Icom IC-M505 instruction manual Channel comments, Microphone Lock function, Display backlight, Nel

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3 BASIC OPERATION

■Channel comments

Memory channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters.

Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (/ . –) and space can be used.

qSelect the desired channel.

• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.

w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [16•C] to edit the

	channel comment.	25W INT
	• A cursor and the first char-	25W INT
	• A cursor and the first char-
	acter start blinking alter-	TAG
	acter start blinking alter-
	nately.
	e Select the desired charac-	34°34.506N
	e Select the desired charac-	123°23.236W
	ter by rotating [CHAN-	123°23.236W

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	NEL].

•Push [16•C] or [DIAL•DUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.

rRepeat step e to input all characters.

tPush [CHANNEL•ENTER] to input and set the comment.

•Push [CLR] to cancel.

•The cursor and the character stop blinking.

yRepeat steps q to t to program other channel com- ments, if desired.

■Microphone Lock function

The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac- cidental channel changes and function access.

➥While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON to toggle the Lock function ON and OFF.

[Y]/[Z]

[HI/LO]

■Display backlight

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil- ity under low light conditions.

➥While pushing and holding [H/L], rotate [CHANNEL] to ad- just the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.

•The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.

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Contents IM505 Word Definition May occurEquipment damage may occur Personal injury, ﬁre or electric shockCase of Emergency DOC IiiTable of Contents Precautions Operating Rules Ship Station LicenseOPERATOR’S License Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the licensePanel Description Front panel2TRANSMIT Power KEY H/L 0TIME Zone Indicator Function display2SCAN Indicator 1POSITION IndicatorMicrophone Basic Operation Channel selectionChannel Call channelInternational channels Atis and DSC channelsThere are pre-programmed 57 international channels for IC-M505Push H/L to select the output power if necessary Receiving and transmittingCall channel programming Channel comments Microphone Lock functionDisplay backlight NELActivating the scrambler Programming scrambler codes Optional voice scrambler operationPush Channelenter Scan Operation Scan typesPriority Scan Normal ScanClearing or setting all tagged channels Setting TAG channelsStarting a scan DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH DescriptionOperation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SimulationDSC Operation Mmsi code programmingRotate Channel to select Mmsi Check, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to set the speciﬁc 9-digit Mmsi codeMmsi code check Check the 9-digit Mmsi DSC self ID codeDSC address ID Programming Individual IDRotate Channel to select AddINDV ID, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to set the individual ID and ID nameRotate Channel to select Delindv ID, push Channelenter Deleting Individual IDRotate Channel to select the desired ID name for deleting Rotate Channel to select AddGroup ID, push Channelenter Programming Group IDRotate Channel to set the group ID and ID name Deleting Group ID Rotate Channel to select DELGroup ID, push ChannelenterPosition and time programming Position and time indication GPS information indicationSimple call Distress callAfter 2 sec. Wait ACK Distress alert contains default Regular callPush Distress for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call Transmitting DSC calls Transmitting an individual callPush Channelenter to transmit the individual call Transmitting an individual acknowledgement Transmitting a group call Push Channelenter to transmit the group call Transmitting an all ships call Push Channelenter to transmit the all ships callTransmitting a position request call Push Channelenter to transmit the position request call Transmitting a position report call Push Channelenter to transmit the position report call Transmitting a polling request call Push Channelenter to transmit the polling request callTransmitting a position request reply call DSC Menu Position Reply Ready CLR˘Exit / ENT˘OK Transmitting a position report reply call Transmitting a polling request reply call Receiving DSC calls Receiving a distress callReceiving a distress acknowledgement Receiving a distress relay callReceiving a group call Receiving an individual callReceiving an all ships call Receiving a position request call Receiving a geographical area callReceiving a position report call Receiving a polling request call Receiving a position request reply callReceiving a position report reply call Receiving a polling request reply callReceived messages Distress messageRotate Channel to select Distress, push CHAN- Nelenter Rotate Channel to scroll the messageOther messages Rotate Channel to select Other, push CHAN- NelenterNo offset time default DSC Set modeRotate Channel to select Offset Time, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to select Auto ACK, push Channelenter Automatic acknowledgementPush Channelenter to set the condition Nmea Output Rotate Channel to select Nmea Output, push ChannelenterOther Functions Push IC to enter Intercom modeIntercom operation RX Speaker function Deck or tower via an external speaker or hailer speaker AblePush Hailrx to enter hailer mode Hailer operationAutomatic foghorn function UnderwayStop SailSelected foghorn SET Mode Set mode programmingSet mode items Scan resume timerDual/Tri-watch Beep toneLCD contrast Automatic foghorn frequencyScrambler type Radio powerScrambler code Connections and Maintenance ConnectionsFuse replacement Supplied accessoriesAntenna Microphone hangerUsing the supplied mounting bracket Mounting the transceiverTighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate clockwise so MB-75 installationThat the clamps press firmly against the inside UT-112/UT-98 installation HM-162E installation Return the cables and screws to the original positionCompleted installation should look like this Gasket Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionSpecifications and Options SpeciﬁcationsGeneral Receiver TransmitterOptions DimensionsFor mounting the transceiver to a panel International channels Channel List†Receive only Channel List Template 165 146 R12 Max92.4 110 29.5 to 31.5 d Cut here Unit mmPage Memo Intended Country of Use Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan