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  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM91D iM92D CLEAR 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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    with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M91D and IC-M92D. This instruction manual includes some functions
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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 indication of the vessel (AND
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    with other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by
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    attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the the transceiver surfaces. BE CAREFUL! The IC-M91D and IC-M92D meet IPX7* requirements for dust-tight and approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this
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    used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- OPERATING RULES 1 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ..... 2-3 ■ Supplied accessories 2 correct the interference by OPERATION 11-16 Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan)
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    caution 89 ■ Regular battery charger 91 ■ Optional battery chargers 92 8 DSC OPERATION 20-70 ■ DSC address ID 20 ■ Position and time programming 23 12 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 94 ■ HM-167 descriptions 94 ■ Attachment 94 ■ Distress call 24 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 95 ■ Transmitting DSC
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    not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations. NOTE: Even though the IC-M92D is capable of operation on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels cannot
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    AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories 1 Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger AC adapter D Handstrap 2 (with 2 screws) (Different type may be Pass the handstrap through 3 supplied, depending on the version) the loop on the back side
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    2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS D Battery pack To remove the battery pack: Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, as shown below. To attach the battery pack: Insert the battery pack completely into the transceiver, then
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    3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top, side and rear panels 1 q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) q Connects to the supplied antenna. 2 w w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 94) 3 Connects to the optional external speaker-microphone. 4 NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional speaker-
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    the operating channels, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. (p. 82) ➥ Push to check Favorite (TAG) channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 18) !2 SOFTKEYS Slide the menu by pushing the [Ω]/[≈] keys, then push either of the 4 softkeys to select a menu displayed at
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    ■ Softkeys The desired functions as described below can be assigned in the Menu screen. Scan [ ] (p. 17) Push to start or stop a Normal or Priority scan. Dualwatch/Tri-watch [ ] (p. 19) ➥ Push to start a Dualwatch or Tri-watch. ➥ Push to stop a Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated.
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    3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Softkeys (Continued) Navigation [ ] (p. 78) After holding down [MOB], or in the MOB or Waypoint list screen, push this key to start navigating to the selected position. Compass [ ] (p. 80) Push to display the compass screen to show the vessel's course heading, SOG (
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    ➥ Stays ON while the GPS data is received, and a valid position is received. ➥ Blinks when an invalid position is being received. • "??" will blink when manually input GPS data is no longer valid after 4 hours, and then "NO TIME" will appear after 8 23.5 hours. ➥ "LOCAL" appears when the offset
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    NO POSITION" appears when no GPS data is received, and no position is manually input. !6 SCAN INDICATOR ➥ "SCAN 16" is displayed during a Priority BATTERY INDICATOR Shows the battery's remaining power. Indication Battery level Full Middle Charging required No battery blinks when the battery
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    4 PREPARATION ■ MMSI code programming 1 The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self r Repeat step e to enter all 9 digits. 2 ID) code can be programmed at power ON. t After entering the 9 digit code, "FINISH" is automatically 3
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. D Channel 16 Channel
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 D Channel group selection D Weather channels 1 There are preprogrammed U.S.A. channels, International channels and Canadian* channels. These channel groups The transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na- 2 may
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Call channel programming You can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. q Select the desired U.S.A., Canada or International channel group to be programmed. (p. 12) w Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the call
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    your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. 4 NOTE: The transceiver has a power save function to con- 5 serve battery power. The power save function is activated 6 automatically when no signal is received for 5 seconds. To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■ Lock function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [DISTRESS] and [ ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. ➥ Push [CLEAR/ ] for 1 second to turn the lock function ON and OFF. • The lock function is automatically released when DSC
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 ■ Channel name programming 1 Each channel can be assigned a unique alphanumeric ID of r Repeat step e to input all characters. 2 up to 10 characters. 3 Capital letters, 0 to 9, some symbols and space can be used. 4 5 q Push [∫](CH) or [√](CH) to select a channel. •
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    6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has both priority scan and normal scan. When the Weather Alert function is turned ON, the weather channel is also checked while scanning. (p. 85) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH
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    channels, change 10 ✓ Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels Hold down [] for 3 seconds (until a long beep changes to the scanning direction or manually resume the scan. 11 • A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received 2 short beeps) to clear all Favorite channel settings
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    7 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/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel.
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■ DSC address ID D Programming Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and assigned a name of up to 10 characters. q Enter "INDIVIDUAL ID" in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings ❯ ➪ ❮Individual ID❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Programming Group ID q Enter "GROUP ID" in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Group ID❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Push [ADD]. • The "GROUP ID" program screen is displayed. t After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENTER] to set it.
