INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM304

FOREWORD

IMPORTANT

Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-M304 VHF
is designed and built with Icoms state
of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care,
this radio should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

MARINE TRANSCEIVER

We hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of technology

first. Many hours of research and development went into the
design of your IC-M304.

D FEATURES
Large 2-digit Channel with scrolling comment
New Force5Audio speaker
Built-in DSC meets RTCM SC101 requirement
Submersible construction

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M304.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD

DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
R WARNING!
may occur.
CAUTION
NOTE

Equipment damage may occur.

Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
personal injury, fire or electric shock.

Favorite channel function

AquaQuake water draining function
Icom, Icom Inc. and the
logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
FORCE5AUDIO logo is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in
the United States.

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water
including salt water, otherwise, the keys and switches may
become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

NOTE

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and

the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.

A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver.

To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in
such a location as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
(p. 32)

USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.
2. THIS IS ............... (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. LOCATED AT ............... (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on
Channel 70.

EXAMPLE

WARNING
STICKER

USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While opening 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 from a coast station.
Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate
information as listed above.

ii

RADIO OPERATOR WARNING

Icom requires the radio operator to meet the
FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not
greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum
W ARN ING
of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of
the antenna) vertically above the main deck and
all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation
distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters
added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate
for all vessels.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically
between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the
antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must
stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius.
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are
within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons
(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 allowable MPE level set by FCC.
iii

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW

THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF
RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR
TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING
RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO
ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE
RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
LIMITS.
Determining MPE Radius
THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RADIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF
ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM
POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED
SYSTEM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD i
IMPORTANT i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ii
NOTE ii
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
PRECAUTIONS v
1 OPERATING RULES 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 24
Front panel 2
Microphone 3
Function display 4
3 BASIC OPERATION 59
Channel selection 5
Receiving and transmitting 7
Call channel programming 8
Channel comments 8
Microphone lock function 9
Display backlighting 9
AquaQuake water draining function 9
4 SCAN OPERATION 1011
Scan types 10
Setting TAG channels 11
Starting a scan 11
5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 12
Description 12
Operation 12

6 DSC OPERATION 1327

MMSI code programming 13
MMSI code check 13
DSC address ID 14
Position indication 15
Distress call 16
Transmitting DSC calls 17
Receiving DSC calls 24
7 SET MODE 2830
Set mode programming 28
Set mode items 29
8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 3134
Connections 31
Supplied accessories 32
Antenna 32
Fuse replacement 32
Cleaning 32
Mounting the transceiver 33
Optional MB-92 attachment 33
Optional MB-69 installation 34
9 TROUBLESHOOTING 35
10 CHANNEL LIST 36
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 3738
Specifications 37
Options 38
12 TEMPLATE 39

iv

PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become

outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric

shock.

hot when operating continuously for long periods.

Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more

than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,
the transceiver may be damaged.

NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the

vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the
ships navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below 4F (20C) or above +140F (+60C) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver
surfaces.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver (except cables) and hand

microphone employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 60529
(2001). However, once the transceiver has been dropped,
waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the
case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.

OPERATING RULES
D PRIORITIES
Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls
take priority over all others.
You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law.

D PRIVACY
Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.

(2) OPERATORS LICENSE

A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be

posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
handy.

Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

D RADIO LICENSES
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This
government-issued license states the call sign which is your
crafts identification for radio purposes.

Radio license for boaters (U.S.A. only)

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational
boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio, EPIRB, and
marine radar without having an FCC ship station license.
Boaters traveling on international voyages, having an HF
single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal, or required to carry a marine radio under any other
regulation must still carry an FCC ship station license. For
further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact
Sheet.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front panel
q

Speaker

Function display (p. 4)

w POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 7)

Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level.
e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 7)
Rotate to set the squelch threshold level.
r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [!69]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 5)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 5)
CALL appears when the call channel is selected.

