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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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FOREWORD IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver. The IC-M604 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s before using the transceiver. state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this transceiver should provide you with years of trou- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in- ble-free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M604. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M604 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS your IC-M604. D WORD DEFINITION FEATURES Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! ❍ Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement may occur. ❍ Rugged waterproof construction CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of ❍ Large LCD with dot matrix characters NOTE personal injury, fire or electric shock. ❍ Front and rear panel microphone connection ❍ Optional COMMANDMICII™ (HM-157) and COMMANDMICIII™ (HM-162) are available and up to two COMMANDMIC™s can be connected Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR- porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water Spain, Russia and/or other countries. including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the inoperable due to salt crystallization. United States. i IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page ii (1,1)
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver. the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in USING CHANNEL 16 such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con- trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the cho- DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE sen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker. 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...... ” (name of vessel). EXAMPLE 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. “LOCATED AT ...... ” (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. WARNING 6. Give any other information which might facilitate the STICKER rescue.
Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. While lifting up the key cover, push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station. • After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is auto- matically selected. 3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above. ii IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page iii (1,1)
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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW FCC requirements for radio frequency exposure. THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum of 5 me- MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT. WARNINGters (measured from the lowest point of the an- IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR tenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible person- TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO- nel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5 RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO meter distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissi- ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE ble Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels. LIMITS.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must Determining MPE Radius be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA- between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI- Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons SYSTEM. (such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allow- able MPE level set by FCC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 FOREWORD ...... i I DSC address ID ...... 16 3 IMPORTANT ...... i I Position and Time programming ...... 18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ...... i I Position and Time indication ...... 19 4 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...... ii I GPS information indication ...... 19 NOTE ...... ii I Distress call ...... 20 5 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING ...... iii I Transmitting DSC calls ...... 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... iv I Receiving DSC calls ...... 32 6 PRECAUTIONS ...... v I Received messages ...... 36 7 1 OPERATING RULES ...... 1 I DSC Set mode ...... 37 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...... 2 – 6 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ...... 39–42 8 I Panel description ...... 2 I Intercom operation ...... 39 I Function display ...... 4 I Hailer operation ...... 40 9 I Microphone ...... 6 I Automatic foghorn ...... 41 3 BASIC OPERATION ...... 7 – 12 I RX speaker function ...... 42 10 I Channel selection ...... 7 8 SET MODE ...... 43 – 45 I Receiving and transmitting ...... 9 I Set mode programming ...... 43 11 I Call channel programming ...... 10 I Set mode items ...... 43 12 I Microphone lock function ...... 10 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ...... 46 – 53 I Display backlight ...... 10 I Connections ...... 46 I Channel comments ...... 11 I Fuse replacement ...... 47 I AquaQuake water draining function ...... 11 I Supplied accessories ...... 47 I Optional Voice scrambler operation ...... 12 I Antenna ...... 47 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ...... 13 I Mounting the transceiver ...... 48 I Description ...... 13 I MB-75 installation ...... 49 I Operation ...... 13 I Optional unit installation ...... 50 5 SCAN OPERATION ...... 14 – 15 I HM-157/HM-162 installation ...... 51 I Scan types ...... 14 10 TROUBLESHOOTING...... 54 I Setting TAG channels ...... 15 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ...... 55 – 56 I Starting a scan ...... 15 I Specifications ...... 55 6 DSC OPERATION ...... 16 – 38 I Options ...... 56 I MMSI code programming ...... 16 12 CHANNEL LIST ...... 57 iv IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 6:19 PM Page v (1,1)
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al- outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver shock. surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become operate this device under FCC regulations. hot when operating continuously for long periods. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more use by children. than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the trans- BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the optional HM-157 ceiver. COMMANDMICII ™/HM-162* COMMANDMICIII ™ employ water- NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and proof construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the interna- fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, tional standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the trans- the transceiver may be damaged. ceiver or microphone has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. * Equivalent to IPX8 KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the ship’s navigation compass. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper- atures below –4°F (–20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
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OPERATING RULES 1
D PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE 1 • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and Distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio take priority over all others. is not required for safety purposes.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be on another channel. posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio opera- tor may operate a transceiver. • False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun- ishable by law. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and D PRIVACY makes the necessary log entries. • Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law- fully be used in any way. Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy. • Indecent or profane language is prohibited. Radio license for boaters (U.S.A. only) D RADIO LICENSES The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational (1) SHIP STATION LICENSE boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio, EPIRB, and You must have a current radio station license before using the marine radar without having an FCC ship station license. transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not Boaters traveling on international voyages, having an HF licensed. single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite termi- Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government nal, or required to carry a marine radio under any other agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This regulation must still carry an FCC ship station license. For government-issued license states the call sign which is your further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact craft’s identification for radio purposes. Sheet.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Panel description
Speaker Function display (p. 4) !3 t POWER KEY [POWER] (p. 9) ➥Push to turn power ON.
VHF MARINE iM604 ➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. y CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [!•9]6 ➥Push to select Channel 16. (p. 7) ➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 7) •“CALL” appears when call channel is selected. ➥Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter call channel program- U/I/C 9 ming condition when call channel is selected. (p. 10) H/L CH/WX 16 MIC ➥While pushing and holding [H/L], push to enter channel VOL SQL DISTRESS comments programming condition. (p. 11) ➥While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode. (p. 43) u SELECTOR DIAL [SELECTOR] (pgs. 7–9) !2 !1 !0 orei u y t w q Rotate to select the operating channels, set mode con- tents, etc. q CLEAR KEY [CLR] i CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX] Push to cancel the entered function, exit Set mode. (p. 43) ➥Selects and toggles the regular channel and weather w FUNCTION KEY [F] channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 8) ➥ After pushing this key, some keys perform secondary func- While pushing and holding [H/L], push to select one of tion. three channel groups in sequence. (p. 8) •“F” appears when a secondary function can be accessed. • U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups are avail- able. e DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pgs. 20, 22) o Push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 9) Rotate to set the squelch threshold level. r DSC MENU KEY [MENU] (p. 16) Push to toggle the DSC menu ON or OFF.
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!0 TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] ➥ Number input: ‘2’ 2 ➥Push to toggle the output power high or low. (p. 9) ➥ Comment input: ‘2,’ ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C’ ‘a,’ ‘b’ or ‘c’ • Some channels are set to low power only. ➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Tri-watch ➥While pushing and holding this key, some keys perform function ON or OFF. (p. 13) secondary functions. ➥ Number input: ‘3’ !1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 9) ➥ Comment input: ‘3,’ ‘D,’ ‘E,’ ‘F,’ ‘d,’ ‘e’ or ‘f’ Rotate to adjust the audio level. ➥ After pushing [F], push this key then rotate !2 MIC CONNECTOR [SELECTOR] to adjust the brightness of the Connect the supplied microphone only. LCD and key backlight. (p. 10) CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphone here, ➥ Number input: ‘4’ such as the optional COMMANDMIC™s. It may cause ➥ Comment input: ‘4,’ ‘G,’ ‘H,’ ‘I,’ ‘g,’ ‘h’ or ‘i’ damage to the transceiver. ➥ After pushing [F], push to start or stop the scan !3 KEYPAD function. (p. 15) ➥Inputs numeral for channel number input, etc. ➥ Number input: ‘5’ • After inputting the desired channel number, push [ENT]. ➥ Comment input: ‘5,’ ‘J,’ ‘K,’ ‘L,’ ‘j,’ ‘k’ or ‘l’ • Push and hold [0•A] to input ‘A’ for simplex channels. ➥ After pushing [F], push to set the displayed ➥Inputs numeral, alphabet and some symbols for chan- channel as a TAG channel. (p. 15) nel comment input. ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], push for 3 sec. ➥After pushing [F], push to perform the secondary function. to clear or set all TAG channels. (p. 15) • Most of secondary function (except TAG channel setting, At- ➥ tenuator, RX speaker and Auto foghorn functions) can be Number input: ‘6’ ➥ cleared or cancelled when [CLR] is pushed. Comment input: ‘6,’ ‘M,’ ‘N,’ ‘O,’ ‘m,’ ‘n’ or ‘o’ ➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Attenuator ➥ Number input: ‘1’ function ON or OFF. (p. 9) ➥ Comment input: ‘1,’ ‘Q,’ ‘Z,’ ‘q,’ ‘z’ or space •“LOC” appears when the Attenuator is activated. ➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Dualwatch function ON or OFF. (p. 13) 3 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 4 (1,1)
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➥ Number input: ‘7’ I ➥ Comment input: ‘7,’ ‘P,’ ‘R,’ ‘S,’ ‘p,’ ‘r’ or ‘s’ Function display ➥After pushing [F], push to turn the Hailer func- qwert y tion ON or OFF. (p. 40) ➥After pushing [F], push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the RX speaker function ON or OFF. (p. 42) !5 BUSY 25W INT CALL !4 u ➥ LOC RX DUP Number input: ‘8’ !3 SCRAM TAG ➥ Comment input: ‘8,’ ‘T,’ ‘U,’ ‘V,’ ‘t,’ ‘u’ or ‘v’ !2 NORMAL SCAN ➥After pushing [F], push to turn the Automatic i foghorn function ON or OFF. (p. 42) !1 -34°34.506N ➥ Number input: ‘9’ 123°23.236W ➥ Comment input: ‘9,’ ‘W,’ ‘X,’ ‘Y,’ ‘w,’ ‘x’ or ‘y’ !0 UTC 1:10 CALLING o ➥After pushing [F], push to turn the Intercom function ON or OFF. (p. 39) ➥ Number input: ‘0’ q RX SPEAKER INDICATOR (p. 42) ➥ Number input: Push and hold for 1 sec. to edit Appears during the RX speaker mode. ‘A’ for simplex channel. ➥ Comment input: ‘0’ and symbols (‘–’ ‘/’ ‘.’) w POWER INDICATOR (p. 9) ➥After pushing [F], push to activate an optional ➥ “25W” appears when high power is selected. Voice scrambler function. (p. 12) ➥ “1W” appears when low power is selected. • The optional Voice scrambler function cannot be used e on Channel 16 and 70. TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 15) Appears when a TAG channel is selected. ➥ Push to enter the input channel comment, se- lected item, etc. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 8) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. ➥ Push to clear the entered data.
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t CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8) !1 POSITION INDICATOR 2 Indicates whether an U.S.A. “USA,” International “INT,” ➥ Shows the GPS position data. Canadian “CAN” or weather “WX” channel is in use. •“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when the GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position y CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 7, 10) data is held for up to 23.5 hours. Appears when the call channel is selected. •“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours after the position data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours u LOW BATTERY INDICATOR have past. Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC ➥ “No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is or below. connected and no position data is input manually. i CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT !2 SCAN INDICATOR Indicates the selected operating channel number. ➥ “PRI-SCAN 16” appears during Priority scan; o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR “NORMAL SCAN” appears during Normal scan. (p. 15) Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 11) ➥ “DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” ap- pears during Tri-watch. (p. 13) !0 TIME ZONE INDICATOR ➥ Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is !3 SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 12) connected. Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. •“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data when (only when the optional scrambler unit is installed.) the GPS current time data is invalid. !4 •“??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data 4 LOCAL INDICATOR (p. 9) hours after the time data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours Appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON. have past. !5 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 9) ➥ Local “ ” appears when the offset time data is set. ➥ “BUSY” appears when receiving a signal or when the (p. 38) squelch opens. ➥ No Time “ ” appears when no GPS receiver is con- ➥ “TX” appears while transmitting. nected and no time data is input manually.
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I Microphone
q Microphone Speaker
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q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 9) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] ➥ Push either key to change the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 7–9, 43) ➥ Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 15) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] ➥ Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 9) • Some channels are set to low power only. ➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON to toggle the Microphone lock function ON and OFF. (p. 10) 6 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 7 (1,1)
BASIC OPERATION 3
I Channel selection D Channel 16 D Channel 9 (Call channel) 2 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call 3 establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency channel. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual- call channels can be programmed (p. 10) and are used to watch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor store your most often used channel in each channel group for Channel 16. quick recall.
