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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM323
iM323G
iM324
iM324G
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. The IC-M323/IC-
M323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G
v h f m a r i n e t r a n s c e i v e r is de-
signed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and
craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide
you with years of trouble-free operation.
Hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
Many hours of research and development went into the de-
sign of your radio.
FEATURES D
Simple operation with large keys
Easy to hear speaker
Built-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement
Rugged waterproof construction
Easy to make an individual DSC calls using the
optional MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder
Built-in GPS
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*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
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 transceiver.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. 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, otherwise, the keys and switch may become
inoperable due to salt crystallization.
Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated
(Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
Or, make your Distress call using digital selective calling on
Channel 70.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.
2. “THIS IS ............... (name of vessel).
3. Say your call sign or other description 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.
6. Give any other information which might facilitate the res-
cue.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS]
for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then one
long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a coast
station.
•Afterthe acknowledgementis received,Channel 16is auto-
matically selected.
3. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate informa-
tion as listed above.
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INSTALLATION NOTE
Installation:
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 the installation height should be
at least 1.4 meters above any accessible position. 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 a distance of 1.4 me-
ters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touch-
ing the antenna.
It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of 3 dB
are used. If higher gain antenna are required then please
contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recom-
mendations.
Operation:
The exposure to RF electromagnetic field is only applicable
when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally
reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving
and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum
necessary.
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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
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 mini-
mum 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 com-
pliance requirements. 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.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter verti-
cally 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 in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the al-
lowable 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 MAXI-
MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED
SYSTEM.
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AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO
Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux
exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux
radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle
dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être fixée
à une distance minimale de 5 mètres (mesurée
depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne) verticale-
ment au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le personnel qui peut
s'y trouver. Il s'agit de la distance de sécurité minimale prévue pour
satisfaire aux exigences de conformité en matière d'exposition aux
RF. Cette distance de 5 mètres est établie en fonction de l'exposition
maximale admissible sécuritaire de 3 mètres établie par la FCC, à
laquelle on ajoute la hauteur d'un adulte (2 mètres); cette distance
convient pour tous les navires.
Dans le cas des embarcations sans structure convenable, l'antenne
doit être fixée de façon à maintenir une distance minimale de 1 mètre
verticalement entre cette antenne (mesurée depuis son point le plus
bas) et la tête de toute personne présente; toutes les personnes
présentes doivent se tenir à l'extérieur d'un rayon d'exposition maxi-
male admissible de 3 mètres.
Ne pas émettre à l'aide de la radio et de l'antenne lorsque des
personnes se trouvent à l'intérieur du rayon d'exposition maximale
admissible de cette antenne, à moins que ces personnes (comme
le conducteur ou l'opérateur radio) ne soient protégées du champ
de l'antenne par un écran métallique relié à la masse. Le rayon
d'exposition maximale admissible équivaut à la distance minimale
que cette personne doit maintenir entre elle et l'axe de l'antenne pour
éviter une exposition aux RF supérieure au niveau d'exposition maxi-
male admissible fixé par la FCC.
LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES
PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXI-
MALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION DE RAYONNEMENT DE
RF SUPÉRIEURE À L'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE
FIXÉE PAR LA FCC.
L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO EST RESPONSABLE D'ASSURER QUE
LES LIMITES D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE SOIENT
RESPECTÉES EN TOUT TEMPS PENDANT LA TRANSMISSION
RADIO. L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO DOIT S'ASSURER QU'AUCUNE
PERSONNE PRÉSENTE NE SE SITUE À L'INTÉRIEUR DU RAY-
ON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE.
Établir le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible
ON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMIS-
SIBLE EST D'ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPULÉ DANS LE BUL-
LETIN OET 65 DE LA FCC. CETTE DISTANCE ESTIMÉE TIENT
COMPTE D'UN SYSTÈME INSTALLÉ SUR UN NAVIRE UTILISANT
LA PUISSANCE MAXIMALE DE LA RADIO ET DES ANTENNES
DONT LE GAIN MAXIMAL EST DE 9dBi.
AVERTISSEMENT
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FCC INFORMATION
• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re-
quired to correct the interference at his own expense.
POUR LES RAYONNEMENTS NON INTENTIONNELS DE
CLASSE A:
Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites fixées
pour un appareil numérique de classe A, conformément au point
15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces limites sont définies de façon à
fournir une protection raisonnable contre le brouillage préjudiciable
lorsque cet appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial.
Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre un rayonnement de
fréquence radio. S'il n'a pas été installé conformément aux instruc-
tions, il peut par ailleurs créer des interférences perturbant les com-
munications radio.
L'utilisation de cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle peut provo-
quer un brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas l'utilisateur sera tenu de
corriger la situation à ses frais.
NOTE
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the U.S.A. version
transceiver.
To comply with FCC regulations, this 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 chosen
location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
EXAMPLE
WARNING.
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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER
connect the transceiver to an AC
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a pow-
er source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V DC. This
could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable po-
larity when connecting to a power source. This could damage
the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between
the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fuse holder. If
an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver
may be damaged.
CAUTION: NEVER
place the transceiver where normal
operation of the vessel may be hindered or where it could
cause bodily injury.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 m away
from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to
clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s
surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea-
son.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
hot when operating continuously for long periods of time.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IPX7* requirements
for waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has
been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed
because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the
waterproof seal.
* Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads and AF
Out leads.
For U.S.A. only
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.
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PRÉCAUTIONS
RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS
connecter l’emetteur-
recepteur a une alimentation CA au risque de provoquer un in-
cendie ou un choc electrique.
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AVERTISSEMENT!
NE JAMAIS
brancher l'émetteur-
récepteur à une source d'alimentation de plus de 16 V CC,
comme une source de 24 V CC. Cela pourrait causer un in-
cendie ou endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.
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AVERTISSEMENT!
NE JAMAIS inverser la po-
larité du câble d'alimentation CC en le branchant à la source
d'alimentation. Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.
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AVERTISSEMENT!
NE JAMAIS
sectionner le câble
d'alimentation CC entre la prise CC de la face arrière de
l'émetteur-récepteur et le porte-fusible. L’émetteur-récepteur
peut être endommagé par la suite en cas de connexion inap-
propriée.
MISE EN GARDE:
NE JAMAIS
installer l’émetteur-
récepteur à un emplacement il pourrait gêner le fonction-
nement normal du navire ou provoquer des blessures cor-
porelles.
MAINTENIR l'émetteur-récepteur et le microphone à au
moins 1 mètre du compas de route magnétique du navire.
NE PAS utiliser ou placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des
zones la temperature est inférieure à –20° (–4°F) ou
supérieure à +60° (+140°F) ou dans des zones soumises
au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau de bord.
NE PAS nettoyer l'appareil avec des solvants agressifs tels
que benzène ou alcool, susceptibles d'endommager les sur-
faces exposées du boîtier. En cas de dépôt de poussière ou
de salissures sur l'émetteur-récepteur, il faut l'essuyer avec
chiffon doux et sec.
NE PAS démonter ou modifier l'émetteur-récepteur pour
quelque raison que ce soit.
ATTENTION! La face arrière de l’émetteur-récepteur
chauffe en cas d’utilisation continue sur une longue durée.
Placer l’émetteur-récepteur hors de portée des enfants pour
éviter toute utilisation inopinée.
ATTENTION! Le récepteur est conforme à la norme
d'étanchéité IPX7
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garantie apres une chute de l’appareil en raison des fissures
du boitier ou des dommages au joint d’etancheite et autres
dommages eventuels consecutifs a un tel incident.
* À l'exception du connecteur d'alimentation CC, des fils d'entrée ou
de sortie NMEA et des fils de sortie de fréquences audio.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ......................................................................... i
IMPORTANT ..........................................................................i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ................................................. ii
INSTALLATION NOTE .......................................................... ii
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .......................................... iii
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ...... iv
FCC INFORMATION ............................................................v
NOTE .................................................................................... v
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... vi
PRÉCAUTIONS .................................................................. vii
DISPOSAL ..........................................................................viii
1 OPERATING RULES ........................................................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................2−6
Front panel ...................................................................2
Function display ...........................................................4
Microphone ..................................................................6
Softkey function ............................................................6
3 PREPARATION .............................................................7−8
Entering the MMSI code ..............................................7
Entering the ATIS code
(For Dutch and German version transceivers) .............8
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DISPOSAL
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your
product, literature, or packaging reminds you
that in the European Union, all electrical and
electronic products, batteries, and accumulators
(rechargeable batteries) must be taken to des-
ignated collection locations at the end of their
working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in
your area.
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Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder ..66
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ..................................68−74
Using the Menu screen ..............................................68
Menu screen items .....................................................69
Radio Settings items ..................................................70
Configuration items ....................................................71
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ....................75−79
Connections ...............................................................75
Antenna ......................................................................77
Fuse replacement ......................................................77
Cleaning .....................................................................77
Supplied accessories .................................................77
Mounting the transceiver ............................................78
MB-132 installation ....................................................79
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .........................80−81
Specifications .............................................................80
Options .......................................................................81
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................82
12 CHANNEL LIST ............................................................83
13 INFORMATION .............................................................84
Country Code List ......................................................84
14 TEMPLATE ....................................................................85
INDEX ...........................................................................87−89
4 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................9−15
Selecting a Channel .....................................................9
Adjusting the volume and squelch levels ...................11
Receiving and transmitting .........................................12
Entering a Channel name ..........................................13
Entering a Call channel data ......................................14
Microphone Lock function ..........................................14
Adjusting the Backlight level .......................................15
Using the AquaQuake water draining function ...........15
5 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................16−17
Scan Types .................................................................16
Setting Favorite channels ...........................................17
Starting a scan ...........................................................17
6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .............................................18
Description .................................................................18
Operation ...................................................................18
7 DSC OPERATION .....................................................19−67
DSC address ID ........................................................19
Entering position and time .........................................22
Making a Distress call ................................................23
Making DSC calls .......................................................27
Receiving DSC calls ..................................................52
Transmitted Call log ....................................................59
Received Call log .......................................................60
DSC Settings .............................................................62
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OPERATING RULES
Priorities D
•Read allrules and regulationspertainingtocall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callsareprohibitedunderlaw.
Privacy D
•Informationoverheard,butnotintendedforyou,cannotlaw-
fully be used in any way.
•Indecentorprofanelanguageisprohibited.
Radio licenses D
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You may require a current radio station license before using
the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is
not licensed, but required to be.
If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate govern-
ment 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.
