ICOM IC-M59EURO Owner Manual

ICOM IC-M59EURO VHF marine transceiver stands out with its ability to make distress calls using DSC and transmit your position. It offers dual/tri-watch functions to monitor Channel 16 and a programmable call channel. The scan function helps you find active channels quickly, and the voice scrambler ensures secure communication. With its compact size and easy-to-read display, this transceiver is a valuable addition to your marine safety gear.
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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.
Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on
channel 70 (the optional UX-120 psc unIT must be installed).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-M59EURO.
YOU MUST HAVE a DSC vessel ID in order to oper-
ate the optional DSC functions of the transceiver. See your
Dealer for details.
€ The IC-M59euro complies with the essential requirements of
C the 89/336/EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
CAUTIONS
.
AWARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
AWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch
the antenna or an internal antenna connector during trans-
mission. This may result in an electric shock or a burn.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC. This connection will ruin the transceiver.
WHEN INSTALLING THE DSC UNIT NEVER trans-
mit a distress call when your vessel does not need immediate
help. Distress calls can be used only in times of emergency.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below —20&deg;C or above +60&deg;C.
DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the ves-
sel's engine. When your vessel's engine is OFF and the
transceiver is transmitting, the vessel's battery will soon be-
come exhausted.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
KEEP the antenna cable and DC power cable as far away
as possible from electrical pumps, generators and other elec-
tronic instruments to prevent instrument malfunctions.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter
away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
&copy; Priorities
* Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls
take priority over all others.
* You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
* False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
Y Privacy |
* Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-
fuily be used in any way.
* Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
Y Radio licenses
SHIP STATION LICENSE
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you
must have a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-
cludes the call sign which is your craft's identification for radio
purposes.
OPERATING RULES 1
OPERATOR'S LICENSE
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license
most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio
is not required for safety purposes.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only
a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver
if adicensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and
makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-
lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a
radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not
required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be
thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
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E 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
E Front panel
&copy;
&copy; CHANNEL SELECTOR
Selects an operating channel in the selected channel
group.
@ SCAN SWITCH [SCAN-TAG]
* Starts and stop priority or normal scan when tag chan-
nels are programmed. (p. 10)
* Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the tag setting for the
displayed channel. (p. 10)
* Push and hold for 3 sec. together with the [H/L] key to
clear all tag channels. (p. 10)
&copy; HIGH/LOW POWER SWITCH [HV/LO-DIM]
* Toggles between high and low output powers. (p. 9)
* While pushing, rotate the channel selector to adjust the
display and control/switch backlighting intensity. (p. 11)
O DIAL SWITCH [DIAL]
&raquo; Selects the International channel group. (р. 7)
* For U.K./Italy versions, the U.S.A. channel group is also
available. To toggle between international and U.S.A.
channels, push and hold this switch for 1 sec. (p. 7)
O DUAL/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DUAL-TRI]
* Activates dualwatch for checking channel 16. (p. 8)
* Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate tri-watch for checking
channel 16 and the call channel. (p. 8)
O CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [C-ALL]
* Selects the call channel—the call channel is programma-
ble. (p. 11)
* Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the standby condition of
an all ships call. (When an optional UX-120 is installed).
(pgs. 14, 15)
= Three categories (distress, safety and urgency) are selectable.
O CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16*EMER]
* Selects channel 16. (p. 6)
* Push and hold to enter the standby condition for a dis-
tress call transmission using the DSC function (when an
optional UX-120 is installed). (p. 13)
8 SQUELCH CONTROL [SQUELCH]
Rotate clockwise to eliminate audio noise. (p. 8)
O POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [PWR/VOL]
Turns power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio output
level. (p. 6)
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
EH Microphone
&copy; CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [V][4]
Select an operating channel.
O HIGH/LOW POWER SWITCH [HI/L.O]
The same function as the transceiver's front panel.
* Toggles between high and low output powers. (p. 9)
* While pushing, rotate the channel selector to adjust the display
and control/switch backlighting intensity. (p. 11)
7
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
E Function display
OQ TRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting. (p. 9)
&copy; BUSY INDICATOR
Appears when receiving a signal or when [SQUELCH] is
rotated too far counterciockwise. (p. 8)
&copy; CHANNEL INDICATOR
Shows the operating channel. (pgs. 6, 7)
@ TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the selected channel is set as a tag chan-
— nel. (p. 10)
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O SCAN INDICATOR
Appears and flashes during scan operation. (p. 10)
OQ DUALWATCH INDICATOR
Appears and flashes during dualwatch operation. (p. 8)
OQ TRI-WATCH INDICATOR
Appears and flashes during tri-watch operation. (p. 8)
&copy; VOICE SCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears while the optional voice scrambler is activated.
This function is permitted in some countries only. (p. 11)
&copy; DUPLEX INDICATOR
Appears when the selected channel is a duplex channel
(p. 7).
(9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/RECEIVE INDICATORS
Appear during optional DSC operation. (pgs. 13-17)
* “RCV” appears when a DSC call is received.
* “ACK RCV” appears when an acknowledgement is received.
* “AC” and “CES” appear when transmitting an acknowledge-
ment.
O DSC INDICATORS (pgs. 13-17)
Appear during optional DSC operation and show a format
specifier, category, etc.
@ NMEA INDICATOR
Appears when NMEA devices (such as a GPS receiver)
are connected. (p. 12)
&reg; MODE INDICATORS (p. 7)
* “INT” shows International channels are selected.
* For U.K./Italy versions; U.S.A. channels are available.
“USA” appears when selected.
O CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 6)
&reg; LOW POWER INDICATOR
Shows that low output power is selected. (p. 9)
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
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H Power ON
@&reg; Rotate [PWR/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
BASIC OPERATION
‘САМОА Ц our ack rev | appear briefly”.
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| * “dSC” appears only when an optional
UX-120 is installed.
IL
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@ Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sec-
tions.
== Ci Er All display indications
&copy; Low voltage indicator
When “b” appears and flashes as |
INT
shown at right, there is a DC power
source problem. In this case, check
your vessel's battery and DC power
cable.
E Channel selection
&copy; Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing
initial contact with another station and for emergency com-
munications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/tri-
watch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel
16.
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Push IL
&gt; | м O |
UD
or hang the microphone
on the microphone hanger.
&copy; Cali channel
The call channel is used to store your most often-used chan-
nel for quick recall. In addition, the call channel is monitored
during tri-watch. The default setting for the call channel is dif-
fer depending on version.
CALL Г
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Push
| “CALL” indicates that the
call channel is selected.
&copy; International channels
There are 55 international channels for the IC-M59EURO.
&reg; Push [DIAL] to select an international channel.
@ Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
* “DUP” appears for duplex channels.
CHANNEL SELECTOR
Push ET &gt;) then
or rotate the channel selector directly
without using the [DIAL] switch.
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Simplex channel
Used for ship-to-ship
communication
Duplex channel
Used for ship-to-coast
communication
The previously selected channel is recalled by the [DIAL]
switch directly from channel 16 or the call channel.
However, once the channel selector is rotated from chan-
nel 16 or the call channel, the previously selected chan-
nel cannot be recalled inthis manner.
NN
BASIC OPERATION 3
&copy; U.S.A. channels (U.K. and Italy versions only)
For the U.K. and Italy versions, there are 61 U.S.A. channels
in addition to 55 international channels. These channel
groups may be specified for the operating area.
O Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel.
O Push and hold [DIAL] for 1 sec. to toggle the international
and U.S.A. channels.
— O Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
* Channels are memorized separately for each channel group.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
H Receiving
@&reg; Rotate [PWR/VOL] to turn power ON.
@ Rotate [SQUELCH] fully counterclockwise.
&reg; Adjust [PWR/VOL] to a suitable listening level.
@ Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disap-
pears.
O Select the desired channel. See pgs. 6-7 for details.
* When a signal is received:
&raquo; The squelch opens;
b Audio is emitted from the speaker;
“10
| |
&raquo; “BUSY” appears in the function dis-
play.
