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  • Icom IC-M605 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS iM605 iM605EURO
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    years of trouble-free operation. The IC-M605/IC-M605EURO vhf marine transceiver has DSC functions for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general DSC calls (Individual calls, All Ships calls, Group calls, and so on). IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
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    . It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of 3 dB is used. If higher gain antenna are required then please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recommendations. Operation: The exposure to RF electromagnetic field is only applicable when this device is transmitting. This
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    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
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    AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle dont le gain
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    NOTE A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the USA version transceiver. To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying
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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 power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver. RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC
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    pas être tenu pour responsable de la destruction, de la détérioration ou des performances d'un équipement Icom ou non-Icom, si le dysfonctionnement survient à cause de : ••Force majeure, sans toutefois s'y limiter, les incendies, tremblements de terre, tempêtes, inondations, la foudre, d'autres
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    ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION The following describes the [CH/ENT], [ENT] and the keypad operations in this instruction manual. Rotate : Rotate [CH/ENT] to select. Push : Push [ENT] to enter or set. Push : Push the keypad to enter a digit or text. Also, you can
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    Call log 59 ■■ DSC Settings 60 ■■ Making an Individual call to a particular AIS target 65 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS 67-72 ■■ Using the Intercom 67 ■■ Using the AND OPTIONS 102-105 ■■ Specifications 102 ■■ Options 104 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 106-107 15 CHANNEL LIST 108-110 16 INFORMATION 111 ■■
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    to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations. 13 NOTE: Even though the transceiver is capable of 14 operation on VHF marine channels 1021, 1023, 1081, 15 1082 and 1083, according to FCC regulations these simplex channels cannot be lawfully used by the general
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS] Speaker Function display w ENTER KEY [ENT] e LEFT AND RIGHT KEYS r UP AND DOWN KEYS [∫]/[√] MIC CONNECTOR t KEYPAD y POWER KEY [ ] u CHANNEL 16/ CALL CHANNEL KEY [16/C] !2 SOFTWARE KEYS i VOLUME/SQUELCH DIAL [VOL/SQL] o CLEAR KEY
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    , (p. 14), Menu items, Menu settings, (p. 13) and so on. zzWhile scanning, push to check the Favorite channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume a scan. (p. 23) t KEYPAD Push to enter numbers, letters or symbols. For channel number entry, see page 14. For channel name entry, see
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    [DW/TW] (p. 24) (Except for the Dutch version.) Push to start or stop the Dualwatch or Tri-watch. AIS (p. 74) Push to display the AIS plotter on the left side of the display. LLAn AIS receiver may not be installed, depending on the transceiver version. Channel/ Weather [CH/WX] (p. 16) (For only
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    RX Play (p. 72) Push to play recorded audio. RX Hailer (p. 68) Push to turn the RX Hailer mode ON or OFF. LO/DX (For only the USA version.) Push to turn the Attenuator function ON or OFF. LLThe "LOCAL" icon is displayed when the Attenuator function is ON. Favorite channel [Favorite] Push to
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    SWITCH [PTT] (p. 18) Hold down to transmit, release to receive. w UP/DOWN KEYS p. 18) Push to select the Favorite channels, change scanning direction or manually resume a scan. LLWhen the "FAV on MIC" item is set to "OFF," you can select all channels. (p. 18) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] zzPush to
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    .5 hours. After that, "NO POSITION" will be displayed. 1 TIME AREA The current time is displayed when valid GPS data is 2 received, or manually enter the time. 3 The date information is displayed when the RMC GPS sentence formats are included in the GPS signal. 4 5 Indicator Description
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Function display (Main screen) (Continued) DDStatus area The current status is displayed in the Status area. Indicator SCAN 16 SCAN DUAL 16 TRI 16 LOCAL Description Displayed during a Priority scan. (p. 23)* Displayed during a Normal scan. (p. 23)* Displayed during
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    the MMSI code 1 First, you must enter the 9 digit MMSI 3. E nter your 9 digit MMSI code. 6. After entering the 9th digit, push 2 (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code at power ON. Push [Finish] to register the ID. 3 4 NOTE: You can enter this initial code ONLY ONCE
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    3 PREPARATION ■■Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German versions) The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) ID consists of 10 digits. You can enter the ID in the "ATIS ID Input" item on the Menu screen. 4. After entering the 10th digit, push [Finish] to set the ID. 6. After
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    Offset. 10 Rotate Channel*1 Select an Intership channel. ••AIS (p. 74) Displays the AIS plotter. Inactivity Timer 11 ••Not DSC Related Set the 69) ••RT Related Set the inactivity timer for the Radio Telephone 15 Manual Horn Hold down [Horn] to Speaker mode. 16 sound a horn.