If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, 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.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-
lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which
a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are
not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to
be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regula-
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Function display (p. 4)Speaker
q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (pp. 23, 24)
Hold down for 3 seconds to make a Distress call.
w ENTER KEY [ENT] (pp. 7, 10, 68)
Push to set the entered data, selected item, and so on.
e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS []/[]
Push to change to the previous or next key function that
is assigned to the softkeys. (p. 6)
Push to select the desired character or number in the
table while in the channel name, position, MMSI code
entry mode, and so on. (pp. 7, 13, 22)
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UP AND DOWN/CHANNEL SELECT KEYS [•CH]/[•CH]
Push to select the operating channels, Menu items,
Menu settings, and so on. (pp. 12, 68)
Push to check Favorite channels, change the scanning
direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 17)
t CLEAR KEY [CLEAR]
(pp. 7, 13,
68
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Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ-
ous screen.
y MENU KEY [MENU]
(p.
68
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Push to enter or exit the Menu screen.
u VOLUME AND SQUELCH SWITCH/POWER SWITCH
[VOL/SQL•PWR]
When the power is OFF, hold down for 1 second to turn
ON power. (p. 12)
Hold down for 1 second to turn OFF power.
When the power is ON, push to enter the volume level
adjustment mode.* (p. 11)
•Eachpushofthisswitchtogglesthemodebetweenthevol-
ume level adjustment, squelch threshold level adjustment,
operating channel selection and the LCD and key backlight
brightness adjustment, if assigned.
Rotate to adjust the volume level.* (p. 11)
*The desired function can be assigned in the Menu screen.
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i CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C]
Push to select Channel 16. (p. 9)
Hold down for 1 second to select the Call channel. (p. 9)
•“CALL”isdisplayedwhentheCallchannelisselected.
Hold down for 3 seconds to enter Call channel entry
mode when the Call channel is selected. (p. 13)
o SOFTKEYS
The desired functions as described below can be assigned
in the Menu screen.
Scan [
] (p. 17)
Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan.
Dualwatch/Tri-watch [
] (p. 18)
Push to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is ac-
tivated.
High/Low [
] (p. 12)
Push to set the power to high or low.
•Somechannelsaresettoonlylowpower.
Channel [ ]* (p. 9)
Push to select a regular channel.
* For only IC-M323 and IC-M323G except for Australian version
transceivers.
Channel/Weather channel [ ] (pp. 9, 11)
Push to selects and toggles the regular channel and
Weather channel.
AquaQuake [ ] (p. 15)
Holding down to activate the AquaQuake to clear water
away from the speaker grill.
Favorite channel [
] (p. 17)
Push to set or clear the displayed channel as a Favorite
(Tag) channel.
Hold down for 3 seconds to clear or set all Favorite
channels in the selected channel group.
Name [
] (p. 13)
Push to enter the channel name entry mode.
Backlight [
] (p. 15)
Push to enter the LCD and key backlight brightness ad-
justment mode.
•Whileintheadjustmentmode,push[]/[]/[]/[] or rotate Dial
to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
LO/DX [ ]* (p. 12)
Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF.
•“LOCALisdisplayedwhentheAttenuatorfunctionisON.
*For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers.
Log [ ] (p. 60)
Push to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu.
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q BUSY/TRANSMIT ICON (p. 12)
is displayed when receiving a signal or when
the squelch is open.
is displayed while transmitting.
w POWER ICON (p. 12)
“25W” is displayed when high power is selected.
“1W” is displayed when low power is selected.
e CHANNEL GROUP ICON (p. 10)
Shows which channel group is selected, INT, USA, CAN,
ATIS or DSC, depending on the version.
WX is displayed when the weather channel is select-
ed.*
*For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers.
r CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. 9)
Displayed when the Call channel is selected.
t DUPLEX ICON (p. 10)
Displayed when a duplex channel is selected.
y FAVORITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 17)
Displayed when a Favorite (Tag) channel is selected.
u MESSAGE ICON (p. 60)
Blinks when there is an unread DSC message.
i GPS ICON
Stays ON when the built-in GPS receiver* or an exter-
nal GPS receiver is receiving valid position data.
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
Blinks when searching for valid position data.
o SWITCH ICON (p. 63)
Displayed when the “CH 16 SWITCH” in DSC Settings is
set to OFF.
!0 LOW BATTERY ICON
Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approximately
10 V DC or less.
!1 CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
Shows the selected operating channel number.
•Whenasimplexchannelisselected,“A”isdisplayed.
!2 CHANNEL NAME FIELD
The channel name is displayed, if entered. (p. 13)
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!3 KEY ICON (p. 6)
Shows the preset function of the softkeys on the front pan-
el.
!4 TIME ZONE INDICATOR
Shows the current time when GPS data is received, or
the time is manually entered.
•WhentheGPScurrenttimeisinvalid,“??”willblinkevery2
seconds instead of current time. After 23.5 hours has passed,
“NO TIME” is displayed.
•“??”willblinkevery2 secondsinstead ofthe currenttime,
after 4 hours have passed from the time when the time was
manually entered. The manually entered time is held for only
23.5 hours, and after that, “NO TIME” is displayed.
“LOCAL is displayed when the offset time is set.
“MNL is displayed when the time is manually entered.
“UTC” is displayed when the GGA, GLL, and GNS GPS
sentence format is included in the GPS signal.
The date information is displayed when the RMC GPS
sentence format is included in the GPS signal.
“NO TIME” is displayed when no GPS receiver is con-
nected, and no time is manually entered.
NOTE for the IC-M323 and IC-M324:
These models do not come with a built-in GPS receiver.
Therefore an external GPS receiver needs to be con-
nected, or the time needs to be manually entered for
the time zone indicator to be displayed.
!5 POSITION INDICATOR
Shows the current position when position data is re-
ceived, or the position is manually entered.
•Whenthepositiondataisinvalid,“??”mayblinkevery2sec-
onds instead of position. The last position is held for only
23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” is displayed.
•“??” will blink every 2 seconds instead of position, after 4
hours have passed from the time when the position is manu-
ally entered. The manually entered position is held for only
23.5 hours, and after that, “NO POSITION” is displayed.
“NO POSITION” is displayed when no GPS receiver is
connected, and no position is manually entered.
!6 SCAN INDICATOR
“SCAN 16” is displayed during a Priority scan; “SCAN”
is displayed during a Normal scan. (p. 17)
“DUAL 16” is displayed during Dualwatch; “TRI 16” is
displayed during Tri-watch. (p. 18)
!7 LOCAL ICON (p. 12)
Displayed when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
*For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers.
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Microphone
Microphone
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q PTT [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 12)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
Push either key to check Favorite channels. (p. 12)
Push either key to change scanning direction or manu-
ally resumes a scan. (p. 17)
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
Push to toggle the power high or low. (p. 12)
•Somechannelsaresettoonlylowpower.
While holding down [HI/LO], turn ON the power to turn
the Microphone Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 14)
Softkey function
Various functions can be assigned to the softkeys.
When the key function is assigned, the key icon is displayed
above the softkey, as shown below.
D Softkey function selection
When or is displayed beside the key icon, sequentially
pushing []/[] displays the previous or the next key function
that is assigned to the softkey.
Push Push
*
*Push this key to start
and stop a scan.
The order of the key icons may differ, depending on the
presetting.
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Entering the MMSI code
The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self
ID) code can be entered at power ON.
This initial code setting can be made only once.
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer
or distributor. If your MMSI code has already been en-
tered, the following steps are not necessary.
Hold down [PWR](Dial) to turn ON the power. q
•Threeshortbeepssound,and“NODSCMMSI”isdisplayed.
Push [ENT] to start the MMSI code entry. w
•Push[CLEAR]twicetocanceltheentry,andgotothenormal
operating screen. In this case, the transceiver cannot make a
DSC call. To enter the MMSI code, turn OFF the power, then turn
it ON again.
Enter your MMSI code in the following way: e
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[]/[]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
Repeat step r e to enter all 9 digits.
After entering the 9 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically t
selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
The “MMSI CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed. y
Enter your MMSI code again for confirmation. u
•Enterinthesamewayasstepse through t.
When your MMSI code entry is successfully completed, i
the screen as shown below is briefly displayed.
•Afterthat,thenormaloperatingscreenisdisplayed.
The entered MMSI code can be checked in the MENU screen.
(p. 69)
NOTE: Depending on the transceiver version, the ATIS
code entry may be required after entering the MMSI code.
See the next page for details.
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The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification Sys-
tem) code can be entered at power ON.
This initial code setting can be made only once.
After being set, it can be changed by only your dealer
or distributor. If your ATIS code has already been en-
tered, the following steps are not necessary.
After entered the MMSI code, “Push [ENT] to Register q
Your ATIS” is displayed.
Push [ENT] to start entering the ATIS code. w
•Push[CLEAR]twicetocanceltheentry,andgotothenormal
operating mode. In this case, the ATIS function is disabled. To
enter the ATIS code, turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again.
Enter your ATIS code in the following manner: e
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[]/[]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
Repeat step r e to enter all 10 digits.
After entering the 10 digit code, “FINISH” is automatically t
selected, and then push [ENT] or Dial to set it.
The “ATIS CONFIRMATION” screen is displayed. y
Enter your ATIS code again for confirmation. u
•Enterinthesamemannerasstepse through t.
When your ATIS code is successfully entered, the screen i
as shown below is briefly displayed.
•Afterthat,thenormaloperatingscreenisdisplayed.
The entered ATIS code can be checked in the MENU screen.
(p. 69)
Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German version transceivers)
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Selecting a Channel
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Du-
alwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
Push [CH/WX]* to return to the screen displayed before
you selected Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an op-
erating channel.
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323/IC-
M323G except for Australian version.
D Call channel
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure use Call
channel. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The
Call channel data can be entered. The channels used to
store your most often used channel in each channel group,
for quick recall. (p. 13)
Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of
the selected channel group.
•“CALLandtheCallchannelnumberisdisplayed.
•Eachchannelgrouphasanindependentcallchannelafterentry.
(p. 13)
Push [CH/WX]* to return to the screen displayed before
you selected Call channels, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an
operating channel.
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323/IC-
M323G except for Australian version.
+ Continued on the next page.
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Selecting a Channel (Continued)
Selecting the D Channel group
There are preset international channels in the IC-M323/IC-
M323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G. Except for the European ver-
sions, you can select a channel group suitable for your oper-
ating area, as described below.
Push [MENU]. q
Rotate Dial or push [ w ]/[] to select “Radio Settings,” and
then push [ENT].
Rotate Dial or push [ e ]/[] to select “CHAN Group, and
then push [ENT].
Rotate Dial or push [ r ]/[] to select the desired channel
group, and then push [ENT].
•U.S.A.,(USA)International(INT),CAN(Canada),ATISorDSC
channel groups may be selected, depending on the transceiver
version.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. t
Push [ y Y]/[Z] to select a channel.
•Pushing[Y]/[Z] on the microphone selects only Favorite chan-
nels.
