IC-M504 4a Package

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iM504
FOREWORD IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M504 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 product should provide you with years of trouble- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M504.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making the IC-M504 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-M504.
WORD DEFINITION
D FEATURES RWARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
❍ Simple operation with large keys
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
❍ Easy to hear speaker
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
NOTE
❍ Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
❍ Rugged waterproof construction
❍ O ptional COMMANDMIC (HM-162/HM-157)
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE
are available THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to
❍ Easy to make individual DSC calls using Icom's water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may
MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder become 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 such a location as to be readily seen from the operating
USING CHANNEL 16 controls of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE chosen 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.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the
WARNING
rescue. STICKER
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 [DIS-
TRESS] 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 in-
formation 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 Expo- THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF
sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC
greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a mini- MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
W ARN ING
mum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR
point of the antenna) vertically above the main TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO-
deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING
separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure com- RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO
pliance requirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE
FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
of 3 meters added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is LIMITS.
appropriate for all vessels.
Determining MPE Radius
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA-
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter verti- DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF
cally between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
of the antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM
must stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI-
MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are SYSTEM.
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 al-
lowable MPE level set by FCC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
2
FOREWORD...................................................................................... i ■ Position and time programming.........................................................21
IMPORTANT....................................................................................... i ■ Position and time indication....................................................22 3
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.................................................................... i ■ GPS information indication.....................................................22
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.............................................................. ii ■ Distress call............................................................................23 4
NOTE................................................................................................. ii ■ Transmitting DSC calls............................................................26
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING....................................................... iii ■ Receiving DSC calls...............................................................41 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................... iv ■ Received messages...............................................................45
PRECAUTIONS................................................................................. v ■ DSC Set mode........................................................................47 6
1 OPERATING RULES...................................................................1 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS...........................................................50−54 7
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION............................................................2−5 ■ Intercom operation..................................................................50
■ Front panel................................................................................2 ■ RX Speaker function...............................................................51 8
■ Function display........................................................................4 ■ Hailer operation......................................................................52
■ Microphone...............................................................................5 ■ Automatic foghorn function.....................................................53 9
3 BASIC OPERATION..............................................................6−11 8 SET MODE...........................................................................55−57
■ Channel selection.....................................................................6 ■ Set mode programming..........................................................55 10
■ Receiving and transmitting........................................................8 ■ Set mode items.......................................................................55
■ Call channel programming........................................................9 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE..............................58−66 11
■ Channel comments.................................................................10 ■ Connections............................................................................58
■ Microphone Lock function.......................................................10 ■ Fuse replacement...................................................................59 12
■ Display backlight.....................................................................10
■ Optional voice scrambler operation.........................................11
■ Supplied accessories..............................................................59
■ Antenna..................................................................................59
13
4 SCAN OPERATION.............................................................12−13 ■ Mounting the transceiver........................................................60
■ MB-75 installation...................................................................61
14
■ Scan types..............................................................................12
■ Setting TAG channels.............................................................13 ■ UT-112 installation..................................................................62 15
■ Starting a scan........................................................................13 ■ HM-162/HM-157 installation...................................................63
5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH........................................................14 10 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................67 16
■ Description..............................................................................14 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS......................................68−69
■ Operation................................................................................14 ■ Specifications.........................................................................68
6 DSC OPERATION................................................................15−49 ■ Options...................................................................................69
■ MMSI code programming.......................................................15 12 CHANNEL LIST.........................................................................70
■ MMSI code check...................................................................16 13 TEMPLATE................................................................................71
■ DSC address ID......................................................................17 14 FCC INFORMATION..................................................................73
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver sur-
faces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not with a soft, dry cloth.
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. use by children.
This will ruin the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the optional HM-
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between 162 commandmic iii™/HM-157 commandmic ii™ meet IPX8
the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the
an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot
may be damaged. be guaranteed because of possible damage to the trans-
ceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
CAUTION: NEVER place the transceiver where normal
operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
cause bodily injury. performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used
least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
compass.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem- porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
peratures below –4°F (–20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. COMMANDMIC II and COMMANDMIC III are trademarks of Icom Incorpo-
rated (Japan) in the United States.
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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 op-
erator may operate a transceiver.
• False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun-
ishable by law. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a trans-
ceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call
D PRIVACY and 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 marine radar without having an FCC ship station license.
the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which
Boaters traveling on international voyages, having an HF
is not 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.
government-issued license states the call sign which is your For further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations
craft’s identification for radio purposes. Fact Sheet.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
Speaker Function display (p. 4) r HAIL/RX SPEAKER KEY [HAIL•RX ]
➥ Push to turn the hailer mode ON or OFF. (p. 52)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the RX Speaker mode
ON or OFF. (p. 51)
q ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push to turn the auto
w foghorn function ON. (p. 54)
e t ATTENUATOR/INTERCOM KEY [LO/DX•IC•SCRM]
r ➥ Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF. (p. 8)
• “LOC” appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
!3 t
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate an optional Inter-
!2 com function. (p. 50)
y
➥ P ush and hold to call the optional command micro-
phone while in Intercom mode. (p. 50)
➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push to turn the voice
!1 !0 o i u
scrambler function ON or OFF. (p. 11)
Depends on version
y CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16•9]
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 6)
q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select Call channel. (p. 6)
Push for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. (p. 23) • “CALL” appears when Call channel is selected.
w DSC MENU KEY [MENU] ➥ Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter Call channel program-
Push to toggle the DSC menu appear or disappear. (p. 15) ming condition when Call channel is selected. (p. 9)
➥ W hile pushing and holding [H/L], push to enter the
e CLEAR KEY [CLR] channel comment programming condition. (p. 10)
Push to cancel the entered function, exit Set mode. (p. 55) ➥ Advance the cursor while in the channel comment pro-
gramming condition. (p. 10)
➥ While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode.
(p. 55)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
u CHANNEL SELECTOR [DIAL•ENTER] o SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] 2

➥ Rotate to select the operating channels, Set mode set- Rotate to set the squelch threshold level. (p. 8)
tings, etc. (pp. 6–8, 55) !0 SCAN/TAG KEY [SCAN•TAG] (p. 13)
➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], rotate to adjust the ➥ Push to start and stop Normal or Priority scan.
brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 10) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed
➥ P ush to enter the input channel comment, selected channel as a TAG (scanned) channel.
item, etc. (pp. 10, 55) ➥ W hile pushing and holding [H/L], push for 3 sec. to
➥ Rotate to check TAG channels, changes scanning di- clear or set all TAG channels in the selected channel
rection or resumes the scan manually during scan. group.
(p. 13)
➥ While pushing and holding [HAIL•RX ], rotate to ad- !1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 8)
Rotate to adjust the audio level.
just the audio level in RX Speaker mode. (p. 51)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to display the GPS information !2 TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L]
when a GPS receiver is connected. (p. 22) ➥ Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 8)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY
➥ While pushing this key, some keys perform secondary
[CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C]
functions.
➥ Selects and toggles the regular channel and Weather
channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 7) !3 POWER KEY [POWER] (p. 8)
➥ P ush and hold for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri- ➥ Push to turn power ON.
watch. (p. 14) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
➥ Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is ac-
tivated. (p. 14)
➥ Move the cursor backward while in the channel com-
ment programming condition. (p. 10)
➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push to select one of
three channel groups in sequence. (p. 7)
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are available.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
q w e r t y y CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pp. 6, 9)
Appears when the call channel is selected.
u LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
!5 BUSY 25W INT CALL
Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC
!4 LOC RX DUP u
or below.
!3 SCRAM TAG
i CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
!2 NORMAL SCAN i
Indicates the selected operating channel number.
-34°34.506N o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR
!1 Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 10)
123°23.236W
• “WAIT” blinks while transmitting or operating the hailer funci-
!0 Local 1:10 CALLING o
tion, by using an optional command microphone. (p. 52)
!0 TIME ZONE INDICATOR
q RX SPEAKER INDICATOR (p. 51) ➥ Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is
Appears during the RX Speaker mode. connected, or the time data is manually programmed.
• “??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data,
w POWER INDICATOR (p. 8)
when the GPS current time data is invalid. After 23.5 hours
➥ “25W” appears when high power is selected. have passed, “No Time” will appear.
➥ “1W” appears when low power is selected. • “??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data,
e TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13) after 4 hours have passed from the time that was manually
Appears when a TAG channel is selected. programmed. The manually programmed time data is held
for 23.5 hours only, and after that, “No Time” will appear.
r DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 7)
➥ “Local” appears when the offset time data is set.
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
(p. 47)
t CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 7) ➥ “No Time” appears when no GPS receiver is con-
Indicates whether an U.S.A. “USA,” International “INT,” nected and no time data is input manually.
Canadian “CAN” or weather “WX” channel is in use.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■ Microphone
!1 POSITION INDICATOR 2
q
➥ S hows the current position data when a GPS re-
Microphone
ceiver is connected, or the time data is manually pro-
grammed. Speaker
• “??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when
the GPS position data is invalid. The last position data is
held for 23.5 hours only, and after that, “No Position”
will appear. w e
• “??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data, after 4
hours have passed from the time that is manually programmed.
The manually programmed position data is held for 23.5 hours
only, and after that, “No Position” will appear.
➥ “No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is
connected and no position data is input manually.
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
!2 SCAN INDICATOR
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 8)
➥ “ PRI-SCAN 16” appears during Priority scan;
“NORMAL SCAN” appears during Normal scan. (p. 13) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
➥ “DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” ap- ➥ Push either key to change the operating memory chan-
pears during Tri-watch. (p. 14) nel, Set mode settings, etc. (pp. 6, 7, 55)
➥ Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or
!3 SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 11)
resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 13)
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
(only when the optional scrambler unit is installed.) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
➥ Toggles power high and low when pushed. (p. 8)
!4 LOCAL INDICATOR (p. 8) • Some channels are set to low power only.
Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON. ➥ W hile pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON
!5 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8) to toggle the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF.
➥ “BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the (p. 10)
squelch opens.
➥ “TX” appears while transmitting. 5
3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Channel selection
D Channel 16 D Channel 9 (Call channel)
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call
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 Du- call channels can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to
alwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor store your most often used channel in each channel group
Channel 16. for quick recall.
➥ Push [16•9] momentarily to select Channel 16. ➥ Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the se-
➥ Push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to return to the condition be- lected channel group.
fore selecting Channel 16, or rotate [DIAL] to select an op- • “CALL” and call channel number appear.
erating channel. • E ach channel group may have an independent call channel
after programming a call channel. (p. 9)
25W INT
➥ P ush [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to return to the condition
TAG before selecting call channel, or rotate [DIAL] to select an
Push operating channel.
34°34.506N
123°23.236W 25W INT CALL
UTC 12:00 CALLING
TAG
Push
for 1 sec. 34°34.506N
123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 CALLING
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BASIC OPERATION 3
D U.S.A., international and Canadian channels D Weather channels

