INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM304
 FOREWORD IMPORTANT
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
D FEATURES
WORD DEFINITION
❍ Large 2-digit Channel with scrolling comment Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
R WARNING!
❍ New Force5Audio speaker may occur.

❍ Built-in DSC meets RTCM SC101 requirement CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
❍ Submersible construction NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
❍ Favorite channel function
❍ AquaQuake water draining function

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Spain, Russia and/or other countries. including salt water, otherwise, the keys and switches may
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become inoperable due to salt crystallization.
the United States.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE FOR U.S.A. VERSIONS
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver.
the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in
such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con-
USING CHANNEL 16 trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the cho-
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE sen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” (p. 32)
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9- EXAMPLE
digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. WARNING
STICKER
Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on
Channel 70.

USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While opening the key cover, push and hold
[DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps
change to one long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station.
• Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate
information as listed above.

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 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING (Depends on the country)
Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW
FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Expo- THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF
sure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC
greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a minimum MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
W ARN ING
of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR
the antenna) vertically above the main deck and TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPO-
all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation SURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING
distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance re- RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO
quirements. This 5 meter distance is based on the FCC Safe ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) distance of 3 meters RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
added to the height of an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate LIMITS.
for all vessels.
Determining MPE Radius
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RA-
be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically DIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF
between the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the ABOUT 3M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
antenna), to the heads of all persons AND all persons must THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM
stay outside of the 3 meter MPE radius. POWER OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXI-
MUM GAIN OF 9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are SYSTEM.
within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons
(such as driver or radio operator) are shielded from antenna
field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the
minimum distance from the antenna axis that person should
maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allow-
able MPE level set by FCC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD …………………………………………………………… i 6 DSC OPERATION …………………………………………… 13–27
IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………… i ■ MMSI code programming ……………………………………… 13
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………… i ■ MMSI code check ……………………………………………… 13
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…………………………………………… ii ■ DSC address ID ………………………………………………… 14
NOTE FOR U.S.A. VERSIONS ……………………………………… ii ■ Position indication ……………………………………………… 15
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING (Depends on the country) ……… iii ■ Distress call …………………………………………………… 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………… iv ■ Transmitting DSC calls ………………………………………… 17
PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………………………… v ■ Receiving DSC calls …………………………………………… 24
1 OPERATING RULES ……………………………………………… 1 7 SET MODE …………………………………………………… 28–30
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………………………… 2–4 ■ Set mode programming ……………………………………… 28
■ Front panel ……………………………………………………… 2 ■ Set mode items ………………………………………………… 29
■ Microphone ……………………………………………………… 3 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE …………………… 31–34
■ Function display ………………………………………………… 4 ■ Connections …………………………………………………… 31
3 BASIC OPERATION …………………………………………… 5–9 ■ Supplied accessories ………………………………………… 32
■ Channel selection ……………………………………………… 5 ■ Antenna ………………………………………………………… 32
■ Receiving and transmitting ……………………………………… 7 ■ Fuse replacement ……………………………………………… 32
■ Call channel programming ……………………………………… 8 ■ Cleaning ………………………………………………………… 32
■ Channel comments ……………………………………………… 8 ■ Mounting the transceiver ……………………………………… 33
■ Microphone lock function ……………………………………… 9 ■ Optional MB-92 attachment …………………………………… 33
■ Display backlighting……………………………………………… 9 ■ Optional MB-69 installation …………………………………… 34
■ AquaQuake water draining function …………………………… 9 9 TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………… 35
4 SCAN OPERATION ………………………………………… 10–11 10 CHANNEL LIST (U.S.A. Default) ……………………………… 36
■ Scan types ……………………………………………………… 10 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ……………………… 37–38
■ Setting TAG channels ………………………………………… 11 ■ Specifications …………………………………………………… 37
■ Starting a scan ………………………………………………… 11 ■ Options ………………………………………………………… 38
5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ……………………………………… 12 12 TEMPLATE ……………………………………………………… 39
■ Description ……………………………………………………… 12
■ Operation ……………………………………………………… 12

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 PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric hot when operating continuously for long periods.
shock. Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to BE CAREFUL! The transceiver (except cables) and hand
operate this device under FCC regulations. microphone employ waterproof construction, which corre-
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more sponds to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 60529
than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the trans- (2001). However, once the transceiver has been dropped,
ceiver. waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the
case may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,
the transceiver may be damaged.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the
vessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
KEEP the transceiver at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from the
ship’s navigation compass.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temper-
atures below –4°F (–20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in
areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the transceiver
surfaces.