&copy; Dual/tri-watch functions
These functions allow you to conveniently check the distress
channel (ch 16) or, both the distress and programmable call
channel while receiving another channel. When receiving a
signal on one of these channels, the transceiver stops on the
channel until the signal disappears.
* Dualwatch operation
w Push [DUALTRI] momentarily for dualwatch.
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Checking channel 16 When receiving a signal o
every 2 sec. channel 16. Channel 16 и
monitored until the
disappears.
signal
*Tri-watch operation
“&gt; Push and hold [DUAL+TRI] for tri-watch.
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Checking channel 16
and the call channel
every 2 sec.
When receiving a signal on the
call channel, the call channel
is monitored while checking ch
16 in 2 sec. intervals.
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When receiving a signal on
channel 16, channel 16 has
priority.
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EH Transmitting
Before transmitting, read the call procedures at right.
&copy; Select an operating channel. See pgs. 6, 7 for details.
O Push [HI/LO] to select transmit output power.
* “LOW” appears when low output power is selected.
* High power cannot be selected on some channels. Refer to the
channel list on p. 25.
O Push and hold the PTT switch to transmit.
* “MED” appears.
@ Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
* Do not hold the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the transmit signal.
&reg; Release the PTT switch to receive.
IMPORTANT: In order to maximize the readability of your
transmitted signal, pause for a moment after pushing
[PTT], hold the microphone 15-20 cm from your mouth,
then speak into the microphone at an even, normal voice
level.
NN
MOMENTARY HIGH POWER (U.K//ltaly versions only)
On U.S.A. channels 13, 15 and 67, transmission using high
power is momentarily possible. To use high power, push
BASIC OPERATION 3
CALL PROCEDURES
You must identify yourself when you transmit and you must
respect time limits.
1) Give your call sign each time you call another vessel or
a coast station. If you have no call sign, identify the sta-
tion by giving the vessel name and the name of the li-
cense.
2) Give your call sign at the end of each transmission that
‘lasts more than 3 minutes.
3) You must pause and give your call sign at least once
every 15 minutes during long ship-to-shore calls.
4) Keep your calls short (less than 3 minutes). Wait 2 min-
utes before repeating a call.
5) Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.
and hold [HI/LO] while transmitting.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
E Scan function
The transceiver has a high speed scan function (8 chan-
nels/sec.) for standing by on utility signals.
Two scan types are available: priority scan (checks channel
16 while scanning all tag channels) and normal scan (scans
all tag channels in sequence). These scans can be selected
in set mode (p. 19).
‚Priority scan
Normal scan
v' Scan resume timer:
When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal dis-
appears or resumes after pausing 5 sec., according to the set
mode setting. (p. 19)
v Confirming tag channels:
While operating scan, rotate the channel selector.
* Only tag channels are selected:
* Stop rotating the channel selector to resume scan.
&copy; Setting tag channels
You can specify channels as tag channels for efficient scanning.
“&gt; Select the desired channel, then push and hold
[SCANSTAG] for 1 sec. to toggle the tag setting.
l (=~ Appears when the channel is
NT ( I specified as a tag channel.
Vv Clearing all tag channels:
While pushing [HI/LO], push and hold [SCANTAG] for 3 sec.
until the long beep becomes 2 short beeps.
NOTE: For U.K. and ltaly versions, tag channels can be
set separately for each channel group (INT, USA). Select
the desired group in advance.
N
&copy; Scan operation
D Be sure the squelch is set to the threshold point.
@ Push [SCAN] to start scanning.
* “SCAN” appears and flashes in the function display.
* “16” appears during priority scan.
O To stop the scan, push [SCAN] again.
* “SCAN” disappears.
H Call channel programming
The call channel key, [C], is used to select the call channel
which you can program your most often-used channels.
O Push [C] to select the call
channel.
* “CALL” and the call channel
number appear.
O While pushing [HI/LO] push
[C] to enter call channel write
mode.
* Call channel number flashes.
O Rotate the channel selector to
select the desired channel.
O Push [C] again to program the
displayed channel as the call
channel.
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flashing.
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INT 15
7 NOTE: For U.K./Italy versions, a call channel is available
7, separately for each channel group (INT, USA). Select the
7 desired channel group in advance.
