User manual ICOM IC-M11

[. . . ] If the antenna cannot be installed at 6 meters or graterI, we recommend touse the one watt setting to minimize RF exposure. In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1­2 minutes etc. i SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M11. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. [. . . ] 16) · `OK' appears. i When the acknowledgement is received, the display changes to the previously selected user channel with beeps. o Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the responding party. I I I t Push [DSC] to enter pre-programmed individual address. y Push [DSC] to transmit the individual call. · Channel 70 is selected and the individual call is transmitted to the selected station. · If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. · Routine category only is available. I I Push [DSC] to transmit DSC CALL. When Ch 70 is busy. 13 DSC OPERATION Transmitting individual acknowledgement Transmit an acknowledgement (`able to comply' or `unable to comply') when an individual call for you is received. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the acknowledgement "ABLE" or "UNABLE". 6 Transmitting all ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their "listening channel. " When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the "all ships call" function. w Push [DSC] to select the DSC menu e Push [Y]/[Z] to select "ALL SHIPS". · Routine category only is available. I I I e Push [DSC] to enter selected individual call acknowledgement, "OK" appears. I r Push [DSC] to enter all ships call. · `OK' appears. I r Push [DSC] to. transmit individual call acknowledgement I t Push [DSC] to transmit the all ships call. · Channel 70 is selected and the all ships call is transmitted. · Routine category only is available. I t If you select "Able", the channel specified by the calling stationl is automatically selected. I y The all ships call has been transmitted. ·A previous channel is selected automatically. I u Push [PTT] or [Y]/[Z] to exit the condition. 14 6 DSC OPERATION Transmitting position reply call Transmit a position reply call when a position request call is received. q "DSC" appears and a"RCV Pos request" scrolls in the display. I Transmitting position request call Transmit a position request call when you want to know your friend's current position, etc. w Push [DSC] to select the DSC menu e Push [Y]/[Z] to select "POS REQUEST". I w Push [DSC] to reply to the position request call; push [H/L] to ignore the position request call. r Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired preprogrammed individual address. · The ID code for position request can be set in advance. · To adjust the HM-127's speaker output level, push [Y]/[Z] after pushing [VOL] on the HM-127. · While in the intercom mode, the transceiver functions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the intercom function is not available. · When a DSC call is received, "DSC received" appears and the last received DSC message is displayed after the intercom use is finished. · When a WX alert is received, "WX ALT" flashes and a beep sounds. The WX alert sounds after the intercom use is finished. 19 SET MODE s Set mode programming Set mode is used to change the conditions of some of the transceiver's functions. · The optional HM-127 has it's own settings for the beep tone and LCD contrast. · SET MODE CONSTRUCTION Scan mode Scan resume timer Weather alert Dual/tri watch 8 s Set mode items Scan mode The scan mode can be selected as a normal scan or priority scan. 9) Normal scan (default) Priority scan Scan resume timer The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the Scan timer ON Scan timer OFF (default) scan pauses until the signal disappears. and resumes even if a signal is being received on channels except for Channel 16. Weather alert An NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important Weather alert OFF (default) Weather alert ON weather information. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then flashes the "WX ALT" indicator until the transceiver is operated. [. . . ] · Choose low power for shorter, high power for longer distance communications. · Some channels are low power only. 37 HM-127 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE 13 s Lock functions The lock function electronically locks keys and switches to prevent accidental changes and function access from the microphone. · All keys, switches and controllers on the transceiver are functional. s Display backlighting The function display and switches can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. And the backlighting condition can be adjusted independently from the transceiver. to enter backlight adjusting mode. ·" " with number of backlight level appears in the channel name indicator. Activating the lock function Push [SQL] while pushing [H/L] to turn the lock function ON and OFF. · " " appears. [. . . ]