INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER. igm651. Ver

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1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER igm51 Ver

2 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver. The IC-GM51 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this transceiver 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-GM51 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-GM51. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-GM51. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS D FEATURES m Built-in DSC meets ITU Class A requirement with PS-250 dc-dc power supply m Rugged waterproof construction m Large LCD with dot matrix characters m Microphone (to front panel) and Handset (to rear panel) connections WORD RWARNING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

3 PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the transceiver to an external DC power supply directly. The transceiver should be connected to the DC power supply through the PS-250 (input voltage:. to 1.2 V DC) that is sold by the set with this transceiver. Be sure to not connect with reverse polarity. 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 1 m away from the ship s navigation compass. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below C or above +55 C or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. DO NOT use the chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. 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 employs waterproof construction, which correspond to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 0529 (2001). However, once the transceiver have been dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc. Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-icom optional equipment. ii

4 iii IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 1. USING CHANNEL 1 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY. 2. THIS IS... (name of vessel).. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. LOCATED AT... (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required.. Give 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 sec. until you hear short beeps change to one long beep. 2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast station. After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 1 is automatically selected.. and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above. INSTALLATION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any person is within 5 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna. In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1 2 minutes etc. Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB, CW, AM, etc. have a lower average output power and the perceived risk is even lower.

5 FIRMWARE VERSION NUMBER The firmware version number is displayed in the opening screen as below. The version number is also displayed when MMSI code check screen is selected. (see p. 1) Firmware version number indication (This illustration describes Version ) IC-GM51 <MMSI> 4579 Ver1.000 iv

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD... i IMPORTANT... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS... i PRECAUTIONS... ii IN CASE OF EMERGENCY... iii INSTALLATION NOTE... iii FIRMWARE VERSION NUMBER... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS... v 1 OPERATING RULES...1 D PRIORITIES...1 D PRIVACY...1 D RADIO LICENSES PANEL DESCRIPTION...2 n Panel description...2 n Function display...5 BASIC OPERATION...7 n Channel selection...7 D Channel D Call channel...7 D International channels (Depends on version)... n Receiving and transmitting... n Call channel programming... n Channel comments... n Microphone lock function... n Printer function... n Backlight function... n AquaQuake water draining function... 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH... n Description... n Operation... 5 SCAN OPERATION n Scan types... n Setting channels...1 n Starting a scan...1 DSC OPERATION n MMSI code programming...1 n DSC address ID...19 D Programming Individual ID...19 D Deleting Individual ID...22 D Programming Group ID...2 D Deleting Group ID...2 n Position and Time programming...27 n Position and Time indication...0 n GPS information indication...1 n Distress call...2 D Simple call...2 D Regular call...4 D Transmitting a Distress Cancel... D Transmitting a Distress Acknowledgement call...9 D Transmitting a Distress Relay call...41 D Transmitting a Distress Relay Acknowledgement call...4 v

7 n Transmitting DSC calls...50 D Transmitting an All Ships call...50 D Transmitting an Individual call...52 D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement call...54 D Transmitting a Group call...0 D Transmitting a Position Request call...2 D Transmitting a Position Reply call...4 D Transmitting a Polling Reply call...7 D Transmitting a Medical Transports call...9 D Transmitting a Neutral Ship call...70 D Transmitting a Test call...72 D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call...74 n Receiving DSC calls...75 D Receiving a Distress call...75 D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement call...77 D Receiving a Distress Cancel...7 D Receiving a Distress Relay call...79 D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement call...0 D Receiving an All Ships call...1 D Receiving an Individual call...2 D Receiving an Individual Acknowledgement call... D Receiving a Group call... D Receiving a Position Request call...7 D Receiving a Position Reply call... D Receiving a Polling Request call...9 D Receiving a Test call...90 D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement call...91 n Received messages...92 D Distress message...92 D Other messages...95 n DSC Set mode...99 D Printing out the DSC memory contents...99 D Position Automatic Acknowledgement...0 D DSC Data Output...1 D Squelch Level Setting for Channel 70 Receiver...2 D Medical Transports item Appearance in DSC Set up menu... D Neutral Ship Call item Appearance in DSC Set up menu...4 D Self Check Testing SET MODE... n Set mode programming... n Set mode items...7 D Scan type...7 D Scan resume timer...7 D Beep tone...7 D Internal speaker...7 D Display contrast... D Microphone type... D Cursor (Downward) movement... vi

