Icom IM402A Commandmic HM-127OPTION, Panel description, Front and side keys, IC-M402A only

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11 COMMANDMIC® HM-127OPTION

(IC-M402A only)

Panel description

The optional HM-127 remotely controls the IC-M402A and provides an optional Intercom function.

DFront and side keys

Top keys

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q PTT SWITCH [PTT] (pgs. 8, 43)

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

wCHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]

Push either key to change the operating channel, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 8, 30, 43, 47)

Push either key to adjust audio level or noise squelch level after [VOL] or [SQL] is pushed, respectively. (pgs. 8, 43)

Push either key to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight after [VOL• DIM ] is pushed for 1 sec. (p. 45)

Checks tag channels or changes scanning direction dur- ing scan. (pgs. 13, 46)

e CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16•9]

Selects Channel 16 when pushed. (pgs. 6, 42)

Selects call channel when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 6, 42)

• “CALL” appears when call channel is selected.

Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming con- dition when call channel is selected. (pgs. 9, 44)

While pushing [CH/WX• DW U/I/C], enters channel com- ments programming condition. (pgs. 10, 48)

Enters Set mode when pushed while turning power ON. (pgs. 30, 47)

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Contents IM402A Personal injury, fire or electric shock May occurEquipment damage may occur Case of Emergency Determining MPE Radius IiiTable of Contents Precaution IC-M402A onlyRestricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license Operating RulesRadio license for boaters U.S.A. only Panel Description Front panelChannel UP/DOWN Keys Y/ZU/I/C DSC/INTERCOM KEY DscicFunction display 2CHANNEL Group Indicator p PTT Switch PTTTransmit Power KEY HI/LO MicrophoneBasic Operation Channel selectionChannel Channel 9 Call channelPush Y or Z to select a channel S.A.,Canadian and international channelsWeather channels Receiving and transmitting Call channel programming Channel comments Microphone lock functionDisplay backlighting DUAL, push 169 to edit the channel commentDUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH DescriptionOperation Call channelScan Operation Scan typesSetting tag channels To cancel the tag channel setting, push Scantag for 1 secClearing or setting all tagged channels Starting a scanMmsi code check DSC OperationMmsi code programming Push Dscic to program and exit the DSC menu DSC individual IDProgramming Address ID/Group ID Push Dscic to delete the address ID and exit the DSC menu Position indicationDeleting Address ID/Group ID Distress call Scrolls Distress alert containsPush Dscic to transmit the Individual call Transmitting DSC callsTransmitting Individual call Scrolls Push Y or Z to select the acknowledgement or Transmitting Individual acknowledgementPush Y or Z to select Push Dscic Calling station automatically when is selected Transmitting Group callChannel 70 is selected and appears Transmitting All Ships call Push Dscic to transmit the All Ships callTransmitting Position Request call Transmitting Position Report call Push Dscic to transmit the Position Report callReceiving DSC calls Receiving a Distress callReceiving a Distress acknowledgement Receiving a Distress Relay callReceiving an Individual call Receiving a Group callReceiving an All Ships call Receiving a Geographical Area callReceiving a Position Request call Receiving a Position Request Reply callReceiving a Position Report call Receiving a Position Report Reply callIntercom operation IC-M402APush and hold Dscic again to call up IC-M402A callerSET Mode Set mode programmingSet mode operation PushSET mode items Scan resume timerScan type Weather alertDSC watch Beep toneLCD contrast Automatic acknowledgementConnections and Maintenance Supplied accessoriesFuse replacement CleaningConnections Optional MB-92 attachment Using the supplied mounting bracketMounting the transceiver Optional MB-69 installation Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionCommandmic HM-127OPTION PTT Switch PTT pgsPanel description Front and side keysSQUELCH/MONITOR/LOCK KEY Sqlmoni L CHANNEL/DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH KEY CH/WX DW U/I/CATTENUATOR/INTERCOM/SCRAMBLER KEY LO/DX IC SCR Top keys Volume Indicator p Squelch Indicator pChannel Comment Indicator Scan Indicator pgsCall channel S.A., International and Canadian channelsPush CH/WX DW U/I/C to select a regular channel Channel groupPush Y/Z to select the desired channel Turn power on Set output powerPush H/L to select the output power, if necessary Activating the All key lock function Lock functionsActivating the Lock function Push Y/Z to adjust the backlight level To cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push CH/WX DW U/I/C againMonitor function Push Y or Z to select the desired channelTo stop the scan, push Scan TAG To cancel the tag channel setting, push Scan TAG for 1 secPush Scan TAG to start Priority or Normal scan Entering Set mode Turn power OFF While pushing 169, turn power onPush Y/Z to adjust to a suitable LCD contrast Beep toneIntercom operation Channel comments Intercom beep functionConnection cable OPC-1000 6 m 20 ft HM-127 supplied accessoriesAccessories included with the HM-127 Qty Installation Completed installation should look like thisMm 3⁄32˝ Channel List Channel number Frequency MHz USA INT can Transmit ReceiveSpecifications SpecificationsGeneral ReceiverDimensions 24 to 27 d 15 16 to 11 Cut here Template153 6 1 139 5 15 Page Compact, external speaker. Features easy installation OptionsFor mounting the transceiver to a panel Large, external speaker for superior audio outputKamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

IM402A, IM402SA specifications

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