➥ Push [!•6 9] momentarily to select Channel 16. ➥ Push and hold [!•6 9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of ➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting the selected channel group. Channel 16, or rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. •“CALL” and call channel number appear. • Pushing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a • Each channel group may have an independent call channel after channel. programming a call channel. (p. 10) ➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting 25W INT call channel, or rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. 9 TAG • Pushing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a Push 16 channel. 34°34.506N 123°23.236W 25W INT CALL UTC 12:00 CALLING 9 TAG Push 16
for 1 sec. 34°34.506N 123°23.236W Convenient! UTC 12:00 CALLING When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 45), [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed. • The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 15)
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D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels D Weather channels The IC-M604 is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 interna- The IC-M604 has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. tional and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na- be specified for the operating area. tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.) The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel. on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel, • If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] to change during standby on a regular channel or while scanning. (p. 44) the channel group, if necessary. • U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be se- q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. WX lected in sequence. •“ ” appears when a weather channel is selected. WX ALERT e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. • “ ” appears when the weather alert function is turned ON. (p. 44) •“DUP” appears for duplex channels. • Pushing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. Y Z channel. • Pushing the keypad or [ ]/[ ] on the microphone also selects a channel. 25W USA
PushCH/WX once or twice
34°34.506N WX WX ALERT 123°23.236W UTC 12:00 PORT OPR
34°34.506N 34°34.506N H/L CH/WX 123°23.236W 123°23.236W Push + UTC 12:00163.275MHz UTC 12:00163.275MHz
Weather alert is OFF. Weather alert is ON. 25W INT 25W CAN DUP
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I Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CANNOT the transceiver. be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. 3 q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- w Set the audio and squelch levels. mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold ➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. and speak at a normal voice level. ➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears. e While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several y eetuir Microphone times to change the channel group. (p. 8) VHF MARINE iM604 r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel. (pgs. 6, 7, 57) • Pushing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel. • When receiving a signal, “BUSY” appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker. U/I/C 9 16 • Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary. MIC VOL SQL t Push [F], then push [6• LO/DX ] to turn the receive Atten- DISTRESS uator function ON or OFF, if necessary. •“LOC” appears when the receive Attenuator is ON. y Push [H/L] to select the output power if necessary. w rryq e •“25W” or “1W” appears when high or low power is selected, re- spectively. ✔ NOTE for TOT (Time-out Timer) function • Choose low power for short range communications, choose high The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a pre- power for longer distance communications. • Some channels are for low power only. set time period after the transmission starts. u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi- A beep sounds 10 sec. before the TOT function activates, to TOT crophone. indicate the transmission will be shut down and “ ” ap- •“TX” appears. pears on the channel comment indicator. Transmission is not • Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC. possible for 10 sec. after this transmission shut down. i Release [PTT] to receive. 9 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 10 (1,1)
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I Call channel programming I Microphone lock function
Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however, The Microphone lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and you can program the call channel with your most often-used [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac- channels in each channel group for quick recall. cidental channel changes and function access.
q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several ➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., Interna- turn power ON to toggle the Microphone lock function ON tional or Canada) to be programmed. and OFF. w Push and hold [!•6 9] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. •“CALL” and call channel number appear. !6 e Push and hold [ •9] again 25W INT CALL for 3 sec. (until a long beep TAG changes to 2 short beeps) [Y]/[Z] to enter call channel pro- 34°34.506N [HI/LO] gramming condition. 123°23.236W UTC 12:00 CALLING • Channel number starts blink- ing.
r Rotate [SELECTOR] to se- 25W INT CALL lect the desired channel. DUP I t Push [!•6 9] to program the Display backlight displayed channel as the 34°34.506N The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- call channel. 123°23.236W ity under low light conditions. • Push [CLR] to cancel. UTC 12:00 INTL • The channel number stops ➥ F blinking. After pushing [ ], push [3• DIM ] then rotate [SELECTOR] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. Then push [ENT]. • The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
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I Channel comments • Available characters KEY CHARACTERS KEY CHARACTERS Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters each. 1 Q Z q z (space) 6 M N O m n o 3
Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (- . /) 2 A B C a b c 7 P R S p r s and space can be used. 3 D E F d e f 8 T U V t u v q Select the desired channel. • Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. 4 G H I g h i 9 W X Y w x y w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [!6•9] to edit the channel comment. 5 J K L j k l 0 - / . 25W INT • A cursor and the first char- acter start blinking alter- nately. I 34°34.506N AquaQuake water draining function 123°23.236W UTC 12:00PLEASURE__ The IC-M604 uses a new technology to clear water away from the speaker grill: AquaQuake. AquaQuake helps drain e Push the appropriate key several times to enter the de- water away from the speaker housing (water that might oth- sired character. erwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). The IC- • See the table at right for available characters. M604 emits a vibrating noise when this function is being • Rotate [SELECTOR] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone to used. move the cursor. • Push [CE] to clear the channel comment. ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L], turn power ON. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. • A low beep tone sounds while [H/L] key is pushed and held to r Push [ENT] to input and set the comment. drain water, regardless of [VOL] control setting. • The cursor and the character stop blinking. • The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the t Repeat steps q to r to program other channel com- AquaQuake function is activated. ments, if desired. While pushing and holding [PTT] on the optional HM-162, turn power ON to clear water away from the HM-162. 11 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 12 (1,1)
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I Optional Voice scrambler operation D Activating the scrambler function D Programming scrambler codes The optional Voice scrambler provides private communica- There are 32 codes (1 to 32) or 128 codes (0 to 127)* avail- tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you able for programming when an optional scrambler unit is in- must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the func- stalled. In order to understand one another, all transceivers tion, an optional scrambler unit is necessary. See pgs. 45 and in your group must have the same scramble code. This func- 50 for setting the scrambler unit. Ask your dealer for details. tion may not be available depending on dealer setting. *Depends on the installed scrambler unit. The scrambler function automatically turns OFF when Channel 16 or 70 is selected. q While pushing and holding [!•6 9], push [POWER] to enter Set mode. q Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired channel other • Turn power OFF in advance. than Channel 16 and 70. w After the display appears, release [!•6 9]. w Push [F], then push [0• SCRM ] to turn the Voice scram- e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the “Scrambler Code,” bler function ON. push [ENT]. •“SCRAM” appears. r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired scrambler code. e To turn the scrambler function OFF, repeat step w. t Push [ENT] to set and exit the scrambler code item. •“SCRAM” disappears. y Push [CLR], or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “Exit,” then push [ENT] to exit Set mode. [Example]: Programming scrambler code 8.
Push --Set Mode-- --Set Mode-- --Set Mode-- 9 ˘Scan Type Rotate Internal Speaker ≤ Rotate Scrambler Code Scan Timer Contrast ˘5 Select ≤ 16 + POWER WX Alert RF Attenuator 4 Beep Foghorn Frequency 3 to enter Internal Speaker Radio Power 2 ≥ Contrast Scrambler Type Set mode RF Attenuator ≥ to select item. ˘Scrambler Code ≥ to select code.