The IC-M504 is pre-programmed with 57 U.S.A., 57 inter- The IC-M504 has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. 3
national and 61 Canadian channels. These channel groups These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na-
may be specified for the operating area. tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.)
q Push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to select a regular channel. The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert
• If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] again. tone on the selected weather channel while receiving on an-
w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL• other channel, during standby on a regular channel or while
U/I/C] to change the channel group, if necessary. scanning. (p. 56)
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be se-
lected in sequence. q P ush [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] once or twice to select a
e Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel. weather channel.
• “DUP” appears for duplex channels. • “WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
• “WX ALERT” appears when the Weather Alert function is in
25W USA use. (p. 56)
w Rotate [DIAL] to select a channel.
34°34.506N
123°23.236W
Push once or twice
UTC 12:00 PORT OPR
WX WX ALERT
Push +
34°34.506N 34°34.506N
25W INT 25W CAN 123°23.236W 123°23.236W
DUP UTC 12:00163.275MHz UTC 12:00163.275MHz
When weather alert is OFF. When weather alert is ON.

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

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CAN-
age the transceiver. NOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. wa-
ters.
q Push [POWER] to turn power ON.
w Set the audio and squelch levels. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.
mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level.
the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice
e While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL•
level.
U/I/C] to change the channel group. (p. 7)
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel. (pp. 6, 7) Microphone
q y ui
• When receiving a signal, “BUSY” appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
• Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary.
t Push [LO/DX•IC•SCRM] to turn the receive Attenuator
function ON or OFF, if necessary.
• “LOC” appears when the receive Attenuator function is in use.
y Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary.
• “25W” or “1W” appears when high or low power is selected, re-
spectively.
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose
high power for longer distance communications.
• Some channels are for low power only.
w w e r t r ey
u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi-
crophone.
• “TX” appears.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
i Release [PTT] to receive.
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Call channel programming

Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default); however, r Rotate [DIAL] to select the 25W INT CALL
you can program the call channel with your most often-used desired channel. DUP
3
channels in each channel group for quick recall.
34°34.506N
q W hile pushing and hold- 25W INT 123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 INTL
ing [H/L], push [CH/ DUP
WX•DUAL•U/I/C] one or t Push [16•9] to program the 25W INT CALL

more times to select the de- 34°34.506N displayed channel as the DUP
sired channel group (U.S.A., 123°23.236W call channel.

UTC 12:00 INTL
International or Canada) to • Push [CLR] to cancel.
34°34.506N
be programmed. • T he channel number stops 123°23.236W
blinking. UTC 12:00 INTL
w P ush [16•9] for 1 sec. to 25W INT CALL

select the call channel of TAG
the selected channel group.
• “ C A L L ” and call channel 34°34.506N
number appear. 123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 CALLING
e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. 25W INT CALL

(until a long beep changes TAG
to 2 short beeps) to enter
call channel programming. 34°34.506N
• Channel number starts blink- 123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 CALLING
ing.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Channel comments ■ Microphone Lock function

The channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ID The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and
of up to 10 characters. [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
cidental channel changes and function access.
Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (– . /) and
space can be used. ➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone,
turn power ON to toggle the Lock function ON or OFF.
q Select the desired channel.
• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.
w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [16•9] to edit the
channel comment.
• A cursor and the first char- 25W INT
acter star t blinking alter-
nately. [Y]/[Z] [HI/LO]
e S elect the desired char-
34°34.506N
acter by rotating [DIAL]. 123°23.236W
• P ush [16•9] or [CH/WX• UTC 12:00PLEASURE__
DUAL•U/I/C] to move the
cursor forward or backward,
respectively.
r Repeat step e to input all characters.
■ Display backlight
t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to input and set the comment. The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
• Push [CLR] to cancel. ity under low light conditions.
• The cursor and the character stop blinking.
y R epeat steps q to t to program other channel com- ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], rotate [DIAL] to adjust
ments, if desired. the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. After adjust-
ing, push [DIAL•ENTER].
• The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Optional voice scrambler operation

D Activating the scrambler D Programming scrambler codes
The optional voice scrambler provides private communica- When an optional scrambler unit is installed, 32 codes (1 to 3
tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you 32) are available for programming. In order to understand
must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the func- one another, all transceivers in your group must have the
tion, an optional scrambler unit is necessary. See pp. 57, 62 same scramble code. This function may not be available de-
for setting the scrambler unit. Ask your dealer for details. pending on dealer setting.
The scrambler function automatically turns OFF when q Turn power OFF.
Channel 16 or 70 is selected. w While pushing [16•9], turn power ON to enter set mode.
e After the display appears, release [16•9].
q Rotate [DIAL] to select an operating channel other than r Rotate [DIAL] to select the “Scrambler Code,” push
Channel 16 and 70. [DIAL•ENTER].
w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [LO/DX•IC•SCRM] t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scrambler code.
to turn the optional scrambler function ON. y Push [DIAL•ENTER] to set and exit the scrambler code
• “SCRAM” appears. item.
e To turn the scrambler function OFF, repeat step w. u P ush [CLR], or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
• “SCRAM” disappears. [DIAL•ENTER] to exit set mode.
[Example]: Programming scrambler code 5.
--Set Mode-- --Set Mode-- --Set Mode--

˘Scan Type Rotate Dual/Tri Rotate Scrambler Code
Push + Scan Timer Beep ˘5 Select
WX Alert Contrast 4
to enter set mode. Dual/Tri Foghorn Frequency 3
Beep Radio Power 2
Contrast Scrambler Type 1
Foghorn Frequency ˘Scrambler Code <ENT OK>
to select item, to select code,
then push. Select then push.
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4 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 those for digital communication use. (Refer to right
page for details.)
When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the previ-
ously selected (last used) weather channel is also checked Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 55)
while scanning. (p. 56)
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 channels in sequence. However, unlike Priority scan,
detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a
disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other TAG channel.
than Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the sig-
nal disappears.
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SCAN OPERATION 4
■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume
TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. timer in advance, using Set mode. (p. 55)
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scan-
ning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group
q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL• 4
U/I/C] to select the desired channel group (USA, INT,
(USA, INT, CAN) independently.
CAN) if desired.
q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] w Set TAG channels as described at left.
to select the desired channel group (USA, INT or CAN.) e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel. r Push [SCAN•TAG] to start Priority or Normal scan.
e Push [SCAN•TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel • “PRI-SCAN 16” appears at the channel comment indicator
as a TAG channel. during Priority scan.
• “TAG” appears in the display. • “NORMAL SCAN” appears at the channel comment indicator
r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e. during Normal scan.
• “TAG” disappears. • When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-
pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode
✔ Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.)
While pushing and holding [H/L], push [SCAN•TAG] for 3 • Rotate [DIAL] to check the scanning TAG channels, to change
the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all
• A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks at the channel comment
TAG channels setting in the channel group.
indicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Prior-
• Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.
ity scan.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received