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE n Connections...9 n Antenna...1 n Fuse replacement...1 n Supplied accessories...1 D Accessory connectors set up...1 n Power supply connections...2 D Connecting to the DC power supply through the PS D Connecting to the AC outlet through the PS-250 and optional PS n Mounting the transceiver...4 D Using the supplied mounting bracket...4 n MB-75 installation...1 n Microphone (HM-RB)... D Connection... n Handset (HS-9)...7 D Connection TROUBLESHOOTING... SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS n Specifications...9 D General...9 D Transmitter...9 D Receiver...9 D Dimensions...0 n Options...0 CHANNEL LIST...1 vii

9 OPERATING RULES 1 D 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 1 when you are not operating on another channel. False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. D PRIVACY Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. 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. 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. (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 operator 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

10 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION n Panel description Function display (p. 5)!1 DIAL!2 CHANNEL 1/ CALL CHANNEL KEY VHF MARINE igm51 Speaker! KEYPAD!0 TRANSMIT POWER KEY o VOLUME CONTROL MIC H/L DIAL 1 C MMSI q CLEAR KEY w FUNCTION KEY i MIC CONNECTOR VOL SQL e DISTRESS KEY r DSC MENU KEY u SQUELCH CONTROL y DIAL KEY t POWER KEY 2 q CLEAR KEY [CLR] to cancel the entered function, stop the scan, exit Set mode, etc. (pgs., 1, ) w FUNCTION KEY [F] After pushing this key, some keys perform secondary function. F appears when a secondary function can be accessed. e DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pgs. 2, ) and hold for sec. to transmit a Distress call. r DSC MENU KEY [MENU MMSI] to toggle the DSC menu ON or OFF. to enter the MMSI code programming condition when no MMSI code is programmed. (p. 1) and hold for 1 sec. to indicate the 9-digit MMSI code and firmware version number.

11 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 t POWER KEY [POWER] (p. ) to turn power ON and OFF. The transceiver does not turn power ON when the connected PC-250 dc-dc power supply is turned OFF. After turning power ON, the 9-digit MMSI code appears for 2 sec., if programmed. When no MMSI code is programmed, NO MMSI is displayed at power ON, and then the MMSI code programming is required. While pushing and holding [H/L], turn power ON to activate the AquaQuake function. (p. ) While pushing and holding [ C], turn power ON to enter Set mode. (p. ) y DIAL KEY [DIAL] to select to the regular channel. (pgs. 7, ) While pushing and holding [H/L], push to select one of three channel groups in sequence depending on version. (p. ) EUR version has International channels only and this function is not available. u SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. ) to set the squelch threshold level. i MIC CONNECTOR Connect the optional hand microphone only. (p. ) CAUTION: NEVER connect the optional handset (HS-9) here. o VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. ) to adjust the audio level.!0 TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] to toggle the output power high or low. (p. ) Some channels are set to low power only. While pushing and holding this key, some keys perform secondary functions.!1 DIAL [] (pgs. 7,, ) to select the operating channels, set mode contents, etc.!2 CHANNEL 1/CALL CHANNEL KEY [ C] to select Channel 1. (p. 7) and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 7) CALL appears when call channel is selected. and hold for sec. to enter call channel programming condition when call channel is selected. (p. )! KEYPAD Inputs numeral for channel number input, etc. After inputting the desired channel number, push [ENT]. and hold [0 A] to input A for simplex channels. Inputs numeral, alphabet and some symbols for channel comment input. After pushing [F], push to perform the secondary function. Most of secondary function (except channel setting; p. 1, print out operation; p. ) can be cleared or cancelled when [CLR] is pushed

12 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Number input: 1 Comment input: Q, Z, q, z or space After pushing [F], push to turn the Dualwatch function ON or OFF. (p. ) Number input: 2 Comment input: A, B, C a, b or c After pushing [F], push to turn the Tri-watch function ON or OFF. (p. ) Number input: Comment input: D, E, F, d, e or f After pushing [F], push this key then rotate [] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. ) Number input: 4 Comment input: G, H, I, g, h or i After pushing [F], push to start or stop the scan function. (p. 1) Number input: 5 Comment input: J, K, L, j, k or l After pushing [F], push to set the displayed channel as a channel. (p. 1) While pushing and holding [H/L], push for sec. to clear or set all channels. (p. 1) Number input: 7 Comment input: P, R, S, p, r or s Number input: Comment input: T, U, V, t, u or v After pushing [F], push to transfer the received DSC data to the printer. (p. ) Number input: 9 Comment input: W, X, Y, w, x or y After pushing [F], push to indicate the received message log. (pgs. 92, 95) Number input: 0 Number input: and hold for 1 sec. to input A for simplex channel. Comment input: 0 and symbols ( /. ) to enter the input channel comment, selected item, etc. to clear the entered data. Number input: Comment input: M, N, O, m, n or o 4

