Icom DS-100 instruction manual Foreword, Explicit Definitions, Features, Installation Notes

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 DSC CONTROLLER is designed and built with Icom’s superior tech- nology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the controller.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-

struction manual contains important operating instructions for the DS-100.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD	DEFINITION
RWARNING	Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
	shock may occur.
CAUTION	Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE	If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
	of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

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FEATURES

☞Class D DSC terminal

The DS-100VHF DSC CONTROLLER is designed as a ‘Class D DSC terminal unit’ for the IC-M501EUROVHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER.

☞Self ID indication

The DS-100 does not function when there is no ID is pro- grammed. Therefore, the ID code should be checked in the Set-up menu.

INSTALLATION NOTES

In all cases, any possible risk of injury depends on the trans- mitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommenda- tion limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some radio licences will require that a timer circuit automatically turn the transmitter off after 1 – 2 minutes etc.