Icom IC-M505 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL iM505 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER[...]

i FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M505 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed 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. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M505 you[...]

ii 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 , transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70. INST ALLA TION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electr[...]

iii DOC CE versions of the IC-M505 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the Euro- pean Radio and T elecommunication T erminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equip- ment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing condi- [...]

iv FOREWORD …………………………………………………………… i IMPORT ANT …………………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………… i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…………………………………………… ii INST ALLA TION NOTE ………?[...]

v PRECAUTIONS R W ARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity . This will ruin the trans- ceiver . NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug at the back of the transceiver and fus[...]

1 1 OPERA TING RULES D D PRIORITIES • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy . Safety and Distress calls take priority over all others. • Y ou must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun- ishable by law .[...]

2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Front panel q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] Push for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call. (p. 23) w DSC MENU KEY [MENU] Push to toggle the DSC menu appear or disappear . (p. 15) e CLEAR KEY [CLR] Push to cancel the entered function, exit Set mode. (pgs. 9, 10, 55) r HAIL/RX SPEAKER KEY [HAIL•RX ] ➥ Push to turn the hailer mo[...]

3 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION u CHANNEL SELECT OR [CHANNEL•ENTER] ➥ Rotate to select the operating channels, Set mode set- tings, etc. (pgs. 6–8, 55) ➥ While pushing and holding [H/L] , rotate to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight. (p. 10) ➥ Push to enter the input channel comment, selected item, etc. (pgs. 10, 55) ➥ Rotate to [...]

4 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q RX SPEAKER INDICA TOR (p. 51) Appears during the RX Speaker mode. w POWER INDICA TOR (p. 8) ➥ “ 2 2 5 5 W W ” appears when high power is selected. ➥ “ 1 1 W W ” appears when low power is selected. e T AG CHANNEL INDICA TOR (p. 13) Appears when a T AG channel is selected. r DUPLEX INDICA TOR [...]

5 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 !1 POSITION INDICA TOR ➥ Shows the GPS position data. •“ ? ? ? ? ” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when the GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position data is held for up to 23.5 hours. •“ ? ? ? ? ” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours after the position [...]

6 BASIC OPERA TION 3 ■ Channel selection ï ï 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 Dual- watch and T ri-watch. While standing by , you must monitor Channel 16. ➥ Push [16•C] momentarily to sele[...]

7 3 BASIC OPERA TION 3 ï ï International channels There are pre-programmed 57 international channels for the IC-M505. q Push [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to select a regular channel. w While pushing and holding [H/L] , push [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to change the channel group, if necessary . •“ I I N N T T ” appears when International channel is selected. e [...]

8 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: T ransmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver . q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. w Set the audio and squelch levels. ➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. ➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level. ➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears[...]

9 3 BASIC OPERA TION 3 ■ Call channel programming Y ou can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q While pushing and holding [H/L] , push [DIAL•DUAL• GRP] one or more times to select the desired channel group (INT , USA, A TIS or DSC) to be programmed. w Push [16•C] for 1 sec. to[...]

10 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Channel comments Memory channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (/ . –) and space can be used. q Select the desired channel. • Cancel Dualwatch, T ri-watch or Scan in advance. w While pushing and holding [H/L] , push [16•C] to[...]

11 3 BASIC OPERA TION 3 ■ Optional voice scrambler operation D D Activating the scrambler The optional voice scrambler provides private communica- tions. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must first activate the scrambler function. T o activate the function, an optional scrambler unit is necessary . See pgs. 57, 62 for sett[...]

12 SCAN OPERA TION 4 ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. Set the T AG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the T AG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to right [...]

13 4 SCAN OPERA TION 4 ■ Setting T AG channels For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as T AG channels or clear the T AG for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. T AG channels can be assigned to each channel group (INT , USA, A TIS or DSC) independently . q While pushing and holding [H/L[...]

14 DUAL W A TCH/TRI-W A TCH 5 ■ Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; T ri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/T ri- watch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. ■ Operation q Select Dualwatch or T ri[...]

15 6 DSC OPERA TION 5 6 ■ MMSI code programming The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. This code programming can be performed only once. q T urn power OFF . w While pushing [MENU] , turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition. e After the display appears, release [MENU] . r [...]

