Icom IC-M505 instruction manual Distress call, Simple call, After 2 sec. Wait ACK

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■Distress call

A distress call should be transmitted, if in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires imme- diate assistance.

NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR

SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY.

A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED.

DSimple call

qConﬁrm no distress call is being received.

wWhile lifting up the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call.

•Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the distress call is transmitted.

•When no GPS is connected, input your position and UTC time, if possible.

•While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks.

Distress Call

Push for 5 sec.

DSC OPERATION 6

eAfter transmitting the distress call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.

•The distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.

•After 2 sec., the transceiver is set to Channel 16 automatically.

Distress	Call		6
TX Complete
Now Waiting	for	ACK

<CLR˘Cancel ACK>

25W INT

TAG

After 2 sec. Wait ACK

<CLR˘

Cancel ACK> CALLING

rAfter receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the mi- crophone.

25W INT

TAG

Received

DistressACK

<Osaka Bay

<CLR˘

Beep Off> CALLING

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Contents IM505 May occur Word DefinitionEquipment damage may occur Personal injury, ﬁre or electric shockCase of Emergency Iii DOCTable of Contents Precautions Ship Station License Operating RulesOPERATOR’S License Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the licenseFront panel Panel Description2TRANSMIT Power KEY H/L Function display 0TIME Zone IndicatorMicrophone 1POSITION Indicator2SCAN Indicator Channel selection Basic OperationChannel Call channelAtis and DSC channels International channelsThere are pre-programmed 57 international channels for IC-M505Receiving and transmitting Push H/L to select the output power if necessaryCall channel programming Microphone Lock function Channel commentsDisplay backlight NELPush Channelenter Optional voice scrambler operationActivating the scrambler Programming scrambler codes Scan types Scan OperationPriority Scan Normal ScanStarting a scan Setting TAG channelsClearing or setting all tagged channels Description DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCHOperation DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SimulationMmsi code programming DSC OperationRotate Channel to select Mmsi Check, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to set the speciﬁc 9-digit Mmsi codeCheck the 9-digit Mmsi DSC self ID code Mmsi code checkProgramming Individual ID DSC address IDRotate Channel to select AddINDV ID, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to set the individual ID and ID nameRotate Channel to select the desired ID name for deleting Deleting Individual IDRotate Channel to select Delindv ID, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to set the group ID and ID name Programming Group IDRotate Channel to select AddGroup ID, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to select DELGroup ID, push Channelenter Deleting Group IDPosition and time programming GPS information indication Position and time indicationAfter 2 sec. Wait ACK Distress callSimple call Regular call Distress alert contains defaultPush Distress for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call Transmitting an individual call Transmitting DSC callsPush Channelenter to transmit the individual call Transmitting an individual acknowledgement Transmitting a group call Push Channelenter to transmit the group call Push Channelenter to transmit the all ships call Transmitting an 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 Push Channelenter to transmit the polling request call Transmitting a 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 a distress call Receiving DSC callsReceiving a distress acknowledgement Receiving a distress relay callReceiving an all ships call Receiving an individual callReceiving a group call Receiving a position report call Receiving a geographical area callReceiving a position request call Receiving a position request reply call Receiving a polling request callReceiving a position report reply call Receiving a polling request reply callDistress message Received messagesRotate Channel to select Distress, push CHAN- Nelenter Rotate Channel to scroll the messageRotate Channel to select Other, push CHAN- Nelenter Other messagesRotate Channel to select Offset Time, push Channelenter DSC Set modeNo offset time default Push Channelenter to set the condition Automatic acknowledgementRotate Channel to select Auto ACK, push Channelenter Rotate Channel to select Nmea Output, push Channelenter Nmea OutputIntercom operation Push IC to enter Intercom modeOther Functions Deck or tower via an external speaker or hailer speaker Able RX Speaker functionHailer operation Push Hailrx to enter hailer modeUnderway Automatic foghorn functionStop SailSelected foghorn Set mode programming SET ModeSet mode items Scan resume timerBeep tone Dual/Tri-watchLCD contrast Automatic foghorn frequencyScrambler code Radio powerScrambler type Connections Connections and MaintenanceSupplied accessories Fuse replacementAntenna Microphone hangerMounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracketThat the clamps press firmly against the inside MB-75 installationTighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate clockwise so UT-112/UT-98 installation Return the cables and screws to the original position HM-162E installationCompleted installation should look like this Gasket Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingSpeciﬁcations Specifications and OptionsGeneral Receiver TransmitterFor mounting the transceiver to a panel DimensionsOptions †Receive only Channel ListInternational channels Channel List 165 146 R12 Max Template92.4 110 29.5 to 31.5 d Cut here Unit mmPage Memo Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Intended Country of Use