Icom IC-M422 Instruction Manual

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling
on Channel 70.
NOTE
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the transceiver.
To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in
such a location as to be readily seen from the operating con-
trols of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the cho-
sen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
(p. 36)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
STICKER
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70)
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. While lifting up the key cover, push and hold
[DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps
change to one long beep.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment on Channel 70 from a
coast station.
• After the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is
automatically selected.
3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate
information as listed above.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel)
3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-
digit DSC ID if you have one).
4. “LOCATED AT ...............” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
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Icom IC-M422 Specifications

General

Type	Radio microphone
Volume control	-
Noise reduction	Yes
Microphone sensitivity	12 dB
Microphone input impedance	50 Ω
Product color	White
Display type	LCD
Connectivity technology	Wired
Power consumption (typical)	4.5 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	193.3 mm
Width	164 mm
Height	78 mm
Microphone weight	1072 g