7 OTHER FUNCTIONS

Intercom operation

The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMIC III™ is required for Intercom operation.

Connect an optional command microphone as described on p. 63.

Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation.

The received signal is muted during Intercom operation.

ePush and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level into the microphone.

TALK” or “LISTEN”* appears on the caller or listener function display.

To adjust the IC-M505’s speaker output level, rotate [VOL].

To adjust the HM-162E’s speaker output level, rotate [SELEC- TOR] after pushing [VOL] on the HM-162E.

q Push [IC] to enter Intercom mode.

• The optional command microphone power is automatically

INTERCOM TALK

INTERCOM LISTEN

turned ON, even if the power is OFF.

Push

INTERCOM

IC-M505/HM-162E

wPush and hold [IC] for 1 sec. again to call up the optional command microphone side.

The transceiver and the optional command microphone emit call beeps.

HM-162E (listener)

IC-M505 (caller)

rAfter releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through the speaker.

tTo return to the normal operation, push [IC] momentarily.

[16•C] and [DISTRESS] keys are also available.

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Icom IC-M505 instruction manual Other Functions, Intercom operation, Push IC to enter Intercom mode