Y]/[Z
Z][U/I/C]
q CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y
Selects the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc.
(pgs. 5, 6, 28)
While pushing and holding [SCAN], push to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 9)
Selects one of three channel groups in sequence when
both keys are pushed. (p. 6)
U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are available.

While turning power ON, push and hold both keys to activate the AquaQuake function. (p. 9)

Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming condition when the call channel is selected. (p. 8)
While pushing and holding [CH/WX], push to enter the
channel comments programming condition. (p. 8)
Push to move the cursor forward. (p. 8)
While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode. (p. 28)
t CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WXDUAL]
Selects and toggles the regular channel and weather
channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 6)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
(p. 12)
Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated. (p. 12)
Push to move the cursor backward. (p. 8)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Microphone
y SCAN KEY [SCANTAG] (p. 11)
Push to start or stop the Normal or Priority scan.
Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed
channel as a TAG (scanned) channel.

q
Microphone

The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting.

While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone,

push for 3 sec. to clear all TAG channels in the selected
channel group.

Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.

u DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (p. 16)

Push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call.
i DSC/POSITION KEY [DSCPOS]
Push to enter DSC menu. (p. 13)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to show the current position
from a GPS receiver. (p. 15)

q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 7)
Y]/[Z
Z]
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y
Push either key to change the operating channel, Set
mode settings, etc. (pgs. 5, 6, 28)
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, push
either key to select the favorite channels in the selected
channel group in sequence. (p. 30)
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 7)
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. 9)
3

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Function display
q

t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5)

Appears when the call channel is selected.

y LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7)

Appears when low power is selected.

r
!0

t
y
!1
u
!2
i
o

q CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6)

Indicates whether a U.S.A. U, International or Canadian C channel is in use.
w CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Indicates the selected operating channel number.
Refer to CHANNEL LIST. (p. 36)

In Set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 28)

e TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears while transmitting.
r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch
opens.

u WEATHER CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 29)

WX appears when a weather channel is selected.
WX ALT appears when the Weather alert function is in
use; blinks when an alert tone is received.
i DSC INDICATORS
DSC appears when a DSC call is received. (p. 24)
POS REPLY appears when a Position Reply call or
Position Report Reply call is received. (p. 27)
o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR
Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 8)

scrolls when the battery voltage drops to

approx. 10.8 V DC or below.
blinks during Priority scan;
blinks during
Normal scan. (p. 11)
blinks during Dualwatch; blinks during Triwatch. (p. 12)
!0 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 11)
Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
!1 DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 6)
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
!2 GPS INDICATOR
Appears while valid position data is received.
Blinks when invalid position data is received.
Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.

BASIC OPERATION

Channel selection
Channel 16

Channel 9 (Call channel)

Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for

establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.

Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call

channel. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The
call channels can be programmed (p. 8) and are used to store
your most often used channels in each channel group for
quick recall.

Push [!6] momentarily to select Channel 16.

Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting
Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select operating channel.

Push and hold [9] (!6) for 1 sec. to select the call channel
of the selected channel group.

2
3

CALL and call channel number appear.

Each channel group may have an independent call channel after
programming a call channel. (p. 8)

Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting

call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel.

Push

Push
for 1 sec.

Scrolls
Convenient!
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 30),
[Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels
in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.

Scrolls

The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 11)

BASIC OPERATION

U.S.A.,Canadian and international channels

Weather channels

The IC-M304 is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 international and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may
be specified for the operating area.

The IC-M304 has 10 pre-programmed weather channels.

These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.)

q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.

The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone

on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel
or during scanning. (p. 29)

If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.

w Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver to

change the channel group, if necessary.
U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be selected in sequence.

e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel.

appears for duplex channels.

q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel.

WX appears when a weather channel is selected.
WX ALT appears when the Weather alert function is in use.
(p. 29)

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel.

Push

Push [U/I/C] (both

and

once or twice

When Weather alert is OFF.

When Weather alert is ON.

BASIC OPERATION

Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.

Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.

q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.

w Set the audio and squelch levels.
Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.
Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level.
Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
e Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver several
times to select the desired channel group. (p. 6)
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. (p. 5)

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth
and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

er

yu

Microphone

When receiving a signal,

appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary.

t Push [HI/LO] on the microphone to select the output

power if necessary.
LOW appears when low power is selected.
Choose low power for short range communications, choose high
power for longer distance communications.
Some channels are for low power only.

y Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.

appears.
Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.

NOTE for TOT (Time-out Timer) function

The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a preset time period after the transmission starts.

u Release [PTT] to receive.

BASIC OPERATION

Call channel programming

Channel comments

Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however,

you can program the call channel with your most often-used
channel in each channel group for quick recall.

Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric

ID of up to 10 characters each.
More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the
channel comment indicator after the channel selection.

q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver several

times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., International or Canada) to be programmed.
w Push and hold [9] (!6) for 1 sec. to select the call channel
of the selected channel group.
CALL and call channel number appear.

e Push and hold [9] (!6)

again for 3 sec. (until a long
beep changes to 2 short
beeps) to enter call channel
programming condition.

Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9,

some symbols (= + . /) and space can be used.
q Select the desired channel.
Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.

w While pushing [CH/WX], push [!6] to edit the channel

comment.
A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately.

Channel number starts blinking.

r Push [Y] or [Z] to select

the desired channel.
t Push [!6] to program the
displayed channel as the
call channel.
Push [CH/WX] to cancel.
The channel number stops
blinking.

e Pushing [Y] or [Z] to select the desired character.

Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
respectively.

r Repeat step e to input all characters.

t Push [DSC] to input and set the comment.
Push [SCAN] to cancel.
The cursor and the character stop blinking.

y Repeat steps q to t to program other channel comments, if desired.

BASIC OPERATION

Microphone lock function

The microphone lock function electrically locks [Y] and [Z]
keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental
channel changes and function access.
While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone,
turn power ON to toggle the Microphone lock function ON
and OFF.

AquaQuake water draining

function
The IC-M304 uses a new technology to clear water away
from the speaker grill: AquaQuake. AquaQuake helps drain
water away from the speaker housing (water that might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). The ICM304 emits a vibrating noise when this function is being
used.

While pushing and holding [Y] and [Z], turn power ON.

[Y]/[Z]

[HI/LO]

Display backlighting

A low beep tone sounds while [Y] or [Z] keys are held to drain
water, regardless of [VOL] control setting.
The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the
AquaQuake function is activated.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Scrolls

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions.
Y] or [Z
Z] to ad While pushing and holding [SCAN], push [Y
just the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.

SCAN OPERATION

Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and
Normal scan.
When the Weather alert function is turned ON, the previously
selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while
scanning. (p. 29)
PRIORITY SCAN

CH 01

CH 02

CH 16

CH 05

CH 03

CH 04

Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than
Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
10

Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 29)

NORMAL SCAN

CH 01

CH 06

Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning.

Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning,
such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the
right page for details.)

CH 02

CH 06

CH 03

CH 05

CH 04

Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG

channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG
channel.

SCAN OPERATION

Setting TAG channels

Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as TAG

channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels.
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group
(U.S.A., International and Canada) independently.

Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume

timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 29)

q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) several times to select the
desired channel group.
w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel.
e Push and hold [TAG] (SCAN) for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel.

appears in the display.

r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e.

disappears.

Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels

While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, push
[TAG] (SCAN) for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short
beeps) to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.

q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) several times to select the
desired channel group, if desired.
w Set TAG channels as described at left.
e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
r Push [SCAN] to start Priority or Normal scan.

blinks during Priority scan;

blinks during Normal
scan.
When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.)
Push [Y] or [Z] to check the scanning TAG channels, to change
the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
A beep tone sounds and
blinks at the channel comment
indicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Priority
scan.

t To stop the scan, push [SCAN].

Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts.
Push

When a signal is received.