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    for Discrete ON or OFF. Select the Channel 70 squelch level. Starts the self check Test. Select the Single task mode or Multiple task mode. ••AIS Settings (p. 80) at the same time. ••DSC Settings (p. 60) North Up/COG Up Select the display type ••Own Unit The transceiver is not Position Input
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    ■■Selecting a Menu item Follow the procedures described below to select a Menu item. Example: Set the Tri-watch function. 1. Push [MENU] to display the MENU screen. 2. Rotate [CH/ENT] to select "Radio Settings," then push [ENT]. 4. R otate [CH/ENT] to select "Tri-Watch," and then push [ENT].
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Selecting a channel DDSelecting a regular channel zzRotate [CH/ENT]. zzPush [∫] or [√]. zzPush the keypad to directly enter the channel number. (Example: Selecting Channel 22) Push [2 abc] → [2 abc]. Push twice DDSelecting Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety
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    DDSelecting a channel group Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select the Channel Group between USA, International, Canadian, DSC, and ATIS, depending on the transceiver version. Version USA UK European Dutch German Chinese USA    Preset Channel Group INT CAN DSC  
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    5 BASIC OPERATION DDWeather channels and Weather Alert function For the USA version, the transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to monitor broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The transceiver automatically detects a
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    ■■Setting the Call channel By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. You can set the Call channel with your most often-used channel for quick recall. 1. Push [MENU]. ••The "MENU" screen is displayed. 2. Rotate [CH/ENT] to select "Radio Settings," then push [ENT]. 3. Rotate [CH
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. It will damage the transceiver. 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the transceiver. LLIf no MMSI code is entered, "Push [ENT] to Register Your MMSI" is displayed. (p. 9) 2. Rotate [VOL/SQL] to
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■Backlight function 1 The function display and keys can be backlit for better 3. P ush [∫] or [√] to select "Day Mode" or "Night Mode." 2 visibility under low light conditions. And, you can set the 3 Backlight mode to Day mode or Night mode. The Day mode is for the
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    5 BASIC OPERATION ■■Entering a Channel name You can rename each channel with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. This may be helpful to indicate the frequency's use. 1. C ancel the Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan function, if activated. 2. Select a channel. (p. 17) 3. Push [Ω] or [≈]
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    BASIC OPERATION 5 ■■Using the AquaQuake water draining function 1 Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming 2 from the speaker. The AquaQuake Water Draining function 3 removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the speaker. 4 5 1. Push [MENU]. ••The "MENU" screen is
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    types Except for the Dutch version, you can find ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels without rotating [CH/ENT]. The IC-M605 and IC-M605EURO have two scan types. ••Priority scan ••Normal scan PRIORITY SCAN A Priority scan sequentially scans all Favorite channels while monitoring Channel
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    for 5 seconds, depending on the "Scan Timer" setting. (p. 88) 15 ••You can check the scanning channel, change the scan direction, 16 or manually resume the scan by pushing [∫] or [√] on either the transceiver or the microphone. ••A beep tone sounds and "16" blinks when a signal is received
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    7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch version) ■■Description Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient for monitoring Channel 16 while you are listening on another channel. CH 88 CH 16 CH 88 Monitors Channel 16 while listening on another channel (example: CH 88). Dualwatch Call channel CH
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■DSC address ID 1 You can enter a total of 100 DSC 4. E nter a 9 digit Individual ID. 7. After entering, push [ENT]. 2 address IDs (Individual ID: 75, Group Push 3 ID: 25), and assign a name of up to 10 characters to each ID. 4 + 5 DDEntering an Individual ID Rotate