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 D Deleting Individual/Group ID q Enter "INDIVIDUAL ID" or "GROUP ID" in the DSC SETTINGS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Individual ID❯/❮Group ID❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) • When no address ID is programmed, "No ID" is displayed. In this case, push
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    and time. If no GPS data is received, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. • Manual programming is disabled while GPS data is received. • Manually programmed position and time will be held for only 23.5 hours. q Enter "POSITION INPUT" in the DSC
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    to 4.5 8 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received ('Call repeat' 9 mode), or DSC Cancel call is made. (p. 27) • Push [RESEND] to manually transmit the Distress repeat call. 10 • Push [Ω]/[≈] then push [INFO] to display the transmitted Distress call information. 11 • Push [Ω]/[≈] then
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. q Enter "DISTRESS CALL" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Distress Call❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the nature of the distress using [Y]/[Z],
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    call, push [ALARM OFF] then reply using the microphone. ➥ A distress alert contains: • Nature of distress : Selected in step w. • Position information : The latest GPS or manual input position is held for 23.5 hours, or until the power is turned OFF. When no GPS data is received or invalid data is
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    New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Distress cancel call q While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CANCEL]. r The Distress cancel call is transmitted. w Push [CONTINUE]. • Push [BACK] to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. t Channel 16 is automatically selected. • Report your
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    CALL" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Individual Call❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 20) • When
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual call (continued) r Select a desired intership channel using [Y](CH)/[Z](CH), then push [ENTER]. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. u Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
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    Channel' or 2 'Unable to Comply') by using the on-screen prompts (Quick 3 ACK.) Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the MENU system (Manual ACK.) 4 5 Quick ACK: q When an Individual call is received, beeps sound and the 6 screen below is displayed. 7 Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement (continued) e Select one of three options, then push [ENTER]. r The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. • Able to Comply : Make an acknowledgment call without any
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    CALL" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Group Call❯ 4 (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) 5 w Select the desired preprogrammed group address or 6 "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. • The ID code for the Group call can be set first. (p. 21) 7 • When
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Group call (continued) About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired group ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Push [ENTER] to set it. • To move the cursor, select either arrow, "←"
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 D Transmitting 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 within range, use the 'All Ships Call' function. q Enter "ALL SHIPS CALL" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮
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    " in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Request❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. • The ID code for the Position Request Call can be set first. (p. 20) • When
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 r Push [CALL] 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 following screen is displayed. • The transceiver waits for an acknowledgment
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    REPORT" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Report❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 20) • When
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    to the normal operating mode. 1 When no GPS data is received or invalid data is received, 2 and both position and time have been manually programmed, 3 the screen shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: 4 5 6 7 8 ➥ Push [CHG], then edit your
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    REQUEST" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Polling Request❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Select the desired preprogrammed individual address, or "Manual Input," using [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 20) • When
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 r Push [CALL] to transmit the Polling Request Call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. t After the Polling Request Call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. • The transceiver waits for an acknowledgment
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    push [ENTER]. • The ID code for the Individual call can be set first. (p. 20) • When "Manual Input" is selected, set the 9 digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call. About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired address ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using Push [ENTER] to
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 r Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. t After the Test call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. • The transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on channel 70 for
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    New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the "TEST ACK" in DSC settings is set to 'Auto TX' (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Test call. Quick ACK: q When a Test call is received, beeps sound and the screen shown
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 Manual ACK: q Enter "TEST ACK" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Test ACK❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) • If no Test call has
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. When the "POSITION ACK" in DSC Settings is set to 'Auto TX' (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Position Request call.
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    to the normal operating mode. 2 3 4 5 6 When no GPS data is received or invalid data is received, 7 and both position and time have been manually programmed, 8 the screen shown below appears. Edit your latitude and longitude position and UTC time as follows: 9 10 11 12 13 ➥ Push [CHG
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report Request call is received. Quick Reply: q When a Position Report Request call is received, beeps sound and the screen as shown below is displayed. Push [ALARM OFF] to
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 Manual Reply: q Enter "POSITION REPORT REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Position Report Reply❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) • If no Position
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Polling Reply call Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received. When the "POSITION ACK" in DSC Settings is set to 'Auto TX' (p. 66), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call when receiving a Polling Request call. Quick
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 Manual Reply: q Enter "POLLING REPLY" in the DSC CALLS menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Calls❯ ➪ ❮Polling Reply❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) • If no Polling Request call
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    New2001 New 8 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Call When a Distress Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD DISTRESS" pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. w Push a softkey to
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    New2001 D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement When a Distress Acknowledgement sent to another ship is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD DISTRESS ACK" pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. w Push a softkey
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Distress Relay Call When a Distress Relay call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD DISTRESS RELAY" pops up and the LCD back- light blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. [INFO] ➥ Push to display the
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    New2001 D Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD DIST RELAY ACK" pops up and the LCD backlight blinks. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. w Push a softkey to
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL" pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking
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    New2001 D Receiving a Group Call When a Group Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD GROUP CALL" pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is not
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an All Ships Call When an All Ships Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD ALL SHIPS CALL" pops up. The LCD backlight may blink for 2 minutes, depending on the received Category. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight.