13 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 n Function display o BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR i CHANNEL INDICATOR u SCAN INDICATOR y POSITION INDICATOR t TIME ZONE INDICATOR q CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 7, ) Appears when the call channel is selected.!0 POWER INDICATOR!1 DUPLEX INDICATOR!2 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR BUSY 25W INT CALL DUP NORMAL SCAN N 2.2W UTC 1: CALLING q CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR w MESSAGE INDICATOR e CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT r CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR e CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number w MESSAGE INDICATOR (pgs., 75, 92) Blinks when the unread message is stored in the Call Log memory. r CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. ) 5

14 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION t TIME ZONE INDICATOR Shows the current time data when a GPS receiver is connected.?? and the last received time data may blink alternately every 2 sec. instead of current time data when the GPS current time data is invalid.?? and the last received time data may blink alternately every 2 sec. instead of current time data 4 hours after the time data is input manually, up until 2.5 hours have past. No Time appears when no GPS receiver is connected and no time data is input manually. appears when a GPS receiver is connected. y POSITION INDICATOR Shows the GPS position data.?? and the last received position data may blink alternately every 2 sec. instead of position data when the GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position data is held for up to 2.5 hours.?? and the last received position data may blink alternately every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours after the position data is input manually, up until 2.5 hours have past. No Position appears when no GPS receiver is connected and no position data is input manually. i CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 1) Appears when a channel is selected. o BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR BUSY appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. (p. ) TX appears while transmitting. (p. 9)!0 POWER INDICATOR (p. ) 25W appears when high power is selected. 1W appears when low power is selected.!1 DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. ) Appears when a duplex channel is selected.!2 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. ) Indicates when an International INT channel is in use. (Depends on version) u SCAN INDICATOR PRI-SCAN 1 appears during Priority scan; NORMAL SCAN appears during Normal scan. (p. 1) DUAL 1 appears during Dualwatch; TRI 1 appears during Tri-watch. (p. )

15 BASIC OPERATION n Channel selection D Channel 1 Channel 1 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 1 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 1. q [ C] momentarily to select Channel 1. C 1 25W INT N 2.2W UTC :00 CALLING w [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 1, or rotate [] to select a channel. ing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel. D 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. ) and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall. q and hold [ C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. CALL and call channel number appear. Each channel group may have an independent call channel after programming a call channel. (p. ) Appears and hold C 1 for 1 sec. 25W INT CALL N 2.2W UTC :00 CALLING w [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting call channel, or rotate [] to select a channel. ing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel

16 BASIC OPERATION D International channels (Depends on version) There are pre-programmed 57 international channels for the IC-GM51. q [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] to change the channel group, if necessary. INT appears when International channel is selected. Appears H/L + DIAL 25W INT DUP N 2.2W UTC :00 PORT OPR e [] to select a channel. DUP appears for duplex channels. ing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel. n Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. q [POWER] to turn power ON. After turning power ON, the 9-digit MMSI code appears for 2 sec. (If no MMSI code is programmed, NO MMSI appears and the MMSI programming is required; p. 1) The transceiver does not turn power ON when the connected PC-250 dc-dc power supply is turned OFF. w Set the audio and squelch levels. [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears. e While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to change the channel group. (p. ) r [] to select a channel. (pgs. 7,, 1) ing the keypad or [Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel. When receiving a signal, BUSY appears and audio is emitted from the speaker. Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary. t [H/L] to select the output power if necessary. 25W or 1W appears when high or low power is selected, respectively. Choose low power for short range communications, choose high power for longer distance communications. Some channels are for low power only.