25W INT 25W INT BUSY 25W INT
DUP Push DUP DUP
TAG
NORMAL SCAN NORMAL SCAN
34°34.506N 34°34.506N 34°34.506N

123°23.236W 123°23.236W 123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 INTL UTC 12:00 UTC 12:00 SAFETY
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5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 56)
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired operating channel.
call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri- e Push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch
watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are or Tri-watch.
operating on another channel. • “DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears
during Tri-watch.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION • A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
r To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C]
Call channel again.
Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9 [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
Dualwatch Tri-watch TRI 16 TRI 16
• I f a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri- 34°34.506N 34°34.506N

123°23.236W 123°23.236W
watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE UTC 12:00 CALLING
• I f a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-
watch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-
appears. Tri-watch resumes after the Signal received on Channel
signal disappears. 16 takes priority.
• To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/
25W INT BUSY 25W INT
Tri-watch, push and hold [PTT]. DUP DUP
TRI 16 TRI 16
34°34.506N 34°34.506N
123°23.236W 123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE
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DSC OPERATION 6
■ MMSI code programming
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC u Rotate [DIAL] to set the specific 9-digit MMSI code.
self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
ward or backward, respectively.
This code programming can be performed only twice. • Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
After the code programming, it can be changed only by
your dealer or distributor. --DSC Menu-- 5
q Turn power OFF.
MMSI Check
_________ 6
w While pushing [MENU], turn power ON to enter MMSI
code programming condition.
e After the display appears, release [MENU].
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
r Push [MENU] again to enter the DSC menu.
t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
i After entering the 9-digit code, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set
--DSC Menu-- the code.
Select Item • Returns to the set up menu.
Position Input
Received Calls o P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
˘Set up [DIAL•ENTER].
Exit • Returns to the DSC menu.
• Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
y Rotate [DIAL] to select “MMSI Check,” push [DIAL•ENTER].

--DSC Menu--
Set up
Add:INDV ID
Add:Group ID
DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
˘MMSI Check
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6 DSC OPERATION
■ MMSI code check

The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked. r Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. --DSC Menu--

MMSI Check
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER]. 123456789
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
Position Report
Polling Request <CLR˘Exit>
Received Calls
Distress Setting
˘Set up t P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
Exit [DIAL•ENTER].
• Returns to the DSC menu.
e R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t “ M M S I C h e c k ,” p u s h • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
[DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu--
Set up
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
˘MMSI Check
Auto ACK
NMEA Output
Exit
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DSC OPERATION 6
■ DSC address ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and r Rotate [DIAL] to set the individual ID and ID name.
named with up to 10 characters. • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
D Programming Individual ID • “Full ID” appears when 100 DSC address IDs are already
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. set.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER]. • After inputting the 9-digit MMSI number, push [DIAL•ENTER] 6
or [16•9] to enter a 10-character ID name.
--DSC Menu--
Select Item --DSC Menu--
Position Report Add:Individual ID
Polling Request Input 9 digits
Received Calls _________
Distress Setting Input name
˘Set up _________
Exit
e R otate [DIAL] to select “A d d : I N D V I D ,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
t After inputting, push [DIAL•ENTER] to program.
--DSC Menu-- y P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
Set up
˘Add:INDV ID [DIAL•ENTER].
Add:Group ID • Returns to the DSC menu.
DEL:INDV ID • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Deleting Individual ID
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired ID name for deleting.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu--
--DSC Menu-- Select ID
Select Item John
Position Report Paul
Polling Request ˘George
Received Calls Michael
Distress Setting
˘Set up <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
Exit
t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to delete the address ID and return
e R otate [DIAL] to select “D E L : I N D V I D ,” push to the set up menu.
[DIAL•ENTER]. y P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
• When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. [DIAL•ENTER].
Push [CLR] to exit. • Returns to the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu--
Set up
Add:INDV ID
Add:Group ID
˘DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
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DSC OPERATION 6
D Programming Group ID
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. r Rotate [DIAL] to set the group ID and ID name.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Set up,” push [DIAL•ENTER]. • The group ID is a unique number that you create for your group.
The ID name is an associated text name for that group.
--DSC Menu-- • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
Select Item ward or backward, respectively.
Position Report
Polling Request • Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
Received Calls • “Full ID” appears when 100 DSC address IDs are already
Distress Setting set.
˘Set up • After entering an 8-digit ID code, push [DIAL•ENTER] or [16•9] 6
Exit
to enter a 10-character ID name.
• 1st digit ‘0’ is fixed for a group ID.
e R otate [DIAL] to select “Add:Group ID,” push
[DIAL•ENTER]. --DSC Menu--
Add:Group ID
Input 8 digits
--DSC Menu-- 0________
Set up Input name
Add:INDV ID _________
˘Add:Group ID
DEL:INDV ID <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
t After inputting, push [DIAL•ENTER] to program.
y P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
• Returns to the DSC menu.
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Deleting Group ID
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired ID name for deleting.
--DSC Menu--
--DSC Menu-- Select ID
Select Item Icom
Position Report Group A
Polling Request ˘Group B
Received Calls Group C
Distress Setting
˘Set up <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
Exit
t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to delete the group ID and return to
e R otate [DIAL] to select “DEL:Group ID,” push the set up menu.
[DIAL•ENTER]. y P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
• When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. [DIAL•ENTER].
Push [CLR] to exit. • Returns to the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu--
Set up
Add:INDV ID
Add:Group ID
DEL:INDV ID
˘DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
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DSC OPERATION 6
■ 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 (Uni- Input Position
versal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. Latitude
__°__.___N Null
They are included automatically when a GPS receiver Longitude
(NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. __°__.___W Null
<CLR 1sec˘Null Data>
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.

6
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Position Input,” and push r After setting the position data, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set
[DIAL•ENTER]. the current UTC time. Set the current UTC time by rotat-
ing [DIAL], then push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu-- • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
Select Item
˘Position Input
Individual Call • Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the UTC time data.
Group Call • Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu.
All Ships Call
Position Request --DSC Menu--
Position Report Input UTC Time
__:__ Null
e The position information appears. Set your position (lati-

tude and longitude) data by rotating [DIAL].
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for- <CLR 1sec˘Null Data>
• Rotate [DIAL] to edit N; North latitude or S; South latitude when t P ush [CLR] or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” push
the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position, and W; West longitude or [DIAL•ENTER].
E; East longitude when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position. • Returns to the DSC menu.
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the latitude/longitude data. • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu.
Manually programmed position data will be held for
23.5 hours only.
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6 DSC OPERATION
■ 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 nected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after
time. When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver pushing and holding [DIAL•ENTER] for 1 sec.
displays the manually entered position and time.
--GPS Info--
A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC-M504 is not supplied Push for 1 sec.
by Icom. A GPS receiver with NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 DATE : JAN/16/2006
UTC : 12:00
format is required for position and time indication. Ask your POS : 34°34.506N
dealer about suitable GPS receivers. 123°23.236W
COURSE: 261°M
25W INT SPEED : 18.5kt
TAG
34°34.506N
123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 CALLING
➥ When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with

several sentence formats, the order of input prece-
dence is ‘RMC,’ ‘GGA,’ ‘GNS,’ ‘GLL’ and ‘VTG.’
➥ When sentence format ‘RMC’ is received, time indica-
tion includes a date. Thus, the ‘UTC’ or ‘Local’ indication
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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DSC OPERATION 6
■ Distress call
A distress call should be transmitted, if in the opinion of the e After transmitting the distress call, the transceiver waits
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires im- for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
mediate 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 6
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. TX Complete
Now Waiting for ACK

D Simple call
q Confirm no distress call is being received. <CLR˘Cancel>
w W hile lifting up the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 25W INT
5 sec. 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
r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

Distress Call
crophone.
Push for 5 sec. 25W INT
TAG
Received
DistressACK
<Osaka Bay
<CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING
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6 DSC OPERATION
➥ A distress alert contains (default); D Regular call

• Nature of distress : Undesignated distress The nature of the distress call should be included in the dis-
• Position data : GPS or manual input position data held tress call.
for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned
OFF.
➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Distress Setting,” and
receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’ push [DIAL•ENTER].
➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode.
➥ “??” may blink instead of position and time indications --DSC Menu--
when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually Select Item
All Ships Call
updated after 4 hours. Position Request
Position Report
Polling Request
Received Calls
˘Distress Setting
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the nature of the distress, push

[DIAL•ENTER].
• ‘Undesignated,’ ‘Explosion,’ ‘Flooding,’ ‘Colli-
sion,’ ‘Grounding,’ ‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift
(Disable adrift),’ ‘Abandoning (Abandoning ship),’ ‘Piracy
(Piracy attack)’ and ‘MOB (Man overboard)’ are available.
• The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes.
--DSC Menu--
Select Nature
Undesignated
˘Explosion
Flooding
Collision
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DSC OPERATION 6
Regardless of a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or