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    (Example: 08) for an announcement from the call- 9 ing station. 10 11 12 13 14 When no GPS data is received or if there is a problem with 15 the connected receiver, all Geographical Area Calls are 16 received, regardless of your position. 58
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Position Request Call When a Position Request Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD POS REQUEST" pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is not
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    New2001 D Receiving a Position Report Call When a Position Report Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD POSITION REPORT" pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call When a Polling Request call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD POLLING REQUEST" pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is not
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    New2001 D Receiving a Test Call When a Test Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD TEST CALL" pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is not pushed within 2 minutes, the next screen may
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: ➥ The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ "RCVD TEST ACK" pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes. q Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the alarm and the blinking backlight. • If [ALARM OFF] is
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 e Push [] or [] to select the desired item, then push [ENTER]. • The message in the unopened file has not been read. r Push [] or [] to scroll the message contents. • Pushing [WP] stores the received position. (p. 74) t To delete the displayed message, push [DEL]. • The
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Other messages (Continued) r Push [] or [] to scroll the message contents. • The stored message has various information, depending on the DSC call type. • Pushing [WP] stores the received position. (p. 74) t To delete the displayed message, push [DEL]. • The confirmation
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    Individual ID/Group ID (See page 22) D Automatic Acknowledgement These items set the Automatic Acknowledgement function to "Auto TX" or "Manual TX." When an Individual, Position Request, Polling Request or Test Call is received, the transceiver automatically transmits an Individual Acknowledgement
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    New2001 8 DSC OPERATION D Channel 16 Switch function By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver switches 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
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    New2001 DSC OPERATION 8 D Alarm Set the Alarm function ON or OFF, depending on the Category or Status. q Enter "ALARM" in the DSC Settings menu. ❮MENU❯ ➪ ❮DSC Settings❯ ➪ ❮Alarm❯ (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENTER].) w Push [] or [] to select the status, then push [ENTER]. • Push [
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    , "OK" appears. e Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode. If "NG" appears 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. New 69
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    New2001 Standby : While receiving no signal, the transceiver monitors Channel 70 according to the Scan Speed time cycle. Busy : While receiving no signal on the operating channel, the transceiver monitors Channel 70 according to the Scan Speed time cycle. While receiving a signal on the operating
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    for the navigation details. • If no key operation is performed for 10 seconds, the transceiver returns to the previous screen. Or push any key to manually return. e Push [EXIT] to exit the Navigation screen and return to the normal operating mode. 71
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 1 To check the stored MOB point: Starting Navigation to the MOB point: Push [NAV] 2 q Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. The transceiver can navigate to the MOB point. 3 w Push and select "MOB" to enter the MOB screen. • The MOB screen appears. ➥ Push [NAV] to start
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ MOB (Man Overboard) (Continued) Editing the MOB point: Push [EDIT] The stored MOB position can be changed. q Push [EDIT] to enter the position data editing screen. w Edit specific latitude and longitude data in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z Push [
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Waypoint 1 You can store your vessel's position information wherever you To store a received position: 2 are, and also the position information of the vessel you re- After receiving a DSC call that includes the position informa- 3 ceived a DSC call from, as a waypoint.