17 BASIC OPERATION y and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. TX appears. Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC. u Release [PTT] to receive. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. 4 NOTE for TOT (Time-out Timer) function The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over 5 minutes after the transmission starts. A short beep sounds seconds before the TOT function is activated, and TOT blinks in the channel comment indicator. When the TOT is activated, error beeps sound at normal volume while [PTT] is pushed. Transmission is not possible and TIME OUT appears in the channel comment indicator for sec. after this transmission shut down. When the optional HS-9 is used, the receiving audio is emitted from the connected external speaker, or muted depending on the speaker switch condition. See p. 7 for details. t Select the output power MIC VOL u Receive y Transmit r Select a channel SQL w Set the audio and squelch levels HM-RB e Change the r Select a channel group channel C 1 Microphone q Turn power ON r Select a channel e Change the channel group (while pushing this key, push [DIAL] on the transceiver. ) t Select the output power HS

18 BASIC OPERATION n Call channel programming You can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to select the desired channel group to be programmed. Appears H/L + DIAL 25W INT DUP N 2.2W UTC :00 INTL w and hold [ C] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. CALL and call channel number appear. Appears and hold C 1 for 1 sec. 25W INT CALL N 2.2W UTC :00 CALLING e and hold [ C] again for sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition. Channel number starts blinking. and hold C 1 for sec. 25W INT CALL N 2.2W UTC :00 CALLING r [] to select the desired channel. 25W INT CALL DUP N 2.2W UTC :00 INTL t [ C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. [CLR] to cancel. The channel number stops blinking. C 1 25W INT CALL DUP N 2.2W UTC :00 INTL

19 BASIC OPERATION n Channel comments Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to characters each. Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (-. /) and space can be used. q Select the desired channel. Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [ C] to input the channel comment. A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately. H/L + C 1 25W INT N 2.2W UTC :00PLEASURE 1st character blinks e the appropriate key several times to enter the desired character. See the table at p. for the available characters. [] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone to move the cursor. [CE] to clear the channel comment. [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. CLR 25W INT N 2.2W UTC :00SLEASURE 25W INT N 2.2W UTC :00SLEASURE 25W INT To enter the space: N 2.2W UTC :00SHIP several times Input the channel comment until _ (under bar) appears. Cursor moves

20 BASIC OPERATION r [ENT] to input and set the comment. The cursor and the character stop blinking. n Microphone lock function 25W INT N 2.2W UTC :00SHIP 25W N 2.2W UTC :00 INT SHIP The microphone lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] keys on the optional microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. W h i l e p u s h i n g a n d h o l d i n g [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON to toggle the microphone lock function ON and OFF. [Y]/[Z] [HI/LO] t Repeat steps q to r to program other channel comments, if desired. n Printer function Available characters KEY CHARACTERS 1 Q Z q z (space) 2 A B C a b c KEY CHARACTERS M N O m n o 7 P R S p r s The received DSC call contents can be printed out when a printer (IBM centronics or compatible) is connected to the transceiver. After pushing [F], push [ PRT ] to transfer the received DSC call data or Address ID to the printer. D E F d e f 4 G H I g h i 5 J K L j k l T U V t u v 9 W X Y w x y 0 - /. NOTE: The degree sign is converted to the period as below when the DSC call data, included the position data, is printed out. The display contents The printout contents LAT:- 2.1N LAT:-.2.1N

21 BASIC OPERATION n Backlight function This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for a nighttime operation. The backlight brightness can be adjusted as follows. After pushing [F], push [ DIM ] then rotate [] to adjust the brightness of the display and key backlight. Then push [ENT]. The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF. 25W BACKLIGHT 7 INT PLEASURE For DSC operation When the backlight blinks during DSC operation (receiving a call, [DISTRESS] is pushed and held, etc.), the backlight level 7 (Max.) and OFF (Min.) are repeated alternately regardless of above setting. After the blinking stops, the backlight selects level 4 if the backlight level has been set to OFF or 1 to. If the backlight level is set to 4 to 7, the setting level holds after the blinking stops. n AquaQuake water draining function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. The IC-GM51 emits a low beep tone when this function is activated. While pushing and holding [H/L], turn power ON to activate the AquaQuake function. You should continue to push and hold [H/L] to drain water away from the speaker grill after turning power ON. Aqua Quake is displayed on the LCD when the AquaQuake function activates. A low beep tone sounds while [H/L] is pushed and held to drain water, regardless of [VOL] control setting. The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the Aqua- Quake function is activated. After releasing [H/L], the transceiver returns to the normal operation condition. The AquaQuake function should be activated for about 5 sec. to sufficiently clear water away from the speaker grill