BASIC OPERATION 3
EH Display backlighting
The function display and switches can be backlit for better
visibility under low light conditions.
While pushing [HI/LO*DIM], rotate the channel selector to ad-
just the backlighting.
w Backlighting can be set to 1 of 3 intensities or turned OFF.
Ш Voice scrambler function
Some countries prohibit the use of voice scrambled communi-
cations. An optional UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT is neces-
sary to use this function.
ww While pushing [HI/LO], push [DIAL] to toggle the function
ON and OFF.
* “SCRW” appears when the function is
ON. = 17 -
* This function cannot be used on 7 |
channel 16.
e Set the scramble code in SET mode in advance (p. 19).
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НН 4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
EM General
When an optional UX-120 psc unit is installed, digital selec-
tive calling (GMDSS class-F) is available with via the
IC-M59EuRO.
DSC is a method of radio communications involving digital
signals rather than the more conventional method of voice
communications. The advantage of using digital communica-
tions over voice communications is that information (espe-
cially useful for distress calls and other urgent matters) can
be pre-programmed into a radio and transmitted accurately.
In addition, when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 1.5, 2.0 or
2.1) is connected, your vessel's position and the current UTC
time are transmitted together with the vessel's identity when
making a distress call.
See pgs. 23, 24 for unit installation.
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Distress ca [ when a GPS receiver is connected). Send under emergency conditions only. DSC acknowl-
| edgement will be received from a coast station after making a distress call.
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ler ira { This is used to alert Coast stations (or other ships) when a vessel in distress is unable to do so.
| Е | The IC-MS9EURO can only receive this type of signal; not transmit.
[ This signal includes a category and channel data which allows a receiving transceiver to au- |pgs.
| tomatically select channel 16 for voice communication. 14, 16
2 | This is used for calling to a specific vessel. The IC-M59€uro has no individual call transmis- s
div | sion capability, but has receive capability. Two kinds of acknowledgements (able to com- POS.
| ply/unable to comply) are available after receiving an individual call.
15, 17
This is used for announcement to all ships in the specified area—when a GPS receiver is con-
nected calls directed to areas other than yours are rejected. Receive only for the IC-M59EURO.
BH Distress call transmission
7, CAUTION: Distress calls may be transmitted under
7 conditions of emergency only i.e. your vessel is in danger
7 of sinking and/or a persons life is in danger.
NN
&copy; Push and hold [16EMER] until , = ,
you hear 4 short beeps Low ir {
change to one long beep. wm JL |
* The display changes as at right. Г == = Y
* When not proceeding to the next LOW ili
step within 10 sec., the call | м iL PT
standby condition is released.
@ Push [PTT] to transmit the dis-
tress call. &gt; “rl |
INT RB
@ The transceiver remains on
channel 70 until an acknowl-
edgement is received.
* When no acknowledgement is received, the distress call is re-
peated until an acknowledgement is received.
* To cancel this, turn power OFF then ON again.
* Calls to you other than distress acknowledgement cannot be re-
ceived.
@ When a distress acknowledge-
ment is received, emergency
alarm sounds and channel 16
is automatically selected.
* Push any key to cancel the alarm.
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&reg; Transmit your distress call particulars by voice using the
following procedure:
1.
2. “THIS IS ” (name of vessel).
3. The 9-digit identity AND the call sign (or other identifi-
O o a
“MAYDAY.:”
cation of the vessel).
. The vessel’s position if DSC does not include it.
. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
NN
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NOTE: When a GPS receiver (NMEA 0183) is connected,
your vessel's position is automatically transmitted with the
distress call.
NOTE: Acknowledgement of a DSC distress alert is nor-
ally made by coast stations only.
13
14
4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
E All ships call transmission
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.
O Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disap-
pears.
O While pushing [C*ALL] rotate on UU
the channel selector to select nr (1 PR
a category: —
* URG (urgency) ... Used for urgent announcements (Use for gen-
eral ship-to-ship calls)
* SAF (safety) ....... Used for sending safety information.
* diR (distress) ...... Used for specifying a Narrow Band Direct
Printer (NBDP) after DSC connection.