Push

to stop the scan

11

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

Description

Operation

Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving

on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the
call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch are convenient for monitor Channel 16 when you are
operating on another channel.

q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 29)

w Select the desired channel.
e Push and hold [DUAL] (CH/WX) for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
blinks during Dualwatch; blinks during Tri-watch.
A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.

r To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DUAL] (CH/WX).

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
Call channel

[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25

Tri-watch starts.
Push and hold
for 1 sec.
Signal is received on call
channel.

Dualwatch

Tri-watch

If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch

pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears.
If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch,
Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Triwatch, push and hold [PTT].

12

Signal is received on
Channel 16 takes priority.

Tri-watch resumes after

the signal disappears.

DSC OPERATION
MMSI code programming

MMSI code check

The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self

ID) code can be programmed at power ON.

The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked.

This code programming can be performed only twice.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
and push [DSC].

5
6

q Turn power OFF.

w While pushing and holding [DSC], turn power ON to enter
MMSI code programming condition.
e After the display appears, release [DSC].
A cursor starts blinking.

e Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.

The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls at the channel comment
indicator.

r Edit the specified MMSI code by pushing [Y] or [Z].

Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
respectively.

t Input 9-digit code, then push [DSC] to set the code.

Returns to the normal operation.

MMSI (DSC self ID) code scrolls

r Push [DSC] to return to the normal operation.

13

DSC OPERATION

DSC address ID
A total of 30 DSC address IDs (9-digit) can be programmed
and named with up to 5 characters.

D Programming address ID
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
, and push [DSC].

r Push [Y] or [Z] to input 9-digit of the appropriate address

ID.
Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
respectively.
Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition.
1st digit 0 is fixed for a group ID. When you input 1st digit 0
and other 8 digits, the ID is automatically registered as a group
ID.

Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select

, and push [DSC].

t After inputting 9-digit ID, push [DSC] to input 5 characters

ID name using [Y] or [Z].
Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
respectively.
Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition.

y Push [DSC] to program and exit the DSC menu.

14

DSC OPERATION
D Deleting address ID
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
and push [DSC].

, then push [DSC].

When no address ID is programmed,

Position indication
When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver indicates the current position data in
seconds of accuracy.
A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC,
GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask
your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.

Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select

is displayed.

r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired ID name for deleting

and push [DSC].

appears.

Push and hold [POS] (DSC) for 1 sec. to display the current position.
Latitude and Longitude scroll in sequence at the channel comment indicator.

scrolls when no GPS is connected.

Scrolls
When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with
several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL.
GPS blinks when the GPS data is invalid.

t Push [DSC] to delete the address ID and exit the DSC

menu.
15

DSC OPERATION

Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance.

NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR

SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
q Confirm no Distress call is being received.
w While opening the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.
to transmit the Distress call.

Scrolls
r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and

the Distress call is transmitted.

Scrolls
A distress alert contains;
e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

16

Kinds of distress : Undesignated distress

Position data
: GPS position data held for 23.5 hrs. or until
the power is turned OFF.

The Distress call is repeated every 3.54.5 min., until

receiving an acknowledgement.
Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit a renewed Distress call, if desired.
Push any key except [DISTRESS] to cancel the Call
repeat mode.

DSC OPERATION

Transmitting DSC calls

To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please
make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 7)

D Transmitting Individual call

The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific ship only.

e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired intership channel, push

[DSC].
Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in recommended order.
Channel 70 is selected and
appears after pushing
[DSC].

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

r Push [DSC] to transmit the Individual call.

Scrolls
w Push [DSC] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address using [Y] or [Z], then push [DSC].

If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel

becomes clear.
Routine category only is available.

The ID code for the individual call must be set in advance.

(p. 14)

While transmitting

When Ch 70 is busy.

17

DSC OPERATION

t After transmitting the Individual call, standby on Channel

70 until an acknowledgement is received.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

y When the acknowledgement Able to comply is received,

the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps
automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement Unable to
comply is received, the display returns to the operated
channel (before entering the DSC menu) with beeps.

item appears after an Individual call is received.

item disappears if another call is received after the

Individual call.
The Individual acknowledgement can be transmitted to the last
received individual call only.

scrolls at the channel

Able to comply
is received

Scrolls
u Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the
responding ship when Able to comply is received.