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 OPERATING RULES 1
D PRIORITIES (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
1
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
take priority over all others. is not required for safety purposes.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio opera-
on another channel. tor may operate a transceiver.

• False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun- However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
ishable by law. if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
D PRIVACY Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law- handy.
fully be used in any way.
Radio license for boaters
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
For U.S.A. only:
D RADIO LICENSES The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE boaters to have and use a VHF marine radio, EPIRB, and
You must have a current radio station license before using the marine radar without having an FCC ship station license.
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not Boaters traveling on international voyages, having an HF
licensed. single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite termi-
nal, or required to carry a marine radio under any other
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government regulation must still carry an FCC ship station license. For
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This further information, see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact
government-issued license states the call sign which is your Sheet.
craft’s identification for radio purposes.
For International customers:
Please check your local Marine license regulations.
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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel
Speaker q Function display (p. 4) w w POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 7)
Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF and ad-
justs the audio level.
e SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 7)
Rotate to set the squelch threshold level.
r CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [!6•9]
➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 5)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 5)
• “CALL” appears when the call channel is selected.
➥ Push and hold for 3 sec. to enter call channel program-
ming condition when the call channel is selected. (p. 8)
i u y t r e ➥ While pushing and holding [CH/WX], push to enter the
channel comments programming condition. (p. 8)
q CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y Y]/[Z
Z]•[U/I/C] ➥ Push to move the cursor forward. (p. 8)
➥ Selects the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc. ➥ While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode. (p. 28)
(pgs. 5, 6, 28)
➥ While pushing and holding [SCAN], push to adjust the t CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL KEY [CH/WX•DUAL]
brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 9) ➥ Selects and toggles the regular channel and weather
➥ Selects one of three channel groups in sequence when channel when pushed momentarily. (p. 6)
both keys are pushed. (p. 6) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are available. (p. 12)
➥ While turning power ON, push and hold both keys to ac- ➥ Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is acti-
tivate the AquaQuake function. (p. 9) vated. (p. 12)
➥ Push to move the cursor backward. (p. 8)

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

■ Microphone
y SCAN KEY [SCAN•TAG] (p. 11) 2
➥ Push to start or stop the Normal or Priority scan. q
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed Microphone
channel as a TAG (scanned) channel.
• The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting.
➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone,
push for 3 sec. to clear all TAG channels in the selected
channel group. w e
• Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.
u DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] (p. 16)
Push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call.
i DSC/POSITION KEY [DSC•POS]
➥ Push to enter DSC menu. (p. 13)
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to show the current position
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 7)
from a GPS receiver. (p. 15)
w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y Y]/[ZZ]
➥ Push either key to change the operating channel, Set
mode settings, etc. (pgs. 5, 6, 28)
➥ When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, push
either key to select the favorite channels in the selected
channel group in sequence. (p. 30)
e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO]
➥ Push to toggle the power high and low. (p. 7)
• Some channels are set to low power only.
➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO], turn power ON to
toggle the Microphone Lock function ON and OFF.
(p. 9)
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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Function display t CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 5)