Select Push Push
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I Description I Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select the desired channel. on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Push [F], then push [1• DUAL ] to start Dualwatch or 3 call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri- [2• TRI ] to start Tri-watch. watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are •“DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” appears dur- 4 operating on another channel. ing Tri-watch. • A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION e To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [CLR] or repeat step w. Call channel [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25
Tri-watch starts. Signal is received on call channel. 25W INT BUSY 25W INT CALL DUP TAG TRI 16 TRI 16
34°34.506N 34°34.506N 123°23.236W 123°23.236W Dualwatch Tri-watch UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE UTC 12:00 CALLING
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch Tri-watch resumes after the Signal received on Channel pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. signal disappears. 16 takes priority. 25W INT BUSY 25W INT • If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch, DUP DUP Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. • To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Tri- TRI 16 TRI 16 watch, push and hold [PTT]. 34°34.506N 34°34.506N 123°23.236W 123°23.236W UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE
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5 SCAN OPERATION
I Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, Normal scan. such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the right page for details.) When the Weather alert function is turned ON, the previously selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 43) scanning. (p. 44)
PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN
CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02
CH 06 CH 16 CH 03 CH 06 CH 03
CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04
Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se- Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG quence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is de- channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan- tected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disap- nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG pears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than channel. Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis- appears.
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I Setting TAG channels I Starting a scan
For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 43) Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several (U.S.A., International and Canada) independently. times to select the channel group, if desired. 5 w Set TAG channels as described at left. q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [CH/WX] several e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. times to select the desired channel group. r Push [F], then push [4• SCN ] to start Priority or Normal w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel. scan. e Push [F], then push [5• TAG ] to set the displayed channel •“PRI-SCAN 16” or “NORMAL SCAN” appears in the display. as a TAG channel. • When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap- •“TAG” appears in the display. pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e. setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.) Y Z •“TAG” disappears. • Rotate [SELECTOR] or push [ ]/[ ] on the microphone to check the scanning TAG channels, to change the scanning di- Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels rection or resume the scan manually. While pushing and holding [H/L], push [5• TAG ] for 3 sec. • A beep tones sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all TAG on Channel 16 during Priority scan. channels setting in the selected channel group. t To stop the scan, push [CLR] or repeat step r. • Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels.
[Example]: Starting a normal scan. Scan starts. When a signal is received Push 25W INT 25W INT BUSY 25W INT DUP DUP DUP TAG then push NORMAL SCAN NORMAL SCAN 34°34.506N 34°34.506N 34°34.506N 123°23.236W 123°23.236W 123°23.236W UTC 12:00 INTL UTC 12:00 UTC 12:00 SAFETY
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6 DSC OPERATION
I MMSI code programming I DSC address ID
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and ID) code can be programmed at power ON. named with up to 10 characters.
This code programming can be performed only twice. D Programming Individual ID q Enter “Add:INDV ID” in DSC Set up menu. q While pushing and holding [MENU], push [POWER] to DSC Menu ➪ Set up ➪ Add:INDV ID enter MMSI code programming condition. (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) • Turn power OFF in advance. w After the display appears, release [MENU]. w Set the individual ID and ID name directly with the keypad. e Enter “MMSI check” in DSC Set up menu. • Edit the 9-digits of the appropriate distress ID directly with the keypad. DSC Menu ➪ Set up ➪ MMSI Check • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) • Push [CE] to clear the ID and name. r Edit the specific MMSI code directly with the keypad. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. --DSC Menu-- Add:Individual ID --DSC Menu-- Input 9 digits MMSI Check ______Input name ______
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D Deleting Individual ID --DSC Menu-- q Enter “DEL:INDV ID” in DSC Set up menu. Add:Group ID DSC Menu ➪ Set up ➪ DEL:INDV ID Input 8 digits 0______(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) Input name ______• When no address ID is programmed, “No ID” is displayed. Push [CLR] to exit.
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I Position and Time programming A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time --DSC Menu-- data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Univer- Input Position sal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. They Latitude __°__.___N Null are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 Longitude ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. __°__.___W Null
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DSC OPERATION 6
I Position and Time indication I GPS information indication
When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- nected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. nected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays pushing and holding [ENT] for 1 sec. the manually entered position and time. --GPS Info-- Push for 1 sec. A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC-M604 is not supplied DATE : JUN/16/2006 from Icom. A GPS receiver with NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 UTC : 12:00 6 POS : 34°34.506N format is required for position and time indication. Ask your 123°23.236W dealer about suitable GPS receivers. COURSE: 261°M SPEED : 18.5kt 25W INT
TAG When connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is 34°34.506N ‘RMC,’ ‘GGA,’ ‘GNS’, ‘GLL’ and ‘VTG.’ 123°23.236W UTC 12:00 CALLING
➥ When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters, the order of input prece- dence is ‘RMC,’ ‘GGA,’ ‘GNS’ and ‘GLL.’ ➥ When sentence formatter ‘RMC’ is received, time indi- cation includes a date. Thus, the “UTC” or “Local” indi- cation is not displayed. ➥ “??” may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually updated after 4 hours.
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6 DSC OPERATION
I Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme- knowledgment call on Channel 70. diate assistance. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR • After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically. SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN Distress Call IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. TX Complete Now Waiting for ACK D Simple call q Confirm no Distress call is being received.
Distress Call
Push for 5 sec.
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r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi- D Regular call crophone. The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- tress call. 25W INT TAG q Enter “Distress Setting” in DSC menu. Received DistressACK DSC Menu➪Distress Setting
When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- nected, steps e and r (Current position/time program- ming) do not appear. Go to step t.
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e The position information appears. Edit your position (lati- t Push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the Distress call. tude and longitude) data directly with the keypad. • While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks. • Push [6•MNO] to edit N; North latitude or [7•PRS] to edit • The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes. S; South latitude. y After transmitting the Distress call, the transceiver waits for • Push [3•DEF] to edit E; East longitude or [9•WXY] to edit an acknowledgment call on Channel 70. W; West longitude. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. min. • Push [CE] to clear the position data. • After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition.
