Icom IC-M502 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM502
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Icom IC-M502 Specifications

General

Brand	Icom
Model	IC-M502
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

Panel Description

Front Panel Controls

Identifies and explains main controls on the transceiver.

Basic Operation

Channel Selection

Receiving and Transmitting

Steps for receiving signals and transmitting messages.

Dual Watch/Tri-Watch Operation

Description and Operation

Scan Operations

Setting Tag Channels and Starting a Scan

How to add/remove channels for scanning and initiate scan modes.

DSC Operation

MMSI Code Programming

How to program the 9-digit MMSI code.

Position and Time Programming

How to manually input position and time data.

Position Indication

Distress Call Procedures

How to transmit a distress call and set information.

Transmitting DSC Calls

How to send individual, all ships, and position request calls.

Transmitting Position Reply Calls

How to respond to a position request call.

Setting Distress Information

DSC Individual ID Management

Receiving DSC Calls

How to receive and respond to various DSC alerts and messages.

Troubleshooting

Specifications and Options

Specifications

Technical details and performance characteristics of the transceiver.

HM-127 Remote-Control Microphone

Panel Description and Controls

Installation and Operation

Set Mode Programming

Intercom and Channel Name Operations