16 6 DSC OPERA TION ■ MMSI code check The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t u u p p ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ M M M M S S I I C C h h e e c c k k ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . r Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC sel[...]

17 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 ■ DSC address ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters. D D Programming Individual ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t u u p p ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ A A d d d d : : I I N N D D V V I I D[...]

18 6 DSC OPERA TION D D Deleting Individual ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t u u p p ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ D D E E L L : : I I N N D D V V I I D D ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . • When no address ID is programmed, “ N N o o I I D D ” is displayed[...]

19 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 D D Programming Group ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t u u p p ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ A A d d d d : : G G r r o o u u p p I I D D ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . r Rotate [CHANNEL] to s et the group ID and ID name. • The group ID [...]

20 6 DSC OPERA TION D D Deleting Group ID q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t u u p p ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ D D E E L L : : G G r r o o u u p p I I D D ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . • When no address ID is programmed, “ N N o o I I D D ” is displayed.[...]

21 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 ■ Position and time programming A distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Univer- sal T ime Coordinated) time should be input manually . They are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver . 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. q Push [MENU] to ente[...]

■ Position and time indication When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver . 2.0 or 3.01) is con- nected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time. A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC-M505 is not supplied by Icom. A GPS receiver with NMEA0183[...]

23 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 ■ Distress call A distress call should be transmitted, if in the opinion of the Master , the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme- diate assistance. NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY . A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONL Y WHEN IMMEDIA TE HELP IS NEEDED. D D Simple call q [...]

24 6 DSC OPERA TION ➥ A distress alert contains (default); • Nature of distress : Undesignated distress • Position data : GPS or manual input position data held for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF . ➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until re- ceiving an ‘acknowledgement.’ ➥ Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Cal[...]

25 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver . 2.0 or 3.01) is con- nected, go to step y . Because the following steps ( r and t ; Current position/time programming) do not appear . r The position information appears. Set your position (lati- tude and longitude) data by rotating [CHANNEL] . • Push [16 • C] or [DIAL • DUAL/GRP] to m[...]

26 6 DSC OPERA TION i After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi- crophone. ➥ A distress alert contains (default); • Nature of distress : Selected nature of the distress • Position data : GPS or manual input position data is held for 23.5 hrs or until the power is turned OFF . ➥ The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min.[...]

27 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 e Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address or “ M M a a n n u u a a l l I I n n p p u u t t ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . • The ID code for the individual call can be set in advance. (p. 17) • When “ M M a a n n u u a a l l I I n n p p u u t t ” is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI nu[...]

28 6 DSC OPERA TION y Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- ceived. u When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, the specified channel (in step r ) is selected with beeps automatically . Or , when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated channel (before enter the DSC[...]

29 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ A A b b l l e e t t o o C C o o m m p p l l y y ” or “ U U n n a a b b l l e e t t o o C C o o m m p p l l y y ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . • When “ U U n n a a b b l l e e t t o o C C o o m m p p l l y y ” is selected, “No Reason Given” will be transmitted. t Push [CHANNEL •[...]

30 6 DSC OPERA TION r Rotate [CHANNEL] to select a desired intership channel, push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in rec- ommended order . t Push [CHANNEL • ENTER] to transmit the group call. • If Channel 70 is busy , the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear . y After the gr[...]

31 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 D D T ransmitting an all ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to all ships within range, use the all ships call function. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ A A l l l l S S h h i i p p s s C C a a l l l l ,” and push [CH[...]

32 6 DSC OPERA TION t After the all ships call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. y Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects Channel 16 automatically . • Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver automatically selects Channel 16 after 2 sec. of inactivity . D D T ransmitting a position request call T rans[...]

33 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 r Push [CHANNEL • ENTER] to transmit the position request call. • If Channel 70 is busy , the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear . t After the position request call has been transmitted, the fol- lowing indication is displayed. y Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en- tering the DSC m[...]

34 6 DSC OPERA TION D D T ransmitting a position report call T ransmit a position report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer , etc. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ P P o o s s i i t t i i o o n n R R e e p p o o r r t t ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . •“[...]