•“DUP”isdisplayedwhenaduplexchannelisselected.
•“A”isdisplayedwhenasimplexchannelisselected.
When the U.S.A. channel
group is selected.
Channel group icon is displayed
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Selecting a D Weather channel
(For Only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers)
The transceiver has 10 weather channels. These are used for
monitoring broadcasts from NOAA. (National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration)
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone
on the selected weather channel, or while scanning. (p. 16)
Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel. q
•“WX”isdisplayedwhenaweatherchannelisselected.
•“WX is displayed when the Weather Alert function is ON. (p.
71)
Push [ w ]/[] to select a channel.
•Pushing[Y]/[Z] on the microphone also select a channel.
When weather alert is OFF.
When weather alert is ON.
Adjusting the volume and
squelch levels
The volume and squelch levels can be adjusted with [VOL/
SQL](Dial).
Push [VOL/SQL](Dial) one or more times to display the q
volume or squelch adjustment screen.
Rotate [VOL/SQL](Dial) w or push []/[]/[]/[] to adjust
the volume or squelch level.
•Thetransceiverhas20volumelevelsandOFF.
•The transceiver has 11 squelch levels. OPEN is completely
open, 10 is tight squelch, 1 is loose squelch.
•Ifnokeyispushforabout5seconds,thetransceiversetsthe
selected volume level, and returns to the normal mode.
Push [ENT] to set the level, and exit the volume adjust- e
ment mode.
•Push[CLEAR]tocancel.
The desired function can be assigned to Dial. See page 72
for details.
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Receiving and transmitting
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
Hold down [PWR] (Dial) to turn ON the power. q
Set the audio and squelch levels. (p. 11) w
First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output
level. After that, adjust the squelch level until the noise
just disappears.
Change the channel group. (p. 10) e
Push [ r ]/[] to select a channel. (pp. 9, 10)
•Pushing[Y]/[Z] on the microphone also selects a channel.
•When receiving a signal, is displayed and audio is
heard.
•Furtheradjustmentofthevolumelevelmaybenecessary.
Push [LO/DX] to turn the receive Attenuator function ON t
or OFF, if necessary.
•ForonlyU.S.A.andAustralianversiontransceivers.
•“LOCAL is displayed when the receive Attenuator function is
ON.
Push [HI/LO] to select the output power, if necessary. y
•“25W” is displayed when high power is selected, and “1W” is
displayed when low power is selected.
•Chooselowpowerforshortrangecommunications,choosehigh
power for longer distance communications.
•Somechannelsareforonlylowpower.
Hold down [PTT] to transmit, then speak at your normal u
voice level.
• ” is displayed.
•Channel70cannotbeusedfortransmissionotherthanDSC.
Release [PTT] to receive. i
Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit-
ted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], hold
the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth
and speak at your normal voice level.
NOTE for the TOT (Time-out Timer) function
The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission beyond a
preset time period after the transmission starts.
10 seconds before transmission is cutoff, a beep sounds to
indicate the transmission will be shut down and “TOT” is dis-
played in the channel name field. Transmission is not possible
for 10 seconds after this shut down.
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Entering a Channel name
Enter a name of up to 10 characters.
Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . /
[\]^_:;<=>?)andaspacecanbeentered.
Push [ q ]/[] to select a channel.
•First, canceltheDualwatch,Tri-watchorScanfunction, ifacti-
vated.
Push [NAME] to open the channel name enter screen. w
•Acursorisdisplayedontherstcharacter.
Enter the desired channel name in the following manner: e
•SelectadesiredcharacterusingDial,or[]/[]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Push[123],[!$?],or[ABC]toselectacharactergroup.
•Select“SPACE,”thenpush[ENT]toenteraspace.
•Select“DELETE,thenpush[ENT]todeleteacharacter.
•Push[CLEAR]tocancelandreturntothepreviousscreen.
Repeat step r e to enter all characters.
Push [ t ]/[]/[]/[] to select “FINISH,then push [ENT] to
set the name and return to the previous screen.
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Entering a Call channel data
You can enter data in Call channel in each channel group for
quick recall.
Select the desired channel group (INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, q
or DSC) to be entered. (p. 10)
Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of w
the selected channel group.
•“CALLandtheCallchannelnumberisdisplayed.
Hold down [16/C] again for 3 seconds (until a long beep e
changes to 2 short beeps) to enter the Call channel entry
mode.
Rotate Dial or push [ r ]/[] to select a channel.
Push [ENT] to save the displayed channel as the Call t
channel.
•Push[CLEAR]tocancel.
Microphone Lock function
The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [], [] and
the [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents
accidental channel changes and function access.
While holding down [HI/LO] on the microphone, hold down
[PWR](Dial) to turn ON the transceiver and turn the Micro-
phone Lock function ON or OFF.
[HI/LO]
[Y]/[Z]
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Adjusting the Backlight level
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
The adjustment method, described below differs depending
on the presetting.
Push [BKLT] to show the backlight adjustment screen. Ro-
tate Dial or push []/[]/[]/[] to adjust the brightness of
the LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT].
•
If no key operation is performed for about 5 seconds, the transceiver
sets the selected backlight level, and returns to the normal mode.
When the Backlight function is assigned to the [VOL/
SQL](Dial):
Push [VOL/SQL](Dial) one or more times to display the q
backlight adjustment screen.
Rotate [VOL/SQL](Dial) to adjust the brightness of the w
LCD and key backlight, and then, push [ENT].
The desired function can be assigned to Dial. See page 72
for details.
Using the 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. A buzzing sound is heard
when this function is activated.
While holding down [AQUA], the AquaQuake function is
activated to clear water away from the speaker grill.
•Whileholdingdown[AQUA],alowbuzzingsoundstodrainwa-
ter, regardless of the volume level setting.
•The transceiver keys, except [DISTRESS], are disabled while
the AquaQuake function is activated.
When the AquaQuake function is activated.
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Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range. The transceiver has a Priority scan
and a Normal scan.
When the Weather Alert function* is ON, the weather channel
is also checked while scanning. (p. 71)
*For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.
Set the Favorite channels (scanned channel) before scan-
ning. Clear the Favorite channels which inconveniently stop
scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer
to the next page for details.)
Choose Priority or Normal scan in the Menu screen. (p.
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PRIORITY SCAN
The Priority scan sequentially searches through all Favor-
ite channels while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is
detected on Channel 16, the scan pauses until the signal
disappears. When a signal is detected on a channel other
than Channel 16, the scan becomes a Dualwatch until the
signal disappears.
NORMAL SCAN
The Normal scan, like the Priority scan, sequentially
searches through all Favorite channels. However, unlike
the Priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless it is set
as a Favorite channel.
WX*
CH 01
CH 16
CH 02
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
*When the weather alert function is activated.
(For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.)
CH 01 CH 02
WX*
CH 05 CH 04
CH 03
*When the weather alert function is activated.
(For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.)
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Setting Favorite channels
For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as Favor-
ite channels, or clear the Favorite on unwanted channels.
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped while scanning.
Favorite channels can be independently assigned to each
channel group (INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC).
Select the desired channel group. (p. 10) q
Select the desired channel to be set as a Favorite channel. w
Push [ e ] to set the displayed channel as a Favorite channel.
•“ is displayed on the display.
To cancel the Favorite channel setting, repeat step r e.
•“ disappears.
Clearing (or setting) all Favorite channels
Hold down [] for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to
2 short beeps) to clear all Favorite channel settings in the
selected channel group.
•RepeataboveproceduretosetallchannelsasFavoritechannels.
Starting a scan
First, set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan
resume timer in the Menu screen. (p. 70)
Select the desired channel group. (p. 10) q
Set the Favorite channels, as described to the left. w
Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan. e
Push [SCAN] to start a Priority or Normal scan. r
•“SCAN 16”is displayed during a Priority scan;“SCAN” isdis-
played during a Normal scan.
•Whenasignalisdetected,thescanpausesuntilthesignaldis-
appears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depending on the
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during a Priority scan.)
•Push[Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the
scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or
manually resume the scan.
•Abeeptonesoundsand“16”blinkswhenasignalisreceivedon
Channel 16 during a Priority scan.
To stop the scan, push [CLEAR] or repeat step t r.
Scan starts. When a signal is received.
Push
[SCAN]
[Example]: Starting a Normal scan.
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Description
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the
Call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch and
Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you
are operating on another channel.
Operation
Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in the Menu screen. (p. 70) q
Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select the desired operating channel.
Push [DW] to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch scan. e
•“DUAL16”isdisplayedduringDualwatch;“TRI16”isdisplayed
during Tri-watch.
•AbeeptonesoundswhenasignalisreceivedonChannel16.
To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DW] again. r
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION
Dualwatch
Tri-watch
Call channel
Ch 88
Ch 16
Ch 88
Ch 16
Ch 88
Ch 75
•IfasignalisreceivedonChannel16,DualwatchandTri-
watch pause 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 dis-
appears.
•TotransmitontheselectedchannelduringaDualwatch
or Tri-watch, hold down [PTT].
[Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25.
Tri-watch starts.
Signal is received on
Call channel.
Tri-watch resumes after the
signal disappears.
Signal received on Channel
16 takes priority.
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DSC address ID
Entering an D Individual ID
A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned
a name of up to 10 characters.
Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q
Push [ADD]. w
•The“INDIVIDUALID”entryscreenisdisplayed.
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: e
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
The first digit is specified as ‘0, and the second digit is
other than ‘0’ for a Group ID.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
Repeat step r e to enter all 9 digits.
After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. t
•TheIDnameentryscreenisdisplayed.
Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: y
•SelectadesiredcharacterusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Push[123],[!$?],or[ABC]toselectacharactergroup.
After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using Dial, or u
[Y]/[Z]/[]/[], then push [ENT] or Dial to save it.
•The“INDIVIDUALID”listscreenisdisplayed.
Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. i
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MENU DSC Settings
Individual ID
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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DSC address ID (Continued)
Entering a D Group ID
Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q
Push [ADD]. w
•The“GROUPID”entryscreenisdisplayed.
Enter a desired group ID in the following way: e
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
The first digit is specified as ‘0, and the second digit is
other than ‘0’ for a Group ID.
The first two digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID.
Repeat step r e to enter the specific 9 digits group code.
After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] or Dial to set it. t
•GroupIDnameentryscreenisdisplayed.
Enter a desired 10 digit ID name in the following way: y
•SelectadesiredcharacterusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Push[123],[!$?],or[ABC]toselectacharactergroup.
After entering the ID name, select “FINISH” using Dial, or u
[Y]/[Z]/[]/[], then push [ENT] or Dial to save it.
•The“GROUPID”listscreenisdisplayed.
Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. i
MENU DSC Settings
Group ID
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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D Deleting Individual and Group IDs
Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- q
TINGS menu.