--DSC Menu--
3.01) connection, the current position/time information Input UTC Time
appears in steps r and t. If the information is not nec- __:__ Null
essary to be changed, push [DIAL•ENTER] or [16•9]
several times to skip the data input steps.
r The position information appears. Set your position (lati- <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
tude and longitude) data by rotating [DIAL]. 6
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for- y Push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call.
ward or backward, respectively. • While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks.
• Rotate [DIAL] to edit N; North latitude or S; South latitude when u After transmitting the distress call, the transceiver waits
the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position, and W; West longitude or for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
E; East longitude when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position. • The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the latitude/longitude data. min.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu. • After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically.
--DSC Menu--
Input Position
Latitude Distress Call
__°__.___N Null TX Complete
Longitude
__°__.___W Null Now Waiting for ACK
<CLR˘Cancel>
t After setting the position data, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set 25W INT
the current UTC time. Set the current UTC time by rotat-
ing [DIAL], then push [DIAL•ENTER]. TAG
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for- After 2 sec. Wait ACK
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the UTC time data. <CLR˘
Cancel> CALLING
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6 DSC OPERATION
i After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

crophone.
■ Transmitting DSC calls
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please
25W INT
make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 8)
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
✔ Convenient
➥ A distress alert contains (default);
When the lcom MA-500TR class b ais transponder is con-
• Nature of distress : Selected nature of the distress
• Position data : GPS or manual input position data is held nected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call can be
for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned transmitted to a selected AIS target using the transponder,
OFF. without needing to enter the target’s MMSI code.
➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until See the leaflet that comes with this manual for more details.
receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’
➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
➥ “??” may blink instead of position and time indications w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Individual Call,” push
when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually [DIAL•ENTER].
updated after 4 hours.
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
Position Input
˘Individual Call
Group Call
All Ships Call
Position Request
Position Report
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DSC OPERATION 6
e R otate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired intership channel, push
i n div idual addr e s s o r “M a n u a l I n p u t ,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
[DIAL•ENTER]. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec-
• The ID code for the individual call can be set in advance. (p. 17) ommended order.
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI
--DSC Menu--
number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [DIAL]. Select Intership CH
1st digit must not be ‘0’. ˘08 6
69
--DSC Menu-- 77
Select Address 06
Manual Input
John <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
˘Paul
George --DSC Menu--
Michael Individual Call Ready
NOTE: When a base station is selected in step e, the voice

channel is automatically specified by the base station, then <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
“Individual Call Ready” will appear. Therefore,
skip step r and go directly to step t. t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the individual call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-
nel becomes clear.
--DSC Menu--
Individual Call
Transmitting
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6 DSC OPERATION
y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- D Transmitting an individual acknowledgement

ceived. When receiving an individual call, you can transmit an ac-
--DSC Menu-- knowledgement (‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by
Individual Call using the on screen prompts (see page 42 for details). You
TX Complete can also send an acknowledgement through the menu sys-
Now Waiting for ACK tem as follows.

<CLR˘Exit> w R otate [DIAL] to select “Individual ACK,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
u When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, • “Individual ACK” item appears after an individual call is
the specified channel (in step r) is selected with beeps received.
automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to
--DSC Menu--
comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated Select Item
channel (before enter the DSC menu) with beeps. Position Input
Individual Call
25W INT ˘Individual ACK
Group Call
All Ships Call
Received Position Request
INDV ACK
<John
<CLR˘ e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired individual address or
Beep Off> COMMERCIAL ID code, push [DIAL•ENTER].
25W INT
DUP
--DSC Menu--
Received Select Address
Unable ACK John
<John ˘Paul
<CLR˘ George
Beep Off> INTL Michael
i Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push and hold [PTT] <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
to communicate your message to the responding ship.
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DSC OPERATION 6
D Transmitting a group call

r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Able to Comply” or “Un- The group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal
able to Comply,” push [DIAL•ENTER]. to a specific group only.
• W hen “Unable to Comply” is selected, “No Reason
Given” will be transmitted. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu--
w R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t “ G r o u p C a l l ,” p u s h
Select Action [DIAL•ENTER].
˘Able to Comply
--DSC Menu--
Unable to Comply
Select Item 6
Position Input
Individual Call
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> ˘Group Call
All Ships Call
--DSC Menu-- Position Request
Individual ACK Ready Position Report
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed group

address or “Manual Input,” push [DIAL•ENTER].
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> • The ID code for the group call can be set in advance. (p. 19)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 8-digit ID code
for the group you wish to call by rotating [DIAL].
t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the acknowledgement
call to the selected station. --DSC Menu--
y A fter the individual acknowledgement call has been Select Address
transmitted, the specified channel (specified by the call- Manual Input
˘Icom
ing station) is selected automatically when “Able to Group A
Comply” is selected, or returns to the previous condition
(before entering the DSC menu) when “Unable to <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
Comply” is selected in step r.
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6 DSC OPERATION
r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired intership channel, push y After the group call has been transmitted, the following
[DIAL•ENTER]. indication is displayed.
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec-
ommended order. --DSC Menu--
Group Call
--DSC Menu-- TX Complete
Select Intership CH
˘08
69
77
06 <CLR˘Exit>
u Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects the inter-
--DSC Menu--
Group Call Ready ship channel specified in step r automatically.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver selects the
specified intership channel in step r automatically after 2 sec.
of inactivity.
t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the group call.

nel becomes clear.
--DSC Menu--
Group Call
Transmitting
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DSC OPERATION 6
D Transmitting an all ships call

Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ e R otate [DIAL] to select the desired category, push
When you want to announce a message to all ships within [DIAL•ENTER].
range, use the all ships call function. • Output power of ‘Routine’ category is 1 W (low power) only.
• T he selectable category may differ according to the pro-
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the available categories.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “All Ships Call,” and push --DSC Menu--
[DIAL•ENTER]. Select Category
˘Routine 6
--DSC Menu-- Safety
Select Item Urgency
Position Input
Individual Call
Group Call <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
˘All Ships Call --DSC Menu--
Position Request All Ships Call Ready
Position Report
r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the all ships call.

• Channel 70 is selected and the all ships call is transmitted.
--DSC Menu--
All Ships Call
Transmitting
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6 DSC OPERATION
t After the all ships call has been transmitted, the following D Transmitting a position request call
indication is displayed. Transmit a position request call when you want to know a
specific ship’s current position, etc.
--DSC Menu--
All Ships Call
TX Complete q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Position Request,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
<CLR˘Exit> --DSC Menu--

Select Item
Position Input
y Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects Channel Individual Call
16 automatically. Group Call
All Ships Call
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver automatically ˘Position Request
selects Channel 16 after 2 sec. of inactivity. Position Report
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DSC OPERATION 6
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed individ- t After the position request call has been transmitted, the
ual address or “Manual Input,” push [DIAL•ENTER]. following indication is displayed.
• The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 17)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI --DSC Menu--
number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [DIAL]. Position Request
TX Complete
--DSC Menu-- Now Waiting for ACK
Select Address
Manual Input 6
John <CLR˘Exit>
˘Paul
George
Michael y Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
tering the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu-- • Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically
POS Request Ready
returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the position request call.

nel becomes clear.
--DSC Menu--
Position Request
Transmitting
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Transmitting a position report call

Transmit a position report call when you want to announce Regardless of a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or
your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. 3.01) connection, the current position/time information
appears in steps r and t. If the information is not nec-
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. essary to be changed, push [DIAL•ENTER] or [16•9]
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Position Report,” push several times to skip the data input steps.
[DIAL•ENTER].
r The position information appears. Set your position (lati-
--DSC Menu-- tude and longitude) data by rotating [DIAL].
Select Item
Position Input • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
Individual Call ward or backward, respectively.
Group Call • Rotate [DIAL] to edit N; North latitude or S; South latitude when
All Ships Call the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position, and W; West longitude or
Position Request
˘Position Report E; East longitude when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the latitude/longitude data.
e R otate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed
i n div idual addr e s s o r “M a n u a l I n p u t ,” push --DSC Menu--
[DIAL•ENTER]. Input Position
Latitude
__°__.___N Null
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI Longitude
number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [DIAL]. __°__.___W Null
--DSC Menu-- <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
Select Address
Manual Input t After setting the position data, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set
John
˘Paul
George ing [DIAL], then push [DIAL•ENTER].
Michael • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> ward or backward, respectively.
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the UTC time data.
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DSC OPERATION 6
u After the position report call has been transmitted, the fol-
--DSC Menu-- lowing indication is displayed.
Input UTC Time
__:__ Null
--DSC Menu--
Position Report
TX Complete
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> Now Waiting for ACK
--DSC Menu-- 6
Position Report Ready <CLR˘Exit>
i Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-

<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> tering the DSC menu.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically
y Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the position report call. returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
nel becomes clear.
--DSC Menu--
Position Report
Transmitting
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Transmitting a polling request call