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    8 DSC OPERATION DDEntering the Group ID 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Group ID," then push [ENT]. (DSC Settings > Group ID) 3. Push [Add] . 5. A fter entering all 9 digits, push [Finish] . DDDeleting an entered ID 1. Push [MENU]. 6. Enter the ID name. 2. Select "Individual ID" or "Group ID,"
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    with the NMEA 0183 format is connected, Enter 4 Enter position and UTC time are automatically 5 included. If no GPS data is received, you should 6 manually enter your position (latitude and longitude) and Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time. Rotate 7 Rotate 8 Cursor moves Cursor moves
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Entering the position and time (Continued) 7. Enter your UTC time. When position and time data are set, Push Latitude, Longitude and UTC time are displayed. Enter Cursor moves Rotate Push • Latitude: 25°32.1234N • Longitude: 135°23.4321E • UTC time: 12:00 When no
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    DSC OPERATION 8 ■■DSC Task mode (Single) After sending or receiving a DSC call, the transceiver enters the DSC Task mode. DDSoftware key functions When entering the Task mode, the following functions are displayed first. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Standby Push to delete the task and returns to the
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■DSC Task mode (Multiple) (For only the USA version, depending on the presetting.) If the Multiple task is enabled, the transceiver can hold up to 7 tasks. Therefore, you can make more than 2 DSC calls in parallel. The number of task is displayed in the Task area. DDSoftware key
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    DSC OPERATION 8 ■■Sending a Distress call 1 NEVER MAKE A DISTRESS CALL IF YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT TIP: If you want to compose a Distress call, see ʻRegular call.ʼ (p. 32) 3. A fter sending, the following screen is displayed. 2 3 IN AN EMERGENCY. 4 A DISTRESS CALL SHOULD BE MADE ONLY
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Distress call (Continued) DDRegular call You can compose a Distress call. Step 1. Display the COMPOSE DISTRESS screen 1. Push [Compose Distress] . 2. Select the option, then push [ENT]. Step 4. Sending (Example: Fire,Explosion) 1. Lift up the key cover, then
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    . 5. Push [Standby] to return to the Main screen. until receiving an acknowledgement ('Call repeat' mode), or sending a DSC Cancel call. (p. 35) • T o manually send a Distress Repeat call: Push [Resend] . • To view the call contents: Rotate [CH/ENT]. 11 12 13 14 • To pause the 'Call
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Distress call (Continued) DDResending a Distress call While waiting for an acknowledgement, you can resend the call. (Repeat call) 1. When "Waiting for ACK" is displayed, push [Resend] . 2. Lift up the key cover, then hold down [DISTRESS] until "Retransmitting" is
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    DSC OPERATION 8 DDSending a Distress Cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgement, 2. Push [Continue] to send a you can send a Distress Cancel call. Distress Cancel call. 1. When "Waiting for ACK" is displayed, push [Cancel] . Push 1 4. H old down [PTT] to announce your 2 cancel
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Distress call (Continued) DDSending a Distress Relay acknowledgement You can send the Distress Relay 5. Push [ACK] . acknowledgment only when a Distress Relay call is received. 1. When a Distress Relay call is received: ••Alarm sounds. ••The following screen is
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    station or to a ship. LLTo display the screen from the Menu screen: ([MENU] > Compose Non-Distress) When you select "Manual Input" in step 3, push the keypad to manually enter the Individual ID that you want to call. 10 11 Push (p. 25) 12 After transmission, wait for an acknowledgement from
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) When you select a coast station in step 3, the voice channel is automatically specified by the coast station. Therefore, skip steps 4 and 5, and go to step 6. 7. After sending, the following screen is displayed. 4. Select "Channel,"
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    DDSending an Individual acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you 4. S elect your action. can send an acknowledgement ('Able,' 'Unable,' or 'New CH') by using the on- screen prompts. 1. When an Individual call is received: ••Alarm sounds. ••The following screen is displayed. 2.
