IC-M401EURO - Instruction Manual
IC-M401EURO - Instruction Manual
IC-M401EURO - Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM401EURO
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. Channel 70 (the optional DS-100 (#02) must be installed).
Versions of the IC-M401EURO which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the es-
sential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. ò This warn-
ing symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to
licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the
correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
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.
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INSTALLATION NOTES
The installation of this equipment should be accessible) level. In the case where an an- (actual recommendation limits are specified
made in such a manner as to respect the EC tenna cannot be installed at a reasonable as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the
recommended electromagnetic field expo- height, then the transmitter should neither be transmitter is not active for long periods of
sure limits (1999/519/EC). continuously operated for long periods if any time. Some radio licenses will require that a
person is within 5 meters of the antenna, nor timer circuit automatically cuts the transmit-
The maximum RF power available from this
operated at all if any person is touching the ter after 1–2 minutes etc.
device is 25 watts. The antenna should be
antenna.
installed as high as possible for maximum ef- Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB,
ficiency and that this installation height In all cases any possible risk depends on the CW, AM, etc. have a lower ‘average’ output
should be at least 5 meters above ground (or transmitter being activated for long periods. power and the perceived risk is even lower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OPERATING RULES .......................... 1 5 SCAN OPERATION ................... 12 – 13 ■ Connections ................................... 17
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2 – 4 ■ Scan types ..................................... 12 ■ Mounting the transceiver ............... 18
■ Panel description ............................. 2 ■ Setting tag channels ...................... 13 ■ Dimensions ..................................... 20
■ Function display ............................... 3 ■ Starting a scan ............................... 13 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 22
■ Microphone ...................................... 4 6 SET MODE ................................. 14 – 15 9 CHANNEL LIST ................................ 23
3 BASIC OPERATION ...................... 6 – 9 ■ Set mode programming ................. 14 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ... 24
■ Channel selection ............................ 6 ■ Set mode items .............................. 15 ■ Specifications ................................. 24
■ Receiving and transmitting .............. 8 7 CONNECTIONS AND ■ Options .......................................... 24
■ Call channel programming ............... 9 MAINTENANCE ......................... 16 – 20
■ Memory channel names .................. 9 ■ Unpacking ...................................... 16 MB-69 TEMPLATE
4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ......... 10–11 ■ Antenna ......................................... 16
■ Description ..................................... 10 ■ Fuse replacement .......................... 16
■ Operation ....................................... 10 ■ Cleaning ......................................... 16
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
before using the transceiver. struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M401EURO.
CAUTION
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper-
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric atures below –20°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to di-
shock. rect sunlight, such as the dashboard.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
than 16 V DC or using reverse polarity. This will ruin the trans- cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver
ceiver. surfaces.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, hot when operating continuously for long periods.
the transceiver may be damaged.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the use by children.
vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
After exposure to salt water, clean the transceiver thoroughly
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship’s nav- with fresh water to avoid corrosion.
igation compass. • Do not pour water on the transceiver under the water tap di-
rectly.
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OPERATING RULES 1
PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
• 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-
• False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun- tor may operate a transceiver.
ishable by law.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
PRIVACY if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law- makes the necessary log entries.
fully be used in any way.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited. handy.
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.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Panel description • The European version has International channels only and
this function is not available.
➥ Starts dualwatch or tri-watch when pushed for 1 sec.
Speaker i Function display q
➥ Stops dualwatch/tri-watch when either is activated.
t CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [16]
➥ Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (p. 6)
➥ Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 6)
TAG
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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3 BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION 3
TX BUSY TX BUSY
TAG CALL TAG CALL
LOW ATIS LOW ATIS
D WX ALT D WX ALT
GPS DSC GPS DSC
U POS REPLY U POS REPLY
I I
C C
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3 BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION 3
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4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving an- q Select the desired operating channel.
other channel; tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call w Select dualwatch or tri-watch in set mode. (p. 15)
channel while receiving another channel. e Push [CH] for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch.
•“ ” appears during dualwatch; “ ” appears during tri-watch.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION • Beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, dualwatch/tri-watch pauses
r To cancel dualwatch/tri-watch, push [CH] again.
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/tri-watch, push
and hold [PTT].
Call channel
Dualwatch Tri-watch
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DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 4
[Example]
TAG TAG
I I
BUSY
TAG TAG
Dualwatch resumes Signal received on
D after the signal D Channel 16 takes
disappears. priority.
I I
TAG
Tri-watch resumes
D after the signal
disappears.
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5 SCAN OPERATION
■ 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 channels used for digital communication.
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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SCAN OPERATION 5
D Push [SCN] D D
I I I
6 SET MODE
Push
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SET MODE 6
Beep tone
Scan resume timer You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF, or
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a
timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until switch by turning beep tones ON.
the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses 5
sec. and resumes even if a signal is being received on chan-
nels except for Channel 16.
LCD contrast
This item adjusts the contrast of
Scan timer OFF (default) Scan timer ON
the LCD in 4 steps.
