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  • Icom IC-M424G | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM323 iM323G iM324 iM324G 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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    proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of " INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - This in- struction manual contains important operating instructions
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    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. 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 (
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    11 CHAPTER CONTINUED RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9 dBi must be mounted a miniWARNING mum of 5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the antenna)
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    CHAPTER CONTINUED 11 AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO 1 Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER, POUR LES 2 exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
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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
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    PRÉCAUTIONS RAVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS connecter l'emetteur- recepteur a une alimentation CA au risque de provoquer un incendie ou un choc electrique. RAVERTISSEMENT! 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
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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 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2−6 ■■
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    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 ix
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    1 OPERATING RULES DDPriorities • 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. • Y ou must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress
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    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) Push to cancel the entered data, or to return to the previ- ous screen. y MENU
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    PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 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
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Function display q w er t yu i o !7 !6 !0 !5 !1 !4 !2 !3 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
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    the RMC GPS sentence format is included in the GPS signal. ➥➥ "NO TIME" is displayed when no GPS receiver is connected, 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
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    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 manually 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
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    3 PREPARATION ■■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
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    3 PREPARATION ■■Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German version transceivers) The 10 digit ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) 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
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    4 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting a Channel DDChannel 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 Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel
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    4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a Channel (Continued) DDSelecting the Channel group There are preset international channels in the IC-M323/ICM323G/IC-M324/IC-M324G. Except for the European versions, you can select a channel group suitable for your operating area, as described below. qqPush [MENU].
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    BASIC OPERATION 4 DDSelecting a 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
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    4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. qqHold down [PWR] (Dial) to turn ON the power. wwSet the audio and squelch levels. (p. 11) ➥➥ First, open the squelch. Then, adjust the audio output level. After that, adjust
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    BASIC OPERATION 4 ■■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. qqPush to select a channel. • F irst, cancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if activated. wwPush [NAME] to open the channel name enter
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    4 BASIC OPERATION ■■Entering a Call channel data You can enter data in Call channel in each channel group for quick recall. qqSelect the desired channel group (INT, USA, CAN, ATIS, or DSC) to be entered. (p. 10) wwHold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call channel of the selected channel
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    BASIC OPERATION 4 ■■Adjusting the Backlight level The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility 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
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    5 SCAN OPERATION ■■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
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    during a Priority scan.) 9 • Push [Y]/[Z] on either transceiver or microphone, to check the scanning Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or 10 manually resume the scan. 11 • A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received on Channel 16 during a Priority scan. 12
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    6 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■■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
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■■DSC address ID DDEntering an Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be entered and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ID" in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings  ➪ Individual ID (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwPush [
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ DSC address ID (Continued) DDEntering a Group ID qqEnter "GROUP ID" in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwPush [ADD]. • The "GROUP ID" entry screen is displayed. eeEnter a desired group ID in the following
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDDeleting Individual and Group IDs qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ID" or "GROUP ID" in the DSC SETTINGS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Individual ID/Group ID (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • W hen no address ID is entered, "No ID" is displayed. In this case, push [MENU]
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    is connected and built-in GPS receiver* is not receiving valid position data, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually entered. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) format is connected. *For only IC
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    every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received ('Call repeat' 4 mode), or DSC Cancel call is made (p. 26). • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. 5 • P ush then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Dis- 6 tress call information. • P ush then push
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making a Distress call (Continued) DDMaking a Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. qqEnter "DISTRESS CALL" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Distress Call (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect the
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    no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS re- 1 ceiver* is not receiving valid position data, and both posi- 2 tion and time have been manually entered, the screen as shown below is displayed. Edit your latitude and longitude 3 position and UTC time as follows: *For only IC-M323G and IC
