iM401EURO INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Icom

1 INSTRUCTION MANUALiM401 EUROVHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER0 IC-M401 EURO_ (2).qxd 11:16 AM Page a (1,1)If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels andthe Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel , transmit your distress call using digital selective calling onChannel 70 (the optional DS-100 (#02) must be installed).USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch 70)(DS-100 DSC CONTROLLER is required)DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. Push and hold [DISTRESS] on the DS-100for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beepschange to one long Wait for an acknowledgment from a coaststation.

2 Channel 16 is automatically Push and hold [PTT], then transmit theappropriate information as at CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE1. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY. 2. THIS IS .. (name of vessel)3. Your call sign or other indication of thevessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one).4. LOCATED AT .. (your position)5. The nature of the distress and Any other information which might facilitatethe CASE OF EMERGENCYiVersions of the IC-M401 EURO which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the es-sential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC.

3 This warn-ing symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject tolicensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or thecorrect programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing , icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany,France, Spain, Russia and/or other IC-M401 EURO_ (2).qxd 11:16 AM Page b (1,1)iiTABLE OF CONTENTSINSTALLATION NOTESThe installation of this equipment should bemade in such a manner as to respect the ECrecommended electromagnetic field expo-sure limits (1999/519/EC).

4 The maximum RF power available from thisdevice is 25 watts. The antenna should beinstalled as high as possible for maximum ef-ficiency and that this installation heightshould be at least 5 meters above ground (oraccessible) level. In the case where an an-tenna cannot be installed at a reasonableheight, then the transmitter should neither becontinuously operated for long periods if anyperson is within 5 meters of the antenna, noroperated at all if any person is touching all cases any possible risk depends on thetransmitter being activated for long periods.

5 (actual recommendation limits are specifiedas an average of 6 minutes) Normally thetransmitter is not active for long periods oftime. Some radio licenses will require that atimer circuit automatically cuts the transmit-ter after 1 2 minutes some types of transmitter, SSB,CW, AM, etc. have a lower average outputpower and the perceived risk is even OPERATING RULES .. 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION .. 2 4 Panel description .. 2 Function display .. 3 Microphone .. 43 BASIC OPERATION.

6 6 9 Channel selection .. 6 Receiving and transmitting .. 8 Call channel programming .. 9 Memory channel names .. 94 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH .. 10 11 Description .. 10 Operation .. 105 SCAN OPERATION .. 12 13 Scan types .. 12 Setting tag channels .. 13 Starting a scan .. 136 SET MODE .. 14 15 Set mode programming .. 14 Set mode items .. 157 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .. 16 20 Unpacking .. 16 Antenna .. 16 Fuse replacement .. 16 Cleaning .. 16 Connections.

7 17 Mounting the transceiver .. 18 Dimensions .. 208 TROUBLESHOOTING .. 229 CHANNEL LIST .. 2310 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .. 24 Specifications .. 24 Options .. 24MB-69 TEMPLATE0 IC-M401 EURO_ (2).qxd 11:16 AM Page c (1,1)iiiREAD ALL instructions carefully and completelybefore using the THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in- struction MANUAL contains important operating instructions forthe ! NEVER connect the transceiver to an ACoutlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an connect the transceiver to a power source of morethan 16 V DC or using reverse polarity.

8 This will ruin the cut the DC power cable between the DC plug andfuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,the transceiver may be place the transceiver where normal operation of thevessel may be hindered or where it could cause bodily transceiver at least 1 m away from the ship s nav-igation NOTuse or place the transceiver in areas with temper-atures below 20 C or above +60 C or, in areas subject to di-rect sunlight, such as the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-cohol when cleaning, as they may damage the CAREFUL!

9 The transceiver rear panel will becomehot when operating continuously for long the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertentuse by exposure to salt water, clean the transceiver thoroughlywith fresh water to avoid corrosion. Do not pour water on the transceiver under the water tap IC-M401 EURO_ (2).qxd 11:16 AM Page d (1,1)11 OPERATING RULESPRIORITIES Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities andkeep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress callstake priority over all others.

10 You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operatingon another channel. False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and pun-ishable by Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-fully be used in any way. Indecent or profane language is LICENSES(1) SHIP STATION LICENSEYou must have a current radio station license before using thetransceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is through your dealer or the appropriate governmentagency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application.