18

When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an acknowledgement (Able to comply or Unable to comply) by
using the on screen prompts (see page 25 for details). You
can also send an acknowledgement through the menu system as follows.
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
and push [DSC].

Scrolls

or
comment indicator.

D Transmitting Individual acknowledgement

Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the acknowledgement

or

DSC OPERATION

D Transmitting Group call

r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Individual
acknowledgement call.

The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal

to a specific group only.

appears at the channel comment indicator.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
, and push [DSC].

6
t Push [DSC] to transmit the acknowledgement to the selected station.
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed
group address, and push [DSC].
The ID code for the group call must be set in advance. (p. 14)

y After the Individual acknowledgement has been transmitted, the display changes to the channel specified by the
calling station automatically when
is selected.

Scrolls
19

DSC OPERATION

r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired intership channel,

and push [DSC].
Channel 70 is selected and

y After the Group call has been transmitted, the display

changes to the previously specified channel.

appears.

Scrolls
u Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the
responding ship.
t Push [DSC] to transmit the Group call.
If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
Routine category only is available.

While transmitting

20

DSC OPERATION

D Transmitting All Ships call

Large ships use Channel 70 as their listening channel.
When you want to announce a message to these ships, use
the All Ships call function.

r Push [DSC] to transmit the All Ships call.

Routine category only is available.
Low power is selected.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
.

6
While transmitting

t After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the display
changes to Channel 16 automatically.
Scrolls
e Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for All Ships
call.
Channel 70 is selected and

appears.

Scrolls

21

DSC OPERATION

D Transmitting Position Request call

Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a
specified ships current position, etc.

r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Request call.
Channel 70 is selected and

appears.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
, then push [DSC].

t Push [DSC] to transmit the Position Request call.

Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address.
The ID code for position request must be set in advance. (p. 14)
While transmitting

y After the Position Request call has been transmitted, the

following indication is displayed.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Scrolls
u Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal
operation.
22

DSC OPERATION
D Transmitting Position Report call
Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce
your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc.

r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Report call.
Channel 70 is selected and

appears.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select
, and push [DSC].

6
t Push [DSC] to transmit the Position Report call.
Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address.
The ID code for the position report call can be set in advance.
(p. 14)

While transmitting

y After the Position Report call has been transmitted, stand

by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Scrolls
u Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal
operation.
23

DSC OPERATION

Receiving DSC calls

D Receiving a Distress call

D Receiving a Distress acknowledgement

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds.

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledgement to other ship is received:

The emergency alarm sounds.

Push any key to stop the alarm.

DSC appears and

scrolls at the channel
comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance.

Push any key to stop the alarm.

DSC appears and

scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically
selected.

Scrolls
Scrolls

D Receiving a Distress Relay call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received:
The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.

DSC appears and

scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.

24

Scrolls

DSC OPERATION

D Receiving an Individual call

D Receiving a Group call

While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is received:

The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the
received category.
DSC appears and
scrolls at the channel
comment indicator.
Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to reply the
call and select the channel specified by the calling station
for voice communication (depending on your replying condition see p. 18 for individual acknowledgement call procedure for details.); push any other key to ignore the Individual call.

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received:

The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the
received category.
DSC appears and
scrolls at the channel
comment indicator.
Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to select the
channel specified by the calling station for voice communication; push any other key to ignore the Group call.

Scrolls

Scrolls

25

DSC OPERATION

D Receiving an All Ships call

D Receiving a Geographical Area call

While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received:

The emergency alarm sounds when the category is Distress or Urgency; 2 beeps sound for other categories.
DSC appears and
scrolls at the channel
comment indicator.
Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to monitor
channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel,
push any other key to ignore the call.