O Push and hold [C*ALL] until
you hear 4 short beeps
change to one long beep.
* The display changes as at right.
Ll
@ Push [PTT] momentarily to
&laquo;=
transmit the all ships call. { FI
* After transmission, channel 16 is ON Il AL
selected.
INT / I
&reg; Push and hold [PTT] again to send an announcement via
the microphone to all ships.
77, NOTE: Channel busy —
Z When channel 70 is busy, the er If |
7 all ships call (with urgency &quot; (1 boy.
7 category) is not transmitted. This display appears
7 The transceiver waits until the while the call is in
7 channel is clear, then trans- standby.
7 mits the call automatically.
HB Receiving DSC calls
Several types of DSC transmissions can be received. The re-
quired action depends on the particular DSC type as outlined
in the following examples. However, in all examples, you must
be monitoring channel 70 in order to receive such signals.
7 NOTE: When channel 70 is set as a tag channel and scan
7 is functioning, DSC calls will not be received. DSC calls
7 can only be received when channel 70 is selected.
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When a distress relay call is
received
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When a geographical area call
is received
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When a distress call is received
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When an all ships call is received
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When an individual call is received
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Able to comply is pre-selected, Unable to comply is
and channel 12 is specified. pre-selected.
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 4
&lt; Receiving a distress call
While monitoring channel 70 and a distress call is received:
= Emergency alarm sounds. =
w “RCV” and “dTR” appear in the - ir 5|
display; then, channel 16 is au- &quot; | Li dif
tomatically selected. Y
“&gt; Push [16] to stop the alarm. | / Г |
= Continue monitoring channel м 1 с О
16 as a coast station may re-
quire assistance in any rescue
attempt.
&lt; Receiving a distress relay call
A distress relay call may be transmitted from a large ship to a
coast station. While monitoring channel 70 and a distress
relay call is received:
emergency communication
has been completed.
= Emergency alarm sounds. -
= “RCV” and “RLY” appear in the - &quot; rt | т
display; then, channel 16 is Iu RLY
automatically selected. | Y
w Push [16] to stop the alarm. | / |
= Monitor channel 16 until the NT На o y
15
16
4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
&lt; Receiving an all ships call
While monitoring channel 70 and an all ships call is received:
ww Beeps or emergency alarm =
sound Low II RCV
INT II / q
* Beeps sound when received call - LL.
contains the urgency category
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(general all ships call). | / Е -|
* Emergency alarm sounds when м (Я:
received call contains the safety
or distress category.
w “RCV” and “ALL” appear in the display; then, channel 16
(or the calling station's spcified channel) is automatically se-
lected for voice communications.
w Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from
the calling station.
&lt; Receiving an individual call
When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgement is
transmitted automatically. The contents of the acknowledge-
ment must be specified in advance. Refer to p. 19 for setting.
Two messages can be selected for acknowledgement:
* “Able to comply”
You can communicate with the calling vessel via the mic
after a DSC connection.
* “Unable to comply”
You cannot communicate with the calling vessel after a
DSC connection (e.g. operator leaves transceiver).
While selecting &quot;Able to comply” and an individual call
is received:
w Emergency alarm or beeps
sound depending on the re-
ceived category.
w The transceiver automatically
transmits an acknowledgment
(with able to comply).
= The channel specified by the
calling station is automatically
selected.
w Communicate with the calling
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station when he or she requires such.
While selecting “Unable to comply” and an individual
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call is received:
= Emergency alarm or beeps
sound depending on the re-
ceived category.
w The transceiver automatically
transmits an acknowledgment
(with unable to comply) .
w The channel remains on chan-
nel 70.
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 4
&copy; Receiving a geographical area call
While monitoring channel 70 and a geographical area call (for
the area you are in) is received:
ww Emergency alarm or beeps | -
sound depending on the re- = 1/1 - т
ceived category. IL DEL
ww “RCV” and “GEO” appear in Y
the display; then, the channel | Ir |
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specified by the calling station
is automatically selected for
voice communications.
=&raquo; Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from
the calling ship.
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Z NOTE: When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a
7 problem with the connected receiver, all geographical area
Z calls are received, regardiess of your position.
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SET MODE
WM Entering SET mode
SET mode is used to customize operation of the transceiver
to suit your operating needs.
O To enter SET mode:
O While pushing [16], turn power ON.
&raquo; Keep pushing [16] until the initial SET mode display appears.
SET mode is selected.
O To exit SET mode, turn power OFF then ON again.
&copy; To select an item: |
There are up to 5 items in SET mode (depending on options
installed) that may be adjusted to suit your operating needs.
O Select SET mode as above.
O Push [16] to select the desired item; then rotate the chan-
nel selector to select the desired condition.
* See the following pages for details on each SET mode item.
Ш SET mode items
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&lt;&lt; push of [16] selects a SET mode item in order. |
Beep tones
Normal/priority
scan
Scan timer
Auto acknowledge
contents
A Ta
Scramble code
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The diagram above shows the default settings for each
, SET mode item and the order of selection.
SETMODE 5
&copy; BEEP TONES
This item sets the transceiver's confirmation beep tones (when
pushing a switch/rotating ‘channel selector’) ON or OFF.
Beep tones ON (default) Beep tones OFF
| on &quot; “r | or Er
7 NOTE: Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation
7 cannot be turned OFF.
&copy; AUTO ACKNOWLEDGE CONTENTS
(appears when the UX-120 is installed)
This item sets “unable to comply” or “able to comply” as the
automatic acknowledgement when receiving an individual call.
(p. 16)
Able to comply (Default)
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Unable to comply
&copy; NORMAL/PRIORITY SCAN
This item sets the scan function to normal or priority operation.
(See p. 10)
Priority scan (default) Normal scan
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&copy; SCAN TIMER
This item sets the scan timer ON or OFF.
Scan timer ON (default) Scan timer OFF
| on cc! “— | or =
e Scan pauses on a signal
and resumes 5 sec. later.
* Scan pauses on a signal until
the signal disappears, and
resumes 2 sec. after that.
&copy; SCRAMBLE CODE
(available only where permitted by law;
appears when the UT-79 is installed.)
This item sets a scramble code for communication using the
optional voice scrambler unit. (p. 11)
Scramble code “01” Scramble code “127”
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I 6 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EH Unpacking
( Mounting bracket ............................ereereere aerea.
(2) DC power cable (OPC-355) ......................eeeecerrreceoas
(&reg; Microphone hanger (OPC-562)
(A Mounting bracket knobS ………….….………….….……………rrecese
&copy; Mounting screws (5 x 20) ………..…...…...…..…erccrencereenees
&copy; Mic hanger screws (3.5 x 30)
@) Flat washers (M4) ……………..……..……………csrscsensescasencencarnencennense
Spare rubber cap* (except Italy version) .......................
O
&gt;
O
ZZ
a To AN
€=—
aa 2
&copy;
@
* Attach the rubber cap after attaching the microphone hanger.
E Additional requirements
&copy; For general operation
Marine VHF antenna
* Coaxial cable
Y For DSC operation
* UX-120 DSC UNIT
&amp; For enhanced DSC operation
* GPS receiver with NMEA0183 output for sending posi-
tioning and time data with a distress call.
* OPC-457 NMEA CABLE
&copy; For voice scrambler operation
* UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
Consult with your dealer if you need this function—T his
function is permitted in some countries only.
E Connections
The rear panel for the Italy version
differs slightly from that shown here,
however connections are basically
the same.
ХУ
12 V DC battery
&copy; DSC CONNECTOR (optional OPC-457; through the UX-120)
7-pin plug connects a GPS receiver for transmission of po-
sition data and time.
O Test data out €
&reg; Test data out &copy;
| FONMEAIN&reg;
@NMEAIN &copy;
Acceptable command: GGA
Acceptable format: NMEA0183 ver. 1.5, 2.0 or 2.1
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 6
Insert the cable lug into this
space after removing the screw.
Attach the supplied rubber cap
after tightening the screw.
&copy;
| | to antenna
&lt;A B=
=
speaker
&copy; DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connec-
tor to an external 12 V DC power source.
&copy; ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connec-
tor to the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an
antenna will damage the transceiver.
O EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
&copy; MICROPHONE HANGER |
Connects to the transceiver's casing screw. Resting the mi-
crophone on the hanger automatically selects channel 16.
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22
&copy; CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
EH Mounting the transceiver
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver
allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the fol-
lowing instructions carefully.
e Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws
(M5 x 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and
can support more than 5 kg.
e Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at
90 &deg; to your line of sight when operating it.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at
least 1 meter away from your vessel's magnetic navigation
compass.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display
may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
NOTE FOR SUPPLIED STICKER
When installing an optional UX-120 psc unit:
Attach the WARNING sticker supplied with the UX-120
near the transceiver's front panel so that it is clearly visible
during operation.
NN
DASHBOARD MOUNTING (with optional MB-28)
&laquo;EEE
E Antenna
A key element in the performance of any communication sys-
tem is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the
best places to mount them.
Ш Fuse replacement
Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a
fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down
the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the dam-
aged fuse with a new, rated one.
= Fuse rating: 10 &Agrave;
1)
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 6
Ш Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
= AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or al-
a cohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces.
M Optional unit installations
In order to add the DSC or voice scrambler functions to the
IC-M59, the following optional units must be installed.
UX-120: DSC functions
OPC-457: GPS connection when UX-120 is installed
UT-79: Voice scrambler function
D Turn the transceiver power OFF and disconnect the DC
power cable.
@ Unscrew 4 screws from the rear panel, then remove the
heatsink cover and transceiver cover. (fig. 1)
@ Install the desired unit. (fig. 2 to 4)
@ Replace the transceiver cover and tighten the screws.
* 4 to 6 kg of torque MUST be applied to ensure water resistance.
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&copy; CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Opening the transceiver case
(Fig. 1)
Apply 4 to 6 kg torque
Be careful not to shift
the connector.
when replacing screws.
UT-79 installation (Fig. 2) ES, Attach to its
a original position.
т ОЧ
&copy; Remove the plastic
cover.
@ Pass the cable
through, then
a
tighten the cable TN
nut. di
all
e International channels
E
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST — / II
* U.S.A. channels (for U.K. and Italy versions only)
“Low power only *2Receive only (except DSC transmission)
01 | 156.050 | 160.650 | 11 | 156.550 | 156.550 | 21 | 157.050 | 161.650 | 62 | 156.125 | 160.725 | 72 | 156.625 | 156.625 | 84 | 157.225 | 161.82
02 | 156.100 | 160.700 | 12 | 156.600 | 156.600 | 22 | 157.100 | 161.700 | 63 | 156.175 | 160.775 | 73 | 156.675 | 156.675 | 85 | 157.275 | 161.875
03 | 156.150 | 160.750 | 13 | 156.650 | 156.650 | 23 | 157.150 | 161.750 | 64 | 156.225 | 160.825 | 74 | 156.725 | 156.725 | 86 | 157.325 | 161.925
04 | 156.200 | 160.800 | 14 | 156.700 | 156.700 | 24 | 157.200 | 161.800 | 65 | 156.275 | 160.875 | 77 | 156.875 | 156.875 | 87 | 157.375 | 161.975
05 | 156.250 | 160.850 | 15&deg;! | 156.750 | 156.750 | 25 | 157.250 | 161.850 | 66 | 156.325 | 160.925 | 78 | 156.925 | 161.525 | 88 | 157.425 | 162.025
06 | 156.300 | 156.300 | 16 | 156.800 | 156.800 | 26 | 157.300 | 161.900 | 67 | 156.375 | 156.375 | 79 | 156.975 | 161.575
07 | 156.350 | 160.950 | 17 | 156.850 | 156.850 | 27 | 157.350 | 161.950 | 68 | 156.425 | 156.425 | 80 | 157.025 | 161.625
08 | 156.400 | 156.400 | 18 | 156.900 | 161.500 | 28 | 157.400 | 162.000 | 69 | 156.475 | 156.475 | 81 | 157.075 | 161.675
09 | 156.450 | 156.450 | 19 | 156.950 | 161.550 | 60 | 156.025 | 160.625 | 70? | 156.525 | 156.525 | 82 | 157.125 | 161.725
10 | 156.500 | 156.500 | 20 | 157.000 | 161.600 | 61 | 156.075 | 160.675 | 71 | 156.575 | 156.575 | 83 | 157.175 | 161.775
156.050
156.050
156.550
156.550
156.075
156.07
156.575
156.575
157.175
157.175
156.100
156.100
156.600
156.600
157.050
157.050
156.125
156.125
156.625
156.625
157.225
161.825
156.150
156.150
156.650
156.650
157.100
157.100
156.175
156.175
156.675
156.675
157.225
157.225
156.200
156.200
156.700
156.700
157.150
157.150
156.225
156.225
74
156.725
156.725
| 157.275
161.875
156.250
156.250
15
156.750
156.750
157.200
161.800
156.275
156.275
77
156.875
156.875
157.275
157.275
156.300
156.300
16
156.800
156.800
157.250
161.850
156.325
156.325
78A
156.925
156.925
157.325
161.925
156.350
156.350
17&deg;
156.850
156.850
157.300
161.900
156.375
156.375
79A
156.975
156.975
86A
157.325
157.325
156.400
156.400
18A
156.900
156.900
157.350
161.950
156.425
156.425
80A
157.025
157.025
87
; 157.375
161.975
156.450
156.450
19A
156.950
156.950
157.400
162.000
156.475
156.475
81A
157.075
157.075
87A
157.375
157.375
156.500
156.500
20
157.000
161.600
60A
156.025
156.025
70
156.525
156.525
82A
157.125
157.125
88
157.425
162.025
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*3 Momentarily high power
88A
157.425
157.425
25
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General
* Frequency coverage
* Usable channels
* Mode
* Power supply requirement
* Current drain
(at 13.8 V DC)
* Frequency stability
* Usable temp. range
* Dimensions
* Weight
SPECIFICATIONS
: Transmit 156-157.5 MHz
Receive 156-163 MHz
: All International channels
All U.S.A. channels additionally for
U.K/ Italy versions.
: 16K0G3E, (16K0G2B when
optional DSC is in use)
: 13.8 V DC + 15%
: Transmit
high power 6.0 &Agrave;
low power 1.5A
Receive
standby 350 MA
max. audio output -71.2 A
.+1.5 kHZ
: -20%C to +60%C;
: 140(W)x55(H)x155(D) mm
(projections not included)
: 1.0kg
Transmitter
e Output power
* Modulation system
* Max. frequency deviation:
: Less than —70 dB
: 600 &copy;
* Spurious emissions
* Microphone impedance
Receiver
* Receive system
* Intermediate frequencies :
: 0.32 pV for 20dB SINAD
: 0.32 pV at threshold
: More than 70 dB
e Sensitivity
* Squelch sensitivity
* Adjacent channel
selectivity
* Spurious response
rejection
* Intermodulation rejection
* Audio output power
* Audio output impedance
: High 25 W Low 1W
: Variable reactance phase
modulation
+5.0 kHz
(Mesurment method: ETS300 -162)
: Double conversion
superheterodyne
ist 21.8 MHz 2nd 455 kHz
: More than 70 dB
: More than 68 dB
:2 Wat 10% distortion
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obligation
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MB-28 FLUSH MOUNT SP-5 EXTERNAL
For mounting the IC-M59EURO SPEAKER
to a panel. Available in black A large, external speaker for
or white.
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OPC-457
NMEA CABLE
Allows you to connect NMEA
equipment such as a GPS re-
ceiver.
superior audio output.
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SP-10 EXTERNAL PS-66
SPEAKER DC-DC CONVERTER
A compact, external speaker. Input voltage: 19 to 32 V DC
Features easy installation. Output voltage: 13.6 V DC
&copy; INTERNAL UNITS
* UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
Provides private communications. Analog-type voice scram-
bling unit with 128 scramble codes available. Usable only
where permitted by low.
* UX-120 DSC UNIT
When the UX-120 is installed, the transceiver conforms to
GMDSS class-F for marine digital communications.
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