Appears when the call channel is selected.
q w e r y LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 7)
Appears when low power is selected.
u WEATHER CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 29)
!0 ➥ “WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
t
➥ “WX ALT” appears when the Weather alert function is in
y use; blinks when an alert tone is received.
!1
u i DSC INDICATORS
!2
➥ “DSC” appears when a DSC call is received. (p. 24)
i
➥ “POS REPLY” appears when a Position Reply call or
Position Report Reply call is received. (p. 27)
o
o CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR
➥ Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 8)
q CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 6) ➥“ ” scrolls when the battery voltage drops to
Indicates whether a U.S.A. “U,” International “ ” or Cana- approx. 10.8 V DC or below.
dian “C” channel is in use. ➥ “ ” blinks during Priority scan; “ ” blinks during
w CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Normal scan. (p. 11)
➥ Indicates the selected operating channel number. ➥ “ ” blinks during Dualwatch; “ ” blinks during Tri-
• Refer to CHANNEL LIST. (p. 36) watch. (p. 12)
➥ In Set mode, indicates the selected condition. (p. 28) !0 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 11)
e TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
Appears while transmitting. !1 DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 6)
r BUSY INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch !2 GPS INDICATOR
opens. ➥ Appears while valid position data is received.
➥ Blinks when invalid position data is received.
➥ Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.
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 BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Channel selection
ï Channel 16 ï Channel 9 (Call channel) 2
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call 3
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency channel (Channel 9; U.S.A. default)*. The call channel is
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual- monitored during Tri-watch. The call channels can be pro-
watch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor grammed (p. 8) and are used to store your most often used
Channel 16. channels in each channel group for quick recall.
*Channel 16 or any other channel may be programmed as the call
➥ Push [!6] momentarily to select Channel 16. channel depending on the version. Please check your local call
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting channel.
Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select operating chan-
nel. ➥ Push and hold [9] (!6) for 1 sec. to select the call channel
of the selected channel group.
• “CALL” and call channel number appear.
Push
• Each channel group may have an independent call channel after
programming a call channel. (p. 8)
➥ Push [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting
call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel.

Scrolls Push

Convenient! for 1 sec.

When the Favorite channel function is turned ON (p. 30),
[Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels
in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed. Scrolls
• The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (p. 11)

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

ï U.S.A.,Canadian and international channels ï Weather channels

The IC-M304 is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 interna- The IC-M304 has 10 pre-programmed weather channels.*
tional and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na-
be specified for the operating area. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.)
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone
q Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel. on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel
• If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again. or during scanning. (p. 29)
w Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver to *Weather channel availability is limited according to the countries or
change the channel group, if necessary. locations in which the transceiver can receive the broadcasts from
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be se- NOAA.
lected in sequence.
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel.
•“ ” appears for duplex channels. • “WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
• “WX ALT” appears when the Weather alert function is in use.
(p. 29)
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel.

Push once or twice

Push [U/I/C] (both and )

When Weather alert is OFF. When Weather alert is ON.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CAN-
the transceiver. NOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. wa- 3
ters.
q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans-
w Set the audio and squelch levels. mitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your mouth
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
e Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver several er q yu Microphone
times to select the desired channel group. (p. 6)
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select a channel. (p. 5)
• When receiving a signal, “ ” appears and audio is emitted
from the speaker.
• Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary.
t Push [HI/LO] on the microphone to select the output
power if necessary.
• “LOW” appears when low power is selected.
• Choose low power for short range communications, choose high
power for longer distance communications. w r t
• Some channels are for low power only.
y Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the mi- ✔ NOTE for TOT (Time-out Timer) function
crophone. The TOT function inhibits continuous transmission over a pre-
•“ ” appears. set time period after the transmission starts.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
u Release [PTT] to receive.

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■ Call channel programming ■ Channel comments

Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (U.S.A.; default), Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric
however, you can program the call channel with your most ID of up to 10 characters each.
often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the
channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) on the transceiver several
times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., Interna- Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9,
tional or Canada) to be programmed. some symbols (= ✱ + – . /) and space can be used.
w Push and hold [9] (!6) for 1 sec. to select the call channel
of the selected channel group. q Select the desired channel.
• “CALL” and call channel number appear. • Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.
e Push and hold [9] (!6) w While pushing [CH/WX], push [!6] to edit the channel
again for 3 sec. (until a long comment.
beep changes to 2 short • A cursor and the first char-
beeps) to enter call channel acter start blinking alter-
programming condition. nately.
• Channel number starts blink-
ing.
r Push [Y] or [Z] to select
the desired channel. e Pushing [Y] or [Z] to select the desired character.
t Push [!6] to program the • Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
displayed channel as the respectively.
call channel. r Repeat step e to input all characters.
• Push [CH/WX] to cancel. t Push [DSC] to input and set the comment.
• The channel number stops • Push [SCAN] to cancel.
blinking. • The cursor and the character stop blinking.
y Repeat steps q to t to program other channel com-
ments, if desired.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■ Microphone lock function ■ AquaQuake water draining

The microphone lock function electrically locks [Y] and [Z] function
keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental 3
channel changes and function access. The IC-M304 uses a new technology to clear water away
from the speaker grill: AquaQuake. AquaQuake helps drain
➥ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, water away from the speaker housing (water that might oth-
turn power ON to toggle the Microphone lock function ON erwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). The IC-
and OFF. M304 emits a vibrating noise when this function is being
used.