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) DDSending an All Ships call All ships, that have DSC transceiver, 5. use Channel 70 as their 'listening channel.' When you want to announce a message to these ships, if they are within range, use the 'All Ships Call' function. 
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    "Channel," then push [ENT]. 13 7. Select the voice channel, then push [ENT]. 14 4. Select "Address," then push [ENT]. 5. Select the Group address or "Manual Input," then push [ENT]. (Example: GROUP1) Rotate 15 LLSee page 29 or page 30 for details of the Task mode's software 16 + key
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    Non-Distress) 2. Select "Message Type," then push [ENT]. 3. Select the call to send, then push [ENT]. When you select "Manual Input" in step 5, push the keypad to manually enter the Individual ID that you want to call. Rotate + Push 7. After sending, the following screen is displayed. LL
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    DSC OPERATION 8 DDSending a Position Request acknowledgement 1 8. W hen the Reply call is received: When a Position Request call is received, you can send an 4. S elect your action. 2 ••Alarm sounds. acknowledgement. 3 ••The following screen is displayed. 4 1. When a Position
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) DDSending a Polling Reply call (For only the USA version) Send a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received. 4. Push [ACK] . 1. When a Polling Request call is received: ••Alarm sounds. 2. Push any [Alarm Off] . 3. Push
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    sounds. 4 ••The following screen is displayed. 5 + 6 Push 7 Push 8 7. After sending, the following screen 9 When you select "Manual Input" in step 5, push the keypad to manually enter the Individual ID. (p. 25) is displayed. 9. P ush any [Alarm Off] . 10. Push any [Close Call RCVD
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Sending a Non-Distress call (Continued) DDSending a Test call acknowledgement When a Test call is received, you can send an acknowledgement. 4. P ush [ACK] . 1. When a Test call is received: ••Alarm sounds. 2. Push any [Alarm Off] . 3. Push [Accept] . ••Enters the DSC
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    DSC OPERATION 8 ■■Receiving DSC calls NOTE: After receiving a DSC call " " continuously blinks when the transceiver has DSC call, or an unread DSC message in the Received Call Log. (p. 58) 1. When a Distress call is received: • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed and the
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving a Distress acknowledgement 1. When a Distress acknowledgement sent to another ship is received: • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. • " " blinks. 2. Push any [Alarm Off] . 3. Push any [
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    DSC OPERATION 8 1 DDReceiving a Distress Relay call 2 [Ignore]*: Ignores the Call and 1. When a Distress Relay call is returns to the Main screen. received: [Hold]: Holds the RX call task, and returns to the Main screen. 3 * Displayed only when "Single" is selected in the
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving a Distress Relay acknowledgement 1. W hen a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received: • Alarm sounds. • " " blinks. • The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. 2. Push any [Alarm Off] . 3. Push any [Close Call
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    DSC OPERATION 8 1 DDReceiving an Individual call NOTE: When the "Individual ACK" item is set to "Auto," the transceiver automatically sends an [Ignore]*: Ignores the Call and returns to the Main screen. * D isplayed only when "Single" is selected in the When you select [Accept] in step
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) DDReceiving an Individual acknowledgement When receiving "ACK (Able)": You can make voice communication 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD on the channel that you specified when Window] . you sent the call. 1. When an Individual
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    DSC OPERATION 8 When receiving "ACK (Unable)": You cannot make the voice communication. 1. W hen an Individual acknowledgement "ACK (Unable)" is received: • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. • " " blinks. 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD Window] . •
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    8 DSC OPERATION ■■ Receiving DSC calls (Continued) 3. P ush any [Close Call RCVD Window] . DDReceiving an All Ships call 1. When an All Ships call is received: • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. • " " blinks. [Pause]: Push [Pause] to pause the