22 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH n Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 1 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 1 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 1 when you are operating on another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION Dualwatch Tri-watch Call channel Ch 1 Ch Ch Ch 1 Ch Ch 2 If a signal is received on Channel 1, Dualwatch/Triwatch pauses on Channel 1 until the signal disappears. If a signal is received on the call channel during Triwatch, Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/ Tri-watch, push and hold [PTT]. (Depends on the presetting.) n Operation q Select the desired channel. w [F], then push [1 DUAL ] to start Dualwatch or [2 TRI ] to start Tri-watch. DUAL 1 appears during Dualwatch; TRI 1 appears during Tri-watch. A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 1. e To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [CLR] or repeat step w. [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25 Tri-watch starts. 25W INT DUP TRI N 2.2W UTC :00 TELEPHONE Tri-watch resumes after the signal disappears. 25W INT DUP TRI N 2.2W UTC :00 TELEPHONE Signal is received on call channel. BUSY 25W INT CALL DUP Appears TRI N 2.2W UTC :00 BUSY 25W INT DUP TRI 1 INTL Signal received on Channel 1 takes priority N 2.2W UTC :00 TELEPHONE

23 SCAN OPERATION 5 n Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. PRIORITY SCAN Ch 0 Ch 01 Ch 05 Ch 1 Ch 02 Ch 04 Ch 0 Priority scan searches through all channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 1. When a signal is detected on Channel 1, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 1, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. Set the channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the for unwanted channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the next page for details.) Choose the desired scan type from Priority or Normal in Set mode. (p. 7) NORMAL SCAN Ch 0 Ch 01 Ch 02 Ch 05 Ch 04 Ch 0 Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 1 is not checked unless Channel 1 is set as a channel

24 5 SCAN OPERATION n Setting channels For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as channels or clear the for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. channels can be assigned to each channel group independently. q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to select the desired channel group. w Select the desired channel to be set as a channel. e [F], then push [5 ] to set the displayed channel as a channel. appears in the display. r To cancel the channel setting, repeat step e. disappears. Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels While pushing and holding [H/L], push [5 ] for sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all channels setting in the selected channel group. Repeat above procedure to set all channels. n Starting a scan Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 7) q While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to select the channel group, if desired. w Set channels as described at left. e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. r [F], then push [4 SCN ] to start Priority or Normal scan. PRI-SCAN 1 or NORMAL SCAN appears in the display. When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode setting. (Channel 1 is still monitored during Priority scan.) [] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone to check the scanning channels, to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manually. A beep tones sounds and 1 blinks when a signal is received on Channel 1 during Priority scan. t To stop the scan, push [CLR] or repeat step r. 1

25 SCAN OPERATION 5 [Example]: Starting a normal scan. 1 then push Scan starts. 25W INT DUP NORMAL SCAN N 2.2W UTC :00 Appears When a signal is received BUSY 25W 25W INT DUP N 2.2W UTC :00 NORMAL SCAN INT INTL N 2.2W UTC :00 SAFETY 17

26 DSC OPERATION n MMSI code programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed. This code programming can be performed only once. After the code programming, it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor. q [MENU MMSI] to enter MMSI code programming condition. Warning alarm is emitted for 2 sec. If the MMSI code has already been programmed, the MMSI code programming cannot be performed. DSC menu screen appears after pushing [MENU MMSI]. Firmware version number indication (This illustration describes Version ) MMSI IC-GM51 <MMSI> No MMSI w Input the 9-digit of the specific MMSI code directly with the keypad. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the input code. [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. MMSI Input Input the MMSI code CLR MMSI Input Cursor moves MMSI Input 4579 After 2 sec. 1st digit blinks MMSI Input Ver

27 DSC OPERATION e After inputting the MMSI code, push [ENT]. Confirmation line appears. 1st digit blinks MMSI Input 4579 MMSI Input 4579 Confirmation r Input the MMSI code again for the confirmation. CLR MMSI Input 4579 Confirmation 4579 t [ENT] to set. Return to the normal operation condition. If the different code is input, the code programming is failure. Try steps w to r again. n DSC address ID A total of 0 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to characters. NOTE: The transceiver automatically returns to the normal operation condition when no operation is performed for minutes in DSC menu. D Programming Individual ID q [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w [] to select Set up, push [ENT]. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit e [] to select Add:Individual ID, push [ENT]. Set up Add:Individual ID Add:Group ID DEL:Individual ID DEL:Group ID Auto Print Position Auto ACK Continue to the next page