•WhennoaddressIDisentered,“NoID”isdisplayed.Inthiscase,
push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen.
Rotate Dial or push [ w Y]/[Z] to select a desired ID name,
then push [DEL].
Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL e
ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen.
•Push[CANCEL]tocancelit.
Push [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. r
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MENU DSC Settings
Individual ID
/
Group ID
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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DSC OPERATION
A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time.
If no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver*
is not receiving valid position data, your position and UTC
(Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually en-
tered. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver
compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) format is
connected.
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
•Manual entry is disabledwhen a GPS receiveris con-
nected.
•Manuallyenteredpositionandtimewillbeheldforonly
23.5 hours.
Enter “POSITION INPUT” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. q
Enter your latitude and longitude position using Dial, and w
[
Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•SelectN(Northlatitude)orS(Southlatitude)whenthecursoris
on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
•SelectW(Westlongitude)orE(Eastlongitude)whenthecursor
is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
After entering the position, push [ENT] to save it. e
The UTC time entry screen is displayed, enter the UTC r
time in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
Push [ENT] or Dial to save your position and time. t
•Returntothe“DSCSETTINGS”screen.
Entering position and time
MENU DSC Settings Position Input
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Making a Distress call
A Distress call should be made if, in the opinion of the Master,
that the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate
assistance.
NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A
PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS
CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE
HELP IS NEEDED.
Simple call D
While lifting up the key cover, hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 q
seconds to transmit the Distress call.
•Whileholdingdown[DISTRESS],countdownbeepssoundand
both the key and display backlighting blink.
•DSC channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the
Distress call is transmitted.
After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- w
knowledgment call.
•The Distress call is automatically transmittedevery 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or DSC Cancel call is made (p. 26).
•Push[RESEND]tomanuallytransmittheDistressrepeatcall.
•Push []/[] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
•Push[]/[] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode,
push [RESUME] to resume it.
After receiving the acknowledgment, push [ALARM OFF] e
then reply using the microphone.
A distress alert default contains:
•Natureofdistress: Undesignateddistress
•Positioninformation:ThelatestGPSormanuallyenteredposi-
tion is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power
is turned OFF.
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Making a Distress call (Continued)
Making a Regular call D
The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis-
tress call.
Enter “DISTRESS CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. q
Select the nature of the distress using Dial or [ w Y]/[Z], then
push Dial or [ENT].
•‘Undesignated,‘Fire,Explosion,‘Flooding,‘Collision,‘Grounding,
‘Capsizing, ‘Sinking, ‘Adrift, ‘Abandoning ship, ‘Piracy’ or ‘Man
Overboard’ are selectable.
•Thenatureofthedistressisstoredfor10minutesafterselect-
ing.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
The Distress call confirmation screen is displayed. e
•RotateDialorpush[Y]/[Z] to see the hidden lines.
Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis- r
tress call.
•Whileholdingdown[DISTRESS],countdownbeepssoundand
both the key and display backlighting blink.
•Theselectednatureofthedistressisstoredfor10minutes.
MENU DSC Calls Distress Call
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- t
knowledgment call.
•The Distress call is automatically transmittedevery 3.5 to 4.5
minutes, until an acknowledgement is received (‘Call repeat’
mode), or DSC cancel call is made (p. 26).
•Push[RESEND]tomanuallytransmittheDistressrepeatcall.
•Push []/[] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis-
tress call information.
•Push[]/[] then push [PAUSE] to pause the ‘Call repeat’ mode,
push [RESUME] to resume it.
After receiving an acknowledgment call, push [ALARM y
OFF] then reply using the microphone.
A distress alert contains:
•Natureofdistress: Selectedinstepw.
•Positioninformation: The latest GPS or manually entered
position is held for 23.5 hours, or until
the power is turned OFF.
When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-
ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both posi-
tion and time have been manually entered, the screen as
shown below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude
position and UTC time as follows:
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi-
tion and UTC time.
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“ or , then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•SelectN(Northlatitude)orS(Southlatitude)whenthecursor
is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
•SelectW(Westlongitude)orE(Eastlongitude)whenthecur-
sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
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Making a Distress call (Continued)
D Canceling a Distress call
While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- q
CEL].
Push [CONTINUE]. w
•Push[BACK]toreturntowaitingforanacknowledgementcall.
Push [FINISH]. e
•Push[EXIT]toreturntowaitingforanacknowledgementcall.
The Distress cancel call is transmitted. r
Channel 16 is automatically selected. t
•Reportyoursituationusingthemicrophone.
•Afterthereport, push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperating
mode.
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Making DSC calls
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make
sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 64)
Making an D individual call
The Individual call function allows you to make a DSC call to
only a specific station.
Enter “INDIVIDUAL CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. q
Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In- w
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
•TheIDcodefortheIndividualcallcanbeenteredrst.(p.19)
•When“ManualInput”isselected,enteradesired9digitMMSIID
code for the individual you wish to call.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
About Manual Entry:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.Ifa9digitGroupID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranycoaststationID.
NOTE: When a coast station is selected in this step, the
voice channel is automatically specified by the coast sta-
tion. Therefore, skip step e and go directly to step r.
Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [ e Y]/[Z],
then push [ENT].
•Intershipchannelsarealreadypresetintothetransceiverinthe
recommended order.
+ Continued on the next page.
MENU
DSC Calls Individual Call
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Making DSC calls
Making an Individual call (continued) D
A confirmation screen is displayed. r
•Conrmthecallcontents.
Push [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. t
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- y
ceived.
When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, u
alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and then select the
intership channel specified in step e.
•Adifferent intershipchannel willbeselected ifthe stationyou
called cannot use the channel.
•Replyusingthemicrophone.Andgotostepi.
Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is re-
ceived, alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed.
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Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm. Then push [EXIT]
to return to the operating channel (before you entered the
MENU screen).
After communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal i
operating mode.
Tip
When the optional MA-500TR
c l a s s b a i s t r a n s p o n d e r is
connected to your transceiver, you can make individual DSC
calls to selected AIS targets on the transponder without need-
ing to enter the target’s MMSI code.
See pages 66 and 67 for more details.
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Making DSC calls (Continued)
Making an D Individual Acknowledgement
When you receive an Individual call, you can make an ac-
knowledgement (‘Able to Comply, ‘Propose New Channel, or
‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick
ACK). Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the
MENU system (Man ual ACK).
Quick ACK:
When an Individual call is received, alarm sounds and the q
screen below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
Push [ACK]. w
Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. e
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•AbletoComply: Makeanacknowledgmentcallwithout
any changes.
•UnabletoComply: Youcannotmakeacommunication.
The Acknowledgement call (‘Unable to
Comply’) can be automatically trans-
mitted, if set. See page 62 for details.
•ProposeNewChannel: You can make an acknowledgement
call, but you specify the intership chan-
nel. Select a desired intership chan-
nel, using Dial, or [Y]/[Z], then push
[ENT].
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The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. r
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
The screens shown below are displayed. t
Reply to the call using the microphone. y
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. u
Manual ACK:
Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
•WhennoIndividualcallhasbeenreceived,theIndividualACK
item will not be displayed.
Select a desired individual address or ID code to reply to, w
using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Do steps e e to u, as described in “Quick ACK:, beginning
on the previous page.
MENU DSC Calls Individual ACK
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Making DSC calls (Continued)
Making a D Group call
The Group call function allows you to make a DSC signal to
only a specific group.
Enter “GROUP CALL” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
Select a desired preset group address or “Manual Input, w
using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
•TheIDcodefortheGroupcallcanbeenteredrst.(p.20)
•When“ManualInput”isselected,enterthe8digitIDcodeforthe
group you wish to call.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [ e Y]/[Z],
then push [ENT].
•Intershipchannelsarealreadypresetintothetransceiverinthe
recommended order.
About Manual Entry:
Enter a desired group ID in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0,andtheseconddigitisotherthan
‘0’ for a Group ID.
•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranyCoaststationID.
MENU DSC Calls Group Call
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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A confirmation screen is displayed. r
•Conrmthecallcontents.
Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. t
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
After the Group call has been transmitted, the following y
screen is displayed.
Announce the information using the microphone. u
After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- i
mal operating mode.
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Making DSC calls (Continued)
Making an D All Ships call
All ships that have DSC transceiver use Channel 70 as their
‘listening channel. When you want to announce a message to
these ships, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function.
Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. q
Select a desired category, using Dial or [ w Y]/[Z], then push
Dial or [ENT].
•Theselectablecategorymaydiffer,dependingonthepresetting.
Ask your dealer for the selectable categories.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Select a desired traffic channel, using Dial or [ e Y]/[Z], then
push Dial or [ENT].
•Theselectedchannelisdisplayed.
A confirmation screen is displayed. r
•Conrmthecallcontents.
Push [CALL] to transmit the All Ships call. t
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the following y
screen is displayed.
Announce the message using the microphone. u
After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- i
mal operating mode.
MENU DSC Calls All Ships Call
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Making a D Position Request Call
(For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers)
Make a Position Request Call when you want to know a spe-
cific ship’s current position, and so on.
Enter “POSITION REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
MENU DSC Calls Position Request
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In- w
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
•TheIDcodeforthePositionRequestCallcanbeenteredrst.(p.
20)
•When“ManualInput”isselected,enteradesired9digitMMSIID
code for the individual you wish to call.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
About Manual Entry:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.IfaGroupIDis
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranycoaststationID.
A confirmation screen is displayed. e
•Conrmthecallcontents.
+ Continued on the next page.
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New2001
Making DSC calls
Making a Position Request call (continued) D
Push [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. r
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
After the Position Request Call has been transmitted, the t
following screen is displayed.
When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds y
and the following screen is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen u
as shown below is displayed.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. i
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Making a D Position Report Call
(For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers)
Make a Position Report Call when you want to announce your
own position to a specific ship and receive an answer back.
Enter “POSITION REPORT” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
MENU DSC Calls Position Report
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In- w
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
•TheIDcodefortheIndividualcallcanbeenteredrst.(p.20)
•When“ManualInput”isselected,enteradesired9digitMMSIID
code for the individual you wish to call.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
About Manual Entry:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.IfaGroupIDis
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranycoaststationID.
A confirmation screen is displayed. e
•Conrmthecallcontents.
+ Continued on the next page.
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DSC OPERATION
New2001
Making DSC calls
Making a Position Report call (continued) D
Push [CALL] to make a Position Report Call. r
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
After the Position Report Call has been transmitted, the t
transceiver automatically returns to the normal operating
mode.
When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-
ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position
and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown
below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time as follows:
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time.