Transmit a polling request call when you want to know if a
--DSC Menu--
specific vessel is within communication range. Select Address
Manual Input
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. John
˘Paul
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “Polling Request,” push George
[DIAL•ENTER]. Michael
--DSC Menu-- --DSC Menu--
Select Item Polling Request Ready
Individual Call
Group Call
All Ships Call
Position Request
Position Report
˘Polling Request <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
e R otate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the polling request call.
i n div idual addr e s s o r “M a n u a l I n p u t ,” push • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-
[DIAL•ENTER]. nel becomes clear.
--DSC Menu--
• When “Manual Input” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI Polling Request
number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [DIAL].
Transmitting
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DSC OPERATION 6
D Transmitting a position request reply call

t After the polling request call has been transmitted, the fol- Transmit a position request reply call when a position re-
lowing indication is displayed. quest call is received.
--DSC Menu--
Polling Request
When the automatic acknowledgement function is ON (p. 48),
TX Complete the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call after re-
ceiving a position request call.
Now Waiting for ACK
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 6

<CLR˘Exit> w R otate [DIAL] to select “Position Reply,” push
[DIAL•ENTER].
y Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en- • “Position Reply” item appears after a position request
tering the DSC menu. call is received.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically --DSC Menu--
returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity. Select Item
Position Input
Individual Call
Group Call
All Ships Call
Position Request
˘Position Reply
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired individual address or

ID code, push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu--
Select Address
John
˘Paul
George
Michael
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6 DSC OPERATION
Regardless of a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or

3.01) connection, the current position/time information
--DSC Menu--
appears in steps r and t. If the information is not nec- Input UTC Time
essary to be changed, push [DIAL•ENTER] or [16•9] __:__ Null
several times to skip the data input steps.
r The position information appears. Set your position (lati- <CLR 1sec˘Null Data>
tude and longitude) data by rotating [DIAL].
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for- --DSC Menu--
Position Reply Ready
• Rotate [DIAL] to edit N; North latitude or S; South latitude when
the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position, and W; West longitude or
E; East longitude when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the latitude/longitude data.
--DSC Menu--
y P ush [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the position request
Input Position reply call to the selected station.
Latitude • Your position data is transmitted, when [DIAL•ENTER] is
__°__.___N Null pushed.
Longitude
__°__.___W Null
<CLR 1sec˘Null Data> --DSC Menu--
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> Position Reply
t After setting the position data, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set

ing [DIAL], then push [DIAL•ENTER]. Transmitting
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
• Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the UTC time data.
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DSC OPERATION 6
D Transmitting a position report reply call

Transmit a position report reply call when a position report e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired individual address or
call is received. ID code, push [DIAL•ENTER].
When the automatic acknowledgement function is ON (p. 48), --DSC Menu--

Select Address
the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call after re- John
ceiving a position report call. ˘Paul
George
Michael
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 6
w Rotate [DIAL] to select “POS Report Reply,” push <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
• “POS Report Reply” item appears after a position report POS REP Reply Ready
call is received.
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
Individual Call <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
Group Call
All Ships Call
Position Request r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the position report reply
Position Report call to the selected station.
˘POS Report Reply
--DSC Menu--
Position Report Reply
Transmitting
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Transmitting a polling request reply call

Transmit a polling reply call when a polling request call is re- e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired individual address or
ceived. ID code, push [DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu--
When the automatic acknowledgement function is ON (p. 48), Select Address
the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call after re- John
ceiving a polling request call. ˘Paul
George
Michael
w R otate [DIAL] to select “Polling Reply,” push
Polling Reply Ready
• “Polling Reply” item appears after a polling request call
is received.
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
Group Call <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
All Ships Call
Position Request
Position Report r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the polling request reply
Polling Request call to the selected station.
˘Polling Reply
--DSC Menu--
Polling Reply
Transmitting
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DSC OPERATION 6
■ Receiving DSC calls

D Receiving a distress call 25W INT
While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. TAG
Received
• Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. DistressACK
➥ “Received Distress” appears in the display, then <Osaka Bay
Channel 16 is automatically selected. <CLR˘
➥ Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may
Beep Off> CALLING 6
require assistance.
25W INT D Receiving a distress relay call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress relay is re-
TAG
Received ceived:
Distress ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
<Paul • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm.
<CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING ➥ “Received DistressRLY” appears in the display,
25W INT
D Receiving a distress acknowledgement TAG

Received
While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress acknowledge- DistressRLY
ment to other ship is received: <John
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. <CLR˘
Beep Off> CALLING
• Push [CLR] to stop the alarm.
➥ “Received DistressACK” appears in the display,
then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Receiving an individual call D Receiving a group call

While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is re- While monitoring Channel 70 and a group call is received:
ceived: ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the
➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category.
received category. ➥ “Received Group” appears in the display.
➥ “Received Individual” appears in the display. ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER]
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER] to to select the channel specified by the calling station for
reply the call and select the channel specified by the call- voice communication; push [CLR] to ignore the group call.
ing station for voice communication (depending on your
25W INT
replying condition see p. 28 for individual acknowledge-
ment call procedure for details.); push [CLR] to ignore the TAG
individual call. Received
Group
25W INT <Icom
<CLR˘
TAG Beep Off> SAFETY
Received
Individual
<Paul D Receiving an all ships call
<CLR˘ While monitoring Channel 70 and an all ships call is re-
Beep Off> SAFETY
ceived:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds when the category is ‘Dis-
tress’ or ‘Urgency’; beeps sound for 2 minutes.
➥ “Received All Ships” appears in the display.
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER]
to monitor channel 16 for an announcement from the call-
ing vessel; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
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DSC OPERATION 6
25W INT D Receiving a position request call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a position request call is
TAG received:
Received
All Ships ➥ “Received POS Request” appears in the display.
<Paul ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER]
<CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY to reply to the position request call; push [CLR] to ignore
the position request call.
D Receiving a geographical area call 25W INT

6
While monitoring Channel 70 and a geographical area call TAG
(for the area you are in) is received: Received
POS Request
➥ Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the re- <Paul
ceived category. <CLR˘
➥ “Received Geographic” appears in the display. Beep Off> SAFETY
25W INT
TAG
D Receiving a position report call
Received While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report call is re-
Geographic ceived:
<Osaka Bay
<CLR˘
➥ “Received POS Report” appears in the display.
Beep Off> SAFETY ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER]
to reply to the position report call; push [CLR] to ignore
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER] the position report call.
to change to the channel specified by the calling station
for voice communication; push other key to ignore the 25W INT
geographical area call. TAG
➥ Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from Received
the calling station. POS Report
<Paul
When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob- <CLR˘
lem with the connected receiver, all geographical area Beep Off> SAFETY
calls are received, regardless of your position.
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Receiving a polling request call D Receiving a position report reply call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request call is While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report reply call
received: is received:
➥ “Received POLL REQ” appears in the display. ➥ “Received POS Reply” appears in the display.
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER] ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER]
to reply to the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. to display the position information; push [CLR] to ignore
the reply call.
25W INT
25W INT
TAG
Received TAG
POLL REQ Received
<Paul POS Reply
<CLR˘ <Paul
Beep Off> SAFETY <CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY
D Receiving a position request reply call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a position request reply D Receiving a polling request reply call
call is received: While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request reply call
➥ “Received POS Reply” appears in the display. is received:
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER] ➥ “Received POLL Reply” appears in the display.
to display the position information; push [CLR] to ignore ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [DIAL•ENTER]
the reply call. to display the position information; push [CLR] to ignore
25W INT the reply call.
TAG 25W INT

Received
POS Reply TAG
<Paul Received
<CLR˘ POLL Reply
Beep Off> SAFETY <Paul
<CLR˘
Beep Off> SAFETY
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DSC OPERATION 6
■ Received messages
The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- w R otate [DIAL] to scroll to the desired message, push
sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used [DIAL•ENTER].
as an assistance to the logbook. • Messages which are blinking have not been read.
--DSC Menu--
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Select Message
w R otate [DIAL] to select “Received Calls,” push ˘12:15 John
[DIAL•ENTER]. 04:43 George 6
--DSC Menu--
Select Item <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
Position Reply
Position Report
POS Report Reply e Rotate [DIAL] to scroll the message.
Polling Request
Polling Reply
˘Received Calls --DSC Menu--
Distress
Rotate <John
D Distress message Explosion
LAT:12°34.567N
q R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t “ D i s t r e s s ,” p u s h LON:123°45.678W
[DIAL•ENTER]. UTC:12:15
<CLR˘Exit/CLR 1s˘Del>
--DSC Menu--
Select Message
˘Distress r Push [CLR] to exit or push [CLR] for 1 sec. to delete the
Other displayed message and return to the DSC menu.
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Other messages
q Rotate [DIAL] to select “Other,” push [DIAL•ENTER]. e Rotate [DIAL] to scroll the message.
• The stored message has various information, depending on the
--DSC Menu-- type of DSC call.
Select Message
Distress --DSC Menu--
˘Other Individual Call
<Paul
Routine
F3E simplex
<CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK> CH 08
<CLR˘Exit/CLR 1s˘Del>
w R otate [DIAL] to scroll to the desired message, push
[DIAL•ENTER].
• Messages which are blinking have not been read. r Push [CLR] to exit or push [CLR] for 1 sec. to delete the
displayed message and returns to the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu--
Select Message
-Individual
˘Individual Call
Group Call
Position Replay
All Ships Call
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DSC OPERATION 6
■ DSC Set mode

D MMSI code check (See p. 16) r Set the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordi-
D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pp. 17, 19) nated) time by rotating [DIAL].
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX•DUAL•U/I/C] to move the cursor for-
D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See pp. 18, 20) ward or backward, respectively.
D Offset time
This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time --DSC Menu--
Input Offset Time
6
Coordinated) time. 00:00

w R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t “ S e t u p ,” a n d p u s h
[DIAL•ENTER]. <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
--DSC Menu-- No offset time (default)
Select Item
POS Report Reply
Polling Request --DSC Menu--
Polling Reply Input Offset Time
Received Calls +12:00
Distress Setting
˘Set up
e R otate [DIAL] to select “O f f s e t T i m e ,” push

[DIAL•ENTER].
+12 hours
--DSC Menu--
Select Item t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to program and to return to the set
Add:INDV ID up menu.
Add:Group ID
DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
˘Offset Time
MMSI Check
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Automatic acknowledgement
This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function to r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the automatic acknowledgement
ON or OFF. function ON or OFF.
When a position request, position report or polling request
--DSC Menu--
call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits a po- Auto ACK
sition request reply, position report reply or polling reply call, ˘ON
respectively. OFF

--DSC Menu-- t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to set the condition.