28 DSC OPERATION r Input the 9-digit individual ID directly with the keypad. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the ID and name. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. 1st digit blinks CLR Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits Input Name Input the individual ID Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits Input Name Cursor moves Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits _ Input Name t Input the -character of the individual ID name directly with the keypad. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the ID and name. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. 1st character blinks CLR Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits Input Name Input the individual ID name Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits Input Name Sta Cursor moves Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits Input Name Station_1_ To enter the space: several times until _ (under bar) appears. 20

29 DSC OPERATION y [ENT] to program and return to the DSC set up menu. Add:Individual ID Input 9 Digits Input Name Station_1_ Set up Add:Individual ID Add:Group ID DEL:Individual ID DEL:Group ID Auto Print Position Auto ACK u [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to DSC menu. ing [CLR] also returns to DSC menu. Set up DSC Data Output CH70 SQL Level Medical Transports Neutral Ship Call Self Check Test Exit i [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to the normal operation condition. ing [CLR] also returns to the normal operation condition. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit

30 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual ID q [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w [] to select Set up, push [ENT]. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit e [] to select DEL:Individual ID, push [ENT]. When no individual ID is programmed, No ID is displayed. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. Set up Add:Individual ID Add:Group ID DEL:Individual ID DEL:Group ID Auto Print Position Auto ACK r [] to select the desired ID name for deleting, push [ENT]. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. Select ID Station 1 Station 2 Station Station 4 t [ENT] to delete the selected individual ID and return to the ID selection screen. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. ID Deletion Are You Sure? to Delete Select ID Station 1 Station 2 Station 4 Station 5 22

31 DSC OPERATION y [CLR] to return to the DSC Set up menu. [ENT] to delete the selected individual ID. (see step t) [F], then push [ PRT ] to print out all the programmed individual ID. u [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to DSC menu. ing [CLR] also returns to DSC menu. Set up DSC Data Output CH70 SQL Level Medical Transports Neutral Ship Call Self Check Test Exit i [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to the normal operation condition. ing [CLR] also returns to the normal operation condition. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit D Programming Group ID q [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w [] to select Set up, push [ENT]. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit e [] to select Add:Group ID, push [ENT]. Set up Add:Individual ID Add:Group ID DEL:Individual ID DEL:Group ID Auto Print Position Auto ACK Continue to the next page

32 DSC OPERATION r Input the -digit group ID directly with the keypad. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the ID and name. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. 1st digit 0 is fixed for a Group ID. 2nd digit blinks CLR Add:Group ID Input Digits 0 Input Name Input the group ID Add:Group ID Input Digits 0 Input Name Cursor moves Add:Group ID Input Digits 0457_ Input Name t Input the -character of the group ID name directly with the keypad. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the ID and name. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. 1st digit blinks CLR Add:Group ID Input Digits 0457 Input Name Input the group ID name Add:Group ID Input Digits 0457 Input Name Gro Cursor moves Add:Group ID Input Digits 0457 Input Name Group_A To enter the space: several times until _ (under bar) appears. 24

33 DSC OPERATION y [ENT] to program and return to the DSC Set up menu. Add:Group ID Input Digits 0457 Input Name Group_A Set up Add:Group ID DEL:Individual ID DEL:Group ID Auto Print Position Auto ACK DSC Data Output u [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to DSC menu. ing [CLR] also returns to DSC menu. Set up DSC Data Output CH70 SQL Level Medical Transports Neutral Ship Call Self Check Test Exit i [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to the normal operation condition. ing [CLR] also returns to the normal operation condition. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit

34 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Group ID q [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w [] to select Set up, push [ENT]. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit e [] to select DEL:Group ID, push [ENT]. When no group ID is programmed, No ID is displayed. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. Select Item Add:Individual ID Add:Group ID DEL:Individual ID DEL:Group ID Auto Print Position Auto ACK r [] to select the desired ID name for deleting. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. Select ID Icom Group A Group B Group C t [ENT] to delete the selected group ID and return to the ID selection screen. ID Deletion Are You Sure? to Delete Select ID Icom Group A Group C 2