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call

(for the area you are in) is received:
The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the
received category.
DSC appears and
scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to change
to the channel specified by the calling station for voice
communication; push any other key to ignore the Geographical Area call.
Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from
the calling station.

Scrolls

Scrolls
When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a problem with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area
calls are received, regardless of your position.

26

DSC OPERATION

D Receiving a Position Request call

D Receiving a Position Reply call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is

received:
DSC appears and
scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to reply to
the call; push any other key to ignore the call.

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Reply call is received:

DSC and POS REPLY appear in the display.
The Latitude and Longitude from the called station is displayed
and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and
then Longitude co-ordinates.

Push any key to stop the beep.

Scrolls
Scrolls

D Receiving a Position Report call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is received:
DSC appears and
scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to reply to
the call; push any other key to ignore the call.
The Latitude and Longitude from the called station is displayed
and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and
then Longitude co-ordinates after replying the call.

Scrolls

D Receiving a Position Report Reply call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call
is received:
DSC and POS REPLY appear in the display.
The Latitude and Longitude you have sent is displayed and
scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then
Longitude co-ordinates.

Push any key to stop the beep.

Scrolls
27

SET MODE

Set mode programming

Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceivers functions: Scan type (Normal or Priority,) Scan resume timer, Weather alert, Dual/Tri-watch, DSC watch, Beep
tone, Auto acknowledgement and Favorite channel function.
Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting.

D Set mode operation

q Turn power OFF.
w While pushing [!6], turn power ON to enter Set mode.
e After the display appears, release [!6].

appears at the channel comment indicator.

r Push [!6] to select the desired item, if necessary.

t Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired condition of the item.
y Turn power OFF, then ON again to exit Set mode.

D Set mode construction

Scan type

Scan resume timer

Weather alert

Dual/Tri-watch

Beep tone

DSC watch

Starting item

Push
Favorite channel function

Scrolls

28

Auto acknowledgement

Scrolls

Scrolls

SET MODE

Set mode items

D Scan type

D Weather alert

The transceiver has 2 scan types: Normal scan and Priority

scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected
channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.

A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then
the WX ALT indicator blinks until the transceiver is operated.
The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked
any time while scanning.
WX ALT appears instead of WX indication when the function is
set ON.

Normal scan (default)

Priority scan

D Scan resume timer

The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or
timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan
pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been received on any other channel than Channel 16.

Scan timer OFF (default)

Scan timer ON

Weather alert OFF (default)

Weather alert ON

D Dual/Tri-watch
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 12)

Dualwatch (default)

Tri-watch

29

SET MODE

D DSC watch

D Automatic acknowledgement

DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving another channel.
If a distress signal is received on Channel 70, the transceiver
monitors Channel 16 and 70 alternately until the distress signal disappears. If a signal is received on another channel,
DSC watch pauses until the signal disappears.

This item sets the Automatic acknowledgement function ON

or OFF.
When Position Request call or Position Report call is received, transceiver automatically transmits Position Request
Reply call or Position Report Reply call, respectively.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

This function may not be available for some channel

groups depending on dealer setting.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Auto acknowledgement
OFF (default)

Auto acknowledgement
ON

D Favorite channel
DSC watch OFF (default)

DSC watch ON

D Beep tone
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key
by turning beep tones ON.

Beep tone ON (default)

This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF.

The favorite channel is programmed by the TAG channel setting (p. 11).
Y]/[Z
Z]
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, [Y
keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the
selected channel group in sequence when pushed.

scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Beep tone OFF

Favorite CH ON (default)

30

Favorite CH OFF

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Connections
q
w

e DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector
to an external 13.8 V DC power source.

CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, GPS

receiver lead and external speaker lead, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape as shown
below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
Rubber vulcanizing
tape

7
8

q EXTERNAL SPEAKER LEAD

Connects to an external speaker.
Blue: Speaker (+)
Gray: Speaker ( )

w GPS RECEIVER LEAD

Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication.

r ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector
to the transceiver.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

An NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA,

GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer
about suitable GPS receivers.
Yellow: NMEA IN (+)
Green: NMEA IN ( )

31

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Supplied accessories

Antenna

The following accessories are supplied:

A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the
best place to mount them.