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making a Distress call (Continued) DDCanceling a Distress call qqWhile waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. rrThe Distress cancel call is transmitted. wwPush [CONTINUE]. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. ttChannel 16 is
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    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: 1 Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Dial, or 2 • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • T o move
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making an Individual call (continued) rrA confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. uuWhen the acknowledgement 'Able to comply' is received, alarm sounds and the screen below is displayed. ttPush [CALL] to transmit the Individual call. •
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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). iiAfter communicating, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. ✓✓ Tip When the optional MA-500TR class b ais transponder is connected to your transceiver, you
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking an 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
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    shown below are displayed. yyReply to the call using the microphone. uuPush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. DSC OPERATION 7 1 Manual ACK: qqEnter "INDIVIDUAL ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. 2 MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Individual ACK 3 (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT
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    Select a desired intership channel using Dial or [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
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    rrA confirmation screen is displayed. • Confirm the call contents. ttPush [CALL] to transmit the Group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. yyAfter the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. uuAnnounce the
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking an 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. qqEnter "ALL SHIPS CALL" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪
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    Input," using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • T he ID code for the Position Request Call can be entered first. (p. 20) • W hen "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
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Request call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to transmit the Position Request Call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. uuPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen as shown below is
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    the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwSelect a desired preset individual address, or "Manual Input," using Dial or [Y]/[Z], then push Dial or [ENT]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be entered first. (p. 20) • W hen
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    clear. When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* 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
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    the individual you wish to call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 1 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: 2 • Select a desired number using Dial, or [Y]/[Z 3 • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Polling Request call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to make a Polling Request Call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. uuPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen as shown below is displayed
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    individual you wish to call. • Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. • Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen. 1 About Manual Entry: Enter a desired address ID in the following way: 2 • Select a desired number using Dial, or 3 • Push [ENT] or Dial to set it. • T o move
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Test call (continued) rrPush [CALL] to make a Test call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. uuPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm, and then the screen as shown below is displayed. ttAfter the Test
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDMaking a 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: qqWhen a Test call is received, alarm sounds and the screen shown below is displayed.
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Test Acknowledgement call (continued) Manual ACK: qqEnter "TEST ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Test ACK (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no Test call
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDMaking a 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: qq
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls DD Making a Position Reply call (continued) Manual Reply: qqEnter "POSITION REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no Position Request
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    When no GPS receiver is connected and built-in GPS receiver* 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-
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a Position Report Reply call Make a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report call is received. Quick Reply: qqWhen a Position Report call is received, alarm sounds and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop
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    DSC OPERATION 7 Manual Reply: qqEnter "REPORT REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Position Report Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Making DSC calls (Continued) DDMaking a 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
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    DSC OPERATION 7 Manual Reply: qqEnter "POLLING REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) • If no Polling Request
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■■Receiving DSC calls DDReceiving a Distress Call/Distress Acknowledgement [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. qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDReceiving a Distress Relay Call/Distress Relay Acknowledgement [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. [INFO] ➥➥ Push to
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: ➥➥The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥"RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL" is displayed. The backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDReceiving a Group Call/Geographical Area Call/All Ships Call 1 When a Group Call, Geographical Area Call, or All Ships Call is received: [IGN] 2 ➥➥The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥➥"RCVD GROUP CALL," "RCVD GEOGRAPHICAL," or "RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL" is displayed. The backlight
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving 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. qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
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    DDReceiving 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. qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [ALARM OFF], the
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving 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. qqPush
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDReceiving 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. qqPush [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • Even if you do not push [