--DSC Menu-- Distress Call Input Position TX Complete Latitude __°__.___N Null Now Waiting for ACK Longitude __°__.___W Null
r After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then edit TAG the current UTC time with the keypad, push [ENT]. After 2 sec. Wait ACK • Edit the digit of the current UTC time directly with the keypad. • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward.
--DSC Menu-- Input UTC Time __:__ Null
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u After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi- I Transmitting DSC calls crophone.
25W INT To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 9) TAG Received DistressACK D Transmitting an Individual call
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e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a desired intership channel y When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, or “Manual Input,” push [ENT]. the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec- automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to ommended order. comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated --DSC Menu-- channel (before enter the DSC menu) with beeps. Select Intership CH 25W INT ˘08 69 77 Received 06 ≥ INDV ACK
Received Unable ACK
Individual Call TX Complete
Now Waiting for ACK
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D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select “Able to Comply” or knowledgement (‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by “Unable to Comply,” push [ENT]. using the on screen prompts (see page 33 for details). You • When “Unable to Comply,” is selected, ‘No reason given’ can also send an acknowledgement through the menu sys- will be transmitted. tem as follows. --DSC Menu-- Select Action q Individual ACK ˘Able to Comply Enter “ ” in DSC menu. Unable to Comply DSC Menu➪Individual ACK 6 (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
•“Individual ACK” item appears after an Individual call is
--DSC Menu-- Select Address John
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D Transmitting a Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal --DSC Menu-- to a specific group only. Select Intership CH ˘08 Group Call 69 q Enter “ ” in DSC menu. 77 DSC Menu➪Group Call 06 ≥
(Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].)
--DSC Menu-- r Select Address Push [ENT] to transmit the Group call. Manual Input • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel ˘Icom becomes clear. Coast station t After the Group call has been transmitted, the following in- dication is displayed.
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D Transmitting an All Ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When e Push [ENT] to transmit the All ships call. you want to announce a message to all ships within range, • Channel 70 is selected and the All ships call is transmitted. use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. r After the All ships call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. q Enter “All Ships Call” in DSC menu. DSC Menu➪All Ships Call All Ships Call (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) TX Complete 6 w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired category, push [ENT]. • Output power of ‘Routine’ category is 1 W (low power) only.
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Transmitting a Position Request call Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a r After the Position Request call has been transmitted, the specific ship’s current position, etc. following indication is displayed.
q Enter “Position Request” in DSC menu. Position Request DSC Menu➪Position Request TX Complete (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) Now Waiting for ACK w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address or “Manual Input,” push [ENT].
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D Transmitting a Position Report call Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce e The position information appears. Edit your position data your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. (latitude and longitude) directly with the keypad. (p. 18) r After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then set q Enter “Position Report” in DSC menu. the current UTC time directly with the keypad, push [ENT]. DSC Menu➪Position Report --DSC Menu-- (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) Position Report Ready w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro- 6 grammed individual address or “Manual Input,” push [ENT]. • The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 16)
Now Waiting for ACK When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- nected, next steps e and r (Current position/time pro-
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D Transmitting a Polling Request call Transmit a Polling Request call when you want to know a e Push [ENT] to transmit the Polling Request call. specific vessel is within communication range. r After the Polling Request call has been transmitted, the fol- lowing indication is displayed. q Enter “Polling Request” in DSC menu. DSC Menu➪Polling Request Polling Request (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) TX Complete w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-pro- Now Waiting for ACK grammed individual address or “Manual Input,” push [ENT].
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D Transmitting a Position Reply call D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report received. call is received.
q Enter “Position Reply” in DSC menu. q Enter “POS Report Reply” in DSC menu. DSC Menu➪Position Reply DSC Menu➪POS Report Reply (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad- w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad- 6 dress or ID code, push [ENT]. dress or ID code, push [ENT]. e Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Report Reply call to When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con- the selected station. nected, next steps e and r (Current position/time pro- t gramming) do not appear. Go to step . D Transmitting a Polling Reply call e The position information appears. Edit your position data Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is (latitude and longitude) directly with the keypad. (p. 18) received. r After editing the position data, push [ENT] to set. Then edit the current UTC time directly with the keypad, push [ENT]. q Enter “Polling Reply” in DSC menu. DSC Menu➪Polling Reply --DSC Menu-- Position Reply Ready (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired individual ad- dress or ID code, push [ENT]. e Push [ENT] to transmit the Polling Reply call to the se-
t Push [ENT] to transmit the Position Reply call to the se- lected station. • Your position data is transmitted, when [ENT] is pushed.
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6 DSC OPERATION
I Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledge- D Receiving a Distress call ment to other ship is received: While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes after receiving • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. the first distress call from a station. ➥ “Received DistressACK” appears in the display, • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. then Channel 16 is automatically selected. • After receiving a second (or repeated) distress call from the same station, the alarm sounds for 1 sec. 25W INT ➥ “Received Distress” appears in the display, then TAG Channel 16 is automatically selected. Received ➥ DistressACK Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may re-
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D Receiving an Individual call 25W INT While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is re- TAG ceived: Received ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the Group received category.
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D Receiving a Geographical Area call D Receiving a Position Request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is (for the area you are in) is received: received: ➥ Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the re- ➥ “Received POS Request” appears in the display. ceived category. ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to ➥ “Received Geographic” appears in the display. the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
25W INT 25W INT
TAG TAG Received Received Geographic POS Request
➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to change D Receiving a Position Report call to the channel specified by the calling station for voice While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is re- communication; push other key to ignore the Geographi- ceived: cal Area call. ➥ “Received POS Report” appears in the display. ➥ Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to the calling station. the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. • After transmitting a reply call, push [ENT] to display the position When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob- information, or push [CLR] to exit the condition. lem with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area 25W INT calls are received, regardless of your position. TAG Received POS Report
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D Receiving a Polling Request call D Receiving a Position Report Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Request call is re- While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call ceived: is received: ➥ “Received POLL REQ” appears in the display. ➥ “Received POS Reply” appears in the display. ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to display the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply call.