Select Item
POS Report Reply
Polling Request
Polling Reply
Received Calls
Distress Setting
˘Set up
e R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t “ A u t o A C K ,” p u s h
[DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
Add:Group ID
DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
˘Auto ACK
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DSC OPERATION 6
D NMEA Output
Select an NMEA Output function from OFF, All Station or r Rotate [DIAL] to select the NMEA Output function from
List Station. OFF, All Station or List Station.
When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver • List Station : Outputs the position data from the specified ves-
outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector. sels listed on the DSC individual ID screen.
• All Station : Outputs the position data from all vessels.
• OFF : D oes not output any position data to external
equipment.
--DSC Menu-- 6
--DSC Menu-- NMEA Output
Select Item ˘List Station
POS Report Reply All Station
Polling Request OFF
Polling Reply
Received Calls
Distress Setting <CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK>
˘Set up
e R otate [DIAL] to select “N M E A O u t p u t ,” push

t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to set the condition.
[DIAL•ENTER].
--DSC Menu--
Select Item
DEL:INDV ID
DEL:Group ID
Offset Time
MMSI Check
Auto ACK
˘NMEA Output
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7 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ Intercom operation
The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck e Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level
from the cabin. The optional command microphone is re- into the microphone.
quired for Intercom operation. • “TALK” or “LISTEN”* appears on the caller or listener func-
tion display.
* “ ” or “ ” appears on the HM-157.
Connect an optional command microphone as described on
• To adjust the IC-M504’s speaker output level, rotate [VOL].
p. 63.
• To adjust the HM-162’s speaker output level, rotate [SELEC-
• Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation. TOR] after pushing [VOL] on the HM-162.
• The received signal is muted during Intercom operation. • To adjust the HM-157’s speaker output level, push [Y] or [Z]
after pushing [VOL• DIM PA/RX ] on the HM-157.
q Push and hold [LO/DX•IC•SCRM] for 1 sec. to enter In-
tercom mode.
• T he optional command microphone power is automatically
turned ON, even if the power is OFF. INTERCOM
LISTEN
INTERCOM
TALK
Push and hold for 1 sec.
HM-162 (listener)
IC-M504 (caller)
INTERCOM
IC-M504/HM-162 HM-157 HM-157 (listener)

w Push and hold [LO/DX•IC•SCRM] for 1 sec. again to call r After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through
up the optional command microphone side. the speaker.
• The transceiver and the optional command microphone emit
t To return to the normal operation, push [LO/DX•IC•SCRM]
call beeps.
momentarily.
• [16•9] key is also available.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 7
■ RX Speaker function
• While in the Intercom mode, the transceiver functions The IC-M504 has an RX Speaker function. When this func-
(transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver tion is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the
is in transmit condition, the Intercom function is not avail- deck or tower via a hailer speaker.
able.
• When a DSC call is received, the intercom function is Connect a hailer speaker as described on p. 58.
interrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver
mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving q Push and hold [HAIL•RX ] for 1 sec. to enter the RX
DSC calls.’ (p. 41) Speaker mode. 7
• When a WX alert is received, “WX ALERT” blinks and • “RX ” appears
a beep sounds. The WX alert sounds after the Intercom • R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o a d j u s t t h e a u d i o o u t p u t l evel, push
use is finished. [DIAL•ENTER].
25W INT
RX
Push and hold TAG
RX
for 1 sec. 15
<ENT˘OK> CALLING
w To return to normal operation, push and hold [HAIL•RX ]

for 1 sec.
While in the RX Speaker mode, rotate [DIAL] while push-

ing and holding [HAIL•RX ] to adjust the audio output
level. After adjusting, push [DIAL•ENTER].
• Rotate [DIAL] within 1 sec. after pushing [HAIL•RX ]. Other-
wise the transceiver returns to the normal operation.
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7 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ Hailer operation
The IC-M504 has a hailer function for voice amplification • While in the hailer mode, the transceiver functions (trans-
over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the mit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in
bridge to talk a hailing party. transmit condition, the hailer function is not available.
• When a DSC call is received, the hailer function is inter-
Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W nominal at
rupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode.
13.8 V/4 ˘) as described on p. 58.
The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC calls.’
• Transmitting is not possible during hailer operation.
• The received signal is muted during hailer operation.
(p. 41)
q Push [HAIL•RX ] to enter hailer mode.
Push HAILER
15
w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level

into the microphone.
• “TALK” appears.
• “WAIT” appears on the channel comment indicator, when op-
erating the hailer function by using an optional command micro-
phone.
• To adjust the hailer level, rotate [DIAL].
e To return to normal operation, push [CLR] or [HAIL•RX ].
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 7
■ Automatic foghorn function

The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this
until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the trans-
for varying conditions. ceiver. See p. 58 for connection details.
TYPE PATTERN USAGE

5s1
One 5-second blasts every 120 Motor vessel underway and making way.
UNDERWAY seconds.
7
120s
5s1
Two 5-second blasts (separated Motor vessel underway but stopped (not
STOP by 2 seconds) every 120 sec- making way).
onds. 2s 120s
One 5-second blast followed 5s1 Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel
by two 1-second blasts (each 1s (underway or anchored), vessel not under
SAIL separated by 2 seconds) every command, a vessel restricted in her ability
120 seconds. 2s 120s to maneuver (underway or at anchor), or a
vessel towing or pushing another ahead.
5s1
One 5-second blast followed 1s
by three 1-second blasts (each Vessel under tow (manned).
TOW separated by 2-seconds) every
120 seconds. 2s 120s
The audio frequency of the foghorn is selectable.

See p. 57 for details on selecting the audio frequency.
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7 OTHER FUNCTIONS
q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [HAIL•RX ] to e R otate [D IA L] to adjust the foghor n level, push
enter auto foghorn mode. [DIAL•ENTER].
• The foghorn level is adjustable in 30 steps.
25W INT
• Even if [ENT] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically
TAG changes to the next step after 5 sec. of inactivity.
Push and
˘UNDERWAY
25W INT
STOP Rotate
TAG
<ENT˘OK> CALLING
FOGHORN
15 Push
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired foghorn pattern, push
[DIAL•ENTER]. <ENT˘OK> CALLING
• ‘UNDERWAY,’ ‘STOP,’ ‘SAIL,’ ‘TOW’ are available. (p. 53) 25W INT
• Even if [DIAL•ENTER] hasn’t been pushed, the display auto- TAG
matically changes to the next step after 5 sec. of inactivity.
FOGHORN
15
The selected foghorn
UNDERWAY CALLING
pattern is displayed.
r To return to normal operation, repeat step q.
When a DSC call is received, the automatic foghorn func-

tion is interrupted with an automatic return to the trans-
ceiver mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiv-
ing DSC calls.’ (p. 41)
54
SET MODE 8
■ Set mode programming ■ Set mode items
Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s D Scan type
functions: Scan type, Scan resume timer, Weather alert, Dual/ The transceiver has 2 scan types: Normal scan and Priority
Tri-watch, Beep tone, LCD contrast, Automatic foghorn fre- scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the se-
quency, Radio power, Scrambler type* and Scrambler code.* lected channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG chan-
*Appears only when the optional scrambler unit is installed. nels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.
Available functions may differ depending on how they are
set by the dealer. --Set Mode--
Scan Type
q Turn power OFF.
Priority
˘Normal
7
w While pushing and holding [16•9], turn power ON to enter 8
Set mode.
e After the display appears, release [16•9]. <ENT˘OK>
r R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d i t e m , p u s h Default: Normal

