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M424 M424G Instruction Manual 04 05 2017
M424 M424G Instruction Manual 04 05 2017
IC-M423G
PREFACE IMPORTANT
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art before using the transceiver.
technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product
should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
DDFEATURES for the transceiver.
❍ Simple operation with large keys
❍ Easy to hear speaker
❍ Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement
❍ Rugged waterproof construction
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
❍ Optional COMMANDMICIV™ (HM-195)
❍ Easy to make an individual DSC calls using the optional WORD DEFINITION
MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
RWARNING!
❍ Built-in GPS * shock may occur.
*For only IC-M423G and IC-M424G. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR- NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwa-
ter, and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's
keys, switches and controllers may become unusable, due
to salt crystallization. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the
Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:
NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears • Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earth-
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water) quakes, storms, floods, lightnings, or other natural disas-
cloth, then, dry it before operating. ters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the • The use of Icom transceiver with any equipment that is not
case or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the trans- manufactured or approved by Icom.
i ceiver has been dropped.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY INSTALLATION NOTE
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and Installation:
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. The installation of this equipment should be made in such a
manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic
USING CHANNEL 16 field exposure limits. (1999/519/EC)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” The maximum RF power available from this device is 25
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible
3. Say your call sign or other description of the vessel (AND for maximum efficiency and the installation height should be
9 digit DSC ID if you have one). at least 1.4 meters above any accessible position. In the case
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position). where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height,
5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the res- for long periods if any person is within a distance of 1.4 me-
cue. ters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touch-
ing the antenna.
Or, make your Distress call using digital selective calling on It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of 3 dB
Channel 70. are used. If higher gain antenna are required then please
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recom-
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE mendations.
1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] Operation:
for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then one The exposure to RF electromagnetic field is only applicable
long beep. when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally
2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving
station. and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum
• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is auto- necessary.
matically selected. Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated
3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate informa- (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
tion as listed above. Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
COMMANDMIC is a registered trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Ja-
pan and the United States.
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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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1
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO
2
Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES
exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXI- 3
radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle MALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT DE
dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être fixée RF SUPÉRIEURE À L'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE 4
à une distance minimale de 5 mètres (mesurée FIXÉE PAR LA FCC.
AVERTISSEMENT
depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne) verticale- L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO EST RESPONSABLE D'ASSURER QUE
5
ment au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le personnel qui peut LES LIMITES D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE SOIENT 6
s'y trouver. Il s'agit de la distance de sécurité minimale prévue pour RESPECTÉES EN TOUT TEMPS PENDANT LA TRANSMISSION
satisfaire aux exigences de conformité en matière d'exposition aux RADIO. L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO DOIT S'ASSURER QU'AUCUNE 7
RF. Cette distance de 5 mètres est établie en fonction de l'exposition PERSONNE PRÉSENTE NE SE SITUE À L'INTÉRIEUR DU RAY-
maximale admissible sécuritaire de 3 mètres établie par la FCC, à ON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE.
8
laquelle on ajoute la hauteur d'un adulte (2 mètres); cette distance 9
convient pour tous les navires. Établir le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible
ON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMIS- 10
Dans le cas des embarcations sans structure convenable, l'antenne SIBLE EST D'ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPULÉ DANS LE BUL-
doit être fixée de façon à maintenir une distance minimale de 1 mètre LETIN OET 65 DE LA FCC. CETTE DISTANCE ESTIMÉE TIENT 11
verticalement entre cette antenne (mesurée depuis son point le plus COMPTE D'UN SYSTÈME INSTALLÉ SUR UN NAVIRE UTILISANT 12
bas) et la tête de toute personne présente; toutes les personnes LA PUISSANCE MAXIMALE DE LA RADIO ET DES ANTENNES
présentes doivent se tenir à l'extérieur d'un rayon d'exposition maxi- DONT LE GAIN MAXIMAL EST DE 9dBi. 13
male admissible de 3 mètres.
14
Ne pas émettre à l'aide de la radio et de l'antenne lorsque des
personnes se trouvent à l'intérieur du rayon d'exposition maximale
15
admissible de cette antenne, à moins que ces personnes (comme 16
le conducteur ou l'opérateur radio) ne soient protégées du champ
de l'antenne par un écran métallique relié à la masse. Le rayon
d'exposition maximale admissible équivaut à la distance minimale
que cette personne doit maintenir entre elle et l'axe de l'antenne pour
éviter une exposition aux RF supérieure au niveau d'exposition maxi-
male admissible fixé par la FCC.
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FCC INFORMATION NOTE
• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the USA version
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the transceiver.
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con-
protection against harmful interference when the equipment trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the chosen
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com- EXAMPLE
munications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re-
quired to correct the interference at his own expense.
CLASSE A:
Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites fixées
pour un appareil numérique de classe A, conformément au point
15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces limites sont définies de façon à
fournir une protection raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable
lorsque cet appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial.
Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de
fréquence radio. S'il n'a pas été installé conformément aux instruc-
tions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les com-
munications radio.
L'utilisation de cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle peut provo-
quer un brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas l'utilisateur sera tenu de
corriger la situation à ses frais.
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s
surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow- clean with a soft, dry cloth.
er source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V DC. This
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver. DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea-
son.
RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable po-
larity when connecting to a power source. This could damage BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
the transceiver. hot when operating continuously for long periods of time.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between use by children.
the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If
an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver BE CAREFUL! The transceiver and the optional HM-195
may be damaged. commandmicIV™ meet IPX7* requirements for waterproof
protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped,
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of pos-
lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
sible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power * Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads, and AF
souce and antenna before a storm. Out leads.
CAUTION: NEVER place the transceiver where normal For USA only
operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
cause bodily injury. pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away operate this device under FCC regulations.
from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
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PRÉCAUTIONS
RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS connecter l’emetteur- MAINTENIR l'émetteur-récepteur et le microphone à au
recepteur a une alimentation CA au risque de provoquer un in- moins 1 mètre du compas de route magnétique du navire.
cendie ou un choc electrique.
NE PAS utiliser ou placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des
RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS brancher l'émetteur- zones où la temperature est inférieure à –20° (–4°F) ou
récepteur à une source d'alimentation de plus de 16 V CC, supérieure à +60° (+140°F) ou dans des zones soumises
comme une source de 24 V CC. Cela pourrait causer un in- au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau de bord.
cendie ou endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.
NE PAS nettoyer l'appareil avec des solvants agressifs tels
RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS inverser la po- que benzène ou alcool, susceptibles d'endommager les sur-
larité du câble d'alimentation CC en le branchant à la source faces exposées du boîtier. En cas de dépôt de poussière ou
d'alimentation. Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur-récepteur. de salissures sur l'émetteur-récepteur, il faut l'essuyer avec
chiffon doux et sec.
RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS sectionner le câble
d'alimentation CC entre la prise CC de la face arrière de NE PAS démonter ou modifier l'émetteur-récepteur pour
l'émetteur-récepteur et le porte-fusible. L’émetteur-récepteur quelque raison que ce soit.
peut être endommagé par la suite en cas de connexion inap-
propriée.
ATTENTION! La face arrière de l’émetteur-récepteur
chauffe en cas d’utilisation continue sur une longue durée.
RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS utiliser l'émetteur-
Placer l’émetteur-récepteur hors de portée des enfants pour
récepteur durant un orage. Cela risquerait de provoquer un
éviter toute utilisation inopinée.
choc électrique, un incendie ou d'endommager l'émetteur-
récepteur. Toujours débrancher la source d'alimentation et ATTENTION! L'émetteur-récepteur et l'accessoire option-
l'antenne avant une tempête. nel commandmicIVMC répondent aux exigences de l'indice
d'étanchéité IPX7*. Cependant, cette etancheite n’est plus
MISE EN GARDE: NE JAMAIS installer l’émetteur-
garantie apres une chute de l’appareil en raison des fissures
récepteur à un emplacement où il pourrait gêner le fonc-
du boitier ou des dommages au joint d’etancheite et autres
tionnement normal du navire ou provoquer des blessures
dommages eventuels consecutifs a un tel incident.
corporelles.
* À l'exception du connecteur d'alimentation CC, des fils d'entrée ou
vii de sortie NMEA et des fils de sortie de fréquences audio.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
2
PREFACE............................................................................... i 4 BASIC OPERATION.................................................11–18
IMPORTANT........................................................................... i ■■ Selecting a Channel....................................................11
3
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i ■■ Receiving and transmitting..........................................14 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.................................................. ii ■■ Adjusting the volume and squelch levels....................15
5
INSTALLATION NOTE........................................................... ii ■■ Entering a Call channel data.......................................16
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING........................................... iii ■■ Entering a Channel name...........................................16 6
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO....... iv ■■ Microphone Lock function...........................................17 7
FCC INFORMATION............................................................. v ■■ Adjusting the Backlight level.......................................18
NOTE..................................................................................... v ■■ Using the AquaQuake water draining function............18 8
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................... vi 5 SCAN OPERATION..................................................19–20 9
PRÉCAUTIONS................................................................... vii ■■ Scan types..................................................................19 10
1 OPERATING RULES........................................................1 ■■ Setting Favorite channels............................................20
■■ Starting a scan............................................................20 11
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION.................................................2–8
■■ Front panel....................................................................2 6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH.............................................21 12
■■ Function display............................................................5 ■■ Description..................................................................21 13
■■ Softkey function.............................................................7 ■■ Operation....................................................................21
■■ Speaker Microphone.....................................................8 14
3 PREPARATION..........................................................9–10 15
■■ Entering the MMSI code...............................................9 16
■■ Entering the ATIS code
(For Dutch and German version transceivers)............10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
7 DSC OPERATION....................................................22–70 10 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE...................84–90
■■ DSC address ID .........................................................22 ■■ Connections................................................................84
■■ Entering position and time..........................................25 ■■ Antenna.......................................................................86
■■ Making a Distress call.................................................26 ■■ Fuse replacement.......................................................86
■■ Making DSC calls........................................................32 ■■ Cleaning......................................................................86
■■ Receiving DSC calls...................................................55 ■■ Supplied accessories..................................................86
■■ Transmitted Call log....................................................62 ■■ Mounting the transceiver.............................................87
■■ Received Call log........................................................63 ■■ MB-132 installation.....................................................88
■■ DSC Settings..............................................................65 ■■ Microphone installation...............................................89
■■ Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder...69 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS..........................91–92
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS................................................71–73 ■■ Specifications..............................................................91
■■ Using the Intercom......................................................71 ■■ Options........................................................................92
■■ Using the RX Speaker................................................72 12 CHANNEL LIST..............................................................93
■■ Using the PA (Public Address)....................................72
13 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................94
■■ Using the Horn............................................................73
14 TEMPLATE.....................................................................95
9 MENU SCREEN OPERATION.................................74–83
■■ Using the Menu screen...............................................74 15 INFORMATION...............................................................97
■■ Menu screen items......................................................75 ■■ Country code list.........................................................97
■■ Radio Settings items...................................................76 ■■ Disposal......................................................................97
■■ Configuration items.....................................................78 INDEX..................................................................................98
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OPERATING RULES 1
1
DDPriorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to call priorities, A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license 2
and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
3
calls take priority over all others. is not required for safety purposes.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating 4
on another channel. If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, only a
5
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. 6
DDPrivacy 7
• Information overheard, but not intended for you, cannot law- However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
fully be used in any way. if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and 8
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited. makes the necessary log entries.
9
DDRadio licenses A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu- 10
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a
You may require a current radio station license before using radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not 11
the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be 12
not licensed, but required to be. thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
13
If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate govern- 14
ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application.
This government-issued license states the call sign which is 15
your craft’s identification for radio purposes. 16
1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■■Front panel
Speaker q Function display (p. 5) w e r UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [∫•CH]/[√•CH]
➥➥ Push to select the operating channels, Menu items,
Menu settings, and so on. (pp. 14, 74)
➥➥ While scanning, push to check Favorite channels,
r change the scanning direction or manually resume a
scan. (p. 20)
t
y t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR] (pp. 9, 16, 74)
Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ-
u
ous screen.
2
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
1
i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] Channel/Weather channel [ ]* (pp. 11, 13) 2
➥➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 11) Push to selects and toggles the regular channel and 3
➥➥ Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 11) Weather channel.
• “CALL” is displayed when the Call channel is selected. *For only USA and Australian version transceivers. 4
➥➥ When the Call channel is selected, hold down for 3 sec- 5
onds to enter Call channel entry mode. (p. 16) Channel [ ]* (p. 11)
Push to select a regular channel. 6
o SOFTKEYS * For only IC-M423 and IC-M423G except for Australian version
transceivers. 7
Desired functions as described below can be assigned in
the Menu screen. Public address [ ] (p. 72) 8
Distress Call [ ] (For only USA version transceivers.) Push to enter the PA (Public Address) mode. 9
Push to enter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC menu to se- RX Speaker [ ] (p. 72) 10
lect the nature of the call, and then to make a call. Push to turn the RX Speaker mode ON or OFF.
DSC [ ] (For only USA version transceivers.)
11
Horn [ ] (p. 73)
Push to enter the DSC menu to compose a DSC call. Push to enter the Horn mode. 12
Scan [ ] (p. 20) Intercom [ ] (p. 71) 13
Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan. Push to enter the Intercom mode. 14
Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 21) LO/DX [ ]* (p. 14) 15
➥➥ Push to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch. Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF.