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“” or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•SelectN(Northlatitude)orS(Southlatitude)whenthecursor
is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
•SelectW(Westlongitude)orE(Eastlongitude)whenthecur-
sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
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Making a D Polling Request Call
(For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers)
Make a Polling Request Call when you want to know a spe-
cific vessel is in the communication area, or not.
Enter “POLLING REQUEST” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
MENU DSC Calls Polling Request
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In- w
put,” using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
•TheIDcodefortheIndividualcallcanbeenteredrst.(p.20)
•When“ManualInput”isselected,enteradesired9digitMMSIID
code for the individual you wish to call.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
About Manual Entry:
Enter a desired individual ID in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.IfaGroupIDis
entered, an error beep sounds after pushing [FINISH].
•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranycoaststationID.
A confirmation screen is displayed. e
•Conrmthecallcontents.
+ Continued on the next page.
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New2001
Making DSC calls
Making a Polling Request call (continued) D
Push [CALL] to make a Polling Request Call. r
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the t
following screen is displayed.
When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds y
and the following screen is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen u
as shown below is displayed.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. i
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Making a D Test call
Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling
channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test-
ing on a distress or safety channel is unavoidable, you should
indicate that these are test transmissions.
Normally the test call would require no further communica-
tions between the two stations involved.
Enter “TEST CALL in the DSC CALLS menu. q
Select a desired preset individual address, or “Manual In- w
put,” then push Dial or [ENT].
•TheIDcodefortheIndividualcallcanbeenteredrst.(p.19)
•When“ManualInput”isselected,enterthe9digitMMSIIDcode
for the individual you wish to call.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
About Manual Entry:
Enter a desired address ID in the following way:
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow, or ,then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•Therstdigitisspeciedas‘0’foraGroupID.Ifa9digitGroupID
is entered, an error beep sounds when pushing [ENT] or dial.
•Thersttwodigitsare‘0’foranyCoaststationID.
A confirmation screen is displayed. e
•Conrmthecallcontents.
+ Continued on the next page.
MENU
DSC Calls Test Call
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Making DSC calls
Making a Test call (continued) D
Push [CALL] to make a Test call. r
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
After the Test call has been transmitted, the following t
screen is displayed.
When the acknowledgement call is received, alarm sounds y
and the following screen is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen u
as shown below is displayed.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. i
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Making a D Test Acknowledgement call
When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’
(p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when a Test call is received.
Quick ACK:
When a Test call is received, alarm sounds and the screen q
shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
Push [ACK]. w
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[INFO]todisplaytheTestcallinformation.
About Received call information:
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[ACK]togotothenextstep.
The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. e
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen r
shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal
operating mode.
+ Continued on the next page.
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DSC OPERATION
Making DSC calls
Making a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) D
Manual ACK:
Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
•If noTest call is received, the Test ACK item will not be dis-
played.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Select a desired Test call to reply to, using Dial or [ w Y]/[Z],
then push Dial or [ENT].
The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. e
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
While transmitting the acknowledgement call, the screen r
shown below is displayed, and then returns to the normal
operating mode.
MENU DSC Calls Test ACK
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Making a D Position Reply call
Make a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is
received.
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto
TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when a Position Request call is received.
Quick Reply:
When a Position Request call is received, alarm sounds q
and the screen shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
Push [ACK]. w
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[INFO]todisplaytheTestcallinformation.
About Received call information:
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[ACK]togotothenextstep.
The Position Reply confirmation screen is displayed. e
Push [CALL] to make a reply call.
While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below r
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
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Making DSC calls
Making a Position Reply call (continued) D
Manual Reply:
Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
•IfnoPositionRequestcallisreceived,thePositionReplyitem
will not be displayed.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Select a desired Position Request call to reply to, using w
Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
The Position Reply call confirmation screen is displayed. e
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below r
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
MENU DSC Calls Position Reply
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re-
ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both position
and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown
below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude position
and UTC time as follows:
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
Push [CHG], then edit your latitude and longitude posi-
tion and UTC time.
•SelectadesirednumberusingDial,or[Y]/[Z]/[]/[].
•Push[ENT]orDialtosetit.
•Tomovethecursor,selecteitherarrow,“ or “,” then push
[ENT] or Dial.
•SelectN(Northlatitude)orS(Southlatitude)whenthecursor
is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position.
•SelectW(Westlongitude)orE(Eastlongitude)whenthecur-
sor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
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New2001
Making DSC calls (Continued)
Making a D Position Report Reply call
Make a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report
call is received.
Quick Reply:
When a Position Report call is received, alarm sounds and q
the screen as shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
Push [ACK]. w
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[INFO]todisplaythePositionReportRequestcallinforma-
tion.
About Received call information:
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[ACK]togotothenextstep.
The Position Report Reply confirmation screen is dis- e
played.
Push [CALL] to make a reply call.
While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below r
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
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Manual Reply:
Enter “REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
•IfnoPositionReportRequestcallisreceived,thePositionRe-
port Reply item will not be displayed.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Select a desired Position Report Request call to reply to, w
using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- e
played.
Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below r
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
MENU DSC Calls Position Report Reply
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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New2001
Making DSC calls (Continued)
Making a D Polling Request Reply call
Make a Polling Request Reply call when a Polling Request
call is received.
When the “POSITION ACK” in DSC Settings is set to ‘Auto
TX’ (p. 62), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call
when receiving a Polling Request call.
Quick Reply:
When a Polling Request call is received, alarm sounds q
and the screen as shown below is displayed.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm.
Push [ACK]. w
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[INFO]todisplaythePollingRequestcallinformation.
About Received call information:
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[ACK]togotothenextstep.
The Polling Request Reply confirmation screen is dis- e
played.
Push [CALL] to make a reply call.
While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below r
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
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Manual Reply:
Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
•IfnoPollingRequestcallisreceived,thePollingReplyitemwill
not be displayed.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
Select a desired Polling Request call to be replied, using w
Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT].
The Polling Request Reply call confirmation screen is dis- e
played. Push [CALL] to make an acknowledgement call.
While transmitting the reply call, the screen shown below r
is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating
mode.
MENU DSC Calls Polling Reply
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
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Receiving DSC calls
[Example]: Receiving a Distress Call.
When a Distress Call is received:
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD DISTRESS” is displayed and the backlight blinks.
[IGN]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•Bypushing[PTT],thetransceiveralsoexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
Push
Push [ALARM OFF] to q
stop the alarm and the
blinking backlight.
•Even if you do not push
[ALARM OFF], the alarm
stops after 2 minutes, and
then the screen in step w
is displayed.
Push a softkey to select w
your desired action.
[INFO]
Push to display the Re-
ceived call information.
(p. 60)
[ACPT]
Push to accept the call.
And then, push [CH 16]
to change the operating
channel to Channel 16,
and then monitor it, as a
coast station may require
assistance.
•Evenifyouhaven’tpushed
[CH 16] within 10 seconds,
the operating channel au-
tomatically changes to
Channel 16. (p. 63)
D Receiving a Distress Call/Distress Acknowledgement
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[Example]: Receiving a Distress Relay call.
When a Distress Relay call is received:
The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” is displayed and the backlight
blinks.
[IGN]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•Bypushing[PTT],thetransceiveralsoexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
Push [ALARM OFF] to q
stop the alarm and the
blinking backlight.
•Even if you do not push
[ALARM OFF], the alarm
stops after 2 minutes, and
then the screen in step w
is displayed.
Push a softkey to select w
your desired action.
D Receiving a Distress Relay Call/Distress Relay Acknowledgement
[INFO]
Push to display the Re-
ceived call information.
(p. 60)
[ACPT]
Push to accept the call.
And then, push [CH 16]
to change the operating
channel to Channel 16,
and then monitor it, as a
coast station may require
assistance.
•Evenifyouhaven’tpushed
[CH 16] within 10 seconds,
the operating channel au-
tomatically changes to
Channel 16. (p. 63)
Push
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Receiving DSC calls (Continued)
D Receiving an Individual Call
When an Individual Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALLis displayed. The backlight may
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q
backlight.
•Evenifyoudonotpush[ALARMOFF],thealarmstopsafter2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
Push a softkey to select your desired action. w
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating
mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
[ACK]
Push to display the “INDIVIDUAL ACK” screen to reply
to the Call. Select one of three options, depending on
your situation. See page 30 for details of the Individual
Acknowledgement procedures.
When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto TX (Unable),” the
transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that case,
both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and
Received Call Logs.
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When a Group Call, Geographical Area Call, or All Ships Call
is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD GROUP CALL, “RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL, or
“RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL is displayed. The backlight may
blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q
backlight.
•Evenifyoudonotpush[ALARMOFF],thealarmstopsafter2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
Push a softkey to select your desired action. w
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
[ACPT]
Push to monitor the channel specified by the calling
station for an announcement from the calling station.
Note for Geographical Area Call
When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob-
lem with the external receiver, all Geographical Area Calls
are received, regardless of your position.
D Receiving a Group Call/Geographical Area Call/All Ships Call
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D Receiving a Position Request Call
When a Position Request Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD POS REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight blinks
for 2 minutes.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q
backlight.
•Evenifyoudonotpush[ALARMOFF],thealarmstopsafter2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
Push a softkey to select your desired action. w
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
[ACK]
Push to display the “POSITION REPLY” screen and
send a reply to the Call. (p. 45)
When “POSITION ACK” is set to “Auto TX, the transceiver
automatically replies to the Call. In that case, both the TX
and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received
Call Logs.
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D Receiving a Position Report Call
When a Position Report Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD POSITION REPORT” is displayed. The backlight
blinks for 2 minutes.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q
backlight.
•Evenifyoudonotpush[ALARMOFF],thealarmstopsafter2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
Push a softkey to select your desired action. w
[EXIT]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
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D Receiving a Polling Request call/Test Call
[Example]: Receiving a Polling Request call.
When a Polling Request call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD POLLING REQUEST” is displayed. The backlight
blinks for 2 minutes.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q
backlight.
•Evenifyoudonotpush[ALARMOFF],thealarmstopsafter2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
Push a softkey to select your desired action. w
[IGN]
Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat-
ing mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
[INFO]
Push to display the Received call information. (p. 60)
[ACK]
Push to display the “POLLING REPLY” screen to reply
to the Call. (p. 50)
When “POSITION ACK” or “TEST ACK” is set to “Auto TX,
the transceiver automatically replies to the Call. In that
case, both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmit-
ted and Received Call Logs.
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D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call
When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received:
The alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
“RCVD TEST ACK” is displayed. The backlight blinks for
2 minutes.
Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking q
backlight.
•Evenifyoudonotpush[ALARMOFF],thealarmstopsafter2
minutes, and then the screen in step w is displayed.
Push a softkey to select your desired action. w
[EXIT]
Push to return to the normal operating mode.
•ThetransceiverexitstheDSCmode.