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Waypoint (Continued) To check the stored waypoint: q Push [MENU] to enter the MENU screen. w Push to select "Waypoint" to enter the waypoint list screen. • The waypoint list screen appears. • Pushing the [WP] softkey also opens the screen. Sorting the waypoints: Push [SORT]
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 Adding the waypoint: Push [ADD] 1 New waypoints can be manually programmed with a name e After entering the name, select "FINISH" by pushing [Y]/ and position data. [Z then push [ENTER] to set it and enter the posi- 2 q Push [
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Waypoint (Continued) Editing the waypoint: Push [EDIT] The stored waypoint name and its position data can be changed. q Push [EDIT] to enter the name programming screen. • The preprogrammed name is displayed. • If desired, enter a 10 digit name as described in the step w of the
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Navigation 1 The Navigation function navigates from your current position Starting Navigation to the waypoint: 2 to the specified waypoint (including MOB point). The MOB point or waypoint has already been registered. Starting Navigation to the MOB point: q Push [MENU] to
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Navigation (Continued) Navigation screen description: Distance Destination Compass direction Waypoint • Push [RNG] to open the range setting window, then push to select the desired range. Eight ranges are selectable. The range shows the radius of a compass circle. SOG (
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Compass screen ■ GPS status screen 1 The compass screen displays your vessel's COG (Course GPS Status displays the quantity, signal power and position 2 Over Ground) and SOG (Speed Over Ground) which can be of the GPS satellites. 3 checked at a glance. Sky view shows
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ GPS status screen (Continued) • About the sky view Satellite A ●: Tracking satellite. ○: Untracking satellite Elevation angle 0 degree line Elevation angle 30 degree line Elevation angle 60 degree line Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith) • The image of the satellite
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    10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu screen operation 1 The Menu screen is used for programming infrequently D Entering the Menu screen and operation 2 changed values, function settings or sending DSC calls. 3 In addition to this page, see pages 84 through 88 for details. Example: Set the
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    10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu screen items The Menu screen contains the following items. D DSC Calls Item Ref. Item • Individual Call • Individual ACK*1 p. 28 • Transmitted Call Log p. 30 • Position Request • Group Call p. 32 • Position Report • All Ships Call p. 34 • Polling Request •
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 91
    MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 ■ Radio Settings items 1 D Scan type D Dual/Tri-watch 2 The transceiver has two scan types; Normal scan and Prior- This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 19) 3 ity scan. A Normal scan searches all Favorite channels in the selected channel group. A
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 92
    10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Radio settings items (Continued) D WX Alert A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. "WX " blinks until the transceiver is operated after the transceiver detects the alert. • "WX " appears instead of "WX" when the
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    MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 D Key Assignment D UTC Offset 1 Desired functions can be assigned to the softkeys. q When the "KEY ASSIGNMENT" screen is displayed, push Set the offset time between the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and your local time to between -14:00 and +14:00 (in 2 [∫]/[√] to
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 94
    10 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Configuration items (Continued) • RX Turn the receive Noise Cancel function ON or OFF. (Default: OFF) OFF : Turns OFF the function. 1 : The Noise Cancel function reduces random noise compo- nents in the received signal to approximately one half. 2 : The Noise Cancel
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 95
    MENU SCREEN OPERATION 10 1 • DSC Related When the LCD displays the screen related to the DSC, and no D Float 'n Flash Float 'n Flash function detects that the transceiver has come 2 key operation occurs for this set period except during distress in contact with water. When the function
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 96
    only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not described in this instruction manual. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 97
    or damage the charger. The charger is 11 not waterproof. 12 D Charging caution CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to +113˚F). Icom recom- 13 Charge the battery pack at least once every six months, even if it mends charging the
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 98
    screws Supplied screws q e w D Regular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S The BC-204 with BC-147S provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack. • Charging time: approximately 13 hours. CP-25 or optional OPC-515L* (for a 13.8 V power source) or CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 99
    charger adapters. • The OPC-656 DC power cable. 6 OPC-515L* (for a 13.8 V power source) or the CP-23L (for a 12 V Transceiver Battery Turn power OFF pack Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF 7 NEVER transmit near the BC-197 or the AC 8 The charger adapters adapter while are installed
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 100
    11 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This is an illustration of the BC-204.) Guide rail 93 Tabs
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 101
    12 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ HM-167 descriptions ■ Attachment 1 Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-microphone to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Push to transmit. Release to receive. Turn power OFF before attaching the speaker-microphone. 2 Then, insert the speaker-microphone
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 102
    13 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver does • The Battery is exhausted or over dis- • Recharge the battery pack. not turn ON. charged. • The Battery pack is notcorrectly attached. • Correctly attach the battery pack. p. 89 p. 3 Little or no sound comes •
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 103
    14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications • Modulation system 1 : Variable reactance frequency D General • Frequency coverage modulation 2 • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz 3 • Adjacent channel power : 70 dB Tx 156.025-157.425 MHz • Spurious emissions (typical) 4 Rx 156.050-
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 104
    OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE For charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power source instead of Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 105
    15 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) 1 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
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 106
    accessories other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-109), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on page 97 when attaching the
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 107
    M E N T la FCC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En outre, votre • NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en l'appareil («50% du facteur d'utilisation»). Émettre pendant plus de 50% du 4 matière de niveaux
  • Icom IC-M92D | Instruction Manual - Page 108
    A-7023D-1EX Printed in Japan © 2012 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM91D
iM92D
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.
CLEAR