➥➥ Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is ac- • “LOCAL” is displayed when the Attenuator function is ON.
16
tivated. *For only USA and Australian version transceivers.
High/Low [ ] (p. 14) AquaQuake [ ] (p. 18)
Push to set the power to high or low. Holding down to activate the AquaQuake to clear water
• Some channels are set to only low power. away from the speaker grill.
3
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
o i
4
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■■Function display 1
2
q w e r t y u i o !0 r CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 12)
➥➥ Shows which channel group is selected, INT, USA,
3
CAN, ATIS or DSC, depending on the version. 4
➥➥ “WX” is displayed when the weather channel is select-
!9 !1
ed.* 5
!8 !2 6
*For only USA and Australian version transceivers.
!7 !3
t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 11) 7
!6 !4 Displayed when the Call channel is selected.
!5
8
y DUPLEX ICON (p. 12)
Displayed when a duplex channel is selected.
9
q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (p. 14) u FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 20)
10
➥➥ “ ” is displayed when receiving a signal or when
the squelch is open.
Displayed when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected. 11
➥➥ “ ” is displayed while transmitting. i MESSAGE ICON (p. 63) 12
Blinks when there is an unread DSC message.
w POWER ICON (p. 14) 13
➥➥ “25W” is displayed when high power is selected. o GPS ICON
➥➥ “1W” is displayed when low power is selected. ➥➥ Stays ON when the built-in GPS receiver* or an exter- 14
nal GPS receiver is receiving valid position data. 15
e RX SPEAKER ICON (p. 72) *For only IC-M423G and IC-M424G.
Displayed while in the RX Speaker mode. ➥➥ Blinks when searching for valid position data. 16
!0 SWITCH ICON (p. 66)
Displayed when the “CH 16 SWITCH” in DSC Settings is
set to OFF.
5
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■■Softkey function 1
2
!7 POSITION INDICATOR Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys. When a
➥➥ Shows the current position when position data is re- key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed above the
3
ceived, or the position is manually entered. softkey, as shown below. 4
• When the GPS position is invalid, “??” may blink every 2 sec-
onds instead of position. The last position is held for only DDSoftkey function selection 5
23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” is displayed.
• “ ??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of position, after 4
When “Ω” or “≈” is displayed beside the key icon, sequentially 6
pushing [Ω]/[≈] displays the previous or the next key function
hours* have passed from the time when the position is manu-
that is assigned to the softkey. 7
ally entered. The manually entered position is held for only 23.5
hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” is displayed. 8
*3 hours and 59 minutes for USA version.
➥➥ “NO POSITION” is displayed when no GPS receiver is
9
connected, and no position is manually entered. 10
!8 SCAN INDICATOR Push Push 11
➥➥ “SCAN 16” is displayed during a Priority scan; “SCAN”
is displayed during a Normal scan. (p. 20) 12
➥➥ “DUAL 16” is displayed during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” is 13
displayed during Tri-watch. (p. 20) *
*Push this key to start 14
!9 LOCAL ICON* (p. 14) and stop scan.
Displayed when the Attenuator function is turned ON. 15
*For only USA and Australian version transceivers.
16
The order of the key icons may differ, depending on the
version or presetting.
7
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
w
r
e
IC-M423G/IC-M424G IC-M423/IC-M424
q PTT [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 14)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
Push either key to check Favorite channels, change scan-
ning direction or manually resumes a scan. (pp. 14, 20)
8
PREPARATION 3
■■Entering the MMSI code 1
The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self rrRepeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
2
ID) code can be entered at power ON. ttAfter entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically 3
selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
This initial code setting can be made only once. yyThe “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed.
4
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer 5
or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been en-
tered, the following steps are not necessary. 6
7
qqHold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power.
• Three short beeps sound, and “NO DSC MMSI” is displayed. 8
wwPush [ENT] to start the MMSI code entry. 9
• Push [CLEAR] twice to cancel the entry, and go to the normal uuEnter your MMSI code again for confirmation.
• Enter in the same way as steps e through t.
operating screen. In this case, the transceiver cannot make a
iiWhen your MMSI code entry is successfully completed,
10
DSC call. To enter the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn
it ON again. the screen as shown below is briefly displayed. 11
eeEnter your MMSI code in the following way: • After that, the normal operating screen is displayed.
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [∫]/[√]/[Ω]/[≈].
12
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. 13
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial. 14
15
16
The entered MMSI code can be checked in the MENU screen.
(p. 74)
■■Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German version transceivers)
The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification Sys- rrRepeat step e to enter all 10 digits.
tem) code can be entered at power ON. ttAfter entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically
selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
This initial code setting can be made only once. yyThe “ATIS CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed.
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer
or distributor. If your ATIS code has already been en-
tered, the following steps are not necessary.
10
BASIC OPERATION 4
■■Selecting a Channel 1
DDChannel 16 DDCall 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 Du- Call channel data can be entered. The channels used to 4
alwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor store your most often used channel in each channel group, 5
Channel 16. for quick recall. (p. 16)
6
➥➥ Push [16/C] to select Channel 16. ➥➥ Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of 7
➥➥ Push [CH/WX]* to return to the screen displayed before the selected channel group.
you selected Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an op- • “CALL” and the Call channel number is displayed. 8
erating channel. • Each channel group has an independent call channel after entry.
(p. 16)
9
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M423/IC-
M423G except for Australian version. ➥➥ Push [CH/WX]* to return to the screen displayed before 10
you selected Call channels, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an
operating channel. 11
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M423/IC- 12
M423G except for Australian version.
13
14
15
16
11
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12
BASIC OPERATION 4
1
DDSelecting a Weather channel
(For only USA and Australian version transceivers) 2
The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for 3
monitoring broadcasts from NOAA. (National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration) 4
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone
5
on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. (p. 19)
6
qqPush [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel.
• “WX” is displayed when a weather channel is selected.
7
• “WX ” is displayed when the Weather Alert function is ON. 8
(p. 77)
wwPush [∫]/[√] to select a channel. 9
• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel.
10
11
12
13
When weather alert is OFF.
14
15
16
13
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14
BASIC OPERATION 4
y r r y
IC-M423G/IC-M424G IC-M423/IC-M424 The desired function can be assigned to Dial. See page 79
for details.
15
4 BASIC OPERATION
tt
Push [ENT] to save the displayed channel as the Call
channel.
• Push [CLEAR] to cancel.
16
BASIC OPERATION 4
17
4 BASIC OPERATION
18
SCAN OPERATION 5
■■Scan types 1
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scan- 2
wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan ning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop 3
and a Normal scan. scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer
to the next page for details.) 4
When the Weather Alert function* is ON, the weather channel 5
is also checked while scanning. (p. 77) Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p. 76)
*For only USA and Australian version transceivers. 6
NORMAL SCAN 7
PRIORITY SCAN
CH 01 CH 02 8
CH 01 CH 02
9
10
WX* CH 03
WX* CH 16 CH 03 11
12
CH 05 CH 04
CH 05 CH 04 13
*When the weather alert function is activated.
*When the weather alert function is activated. (For only USA and Australian version transceivers.) 14
(For only USA and Australian version transceivers.)
The Normal scan, like the Priority scan, sequentially 15
The Priority scan sequentially searches through all Favor- searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike 16
ite channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is the Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set
detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal as a Favorite channel.
disappears. When a signal is detected on a channel other
than Channel 16, the scan becomes a Dualwatch until the
signal disappears.
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5 SCAN OPERATION
Push
[SCAN]
20
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH 6
■■Description ■■Operation 1
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving qqSelect Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 76) 2
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the wwPush [Y]/[Z] to select the desired operating channel. 3
Call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch and eePush [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan.
Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you • “DUAL 16” is displayed during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” is displayed 4
during Tri-watch.
are operating on another channel.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
5
rrTo cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again. 6
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
7
Call channel [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25. 8
Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 88 Ch 16 Ch 88 Ch 75
Signal is received on 9
Tri-watch starts. Call channel.
10
11
Dualwatch Tri-watch 12
13
• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch and Tri-
watch pause on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. 14
Tri-watch resumes after the Signal received on Channel
• If a signal is received on the Call channel during Tri-watch, signal disappears. 16 takes priority. 15
Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during a Dualwatch or 16
Tri-watch scan, hold down [PTT].
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7 DSC OPERATION
■■DSC address ID
DDEntering an Individual ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned ttAfter entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
a name of up to 10 characters. •The ID name entry screen is displayed.
wwPush [ADD].
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” entry screen is displayed.
yy Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way:
• Select a desired character using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial.
• Push [123], [!$?], or [ABC] to select a character group.
uuAfter entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using Dial, or
[Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
eeEnter a desired individual ID in the following way:
• The “INDIVIDUAL ID” list screen is displayed.
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial.
The first digit is specified as ‘0,’ and the second digit is
other than ‘0’ for a Group ID.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
iiPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
rrRepeat step e to enter all 9 digits.
22
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDEntering a Group ID 2
qqEnter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ttAfter entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. 3
• Group ID name entry screen is displayed.
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID 4
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
5
wwPush [ADD].
• The “GROUP ID” entry screen is displayed. 6
7
yy Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: 8
• Select a desired character using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. 9
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push 10
[ENT] or Dial.
eeEnter a desired group ID in the following way:
• Push [123], [!$?], or [ABC] to select a character group. 11
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. uuAfter entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using Dial, or 12
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈], then push [ENT] or Dial to save it.
[ENT] or Dial. • The “GROUP ID” list screen is displayed. 13
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 14
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
The first digit is specified as ‘0,’ and the second digit is 15
other than ‘0’ for a Group ID.
16
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
rrRepeat step e to enter the specific 9 digits group code.
iiPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
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24
DSC OPERATION 7
25
7 DSC OPERATION
26
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Regular call
The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- eeThe Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. 2
tress call. • Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.
3
qqEnter “DISTRESS CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu.* 4
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call 5
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
6
* Only USA version, you can enter “DISTRESS CALL” by pushing
[DTRS]. 7
wwSelect the nature of the distress using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then rrHold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis-
push Dial or [ENT]. tress call. 8
• ‘Undesignated,’ ‘Fire,Explosion,’ ‘Flooding,’ ‘Collision,’ ‘Grounding,’ • While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and 9
‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift,’ ‘Abandoning ship,’ ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man both the key and display backlighting blink.
Overboard’ are selectable. • The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes. 10
• The nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes after select-
ing.
11
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 12
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
13
14
15
16
27
7 DSC OPERATION
29
7 DSC OPERATION
eePush [ACK].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.*
*The exit confirmation dialog is displayed.
wwPush [ACPT].
• Even if you do not push [ACPT], the screen in step e is dis-
played after 10 seconds.
• Push [IGN] to ignore the call and return to the normal operating
mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Distress Relay Call information.
• Push [PAUSE] to pause the countdown.
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DSC OPERATION 7
1
rrThe Distress Relay Acknowledgement confirmation screen y Channel 16 is automatically selected. 2
is displayed. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.*
*The exit confirmation dialog (p. 27) is displayed.
3
Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.* • Push [RESEND] to resend the acknowledgement. 4
*The exit confirmation dialog (p. 27) is displayed.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 5
6
7
8
9
10
ttThe Distress Relay Acknowledgement is transmitted. 11
12
13
14
15
16
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32
DSC OPERATION 7
eeSelect a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y]/[Z], yy Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received. 1
then push [ENT]. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.*
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the * Only USA version, the exit confirmation dialog (p. 29) is displayed. 2
recommended order. • Only USA version, push [RESEND] to resend the call.
3
Displayed 4
for only USA
version. 5
6
uuWhen the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received,
7
rrA confirmation screen is displayed.
• Confirm the call contents. alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed. 8
9
10
11
12
ttPush [CALL] to make an Individual call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and then select the
13
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel intership channel specified in step e.
becomes clear. • A different intership channel will be selected if the station you 14
called cannot use the channel.
• Reply using the microphone. And go to step i. 15
16
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7 DSC OPERATION
Quick ACK:
qqWhen an Individual call is received, alarm sounds and the
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT] screen below is displayed.
to return to the operating channel (before you entered the Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
MENU screen).
wwPush [ACK].
✓✓ Tip
When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is
connected to your transceiver, you can make individual DSC
calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without need-
ing to enter the target’s MMSI code.
See pages 69 and 70 for more details.
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DSC OPERATION 7
1
eeSelect one of three options, then push [ENT]. rrThe Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. 2
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
3
4
5
6
7
ttThe screens shown below are displayed.
• Able to Comply: Make an acknowledgment call without 8
any changes.
• Unable to Comply: You cannot make a communication. 9
The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to
Comply’) can be automatically trans-
10
mitted, if set. See page 65 for details. 11
• Propose New Channel:
You can make an acknowledgement
call, but you specify the intership chan- 12
nel. Select a desired intership channel,
using Dial, or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
13
Displayed 14
for only USA
version. 15
16
yyReply to the call using the microphone.
uuPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.*
* Only USA version, the exit confirmation dialog (p. 29) is displayed.
• Only USA version, push [RESEND] to resend the acknowledgement.
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7 DSC OPERATION
36
DSC OPERATION 7
eeSelect a desired intership channel using Dial or [Y]/[Z], rrA confirmation screen is displayed. 1
then push [ENT]. • Confirm the call contents.
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the 2
recommended order.
3
4
5
ttPush [CALL] to make a Group call. 6
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel 7
becomes clear.
About Manual Entry: 8
Enter a desired group ID in the following way: 9
• Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. 10
• To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial. 11
• The first digit is specified as ‘0,’ and the second digit is other than yyAfter the Group call has been transmitted, the following
‘0’ for a Group ID. screen is displayed. 12
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID. Displayed 13
for only USA
version.
14
15
16
uuAnnounce the information using the microphone.
iiAfter the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor-
mal operating mode.*
* Only USA version, the exit confirmation dialog (p. 29) is displayed.
• Only USA version, push [RESEND] to resend the call.
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7 DSC OPERATION
38
DSC OPERATION 7
39
7 DSC OPERATION
Displayed
for only USA
version.
40
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Position Report Call
(For only USA and Australian version transceivers) About Manual Entry: 2
Make a Position Report Call when you want to announce your Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: 3
own position to a specific ship and receive an answer back. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. 4
qqEnter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial. 5
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report • The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a Group ID is
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
6
wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In-
• The first two digits are ‘0’ for any coast station ID. 7
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. 8
• The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 22)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, enter a desired 9 digit MMSI ID 9
code for the individual you wish to call.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
10
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 11
eeA confirmation screen is displayed.
12
• Confirm the call contents. 13
14
15
16
41
7 DSC OPERATION
42
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Polling Request Call
(For only USA and Australian version transceivers) About Manual Entry: 2
Make a Polling Request Call when you want to know a spe- Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: 3
cific vessel is in the communication area, or not. • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈].
• Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. 4
qqEnter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial. 5
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Request
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a Group ID is 6
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
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7 DSC OPERATION
ttAfter the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the iiPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.*
following screen is displayed. *Only USA version, the exit confirmation dialog (p. 29) is displayed.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.*
* Only USA version, the exit confirmation dialog (p. 29) is displayed.
• Only USA version, push [RESEND] to resend the call.
Displayed
for only USA
version.
44
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Test call
Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling About Manual Entry: 2
channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test- Enter a desired address ID in the following way: 3
ing on a distress or safety channel is unavoidable, you should • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Ω]/[≈].
indicate that these are test transmissions. • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. 4
Normally the test call would require no further communica- • To move the cursor, select either arrow, “←” or “→,” then push
[ENT] or Dial. 5
tions between the two stations involved.
• The first digit is specified as ‘0’ for a Group ID. If a 9 digit Group
ID is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
6
qqEnter “TEST CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. • The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID. 7
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test Call
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
8
wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In-
9
put,” then push Dial or [ENT]. 10
• The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 22)
• When “Manual Input” is selected, enter the 9 digit MMSI ID code 11
for the individual you wish to call. eeA confirmation screen is displayed.
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Confirm the call contents. 12
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 13
14
15
16
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7 DSC OPERATION
Displayed
for only USA
version.
46
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Test Acknowledgement call
When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ About Received call information: 2
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
(p. 65), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 3
when a Test call is received.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step. 4
Quick ACK: 5
qqWhen a Test call is received, alarm sounds and the screen
shown below is displayed. 6
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
7
8
eeThe Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call. 9
10
11
wwPush [ACK].
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 12
• Push [INFO] to display the Test call information.
13
rrWhile transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen 14
shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal
15
operating mode.
16
47
7 DSC OPERATION
48
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Position Reply call
Make a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is About Received call information: 2
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
received.
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
3
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto
TX’ (p. 65), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call • Push [ACK] to go to the next step. 4
when a Position Request call is received. 5
Quick Reply: 6
qqWhen a Position Request call is received, alarm sounds
and the screen shown below is displayed.
7
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. 8
eeThe Position Reply confirmation screen is displayed.
Push [CALL] to make a reply call.
9
10
11
12
wwPush [ACK]. 13
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Test call information. rrWhile transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is 14
displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. 15
16
49
7 DSC OPERATION
■ Making DSC calls rrWhile transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is
DD Making a Position Reply call (continued) displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode.
Manual Reply:
qqEnter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu.
MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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DSC OPERATION 7
51
7 DSC OPERATION
52
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDMaking a Polling Request Reply call About Received call information:
Make a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling Request • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 2
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
call is received.
• Push [ACK] to go to the next step.
3
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto
TX’ (p. 65), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call 4
when receiving a Polling Request call. 5
Quick Reply: 6
qqWhen a Polling Request call is received, alarm sounds
and the screen as shown below is displayed.
7
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. ee
The Polling Request Reply confirmation screen is dis- 8
played.
Push [CALL] to make a reply call.
9
10
11
12
wwPush [ACK]. 13
• Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• Push [INFO] to display the Polling Request call information. rrWhile transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below is 14
displayed, and then returns to the normal operating mode. 15
16
53
7 DSC OPERATION
54
DSC OPERATION 7
55
7 DSC OPERATION
Push
[IGN]
➥➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC mode.
• “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
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DSC OPERATION 7
1
DDReceiving a Position Request Call
When a Position Request Call is received: [ IGN] 2
➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating
3
➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight blinks mode.
for 2 minutes. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. 4
• “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log. 5
qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
backlight. [INFO] 6
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2 ➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 63)
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed. 7
[UNABLE] (For only USA version transceivers)
➥ Push to transmit the “Unable to Comply” acknowledgement. 8
• The call is saved in the DSC Log.
9
[ABLE] (For only USA version transceivers)
➥ Push to transmit the “Able to Comply” acknowledgement. 10
• The call is saved in the DSC Log.
11
[ACK]
wwPush a softkey to select your desired action. ➥ Push to display the “POSITION REPLY” screen and send 12
a reply to the Call. (p. 49) 13
14
15
16
USA version
60
DSC OPERATION 7
1
DD Receiving a Polling Request call/Test Call
[Example]: Receiving a Polling Request call. [IGN] 2
➥➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- 3
When a Polling Request call is received: ing mode.
➥➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. 4
• “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
➥➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight
Call Log. 5
blinks for 2 minutes.
6
[INFO]
qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking ➥➥ Push to display the Received call information. (p. 63) 7
backlight.
• Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the alarm stops after 2
[ACK]
8
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
➥➥ Push to display the “POLLING REPLY” screen to reply 9
to the Call. (p. 53)
10
11
12
wwPush a softkey to select your desired action.
13
14
When “POSITION ACK” or “TEST ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” 15
the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that
case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmit- 16
ted and Received Call Logs.
61
7 DSC OPERATION
Rotate
[EXIT]
➥➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode.
rrTo delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL].
• The transceiver exits the DSC mode.
• The confirmation screen is displayed, then push [OK] to delete.
• “ ” continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log. ttPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
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DSC OPERATION 7
63
7 DSC OPERATION
64
DSC OPERATION 7
■■DSC Settings 1
D Position Entry (See page 25) wwRotate Dial to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push 2
D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 22, 23) [ENT]. 3
D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 24) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu.
4
D Automatic Acknowledgement 5
These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to (default) 6
“Auto TX” or “Manual TX.”
When an Individual, Position Request, Polling Request, or 7
Test Call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits
an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Polling Re-
8
ply or Test Acknowledgement Call, respectively. 9
When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto TX,” the trans- (default) 10
ceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgment call 11
including “Unable to Comply” (No Reason Given) after re-
ceivng the Individual call. 12
13
qqE
nter either “INDIVIDUAL ACK,” “POSITION ACK” or “TEST
ACK” in the DSC Settings menu. (default)
14
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ACK 15
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
16
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position ACK
eePush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Test ACK
65
7 DSC OPERATION
66
DSC OPERATION 7
1
D Alarm D Channel 70 Squelch level
Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat- Set the squelch level on Channel 70. 2
egory or Status. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose
3
squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN.
q Enter “ALARM” in the DSC Settings menu. OPEN is completely open. 4
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Alarm
q Enter “CH 70 SQL LEVEL” in the DSC Settings menu.
5
(Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ CH 70 SQL Level 6
w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the status, then push (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
[ENT]. 7
• Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. w Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the squelch level until 8
• “Safety,” “Routine,” “Warning,” “Self-Terminate” and “Discrete” are the noise just disappears, then push [ENT].
selectable. (default: ON ) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu. 9
10
11
(default)
12
13
eeRotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to set the Alarm setting to “ON” eePush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 14
or “OFF.”
rrPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 15
16
67
7 DSC OPERATION
• When the transmit DSC and receive DSC signals match, “OK” is
displayed.
eePush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
68
DSC OPERATION 7
69
7 DSC OPERATION
70
OTHER FUNCTIONS 8
■■Using the Intercom 1
The optional Intercom function allows you to talk between rrAfter releasing [INCM CALL], hold down [PTT] and speak 2
the transceiver and the where the Command microphone is into the microphone at your normal voice level. 3
located. The optional HM-195 command microphone is re- • “TALK” is displayed on the caller’s display, and “LSTN” is dis-
quired for Intercom operation. played on the listener’s display. 4
• Rotate dial to adjust the transceiver’s intercom volume level.
Connect the HM-195 command microphone as described on
• Rotate [VOL/SQL](Dial) on the HM-195 to adjust the HM-195’s
5
page 89.
While using the intercom:
intercom volume level, . 6
ttAfter releasing [PTT], you can hear the response through
• Transmitting is disabled. 7
the speaker.
• Received audio is muted.
qqHold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. 8
• The command microphone power is automatically turned ON,
even if the mic power is OFF.
9
On the caller’s display
wwPush [INCM] to enter the Intercom mode. 10
11
12
On the listener’s display 13
14
eeHold down [INCM CALL] to sound the intercom beeps.
•
The transceiver and the command microphone sound beeps 15
while holding down [INCM CALL]. yyP
ush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
• “CALL” is displayed.
16
While in the Intercom mode, the transmit and receive func-
tions are disabled. When the transceiver is transmitting,
the Intercom function is disabled.
71
8 OTHER FUNCTIONS
ww
Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the RX
Speaker volume level, and then push [ENT]. wwHold down [PTT] and speak at your normal voice level.
• “RX ” is displayed. • While holding down [PTT], the screen below is displayed.
• Rotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈] to adjust the PA volume level.
To adjust the audio output level in the RX Speaker mode, While in the PA mode, the transmit and receive functions
hold down [RX ] for 1 second to display the RX Speaker are disabled. When the transceiver is transmitting, the PA
volume level adjustment screen, and then rotate Dial. After function is disabled.
adjusting, push [ENT] to set it.
72
OTHER FUNCTIONS 8
73
9 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
qqPush [MENU].
ttP
ush [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
• Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to
the previous screen.
[EXIT] [BACK] [ENT] Dial [CLEAR]
[MENU]
74
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 9
75
9 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
DDChannel Group
Except for the European version, a channel group suitable
for your operating area can be selected. Depending on the
transceiver version, INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC may be
DDScan resume timer selectable.
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) See page 12 for details.
or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses • The screen below shows the USA version.
until the signal disappears. (Default: OFF)
• Priority scan hen ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5 sec-
W
onds and then resumes, even if a signal has been
received on any channel other than Channel 16.
• Normal scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5
seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has
been received on any channel.
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MENU SCREEN OPERATION 9
1
DDWeather alert DDRT Indicator 2
(For only USA and Australian version transceivers) (For only USA version transceivers) 3
A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be- Select weather or not to display RT (Radio Telephone) icon
fore important weather information. (p. 5) while receiving or transmitting a signal, and when the 4
After the transceiver detects the alert, “WX ” blinks until the channel is changed. (Default: ON) 5
transceiver is operated.
• “WX ” displayed instead of “WX” when the function is set ON. 6
(Default: OFF) 7
ON with Scan: The preset weather channels are sequentially 8
checked while scanning.
9
ON: The previously selected (last used) weather
channel is checked while scanning. 10
OFF: The transceiver does not detect a weather
alert tone.
11
12
13
14
15
16
77
9 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
■■Configuration items
DDBacklight DDKey Assignment
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- Desired functions can be assigned to Dial and the softkeys.
ity under low light conditions. qqWhen the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, rotate
The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF. (Default: 7) Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select “Dial” or “Softkeys,” and then
push [ENT].
wwRotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the desired position,
and then push [ENT].
• To return to the default, select “Set default” and push [ENT].
DDDisplay contrast
This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps.
Level 1 is the lowest contrast, and level 8 is the highest con-
trast. (Default: 5)
For “Dial” assignment For “Softkeys” assignment
DDKey Beep
You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can
turn ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a
key is pushed. (Default: ON)
For “Dial” assignment For “Softkeys” assignment*
78
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 9
1
rrPush [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. • Softkeys assignment
2
• Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to the previous screen. The desired function can be assigned as the softkey func- 3
tion. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is
• Dial assignment displayed.
4
The Audio volume (VOL), squelch (SQL), channel selection See page 3 through 4 for details of the assignable key func- 5
(CHAN), and LCD backlight level (Backlight) functions can be tions.
assigned to any one of 4 sequential positions on Dial. Push- 6
ing Dial 1 to 4 times sequentially selects the desired func- 7
tion, and rotating Dial adjusts the level or selects a value or
number. 8
9
For example:
- VOL is assigned the 1st position, and pushing Dial once se- 10
lects VOL. The VOL adjust screen is displayed and rotating
Dial adjusts the audio volume.
11
12
- CH is assigned to the 3rd position, and pushing Dial three
times selects CH. The channel number is displayed and ro- 13
tating Dial will select the desired channel. 14
You can assign VOL, SQL, CH/WX* and Backlight to any one 15
of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th sequential positions. 16
Repeatedly pushing Dial sequentially displays all the func-
tions in the order they are assigned, and skips any functions
assigned as Not Used.
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M423 and IC-
M423G except for Australian version.
79
9 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
qqW
hen the “NOISE CANCEL” screen is displayed, rotate Dial
or push [∫]/[√] to select “RX” or “TX,” and then push [ENT].
• TX
Turn the transmit Noise Cancel function ON or OFF.
OFF : Turns OFF the function. (Default)
wwRotate Dial or push [∫]/[√] to select the option, and then ON : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise com-
push [ENT] to set it. ponents in the transmitted signal to one third.
• “✔” is displayed next to the selected option.
eePush [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen.
• Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
80
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 9
81
9 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
82
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 9
DDRemote ID 1
Set a Remote ID number to between 1 and 69.
The Remote ID is included in the sentence of the Icom origi- 2
nal NMEA format. (Default: 15) 3
4
5
6
7
DDCOMMANDMIC Speaker
(Displayed only when the optional HM-195 is connected.) 8
The HM-195’s external speaker can be used instead of the 9
internal speaker. (Default: Internal Speaker)
• The “COMMANDMIC SP” screen is displayed on the HM-195’s dis- 10
play. Not displayed on the transceiver’s display. 11
Internal Speaker : Turns ON the internal speaker. (Default) 12
External Speaker : Turns ON the external speaker. 13
14
15
16
83
10 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
■■Connections
Green: Listener B (Data-L), GPS In (–)
Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), GPS In (+)
q y Connect to NMEA output lines of a GPS receiver for posi-
t
tion data.
• A NMEA 0183 ver. 2.0 or later RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL, VTG,
GSV, and GSA sentence format compatible GPS receiver is re-
quired. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
• The GPS sentences input from an external GPS receiver have
r priority over the sentences from the built-in GPS.
w e e AF OUT LEADS
Blue: External Speaker (+)
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Black: External Speaker (–)
Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 con- Connects to an external speaker.
nector.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam- Orange: Public Address Speaker (+)
age the transceiver. Gray: Public Address Speaker (–)
Connects to a PA speaker.
• PA output power: More than 10 W at 10% distortion into a 4 ˘
w NMEA IN/OUT LEADS
load
Brown: Talker B (Data-L), Data Out (–)
DO NOT connect the black or grey leads to the ground.
White: Talker A (Data-H), Data Out (+)
These leads must be connected to the External speaker
Connect to NMEA input lines of navigation equipment, to
(–) or Public Address Speaker (–) lines.
receive position data of other ships.
• A NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) sentence format DSC or DSE
NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out leads:
compatible navigation equipment is required.
• The built-in GPS outputs RMC, GSA, GSV format sentences. The connectors are attached to keep the leads together.
Before connecting to a piece of equipment, you should cut
the leads to remove the connector.
84
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 10
1
DDConnect to the MA-500TR 2
r DC POWER CONNECTOR Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin
Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. (+: Red, –: Black) connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af- 3
ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s
4
leads, external speaker leads, and PA speaker leads, cov- MMSI code. 5
er the connector and leads with an vulcanizing tape, as * The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR
shown below, to prevent water seeping into the connec- 6
tion. • Listener A (Data-H) lead (Yellow): 7
Rubber vulcanizing Connects to lead 3 of the OPC-2014.
tape 8
• Listener B (Data-L) lead (Green): 9
Connects to lead 2 of the OPC-2014.
10
• Talker A (Data-H) lead (White): 11
Connects to lead 5 of the OPC-2014.
t GROUND TERMINAL 12
Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks • Talker B (Data-L) lead (Brown):
and interference from other equipment occurring.
13
Connects to lead 4 of the OPC-2014.
Use a PH M3 × 6 screw (user supplied). 14
y COMMAND MICROPHONE JACK 15
Connects to the optional Command microphone. (p. 89) 16
85
10 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Fuse rating: 10 A
■■Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
86
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 10
87
10 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
■■MB-132 installation
An optional MB-132 flush mount is available for mounting eeAttach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with two
the transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel. M5 × 8 mm supplied bolts.
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
88
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 10
■■Microphone installation 1
eeUsing the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the
2
holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. 3
rrDrill holes at these marks.
ttInstall the mounting base using the supplied screws, as
4
shown below. 5
Mounting base Nut
6
7
8
Gasket 9
The optional HM-195 should be connected to the transceiver 10
using the supplied OPC-1540 connection cable. Screw holes
The cable is used to operate from a longer distance. The (approx. 2 (d) mm; 3⁄32˝) Cap 11
cable connector can also be installed as a built-in plug on a 12
cabinet or wall. yyThe completed installation should look like this.
13
To operate from even longer distances, the optional 6 meter
long OPC-1541 extension cable can be used between the
14
transceiver and the OPC-1540. Up to two OPC-1541 can be 15
added.
16
DDInstallation
qqInsert the OPC-1540 cable connector into the command
microphone jack, and tighten the nut.
wwTo use the cable connector as a wall socket, install it as
described to the right.
89
10 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Mounting base
Nut
Gasket
Cap
90
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11
■■Specifications • Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency 1
modulation
DDGeneral • Maximum frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz
2
• Frequency coverage:
Tx IC-M423/IC-M423G 156.000–161.450 MHz
• Spurious emissions: 3
IC-M423/IC-M423G Less than 0.25 µW
IC-M424/IC-M424G 156.025–157.425 MHz
IC-M424/IC-M424G Less than –70 dBc (high) 4
IC-M423 (CHN/AUS version) 156.025–157.425 MHz
Less than –56 dBc (low)
Rx IC-M423/IC-M423G 156.000–163.425 MHz
IC-M423 (CHN/AUS version) Less than –70 dBc (high) 5
IC-M424/IC-M424G 156.050–163.275 MHz
IC-M423 (AUS version) 156.050–163.275 MHz
Less than –56 dBc (low) 6
IC-M423 (CHN version) 156.050–162.025 MHz DDReceiver
CH70 156.525 MHz • Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne 7
• Sensitivity:
• Mode: 16K0G3E (FM)
FM IC-M423/IC-M423G –5 dBµ emf typical (at 20 dB SINAD)
8
16K0G2B (DSC)
• Channel spacing: 25 kHz IC-M424/IC-M424G –13 dBµ typical (at 12 dB SINAD) 9
• Operating temperature range: –20°C to +60°C; IC-M423
–4ºF to +140ºF (CHN/AUS version) –13 dBµ typical (at 12 dB SINAD) 10
DSC IC-M423/IC-M423G –4 dBµ emf typical (1% BER)
• Current drain (at 13.8 V):
IC-M424/IC-M424G –5 dBµ emf typical (1% BER) 11
TX high 5.5 A maximum
Maximum audio 5.0 A maximum IC-M423 12
• Power requirement: (CHN/AUS version) –5 dBµ emf typical (1% BER)
(negative ground) 13.8 V DC nominal • Squelch sensitivity: 13
IC-M423/IC-M423G Less than –2 dBµ emf
• Frequency stability: ±1.5 kHz (–20°C to +60°C;
IC-M424/IC-M424G Less than –10 dBµ 14
–4°F to +140°F)
IC-M423 (CHN/AUS version) Less than –10 dBµ
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal
• Intermodulation rejection ratio:
15
• Dimensions (approximately): 180(W) × 82(H) × 119.9(D) mm
; 7.1(W) × 3.2(H) × 4.7(D) inches FM IC-M423/IC-M423G More than 68 dB 16
(Projections not included) IC-M424/IC-M424G More than 70 dB
• Weight (approximately): 1.2 kg; 2.6 lb IC-M423
(CHN/AUS version) More than 70 dB
DSC More than 68 dBµ emf (1% BER)
DDTransmitter
• Output power: 25 W/1 W
+ Continued on the next page.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. 91
11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Specifications
DD Receiver (continued)
■■Options
• Spurious response rejection ratio: • MB-132 flush mount kit
FM More than 70 dB
To mount the transceiver to a panel.
DSC More than 73 dBµ emf (1% BER)
• Adjacent channel selectivity:
FM More than 70 dB • MA-500TR class b ais transponder
DSC More than 73 dBµ emf (1% BER) To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets.
• Audio output power:
IC-M423/IC-M423G More than 10 W at 10% distortion • HM-195 commandmicIV™
into a 4 Ω load External microphone-type controller. Provides optional in-
IC-M424/IC-M424G 10 W at 10% distortion into a 4 Ω tercom operation. 6 m (20 ft) microphone cable and mount-
load ing base included. Black and white colors are available.
IC-M423 HM-195B: Black
(CHN/AUS version) 10 W at 10% distortion into a 4 Ω
HM-195SW: Super White
load
DDDimensions • OPC-1541 microphone extension cable
164.1 (6.5)
6 m (20 ft) microphone extension cable for optional HM-195
commandmicIV™. Up to two OPC-1541 can be connected.
Usable length is 18 m (60 ft) maximum.
119.9 (4.7)
Unit: mm (inch)
61.4 (2.4)
82 (3.2)
94
TEMPLATE 14
1
180 (7 3⁄32)
2
165.1 (6 1⁄2)
3
4
2 (3⁄32) 5
R12 (Max.)
HM-195 MB-132 6
7
8
62.4 (2 15⁄32)
82 (3 7⁄32)
29.5 to 31.5 (d)
(1 5⁄32 to 1 1⁄4) 9
10
11
12
13
14
Unit: mm (inch) 15
16
Cut here
95
INFORMATION 15
■■Country code list ■■Disposal 1
• ISO 3166-1 The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your
2
Country Codes Country Codes product, literature, or packaging reminds you that 3
1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI in the European Union, all electrical and electronic
2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT products, batteries, and accumulators (recharge-
4
3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU able batteries) must be taken to designated collec- 5
4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT tion locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of
5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them 6
6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO
7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL
according to the laws in your area. 7
8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT 8
9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO
10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK 9
11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI
10
12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES
13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE 11
14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH
15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR 12
16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB 13
17 Latvia LV
14
15
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INDEX
A D H
Accessories, supplied........................ 86 Display contrast................................. 78 Horn ............................................... 73
Acknowledgement, Automatic........... 65 Disposal............................................. 97 I
Alarm ............................................... 67 Distress Acknowledgement............... 55
IMPORTANT......................................... i
All Ships call Distress Call
Inactivity Timer.................................. 81
Making a call...................................38 Making a call................................. 26
Individual Call
Receiving a Call............................. 58 Canceling a call............................. 29
Making a call.................................. 32
Antenna............................................. 86 Receiving a Call............................ 55
Making an acknowledgement ....... 34
AquaQuake.........................................18 Distress Relay Acknowledgement..... 56
Receiving a call............................. 57
ATIS code...........................................10 Distress Relay Call............................ 56
Individual ID
B DSC Loop Test................................... 68
Entering ID.................................... 22
DSC Settings..................................... 65
Backlight level.................................... 18 Deleting ID..................................... 24
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH................ 21
C Intercom............................................. 71
E Installation
Call channel
Explicit Definitions................................ i Template........................................ 95
Selecting a Call channel................. 11
Entering a Call channel.................. 16 F K
Call log Favorite channels.............................. 20 Key Assignment................................. 78
Received Call log........................... 63 Front panel.......................................... 2 Key Beep........................................... 78
Transmitted Call log....................... 62 Function display................................... 5 M
Channel 16........................................ 11 Fuse replacement.............................. 86
MB-132 installation............................ 88
Channel 16 Switch function............... 66 G Menu screen
Channel 70 Squelch level.................. 67
Geographical Area Call..................... 58 Menu screen items....................... 75
Channel group................................... 12
Group call Using the Menu screen................. 74
Channel List....................................... 93
Making a call.................................. 36 Microphone installation...................... 89
Channel Name................................... 16
Receiving a Call............................. 58 Microphone Lock function.................. 17
Cleaning............................................ 86
Group ID MMSI code.......................................... 9
COMMANDMIC Speaker................... 83
Entering ID.................................... 23 Mounting the transceiver................... 87
Connections....................................... 84
Deleting ID..................................... 24
Country Code List.............................. 97
98
INDEX
N S 1
NMEA Output.................................... 82 Scan
Noise Cancel..................................... 80 Scan resume timer........................ 76 2
O Scan types.................................... 19 3
Starting a scan.............................. 20
Operating Rules................................... 1
Softkey function................................... 7 4
Operation, basic................................ 11
Options.............................................. 92
Specifications.................................... 91 5
Speaker Microphone........................... 8
P Squelch.............................................. 15 6
PA (Public Address)........................... 72 T 7
Polling Request Call
Test Acknowledgement call 8
Making a call................................. 43
Making a call................................. 47
Making a reply call........................ 53
Receiving a call............................. 62 9
Receiving a call............................. 61
Test call
Position and time............................... 25
Making a call................................. 45
10
Position Report Call
Making a call................................. 41
Making an acknowledgement........ 47 11
Receiving a call............................. 61
Making a reply call........................ 51
Transmitting....................................... 14
12
Receiving a call............................. 60
Position Request Call
Troubleshooting................................. 94 13
Making a call................................. 39 U 14
Making a reply call........................ 49 UTC Offset......................................... 80
Receiving a call............................. 59 15
V
PRECAUTIONS (English)....................vi
volume............................................... 15 16
PRÉCAUTIONS (Français).................vii
W
R
Weather alert..................................... 77
Receiving........................................... 14
Weather channel............................... 13
Remote ID......................................... 83
RX Speaker....................................... 72
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