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    DDReceiving a Group call 1. When a Group call is received: • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. • " " blinks. [Hold]: Holds the RX call task, and returns to the Main screen. [Pause]: Pauses the countdown. • To restart the countdown, push [Resume]
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    transceiver automatically replies to the call. Both the TX and RX calls are stored in the Transmitted and Received Call Logs. (Default: Manual) 1. When a Position Request call is received: • Alarm sounds. • The following screen is displayed and the backlight blinks. [Ignore]*: Ignores the Call
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    DSC OPERATION 8 [Ignore]*: Ignores the Call and DDReceiving a Test acknowledgement/Position Reply call* 1 returns to the Main screen. * Displayed only when /Polling Reply call* *For only the USA version. 2 "Single" is selected in the PROCEDURE menu. (p. 64) Example: Receiving a Test
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    8 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. • When there is an unread DSC message, " " blinks on the information area of the LCD. • " " is displayed when there are
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    ■■Transmitted Call log The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your logbook. 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Transmitted Call Log." (DSC Log > Transmitted Call Log) Rotate Software key functions in the TRANSMITTED CALL LOG screen:
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    Auto ACK > Test ACK) 4. Select the option, then push [ENT]. Individual ACK Rotate + Push (Default: Auto (Able)) Position ACK (Default: Manual) Polling ACK (Default: Manual) Test ACK Rotate + Push Rotate + Push Rotate + Push (Default: Auto) 5. Push [MENU] to return to the Main 60 screen.
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    After that, the transceiver automatically 14 holds the received DSC call and returns to the Main screen. 15 3. S elect the option, then push [ENT]. 16 Manual The user need to select whether or not to accept the received DSC call. 61
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    When the position data has not been updated for 10 minutes. • When the position data has not been manually updated for 4 hours. • After the invalid GPS position data or manually entered position data has not been updated for 23.5 hours. 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Warning," then push [ENT]. (D SC
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    DSC OPERATION 8 DDSetting the Channel 70 1 Squelch level 2 • Self-Terminate • Discrete Set the squelch level on Channel 70. Select whether or not to sound an alarm Select whether or not to sound an alarm The transceiver has 11 squelch levels 3 when receiving the same Distress call. when
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    8 DSC OPERATION DDSelf Check Test The Self Check test function sends transmit DSC signals to the receive AF circuit to compare and check the TX and RX signals at the AF level. 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Self Check test," then push [ENT]. (D SC Settings > Self Check Test) Rotate + Push DDS
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    Level. (p. 63) 5 6 The transceiver with a built-in AIS receiver: You can select an AIS target on the Target List screen or 7 Danger list screen. 4. Select a Intership channel, and then push [DSC] 8 1. Display the AIS plotter screen (p. 74), or the Target List screen (p. 75). 2. Select a
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    an acknowledgement is received. The transceiver without built-in AIS receiver: If you are using the transceiver without a built-in AIS receiver, select an AIS target using an optional MA-510TR class B AIS transponder. See the instruction manual boxed with the transponder for details. 6. When the
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    the RC-M600 as described on page 96. LLConnect the HM-195* or HM-229 as described on page 100. *Not usable for the IC-M605EURO. ••Transmitting is disabled while using the intercom. ••The received call audio is muted while using the intercom. 5. A fter releasing [Call], hold down [PTT] and
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Using the RX Hailer The RX Hailer function enables you to hear the received audio on the deck or bridge through a Hailer speaker. Connect an external hailer speaker as described on page 94. 1. Push [Ω] or [≈] until [RX Hailer] is displayed in the Software Key area. 2. Push
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■■Using the Horn DDUsing the Automatic Foghorn The Automatic Foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF. TYPE UNDERWAY PATTERN One 5-second blasts every 120 5s seconds. STOP SAIL TOW Two 5-second blasts (separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■ Using the horn DD Using the Automatic foghorn function (Continued) 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Auto Foghorn:," and then push [ENT]. (Horn > Auto Foghorn:) 3. Select the foghorn pattern, then push [ENT]. 5. P ush [Exit] to return to the Main screen. ••T he " "icon is displayed
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    DDManual Horn function 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "Manual Horn" then push [ENT]. (Horn > Manual Horn:) 3. Hold down [Horn] to sound a horn. ••While holding down [Horn], the horn sounds, and the screen shown to the right is displayed. ••To adjust
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    9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Using the Voice Recorder The transceiver has an automatic recording function that can record the last 120 seconds of the receiving audio. You can playback the audio that you could not hear clearly. zzStarts recording automatically when the signal is received. • The " " icon is
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    Information is exchanged among the vessels and/or base stations on the VHF maritime mobile band. The information helps to identify other nearby vessels gross tonnage not engaged on international voyages. 13 A Class B AIS transponder is designed to be interoperability 14 with Class A units, but
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    are 3 types of function displays, plotter, target list and danger list. Select the display type using the [Display] key. 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "AIS" then push [ENT]. ••The Plotter screen is displayed. DDPlotter screen If the GPS is connected and it receives signals from a satellite, the plotter
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    for details. DDTarget list screen 1 In the plotter screen, push [Display] to enter the target list screen, which shows all AIS targets being detected by 2 the transponder. 3 The AIS target data is sorted by the distance from your vessel, and the closest target is located at the top of the
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    ••The detail screen is displayed. ••Rotate [CH/ENT] to scroll the page. w q THE NUMBER OF DANGEROUS TARGETS Displays the number of AIS targets which are being detected by the transceiver. w DANGER TARGET INFORMATION Displays the following dangerous target information: • MMSI code or name. • CPA
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    Length • Beam • Draught • Type of Ship • Navigation Status • Destination • Date • Time 1 DDContent lists of Class B vessels' DETAIL 2 screens 3 • AIS Class • MMSI Code • Position Accuracy (H: High, L: Low) 4 • Ship Name • Range 5 • Country Name • Call Sign • Bearing • Bow to Antenna
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    • Length • Beam • Position Indicator (ON POS : ON Position, OFF POS : OFF Position) • Type of AtoN DDContent lists of AIS-SART targets' DETAIL screens • Type of AIS Target • MMSI Code • Call Sign • IMO Number • Closest Point of Approach • TCPA (Time to CPA) • Position (Latitude, Longitude
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    to Antenna length • Length • Beam • Draught • Type of Ship • Navigation Status • Destination • Date • Time DDContent lists of EPIRB-AIS targets' DETAIL 1 screens 2 • Type of AIS Target • Rate Of Turn • MMSI Code • Bow to Antenna length 3 • Call Sign • IMO Number • Stern to Antenna length
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    select a vessel. •• P ush [Range] to select display range. •• P ush [CLR] to exit the AIS combo screen. ■■AIS Settings AIS settings can be customized from "AIS Settings" on the menu screen. 1. P ush [MENU]. 2. S elect "AIS SET," then push [ENT]. DDNorth up/COG UP: Select the display type for
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    RECEIVER 10 DDCPA/TCPA In this menu, you can edit alarm settings for the AIS receiver. • Alarm You can turn the collision alarm function ON or OFF. 1 • Slow Warn The GPS receiver calculated COG data of a vessel that is at 2
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    . These settings help you find a dangerous target to avoid a collision. The icon blinks on the plotter display and/or the alarm buzzer sounds, when the AIS target is closer than your CPA and TCPA settings. zzRotate [CH/ENT] or push [Y]/[Z] to set the value. • CPA: Set between 0.1 and 6.0 nm (in