Mounting bracket

For mounting bracket

Knob bolts
Screws (520)

Fuse replacement
Flat washers Spring washers
(M5)
(M5)

Microphone hanger
and screws (316)

One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse

blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the
source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged
fuse with a new, rated one.

DC power cable

Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.

Warning sticker

AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or alcohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces.

32

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Mounting the transceiver

Optional MB-92 attachment

D Using the supplied mounting bracket

An optional MB-92 DUST COVER is available for attaching the

transceivers front panel to prevent the keys and knobs getting wet when the transceiver is not used.

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver

allows overhead or dashboard mounting.
Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws
(5 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 vessels magnetic navigation compass.

Attach the optional MB-92

as shown below.

DUST COVER

to the transceiver

NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display

may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
EXAMPLE

33

CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Optional MB-69 installation

An optional MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the
transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel.

e Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2

supplied bolts (5 8 mm).
Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.

CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least

1 meter away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass.
q Using the template on p. 39, carefully cut a hole into the
instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver.)
w Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below.
r Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so
that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel.
t Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that
the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below.
y Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the instrument control panel to its original place.

34

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

9
REF.

The transceiver does Bad connection to the power supply.

not turn ON.

Check the connection to the transceiver.

p. 31

No sound from speaker. Squelch level is too high.

Volume level is too low.
Speaker has been exposed to water.

Set squelch to the threshold point.

Set [VOL] to a suitable level.
Drain water from the speaker.

p. 7
p. 7
p. 9

pgs. 5,
Transmitting is impossi- Some channels are for low power or re- Change channels.
6, 36
ble, or high power can ceive only.
Push [HI/LO] on the microphone to select p. 7
The output power is set to low.
not be selected.
high power.
Scan does not start.

TAG channel is not programmed.

Set the desired channels as TAG channels. p. 11

No beeps.

Beep tones are turned OFF.

Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode.

Distress call cannot be MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro- Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
transmitted.
grammed.

p. 30

8
9

p. 13

35

10
Channel number
USA INT CAN
01
01
01A
02
02
03
03
03A
04
04A
05
05A
05A
06
06
06
07
07A
07A
08
08
08
09
09
09
10
10
10
11
11
11
12
12
12
13*2 13 13*1
14
14
14
15*2 15*1 15*1
16
16
16
17*1 17 17*1
18
18A
18A
19
19A
19A
20
20 20*1
20A

CHANNEL LIST
Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
156.050 160.650
156.050 156.050
156.100 160.700
156.150 160.750
156.150 156.150
156.200 160.800
156.200 156.200
156.250 160.850
156.250 156.250
156.300 156.300
156.350 160.950
156.350 156.350
156.400 156.400
156.450 156.450
156.500 156.500
156.550 156.550
156.600 156.600
156.650 156.650
156.700 156.700
156.750 156.750
156.800 156.800
156.850 156.850
156.900 161.500
156.900 156.900
156.950 161.550
156.950 156.950
157.000 161.600
157.000 157.000

*1 Low power only.

36

Channel number
USA INT CAN
21
21
21A
21A
21b
22
22A
22A
23
23
23A
24
24
24
25
25
25
25b
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
28b
60
60
61
61A
61A
62
62A
63
63A
64
64
64A
64A
65
65A 65A 65A
66
66A 66A 66A*1
67
67*2 67

*2 Momentary high power.

Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
157.050 161.650
157.050 157.050
Rx only 161.650
157.100 161.700
157.100 157.100
157.150 161.750
157.150 157.150
157.200 161.800
157.250 161.850
Rx only 161.850
157.300 161.900
157.350 161.950
157.400 162.000
Rx only 162.000
156.025 160.625
156.075 160.675
156.075 156.075
156.125 160.725
156.125 156.125
156.175 160.775
156.175 156.175
156.225 160.825
156.225 156.225
156.275 160.875
156.275 156.275
156.325 160.925
156.325 156.325
156.375 156.375

*3 DSC operation only.

