commandmic® hm-127
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1. 17 W Receiving and transmitting 43 TABLE OF CONTENTS iv Transmitting DSC calls 18 W Call channel programming 44 PRECAUTION Receiving DSC calls 25 W Lock functions 1 OPERATING RULES 1 7 INTERCOM OPERATION W Display backlighting 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 5 IC M402A Only 29 W Monitor function Front panel 2 Intercom operation 29 W Dualwatch Tri watch operation 45 E Function display 8 SET MODE 30 32 W Setting tag channels W Microphone 5 W SET mode programming 30 E Staring a scant CE 3 BASIC OPERATION 6 10 W SET mode items 31 im Chanriel selection 6 9 CONNECTIONS AND W Intercom operation 48 Receiving and transmitting eee 8 MAINTENAMNCE 33 36 E Channel comments 085 PIE 48 Call channel programming 9 W Supplied accessories 33 21 17 accessories 5 E Channel 10 B Antenna e em 33 installation E Microphone lock function 10 W Fuse replacement 33 12 CHANNEL LIST2. Transmit Receive USA INT Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156 050 160 650 19A 19A 156 950 156 950 64A 64A 156 225 156 225 83A 157 175 157 175 01A 156 050 156 050 20 20 207 157 000 161 600 65 156 275 160 875 Rx only 161 775 02 02 156 100 160 700 20A 157 000 157 000 65A 65A 65A 156 275 156 275 157 225 161 825 03 03 156 150 160 750 21 21 157 050 161 650 66 156 325 160 925 157 225 157 225 03A 156 150 156 150 21A 21A 157 050 157 050 66A 66A 66A 156 325 156 325 157 275 161 875 04 156 200 160 800 21b Rx only 161 650 67 67 67 156 375 156 375 157 275 157 275 04A 156 200 156 200 22 157 100 161 700 68 68 68 156 425 156 425 157 325 161 925 05 156 250 160 850 22A 22A 157 100 157 100 69 69 69 156 475 156 475 157 325 157 325 05 05A 156 250 156 250 23 23 157 150 161 750 7031 703 707 156 525 156 525 157 375 161 975 06 06 06 156 300 156 300 23A 157 150 157 150 71 71 71 156 575 156 575 157 375 157 375 07 156 350 160 950 24 24 24 157 200 161 800 72 72 72 156 625 156 625 157 425 162 025 07A 07A 156 350 156 350 25 25 25 157 250 161 850 73 73 73 156 675 156 675 157 425 157 425 08 08 08 156 400 156 400 25b Rx only 161 850 74 74 74 156 725 156 725 09 09 09 156 450 156 450 26 26 26 157 300 161 900 77 1 77 777 156 875
3. 1 Microphone hanger 1 4 Knob bolts for mounting bracket 2 5 Screws for mounting bracket 5 20 2 Mic hanger screws x 16 2 Flat washers for mounting bracket M5 2 Spring washers for mounting bracket M5 2 9 RCA connector cable OPC 1278 1 Warning sticker 1 E c am Ti DOO 8 MH Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication sys tem is the antenna Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them M Fuse replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning track down the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one E Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or al cohol as they may damage transceiver surfaces Q CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE B Connections DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 12 V battery EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK
4. We Scrolls When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters the order of input prece dence is RMC GGA GNS and GLL GPS blinks when the GPS data is invalid WGK B Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if in the opinion of the Master the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme diate assistance NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN Z IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED Confirm no Distress call is being received 2 While lifting up the key cover push DISTRESS for 5 sec to transmit the Distress call Emergency channel Ch 70 is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted 3 After transmitting the call the transceiver waits for an ac knowledgment call on Ch70 The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3 5 to 4 5 minutes e 152 REFERT scrolls at the channel comment indicator DSC OPERATION 6 J TAG GPs cr D si Scrolls After receiving the acknowledgment reply using the mi crophone HE DDSIBESS ALK scrolls at the channel comment indicator l Scrolls A distress alert contains Kinds of distress Undesignated distress Position data Latest GPS position data held for 23 5 hrs or until the power is t
5. E Front panel Speaker Function display 2 DISTRESS KEY DISTRESS Transmits Distress call when pushed for 5 sec p 17 POWER VOLUME CONTROL VOL Turns power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level p 8 SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Sets the squelch threshold level p 8 SCAN KEY SCAN TAG p 13 Starts and stops Normal or Priority scan Sets or clears the displayed channel as a tag scanned channel when pushed for 1 sec While pushing HI LO on the microphone push for sec to clear or set all tag channels in the selected chan nel group CHANNEL WEATHER CHANNEL KEY CH WX DUAL Toggles between regular channels and weather chan nel when pushed momentarily p 7 Starts Dualwatch or Tri watch when pushed for 1 sec p 11 Stops Dualwatch or Tri watch when either is activated CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL KEY 16 9 Selects Channel 16 when pushed 6 Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec 6 CALL appears when call channel is selected Push for sec to enter call channel programming con dition when call channel is selected p 9 While pushing CH WX DUAL push to enter the chan nel comments programming condition p 10 Enters Set mode when pushed while turning power ON p 30 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS AY W IU C m Selects the operating channels Set mode settings etc pgs 6 7 30
6. 156 875 055 Frequency MHz 10 10 10 156 500 156 500 27 27 27 157 350 161 950 78 156 925 161 525 Transmit Receive 11 11 11 156 550 156 550 28 28 28 157 400 162 000 78A 156 925 156 925 1 RX only 162 550 12 18 12 156 600 156 600 28b Rx only 162 000 79 156 975 161 575 2 RX only 162 400 137 13 137 156 650 156 650 60 60 156 025 160 625 79A 79A 156 975 156 975 3 RX only 162 475 14 14 14 156 700 156 700 61 156 075 160 675 80 157 025 161 625 4 RX only 162 425 152 15 157 156 750 156 750 61A 61A 156 075 156 075 80A 80A 157 025 157 025 5 RX only 162 450 16 16 16 156 800 156 800 62 156 125 160 725 81 157 075 161 675 6 RX only 162 500 1711 17 177 156 850 156 850 62A 156 125 156 125 81A 81A 157 075 157 075 7 RX only 162 525 18 156 900 161 500 63 156 175 160 775 82 157 125 161 725 8 RX only 161 650 18A 18A 156 900 156 900 63A 156 175 156 175 82A 82 157 125 157 125 9 RX only 161 775 19 156 950 161 550 64 64 156 225 160 825 83 83 157 175 161 775 10 RX only 163 275 be lawfully used by the general public in U S A waters Low power only Momentary high power DSC operation only NOTE Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 CANNOT Specifications General Frequency coverage Transmit Receive Mode Channel spacing Current
7. SCR Activates the Intercom function when pushed for 1 sec pgs 29 48 Calls the IC M402A when pushed and held while in tercom mode pgs 29 48 Y NOTE attenuator and voice scrambler are not avail for IC M402A WN COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 O SQUELCH MONITOR LOCK KEY SQL 9 L A V sets the squelch threshold level after pushing SQL p 43 Push 1801 414111 for 1 sec to turn the monitor func tion ON p 45 While pushing H L push SQL qrami L to toggle the microphone Key lock function ON or OFF p 44 19 appears while microphone Key lock function is in use PWR PTT VOL SQL and still function when the microphone Key lock function is turned ON Advance the cursor while in channel comment pro gramming condition pgs 10 48 VOLUME DIMMER KEY VOL zr A V adjusts the audio level after pushing VOL p 43 A V adjust the brightness of the LCD and key back light after pushing for 1 sec p 45 Move the cursor backward while in channel comment programming condition pgs 10 48 11 COMMANDMIC HM 127 Top keys 68 292 POWER KEY PWR 8 43 Push for 2 sec to turn the HM 127 power ON or OFF when the IC M402A power is turned ON SCAN KEY SCAN izxg pgs 13 46 Starts and stops Normal or Priority scan when tag chan nels are programmed Push f
8. scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to the Set mode setting Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan Push A V to check the scanning tag channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually 3 To stop the scan push SCAN izxg SCAN disappears e Pushing PTT 16 9 or U UC also stops the scan M Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the condition of the transceiver s functions and the microphone s own functions Transceiver s functions scan mode Normal or Priority scan resume timer Weather alert Dualwatch Tri watch DSC watch transceiver s beep tone LCD contrast transceiver and automatic acknowl edgement Microphone s own functions beep tone function microphone and LCD contrast micro phone In this section instructions are for the microphone s own func tions only Refer to pgs 30 to 32 for the setting of the other functions Some functions cannot be selected from the HM 127 COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 Entering Set mode Tum power OFF While pushing 1699 turn power ON After a beep emission a set mode item in the channel comment indicator and the condition in the channel number readout is dis played 3 Push f16 91 to select the desired item if necessary Push A or V to select the desired condition of the item 8 Turn power OFF then ON
9. IC M402A only Connects to optional HM 127 REMOTE CONTROL MICRO PHONE 1 NOTE Turn the transceiver OFF when connecting the ZZ HM 127 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL 259 connector to the transceiver 2 CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam Z age the transceiver GPS RECEIVER JACK Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication ANMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 sentence formatters GGA GNS GLL compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers RCA NMEA 4 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to an external speaker See p 57 for available external speakers NMEA CAUTION After connecting the DC power cable GPS re ceiver jack and external speaker jack cover the connector and jacks with an adhesive tape as shown below to pre vent water seeping into the transceiver WA QV Rubber vulcanizing tape E Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws 5 x 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 navigat
10. While pushing SCANsTAG push A or V to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight p 10 Selects one of three channel groups in sequence when both keys are pushed p 7 International U S A and Canadian channels are available DSC INTERCOM KEY DSCeIc Selects the DSC menu when pushed 14 Activates an optional intercom function when pushed for 1 sec p 29 IC M402A only While pushing SCAN TAG push to show the current position from a GPS receiver p 16 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 3 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display BUSY 75 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number e appears when a simplex channel is selected h appears when a receive only channel for a Canadian channel group is selected p 7 In Set mode indicates the selected condition p 30 TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 8 Appears while transmitting BUSY INDICATOR p 8 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 13 Appears when a tag channel is selected CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR p 6 Appears when the call channel is selected Q LOW POWER INDICATOR p 8 Appears when low power is selected DUPLEX INDICATOR p 7 Appears when a duplex channel is selected WEATHER CHANNEL INDICATOR pgs 7 31 WX appears when a weather channel is selected WX ALT appears when the Weather a
11. and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of the audio level may be necessary at this point Push H L to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected Choose low power for short range communications choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for selecting low power only 8 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone i3 appears Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC Z Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 g CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in 2 U S A waters Release PTT to receive 5 Push to Release 3 Set channel lt COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 Turn power ON iC Set output power Set volume transmit to receive Set squelch O ol if required 5 peak into microphone 4 N 5 IMPORTANT maximize the readability of your trans mitted signal voice pause a few sec after pushing PTT hold the microphone 2 to 4 inches 5 to 10 cm from your 7 mouth and speak at a normal voice level 44 11 COMMANDMIC HM 127 E Call channel programm 0 D Push U I C several times while pushing H L to select 4 the desired channel group USA INT CAN to be programmed ps vid 2 Push 1699 for 1 sec to select call TA
12. described at left Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan 3 Select the channel group USA CAN INT by pushing both A and V on the transceiver if desired 4 Push SCAN TAG to start Priority or Normal scan or SCAN appears at the channel comment indicator When a signal is detected scan pauses until the signal disap pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec according to Set mode setting Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan Push A V to check the scanning tag channels to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually blinks at the channel comment indicator and a beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Priority scan 5 To stop the scan push SCAN TAG Example Starting a normal scan Scan starts When a signal is received 13 O 14 DSC OPERATION E MMSI code programming The 9 digit MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DSC self ID code can be programmed at power ON GY This function is not available when the MMSI code has G been programmed by the dealer This code programming can be performed only twice D Turn power OFF While pushing DSC IC turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition 3 After the display appears release DSC IC A cursor starts blinking 4 Edit the specified MMSI code
13. drain at 13 8 V Power supply requirement Frequency stability Dimensions Projections not included Weight Transmitter Output power Modulation system Max frequency deviation Spurious emissions 156 025 157 425 MHz 156 050 163 275 MHz FM 16KOG3E DSC 16K0G2B 25 kHz TX high 5 5 Amax Max audio 1 5 A max 13 8 V DC 10 ppm 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 153 W x 67 H x 141 6 D mm 6 Y2 W x 2 54 H x 5 9Ae D in Approx 900 g 2 Ib 25 W 1 Variable reactance frequency modulation x5 0 kHz Less than 70 dB SPECIFICATIONS 1 3 9 Receiver Receive system Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD Squelch sensitivity ntermodulation rejection ratio Spurious response rejection ratio Adjacent channel selectivity Audio output power Double conversion superheterodyne 0 22uV typical 0 22uV More than 70 dB More than 70 dB More than 70 dB 4 5W typical at 10 distortion with a 4 Q load All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 13 SPECIFICATIONS M Dimensions 137 5 13 42 s 141 6 5 6 153 6 1 2 321 114 86 5 1342 Unit mm inch 244027 0 00 1546 to 11 6 153 6 142 TEMPLATE 1 4 AY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ai JS s M p
14. electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE Recommended for optimum use No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOR OUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt water otherwise the keys and switches may become inoperable due to salt crystallization INCASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 USING CHANNEL 16 CALL PROCEDURE MAYDAY MAYDAY 5 name of vessel 3 Your call sign or other indication of the vessel AND 9 digit DSC ID if you have one 4 LOCATED AT your position 5 The nature of the distress and assistance required 6 Any other information which might facilitate the rescue Or transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on 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 from a coast station Channel 16 is automatically selected 3 Push and hold PTT then transmit the appropriate information as listed above NOTE A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver To comply with FCC regulations thi
15. of the connection cable can be installed into a cabinet wall etc as a built in plug For longer distance remote operation the optional extension cable OPC 999 6 m 20 ft connecting between transceiver and the connection cable is available and up to 2 OPC 999 can be added D Turn the transceiver OFF then insert the supplied cable into the external microphone jack and tighten the cable nut as shown below To use the supplied cable as a wall socket follow the below steps Using the mounting base carefully mark off the 2 spots where the cable and screws will be fastened Drill holes at these marks 5 Install the mounting base using the supplied screws as shown below Mounting base Nut n GeO Gasket Screw holes approx 2 d mm 342 Cap COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 Mounting base 5 mm 316 4 2 mm 2 t Nut Gasket 50 d mm 13152 24 to 27 d mm 546 to 1146 23 d mm 2932 Cap 12 CHANNEL LIST Channel number Frequency MHz Channel number Frequency MHz Channel number Frequency MHz Channel number Frequency MHz USA INT Transmit Receive USA INT
16. pushing A V Push SCANeTAG or CH WX DUAL to move the cursor forward or backward respectively Input 9 digit code then push DSC IC to set the code Returns to the normal operation B MMSI code check The 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code can be checked CD Push DSC IC to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select 51 and push DSCeIc 3 Check the 9 digit MMSI DSC self ID code e The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls at the channel comment indicator ud 4 lt MMSI DSC self ID code scrolls GPs 2335 4 Push DSC IC to exit the DSC menu M DSC individual ID A total of 30 DSC address IDs 9 digit can be programmed and named with up to 5 characters Programming Address ID Group ID D Push DSCeIc to enter the DSC menu Q Push A or V to select H2JRESS and push DSCeIc 3 Push A or V to select 877 and push DSCeIc DSC OPERATION 6 4 Push A or V to input 9 digit of the appropriate Individ ual Group ID Push SCANeTAG or CH WX DUAL to move the cursor forward or backward respectively Push 16 9 to cancel and exit the condition 72 1st digit O is fixed for a group ID Thus an address ID input Y cannot start with 0 When you input 1st digit and other 8 Z digits the ID is automatically registered as a group ID 4 After inputting
17. the Position Request call push any other key to ignore the Position Request call Receiving a Position Request Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request Reply call is received DSC and POS REPLY appear in the display The Latitude and Longitude from the called station is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co ordinates and then Longitude co ordinates D GPS DSC _ Pos REPLY Scrolls 9 Receiving a Position Report call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is re ceived DSC appears and FU 205 scrolls at the chan nel comment indicator 1 Scrolls Push DSCeIC to reply to the Position Report call push any other key to ignore the Position Report call Receiving a Position Report Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call is received DSC and POS REPLY appear in the display The Latitude and Longitude you have sent is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co ordinates and then Longitude co ordinates 5b lt gt GPS DSC POS REPLY 41 E m m Scrolls INTERCOM OPERATION c M4024A only 7 Intercom operation The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin The optional HM 127 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE is required for Intercom operati
18. 16 When a signal is detected on Channel 16 scan pauses until the signal disappears when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16 scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears NORMAL SCAN Normal scan like Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence However unlike priority scan Chan nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a tag channel E Setting tag channels For more efficient scanning add desired channels as tag channels or clear the tag for unwanted channels Channels are not tagged will be skipped during scanning Tag channels can be assigned to each channel group USA INT CAN independently D Select the desired channel group USA INT CAN by pushing both A and TV1 Select the desired channel to set as a tag channel 3 Push SCAN TAG for 1 sec to be set the displayed chan nel as a tag channel e tac appears in the display 4 To cancel the tag channel setting push SCAN TAG for 1 sec e disappears V Clearing or setting all tagged channels While pushing HI LO on the microphone push SCANeTAG for 3 sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to clear all tag channels in the channel group Repeat above procedure to set all tag channels SCAN OPERATION 5 Starting a scan Set scan type Priority or Normal and scan resume timer in advance using Set mode p 31 D Set tag channels as
19. 9 digit ID push DSCeIC to input 5 charac ters ID name using A or V Push SCANeTAG CH WX DUAL to move the cursor forward or backward respectively Push 16 9 to cancel and exit the condition MI GPS inr lt D 6 Push DSC IC to program and exit the DSC menu DSC OPERATION 9 Deleting Address ID Group ID Push DSC IC to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select H28E55 and push DSCeIC lt gt LI m 1 AIIRE Scrolls 3 Push A or V to select JEL then push IDSCelC1 When no address ID is N 11 is displayed L q GPs iH 4 Push A V to select the desired ID name for deleting and push DSC IC appears ru Lt tss 5 Push DSC IC to delete the address ID and exit the DSC menu M Position indication When a GPS receiver NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 is con nected the transceiver indicates the current position data in seconds of accuracy A NMEAO0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 sentence formatters GGA GNS GLL compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers While pushing SCAN TAG push DSC IC to display the current position Latitude and Longitude scroll in sequence at the channel com ment indicator e NO POSITION scrolls when no GPS is connected
20. C IC to cancel A cursor and the character stop blinking Repeat steps to 5 to program other channel com ments if desired B Microphone lock function The microphone lock function electrically locks AT W and HI LO keys on the supplied microphone This prevents ac cidental channel changes and function access While pushing HI LO on the microphone turn power ON to toggle the lock function ON and OFF AVIV HI LO E Display backlighting The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil ity under low light conditions While pushing SCAN TAG push A to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF DUALWATCH TRI WATCH 4 MH Description Dualvvatch monitors Channel 16 vvhile you are receiving another channel Tri vvatch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel vvhile receiving another channel Dualvvatch Tri vvatch are convenient for monitor Channel 16 when you are operat ng on another channel DUALVVATCH TRI VVATCH SIMULATION e Call channel n lh Dualvvatch Tri vvatch e If a signal is received on Channel 16 Dualwatch Tri watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri watch Tri watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears e To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch Tri watch push and hol
21. C to enter the DSC menu Push A or V to select FU5 REI DSCelC1 and push Scrolls 3 Push A or V to select the desired pre programmed in dividual address The ID code for the position report call can be set in advance p 15 4 Push DSC IC to enter the standby condition for Position Report call Channel 70 is selected and FERIY appears After the Position Report call has been transmitted stand y on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received WHIT ALK scrolls at the channel comment indicator N T ILE Scrolls Push any key to exit the condition and return to the nor mal operation Receiving DSC calls 9 Receiving a Distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears and FU DISTRESS scrolls at the channel comment indicator then Channel 16 is automatically se lected Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may re quire assistance dh GPs psc RLY Scrolls DSC OPERATION 6 9 Receiving a Distress acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledge ment to other ship is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears 11570655 ALK scrolls at the chan nel co
22. Display backlighting 10 W Cleaning 33 13 SPECIFICATIONS 4 DUALWATCH TRI WATCH 1 W Connections 34 Description 11 W Mounting the transceiver 35 Dimensions M Operation 1 E Optional MB 92 attachment 35 14 TEMPLATE 5 SCAN OPERATION 12 43 B Optional MB 69 installation 36 15 OPTIONS eine Scan types 12 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 Setting tag channels 18 Starting a scan 13 PRECAUTION Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not ex pressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity This will ruin the trans ceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver may be damaged NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury KEEP the transceiver at least 3 3 ft 1
23. G CALL channel of the selected channel group e CALL and call channel number LI i pear LHLL 3 Push 16 9 again for sec until rn a long beep changes to 2 short K R E beeps to enter call channel a gramming condition e The channel number and channel H group to be programmed blinks Push A V to select the desired TA channel 1 f NT 8 8 HOKI 5 Push 16 9 to program the dis played channel as call channel 1 E The channel number and channel ra group stop blinking B Lock functions The Lock function electronically locks keys and switches to prevent accidental changes and function access from the mi crophone All keys switches and controllers on the transceiver are functional Activating the Lock function While pushing H L push 1901 412111 to turn the Lock r function ON or OFF INT K d S appears gi e Only PWR PTT H L 5911 1VOL1HA 1Y1 ENJA and SQL 4 V are func tional Appears when the lock function is in use Activating the All key lock function While pushing H L turn the z 4 gt power ON by pushing PWR to turn the All key lock function ON or OFF wma re UB blinks e Only PWR and PTT func tional Blinks when the
24. O INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER REMOTE CONTROL MIC COMPATIBLE IC M402SA Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC M402A M402SA VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS are designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and crafts manship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC M402A M402SA 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 your IC M402A M402SA o FEATURES O Large 2 digit Channel with scrolling comment O Easy to hear speaker O Built in DSC meets RTCM SC101 requirement O Rugged waterproof construction O Optional COMMANDMIC IC M402A only Icom Icom Inc and the com logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries COMMANDMIC is a registered trade mark of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United states IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M402A M402SA EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or
25. WX E several times while pushing H L to se lect the channel group USA INT CAN if desired 2 While pushing ICH VVX epmi push 116991 The 1st character of the currently programmed comment blinks Push A or V to select a character 4 Push SQL to move to forward then push A V to select a character Push VOL to move to backward Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input all characters then push 16 9 to return to normal operation Available characters space 917 017106 O 1 0 Tel 01 60 1 olo fpe 0 Ya SO ho o He Ter EOE HOHHH f ol olMu N dle e Se Toll ffm oo ym 0 0 9 OL FOL 09 0 gm 9 p 0 FOE 1 001 72 COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 MH HM 127 supplied accessories Accessories included vvith the HM 127 Qiy D Connection cable 1000 6 m 20 ft 1 Mounting base AURA 1 3 Microphone hanger 1 4 Screws x 16 tapping 5 11 COMMANDMIC HM 127 B installation The optional HM 127 can be connected to the transceiver di rectly as well as via the supplied connection cable for longer distance remote operation The connector
26. all lock function is in use B Display backlighting The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil ity under low light conditions The backlighting condition can also be adjusted independently from the transceiver CD Push VOL pu for 1 sec to enter Backlight adjusting mode e JIM with the number of the backlight level appears in the channel comment indicator Q Push AT W to adjust the backlight level The backlight level is adjustable between 0 light OFF and 7 brightest B Monitor function Appears vvhile in the Backlight adiustment mode The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute of the microphone only An independent noise squelch system is employed Push 1801 412111 for 1 sec to activate the Monitor func tion GUY blinks and audio is emitted e Any key cancels the Monitor function Blinks when the Monitor function is in use ye H TNA M mn COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 E Dualwatch Tri watch operation Push or V to select the desired channel Push ICH VVX pmi U I C several times while pushing H L to select the channel group USA INT CAN if desired 2 Push CH WXepqy U I C for 1 sec to start Dualwatch Tri watch DUAL appears during Dual watch TRI appears during Tri watch A beep tone sounds when a sig nal is received on Channel 16 Tri w
27. atch becomes Dualwatch when receiving a signal on call channel Appears when the Dual or Dualwatch or Tri watch can be Tri watch function is in use selected in the transceiver s Set mode 3 To cancel Dualwatch Tri watch push CH WX Exi U C again 11 COMMANDMIC HM 127 M Setting tag channels D While pushing H L push CH WX Exil U I C several times to select the channel group USA INT CAN if de sired Push A or V to select the desired channel to set as a tag channel Push SCAN izxg for 1 sec to set the displayed channel as a tag channel e appears 4 To cancel the tag channel setting push SCANeIxg for 1 sec e disappears V Clearing or setting all tagged channels While pushing push for sec until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps to clear all tag channels setting in the channel group Repeat above procedure to set all tag channels Starting a scan D While pushing H L push CH VX pmi several times to select the channel group USA INT CAN if de sired When the Weather alert function is in use select the desired weather channel with U C and A or V 2 Push to start Priority or Normal scan SCAN appears during Normal scan The priority channel readout indicates 16 and P and SCAN indicators appear during Priority scan When a signal is received
28. both A and on the transceiver to change the channel group if necessary U S A nternational and Canadian channels can be selected in sequence 3 Push A or V to select a channel DUP appears for duplex channels H appears when a simplex channel is selected h appears when a receive only channel for a Canadian channel group is selected BASIC OPERATION 3 Weather channels The IC M402A M402SA has 10 weather channels These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration The transceiver can detect a weather alert tone on the se lected weather channel while receiving the channel during standby on a regular channel or while scanning p 31 Push CH WX DUAL once or twice to select a weather channel WX appears when a weather channel is selected WX ALT appears when the Weather alert function is in use p 31 DUAL Push once or twice ILI When Weather alert is ON ILI When Weather alert is OFF Push A or V to select a channel 7 BASIC OPERATION E Receiving and transmitting 2 CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam 7 Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 CAN 22 age the transceiver Y NOT be lawfully used by the general public in U S A wa 2 ters D Rotate VOL to turn power ON Set the audio and squelch
29. channel 9 Call channel Push 1699 for 1 sec to select call channel Push CH WX to return to the condition before selecting call channel or push A or V to select an operating channel Weather channels Push CH WX once or twice to select the weather channel group Q Push A or W to select a weather channel Push CH WX to return to the condition before selecting the weather channel group Push LI CALL 4 Lt md L 9 Push for 1 sec ih ul Push CH WX U S A International and Canadian channels D Push U I C to select a regular channel e Push U C again if a weather channel appears While pushing H L push U C to select channel group U S A nternational and Canadian channels can be selected sequence 7f 4 K n Push lt H L U S A channels 8 CH WX while pushing 9 CH WX Lu liae CAN H L T TELE 15 Canadian channels International channels CH WX Receiving and transmitting Push PWR for 2 sec to turn power ON 2 Push VOL then to adjust audio output level Push SQL then push to mute any audio noise if nec essary Push to select the desired channel When receiving a signal appears
30. d PTT Operation Select Dualwatch or Tri watch in Set mode p 31 Select the desired operating channel Push CH WXeDUAL for 1 sec to start Dualwatch or Tri watch blinks during Dualwatch Tw blinks during Tri watch A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 4 To cancel Dualwatch Tri watch push CH WX DUAL again Example Operating Tri watch on INT Channel 25 DUAL Tri watch starts l E for 1 sec 4 mz 26 NT Signal is received on call channel m 26 ni Ud Signal is received on Channel 16 takes priority bx 1612 the signal disappears m 1 Tri watch resumes after a m b 11 12 SCAN OPERATION M Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan When the weather alert function is turned ON the previously selected used weather channel is also checked while scan ning p 31 Set the tag channels scanned channel before scanning Clear the tag channels which inconveniently stop scanning such as those for digital communication use Y Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode p 31 PRIORITY SCAN Priority scan searches through all tag channels in sequence while monitoring Channel
31. e monitoring Channel 16 Normal scan default Priority scan Scan resume timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause OFF or timer scan ON When OFF is selected the scan pauses until the signal disappears When ON is selected the scan pauses 5 sec and resumes even if a signal has been re ceived on any other channel than Channel 16 r N m TIMER LI Scan timer ON Scan timer OFF default SETMODE 8 Weather alert A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be fore important weather information When the weather alert function is turned ON the transceiver detects the alert then the WX ALT indicator blinks until the transceiver is operated The previously selected used weather channel is checked any time during standby or while scanning WX ALT appears instead of WX indication when the function is set ON WX ALT Lr or RLHRT Weather alert OFF default Weather alert ON 9 Dual Tri watch This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri watch p 11 tl gt L UAL Dualwatch default Tri watch 8 SET MODE DSC watch DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving an other channel If a distress signal is received on Channel 70 the transceiver monitors Channel 16 and 70 alternately until the distress sig nal disappears If a signal is received on another channel DSC watch pa
32. e to receive CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS LAV VI Push either key to change the operating channel Set mode settings etc pgs 8 30 43 47 Push either key to adjust audio level or noise squelch level after VOL or SQL is pushed respectively pgs 8 43 Push either key to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight after VOL pmg is pushed for 1 sec p 45 Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur ing scan pgs 13 46 CHANNEL 16 CALL CHANNEL KEY 16 9 Selects Channel 16 when pushed pgs 6 42 Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec pgs 6 42 CALL appears when call channel is selected Push for sec to enter call channel programming con dition when call channel is selected pgs 9 44 While pushing enters channel com ments programming condition pgs 10 48 Enters Set mode when pushed while turning power ON pgs 30 47 CHANNEL DUALVVATCH TRI VVATCH KEY U UC Selects and toggles the regular channels and weather channel when pushed momentarily pgs 6 7 42 While pushing H L selects one of three channel groups in sequence when pushed pgs 7 42 International U S A and Canadian channels are available Starts Dualwatch or Tri watch when pushed for 1 sec pgs 11 45 Stops Dualwatch or Tri watch when either is activated ATTENUATOR INTERCOM SCRAMBLER KEY 1
33. ges to the channel specified by the calling station when AFLE is selected Transmitting Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only CD Push DSC IC to enter the DSC menu Q Push A or V to select 55012 and push DSCeIc Push A VW to select the desired pre programmed group address and push DSC IC e The ID code for the group call must be set in advance p 15 DSC OPERATION 6 4 Push A or V to specify the desired intership channel After the Group call has been transmitted the display and push DSC IC changes to the previously specified channel Channel 70 is selected and FERDY appears Push and hold PTT to communicate your message to the responding ship 5 Push DSC IC to transmit the Group call f Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear Routine category only is available 1 ILI I yin 22 DSC OPERATION Transmitting All Ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their listening channel When you want to announce a message to these ships use the All Ships call function D Push DSC IC to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A V to select ALL SHIPS Lr v HLL 5 Scrolls 3 Push DSCeIc to enter the standby condition for All Ships call e Cha
34. in iB 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n A Y Unit mm inch MB 69 FLUSH MOUNT KIT For mounting the transceiver to a panel MB 92 pusT COVER For attaching to the front panel of the transceiver to protect it when not in use SP 5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER A large external speaker for superior audio output SP 10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER A compact external speaker Features easy installation HM 127 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE External microphone type controller Provides optional inter com operation 6 m 20 feet microphone cable and mount ing base included Black and white colours are available OPC 999 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m 20 feet microphone extension cable for optional HM 127 Up to 2 OPC 999 can be connected 18 m 60 feet max imum 1 402 only options P Count on us A 6322H 1US Icom Inc 27 5 i 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
35. in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allow able MPE level set by FCC FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE MPE LIMIT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS Determining MPE Radius THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE MPE RA DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i 6 DSC OPERATION 14 28 11 COMMANDMIC HM 127 IMPORTANT i MMSI code programming 14 IC M402A only EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i MMSI code check 14 W Panel description IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ii E DSC individual ID 15 W Function display NOTE ates W Position indication 16 W Channel selection 42 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING iii Distress call
36. inal place TROUBLESHOOTING 1 0 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF The transceiver does Bad connection to the power supply Check the connection to the transceiver p 34 not turn ON No sound from speaker Squelch level is too high Set squelch to the threshold point 8 Volume level is too low Set VOL to a suitable level p 8 Speaker has been exposed to water Drain water from the speaker Transmitting is impossi Some channels are for low power or re Change channels pgs 6 ble or high power can ceive only 7 52 not be selected The output power is set to low Push HI LO on the microphone to select 8 high power Scan does not start TAG channel is not programmed Set the desired channels as TAG channels p 13 No beeps Beep tones are turned OFF Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode p 32 The squelch is open Set squelch to the threshold point p 8 Distress call cannot be MMSI DSC self ID code is not pro Program the MMSI DSC self ID code p 14 transmitted grammed E Panel description The optional HM 127 remotely controls the IC M402A and provides an optional Intercom function Front and side keys Top keys 1 1 COMMANDMIC HM 127 OPTION IC M402A only PTT SWITCH PTT pgs 8 43 Push and hold to transmit releas
37. ion com pass NOTE Check the installation angle the function display Z may not be easy to read at some angles WH VAs CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 E Optional MB 92 attachment An optional MB 92 bust cover is available for attaching the transceiver s front panel to prevent the keys and knobs get ting wet when the transceiver is not used Attach the optional MB 92 bust cover to the transceiver as shown below Q CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Optional MB 69 installation An optional MB 69 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel 2 CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 2 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic navigation com 7 pass Using the template on p 55 carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel or wherever you plan to mount the trans ceiver Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 supplied bolts 5 x 8 mm Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body Tighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate clockwise so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in strument control panel Tighten the locking nuts rotate counterclockwise so that the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below 6 Connect the antenna and power cable then return the in strument control panel to its orig
38. lert function is in use blinks when an alert tone is received O GPS INDICATOR Appears while valid position data is received Blinks when invalid position data is received Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected DSC INDICATOR Indicates the DSC status DSC appears when a DSC call is received p 25 POS REPLY appears when a Position Request Reply call or Position Report Reply call is received p 28 CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed 10 Lou BHTTERY scrolls when the battery voltage drops to approx 10 V DC or below m Thi blinks during Dualwatch Tw blinks during Tri watch p 11 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR p 7 Indicates whether a U S A U International I or Cana dian C channel is in use PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 E Microphone Microphone PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive p 8 CHANNEL UP DOWN KEYS AV V Push either key to change the operating memory channel Set mode settings etc pgs 6 7 30 TRANSMIT POWER KEY HI LO Toggles power high and lower when pushed 8 Some channels are set to low power only While pushing HI LO turn power ON to toggle the mi crophone lock function ON and OFF p 10 5 BASIC OPERATION M Channel selection Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel It is used for establi
39. levels Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance Rotate VOL to adjust the audio output level m Rotate SQL clockwise until the noise disappears 3 To change the channel group push both A and on the transceiver p 7 Push A or V to select the desired channel 6 e When receiving a signal USM appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of VOL may be necessary Push HI LO to select the output power if necessary LOW appears when low power is selected Choose low power for short range communications choose high power for longer distance communications Some channels are for low power only 6 Push and hold PTT to transmit then speak into the mi crophone 3 appears Microphone Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC Release PTT to receive Call channel programming Call channel is used to select Channel 9 default however you can program the call channel with your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall Push both A and V on the transceiver one or more times to select the desired channel group U S A In ternational or Canada to be I D 2 Push 169 for 1 sec to se lect the call channel of the J TAG CALL selected channel group CALL call channel num D 7 be
40. 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 AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol when cleaning as they may damage the transceiver surfaces BE CAREFUL The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children BE CAREFUL The transceiver and optional HM 127 em ploy waterproof construction which corresponds to JIS wa terproof specification Grade 7 1 m 30 min However once the transceiver or microphone has been dropped water proofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged etc 1 402 only PRIORITIES Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun ishable by law PRIVACY Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law fully be used in any way Indecent or profane language is prohibited RADIO LICENSES 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license befo
41. mment indicator then Channel 16 is automatically selected D TAG Scroll 9 Receiving a Distress Relay call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowl edgement is received The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes Push any key to stop the alarm DSC appears and RE RELAY scrolls at the channel com ment indicator then Channel 16 is automatically selected GPs psc REV im DSC OPERATION 9 Receiving an Individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is re ceived The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category DSC appears and FLW scrolls at the channel comment indicator Scrolls Push DSCeIC to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication push any other key to ignore the Individual call Receiving a Group call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category DSC appears and Fr GROUP scrolls at the channel comment indicator Scrolls Push DSCeIC to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication push any other key to ignore the Group call 9 Receiving an All Ships call While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received m The emergency alarm
42. nnel 70 is selected and appears 4 Push DSC IC to transmit the All Ships call Routine category only is available After the All Ships call has been transmitted the display changes to Channel 16 automatically TAG lt gt GPS i H Scrolls Transmitting Position Request call Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specified ship s current position etc D Push DSCeIc to enter the DSC menu Q Push A V to select 275 REQUEST then push DSCelC1 Scrolls Push A or V1 to select the desired pre programmed in dividual address The ID code for position request must be set in advance 15 ru DSC OPERATION 6 4 Push DSC IC to enter the standby condition for Position Request call Channel 70 is selected and appears 5 Push DSC IC to transmit the Position Request call t e 12 After the Position Request call has been transmitted the following indication is displayed WHIT ACK scrolls at the channel comment indicator N T ILE Scrolls Push any key to exit the condition and return to the nor mal operation 24 DSC OPERATION Transmitting Position Report call Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer etc D Push DSC I
43. nt appears and scrolls if programmed pgs 10 48 In Set mode indicates or scrolls the selected Set mode item pgs 30 47 SCAN INDICATOR pgs 13 46 SCAN appears during Normal scan SCAN appears during Priority scan PRIORITY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates a priority channel during Priority scan or Dual Tri watch pgs 11 13 45 46 appears during Intercom mode pgs 29 48 COMMANDMIC HM 127 11 DUAL TRI WATCH INDICATOR pgs 11 45 DUAL appears during Dualwatch TRI during Tri watch WEATHER CHANNEL INDICATOR 7 42 WX appears when a weather channel is selected WX ALT appears when the Weather alert function is in use blinks when an alert tone is received LOW POWER INDICATOR pgs 8 43 Appears when low power is selected CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR pgs 42 Appears when call channel is selected DUPLEX INDICATOR pgs 7 42 Appears when a duplex channel is selected TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR pgs 13 46 Appears when a tag channel is selected BUSY INDICATOR pgs 8 43 45 Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens TRANSMIT INDICATOR pgs 8 43 Appears while transmitting 42 11 COMMANDMIC 127 B Channel selection Channel 16 CD Push 16 to select Channel 16 Push CH WX to return to the condition before selecting Chan nel 16 or push A or V to se lect an operating
44. olls 6 When the acknowledgement able to comply is received the specified channel in step 3 is selected with beeps automatically Or when the acknowledgement unable to comply is received the display changes to the operated channel before enter the DSC menu with beeps e REV ARLE ACK or FLY UNR LE ALK scrolls at the channel com ment indicator Scrolls Push and hold PTT to communicate your message to the responding ship DSC OPERATION 6 9 Transmitting Individual acknowledgement Transmit an acknowledgement able to comply or unable to comply when an Individual call for you is received CD Push DSC IC to enter the DSC menu 2 Push A or V to select TN ALK and push DSCeIc e TNIV ACK item appears after an Individual call is received ALK item disappears if another call is received after the Individual call The Individual acknowledgement can be transmitted to the last received individual call only Scrolls 3 Push A or V to select the acknowledgement or Im o UNH L DSC OPERATION Push DSCeIc to enter selected Individual call acknowl edgement BER appears at the channel comment indicator 5 Push DSC IC to transmit the acknowledgement to the se lected station 6 After the Individual acknowledgement has been transmit ted the display chan
45. on Connect an optional HM 127 as described on pgs 34 57 Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation The received signal is muted during Intercom operation Push DSC IC for 1 sec to enter Intercom mode The HM 127 power is automatically turned ON even if the power is OFF UM i IC M402A HM 127 2 Push and hold DSC IC again to call up The transceiver and microphone emit call beeps Push and hold the PTT switch and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone e TALE or 1511 appears on the caller or listener function dis play respectively To adjust the IC M402A s speaker output level rotate VOL To adjust the HM 127 s speaker output level push A or V after pushing VOL on the HM 127 IL TALK 5 NEM IC M402A caller HM 127 listener f q m After releasing the PTT switch you can hear the response through the speaker 5 To return to the normal operation push DSC IC momen tarily keys also turn the function OFF however the correspond ing function is then activated e g pushing 1699 selects Chan nel 16 GY While in the Intercom mode the transceiver functions transmit and receive are interrupted If the transceiver is in transmit condition the Intercom function is not avail able When a DSC call is received DSC appears and DSC message is displayed at
46. or 1 sec to set the displayed chan nel as a tag Scanned channel While pushing H L push for 3 sec to clear or set all tag channels TRANSMIT POWER KEY Toggles high or low power when pushed pgs 8 43 Some Channels are set to low power only While pushing this key other keys perform secondary functions Toggles the All key lock function ON or OFF when pushed while turning power ON p 44 e H blinks while the All key lock function is in use Only PWR and PTT function when the All key lock func tion is in use Function display 11 mum TA CALL Low T CAN dini r 2 ib e m EI CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR pgs 7 42 Indicates whether an International INT U S A USA or Canadian CAN channel is selected KEY LOCK INDICATOR p 44 Appears while the Key lock function is in use Blinks while the All key lock function is in use CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT w Indicates the selected operating channel number A appears when a simplex channel is selected b ap pears when a receive only channel for a Canadian channel group is selected pgs 6 42 Set mode indicates the selected condition pgs 30 47 VOLUME INDICATOR 43 Appears while audio output level is adjusted SQUELCH INDICATOR 43 Appears while noise squelch level is adjusted CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comme
47. r appear i 1 3 Push 16 9 again for 3 sec c 2 until a long beep changes TAG CALL to 2 short beeps to enter T LI mz call channel programming L condition I D WIT Channel number starts blink MILLI ing BASIC OPERATION 3 Push A V to select the desired channel 5 Push 169 to program the displayed channel as the call channel Push CH WX DUAL to can cel e The channel number stops blinking D D CALL D lt p BASIC OPERATION B Channel comments Memory channels can be labeled with alphanumeric com ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni tion More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection Capital letters small letters except f j p S y x z O to 9 some symbols and space can be used D Select the desired channel Cancel Dualwatch Tri watch or Scan in advance While pushing CH WXe DUAL push 1699 to edit the channel comment A cursor and the first char acter start blinking alter d b z nately e 2 3 Select the desired charac ter by pushing A or V Push SCAN TAG or CH WX DUAL to move the cursor forward or backward respectively Repeat step to input all characters 5 Push 1699 to input and set the comment e Push DS
48. re using the transceiver It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiotelephone license application This government issued license states the call sign which is your craft s identification for radio purposes OPERATING RULES 2 OPERATOR S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator Only a licensed radio opera tor may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy Radio license for boaters U S A only The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio EPIRB and marine radar without having an FCC ship station license Boaters traveling on international voyages having an HF single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite termi nal or required to carry a marine radio under any other regulation must still carry an FCC ship station license For further information see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact Sheet 1 1 a 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
49. s sticker must be affixed in 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 sen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker p 33 EXAMPLE WARNING STICKER RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Expo sure An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum of 5 meters measured from the lowest point of the antenna vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance re quirements This 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure MPE distance of 3 meters added to the height of an adult 2 meters and is appropriate for all vessels WARNING For watercraft without suitable structures the antenna must be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically between the antenna measured from the lowest point of the antenna to the heads of all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are 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
50. shing initial contact vvith another station and for emer gency communications Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualvvatch and Tri vvatch VVhile standing by you must moni tor Channel 16 Push 16 9 momentarily to select Channel 16 Push CH WX DUAL to return to the condition before select ing Channel 16 or push or to select operating chan nel Push Scrolls Channel 9 Call channel Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use call channel The call channel is monitored during Tri watch The call channels can be programmed p 9 and are used to store your most often used channels in each channel group for quick recall m Push 16 9 for 1 sec to select the call channel of the se lected channel group CALL call channel number appear Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel p 9 Push CH WX DUAL to return to the condition before se lecting call channel or push A or to select an oper ating channel TAG CALL gt ni for 1 sec ub 1 f IT lt L Scrolls U S A Canadian and international channels The IC M402A M402SA are preprogrammed with 57 U S A 61 Canadian and 57 international channels These channel groups may be specified for the operating area D Push CH WX DUAL to select a regular channel If a weather channel appears push CH WX DUAL again Q Push
51. sounds when the category is Dis tress or Urgency 2 beeps sound for other categories DSC appears and ALL SHIPS scrolls at the channel comment indicator an AM 1 Scrolls Push DSCeIC to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication push any other key to ignore the All Ships call Monitor the channel for an announcement from the calling vessel DSC OPERATION 6 Receiving a Geographical Area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call for the area you are in is received w The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category DSC appears and FL 5 nel comment indicator EGGRAPHITAL scrolls at the chan Scrolls Push DSCeIC to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication push any other key to ignore the Geographical Area call Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling station S Y When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob lem with the connected receiver all Geographical Area 2 calls are received regardless of your position WS DSC OPERATION 9 Receiving a Position Request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is received DSC appears and 205 RENUEST scrolls at the chan nel comment indicator Scrolls Push DSCeIC to reply to
52. the channel comment indicator after the Intercom use is finished When a WX alert is received WX ALT blinks and a beep sounds The WX alert sounds after the Intercom use is finished MODE Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans ceiver s functions Scan type Normal or Priority Scan re sume timer Weather alert Dual Tri watch DSC watch Beep tone transceiver LCD contrast and Auto ACK ZZ Available functions may differ depending on dealer setting SET MODE CONSTRUCTION Auto acknowledgement Scan type L AUTO Scrolls Starting item LCD contrast Beep tone 1 CUNT LI 1 Set mode operation Turn power OFF While pushing 16 9 turn power ON to enter Set mode SCAN appears at the channel comment indicator 3 After the display appears release 169 4 Push 1699 to select the desired item if necessary 5 Push A V to select the desired condition of the item Turn power OFF then ON again to exit Set mode Scan resume timer Weather alert UL Dual Tri watch Scrolls 30 M SET mode items Scan type The transceiver has 2 scan types Normal scan and Priority scan Normal scan searches all tag channels in the selected channel group Priority scan searches all tag channels in se quence vvhil
53. to exit Set mode Beep tone JEEP Push A to turn ON V to turn OFF the beep output a Push w Ln m 25 LCD contrast LCI CONTRAST Push AT V to adjust to a suitable LCD contrast e if CONTRAST scrolls at the channel comment indicator m 9 U c o x E 40 S o S o 11 COMMANDMIC HM 127 Intercom operation Push _ SCR for 1 sec to activate the Intercom function e IC appears in the priority channel ir readout The channel comment disappears 2 Push PTT to talk e TALK appears at the channel comment indicator Release PTT to listen 1 STN appears at the channel comment indicator when the transceiver is in talking mode 4 Push 1 SCR to cancel the Intercom function e Pushing 1699 also cancels the Intercom function gt off it 7 Appears when the inter com function is in use For your reference In case the Intercom mode is selected with the transceiver while the microphone power is OFF the microphone power is automatically turned ON and the Intercom mode is selected 9 Intercom beep function Push ILO DX lliii SCR for more than 1 sec Emits the Intercom beep while holding B Channel comments Push A or V to select a channel to program a channel comment Push CH
54. urned OFF The Distress call is repeated every 3 5 4 5 min until re ceiving an acknovvledgement Push DISTRESS to transmit a renewed Distress call if desired Push any key except DISTRESS to cancel the Call repeat mode XX GO A AW DSC OPERATION M Transmitting DSC calls Transmitting Individual call The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig nal to a specific ship only o Push DSC IC to enter the DSC menu eo INDIVIDUAL scrolls at the channel comment indicator Scrolls Push DSCeIC and select the desired pre programmed in dividual address using A V then push DSCeIc The ID code for the individual call must be set in advance p 15 Lr GPs do 1 1 3 Push A V to specify the desired intership channel and push DSC IC e Channel 70 is selected and appears LI 28 wm ILI 4 Push DSC IC to transmit the Individual call If Channel 70 is busy the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear 1 Routine category only is available 1 L m BUSY When Ch 70 is busy n r 11 JL Push DSC IC to transmit DSC call After transmitting the Individual call stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received e HAIT ALK scrolls at the channel comment indicator dan ILI WHIT Scr
55. uses until the signal disappears Z This function may not be available for some channel ZZ groups depending on dealer setting e PSE scrolls at the channel comment indicator nr D Lt Uil Scrolls DSC watch ON Scrolls DSC watch OFF default Beep tone You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON Ln Beep tone ON default J gt LU Beep tone OFF LCD contrast This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 4 levels The LCD contrast can be adjustable in 4 levels 1 is the low est contrast and 4 is the highest contrast LCD contrast level 3 LCD contrast level 1 default Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the Automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF When Position Request or Position Report call is received transceiver automatically transmits Position Request Reply or Position Report Reply respectively AUTO KEK scrolls at the channel comment indicator NT 11 LI CURE Scrolls Scrolls Auto acknowledgement Auto acknowledgement OFF default ON CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 M Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied Qty D Mounting bracket 1 2 DC power cable OPC 891
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