➥ While pushing and holding [Y] and [Z], turn power ON.
• A low beep tone sounds while [Y] or [Z] keys are held to drain
water, regardless of [VOL] control setting.
• The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the
[Y]/[Z] [HI/LO] AquaQuake function is activated.
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

■ Display backlighting Scrolls

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.

➥ While pushing and holding [SCAN], push [Y Y] or [ZZ] to ad-

just the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
• The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.
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 4 SCAN OPERATION

■ Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning.
wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning,
Normal scan. such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the
right page for details.)
When the Weather alert function is turned ON, the previously
selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p. 29)
scanning. (p. 29)

PRIORITY SCAN NORMAL SCAN

CH 01 CH 02 CH 01 CH 02

CH 06 CH 16 CH 03 CH 06 CH 03

CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04

Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in se- Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG
quence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is de- channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Chan-
tected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disap- nel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG
pears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than channel.
Channel 16, scan becomes Dualwatch until the signal dis-
appears.

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 SCAN OPERATION 4

■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan

For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as TAG Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume
channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. timer in advance using Set mode. (p. 29)
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) several times to select the 4
(U.S.A., International and Canada) independently. desired channel group, if desired.
w Set TAG channels as described at left.
q Push [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) several times to select the e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
desired channel group. r Push [SCAN] to start Priority or Normal scan.
w Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel. •“ ” blinks during Priority scan; “ ” blinks during Normal
e Push and hold [TAG] (SCAN) for 1 sec. to set the dis- scan.
played channel as a TAG channel. • When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disap-
•“ ” appears in the display. pears or resumes after pausing 5 sec. according to Set mode
setting. (Channel 16 is still monitored during Priority scan.)
r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e.
• Push [Y] or [Z] to check the scanning TAG channels, to change
•“ ” disappears.
the scanning direction or resume the scan manually.
✔ Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels • A beep tone sounds and “ ” blinks at the channel comment
indicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Priority
While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, push
scan.
[TAG] (SCAN) for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short
t To stop the scan, push [SCAN].
beeps) to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.
• Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.

[Example]: Starting a normal scan.

Scan starts. When a signal is received.
Push Push

to stop the scan

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 5 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

■ Description ■ Operation
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 29)
on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the w Select the desired channel.
call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri- e Push and hold [DUAL] (CH/WX) for 1 sec. to start Dual-
watch are convenient for monitor Channel 16 when you are watch or Tri-watch.
operating on another channel. • “ ” blinks during Dualwatch; “ ” blinks during Tri-watch.
• A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION r To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [DUAL] (CH/WX).
Call channel [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25
Tri-watch starts.
Push and hold

for 1 sec.

Signal is received on call

channel.
Dualwatch Tri-watch

• If a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/Tri-watch Signal is received on

pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. Channel 16 takes priority.
• If a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch,
Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears.
• To transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/Tri-
watch, push and hold [PTT]. Tri-watch resumes after
the signal disappears.

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 DSC OPERATION 6
■ MMSI code programming ■ MMSI code check
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked.
ID) code can be programmed at power ON.
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
This code programming can be performed only twice. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ” and push [DSC].
After the code programming, it can be changed only 5
by your dealer or distributor.
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q Turn power OFF.
w While pushing and holding [DSC], turn power ON to enter
MMSI code programming condition.
e After the display appears, release [DSC]. e Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
• A cursor starts blinking. • The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls at the channel comment
indicator.

r Edit the specified MMSI code by pushing [Y] or [Z]. MMSI (DSC self ID) code scrolls
• Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
respectively. r Push [DSC] to return to the normal operation.
t Input 9-digit code, then push [DSC] to set the code.
• Returns to the normal operation.

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 6 DSC OPERATION

■ DSC address ID
A total of 30 DSC address IDs (9-digit) can be programmed r Push [Y] or [Z] to input 9-digit of the appropriate address
and named with up to 5 characters. ID.
• Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
D Programming address ID respectively.
• Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition.
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ,” and push [DSC]. 1st digit ‘0’ is fixed for a group ID. When you input 1st digit ‘0’
and other 8 digits, the ID is automatically registered as a group
ID.