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    the ID to edit, then push [Edit] . 4. After editing, push [Finish] to set it. • Deleting an ID 1. Push [MENU]. 2. Select "ID Blocking," then push [ENT]. (AIS Settings > ID Blocking) 3. Select the ID to delete, then push [Delete] . AIS RECEIVER 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 83
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    11 MENU ITEMS ■■Menu items The Menu screen is constructed in a tree structure. (p. 11) The following items are described in each section. Refer to the specified pages for details. DDCompose Distress (p. 31) DDCompose Non-Distress • Individual call (p. 37) • All Ships (p. 40) • Group (p. 41) • Test
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    MENU ITEMS 11 ■■GPS Information 1 Displays the data received by the connected GPS receiver. DDKey Assignment 2 (Configuration > Key Assignment) 3 Assign functions to Software keys. The assigned function can be used when its key icon is displayed. 4 See page 4 for details of the assignable
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    11 MENU ITEMS DDUTC Offset (Configuration > UTC Offset:) Set the offset time between Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and your local time to between -14:00 and +14:00 (in 1 minute steps). (Default: 00:00) • Not DSC Related (Configuration > Inactivity Timer > Not DSC Related:) The transceiver
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    MENU ITEMS 11 • Distress Related (Configuration > Inactivity Timer > Distress Related:) The transceiver automatically returns to the Main screen if no key is pushed for this set period of time. (Default: Off) This setting is for when the LCD displays a screen that is related to a Distress call. •
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    11 MENU ITEMS DDPower Switch from sub unit (Configuration > Power SW from Sub Unit:) Select weather or not to turn OFF the transceiver at same time that you turn OFF the command microphone or command head. (Default: All Units) LLThe optional HM-195 or HM-229 command microphone or RC-M600 command
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    DDDual/Tri-Watch (Except for the Dutch version) (Radio Settings > Dual/Tri-Watch) Select the watch type. (p. 24) • Dualwatch: The transceiver monitors Channel 16, while listening or talking on another channel. (Default) • Tri-watch: The transceiver monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel, while
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    11 MENU ITEMS DDVoice Scrambler (Displayed only when a Voice scrambler unit is installed.) (Radio Settings > Voice Scrambler:) Set the Voice Scrambler code to between 1 and 32. In order to understand each other, all transceivers in your group must use the same scramble code, as well as the same
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    data from an external GPS receiver. • 38400 bps: Select to receive AIS data from an external AIS transponder. 1 DDNMEA 2000 (NMEA Settings > NMEA 2000) 2 NMEA 2000 is a communication standard used to connect 3 various marine devices and display units in the vessel. The transceiver can easily
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    Satellite System) Position Data AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station) AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report AIS Class B "CS" Static
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    129799 Radio Frequency/Mode/Power 12 129808 129038 DSC Call Information AIS Class A Position Report 13 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 14 129040 129041 AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 15 129793 AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station) 16 129794
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    12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■■Connections q w e r o i uy t q DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source. (+: Red, -: Black) CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, NMEA leads, external speaker leads and Hailer leads, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape, as
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    to receive signals from satellites. o ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector. CAUTION: DO NOT transmit AIS target using the 10 transponder without entering the target's MMSI code. 11 LLSee the instruction manual of MA-510TR's connecting instructions.
