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Icom IC-M411 User Manual

Icom IC-M411
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
New2001
iM411
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Icom IC-M411 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMarine VHF Transceiver
Frequency Range156.000 - 163.425 MHz
Output Power25 W / 1 W
Waterproof RatingIPX7
Weight1.1 kg
ModulationFM (16K0G3E)
Current Consumption1.5 A
Power Supply13.8V DC ±15%

Summary

Foreword

Important Information

Explicit Definitions

Defines terms like WARNING!, CAUTION, and NOTE for user safety and equipment care.

Emergency Procedures

Distress Calls via Channel 16

Step-by-step procedure for making a distress call using Channel 16.

Distress Calls via Digital Selective Calling

Procedure for initiating a distress call using Digital Selective Calling on Channel 70.

Installation Note

Guidance on installing the equipment to respect electromagnetic field exposure limits.

Declaration of Conformity

Precautions

Operating Rules

Priorities

Rules concerning priorities, safety, and distress calls, emphasizing Channel 16 monitoring.

Privacy

Guidelines on information privacy and prohibitions against indecent or profane language.

Radio Licenses

Requirements for obtaining a Ship Station License and an Operator's License.

Panel Description

Front Panel Controls

Details the operation of buttons like Power, Squelch, Distress, Enter, Clear, Scan/Tag, and Channel Up/Down keys.

Microphone Controls

Explains the functions of the Push-to-Talk (PTT), Channel Up/Down, and Transmit Power (HI/LO) buttons on the microphone.

Function Display Indicators

Explains the various indicators and readouts on the transceiver's LCD display, such as BUSY, CALL, GPS, and DSC indicators.

Basic Operation

Channel Selection

How to select operating channels, including the distress channel (16) and call channels.

International Channels

Details on pre-programmed international channels available for the IC-M411.

USA Channels

Details on pre-programmed USA channels, specifically for the UK version.

ATIS and DSC Channels

Details on ATIS and DSC channels for Holland and FRG versions.

Receiving and Transmitting

Step-by-step guide on how to receive signals and transmit messages using the transceiver.

Call Channel Programming

Instructions on how to program the call channel for quick access within each channel group.

Channel Comments

How to label memory channels with alphanumeric comments for easy identification.

Microphone Lock Function

How to enable or disable the microphone lock function to prevent accidental changes.

AquaQuake Water Draining Function

Explanation of the AquaQuake water draining feature to clear water from the speaker grill.

Display Backlight

How to adjust the display and key backlight brightness for visibility in low light conditions.

Scan Operation

Scan Types

Explanation of the two scan types: Priority scan and Normal scan.

Setting TAG Channels

How to add or clear TAG channels to customize scanning behavior.

Starting a Scan

Steps required to initiate a scan operation, including setting scan type and resume timer.

Dualwatch/Tri-Watch

Description

Explanation of Dualwatch and Tri-watch monitoring functions for Channel 16 and call channels.

Operation

How to select, start, and cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch monitoring modes.

DSC Operation

MMSI Code Programming

Procedure for programming the 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) code.

MMSI Code Check

How to check the programmed 9-digit MMSI code for the DSC self ID.

DSC Address ID

Procedure for programming and naming up to 100 DSC address IDs.

Deleting Address ID

How to delete a programmed individual DSC address ID from the transceiver.

Programming Group ID

Procedure for programming Group DSC IDs, which are used for group communication.

Deleting Group ID

How to delete a programmed Group DSC ID from the transceiver's memory.

Position and Time Programming

Manual input of ship's position and UTC time data for distress calls if GPS is not connected.

Position Indication

How the transceiver displays current position data received from a compatible GPS receiver.

Distress Call

Procedure for making an emergency distress call when immediate assistance is needed.

Regular Call

Procedure for making a distress call with a specified nature of distress.

Distress Call (Continued)

Setting position and time information for a distress call and automatic repetition.

Transmitting DSC Calls

General guide to transmitting various types of DSC calls to other vessels.

Transmitting an Individual Call

How to send a DSC signal to a specific ship by selecting a programmed address.

Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement

How to transmit an acknowledgment ('Able' or 'Unable to comply') for an individual DSC call.

Transmitting a Group Call

How to send a DSC signal to a specific group of vessels.

Transmitting an All Ships Call

How to send a DSC message to all ships within range using Channel 70.

Transmitting a Position Request Call

How to send a DSC call requesting a ship's current position.

Receiving DSC Calls

General guide to receiving various types of DSC calls and associated actions.

Receiving a Distress Call

Actions to take upon receiving a DSC distress call, including alarms and channel selection.

Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement

Actions upon receiving a DSC distress acknowledgment call for another ship.

Receiving a Distress Relay Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC distress relay call and associated alarms.

Receiving an Individual Call

Actions upon receiving an individual DSC call and options to reply or ignore.

Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement

Actions upon receiving a DSC distress relay acknowledgment call.

Receiving a Group Call

Actions upon receiving a group DSC call and options to reply or ignore.

Receiving an All Ships Call

Actions upon receiving an All Ships DSC call, including monitoring Channel 16.

Receiving a Geographical Area Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC call for a specific geographical area.

Receiving a Position Request Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC position request call from another vessel.

Receiving a Polling Request Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC polling request call from another vessel.

Receiving a Position Reply Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC position reply call, displaying location data.

Receiving a Polling Reply Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC polling reply call from another vessel.

Receiving a Test Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC test call and options to reply or ignore.

Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call

Actions upon receiving a DSC test acknowledgment call.

Received Messages

Overview of how the transceiver automatically stores and accesses DSC messages.

Distress Message Log

How to access stored distress messages from the DSC log.

Other Message Log

How to access other stored DSC messages (non-distress) from the log.

Automatic Acknowledgement

Setting the automatic acknowledgment function ON or OFF for DSC requests.

Offset Time Setting

Setting the offset time from UTC for local time display.

Set Mode

Set Mode Programming

How to enter and configure various transceiver settings via the Set Mode.

Set Mode Items Overview

Overview of the available customizable settings accessible through Set Mode.

Scan Type Selection

Selecting between Normal scan and Priority scan modes.

Scan Resume Timer

Setting the scan resume timer to pause or continue scanning after signal reception.

Dual/Tri-watch Selection

Selecting between Dualwatch and Tri-watch monitoring modes.

Operation Beep Settings

Enabling or disabling operation beep tones for silent or audible feedback.

LCD Backlight Adjustment

Adjusting the LCD backlight brightness levels for better visibility.

LCD Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the LCD contrast levels to optimize screen readability.

AF Level Adjustment

Adjusting the audio frequency (AF) level via the volume control.

Favorite Channel Function

Enabling or disabling the favorite channel function for quick channel access.

Connections and Maintenance

Connections Overview

Description of various connectors on the transceiver and their purposes.

Antenna Considerations

Importance of the antenna for communication system performance and mounting advice.

Fuse Replacement

Procedure for replacing the fuse in the DC power cable if the transceiver malfunctions.

Cleaning Instructions

Guidelines for cleaning the transceiver and microphone using a soft, dry cloth.

Supplied Accessories

List of accessories provided with the transceiver, including mounting hardware.

Mounting the Transceiver

Instructions for securely mounting the transceiver using the supplied bracket.

Optional MB-69 Flush Mount Installation

Instructions for installing the optional MB-69 flush mount kit for panel mounting.

Troubleshooting

Specifications and Options

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications of the IC-M411 transceiver.

General Specifications

General technical details including frequency coverage, mode, and power requirements.

Transmitter Specifications

Specifications related to the transmitter's output power, modulation, and emissions.

Receiver Specifications

Specifications related to the receiver's sensitivity, squelch, and audio output.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the transceiver, including width, height, and depth.

Optional Accessories

Information regarding optional accessories available for the transceiver, such as the MB-69 mount.

Channel List

International Channels

List of international marine radio channels with their transmit and receive frequencies.

USA Channels

List of USA marine radio channels and frequencies (for UK version only).

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