Scrolls

e Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ,” and push [DSC].

t After inputting 9-digit ID, push [DSC] to input 5 characters
ID name using [Y] or [Z].
• Push [!6] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward,
respectively.
• Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition.

y Push [DSC] to program and exit the DSC menu.

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 DSC OPERATION 6

D Deleting address ID ■ Position indication

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ” and push [DSC]. When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is con-
nected, the transceiver indicates the current position data in
seconds of accuracy.

A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC,

GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask
your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. 6
Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ”, then push [DSC]. ➥ Push and hold [POS] (DSC) for 1 sec. to display the cur-
rent position.
• When no address ID is programmed, “ ” is displayed.
• ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ scroll in sequence at the channel com-
ment indicator.
•“ ” scrolls when no GPS is connected.

r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired ID name for deleting

and push [DSC].
•“ ” appears. Scrolls

• When the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with

several sentence formatters, the order of input prece-
dence is ‘RMC,’ ‘GGA,’ ‘GNS’ and ‘GLL.’
• “GPS” blinks when the GPS data is invalid.

t Push [DSC] to delete the address ID and exit the DSC

menu.
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 6 DSC OPERATION

■ Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the
Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme-
diate assistance.

NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR

SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. Scrolls
A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN
IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi-
crophone.
q Confirm no Distress call is being received. •“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
w While opening the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.
to transmit the Distress call.
• Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and
the Distress call is transmitted.

Scrolls

➥ A distress alert contains;

• Kinds of distress : Undesignated distress
• Position data : GPS position data held for 23.5 hrs. or until
e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- the power is turned OFF.
knowledgment call on Channel 70. ➥ The Distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until
• The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 receiving an ‘acknowledgement.’
minutes. ➥ Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit a re-
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
newed Distress call, if desired.
➥ Push any key except [DISTRESS] to cancel the ‘Call
repeat’ mode.
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 DSC OPERATION 6

■ Transmitting DSC calls

To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired intership channel, push
make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p. 7) [DSC].
• Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec-
D Transmitting Individual call ommended order.
• Channel 70 is selected and “ ” appears after pushing
The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC sig-
[DSC].
nal to a specific ship only.
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q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

r Push [DSC] to transmit the Individual call.

Scrolls • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
w Push [DSC] to select the desired pre-programmed individ- • Routine category only is available.
ual address using [Y] or [Z], then push [DSC].
• The ID code for the individual call must be set in advance.
(p. 14)

While transmitting When Ch 70 is busy.

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t After transmitting the Individual call, standby on Channel D Transmitting Individual acknowledgement
70 until an acknowledgement is received. When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac-
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator. knowledgement (‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by
using the on screen prompts (see page 25 for details). You
can also send an acknowledgement through the menu sys-
tem as follows.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

Scrolls w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ” and push [DSC].
•“ ” item appears after an Individual call is received.
y When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, •“ ” item disappears if another call is received after the
the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps Individual call.
automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to • The Individual acknowledgement can be transmitted to the last
comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated received individual call only.
channel (before entering the DSC menu) with beeps.
•“ ” or “ ” scrolls at the channel
comment indicator.

‘Able to comply’
is received
Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the acknowledgement “ ” or
“ .”
Scrolls
u Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the
responding ship when ‘Able to comply’ is received.

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D Transmitting Group call

r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Individual The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal
acknowledgement call. to a specific group only.
•“ ” appears at the channel comment indicator.
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ,” and push [DSC].

t Push [DSC] to transmit the acknowledgement to the se-

lected station.
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed
group address, and push [DSC].
• The ID code for the group call must be set in advance. (p. 14)

y After the Individual acknowledgement has been transmit-

ted, the display changes to the channel specified by the
calling station automatically when “ ” is selected.

Scrolls

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 6 DSC OPERATION

r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired intership channel, y After the Group call has been transmitted, the display
and push [DSC]. changes to the previously specified channel.
• Channel 70 is selected and “ ” appears.

Scrolls
u Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the
responding ship.
t Push [DSC] to transmit the Group call.
• If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel
becomes clear.
• Routine category only is available.

While transmitting

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 DSC OPERATION 6

D Transmitting All Ships call

Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ r Push [DSC] to transmit the All Ships call.
When you want to announce a message to these ships, use • Routine category only is available.
the ‘All Ships call’ function. • Low power is selected.

q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ .”

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While transmitting

t After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the display
changes to Channel 16 automatically.
Scrolls

e Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for All Ships

call.
• Channel 70 is selected and “ ” appears.