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    to mount them. ■■Fuse replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the fuse blows, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating. Fuse rating: 125 V/10 A (+) (-) DC power connector 10-pin connector 2-pin
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    ■■Supplied accessories Mounting bracket For the mounting bracket Knob bolts Flat washers (M5) Microphone Screws (M5×20 mm) Spring washers (M5) Screws (5×20 mm) Nuts (M5) Sponges Accessory connectors Microphone hanger and screws (3×16 mm) DC power cable (OPC-1174A)*1 6-pin 8-pin Warning
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    or flat mounting. • M ount the transceiver securely with the 5 supplied (M5 × 20) screws to a surface that is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. • Mount the transceiver so its face is at 90° to your line of sight when operating. CAUTION: Keep the transceiver and microphone
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    CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12 ■■MB-132 installation An optional MB-132 flush mount kit is used to mount the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. CAUTION: Keep the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass. 1. U
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    using the supplied OPC-2384 conversion cable*2 and the OPC-1540 connection cable that comes with the microphone. *1 Not usable for the IC-M605EURO. *2May not be supplied, depending on the transceiver version. LLT o operate from even longer distances, connect the optional 6 meter long OPC-1541
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    29.5 to 31.5 (d) mm, (1 3/16 to 1 1/4 inch) 28 (d) mm, (1 1/8 inch) 50 (d) mm, (2 inch) 2 mm, 1/16 inch Gasket CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 12 1 2 Mounting base 5 mm, 3/16 inch 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Nut 12 Cap 13 14 15 16 101
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    AND OPTIONS ■■Specifications IC-M605 DDGeneral • Frequency coverage: TX 156.025 ~ 161.600 MHz RX 156.050 ~ 163.275 MHz 156.525 MHz (CH70/DSC) 161.975 MHz (AIS1*1) 162.025 MHz (AIS2*1) • Mode: FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B), AIS (16K0GXW)*1 • Operating temperature
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    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 13 IC-M605EURO (According to EN301 025) DDGeneral • Frequency coverage: TX 156. range from 12 300 Hz to 3000 Hz 13 *1For only the versions with Built-in AIS receiver. 14 *2When options (3 command microphones, hailer speaker, and external speaker) are connected
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    13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 114 (4.5) 121.5 (4.8) DDDimensions 250 (9.8) 274 (10.8) 104 148.25 (5.8) 93.75 (3.7) Unit: mm (inch) 28 (1.1) 93.5 (3.7) ■■Options DDCommand head and cables ••RC-M600 command head The command head with the same front panel as the transceiver. Mounting bracket,
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    are selectable. Not available in some countries. Ask your service center or technical dealer for installation details. ••UX-251 ais receiver unit The optional AIS unit for the version without AIS function. Ask your service center or technical dealer for installation details. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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    14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The transceiver does not turn ON. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Bad ʻ0ʼ for a Group ID. "??" blinks instead of the position and time. • 4 hours have passed since you manually entered the position. • T he GPS position is invalid. "NO POSITION" and "NO TIME" are displayed instead
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 14 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 1 Sensitivity is too low, • T he antenna is defective or the coaxial • R epair the problem • T he antenna is defective or the coaxial • R epair the problem and then reconnect p. 94 4 be established. cable connector is shorted or
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    15 CHANNEL LIST 108 DDFor IC-M605 Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050
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    CHANNEL LIST 15 DDFor IC-M605EURO 1 ••International channels 2 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) CH Transmit Receive CH Transmit Receive CH Transmit Receive
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    15 CHANNEL LIST ••USA channels (For only the UK version.) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) CH CH CH CH CH Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 1001 156.050 156.050 15 RX Only 156.750 25
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    DOC Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-M605EURO which have at the following internet address: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ ■■Disposal The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on installed and used in accordance with the 6 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio 7
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    Microphone 6 Key Assignment 85 Channel 70 Squelch leve 63 Supplied Accessories 97 Key Beep 85 Channel Auto Switch 61 AIS receiver Noise Cancel 87 DSC data output 62 AIS Classes 73 Power Switch from sub unit 88 DSC procedure 64 Detail screen 76 Speaker 87 Group ID 60
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    deleting 26 Individual ID entering 25 Intercom 67 L License Operator 1 Ship station 1 M Maintenance Antenna 96 Cleaning 96 Fuse replacement 96 Menu items 84 AIS settings 80 CPA/TCPA 81 ID blocking 82 North up/COG UP 80 Compose Distress 84 Compose Non-Distress 84 Configuration 84, 85
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    Precautions vi Priority scan 22 T Time entry 27 Time-out Timer (TOT) function 18 Transmitted Call log 59 Transmitting 18 Tri-watch 24 Troubleshooting 106 V Voice Recorder 72 Voice Scrambler 71 R Radio Settings 88 Received Call log 58 Receiving 18 RX Hailer 68 S Scan Normal scan 22
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS
iM605EURO
iM605