[DIAL•ENTER].
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired condition of the item. D Scan resume timer
y Push [CLR], or rotate [DIAL] to select “Exit,” then push The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF)
[DIAL•ENTER] to exit set mode and returns to normal op- or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
eration condition. until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan
pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been re-
• SET MODE CONSTRUCTION
ceived on any other channel than Channel 16.
--Set Mode--
˘Scan Type --Set Mode--
Rotate Scan Timer Scan Timer
WX Alert ON
Dual/Tri ˘OFF
Beep
Contrast
Foghorn Frequency
<ENT˘OK>
Radio Power
Scrambler Type Default: OFF
Scrambler Code
Exit
55
8 SET MODE
D Weather alert D Beep tone

A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone You can select the silent operation by turning beep tones
before important weather information. OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push
When “ON” is selected, the previously selected (used) of a key by turning beep tones ON.
weather channel is checked any time during standby or while --Set Mode--
scanning. Beep
˘ON
When “ON with WX SCAN” is selected, the weather OFF
channels are checked in sequence during standby or while
scanning.
The “WX ALERT” indicator blinks until the transceiver is op- <ENT˘OK>
erated after the transceiver detects the alert. Default: ON

• “WX ALERT” appears instead of “WX” indication when the function
is set ON. D LCD contrast
--Set Mode-- The LCD contrast can be adjustable to 8 levels. The level 1
WX Alert
ON
is the lowest contrast, and the level 8 is the highest contrast.
ON with WX SCAN
˘OFF --Set Mode--
Contrast
˘5
<ENT˘OK> 4
3
Default: OFF 2
1
<ENT˘OK>
D Dual/Tri-watch
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 14) Default: 5
--Set Mode--
Dual/Tri
Tri-watch
˘Dualwatch
<ENT˘OK>
Default: Dualwatch
56
SET MODE 8
D Automatic foghorn frequency D Scrambler type

The audio frequency of the automatic foghorn can be ad- (Appears when a scrambler unit is installed)
justed to suit your preference. While this item is selected, When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler
pushing [PTT] outputs the foghorn— experiment with the type can be selected in set mode depending on how it is set
frequencies available until you find one you like. by the dealer.
• Available frequency range is 200 Hz to 850Hz in 50 Hz steps. --Set Mode--
Scrambler Type
--Set Mode-- UT-98
Foghorn Frequency ˘UT-112
˘400
350
300
250 <ENT˘OK>
8
200
<ENT˘OK>
Default: UT-112
Default: 400
D Scrambler code
D Radio power (Appears when a scrambler unit is installed)
This item sets the Radio Power function ON or OFF. When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler
ON : The transceiver’s power is controlled by the optional code can be set depending on how it is set by the dealer.
command microphone. When the command micro- When the UT-112 is installed, 32 codes (1 to 32) can be se-
phone is turned OFF, the transceiver will also be lected.
turned OFF automatically. When the UT-98 is installed, 128 codes (0 to 127) can be
OFF : T he transceiver’s power is not controlled by the optional selected.
command microphone. Even if the command microphone
(When UT-112 is installed) (When UT-98 is installed)
is turned OFF, the transceiver will continue to work.
--Set Mode-- --Set Mode--
--Set Mode-- Scrambler Code Scrambler Code
Radio Power 5 4
˘ON 4 3
OFF 3 2
2 1
˘1 ˘0
<ENT˘OK> <ENT˘OK>
<ENT˘OK>
Default: 1 Default: 0
Default: ON
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9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
■ Connections
q e EXTERNAL SPEAKER LEAD (Yellow)
!0 Connects to an external speaker.
w
e Outer conductor : Speaker (−)
Inner conductor : Speaker (+)
r
t r HAILER/FOGHORN (–) LEAD (Black)
Connects to a hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 ˘).
t HAILER/FOGHORN (+) LEAD (Blue)
Do not Connects to a hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 ˘).
loose!
o y ANTENNA CONNECTOR
i Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connec-
y
u tor to the transceiver.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
q NMEA IN LEAD (Red) u GROUND TERMINAL
Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication. Connect this terminal to a vessel ground to prevent elec-
• A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, trical shocks and interference from other equipment oc-
GNS, GLL and VTG) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask
curring. Use a self-tapping screw (3 × 8 mm.)
your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
Outer conductor : NMEA IN (−) i EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK
Inner conductor : NMEA IN (+) Connects the optional command microphone.
o MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
w NMEA OUT LEAD (White)
Connects the supplied microphone depending on version.
Connects to a PC or navigation equipment (NMEA0183
Ask your dealer for details.
ver. 3.01 sentence formatters DSC, DSE compatible) for
!0 DC POWER CONNECTOR
Outer conductor : NMEA OUT (−)
Inner conductor : NMEA OUT (+)
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connec-
tor to an external 12 V battery.
58 position data received from other ships.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9
■ Supplied accessories
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA IN/
Mounting bracket For mounting bracket
OUT leads, external speaker lead and hailer/foghorn lead,
Knob bolts Flat washers (M5)
cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape as
shown below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
Rubber vulcanizing Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5)
tape
Microphone* For microphone

Connection cable* Mounting base*
(OPC-1000: 6m; 20 ft)
■ Fuse replacement 9
Tapping screws*
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a (3×16 mm)
fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
the source of the problem if possible, and replace the dam-
aged fuse with a new one of the proper rating. *Depending on version
Microphone hanger DC power cable Warning
and screws (3×16 mm) (OPC-891A) sticker
Fuse rating: 10 A
■ Antenna
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.
59
■ Mounting the transceiver

D Using the supplied mounting bracket
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your trans- • OVERHEAD MOUNTING
ceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting.
• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws
(5 × 20 mm) to a surface which is more than 10 mm (11⁄32 in)
thick and can support more than 5 kg (11 lb).
• 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 m (3.3 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation
compass.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display

These bolts are shown a
may not be easy-to-read at some angles. • MOUNTING ON THE BOARD
mounting example only.
Not supplied with accesso-
ries.
60
■ MB-75 installation
An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for
mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instru-
ment panel.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least Supplied bolt

r
1 m (3.3 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation
compass.
q Using the template on the last page, carefully cut a hole Clamp
into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount r
the transceiver). 9
w Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below. 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-M504 is securely mounted in position as below.
Locking nut
e Attach the 2 supplied bolts (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of t End bolt
the IC-M504.
r Attach the clamps on either side of the IC-M504. u Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC-M504’s body.
instrument control panel to its original place.
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■ UT-112 installation
CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the w Disconnect the flat cable and NMEA (4 pin) from J5 of the
transceiver before performing any work on the trans- LOGIC unit.
ceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or
equipment damage. LOGIC unit
NMEA (4 pin)
Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you
want to install an optional scrambler unit.
q R emove the 6 screws as shown below and open the

transceiver.
q
Flat cable
w
e Install an optional unit (UT-112) to J3 on the AF unit as

shown below.
Optional unit
J3
AF unit
62
■ HM-162/HM-157 installation
r Return the cables and screws to the original position.
• Be sure not upside down the flat cable.
CAUTION:
• W hen re-assembling the case and tightening the
screws, you must keep the specified torque (0.5±0.07
N.m). Otherwise the transceiver may be damaged
(torque too high) or lose waterproof efficiency (torque
too low).
• When uninstalling the optional unit, remove it vertically.
Wiggling the unit from side to side may damage the op-
tional unit's connector. HM-162 HM-157 9
The optional HM-157 can be connected to the transceiver di-

rectly, as well as via the supplied connection cable for longer
distance remote operation. The connector of the connection
cable can be installed into a cabinet, wall, etc., as a built-in plug.
• The optional HM-162 should be installed to the transceiver using
the supplied connection cable.
For longer distance remote operation, the optional extension

cable, OPC-1541/OPC-999* (6 m; 20 ft/connecting between
transceiver and the connection cable), is available, and up to
two OPC-1541/OPC-999* can be added.
*OPC-1541 : For the HM-162
OPC-999 : For the HM-157
Do not connect the HM-162 to the OPC-999, and the HM-
157 to the OPC-1541.
63
q Insert the supplied cable into the external microphone • HM-157

jack and tighten the cable nut as shown below. Mounting base Nut
Gasket
Screw holes
(approx. 2 (d) mm; 3⁄32˝) Cap
y The completed installation should look like this.

• HM-162 • HM-157
w To use the supplied cable as a wall socket, perform the
following steps.
e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the
holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened.
r Drill holes at these marks.
t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as
shown below.
• HM-162
Mounting base Nut
Gasket
Screw holes
(approx. 2 (d) mm; 3⁄32˝) Cap
64
28 (d) mm;
29.5 to 31.5
50 (d) mm;
(15Ú32 to
D HM-162
Mounting base
Nut
Gasket
Cap
65
D HM-157
Mounting base
5 mm; 3⁄16˝
2 mm; 3⁄32˝
50 (d) mm; 131⁄32˝

23 (d) mm; 29⁄32˝
24 to 27 (d) mm
(15⁄16 to 11⁄16˝)
Nut
Gasket
Cap
66
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 58
not turn ON.
No sound comes from • Squelch level is too high. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. p. 8
the speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. p. 8
• Speaker has been exposed to water. • Drain water from the speaker. —
Sensitivity is low. • The Attenuator is activated. • Push [LO/DX•IC•SCRM] to turn the function p. 8
OFF.
Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are programmed for low • Change channels. pp. 6, 7,
ble, or high power can- power or receive only in regulations. 70
not be selected. • The output power is set to low. • Push [H/L] to select high power. p. 8
Scan does not start. • TAG channel is not programmed. • Set the desired channels as TAG channels. p. 13 9
No beep sounds. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode. p. 56 10
• The squelch is open. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. p. 8
Distress call cannot be • M MSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro- • Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 15
transmitted. grammed.
67
11
108.4 (4 9Ú32)
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Specifications
D General D Receiver
• Frequency coverage : Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion
123.2 (4 27Ú32)
91.4 (3 19Ú32)
110 (4 11Ú32)
Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz superheterodyne
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.22 µV (typical)
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.32 µV
• Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high 5.5 A max. • Intermodulation rejection ratio : 80 dB (typical)
Max. audio 1.5 A max. • Spurious response rejection ratio : 80 dB (typical)
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% • Adjacent channel selectivity : 80 dB (typical)
165 (6 1Ú2)
• Audio output power 31.4 77
: 4.5 W (typical) at(310%
1Ú32)
distortion
(negative ground)
(1 1Ú4)
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm with a 4 Ω load
(–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F)
• Antenna impedance : 50 Ω nominal D Dimensions
• Dimensions : 165(W) × 110(H) × 123.2(D) mm
(Projections not included) 6 1⁄2(W) × 4 11⁄32(H) × 4 27⁄32(D) in
• Weight : Approx. 1450 g; 3 lb 3 oz
D Transmitter
• Output power : 25 W/1 W
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency
modulation
• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz Unit: mm (inch)
• Spurious emissions : Less than 70 dBc @ 25 W
Less than 56 dBc @ 1 W
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice

or obligation.
68
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11
■ Options
• MB-75 flush mount kit • UT-112 voice scrambler unit
For mounting the transceiver to a panel. Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available.
• HM-162 commandmic iii™ Not available in some countries.
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.
• HM-157 commandmic ii™
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-126RB/RG hand microphone
Equipped with [Y]/[Z] (channel up/down,) [HI/LO] and 11
[PTT] keys, a speaker and microphone.
• OPC-1541 microphone extension cable
6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM-
162 commandmic iii™. Up to 2 OPC-1541 can be connected.
(18 m; 60 feet maximum)
6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM-
157 commandmic ii™. Up to 2 OPC-999 can be connected.
(18 m; 60 feet maximum)
6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for the supplied
microphone.
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12 CHANNEL LIST
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
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
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.
70
TEMPLATE 13
1
2
3
4
R12 (Max.)
MB-75 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
HM-157 HM-162 16
Unit: mm (inch)
Cut here
71
FCC INFORMATION 14
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: 1
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of 2
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- 3
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 4
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac- 5
cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran- 6
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 7
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning 8
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 9
correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures: 10
11
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and re- 12
ceiver. 13
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected. 14
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- 15
cian for help.
16
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MAKING AN INDIVIDUAL DSC CALL USING AN AIS TRANSPONDER
When the lcom MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER is con- To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make
nected to your IC-M504/IC-M505/IC-M603/IC-M604 VHF MARINE sure you correctly set the transceiver’s squelch.
TRANSCEIVER, an individual DSC call can be transmitted to a
selected AIS target using the transponder, without needing to These instructions are based on using the IC-M604. The dis-
enter the target’s MMSI code. played screens, indications or operations may differ slightly
See the transponder’s manual for connecting instructions. from the instructions, depending on the transceiver.
Procedures Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display

Step q: Transponder’s operation 25W INT
Select a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or danger list DUP
display.
•Y ou can also go to the next step whenever the detail screen of the AIS 34°34.506N
target is displayed. 123°23.236W
UTC 12:00 INTL
• Make sure the transceiver is in the normal operating mode. Otherwise,
you cannot make an individual DSC call using the transponder. (Example)
Step w: Transponder’s operation

Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, and then
push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired voice channel*.
•V oice channels are already preset into the transponder in recommended
order.
*When a base station is selected in step q, a voice channel will be spec-
ified by the base station, therefore you cannot change the channel. The
transponder will display “Voice Channel is specified by the Base station,”
in this case.
Step e: Transponder’s operation

Push [DSC] to make the transceiver to transmit an individual DSC Individual Call
call to the AIS target.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes
clear.
• If the transceiver cannot make the call, the transponder will display “DSC
Transmission FAILED.”
Step r: Transponder’s operation

After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display Individual Call
TX Complete
“DSC Transmission COMPLETED.”
•P ush [CLEAR] to return to the previous screen before you entered the Now Waiting for ACK
voice channel selection screen in step w.

<CLR Exit>
• The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is
received.
Step t: Transceiver’s operation ‘Able to comply’ is received

When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, beeps 25W INT
sound and the transceiver automatically selects the channel spec-
ified in step w. Received
INDV ACK
If the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received, beeps sound ‘Unable to comply’ is received.
<123456789
<CLR˘
and the transceiver’s display returns to the operating channel select- Beep Off>25W INT
COMMERCIAL
DUP
ed before making the individual DSC call.
Received
• Push [CLR] to stop the beeps. Unable ACK
• You can check the MMSI code or the name (if programmed) of the AIS <123456789
<CLR˘
target on the display. Beep Off> INTL
‘Unable to comply’ is received

Step y: Transceiver’s operation
After receiving the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ in step t,
push and hold [PTT] to communicate with the AIS target.
[Y]
[Z]
[CLEAR] [PTT] 16
[CLR]
[DSC]
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

u CHANNEL SELECTOR [DIAL•ENTER] o SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] 2

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

When weather alert is OFF. When weather alert is ON.

■ Receiving and transmitting

■ Call channel programming

WX•DUAL•U/I/C] one or t Push [16•9] to program the 25W INT CALL

sired channel group (U.S.A., 123°23.236W call channel.

w P ush [16•9] for 1 sec. to 25W INT CALL

e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. 25W INT CALL

■ Channel comments ■ Microphone Lock function

■ Optional voice scrambler operation

[Example]: Programming scrambler code 5.

--Set Mode-- --Set Mode-- --Set Mode--

PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN

■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan

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

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Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 9 [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25

• I f a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri- 34°34.506N 34°34.506N

y Rotate [DIAL] to select “MMSI Check,” push [DIAL•ENTER].

■ MMSI code check

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. --DSC Menu--

■ Position and time programming

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.

e The position information appears. Set your position (lati-

■ Position and time indication ■ GPS information indication

➥ When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with

Now Waiting for ACK

r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

➥ A distress alert contains (default); D Regular call

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the nature of the distress, push

Regardless of a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or

i After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

NOTE: When a base station is selected in step e, the voice

y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- D Transmitting an individual acknowledgement

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.

D Transmitting a group call

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed group

t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the group call.

D Transmitting an all ships call

r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the all ships call.

<CLR˘Exit> --DSC Menu--

r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the position request call.

D Transmitting a position report call

i Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-

D Transmitting a polling request call

D Transmitting a position request reply call

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 6

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired individual address or

Regardless of a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or

t After setting the position data, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set

D Transmitting a position report reply call

When the automatic acknowledgement function is ON (p. 48), --DSC Menu--

D Transmitting a polling request reply call

■ Receiving DSC calls

25W INT D Receiving a distress relay call

D Receiving a distress acknowledgement TAG

D Receiving an individual call D Receiving a group call

u CHANNEL SELECTOR [DIAL•ENTER] o SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] 2

WX•DUAL•U/I/C] one or t Push [16•9] to program the 25W INT CALL

w P ush [16•9] for 1 sec. to 25W INT CALL

e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. 25W INT CALL

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y Rotate [DIAL] to select “MMSI Check,” push [DIAL•ENTER].

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.

e The position information appears. Set your position (lati-

➥ When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with

r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the nature of the distress, push

i After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-

y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- D Transmitting an individual acknowledgement

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired pre-programmed group

t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the group call.

r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the all ships call.

r Push [DIAL•ENTER] to transmit the position request call.

i Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-

q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 6

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired individual address or

t After setting the position data, push [DIAL•ENTER] to set

e R otate [DIAL] to select “O f f s e t T i m e ,” push

--DSC Menu-- t Push [DIAL•ENTER] to set the condition.

e R otate [DIAL] to select “N M E A O u t p u t ,” push

w To return to normal operation, push and hold [HAIL•RX ]

q Push [HAIL•RX ] to enter hailer mode.

w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level

r To return to normal operation, repeat step q.

r R o t a t e [ D I A L ] t o s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d i t e m , p u s h Default: Normal

D Automatic foghorn frequency D Scrambler type

q R emove the 6 screws as shown below and open the

e Install an optional unit (UT-112) to J3 on the AF unit as

q Insert the supplied cable into the external microphone • HM-157

y The completed installation should look like this.