25W INT 25W INT TAG TAG 6 Received Received POLL REQ POS Reply
D Receiving a Position Reply call D Receiving a Polling Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Reply call is re- While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Reply call is re- ceived: ceived: ➥ “Received POS Reply” appears in the display. ➥ “Received POLL Reply” appears in the display. ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to display ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CLR] again to exit the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply the condition. call. 25W INT 25W INT TAG TAG Received Received POLL Reply POS Reply
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I Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- D Other messages sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used q Enter “Other” in DSC menu. as an assistance to the logbook. DSC Menu➪Received Calls➪Other D Distress message (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) q Enter “Distress” in DSC menu. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to scroll to the desired message, DSC Menu➪Received Calls➪Distress push [ENT]. (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) • Messages which are blinking have not read. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired message, push --DSC Menu-- Select Message [ENT]. ˘Individual Call • Messages which are blinking have not been read. Group Call Position Replay --DSC Menu-- All Ships Call ≥ Select Message ˘12:15 John
r Push [CLR] to exit the condition or push [CE] to clear the r Push [CLR] to exit the condition or push [CE] to clear the displayed message and returns to DSC menu. displayed message and returns to DSC menu. 36 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 37 (1,1)
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I DSC Set mode
D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 16, 17) D Automatic Acknowledgement D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See p. 17) This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function to ON or OFF. D MMSI Code Check When a position request, position report or polling request call The programmed 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be is received, the transceiver automatically transmits a position checked in DSC Set mode. request reply, position report reply or polling reply call, re- spectively. 6 q Enter “MMSI Check” in DSC Set up menu. q Enter “Auto ACK” in DSC menu. DSC Menu➪Set up➪MMSI Check DSC Menu➪Set up➪Auto ACK (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to turn the automatic acknowledge- --DSC Menu-- ment function ON or OFF. MMSI Check 123456789 --DSC Menu-- Auto ACK ON ˘OFF
e Push [CLR] to exit the condition to DSC set up menu.
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D Offset Time D NMEA Output This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Select an NMEA Output function from List Station, All Station Coordinated) time. or OFF. When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver q Enter “Offset Time” in DSC Set up menu. outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector. DSC Menu➪Set up➪Offset Time (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) q Enter “NMEA Output” in DSC menu. DSC Menu➪Set up➪NMEA Output w Set the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordi- (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) nated) time. • Edit the digit of offset time directly with the keypad. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the NMEA Output function • Push [0• –/.] to edit “-” or “+”, when the cursor is on the first digit. from List Station, All Station or OFF. • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. • List Station : Outputs the position data from the specified ves- • Push [CE] to clear the time data. sels listed on the DSC individual ID screen. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition to DSC set up menu. • All Station : Outputs the position data from all vessels. --DSC Menu-- • OFF : Outputs no position data to external equipment. Input Offset Time 000:00 --DSC Menu-- --DSC Menu-- NMEA Output Input Offset Time ˘List Station +12:00 All Station OFF
No offset time (default)
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I Intercom operation
The optional intercom function allows you to talk to the deck NOTE: The COMMANDMIC™, connected to the [COM- from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMICII™ or COM- MAND MIC-1] connector, is recognized as ‘INTERCOM1,’ MANDMICIII™ is required for intercom operation. and the other side is ‘INTERCOM2.’ Connect the COMMANDMIC™ as described on p. 46. e Push and hold [9• IC ] for more than 1 sec. to emit the in- • Up to two COMMANDMIC™s can be connected simultaneously. tercom beep while holding. • Transmitting is impossible during intercom operation. • The transceiver and the COMMANDMIC™ emit beeps. • The received signal is muted during intercom operation. r Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level 6 into the microphone. 7 q Push [F], then push [9• IC ] to enter intercom mode. •“TALK” or “LISTEN” appears on the caller or listener function • The COMMANDMIC™ power is automatically turned ON, even if display, respectively. the power is OFF. * “ ” or “ ” appears on the HM-157. WAIT When the connected COMMANDMIC™ is one, step w • “ ” appears on the IC-M604 or HM-162 if it is idle. does not appear. Go to step e. • To adjust the IC-M604’s speaker output level, rotate [VOL]. • To adjust the HM-157’s speaker output level, push [Y] or [Z] w Select the desired intercom party, transceiver (RADIO) or after pushing [VOL• DIM PA/RX ] on the HM-157. COMMANDMIC™ (INTERCOM), then push [ENT]*. • To adjust the HM-162’s speaker output level, rotate [SELECTOR]. * Push [LO/DX] ( IC SCR) from the COMMANDMICII™ (HM-157.) Push [LO/DX• IC SCR] from the COMMANDMICIII™ (HM-162.)
25W INT DUP INTERCOM TALK HM-157 ˘INTERCOM1 INTERCOM1 INTERCOM2 HM-157 (listener) IC-M604 (caller)
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t After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through I Hailer operation the speaker. y To return to normal operation, push [CLR] or repeat step The IC-M604 has a 2-way hailer function for voice amplifica- q. tion and reception over a loudspeaker, making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to hear a hailing party. During hailer oper- • While in the intercom mode, the transceiver functions ation, transmitting is impossible and the received signal is (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver muted. is in transmit condition, the intercom function is not avail- Connect an external hailer speaker as described on p. 46. able. • When a DSC call is received, the intercom function is in- q Push [F], then push [7• HAIL ] to enter hailer mode. terrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC calls.’ (p. 32) Push , HAILER • When a WX alert is received, “WX ALERT” blinks and a then push LISTEN beep sounds. The WX alert sounds after the Intercom 15 use is finished. w Push and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone. •“TALK” or “LISTEN” appears on the caller or listener function display, respectivery. • To adjust the hailer level, rotate [SELECTOR]. e After releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through the speaker. r To return to normal operation, push [CLR] or repeat step q. • While in the hailer mode, the transceiver functions (trans- mit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the hailer function is not available. • When a DSC call is received, the hailer function is inter- rupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC calls.’ (p 32) 40 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 41 (1,1)
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I Automatic foghorn
The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this func- until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available tion, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver. for varying conditions. See p. 46 for connection details.
TYPE PATTERN USAGE 5s±1 One 5-second blasts every 120 UNDERWAY Motor vessel underway and making way. seconds. 7 120s 5s±1 Two 5-second blasts (separated Motor vessel underway but stopped (not STOP by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. making way). 2s 120s Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel One 5-second blast followed by 5s±1 1s (underway or anchored), vessel not under two 1-second blasts (each sepa- command, a vessel restricted in her ability SAIL rated by 2 seconds) every 120 to maneuver (underway or at anchor), or a seconds. 2s 120s vessel towing or pushing another ahead. ± One 5-second blast followed by 5s 1 1s three 1-second blasts (each sep- Vessel under tow (manned). TOW arated by 2-seconds) every 120 seconds. 2s 120s
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q Push [F], then push [8• FOG ] to enter auto foghorn mode. I RX speaker function 25W INT The IC-M604 has an RX speaker function. When this func- Push , TAG tion is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the ˘UNDERWAY then push STOP deck or tower via a hailer speaker.