Channel number
USA INT CAN
68
68
68
69
69
69
70*3 70*3 70*3
71
71
71
72
72
72
73
73
73
74
74
74
75*1 75*1 75*1
76*1 76*1 76*1
77*1 77 77*1
78
78A
78A
79
79A
79A
80
80A
80A
81
81A
81A
82
82A
82A
83
83
83A
83A
83b
84
84
84
84A
85
85
85
85A
86
86
86

Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
156.425 156.425
156.475 156.475
156.525 156.525
156.575 156.575
156.625 156.625
156.675 156.675
156.725 156.725
156.775 156.775
156.825 156.825
156.875 156.875
156.925 161.525
156.925 156.925
156.975 161.575
156.975 156.975
157.025 161.625
157.025 157.025
157.075 161.675
157.075 157.075
157.125 161.725
157.125 157.125
157.175 161.775
157.175 157.175
Rx only 161.775
157.225 161.825
157.225 157.225
157.275 161.875
157.275 157.275
157.325 161.925

Channel number
USA INT CAN
86A
87
87
87
87A
88
88
88
88A

WX channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
157.325 157.325
157.375 161.975
157.375 157.375
157.425 162.025
157.425 157.425

Frequency (MHz)
Transmit
Receive
RX only
162.550
RX only
162.400
RX only
162.475
RX only
162.425
RX only
162.450
RX only
162.500
RX only
162.525
RX only
161.650
RX only
161.775
RX only
163.275

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.

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

11

Specifications
General

Receiver

Frequency coverage

Receive system

: Transmit 156.025157.425 MHz

Receive 156.050163.275 MHz
Mode
: FM (16K0G3E)
DSC (16K0G2B)
Channel spacing
: 25 kHz
Current drain (at 13.8 V)
: TX (at 25 W) 5.5 A max.
Max. audio
1.5 A max.
Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC 15%
Frequency stability
: 10 ppm
Operating temperature range: 20C to +60C; 4F to +140F
Dimensions
: 153(W) 67(H) 133(D) mm
(Projections not included)
6 132(W) 2 58(H) 5 14(D) in
Weight
: Approx. 825 g ; 1.8 lb

Transmitter
Output power
Modulation system
Max. frequency deviation
Spurious emissions
Adjacent channel power

: Double conversion
superheterodyne
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)
: 0.22 V (typical)
Squelch sensitivity
: Less than 0.22V
Intermodulation rejection ratio
: More than 70 dB
Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 70 dB
Adjacent channel selectivity
: More than 70 dB
Audio output power
: 4.5 W (typical) at 10%
distortion with a 4 load
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

10
11

: 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low)

: Variable reactance frequency modulation
: 5.0 kHz
: Less than 70 dBc (High)
Less than 56 dBc (Low)
: More than 70 dB

37

11

SPECIFICATIONS

Options

D Dimensions
137.0 (5 1332)

MB-92 DUST COVER

For attaching to the front panel of the transceiver to protect it
when not in use.

51.0 (2)

67.0 (2 58)

133 (5 14)

143.5 (5 2132)

MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT KIT

For mounting the transceiver to a panel.

153.0 (6 132)

42.2
(1 2132)

86.3 (3 1332)

Unit: mm (inch)

38

TEMPLATE

12

153.0 (6 132)

67.0 (2 58)

53.0 (2 332)

139.0 (5 1532)

11
12

Cut here

Unit: mm (inch)

NOTE: The solid line is the line to use when cutting into the dash/helm. The dotted
line shows the outline of the IC-M304s front panel once the radio is fitted into the
hole. Do not follow the dotted line when making the hole in your dash/helm.
39

MEMO

A-6542D-1US
Printed in Japan
2006 Icom Inc.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan