User manual ICOM IC-271A-E

[. . . ] Ikegami General Manager Signature CE Versions of the IC-271A-E which display the "CE" symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement. i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective. [. . . ] - Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point. q Power ON w Set volume r Push [H/L·LOCK] to select the output power, if necessary. - "LOW" appears when low power is selected; "MID" appears when middle power is selected; no indication when high power is selected. power to conserve battery power, choose high power for longer distance communications. r Set output power w Set the squelch level w Set the squelch level e Select the channel Microphone Speaker t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, and speak into the microphone. - The transmit indicator appears while transmitting. - Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission. y Release [PTT] to receive. 9 4 BASIC OPERATION I Call channel programming The call channel key is used to select Channel 16 by default (depending on versions), however, you can program your most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall. several times to select the desired channel group (INT, USA, ATIS) to be programmed. to select the call channel. · "CALL" and call channel number appear. I Lock function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT], [ ] and [H/L·LOCK]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. to turn the lock function ON or OFF. Push for 1 sec. e Push and hold [16·C] again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel program- Appears while the lock function is in use. ming condition. · Call channel number to be programmed blinks. YZ r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired channel. I Monitor function The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute to check the volume level. Push and hold [ tion. ·" " and " ] for 1 sec. Appears while the monitor function is in use. t Push [16·C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. · The call channel number stops blinking. Push for 1 sec. 10 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Adjusting the squelch level YZ To adjust the IC-271A-E's squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys as desired below. · The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the AquaQuake function is activated. And this function won't be activated when an optional speaker-microphone or headset is connected. (9) (Space) (I) (S) (c) (m) (w) (J) (T) (d) (n) (x) 12 BASIC OPERATION 4 D Channel name/comment programming YZ q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to program. · Push and hold [DIAL] for 1 sec. to select a channel group, if necessary. D Opening comment programming q While pushing and holding [SCAN·DUAL], turn power ON. · "OC" is displayed and the 1st character of the currently programmed comment blinks. 4 w While pushing and holding [ push [DIAL]. ], YZ w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Push [SCAN·DUAL] to clears the previously programmed opening comment (all digits). · The 1st character of the currently programmed name or comment blinks. YZ e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. e Push [H/L·LOCK] to move to the YZ right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Pushing [16·C], moves to left r Push [H/L·LOCK] to move to the YZ right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Pushing [16·C], moves to left r Continue until the desired characters have been selected, then push [DIAL] to return to normal operation. t Continue until the desired characters have been selected, then push [DIAL] to return to normal operation. The programmed opening comment is briefly displayed or scrolled when the transceiver is powered ON. However, the opening comment indication can be skipped by pushing [16·C]. 13 5 SCAN OPERATION (except Dutch versions) I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. In addition, the "Auto scan" function is also available for scanning. This function can be activated simultaneously, depending on the settings on the SET mode. Clear those TAG channels which are not needed or inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communications. 18) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* CH 03 CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04 Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, scan becomes dualwatch until the signal disappears. Normal scan, like priority scan, searches through all TAG channels in sequence. However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel. 14 SCAN OPERATION 5 I Setting TAG channels For more efficient scanning, add desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. [. . . ] Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached; however, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the connector has become wet. 29 11 No sound speaker. TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION · Recharge the battery pack. · Push and hold both [16·C] and [H/L·LOCK] to drain water from the speaker. 18 -- PROBLEM The transceiver does not · The battery is depleted. [. . . ]