Programming Individual ID

D Deleting Individual ID --DSC Menu--

■ Position and Time programming

■ Position and Time indication ■ GPS information indication

➥ When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with

Now Waiting for ACK

Push for 5 sec.

When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con-

--DSC Menu-- Distress Call

u After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

Now Waiting for ACK

D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement

D Transmitting a Group call

--DSC Menu-- r Push [ENT] to transmit the Group call.

D Transmitting an All Ships call

D Transmitting a Position Request call

e Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Request call.

D Transmitting a Position Report call

w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro- 6

Now Waiting for ACK

D Transmitting a Polling Request call

D Transmitting a Position Reply call D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call

w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad-

t Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Reply call to the se-

■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement

D Receiving an Individual call 25W INT

D Receiving a Geographical Area call D Receiving a Position Request call

D Receiving a Polling Request call D Receiving a Position Report Reply call

D Receiving a Position Reply call D Receiving a Polling Reply call

w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired message, push --DSC Menu--

<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> e Rotate [SELECTOR] to scroll the message.

r Push [CLR] to exit the condition or push [CE] to clear the