35 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 y Push [CHANNEL • ENTER] to transmit the position report call. • If Channel 70 is busy , the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear . u After the position report call has been transmitted, the fol- lowing indication is displayed. i Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en- tering the DSC men[...]

36 6 DSC OPERA TION D D T ransmitting a polling request call T ransmit a polling request call when you want to know if a specific vessel is within communication range. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ P P o o l l l l i i n n g g R R e e q q u u e e s s t t ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . e Rotate [CHANNEL] to s[...]

37 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 t After the polling request call has been transmitted, the fol- lowing indication is displayed. y Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en- tering the DSC menu. • Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically re- turns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity . D D T ransmitting [...]

38 6 DSC OPERA TION When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver . 2.0 or 3.01) is con- nected, go to step y . Because the following steps ( r and t ; Current position/time programming) do not appear . r The position information appears. Set your position (lati- tude and longitude) data by rotating [CHANNEL] . • Push [16 • C] or [DIAL • DUAL/GRP] to mov[...]

39 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 D D T ransmitting a position report reply call T ransmit a position report reply call when a position report call is received. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ P P O O S S R R e e p p o o r r t t R R e e p p l l y y ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . •“ P P O O S S R R e e p p o o r r t t [...]

40 6 DSC OPERA TION D D T ransmitting a polling request reply call T ransmit a polling reply call when a polling request call is re- ceived. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ P P o o l l l l i i n n g g R R e e p p l l y y ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . •“ P P o o l l l l i i n n g g R R e e p p l l y y ” [...]

41 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 ■ Receiving DSC calls D D Receiving a distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. ➥ “ R R e e c c e e i i v v e e d d D D i i s s t t r r e e s s s s ” appears in the display , then Channel 16 is automatically[...]

42 6 DSC OPERA TION D D Receiving an individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is re - ceived: ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category . ➥ “ R R e e c c e e i i v v e e d d I I n n d d i i v v i i d d u u a a l l ” appears in the display . ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [C[...]

43 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 D D Receiving a geographical area call While monitoring Channel 70 and a geographical area call (for the area you are in) is received: ➥ Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the re- ceived category . ➥ “ R R e e c c e e i i v v e e d d G G e e o o g g r r a a p p h h i i c c ” appears in the display . ➥ Push [[...]

44 6 DSC OPERA TION D D Receiving a polling request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request call is re- ceived: ➥ “ R R e e c c e e i i v v e e d d P P O O L L L L R R E E Q Q ” appears in the display . ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL • ENTER] to reply to the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. D D Receiv[...]

45 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 ■ Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ R R e e c c e e i i v v e e d d C C a a l l l l s s ,” push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . D D D[...]

46 6 DSC OPERA TION D D Other messages q Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ O O t t h h e e r r ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] . w Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll to the desired message, push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . • Messages which are blinking have not been read. e Rotate [CHANNEL] to scroll the message. • The stored message has various information, de[...]

47 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 ■ DSC Set mode D D MMSI code check (See p. 16) D D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 17, 19) D D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 18, 20) D D Offset time This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal T ime Coordinated) time. q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t [...]

48 6 DSC OPERA TION D D Automatic acknowledgement This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function to ON or OFF . When a position request, position report or polling request call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits a position request reply , position report reply or polling reply call, re- spectively . q Push [MENU] to enter t[...]

49 6 DSC OPERA TION 6 D D NMEA Output Select an NMEA Output function from OFF , All Station or List Station. When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector . q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select “ S S e e t t u u p p ,” push [CHAN- NEL • ENTER] .[...]

50 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 ■ Intercom operation The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMIC III™ is required for Intercom operation. Connect an optional command microphone as described on p. 63. • T ransmitting is impossible during Intercom operation. • The received signal is muted during [...]

51 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 • While in the Intercom mode, the transceiver functions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the Intercom function is not avail- able. • When a DSC call is received, the intercom function is in- terrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The transceiver’s [...]

52 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Hailer operation The IC-M505 has a hailer function for voice amplification over a loudspeaker , making it unnecessary to leave the bridge to talk a hailing party . Connect an external hailer speaker (25 W nominal at 13.8 V/4 Ω ) as described on p. 58. • T ransmitting is not possible during hailer operation. • The rec[...]