Scrolls

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 6 DSC OPERATION

D Transmitting Position Request call

Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Re-
specified ship’s current position, etc. quest call.
• Channel 70 is selected and “ ” appears.
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ,” then push [DSC].

t Push [DSC] to transmit the Position Request call.

Scrolls
e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed in-
dividual address.
• The ID code for position request must be set in advance. (p. 14)
While transmitting

y After the Position Request call has been transmitted, the

following indication is displayed.
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Scrolls
u Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal
operation.
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 DSC OPERATION 6

D Transmitting Position Report call

Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce r Push [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Re-
your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. port call.
• Channel 70 is selected and “ ” appears.
q Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
w Push [Y] or [Z] to select “ ,” and push [DSC].

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t Push [DSC] to transmit the Position Report call.

Scrolls

e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired pre-programmed in-

dividual address.
• The ID code for the position report call can be set in advance.
(p. 14) While transmitting

y After the Position Report call has been transmitted, stand

by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Scrolls
u Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal
operation.
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 6 DSC OPERATION

■ Receiving DSC calls

D Receiving a Distress call D Receiving a Distress acknowledgement
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received: While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledge-
➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ment to other ship is received:
• Push any key to stop the alarm. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds.
➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel • Push any key to stop the alarm.
comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically se- ➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the chan-
lected. nel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically
➥ Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may re- selected.
quire assistance.

Scrolls
Scrolls D Receiving a Distress Relay call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowl-
edgement is received:
➥ The emergency alarm sounds.
• Push any key to stop the alarm.
➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel com-
ment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.

Scrolls
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 DSC OPERATION 6

D Receiving an Individual call D Receiving a Group call

While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is re- While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received:
ceived: ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the
➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category.
received category. ➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel
➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
comment indicator. ➥ Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to select the 6
➥ Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to reply the channel specified by the calling station for voice commu-
call and select the channel specified by the calling station nication; push any other key to ignore the Group call.
for voice communication (depending on your replying con-
dition see p. 18 for individual acknowledgement call pro-
cedure for details.); push any other key to ignore the Indi-
vidual call.

Scrolls

Scrolls

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 6 DSC OPERATION

D Receiving an All Ships call D Receiving a Geographical Area call

While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received: While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call
➥ The emergency alarm sounds when the category is ‘Dis- (for the area you are in) is received:
tress’ or ‘Urgency’; 2 beeps sound for other categories. ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the
➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the channel received category.
comment indicator. ➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the chan-
➥ Push any key to stop beep, then push [DSC] to monitor nel comment indicator.
channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel, ➥ Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to change
push any other key to ignore the call. to the channel specified by the calling station for voice
communication; push any other key to ignore the Geo-
graphical Area call.
➥ Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from
the calling station.

Scrolls

Scrolls

When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a prob-

lem with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area
calls are received, regardless of your position.

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 DSC OPERATION 6

D Receiving a Position Request call D Receiving a Position Reply call

While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Reply call is re-
received: ceived:
➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the chan- ➥ “DSC” and “POS REPLY” appear in the display.
nel comment indicator. • The ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ from the called station is displayed
➥ Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to reply to and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and
the call; push any other key to ignore the call. then Longitude co-ordinates.
➥ Push any key to stop the beep.
6

Scrolls
Scrolls
D Receiving a Position Report call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is re- D Receiving a Position Report Reply call
ceived: While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call
➥ “DSC” appears and “ ” scrolls at the chan- is received:
nel comment indicator. ➥ “DSC” and “POS REPLY” appear in the display.
➥ Push any key to stop the beep, then push [DSC] to reply to • The ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ you have sent is displayed and
the call; push any other key to ignore the call. scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then
• The ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ from the called station is displayed Longitude co-ordinates.
and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and ➥ Push any key to stop the beep.
then Longitude co-ordinates after replying the call.

Scrolls Scrolls
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 7 SET MODE

■ Set mode programming

Set mode is used to change the conditions of the trans- D Set mode operation
ceiver’s functions: Scan type (Normal or Priority,) Scan re- q Turn power OFF.
sume timer, Weather alert, Dual/Tri-watch, DSC watch, Beep w While pushing [!6], turn power ON to enter Set mode.
tone, Auto acknowledgement and Favorite channel function. e After the display appears, release [!6].
•“ ” appears at the channel comment indicator.
NOTE: r Push [!6] to select the desired item, if necessary.
• Available functions may differ depends on dealer setting. t Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired condition of the item.
• The described default settings are for U.S.A. versions. y Turn power OFF, then ON again to exit Set mode.