FOGHORN w Rotate [SELECTOR] to adjust the audio output level, push 25W INT 15 [ENT]. Foghorn TAG
SET MODE 8
I Set mode programming I Set mode items Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- D Scan type ceiver’s functions: Scan type, Scan resume timer, Weather The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority alert, Beep tone, Internal speaker, LCD contrast, Attenuation scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected level, Automatic foghorn frequency, Radio power*1, Scram- channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in se- bler type*2, Scrambler code*2 and Favorite channel. quence while monitoring Channel 16. 1 * Appears only when an optional COMMANDMIC™ is connected. --Set Mode-- *2Appears only when an optional scrambler unit is installed. Scan Type Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting. Priority (Default: Normal) ˘Normal 7 q While pushing and holding [!•6 9], push [POWER] to enter Set mode. D 8 • Turn power OFF in advance. Scan resume timer w After the display appears, release [!•6 9]. The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired item, push [ENT]. timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired condition of the until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan item, push [ENT] to set. pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been re- Exit t Push [CLR], or rotate [SELECTOR] to select “ ” then ceived on any other channel than Channel 16. push [ENT] to exit Set mode and returns to normal condition. --Set Mode-- Scan Timer • SET MODE CONSTRUCTION ON (Default: OFF) --Set Mode-- ˘OFF ˘Scan Type Scan Timer WX Alert Beep Internal Speaker Rotate Contrast RF Attenuator Foghorn Frequency Radio Power Scrambler Type Scrambler Code Favorite CH Exit
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D Weather alert --Set Mode-- Internal Speaker A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- ˘ON (Default: ON) fore important weather information. When “ON” is selected, OFF the previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any time during standby or while scanning. When “ON with D WX SCAN” is selected, the weather channels are checked in LCD contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps. sequence during standby or while scanning. The “WX ALERT” indicator blinks until the transceiver is op- --Set Mode-- Contrast erated after the transceiver detects the alert. ˘5 ≤ •“WX ALERT” appears instead of “WX” when the function is set ON. 4 3 (Default: 5) 2 ≥ --Set Mode-- WX Alert
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--Set Mode-- D Scrambler code Foghorn Frequency (Appears when a scrambler unit is installed) ˘400 ≤ 350 When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler 300 (Default: 400) 250 ≥ code can be set depending on dealer setting. When the UT-112 is installed, 32 codes (1 to 32) can be se-
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I Connections
r EXTERNAL MICROPHONE CONNECTORS q [COMMAND MIC-1]/[COMMAND MIC-2] Connects the optional COMMANDMIC™ (HM-157/HM- 162.) w CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphone here, such as the HM-134, may cause damage to the trans- ceiver. e t GPS RECEIVER/EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR r y ➥ Connects a GPS receiver for position and time indica- t tions. • An NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, q ANTENNA CONNECTOR GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. to the transceiver. NMEAOUT (+) SP (+) CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will dam- NMEAOUT (–) SP (–) age the transceiver. NMEAIN (–) NMEAIN (+) w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Transceiver’s rear panel view Connect the supplied microphone only. ➥ Connects a PC or navigation equipment (NMEA0183 CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphones here, ver. 3.01 sentence formatters DSC, DSE compatible) for such as the optional HM-157/HM-162, for they may plotting received other ships position data. cause damage to the transceiver. ➥ Connects an external speaker. e HAILER/FOGHORN CONNECTOR w e r Connects a hailer speaker (30 W nominal at 13.8 V/ 4 Ω). NOTE: Attach the supplied connector covers to , , or t when they are not in use. HAIL (+) HAIL (–) Transceiver’s rear panel view NC 46 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 47 (1,1)
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I Supplied accessories
y DC POWER CONNECTOR The following accessories are supplied Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 13.8 V DC power source. Mounting bracket For mounting bracket CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, cover Knob bolts Flat washers (M5) the connectors with a rubber vulcanising tape as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver. Screws (5×20) Spring washers (M5) Rubber vulcanizing tape MicrophoneMicrophone hanger DC power cable × and screws (3 16) 9 I Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the Warning stickerAccessory connectors Sponges source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged (3 pin, 6 pin) fuse with a new, rated one.
I Antenna
Fuse rating: 10 A A key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is an antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them. 47 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 48 (1,1)
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I Mounting the transceiver
D Using the supplied mounting bracket • OVERHEAD MOUNTING The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or onboard mounting. Sponge* • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. • Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com- pass. *Sponges reduce the vibration effects. These screws are shown See NOTE at left. a mounting example only. NOTE: • MOUNTING ON THE BOARD Not supplied with acces- • Check the installation angle; the function display may not sories. be easy-to-read at some angles. • When mounting the transceiver on the place that is prone to strong vibration, use the supplied sponges between the transceiver and mounting bracket for reducing the effect of the vibration.
Sponge*
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I MB-75 installation
An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for mounting r Attach the clamps on either side of the IC-M604. the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC-M604’s body.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com- pass.
Supplied bolt q Using the attached template, carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the trans- ceiver). w Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below. Clamp 9
t Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in- strument control panel. y Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that the IC-M604 is securely mounted in position as below.