53 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 ■ Automatic foghorn function The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF . Four patterns are available for varying conditions. The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker . T o use this func- tion, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver . See p. 58 for connection[...]

54 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS q While pushing and holding [H/L] , push [HAIL • RX ] to enter auto foghorn mode. w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired foghorn pattern, push [CHANNEL • ENTER] . •‘ U U N N D D E E R R W W A A Y Y ,’ ‘ S S T T O O P P ,’ ‘ S S A A I I L L ,’ ‘ T T O O W W ’ are available. (p. 53) • Even if [CHANNEL ?[...]

55 8 SET MODE 7 8 ■ Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s functions: Scan type, Scan resume timer , Dual/T ri-watch, Beep tone, LCD contrast, Automatic foghorn frequency , Radio power , Scrambler type* and Scrambler code.* *Appears only when the optional scrambler unit is installed. Available functi[...]

56 8 SET MODE D D Dual/T ri-watch This item can be selected as Dualwatch or T ri-watch. (p. 14) D D Beep tone Y ou can select the silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON. D D LCD contrast The LCD contrast can be adjustable to 8 levels. The level 1 is the lowe[...]

57 8 SET MODE 8 D D Radio power (Appears when the HM-162E is connected) This item sets the Radio Power function ON or OFF . ON : The transceiver ’s power is controlled by the optional command microphone. When the command micro- phone is turned OFF , the transceiver will also be turned OFF automatically . OF F : The transceiver ’s power is not c[...]

58 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ Connections q NMEA IN LEAD (Red) Connects to a GPS receiver for position indication. • A NMEA0183 ver . 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG) compatible GPS receiver is required. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers. w NMEA OUT LEAD (White) Connects to a PC or navigation equipmen[...]

59 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA IN/OUT leads, external speaker lead and hailer/foghorn lead, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape as shown below , to prevent water seeping into the transceiver . ■ Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is the ante[...]

60 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver D D Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.[...]

61 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ MB-75 installation An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instru- ment panel. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation com - pass. q Using the template on the last page, careful[...]

62 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ UT -1 12/UT -98 installation CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver . Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equip- ment damage. Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you want to install an optional scrambler unit. q Remo[...]

63 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 r Return the cables and screws to the original position. • Be sure not upside down the flat cable. CAUTION: • When re-assembling the case and tightening the screws, you must keep the specified torque (0.5± 0.07 N.m). Oth- erwise the transceiver may be damaged (torque too high) or lose waterproof efficiency[...]

64 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE q I nsert the supplied cable into the external microphone jack and tighten the cable nut as shown below . w T o use the supplied cable as a wall socket, perform the fol - lowing steps. e Using the mounting base as a template, carefully mark the holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened. r Drill holes a[...]

65 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 Gasket Mounting base Cap Nut[...]

66 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF . No sound from speaker . • Squelch level is too high. • V olume level is too low . • Speaker has been exposed to water . p. 8 p. 8 — • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. • Drain water from the speaker . The transceiver does not turn ON. • Bad connecti[...]

67 11 SPECIFICA TIONS AND OPTIONS 10 11 ■ Speci fi cations D D General • Frequency coverage : Tx 156.000–161.450 MHz Rx 156.000–163.425 MHz • Mode : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) • Channel spacing : 25 kHz • Current drain (at 13.8 V) : TX high 5.5 A max. Max. audio 1.5 A max. • Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V) (n[...]

68 11 SPECIFICA TIONS AND OPTIONS D D Dimensions ■ Options • MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT For mounting the transceiver to a panel. • HM-162E COMMANDMIC III ™ External microphone-type controller . Provides optional inter- com operation. 6 m microphone cable and mount-ing base in- cluded. Black and white colors are available. Do not connect the HM-1[...]

69 12 CHANNEL LIST 11 12 • International channels CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) CH Frequency (MHz) T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 1 1 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 61 156.075 160.675[...]

70 12 CHANNEL LIST • USA channels (for U.K. version only) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive T ransmit Receive 156.050 156.050 156.600 156.600 157.100 157.100 156.225 156.225 156.775 156.775 156.82[...]

TEMPLA TE HM-162E Unit: mm 29.5 to 31.5 (d) 2 165 11 0 146 92.4 R12 (Max.) MB-75 Cut here[...]

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