•“ continues to blink and the Call is stored in the Received
Call Log.
Transmitted Call log
The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted
calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log-
book.
Enter “TX CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS menu. q
MENU DSC Calls Transmitted Call Log
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. e
Rotate
To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL]. r
•Theconrmationscreenisdisplayed,thenpush[OK]todelete.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. t
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Received Call log
The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes-
sages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a
supplement to your logbook.
•Whileinthenormaloperatingmode,“ ” blinks in the upper right
corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC message.
Distress message D
Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS q
menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen.
MENU DSC Calls Received Call Log
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select “Distress, then push [ENT].
•TheDistressmessagesarestoredin“Distress.
•“ is displayed when there are unread DSC messages.
•“ is displayed when there are no unread DSC messages.
•NoiconisdisplayedwhentherearenoDSCmessages.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
Push [ e Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. r
Rotate
To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL]. t
•Theconrmationscreenisdisplayed,thenpush[OK]todelete.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. y
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Push [LOG] to enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC CALLS q
menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen.
MENU DSC Calls Received Call Log
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Push [ w Y]/[Z] to select “Others, then push [ENT].
•ThemessagesotherthantheDistressarestoredin“Others.
•“ is displayed when there are unread DSC messages.
•“ is displayed when there are no unread DSC messages.
•NoiconisdisplayedwhentherearenoDSCmessages.
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•Push[EXIT]toreturntothenormaloperatingmode.
Push [ e Y]/[Z] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
•Themessageintheunopenedlehasnotbeenread.
Rotate Dial to scroll the DSC message contents. r
•Thestoredmessagehasvariousinformation,dependingonthe
DSC call type.
Rotate
To delete the displayed DSC message, push [DEL]. t
•Theconrmationscreenisdisplayed,thenpush[OK]todelete.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. y
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DSC Settings
D Position Entry (See page 22)
D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pages 19, 20)
D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21)
D Automatic Acknowledgement
These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to
“Auto TX” or “Manual TX.
When an Individual, Position Request, Polling Request, or
Test Call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits
an Individual Acknowledgement, Position Reply, Polling Re-
ply or Test Acknowledgement Call, respectively.
When “INDIVIDUAL ACK” is set to “Auto TX,the trans-
ceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgment call
including “Unable to Comply” (No Reason Given) after re-
ceiving the Individual call.
Enter either “INDIVIDUAL ACK, “POSITION ACK” or q
“TEST ACK” in the DSC Settings menu.
MENU DSC Settings
Individual ACK
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
MENU DSC Settings
Position ACK
MENU DSC Settings
Test ACK
Rotate Dial or push [ w Y]/[Z]
to select “Auto TX” or “Manual
TX,” then push [ENT].
•Push[BACK]tocancelandreturntotheDSCSettingsmenu.
(default)
(default)
(default)
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e
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D Channel 16 Switch function
By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiv-
er changes the operating channel to Channel 16. However,
when this setting is set to “OFF, the function enables the
transceiver to remain on the operating channel, even after
receiving a Distress call.
Enter “CH 16 SWITCH” q
in the DSC Settings menu
.
MENU DSC Settings CH 16 Switch
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Rotate Dial or push [ w Y]/[Z] to set the Channel 16 Switch
function to “Auto (No Delay), “10 Second Delay,” or “OFF,
then push [ENT].
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
(default)
Auto (No Delay): After receiving a Distress call, and
[ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation
screen, the transceiver immediately
changes to Channel 16.
10 Second Delay: After receiving a Distress call, and
[ACPT] is pushed on the confirmation
screen, the transceiver remains on the
current operating channel for 10 sec-
onds. After that, the transceiver auto-
matically changes to Channel 16.
(default)
OFF: Even after receiving a Distress call, the
transceiver remains on the operating
channel.
•“ is displayed.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e
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Receiving DSC calls (Continued)
DAlarm
Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Cat-
egory or Status.
Enter “ALARM” in the DSC Settings menu. q
MENU DSC Settings Alarm
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Rotate Dial or push [ w Y]/[Z] to select the status, then push
[ENT].
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•“Safety,“Routine,“Warning,”“Self-Terminate,”and“Discrete”are
selectable. (default: ON )
Rotate Dial or push [ e Y]/[Z] to set the Alarm setting to “ON”
or “OFF.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. r
D Channel 70 Squelch level
Set the squelch level on Channel 70.
The transceiver has 11 squelch levels between 1 (loose
squelch) and 10 (tight squelch) and OPEN.
OPEN is completely open.
Enter “CH 70 SQL LEVEL in the DSC Settings menu. q
MENU DSC Settings CH 70 SQL Level
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Rotate Dial or push [ w Y]/[Z] to adjust the squelch level until
the noise just disappears, then push [ENT].
•Push[BACK]tocancelandreturntotheDSCSettingsmenu.
(default)
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e
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D DSC Loop Test
The DSC loop test function sends transmit DSC signals to
the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX
signals at the AF level.
Enter “DSC LOOP TEST” in the DSC Settings menu. q
MENU DSC Settings DSC Loop Test
(Push [MENU].)
(Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].)
Push [ENT] to start the DSC loop test. w
•Push[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
•WhenthetransmitDSCandreceiveDSCsignalsmatch,“OK”is
displayed.
Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. e
If “NG” is displayed in step w, either or both TX and RX
DSC circuits has a problem. In that case, you will have to
send the transceiver to your nearest dealer for repair.
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When the optional MA-500TR CLASS B AIS TRANSPON-
DER is connected to your transceiver, an individual DSC call
can be transmitted to a selected AIS target, without needing
to enter the target’s MMSI code. In this case, the call type is
automatically set to Routine.
See page 75 for connecting instructions.
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make
sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL. (p. 64)
Step 1: Transponder’s operation
Select a desired AIS target on the plotter, target list or dan- q
ger list display.
•Youcanalsogotothenextstepwheneverthedetailscreenof
the AIS target is displayed.
•Makesurethetransceiverisinthenormaloperatingmode.Oth-
erwise, you cannot make an individual DSC call using the tran-
sponder.
Push [DSC] to display the voice channel selection screen, w
and then push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired voice chan-
nel*.
•Voicechannelsarealreadypresetintothetransponderinrecom-
mended order.
* When a coast station is selected in step q, a voice channel will
be specified by the coast station, therefore you cannot change
the channel. The transponder will display “Voice Channel is
specified by the Base station, in this case.
Push [DSC] to make an individual DSC call to the AIS tar- e
get.
•IfChannel70isbusy,thetransceiverstandsbyuntilthechannel
becomes clear.
•Ifthetransceivercannotmakethecall,thetransponderwilldis-
play “DSC Transmission FAILED.
Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder
Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display
Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display
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After making the individual DSC call, the transponder will r
display “DSC Transmission COMPLETED.
•Push[CLEAR]toreturntothescreendisplayedbeforeyouen-
tered the voice channel selection screen in step w.
•ThetransceiverstandsbyonChannel70untilanacknowledge-
ment is received.
Step 2: Transceiver’s operation
When the acknowledgement is received, alarm sounds. t
If the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received,
push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then select
the intership channel specified in step w.
•Adifferentintershipchannelwillbeselectedifthestationyou
called cannot use the channel.
•Toreply,push[PTT]andspeakatyournormalvoicelevel.
•YoucanchecktheMMSIcodeorthename,ifentered,ofthe
AIS target on the display.
If the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received,
push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then “INDI-
VIDUAL CALL FAILED” is displayed.
After your communication is finished, push [EXIT] to return y
to the normal operating mode.
Transponder’s display Transceiver’s display
[DSC]
[CLEAR]
[Z]
[Y]
TRANSPONDER
‘Able to comply’ is received
‘Unable to comply’ is received
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Using the Menu screen
The Menu screen is used for entering infrequently changed
values, function settings or making DSC calls.
In addition to this page, see pages 69 through 74 for details.
D
Entering the Menu screen
Example: Set the channel group to “USA.
Push [MENU]. q
Rotate Dial or push [ w ]/[] to select
the root item (Radio Settings), and
then push [ENT].
•If[] or [] is continuously held down,
the items are sequentially highlighted.
Rotate Dial or push [ e ]/[] to se-
lect “CHAN Group, and then push
[ENT].
Rotate Dial or push [ r ]/[] to select
“USA,” and then push [ENT] to set it.
•“ is displayed next to “USA.
Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu t
screen.
•Push [CLEAR] or [BACK] to return to
the previous screen.
[ENT][Y]/[Z]
[CLEAR][EXIT] [ENT][BACK] Dial
[MENU]
Menu lists
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Menu screen items
The Menu screen contains the following items.
DSC Calls D
Item Ref. Item Ref.
•IndividualCall p. 27
•
Received
Call Log
p. 60
•IndividualACK*
1
p. 31
•
Position Request Call*
2
p. 35
•GroupCall p. 32
•
Position Report Call*
2
p. 37
•AllShipsCall p. 34
•
Polling Request Call*
2
p. 59
•DistressCall p. 23 •TestCall p. 41
•TransmittedCallLog p. 59 •TestACK*
1
p. 43
*
1
Displayed only after receiving a corresponding call.
*
2
For only U.S.A and Australian version transceivers.
DSC Settings D
Item Ref. Item Ref.
•PositionInput*
3
p. 22 •TestACK p. 62
•IndividualID p. 19 •CH16Switch p. 63
•GroupID p. 20 •Alarm p. 64
•IndividualACK p. 62 •CH70SQLLevel p. 64
•PositionACK p. 62 •DSCLoopTest p. 65
*
3
Displayed only when no GPS information is received.
Radio Settings D
Item Ref. Item Ref.
•ScanType p. 70 •CHANGroup p. 70
•ScanTimer p. 70 •WXAlert*
2
p. 71
•Dual/Tri-Watch
Configuration D
Item Ref. Item Ref.
•Backlight p. 71 •UTCOffset p. 73
•DisplayContrast p. 71 •InactivityTimer p. 73
•KeyBeep p. 71 •NMEAOutput p. 74
•KeyAssignment p. 72 •RemoteID p. 74
MMSI/GPS Info D
The transceiver shows the preset MMSI and ATIS*
4
codes
and GPS information*
5
.
If the code is not entered, “NO DSC MMSI” or “NO ATIS
MMSI”*
4
is displayed.
*
4
Displayed only for the Dutch and German version transceivers.
*
5
Displayed only when an external GPS receiver or built-in GPS re-
ceiver is receiving valid position data.
Rotate
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Radio Settings items
D Scan type
The transceiver has two scan types, Normal scan and Prior-
ity scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the
selected channel group. A Priority scan sequentially searches
all Favorite channels, while monitoring Channel 16.
•The default setting is different depending on the transceiver ver-
sions.
D Scan resume timer (Default: OFF)
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.