End bolt y
Locking nut t e Attach the 2 supplied bolts (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of the IC-M604. u Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in- strument control panel to its original place. 49 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 50 (1,1)
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I Optional unit installation
CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the w Turn the transceiver upside down, then disconnect the flat transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. cables and Rear mic control (6-pin) from LOGIC board, Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equip- and Front mic control (2-pin) and Volume control (3-pin) ment damage. from AF board. Rear mic Flat cables Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you (6-pin) want to install an optional unit. Volume (3-pin) LOGIC q Remove the 12 screws and open the transceiver. board
AF board
Front mic (2-pin) Flat cable Torque (0.7 N.m)
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I HM-157/HM-162 installation
e Install an optional unit to J3 on the AF board as shown below. Optional unit
J3
AF board HM-157 HM-162 9
The optional HM-157 can be connected to the transceiver di- rectly, as well as via the supplied connection cable for longer r Assemble the units to their original positions. distance remote operation. The connector of the connection cable can be installed into a cabinet, wall, etc., as a built-in plug. CAUTION: • The optional HM-162 should be installed to the transceiver using • When re-assembling the case and tightening the screws, the supplied connection cable. you must keep the specified torque (0.7 N.m). Otherwise the transceiver may be damaged (torque too high) or lose For longer distance remote operation, the optional extension waterproof efficiency (torque too low). cable, OPC-999/OPC-1541* (6 m; 20 ft/connecting between • When unistalling the optional unit, remove it vertically. transceiver and the connection cable), is available, and up to Wiggling the unit from side to side may damage the op- two OPC-999/OPC-1541* can be added. tional unit's connector. *OPC-999 : For the HM-157 OPC-1541 : For the HM-162 Do not connect the HM-157 to the OPC-1541, and the HM- 162 to the OPC-999/OPC-1000. 51 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 52 (1,1)
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q Insert the supplied cable (or HM-157 without the cable) t Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as into the [COMMAND MIC-1] or [COMMAND MIC-2] con- shown below. nector and tighten the cable nut as shown below. • Up to two COMMANDMIC™s can be connected simultaneously. • HM-157 • The HM-157 and HM-162 can be used together. Mounting base Nut
Gasket [COMMAND MIC-2]
Screw holes Cap (approx. 2 (d) mm; 3 32″) Completed
• HM-162 [COMMAND MIC-1] Mounting base Nut
w To use the supplied cable as a wall socket, perform the fol- lowing steps. e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. Gasket r Drill holes at these marks. Screw holes Cap (approx. 2 (d) mm; 3 32″) Completed
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HM-162 HM-157
Mounting base Mounting base
9
Nut Nut Gasket Gasket Cap Cap
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver. pgs. 46, not turn ON. 47 No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too high. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. p. 9 • Volume level is too low. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. p. 9 • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Drain water from the speaker. p. 11 • Internal speaker is turned OFF. • Turn the internal speaker ON in set mode. p. 44 Sensitivity is low. • The Attenuator is activated. • Push [6• LO/DX ] after pushing [F] to turn p. 9 the function OFF. Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are programmed for low • Change channels. pgs. 7, ble, or high power can power or receive only in regulations. 8, 57 not be selected. • The output power is set to low. • Push [H/L] to select high power. p. 9 Scan does not start. • TAG channel is not programmed. • Set the desired channels as TAG channels. p. 15 No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode. p. 44 • The squelch is open. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. p. 9 Receive signal cannot • Optional voice scrambler is turned OFF. • Turn the optional voice scrambler ON. pgs. 12, be understood. • Scramble code is not set correctly. • Reset the scramble code. 45 Distress call cannot be • MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro- • Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 16 transmitted. grammed.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11
I Specifications D General D Receiver • Frequency coverage : TX 156.025–157.425 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne RX 156.050–163.275 MHz • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.22 µV (typical) • Mode : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) 0.22 µV (typical) (CH 70 receiver) • Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high (25 W) 5.5 A • Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.32 µV Max. audio 1.5 A • Spurious response : More than 80 dB • Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% • Intermodulation : More than 80 dB (negative ground) • Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 80 dB • Frequency stability : ±5 ppm • Hum and noise : More than 40 dB • Operating temp. range : –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F • Audio output power : 5.0 W (typical) at 10% distortion • Antenna impedance : 50 Ω nominal with a 4 Ω load • Input impedance (MIC) : 2 kΩ • Output impedance (audio) : 4 Ω All stated specifications are subject to change without • Dimensions : 220(W) × 110(H) × 109.4(D) mm notice or obligation. 10 (Projections not included) 8 21⁄32(W) × 4 11⁄32(H) × 4 5⁄16(D) in • Weight : Approx. 1400 g; 3.09 lb 11 D Transmitter • RF output power : 25 W and 1 W • Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modulation • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz • Spurious emissions : Less than –70 dBc • Adjacent channel power : More than 70 dB • Audio harmonic distortion : Less than 10% (at 1 kHz, 60% deviation) • Residual modulation : More than 40 dB • Audio frequency response : +1 to –3 dB of 6 dB/octave range from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz
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D Dimensions I Options
• MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT For mounting the transceiver to a panel. • HM-157 COMMANDMICII ™ External microphone-type controller. Provides optional inter- com operation. 6 m (20 feet) microphone cable and mount- ing base included. Black and white colors are available. Do not connect the HM-157 to the OPC-1541. • HM-162 COMMANDMICIII ™ External microphone-type controller. Provides optional inter- com operation. 6 m (20 feet) microphone cable and mount- ing base included. Black and white colors are available. Do not connect the HM-162 to the OPC-999/OPC-1000. • OPC-999 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM- 157 COMMANDMICII ™. Up to 2 OPC-999 can be connected. (18 m; 60 feet maximum) Unit: mm (inch) • OPC-1541 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for optional HM- 162 COMMANDMICIII ™. Up to 2 OPC-1541 can be connected. (18 m; 60 feet maximum) • UT-112 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT Ensures private communications. 32 codes are available. Not available in some countries. • OPC-1000 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m (20 feet) microphone extension cable for the supplied mi- crophone. 56 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 57 (1,1)
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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 6969 69 156.475 156.475 8787 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 7171 71 156.575 156.575 8888 88 157.425 162.025 03A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 7272 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425 04 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 7373 73 156.675 156.675 04A 156.200 156.200 23A 157.150 157.150 7474 74 156.725 156.725 05 156.250 160.850 2424 24 157.200 161.800 75*1 75*1 75*1 156.775 156.775 05A 05A 156.250 156.250 2525 25 157.250 161.850 76*1 76*1 76*1 156.825 156.825 0606 06 156.300 156.300 25b Rx only 161.850 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.875 07 156.350 160.950 2626 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.525 07A 07A 156.350 156.350 2727 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.925 0808 08 156.400 156.400 2828 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.575 0909 09 156.450 156.450 28b Rx only 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 1010 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.625 1111 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.025 11 1212 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675 Frequency (MHz) WX channel 13*2 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 Transmit Receive 12 1414 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 1616 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 8484 84 157.225 161.825 6 RX only 162.500 19 156.950 161.550 65A65A 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 8585 85 157.275 161.875 8 RX only 161.650 2020 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A66A 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 8686 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. 57 IC-M604-1.qxd 06.7.20 5:55 PM Page 58 (1,1)
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