35 DSC OPERATION y [CLR] to return to the DSC Set up menu. [ENT] to delete the selected group ID. (see step t) [F], then push [ PRT ] to print out all the programmed group ID. u [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to DSC menu. ing [CLR] also returns to DSC menu. Set up DSC Data Output CH70 SQL Level Medical Transports Neutral Ship Call Self Check Test Exit i [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to the normal operation condition. ing [CLR] also returns to the normal operation condition. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit n Position and Time programming A Distress call should include the ship s position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver (IEC2-1: 2000 format) is connected. This manual programming is not available when a GPS receiver (IEC2-1: 2000 format) is connected. Manually programmed position/time data will be held for 2.5 hours only. q [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w [] to select Position Input, push [ENT]. Select Item Position Input Distress Relay All Ships Call Individual Call Group Call Distress Call Continue to the next page

36 DSC OPERATION e Input your latitude data directly with the keypad. After inputting, push [ENT] to set. [ MNO] to input N; North latitude or [7 PRS] to input S; South latitude. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the input latitude data. When [ENT] is pushed after pushing [CE], no position and time data are set. [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. 1st digit blinks Input Latitude. N Input your latitude data r Input your longitude data directly with the keypad. After inputting, push [ENT] to set. [9 WXY] to input W; West longitude or [ DEF] to input E; East longitude. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the input longitude data. When [ENT] is pushed after pushing [CE], no position and time data are set. [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition. 1st digit blinks Input Longitude. W Input your longitude data CLR Input Latitude 4 _. N Cursor moves CLR Input Longitude 2_. W Cursor moves or Input Latitude N Set N (North) or S (South) or Input Longitude 2.2W Set W (West) or E (East) 2

37 DSC OPERATION t Input the current UTC time with the keypad. After inputting, push [ENT] to set. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the input time data. When [ENT] is pushed after pushing [CE], no position and time data are set. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. After pushing [ENT], return to the DSC menu. 1st digit blinks CLR Input UTC Time : Input the current UTC time Input UTC Time : Cursor moves Input UTC Time :00 NOTE: When no position and time data are input, the following screen appears. [ENT] to set. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. No Position Data No Time Data Are You Sure? y [] to select Exit, push [ENT] to return to the normal operation condition. ing [CLR] also returns to the normal operation condition. Select Item Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call Set up Exit

38 DSC OPERATION When position and time data are set. 25W 25W N 2.2W MNL :00 INT INT CALLING When no position and time data are set. Latitude : N Longitude : 2.2W UTC Time : :00 n Position and Time indication When a GPS receiver (IEC2-1: 2000 format) is connected, the transceiver displays the current position and time ( appears.) When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time. A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC-GM51 is not supplied from Icom. A GPS receiver with IEC2-1: 2000 format is required for position and time indication. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. 25W INT No Position No Time CALLING No Position and No Time are displayed N 2.2W UTC :00 CALLING NOTE: When the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time, does not appear and MNL is displayed instead of UTC. 0

39 DSC OPERATION When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL. When the GPS data is invalid for 0 sec.,?? may blink instead of position and time indications, and after minutes has passed, the alarm sounds. When the GPS data has not been manually updated after 4 hours,?? may blink instead of position and time indications, and after 4 hours has passed, the alarm sounds. n GPS information indication When a GPS receiver (IEC2-1: 2000 format) is connected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after pushing and holding [ENT] for 1 sec. and hold for 1 sec. --GPS Info-- DATE : SEP//2007 UTC : :00 POS : N 2.2W COURSE: 21 M SPEED : 1.5kt When connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG

40 DSC OPERATION n 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 immediate assistance. Other ship Distress Alert Transmission About 20 to 0 miles (Sea area A1) Coast Station D Simple call q Confirm no Distress call is being received. w Lift up the key cover, then push and hold [DISTRESS] for sec. to transmit the Distress call. Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted. When no GPS is connected, input your position and UTC time, if possible. While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlight blinks and countdown alarm is emitted. and hold Distress Call for sec. Ship in Distress for sec. NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. TX Distress Call Transmitting Transmitting 2

41 DSC OPERATION e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. The Distress call is automatically transmitted every.5 to 4.5 minutes. ( Distress Call Repeat mode; p. ) [PTT] is activated for voice communication with a maritime station via Channel 1. 25W Waiting for DistressACK INT r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. Blinks when the acknowledgement is received. 25W Received DistressACK <Coast St.1 INT A distress alert contains (default); Nature of distress : Undesignated distress Position data : GPS or manual input position data held for 2.5 hrs. The Distress call is repeated every min., until receiving an acknowledgement. ( Distress Call Repeat mode; p. ) [CLR] to transmit the Distress Cancel to cancel the Distress Call Repeat mode. (p. ) [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed Distress call, if required.?? may blink instead of position and time indications and the alarm sounds when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually updated after 4 hours. If the transceiver has no MMSI code, a warning alarm is emitted and No MMSI is displayed when [DISTRESS] is pushed. In this case, the MMSI code programming screen appears automatically. (p. 1) After receiving the acknowledgment from Coast St.1. < means from.

