Icom IC-M505 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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10 TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION	REF.
The transceiver does	• Bad connection to the power supply.	• Check the connection to the transceiver.	p. 58
not turn ON.

No sound from speaker.	• Squelch level is too high.	• Set [SQL] to the threshold point.	p. 8
	• Volume level is too low.	• Set [VOL] to a suitable level.	p. 8
	• Speaker has been exposed to water.	• Drain water from the speaker.	—

Transmitting is impossi-	• Some channels are programmed for low	• Change channels.	pgs. 6,
ble, or high power can	power or receive only in regulations.		7, 69, 70
not be selected.	• The output power is set to low.	• Push [H/L] to select high power.	p. 8

Scan does not start.	• TAG channel is not programmed.	• Set the desired channels as TAG channels.	p. 13

No beeps.	• Beep tones are turned OFF.	• Turn the beep tone ON in Set mode.	p. 56
	• The squelch is open.	• Set [SQL] to the threshold point.	p. 8

Distress call cannot be	• MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not pro-	• Program the MMSI (DSC self ID) code.	p. 15
transmitted.	grammed.

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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 display1POSITION Indicator 2SCAN 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 NELOptional voice scrambler operation Activating the scrambler Programming scrambler codesPush Channelenter Scan Operation Scan typesPriority Scan Normal ScanSetting TAG channels Clearing or setting all tagged 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 nameDeleting Individual ID Rotate Channel to select Delindv ID, push ChannelenterRotate Channel to select the desired ID name for deleting Programming Group ID Rotate Channel to select AddGroup ID, push ChannelenterRotate 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 indicationDistress call Simple 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 an individual call Receiving a group callReceiving an all ships call Receiving a geographical area call Receiving a position request 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- NelenterDSC Set mode No offset time defaultRotate Channel to select Offset Time, push Channelenter Automatic acknowledgement Rotate Channel to select Auto ACK, push ChannelenterPush Channelenter to set the condition Nmea Output Rotate Channel to select Nmea Output, push ChannelenterPush IC to enter Intercom mode Other FunctionsIntercom 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 frequencyRadio power Scrambler typeScrambler code Connections and Maintenance ConnectionsFuse replacement Supplied accessoriesAntenna Microphone hangerUsing the supplied mounting bracket Mounting the transceiverMB-75 installation Tighten the end bolts on the clamps rotate clockwise soThat 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 TransmitterDimensions OptionsFor mounting the transceiver to a panel Channel List International channels†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