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■ Unpacking ■ Antenna
The following accessories are supplied: Qty. A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
q Mounting bracket ............................................................ 1 tem is an antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the
w DC power cable (OPC-891) ........................................... 1 best places to mount them.
e Microphone hanger ........................................................ 1
r Microphone hanger cable*
(OPC-1096 : Black or OPC-1097 : White) ...................... 1
t Mounting bracket knobs ................................................. 2
■ Fuse replacement
y Microphone hanger screws (3 × 16 mm) ......................... 2 Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a
u Mounting screws (5 × 20 mm) ......................................... 2 fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
i Flat washers (M5) ........................................................... 2 the source of the problem if possible, and replace the dam-
o Spring washers (M5) ...................................................... 2 aged fuse with a new, rated one.
*Depending on version.
■ Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
t soft, dry cloth.
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MICROPHONE HANGER
Rest the supplied microphone on the hanger when not in use.
q DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connect the OPC-1096/1097* to the antenna connector and
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector
microphone to use the microphone hanger function.
to an external 12 V battery.
*Depending on version.
• Tighten the antenna connector screw at fixing torque 0.7 N•m
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable and
(6.9 kg•m).
external speaker jack, cover the connector and jack as
• If the microphone hanger function is used, Channel 16 is selected
shown below to avoid water seeping into the transceiver.
automatically when the supplied microphone is rested on the
hanger.
w EXTENSION JACK
Connects to optional DS-100 (#02) DSC CONTROLLER. OPC-1096/1097
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Using the optional mounting bracket e Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2
An optional MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting supplied bolts (5 × 8 mm).
the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.
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■ Dimensions
32.1 mm 86.5 mm 23 mm
51 mm
136 mm
153 mm
TAG
67 mm
iC-m401euro
CALL
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8 TROUBLESHOOTING
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CHANNEL LIST 9
• International channels
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
CH CH CH CH CH CH
Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive
01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 62 156.125 160.725 72 156.625 156.625 82 157.125 161.725
02 156.100 160.700 12 156.600 156.600 22 157.100 161.700 63 156.175 160.775 73 156.675 156.675 83 157.175 161.775
03 156.150 160.750 13 156.650 156.650 23 157.150 161.750 64 156.225 160.825 74 156.725 156.725 84 157.225 161.825
04 156.200 160.800 14 156.700 156.700 24 157.200 161.800 65 156.275 160.875 75† 156.775 156.775 85 157.275 161.875
05 156.250 160.850 15† 156.750 156.750 25 157.250 161.850 66 156.325 160.925 76† 156.825 156.825 86 157.325 161.925
06 156.300 156.300 16 156.800 156.800 26 157.300 161.900 67 156.375 156.375 77 156.875 156.875 87 157.375 157.375
07 156.350 160.950 17† 156.850 156.850 27 157.350 161.950 68 156.425 156.425 78 156.925 161.525 88 157.425 157.425
08 156.400 156.400 18 156.900 161.500 28 157.400 162.000 69 156.475 156.475 79 156.975 161.575
09 156.450 156.450 19 156.950 161.550 60 156.025 160.625 70‡ 156.525 156.525 80 157.025 161.625
10 156.500 156.500 20 157.000 161.600 61 156.075 160.675 71 156.575 156.575 81 157.075 161.675
■ Specifications ■ Options
• GENERAL • DS-100 (#02) DSC CONTROLLER
• Frequency coverage : When the DS-100 (#02) is installed, the transceiver conforms to DSC
Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz class D for marine digital communications.
(156.00–161.450MHz)*
Receive 156.025–162.025 MHz • MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT
(156.00–163.425MHz)* For mounting the transceiver to a panel.
* Frequency range that may be subject to licensing conditions.
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E)/DSC (16K0G2B) • SP-5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz A large, external speaker for superior audio output.
• Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high 6.0 A max.
Max. audio 1.2 A max. • SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC A compact, external speaker for easy installation.
• Frequency stability : ±1.5 kHz (–20°C to +60°C)
• Dimensions : 153(W) × 67(H) × 141.6(D) mm
(Projection not included)
• Weight : 900 g
• TRANSMITTER
• Output power : 25 W and 1 W
• Modulation system : Variable reactance phase modulation
• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz
• Spurious emissions : Less than 0.25 µW
• RECEIVER
• Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne
• Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) : Less than –2 dBµ EMF (typical)
• Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0 dBµ EMF
• Intermodulation rejection ratio : More than 68 dB
• Spurious response rejection ratio: More than 70 dB
• Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 70 dB All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
• Audio output power : 2 W at 10% distortion with a 4 Ω load
obligation.
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MB-69 TEMPLATE
139
53
Unit: mm
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DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the
0560
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test
Suite measurements have been performed. Dsseldorf 31th May 2001
Place and date of issue
Kind of equipment: VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
Icom (Europe) GmbH
Type-designation: iC-m401euro Himmelgeister stra§e 100
D-40225 Dsseldorf
Version (where applicable): Authorized representative name
Count on us!
A-6065H-1EU-w
Printed in Japan
© 2001 Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan