Instruction Manual: VHF Marine Transceiver
Instruction Manual: VHF Marine Transceiver
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM411
FOREWORD IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M411 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
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state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper
care, this transceiver should provide you with years of trou- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-
ble-free operation. struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-M411.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making the IC-M411 your radio of choice, and hope
you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many
hours of research and development went into the design of EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
your IC-M411.
WORD DEFINITION
D FEATURES
R WARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
m Advanced receiver performance
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
m Easy to hear speaker
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
NOTE
m Built-in DSC meets Class D requirement personal injury, fire or electric shock.
m Rugged waterproof construction
m Favorite channel function
m AquaQuake water draining function CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE
THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure
to water including salt water, otherwise, the keys and
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- switches may become inoperable due to salt crystalliza-
porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, tion.
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
DOC
CE versions of the IC-M411 which display the “CE” • List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)
symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the
Country Codes Country Codes
essential requirements of the European Radio and
Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. 1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI
2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT
This warning symbol indicates that this equip-
3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU
ment operates in non-harmonised frequency
4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT
bands and/or may be subject to licensing condi- 5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL
tions in the country of use. Be sure to check that 6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO
you have the correct version of this radio or the 7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL
correct programming of this radio, to comply with 8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT
national licensing requirement. 9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO
10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK
DECLARATION 11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI
OF CONFORMITY 12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES
13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE
We Icom Inc. Japan
14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH
0560
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the 15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test 16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB
26th Sep. 2007
Suite measurements have been performed.
Place and date of issue 17 Latvia LV
Kind of equipment: VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
Type-designation: iM411
Version (where applicable): Authorized representative name
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD...................................................................................... i 6 DSC OPERATION................................................................13–38
IMPORTANT....................................................................................... i n MMSI code programming.......................................................13
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.................................................................... i n DSC address ID......................................................................14
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.............................................................. ii n Position and time programming.....................................................17
INSTALLATION NOTE....................................................................... ii n Position indication...................................................................18
DOC.................................................................................................. iii n Distress call............................................................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................... iv n Transmitting DSC calls............................................................21
PRECAUTIONS................................................................................. v n Receiving DSC calls...............................................................32
1 OPERATING RULES...................................................................1 n Received messages...............................................................36
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION............................................................2–4 n Automatic acknowledgement .................................................38
n Front panel................................................................................2 n Offset time..............................................................................38
n Microphone...............................................................................3 7 SET MODE...........................................................................39–41
n Function display........................................................................4 n Set mode programming..........................................................39
3 BASIC OPERATION................................................................5–9 n Set mode items.......................................................................40
n Channel selection.....................................................................5 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE..............................42–45
n Receiving and transmitting.......................................................7 n Connections............................................................................42
n Call channel programming........................................................8 n Antenna..................................................................................43
n Channel comments...................................................................8 n Fuse replacement...................................................................43
n Microphone Lock function.........................................................9 n Cleaning.................................................................................43
n Display backlight.......................................................................9 n Supplied accessories..............................................................43
n AquaQuake water draining function..........................................9 n Mounting the transceiver........................................................44
4 SCAN OPERATION.............................................................10–11 n Optional MB-69 installation.....................................................45
n Scan types..............................................................................10 9 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................46
n Setting TAG channels.............................................................11 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTION........................................47–49
n Starting a scan........................................................................11 n Specifications.........................................................................47
5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH........................................................12 n Option.....................................................................................49
n Description..............................................................................12 11 CHANNEL LIST...................................................................50–51
n Operation................................................................................12 12 TEMPLATE................................................................................53
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric hot when operating continuously for long periods.
shock. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more use by children.
than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the trans- BE CAREFUL! The transceiver employs waterproof
ceiver. construction, which corresponds to IPX7 of the international
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at standard IEC 60529 (2001). However, once the transceiver
the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If an incorrect has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due
connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof
damaged. seal damaged, etc.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor-
vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. mance when used with this transceiver. We are not respon-
sible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident
KEEP the transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship’s caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.
navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –20°C or above +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. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
on another channel. posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio op-
erator may operate a transceiver.
• False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun-
ishable by law. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a trans-
ceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call
D PRIVACY and makes the necessary log entries.
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-
fully be used in any way. Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
handy.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D RADIO LICENSES
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You must have a current radio station license before using
the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which
is not licensed.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
n Front panel
Function t CLEAR KEY [CLR]
Speaker i o !0 display (p. 4) q Push to cancel the entered function and exits the condi-
tion when pushed.
y SCAN/TAG CHANNEL KEY [SCAN•TAG] (p. 11)
➥ Push to start and stop the normal or priority scan when
tag channels are programmed.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed
channel as a tag (scanned) channel.
➥ W hile pushing [HI/LO] located on the microphone,
push and hold for 3 sec. to set or clear all tag channels
in the selected channel group.
u CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [s]/[t]•[GRP]
u y t r e w ➥ Push to select the operating channels, Set mode set-
tings, DSC menu items, etc. (pgs. 5, 6, 13, 39)
q POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] ➥ Push both keys to select a channel group in sequence.
➥ Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 6)
➥ Rotate to adjust the audio level. • EUR version has International channels only and this func-
tion is not available.
w SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 7) ➥ Push to select the desired digit or character.
Rotate to set the squelch threshold level. (pgs. 8, 13, 14, 17)
e DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (p. 18) ➥ While pushing [SCAN•TAG], push to adjust the bright-
Push and hold for 3 sec. to transmit a distress call. ness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 9)
➥ While pushing and holding both keys, turn power ON to
r ENTER KEY [ENT]
activates the AquaQuake function. (p. 9)
Sets the DSC menu, a channel comment, etc. when
pushed.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
n Microphone
2
i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16•C]
q
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 5)
Microphone
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 5)
• “CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
➥ Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter the call channel pro-
gramming condition when the call channel is selected.
(p. 8)
w e
➥ While pushing [CH•DUAL], push to enter the channel
comment programming condition. (p. 8)
➥ While turning power ON, push to enter set mode. (p. 39)
o CHANNEL/DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH KEY [CH•DUAL]
➥ Push to select the regular channel. (pgs. 5, 6)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to start dualwatch or tri-watch.
(p. 12) q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
➥ Push to stop dualwatch or tri-watch when either is acti- Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 7)
vated. (p. 12) w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
!0 DSC MENU KEY [MENU] (p. 13) ➥ Push to select the operating channels, Set mode set-
Push to toggle the DSC menu ON or OFF. tings, DSC menu items, etc. (pgs. 5, 6, 13, 39)
➥ Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or
resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 11)
➥ Push to select the desired digit or character.
(pgs. 8, 13, 14, 17)
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
➥ Push to toggle the output power high and low. (p. 7)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON to
toggle the Microphone Lock function ON and OFF. (p. 9)
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
n Function display
t DSC INDICATOR
!2
q Indicates the DSC status.
!1 • “DSC” appears when a DSC call is received. (pgs. 22, 32)
!0 w • “POS REPLY” appears when a Position Reply call is received.
o e (p. 35)
r y GPS INDICATOR
➥ Appears while valid position data is received.
i u y t ➥ Blinks when invalid position data is received.
➥ Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.
q CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR
➥ ‘Latitude,’ ‘Longitude’ and UTC time data scroll in sequence. u CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
➥ Channel comment appears and scrolls (if programmed) ➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number.
for about 10 sec. after the channel selection. (p. 8) • “A” appears when a simplex channel is selected.
➥ “DSC” appears when DSC channel group is in use; “ATIS” ➥ In Set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 39)
appears when ATIS channel group is in use. (p. 6) i LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7)
➥ “ SCAN 16 ” appears during Priority scan; “ SCAN ” ap- Appears when low power is selected.
pears during Normal scan. (p. 11)
o CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6)
➥ “DW 16” appears during Dualwatch; “TW 16” appears
Indicates whether an International “INT” or U.S.A. “USA”
during Tri-watch. (p. 12)
channel is in use. (Depends on version)
➥ In Set mode, indicates and scrolls the selected item. (p. 39)
!0 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5)
w TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 11)
Appears when the call channel is selected.
Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
!1 BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7)
e DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 6)
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
opens.
r LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
!2 TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V
Appears while transmitting.
DC or below.
➥ Push [16•C] momentarily to select Channel 16. Push and hold [16•C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel
➥
➥ Push [CH•DUAL] to return to the condition before select- of the selected channel group.
ing Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select an operating • “CALL” and call channel number appear.
channel. • Each channel group may have an independent call channel
after programming a call channel. (p. 8)
Push [CH•DUAL] to return to the condition before select-
➥
Push ing call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select an operating
channel.
for 1 sec.
Convenient!
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 41),
[Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels
in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.
• The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 11)
3 BASIC OPERATION
ï International channels
There are pre-programmed 57 (EUR version,) 59 (U.K. ver- Push
sion,) 58 (Holland version) or 56 (FRG version) International and
channels for the IC-M411.
BASIC OPERATION 3
3 BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION 3
➥ While pushing and holding both [Y] and [Z] on the trans-
ceiver, turn power ON.
• A low beep tone sounds while [Y] and [Z] keys are pushed
and held to drain water, regardless of [VOL] control setting.
[Y]/[Z] [HI/LO] • The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the Aqua-
Quake function is activated.
n Display backlight
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
Display backlight is also adjustable via the Set mode. (p. 41)
4 SCAN OPERATION
n Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning.
wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning,
Normal scan. such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to right
page for details.)
Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 40)
CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02
CH 06 CH 16 CH 03 CH 06 CH 03
CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04
Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se- Normal scan, like Priority scan, searches through all TAG
quence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is channels in sequence. However, unlike Priority scan,
detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a
disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other TAG channel.
than Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the sig-
nal disappears.
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SCAN OPERATION 4
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5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
n Description n Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 40)
another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel.
call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri- e Push and hold [CH•DUAL] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch
watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are or Tri-watch.
operating on another channel. • “DW” blinks during Dualwatch; “TW” blinks during Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION on Channel 16.
Call channel r To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [CH•DUAL] again.
[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25
q Tri-watch starts. w Signal is received on
call channel.
Dualwatch Tri-watch
• I f a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-
r Tri-watch resumes after the e Signal is received on
watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. signal disappears. Channel 16 takes priority.
• I f a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-
watch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-
appears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/
Tri-watch, push and hold [PTT].
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Scrolls
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6 DSC OPERATION
n DSC address ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs (9-digit) can be programmed t Push [Y] or [Z] to set up to a 10-character ID name.
and named with up to 10 characters. • Push [CH•DUAL] or [16•C] to move the cursor forward or back-
ward, respectively.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition.
D Programming Address ID
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ADDRESS,” push [ENT].
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select “DEL INDV ID,” push [ENT]. e Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ADD GROUP ID,” push [ENT].
• When no address ID is programmed, “NO ID” is displayed.
Scrolls
Scrolls
r Push [Y] or [Z] to set the 9-digit Group ID, push [ENT].
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired ID name for delet- • Push [CH•DUAL] or [16•C] to move the cursor forward or back-
ing and push [ENT]. ward, respectively.
• “READY” appears. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition.
1st digit ‘0’ is fixed for a Group ID.
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6 DSC OPERATION
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
Scrolls
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6 DSC OPERATION
A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR
GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.
your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.
➥ ‘Latitude,’ ‘Longitude’ and UTC time data scroll in se-
quence at the channel comment indicator.
• Channel comment is indicated at the channel comment indica-
D Simple call
tor for about 10 sec. after the channel selection.
q Confirm no Distress call is being received.
➥ “NO POSITION” scrolls when no GPS is connected. w While lifting up the key cover, push and hold [DISTRESS]
for 3 sec. to transmit the Distress call.
• Emergency channel (Ch 70) is automatically selected and the
Distress call is transmitted.
Scrolls • While pushing and holding [DISTRESS], the key backlighting is
blinking.
DSC OPERATION 6
D Regular call
The nature of the distress call should be included in the dis-
Scrolls tress call.
Scrolls e Push [s] or [t] to select the nature of the distress, push
[ENT].
• ‘UNDESIGNATED,’ ‘EXPLOSION,’ ‘FLOODING,’ ‘COLLISION,’
‘GROUNDING,’ ‘CAPSIZING,’ ‘SINKING,’ ‘ADRIFT (Disable
➥ A distress alert contains;
• Kinds of distress: Undesignated distress adrift),’ ‘ABANDONING (Abandoning ship),’ ‘PIRACY (Piracy at-
•P osition data : Latest GPS or manual input position data tack),’ and ‘MOB (Man overboard)’ are available.
held for 23.5 hrs. or until the power is • The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes.
turned OFF.
➥ The Distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until
receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’ (‘Call repeat’ mode) Scrolls
• “RE-TRANSMISSION” is displayed while transmission.
➥ Push [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed Distress call,
if desired. When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is
➥ P ush [CLR] to transmit a the ‘Cancel ACK’ call to can- connected, next steps r, t (Current position/time pro-
cel the ‘Call repeat’ mode. gramming) do not appear. Go to step y.
• “CANCELED” is displayed.
☞ Continue to the next page
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6 DSC OPERATION
r The position information appears. Set your latitude data y Push [DISTRESS] for 3 sec. to transmit the distress call.
using [s] or [t]. After setting the latitude data, push • While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting is blinking.
[ENT] to set your longitude data. • The distress information is stored for 10 minutes.
• Push [CH•DUAL] or [16•C] to move the cursor forward or back- • Emergency channel (Ch70) is automatically selected and the
ward, respectively. Distress call is transmitted.
• Push [s] or [t] to edit N; North latitude or S; South latitude when • Push [CLR] to exit the condition.
the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position, and W; West longitude or E;
East longitude when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. Scrolls
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
Scrolls
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6 DSC OPERATION
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired intership channel, y Stands by on the intership channel, specified in step r,
push [ENT]. until an acknowledgement is received.
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in • “WAIT ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
preferred order.
• After pushing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears at the channel comment indicator. Scrolls
Push
u When the acknowledgement is received, “DSC” appears
and “RCV ABLE ACK” or “RCV UNABLE ACK” scrolls at
the channel comment indicator with beeps.
• Push [CLR] to stop the beep.
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
Quick ACK:
➥A fter an Individual call is received, push [CLR] to stop
beep, then push [ENT]. (Go to step r as below.)
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Manual ACK:
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “INDV ACK,” push [ENT]. t Push [ENT] to transmit the acknowledgement call to the
• “INDV ACK” item appears after receiving an Individual call. selected station.
Scrolls
Transmitting
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired individual address,
push [ENT]. y After the Individual acknowledgement call has been trans-
mitted, the specified channel (specified by the calling sta-
tion) is selected automatically when “ABLE” is selected,
Scrolls or returns to the previous condition (before entering the
DSC menu) when “UNABLE” is selected in step e.
6 DSC OPERATION
Transmitting
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired intership channel,
push [ENT]. y After the Group call has been transmitted, the specified
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in channel (in step r) is automatically selected.
recommending order.
• After pushing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears at the channel comment indicator. Scrolls
DSC OPERATION 6
6
Scrolls
y After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the specified
channel (in step r) is selected automatically.
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired ITU channel, push Scrolls
[ENT].
• After pushing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears at the channel comment indicator.
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6 DSC OPERATION
Transmitting
Scrolls t After the Position Request call has been transmitted, re-
turns to the normal operation.
Scrolls
Push
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DSC OPERATION 6
Scrolls Transmitting
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6 DSC OPERATION
Transmitting
Scrolls
t After the Polling Request call has been transmitted, re-
turns to the normal operation.
Scrolls
Push
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DSC OPERATION 6
Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired individual address,
push [ENT].
• After pushing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears at the channel comment indicator.
Scrolls
Push
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6 DSC OPERATION
D Test Call
Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling chan- r Push [ENT] to transmit the Test call.
nels should be avoided as much as possible by using other • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan-
methods. When testing on the distress/safety channel is una- nel becomes clear.
voidable, it should be indicated that these are test transmissions.
Normally the test call would require no further communica-
tions between the two stations involved.
Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed
coast station address, push [ENT].
• The ID code must be set in advance. (p. 14)
• After pushing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears at the channel comment indicator.
Scrolls
Push
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DSC OPERATION 6
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6 DSC OPERATION
Scrolls
DR
eceiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowl-
D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement edgement is received:
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledge-
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
ment to other ship is received: • Push any key to stop the alarm.
➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ “DSC” appears and “RCV RELAY ACK” scrolls at the channel
• Push any key to stop the alarm.
comment indicator, then Channel 16 is selected automatically.
➥ “DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls at the
channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is selected
automatically.
Scrolls
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
1
2
D Receiving an Individual call D Receiving a Group call
While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is received: While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received: 3
➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound for 2 minutes de- ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound for 2 minutes de- 4
pending on the received category. pending on the received category.
• Push [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps. • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps. 5
➥ “DSC” appears and “RCV INDIVIDUAL” scrolls at the chan- ➥ “DSC” appears and “RCV GROUP” scrolls at the channel
nel comment indicator. comment indicator.
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➥ Push [ENT] to select the channel specified by the calling sta- 7
tion for voice communication; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
Scrolls
8
9
Scrolls
10
➥ Push [ENT] to reply the call and select the channel speci-
fied by the calling station for voice communication (de- 11
pending on your replying condition. See p, 23 for Individual
12
acknowledgement call procedure for details.); push [CLR]
other key to ignore the call. 13
14
15
16
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6 DSC OPERATION
Scrolls
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
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6 DSC OPERATION
Scrolls
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DSC OPERATION 6
1
2
t The message information scrolls. r Push [s] or [t] to select the desired message, push [ENT].
• The stored message has various information. • “M” appears when the unread messages is selected. 3
• Push [CLR] to exit the condition.
• Push and hold [CLR] for 1 sec. to delete the displayed mes- 4
sage and returns to DSC menu.
Scrolls 5
6
Scrolls
t The message information scrolls. 7
• The stored message has various information.
• Push [CLR] to exit the condition.
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D Other messages • Push and hold [CLR] for 1 sec. to delete the displayed mes- 9
q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. sage and returns to DSC menu.
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w Push [s] or [t] to select “DSC LOG,” and push [ENT].
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Scrolls
12
13
14
e Push [s] or [t] to select “OTHER,” push [ENT].
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16
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6 DSC OPERATION
Scrolls
e Set the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordi-
nated) time using [s] or [t].
e Push [s] or [t] to turn the automatic acknowledgement • Push [CH•DUAL] or [16•C] to move the cursor forward or back-
function ON or OFF. ward, respectively.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition.
SET MODE 7
n Set mode programming 1
2
Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- q Turn power OFF.
ceiver’s functions: Scan type, Scan resume timer, Dual/Tri- w While pushing [16•C], turn power ON to enter Set mode. 3
watch, Operation beep, LCD backlight, LCD contrast, AF • “SCAN” appears at the channel comment indicator.
level adjustment and Favorite channel. e After the display appears, release [16•C]. 4
r Push [16•C] to select the desired item, if necessary. 5
Available functions may differ depending on dealer set- t P ush [Y] or [Z] to select the desired condition of the
ting. item. 6
y Turn power OFF, then ON again to exit Set mode. 7
D SET MODE CONSTRUCTION 8
• Favorite channel • Scan type • Scan resume • Dual/Tri-watch
timer
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10
Scrolls
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Starting item 12
13
• To enter Set mode: While pushing , turn power ON.
• To select the item: Push .( )
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• To exit Set mode: Turn power OFF, then ON again. 15
16
• AF level • LCD Contrast • LCD Backlight • Operation beep
adjustment
Scrolls Scrolls
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7 SET MODE
D Operation beep
Priority scan (default) Normal scan You can select the silent operation by turning beep tones
OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push
D Scan resume timer of a key by turning beep tones ON.
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or
timer scan (ON).
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SET MODE 7
1
2
D LCD backlight D AF level adjustment
The LCD backlight brightness can be adjusted from OFF, 1 When turning the power ON, a beep is emitted to adjust the 3
(dark) to 4 (bright.) audio frequency level via [VOL]. 4
LCD backlight is also adjustable via [SCAN•TAG] key. (p. 9) Select the time period for the beep emission from 2, 5, 8, 10
• “BACKLIGHT” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. (sec.) or OFF. 5
6
Scrolls 7
8
LCD backlight level 4 (default) LCD backlight OFF AF level 2 (default) AF level OFF
9
D LCD contrast D Favorite channel 10
The LCD contrast can be adjustable in 4 levels. 1 is the low- This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF.
est contrast, and 4 is the highest contrast. The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. 11
• “CONTRAST” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. (p. 11)
• “FAVORITE” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. 12
13
ON : [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite
Scrolls
channels in the selected channel group in sequence 14
when pushed.
LCD contrast level 3 (default) OFF : [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select all channels in
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the selected channel group in sequence when pushed. 16
Scrolls
n Connections
w CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, GPS
q receiver jack and external speaker jack, cover the con-
e
nector and jacks with an adhesive tape as shown
below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
Rubber vulcanizing
tape
r
t
r ANTENNA CONNECTOR
q DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connec-
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connec- tor to the transceiver.
tor to an external 13.8 V battery. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
w EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
Connects to an external speaker. t GROUND TERMINAL
Connect this terminal to a vessel ground to prevent elec-
e GPS RECEIVER JACK trical shocks and interference from other equipment oc-
Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication. curring. Use a PH M3 × 6 mm screw (not supplied).
• A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA,
GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your
dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
Outer conductor : NMEA (–)
Inner conductor : NMEA (+)
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING
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D Dimensions
148
139.5
60.6
78
48
n Option 1
2
• MB-69 flush mount kit
For mounting the transceiver to a panel. 3
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11 CHANNEL LIST
• International channels
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
CH CH CH CH CH CH
Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive
01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 61 156.075 160.675 71 156.575 156.575 81 157.075 161.675
02 156.100 160.700 12 156.600 156.600 22 157.100 161.700 62 156.125 160.725 72 156.625 156.625 82 157.125 161.725
03 156.150 160.750 13 156.650 156.650 23 157.150 161.750 63 156.175 160.775 73 156.675 156.675 83 157.175 161.775
04 156.200 160.800 14 156.700 156.700 24 157.200 161.800 64 156.225 160.825 74 156.725 156.725 84 157.225 161.825
05 156.250 160.850 15*2 156.750 156.750 25 157.250 161.850 65 156.275 160.875 75*4 156.775 156.775 85 157.275 161.875
06 156.300 156.300 16 156.800 156.800 26 157.300 161.900 66 156.325 160.925 76*4 156.825 156.825 86 157.325 161.925
07 156.350 160.950 17*2 156.850 156.850 27 157.350 161.950 67 156.375 156.375 77 156.875 156.875 87 157.375 157.375
08 156.400 156.400 18 156.900 161.500 28 157.400 162.000 68 156.425 156.425 78 156.925 161.525 88 157.425 157.425
09 156.450 156.450 19 156.950 161.550 37A*3 157.850 157.850 69 156.475 156.475 79 156.975 161.575 P4*3 161.425 161.425
10 156.500 156.500 20 157.000 161.600 60 156.025 160.625 70*1 156.525 156.525 80 157.025 161.625
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CHANNEL LIST 11
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TEMPLATE 12
164
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149 3
4
R8 (Max.) 5
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61.6
78
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Unit: mm
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NOTE: The solid line is the line to use when cutting into the dash/helm.
The dotted line shows the outline of the IC-M411’s front panel once the radio is fitted into the hole.
Cut here
Do not follow the dotted line when making the hole in your dash/helm.
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MEMO
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