• Normal scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5
seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has
been received on any channel.
•Priority scan When ON is selected, the scan pauses for 5
seconds and then resumes, even if a signal has
been received on any channel other than Chan-
nel 16.
D Dual/Tri-watch (Default: Dualwatch)
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 18)
Channel Group D
Except for the European version, a channel group suitable
for your operating area can be selected. Depending on the
transceiver version, INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC may be
selectable.
See page 10 for details.
•ThescreenbelowshowstheU.S.Aversion.
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D Weather alert
(For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers)
A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-
fore important weather information.
After the transceiver detects the alert, “WX
blinks until the
transceiver is operated.
•“WX is displayed instead of “WX” when the function is ON.
(Default: OFF)
ON with Scan: The preset weather channels are sequentially
checked while scanning.
ON: The previously selected (last used) weather
channel is checked while scanning.
OFF: The transceiver does not detect a weather
alert tone.
Configuration items
Backlight D (Default: 7)
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
The backlight can be set to 7 levels and OFF.
D Display contrast (Default: 5)
This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD in 8 steps.
Level 1 is the lowest contrast, and level 8 is the highest con-
trast.
D Key Beep (Default: ON)
You can turn OFF beep tones for silent operation, or you can
turn ON the tones to have confirmation beeps sound when a
key is pushed.
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Configuration items (Continued)
D Key Assignment
Desired functions can be assigned to Dial and the softkeys.
When the “KEY ASSIGNMENT” screen is displayed, rotate q
Dial or push []/[] to select “Dial” or “Softkeys,” and then
push [ENT].
Rotate Dial or push [ w ]/[] to select the desired position,
and then push [ENT].
•Toreturntothedefault,select“Setdefault”andpush[ENT].
Rotate Dial or push [ e ]/[] to select an option, and then
push [ENT] to set it.
•“ is displayed next to the selected option.
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323 and IC-
M323G except for Australian version.
Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. r
•Push[CLEAR]or[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
• Dial assignment
The Audio volume (VOL), squelch (SQL), channel selection
(CHAN), and LCD backlight level (Backlight) functions can be
assigned to any one of 4 sequential positions on Dial. Push-
ing Dial 1 to 4 times sequentially selects the desired func-
tion, and rotating Dial adjusts the level or selects a value or
number.
For example:
- VOL is assigned to the 1st position, and pushing Dial once
selects VOL. The VOL screen adjust screen is displayed and
rotating Dial adjusts the audio volume.
- CH is assigned to the 3rd position, and pushing Dial three
times selects CH. The channel number is displayed and ro-
tating Dial will select the desired channel.
You can assign VOL, SQL, CH/WX
*, and Backlight to any one
of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th sequential positions.
Repeatedly pushing Dial sequentially displays all the func-
tions in the order they are assigned, and skips any functions
assigned as Not Used.
* [CHAN] is displayed instead of [CH/WX] for the IC-M323 and IC-
M323G except for Australian version.
For “Dial” assignment For “Softkeys” assignment
For “Dial” assignment For “Softkeys” assignment
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• Softkey assignment
The desired function can be assigned to the softkey func-
tion. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is
displayed.
See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions.
D UTC Offset (Default: 00:00)
Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordi-
nated) and your local time to between –14:00 and +14:00 (in
1 minute steps).
D Inactivity Timer
Set the inactivity timer to between 1 and 10 minutes (in 1
minute steps) or OFF for a “Not DSC Related” item, and set it
to between 1 and 15 minutes (in 1 minute steps) or OFF for a
“DSC Related” item.
When the “INACTIVITY TIMER” screen is displayed, rotate q
Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select “Not DSC Related” or “DSC
Related,” and then push [ENT].
Rotate Dial or push [ w Y]/[Z] to select the option, and then
push [ENT] to set it.
•“ is displayed next to the selected option.
Push [EXIT] to exit the Menu screen. e
•Push[CLEAR]or[BACK]toreturntothepreviousscreen.
• Not DSC Related (Default: 10 min)
When the LCD displays a screen other than the normal op-
eration screen, or one not related to DSC, and no key opera-
tion occurs for this set period, the transceiver automatically
returns to the normal operating screen.
• DSC Related (Default: 15 min)
When the LCD displays the screen related to DSC, and no
key operation occurs for this set period, except during dis-
tress operation, the transceiver automatically returns to the
normal operating screen.
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Configuration items (Continued)
NMEA Output D
Select the Data Output function option for a NMEA output
port.
• POS data output (Default: OFF)
When receiving position data from an external or the built-in
GPS receiver,* this function sends the data from the NMEA
Output port to an external device.
*For only IC-M323G and IC-M324G.
• DSC data output (Default: OFF)
When receiving a DSC call, this function makes the trans-
ceiver send the DSC data from its NMEA Output port to an
external device.
All Stations: Outputs the call from any vessel from the
NMEA Output port.
Station List: Outputs the call from any vessels listed on
the Individual ID screen.
OFF: Does not output any call to an external de-
vice.
D Remote ID (Default: 15)
Set a Remote ID number to between 1 and 69.
The Remote ID is included in the sentence of the Icom origi-
nal NMEA format.
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Connections
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t
q
w
r
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable’s PL-259 con-
nector.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
age the transceiver.
w NMEA IN/OUT LEADS
Brown: Talker B (Data-L), NMEA In (–)
White: Talker A (Data-H), NMEA In (+)
Connect to NMEA In lines of a PC or NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0
or later) sentence format DSC, DSE compatible navigation
equipment, to receive position data from other ships.
Green: Listener B (Data-L), NMEA Out (–)
Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), NMEA Out (+)
Connect to NMEA Out lines of a GPS receiver for position-
data.
•A NMEA 0183 ver. 2.0 or later RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL,VTG,
GSV, and GSA sentence format compatible GPS receiver is re-
quired. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
e AF OUT LEADS
Blue: External Speaker (+)
Black: External Speaker (–)
Connects to an external speaker.
Orange: Data line
Gray: Data line
Used only for maintenance purpose.
NOTE for NMEA In/Out and AF Out leads:
The connectors are attached to keep the leads together.
Before connecting to a piece of equipment, you should cut
the leads to remove the connector.
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r DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source.
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA
leads or external speaker leads, cover the connector and
leads with a vulcanizing tape, as shown below, to prevent
water seeping into the connection.
Rubber vulcanizing
tape
t GROUND TERMINAL
Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks
and interference from other equipment occurring.
Use a PH M3 × 6 screw (user supplied).
Connect to the MA-500TR D
Connect the transceiver to the high-density D-Sub 15-pin
connector of the MA-500TR using the OPC-2014* cable. Af-
ter connecting, an Individual DSC call can be made to the
AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s
MMSI code.
* The OPC-2014 is supplied with the MA-500TR
• Listener A (Data-H) lead (Yellow):
Connects to lead 3 of the OPC-2014.
• Listener B (Data-L) lead (Green):
Connects to lead 2 of the OPC-2014.
• Talker A (Data-H) lead (White):
Connects to lead 5 of the OPC-2014.
• Talker B (Data-L) lead (Brown):
Connects to lead 4 of the OPC-2014.
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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.
Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the
fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged
fuse with a new one of the proper rating.
Fuse rating: 10 A
Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or
alcohol, as they will damage transceiver surfaces.
Supplied accessories
Mounting bracketFor mounting bracket
DC power cable
(OPC-891A)
Microphone hanger
and screws (3×16 mm)
Knob bolts
Screws (5×20 mm)
Flat washers (M5)
Spring washers (M5)
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Mounting the transceiver
Using the supplied mounting bracket D
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv-
er allows overhead or dashboard mounting.
Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than q
10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2
supplied screws (5 × 20 mm).
Attach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the w
transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display
may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
NOTE for the IC-M323G and IC-M324G:
Built-in GPS receiver is located at the right top of the front
panel.
If the transceiver is covered with any object that interrupts
the GPS signals from the satellites, the GPS receiver will
not calculate its position.
Therefore, when you use the built-in GPS receiver, be sure
the transceiver is positioned so the GPS receiver has a
clear view to receive signals from satellites.
• MOUNTING EXAMPLE
These bolts are shown as
only a mounting example.
(User supplied)
Built-in GPS receiver
is located here.
(For only IC-M323G
and IC-M324G.)
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MB-132 installation
An optional MB-132 flush mount is available for mounting the
transceiver to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
Using the template on page 85, carefully cut a hole into q
the instrument panel, or wherever you plan to mount the
transceiver.
Slide the transceiver through the hole, as shown below. w
Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 e
M5 × 8 mm supplied bolts.
•Makesurethattheclampsalignparalleltothetransceiverbody.
Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (clockwise) so that the r
clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument
control panel.
Tighten the locking nuts (counterclockwise) so that the t
transceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown be-
low.
Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in- y
strument control panel to its original place.
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Specifications
General D
Frequency coverage:•
Tx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000–161.450 MHz
IC-M324/IC-M324G 156.025–157.425 MHz
Rx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000–163.425 MHz
IC-M324/IC-M324G 156.050–163.275 MHz
CH70 156.525 MHz
Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) •
16K0G2B (DSC)
Channel spacing: 25 kHz•
Operating temperature range: –20°C to +60°C;•
–4ºF to +140ºF
Current drain (at 13.8 V):•
TX high 5.5 A maximum
Maximum audio 1.5 A maximum
Power requirement:•
(negative ground) 13.8 V DC nominal
Frequency stability: ±1.5 kHz (–20°C to +60°C;•
–4°F to +140°F)
Antenna impedance: 50 • Ω nominal
Dimensions (approximately): 180(W) × 82(H) × 119.9(D) mm•
; 7.1(W) × 3.2(H) × 4.7(D) inches
(Projections not included)
Weight (approximately): 1.2 kg; 2.6 lb•
Transmitter D
Output power: 25 W/1 W•
Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency •
modulation
•Maximumfrequencydeviation:±5.0kHz
Spurious emissions: •
IC-M323/IC-M323G Less than 0.25 µW
IC-M324/IC-M324G Less than –70 dBc (high)
Less than –56 dBc (low)
Receiver D
Receive system: Double conversion superheterodyne•
Sensitivity:•
FM IC-M323/IC-M323G –5 dBµ emf typical (at 20 dB SINAD)
IC-M324/IC-M324G –13 dBµ typical (at 12 dB SINAD)
DSC IC-M323/IC-M323G –4 dBµ emf typical (1% BER)
IC-M324/IC-M324G –5 dBµ emf typical (1% BER)
Squelch sensitivity: •
IC-M323/IC-M323G Less than –2 dBµ emf
IC-M324/IC-M324G Less than –10 dBµ
Intermodulation rejection ratio:•
FM IC-M323/IC-M323G More than 68 dB
IC-M324/IC-M324G More than 70 dB
DSC More than 68 dBµ emf (1% BER)
Spurious response rejection ratio:•
FM More than 70 dB
DSC More than 73 dBµ emf (1% BER)
Adjacent channel selectivity:•
FM More than 70 dB
DSC More than 73 dBµ emf (1% BER)
Audio output power: •
IC-M323/IC-M323G More than 2 W at 10% distortion into
a 4 Ω load
IC-M324/IC-M324G 4.5 W at 10% distortion into a 4 Ω
load
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Dimensions D
Options
•MB-132 f l u s h m o u n t k i t
To mount the transceiver to a panel.