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■■Received Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress messages and 50 other messages, and they can be used as a supplement to your logbook. • W hile in the normal operating mode, " " blinks in the upper right corner of the LCD when there is an unread DSC
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DDOther messages qqPush [LOG] to enter "RCVD CALL LOG" in the DSC CALLS menu, or you can enter it through the Menu screen. MENU ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwPush [Y]/[Z] to select "Others," then push [ENT]. • The messages
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    , then push [ENT].) MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Position ACK MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Test ACK wwRotate Dial or push [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) eePush [EXIT] to return to
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    DSC OPERATION 7 DD Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver 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
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    7 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DAlarm Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Category or Status. qqEnter "ALARM" in the DSC Settings menu. MENU ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Alarm (Push [MENU].) (Rotate Dial, then push [ENT].) wwRotate Dial or push [Y]/[Z] to select the
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    displayed. eePush [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. 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. DSC OPERATION 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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    , 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 qqSelect
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    DSC OPERATION 7 rrAfter making the individual DSC call, the transponder will display "DSC Transmission COMPLETED." • Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you entered the voice channel selection screen in step w. • T he transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement
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    8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■■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. DD Entering the Menu screen Example: Set the channel group to "USA." qqPush [MENU
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    ■■Menu screen items The Menu screen contains the following items. DDDSC Calls Item • Individual Call • Individual ACK*1 • Group Call • All Ships Call • Distress Call • Transmitted Call Log Ref. p. 27 p. 31 p. 32 p. 34 p. 23 p. 59 Item • Received Call Log • Position Request Call*2
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    8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■■Radio Settings items DDScan type The transceiver has two scan types, Normal scan and Priority 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. • T
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    8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION DDWeather alert (For only U.S.A. and Australian version transceivers) A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. After the transceiver detects the alert, "WX " blinks until the transceiver is operated. • "WX " is displayed
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    8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Configuration items (Continued) DDKey Assignment Desired functions can be assigned to Dial and the softkeys. qqWhen the "KEY ASSIGNMENT" screen is displayed, rotate Dial or push to select "Dial" or "Softkeys," and then push [ENT]. wwRotate Dial or push to select the
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    8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION • Softkey assignment The desired function can be assigned to the softkey function. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. See page 3 for details of the assignable key functions. DDUTC Offset (Default: 00:00) Set the offset time between the UTC
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    8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Configuration items (Continued) DDNMEA Output Select the Data Output function option for a NMEA output port. • 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
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    9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Connections q t r w e q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna cable's PL-259 con- nector. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. w NMEA IN/OUT LEADS Brown: Talker B (Data-L), NMEA In (-) White: Talker A (Data-H), NMEA
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    9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections (Continued) q t r w e 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
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    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. Screws (5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5) 5 6 7 Microphone hanger DC power
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    supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. qqMount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2 supplied screws (5 × 20 mm). wwAttach the transceiver to the bracket so that the face of the transceiver is at
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    9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■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. qqUsing the
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    10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications DDGeneral • Frequency coverage: Tx IC-M323/IC-M323G IC-M324/IC-M324G Rx IC-M323/IC-M323G 156.000-161.450 MHz 156.025-157.425 MHz 156.000-163.425 MHz • Maximum frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz • Spurious emissions: IC-M323/IC-M323G Less than
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    164.1 (6.5) 180 (7.1) DDDimensions 82 (3.2) 119.9 (4.7) SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 10 Unit: mm (inch) 25.3 109.7 (4.3) (1) 61.4 (2.4) 1 2 ■■Options 3 • MB-132 flush mount kit 4 To mount the transceiver to a panel. 5 • MA-500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC
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    11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power source. not turn ON. • Check the connection to the transceiver and p. 76 power
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    12 CHANNEL LIST Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) 1 USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive USA*5 INT CAN*4 Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050 160.650
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    13 INFORMATION ■■Country Code List • ISO 3166-1 Country Codes Country Codes 1 Austria 2 Belgium 3 Bulgaria 4 Croatia 5 Czech Republic 6 Cyprus 7 Denmark 8 Estonia 9 Finland 10 France 11 Germany 12 Greece 13 Hungary 14 Iceland 15 Ireland 16 Italy 17 Latvia AT 18 Liechtenstein LI BE 19
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    Cut here 62.4 (2 15⁄32) R12 (Max.) 180 (7 3⁄32) 165.1 (6 1⁄2) 14 TEMPLATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 82 (3 7⁄32) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Unit: mm (inch) 15 16 85
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    INDEX 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
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    INDEX 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
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    Call 2 Making a call 43 Receiving a call 59 3 Test call 4 Making a call 41 Making an acknowledgement 43 5 Receiving a call 58 6 Transmitting 12 Troubleshooting 82 7 U 8 UTC Offset 73 9 V 10 11 Volume 11 12 W 13 Weather alert 71 Weather channel 11 14 15 16 89
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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.