D Set mode construction

• Scan type • Scan resume timer • Weather alert • Dual/Tri-watch

Starting item

Push

• Favorite channel function • Auto acknowledgement • Beep tone • DSC watch

Scrolls Scrolls Scrolls

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 SET MODE 7

■ Set mode items

D Scan type D Weather alert
The transceiver has 2 scan types: Normal scan and Priority (Weather channel availability is limited to selected coun-
scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected tries or locations.)
channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in se- A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone be-
quence while monitoring Channel 16. fore important weather information. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then
the “WX ALT” indicator blinks until the transceiver is operated.
The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked 7
any time while scanning.
• “WX ALT” appears instead of “WX” indication when the function is
set ON.
Normal scan (default) Priority scan

D Scan resume timer

The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or
timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses
until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan
pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been re- Weather alert OFF (default) Weather alert ON
ceived on any other channel than Channel 16.
D Dual/Tri-watch
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 12)

Scan timer OFF (default) Scan timer ON

Dualwatch (default) Tri-watch

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 7 SET MODE

D DSC watch D Automatic acknowledgement

DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving an- This item sets the Automatic acknowledgement function ON
other channel. or OFF.
If a distress signal is received on Channel 70, the transceiver When Position Request call or Position Report call is re-
monitors Channel 16 and 70 alternately until the distress sig- ceived, transceiver automatically transmits Position Request
nal disappears. If a signal is received on another channel, Reply call or Position Report Reply call, respectively.
DSC watch pauses until the signal disappears. •“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
This function may not be available for some channel
groups depending on dealer setting.
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Auto acknowledgement Auto acknowledgement

OFF (default) ON

D Favorite channel
DSC watch OFF (default) DSC watch ON This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF.
The favorite channel is programmed by the TAG channel set-
D Beep tone ting (p. 11).
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, [Y Y]/[Z
Z]
you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the
by turning beep tones ON. selected channel group in sequence when pushed.
•“ ” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.

Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF

Favorite CH ON (default) Favorite CH OFF
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 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8
■ Connections
e DC POWER CONNECTOR
q e Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector
w to an external 13.8 V DC power source.
CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, GPS
receiver lead and external speaker lead, cover the con-
nector and leads with an adhesive tape as shown
r below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
7
Rubber vulcanizing
tape 8

q EXTERNAL SPEAKER LEAD

Connects to an external speaker.
Blue: Speaker (+)
r ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Gray: Speaker ( ) Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector
to the transceiver.
w GPS RECEIVER LEAD CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam-
Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication. age the transceiver.
• An NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA,
GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer
about suitable GPS receivers.
Yellow: NMEA IN (+)
Green: NMEA IN ( )

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 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Supplied accessories ■ Antenna

The following accessories are supplied: A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the
Mounting bracket For mounting bracket best place to mount them.
Knob bolts Screws (5×20)

■ Fuse replacement
Flat washers Spring washers
(M5) (M5) One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse
blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the
source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged
fuse with a new, rated one.
Microphone hanger DC power cable
and screws (3×16)
■ Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
Warning sticker
AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or al-
cohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces.

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 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8

■ Mounting the transceiver ■ Optional MB-92 attachment

D Using the supplied mounting bracket An optional MB-92 DUST COVER is available for attaching the
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver transceiver’s front panel to prevent the keys and knobs get-
allows overhead or dashboard mounting. ting wet when the transceiver is not used.
• Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws ➥ Attach the optional MB-92 DUST COVER to the transceiver
(5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and as shown below.
can support more than 5 kg.
• Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at
90° to your line of sight when operating it.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 8
1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com-
pass.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display
may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
EXAMPLE

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 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

■ Optional MB-69 installation

An optional MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the e Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2
transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. supplied bolts (5 × 8 mm).
• Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least
1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com-
pass.

q Using the template on p. 39, carefully cut a hole into the

instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the trans-
ceiver.)
w Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below.

r Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so

that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the in-
strument control panel.
t Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that
the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below.
y Connect the antenna and power cable, then return the in-
strument control panel to its original place.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING 9
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. • Check the connection to the transceiver. p. 31
not turn ON.
No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too high. • Set squelch to the threshold point. p. 7
• Volume level is too low. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. p. 7
• Speaker has been exposed to water. • Drain water from the speaker. p. 9
Transmitting is impossi- • Some channels are for low power or re- • Change channels. pgs. 5,
ble, or high power can ceive only. 6, 36
not be selected. • The output power is set to low. • Push [HI/LO] on the microphone to select p. 7
high power. 8
Scan does not start. • “TAG” channel is not programmed. • Set the desired channels as “TAG” channels. p. 11
9
No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode. p. 30
Distress call cannot be • MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro- • Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code. p. 13
transmitted. grammed.

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 10 CHANNEL LIST (U.S.A. Default)

Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.325
01A 156.050 156.050 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
02 02 156.100 160.700 21b Rx only 161.650 70*3 70*3 70*3 156.525 156.525 87A 157.375 157.375
03 03 156.150 160.750 22 157.100 161.700 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
03A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425
04 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 73 73 73 156.675 156.675
04A 156.200 156.200 23A 157.150 157.150 74 74 74 156.725 156.725
05 156.250 160.850 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 75*1 75*1 75*1 156.775 156.775
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 76*1 76*1 76*1 156.825 156.825
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 25b Rx only 161.850 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.875
07 156.350 160.950 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.525
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.925
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.575
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28b Rx only 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.975
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.625
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.025
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675 Frequency (MHz)
WX channel
13*2 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 Transmit Receive
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62A 156.125 156.125 82 157.125 161.725 1 RX only 162.550
15*2 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 63 156.175 160.775 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 2 RX only 162.400
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63A 156.175 156.175 83 83 157.175 161.775 3 RX only 162.475
17*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 64 64 156.225 160.825 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 4 RX only 162.425
18 156.900 161.500 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83b Rx only 161.775 5 RX only 162.450
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 6 RX only 162.500
19 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225 7 RX only 162.525
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875 8 RX only 161.650
20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275 9 RX only 161.775
20A 157.000 157.000 67*2 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925 10 RX only 163.275

*1 Low power only. *2 Momentary high power. *3 DSC operation only. 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.
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 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11
■ Specifications
ï General ï Receiver
• Frequency coverage : Transmit 156.025–157.425 MHz • Receive system : Double conversion
Receive 156.050–163.275 MHz superheterodyne
• Mode : FM (16K0G3E) • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.22 µV (typical)
DSC (16K0G2B) • Squelch sensitivity : Less than 0.22µV
• Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Intermodulation rejection ratio : More than 70 dB
• Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX (at 25 W) 5.5 A max. • Spurious response rejection ratio : More than 70 dB
Max. audio 1.5 A max. • Adjacent channel selectivity : More than 70 dB
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15% • Audio output power : 4.5 W (typical) at 10%
• Frequency stability : ±10 ppm distortion with a 4 Ω load
• Operating temperature range: –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
• Dimensions : 153(W) × 67(H) × 133(D) mm
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
(Projections not included) 6 1⁄32(W) × 2 5⁄8(H)× 5 1⁄4(D) in
obligation.
• Weight : Approx. 825 g ; 1.8 lb 10
ï Transmitter 11
• Output power : 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low)
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency modu-
lation
• Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz
• Spurious emissions : Less than –70 dBc (High)
Less than –56 dBc (Low)
• Adjacent channel power : More than 70 dB

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D Dimensions ■ Options
137.0 (5 13⁄32)
• MB-69 FLUSH MOUNT KIT
For mounting the transceiver to a panel.
• MB-92 DUST COVER
143.5 (5 21⁄32)

For attaching to the front panel of the transceiver to protect it

133 (5 1⁄4)
when not in use.
67.0 (2 5⁄8)

51.0 (2)
153.0 (6 1⁄32) 42.2 86.3 (3 13⁄32)
(1 21⁄32)
Unit: mm (inch)

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153.0 (6 1⁄32)

139.0 (5 15⁄32)

53.0 (2 3⁄32)

67.0 (2 5⁄8)
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Unit: mm (inch)
Cut here

NOTE: The solid line is the line to use when cutting into the dash/helm. The dotted
line shows the outline of the IC-M304’s front panel once the radio is fitted into the
hole. Do not follow the dotted line when making the hole in your dash/helm.
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