Im502a FOREWORD IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM502A FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC- READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL M502A VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the trans- with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsman- ceiver. ship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains important safety and operating in- We want to take a couple of moments of your time to structions for the IC-M502A. thank you for making the IC-M502A your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and devel- opment went into the design of your IC-M502A. CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE D FEATURES THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to ❍Standard 4″×6″ flush mount design water including salt water, otherwise, the keys and switches may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. ❍Built-in DSC meets RTCM SC101 require- ment Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks ❍Rugged waterproof construction of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other coun- ❍NMEA Input/Output tries. COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states. ❍Optional COMMANDMIC® is connectable i 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 Ch 16. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con- USING CHANNEL 16 trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the cho- DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE sen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. (p. 42) 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel) EXAMPLE 3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9- digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position) 5. The nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Ch 70. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. While lifting up the switch cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station. •Channel 16 is automatically selected. 3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as at above. ii 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 minimum MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT. WARNING of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR the antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO- personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance esti- SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING mated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Per- ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE missible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels. LIMITS. For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must Determining MPE Radius be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA- between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI- Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons SYSTEM. (such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allow- able MPE level set by FCC. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 FOREWORD ............................................. i 6 DSC OPERATION .............. 14–35 10 TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 48 3 IMPORTANT .............................................. i I MMSI code programming ............. 14 11 CHANNEL LIST ........................ 49 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................... ii I DSC individual ID ......................... 14 4 NOTE ........................................................ ii I Position and Time programming ... 16 12 SPECIFICATIONS AND RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ............... iii I Position/Time indication ................ 17 OPTIONS ........................... 50–51 5 I TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... iv I Distress call .................................. 18 Specifications ............................... 50 I 6 PRECAUTION .......................................... v I Transmitting DSC calls ................. 21 Options ......................................... 51 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................... v I Receiving DSC calls ..................... 29 13 HM-127 REMOTE-CONTROL 7 1 OPERATING RULES .................. 1 I Received messages ..................... 32 MICROPHONE ................... 52–66 I DSC Set mode .............................. 34 I 8 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION........... 2–5 Panel description .......................... 52 I Function display ............................ 54 I Front panel ..................................... 2 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS .......... 36–37 9 I Channel selection ......................... 56 I Function display .............................. 4 I Intercom operation ........................ 36 I Receiving and transmitting ........... 57 I Microphone...................................... 5 I Microphone lock function .............. 37 10 I 8 SET MODE ........................ 38–41 Lock functions ............................... 58 3 BASIC OPERATION ............ 6–10 I Display backlighting ...................... 58 11 I I Set mode programming ................ 38 Channel selection ........................... 6 I Monitor function ............................ 59 I I Set mode items ............................. 39 12 Receiving and transmitting ............. 8 I RF attenuator function .................. 59 I Call channel programming .............. 9 9 CONNECTIONS AND I Call channel programming ............ 59 I 13 Channel comments ......................... 9 MAINTENANCE ................. 42–47 I Optional Voice scrambler operation .. 60 I Optional Voice scrambler operation .. 10 I Supplied accessories .................... 42 I Dualwatch/Tri-watch operation ..... 60 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ......... 11 I Antenna ........................................ 42 I Starting a scan .............................. 61 I Description .................................... 11 I Fuse replacement ......................... 42 I Setting tag channels ..................... 61 I Operation ...................................... 11 I Cleaning ....................................... 42 I Set mode programming ................ 62 I Connections .................................. 43 I 5 SCAN OPERATION ........... 12–13 Intercom operation ........................ 63 I Mounting the transceiver .............. 44 I I Scan types .................................... 12 Channel comments ....................... 63 I Optional unit installation ............... 46 I I Setting tag channels ..................... 13 HM-127 supplied accessories ...... 64 I Dimensions ................................... 47 I I Starting a scan .............................. 13 Installation .................................... 65 TEMPLATE iv PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric hot when operating continuously for long periods. shock. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- use by children. pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and optional HM-127 em- operate this device under FCC regulations. ploy waterproof construction, which corresponds to JIS wa- NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more terproof specification, Grade 7 (1 m/30 min.). However, once than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the trans- the transceiver or microphone has been dropped, water- ceiver. proofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. KEEP the transceiver

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