•MA-500TR
c l a s s b a i s t r a n s p o n d e r
To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor-
mance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom
transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment
that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
82 (3.2) 119.9 (4.7)
164.1 (6.5)
25.3
(1)
109.7 (4.3)
61.4 (2.4)
Unit: mm (inch)
180 (7.1)
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does
not turn ON.
•Badconnectiontothepowersource. •Checktheconnectiontothetransceiverand
power source.
p. 76
Little or no sound comes
from the speaker.
•Squelchlevelissettoohigh.
•Volumelevelissettoolow.
•Speakerhasbeenexposedtowater.
•Setthesquelchtothethresholdpoint.
•Setthevolumetoasuitablelevel.
•RemovethewaterwiththeAquaQuakefunc-
tion.
p. 11
p. 11
p. 15
Transmitting is impossi-
ble, or high power can-
not be selected.
•Somechannelsarerestrictedtolowpower
or receive only by regulations.
•Theoutputpowerissettolow.
•Changechannels.
•Push[HI/LO]toselecthighpower.
pp. 9,
10, 83
p. 12
Scan does not start. •Favoritechannelsarenotentered. •Set thedesiredchannels as Favorite chan-
nels.
p. 17
No beep sounds. •BeeptonesareturnedOFF. •TurnONthebeeptonesintheCONFIGURA-
TION menu.
p. 71
Distress calls cannot be
transmitted.
•MMSI(DSCselfID)codeisnotentered. •EntertheMMSI(DSCselfID)code. p. 7
Built-in GPS receiver is
not receiving valid posi-
tion data.
( For only IC-M323G
and IC-M324G.)
•Thebuilt-inGPSantennaiscoveredbyan
object that interrupts the GPS signals from
the satellites.
•Mount the transceiver in a place where no
objects interrupts the satellites signal.
p. 78
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CHANNEL LIST
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2
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NOTE: Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 CANNOT
be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
*
1
Low power only.*
2
Momentary high power.
*
3
DSC operation only.
*
6
UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz)
for only U.K. versions.
*
4
For only U.S.A versions.*
5
For only U.S.A, U.K, and Australian versions.
*
7
For only U.S.A and Australian versions.
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
03 156.150 160.75003
03A 156.150 156.150
156.200 160.80004
02 156.100 160.70002
04A 156.200 156.200
156.250 160.85005
05A 05A 156.250 156.250
06 06 156.300 156.30006
156.350 160.95007
07A 07A 156.350 156.350
08 08 156.400 156.40008
09 09 156.450 156.45009
10 10 156.500 156.50010
11 11 156.550 156.55011
12 12 156.600 156.60012
13*
2
13*
1
156.650 156.650
13
14 14
156.700 156.700
14
15*
2
15*
1
156.750 156.750
15*
1
16 16
156.800 156.800
16
17*
1
17*
1
156.850 156.850
17
156.900 161.500
18
18A 18A
156.900 156.900
156.950 161.550
19
19A 19A 156.950 156.950
20 20*
1
157.000 161.60020
20A 157.000 157.000
01A 156.050 156.050
USA*
5
01
156.050 160.65001
CAN
*
4
Transmit Receive
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
157.100 161.70022
22A 22A 157.100 157.100
23 157.150 161.75023
21b Rx only 161.650
23A 157.150 157.150
24 24 157.200 161.80024
25 25 157.250 161.85025
25b Rx only 161.850
26 26 157.300 161.90026
27 27 157.350 161.95027
28 28 157.400 162.00028
28b Rx only 162.000
60 156.025 160.62560
156.075 160.67561
61A 61A 156.075 156.075
156.125 160.72562
62A 156.125 156.125
156.175 160.77563
63A 156.175 156.175
64 156.225 160.82564
64A 64A 156.225 156.225
156.275 160.87565
65A 65A 156.275 156.27565A*
4
156.325 160.92566
66A 66A*
1
156.325 156.32566A*
4
67*
2
67 156.375 156.37567
21A 21A 157.050 157.050
USA*
5
21 157.050 161.65021
CAN
*
4
Transmit Receive
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
71 71 156.575 156.57571
72 72 156.625 156.62572
73 73 156.675 156.67573
70*
3
70*
3
156.525 156.52570*
3
74 74 156.725 156.72574
75*
1
75*
1
156.775 156.77575*
1
76*
1
76*
1
156.825 156.82576*
1
77*
1
77*
1
156.875 156.87577
156.925 161.52578
78A 78A 156.925 156.925
156.975 161.57579
79A 79A 156.975 156.975
157.025 161.62580
80A 80A 157.025 157.025
157.075 161.67581
81A 81A 157.075 157.075
157.125 161.72582
82A 82A 157.125 157.125
83 157.175 161.77583
83A 83A 157.175 157.175
83b Rx only 161.775
84 84 157.225 161.82584
84A 157.225 157.225
85 85 157.275 161.87585
85A 157.275 157.275
86 86 157.325 161.92586
69 69 156.475 156.47569
68
USA*
5
68 156.425 156.42568
CAN
*
4
Transmit Receive
INT
Channel number Frequency (MHz)
88 88 157.425 162.02588
88A 157.425 157.425
87A 157.375 157.375
87 87 157.375 161.97587
86A
USA*
5
157.325 157.325
CAN
*
4
Transmit Receive
INT
Frequency (MHz)
RX only 162.425
RX only 162.450
RX only 162.500
RX only 162.475
RX only 162.525
RX only 161.650
RX only 161.775
RX only 163.275
RX only 162.400
RX only 162.550
Transmit Receive
WX channel*
7
4
5
6
3
7
8
9
10
2
1
37A*
6
157.850 157.85037A*
6
P4*
6
161.425 161.425P4*
6
84
New2001
INFORMATION
13
New2001
Country Code List
• ISO 3166-1
Country Codes Country Codes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
AT
BE
BG
HR
CZ
CY
DK
EE
FI
FR
DE
GR
HU
IS
IE
IT
LV
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
LI
LT
LU
MT
NL
NO
PL
PT
RO
SK
SI
ES
SE
CH
TR
GB
85
14
TEMPLATE
New2001
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Cut here
Unit: mm (inch)
R12 (Max.)
180 (7
3
32
)
82 (3
7
32
)
165.1 (6
1
2
)
62.4 (2
15
32
)
New2001New2001New2001
87
INDEX
New2001
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
New2001New2001
A
Accessories, supplied .........................................................77
Acknowledgement, Automatic ............................................62
Alarm ................................................................................64
All Ships call
Making a call ...................................................................34
Receiving a call ..............................................................55
Antenna ..............................................................................77
AquaQuake .........................................................................15
ATIS code .............................................................................8
B
Backlight level .....................................................................15
C
Call channel
Selecting a Call channel ...................................................9
Entering a Call channel data ..........................................14
Call log
Received Call log ...........................................................60
Transmitted Call log ........................................................59
Channel 16 ...........................................................................9
Channel 16 Switch function ................................................63
Channel 70 Squelch level ...................................................64
Channel group ....................................................................10
Channel List ........................................................................83
Channel Name ....................................................................13
Cleaning .............................................................................77
Connections ........................................................................75
Country Code List ...............................................................84
D
Display contrast ..................................................................71
DISPOSAL ..........................................................................viii
Distress Acknowledgement ................................................52
Distress call
Making a call ...................................................................23
Canceling a call ..............................................................26
Receiving a call ..............................................................52
Distress Relay Acknowledgement ......................................53
Distress Relay Call .............................................................53
DSC Loop Test ....................................................................65
DSC Settings ......................................................................62
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .................................................18
E
Explicit Definitions ................................................................. i
F
Favorite channels ...............................................................17
Front panel............................................................................2
Function display ....................................................................4
Fuse replacement ...............................................................77
88
INDEX
New2001
G
Geographical Area Call ......................................................55
Group call
Making a call ...................................................................32
Receiving a call ..............................................................55
Group ID
Entering ID .....................................................................20
Deleting ID ......................................................................21
I
IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i
Inactivity Timer....................................................................73
Individual Call
Making a call ..................................................................27
Making an acknowledgement .........................................30
Receiving a call ..............................................................54
Individual ID
Entering ID ......................................................................19
Deleting ID .......................................................................21
Installation
Template .........................................................................85
K
Key Assignment ..................................................................72
Key Beep ............................................................................71
M
MB-132 installation .............................................................79
Menu Screen
Menu screen items ..........................................................69
Using the Menu screen ...................................................68
Microphone ...........................................................................6
Microphone Lock function ...................................................14
MMSI code ...........................................................................7
Mounting the transceiver ....................................................78
N
NMEA Output .....................................................................74
O
Operating Rules ....................................................................1
Operation, basic ...................................................................9
Options ...............................................................................81
P
Polling Request Call
Making a call ..................................................................39
Making a reply call .........................................................50
Receiving a call ..............................................................58
Position and time ................................................................22
Position Report Call
Making a call ..................................................................37
Making a reply call .........................................................48
Receiving a call ..............................................................57
89
INDEX
New2001
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Position Request Call
Making a call ..................................................................35
Making a reply call .........................................................45
Receiving a call ..............................................................56
PRECAUTIONS (English) .................................................. vi
PRÉCAUTIONS (Français) ............................................... vii
R
Receiving ............................................................................12
Remote ID ..........................................................................74
S
Scan
Scan resume timer .........................................................70
Scan types ......................................................................16
Starting a scan ...............................................................17
Softkey function ....................................................................6
Specifications .....................................................................80
Squelch ...............................................................................11
T
Test Acknowledgement Call
Making a call ...................................................................43
Receiving a call ...............................................................59
Test call
Making a call ...................................................................41
Making an acknowledgement .........................................43
Receiving a call ...............................................................58
Transmitting ........................................................................12
Troubleshooting ..................................................................82
U
UTC Offset ..........................................................................73
V
Volume ................................................................................11
W
Weather alert ......................................................................71
Weather channel ................................................................11
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AT
FI
IT
PL
GB
RO
BE
FR
LV
PT
IS
TR
CY
DE
LT
SK
LI
HR
CZ
GR
LU
SI
NO
DK
HU
MT
ES
CH
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IE
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SE
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