42 DSC OPERATION 4 D Regular call The nature of the distress should be included in the Distress call. q [MENU] to enter the DSC menu, then rotate [SE- LECTOR] to select Distress Call, push [ENT]. Select Item Individual Call Group Call Distress Call Received Call Log Position Request Test Call w [] to select the nature of the distress, push [ENT]. Undesignated, Fire, Explosion, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning Ship, Piracy (Piracy attack) and Man Overboard are available. The selected nature of the distress is stored. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. Select Nature Undesignated Fire,Explosion UndesignatedFlooding Fire,Explosion Collision Flooding Collision Grounding Capsizing Sinking Adrift Abandoning Ship Piracy Man Overboard When the transceiver receives the GPS data from the connected GPS receiver, the following screens (steps e to t) do not appear. Go to step y at p.. e Input your latitude data directly with the keypad (if you want to change the displayed data). After inputting, push [ENT] to set. If the data is not necessary to be changed, push [ENT] to skip the input step. [ MNO] to input N; North latitude or [7 PRS] to input S; South latitude. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the position and time data. (p. ) [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. CLR or Input Latitude N Input your latitude data Input Latitude N Cursor moves Input Latitude N Set N (North) or S (South) 1st digit blinks * This illustration shows that the transceiver does not receive the position data from the connected GPS receiver. If the transceiver has no position data, _ (under bar) is indicated.

43 DSC OPERATION r Input your longitude data directly with the keypad (if you want to change the displayed data). After inputting, push [ENT] to set. If the data is not necessary to be changed, push [ENT] to skip the input step. [9 WXY] to input W; West longitude or [ DEF] to input E; East longitude. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the position and time data. (p. ) [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. 1st digit blinks CLR or Input Longitude 2.2W Input your longitude data Input Longitude 4.2W Cursor moves Input Longitude 4.W Set W (West) or E (East) * This illustration shows that the transceiver does not receive the position data from the connected GPS receiver. If the transceiver has no position data, _ (under bar) is indicated t Input the current UTC time data directly with the keypad (if you want to change the displayed data). After inputting, push [ENT] to set. If the data is not necessary to be changed, push [ENT] to skip the input step. [] to move the cursor backward or forward. [CE] to clear the position and time data. (p. ) [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. 1st digit blinks CLR Input UTC Time :00 Input the current UTC time Input UTC Time :1_ Cursor moves Input UTC Time : * This illustration shows that the transceiver does not receive the UTC time data from the connected GPS receiver. If the transceiver has no time data, _ (under bar) is indicated. Continue to the next page

44 DSC OPERATION NOTE: When no position and time data are input, the following screen appears. [ENT] to set. [CLR] to cancel and back to the previous screen. No Position Data No Time Data Are You Sure? y and hold [DISTRESS] for sec. to transmit the Distress call. Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted. While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlight blinks and countdown alarm is emitted. The distress information is stored. [CLR] to exit the condition. and hold Distress Call [DISTRESS] for sec. for sec. Distress Call for sec. TX Distress Call Transmitting Transmitting

45 DSC OPERATION u After transmitting the Distress call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call. The Distress call is automatically transmitted every.5 to 4.5 minutes. ( Distress Call Repeat mode; p. ) [PTT] is activated for voice communication with a maritime station via Channel 1. 25W Waiting for DistressACK INT i After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. Blinks when the acknowledgement is received. 25W Received DistressACK <Coast St.1 INT After receiving the acknowledgment from Coast St.1. < means from. The Distress call is repeated every min., until receiving an acknowledgement. ( Distress Call Repeat mode; p. ) [CLR] to transmit the Distress Cancel to cancel the Distress Call Repeat mode. (p. ) [DISTRESS] to transmit a renewed Distress call, if required.?? may blink instead of position and time indications and the alarm sounds when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually updated after 4 hours