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Icom IC-M92D User Manual

Icom IC-M92D
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iM92D
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.

Table of Contents

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Icom IC-M92D Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHandheld VHF Marine Transceiver
DisplayLCD
Battery TypeLi-ion
Frequency Range (Rx)156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Output Power5W / 1W
Waterproof RatingIPX7 (1 meter depth for 30 minutes)
GPS FunctionalityIntegrated GPS receiver
DSCYes

Summary

Emergency Procedures

Distress Call Procedures

Steps for initiating distress calls via Channel 16 and DSC.

Transceiver Care Recommendations

Cleaning After Saltwater Exposure

Instructions for cleaning the transceiver with fresh water after saltwater contact.

Introduction and Important Information

Foreword

Introduction to the Icom IC-M92D VHF Marine Transceiver.

Explicit Definitions of Terms

Explanation of warning, caution, and note terminology.

Transceiver Features Overview

Summary of the transceiver's key capabilities and functions.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

General Safety Guidelines

Crucial warnings and cautions for operating the transceiver safely.

FCC Compliance Information

FCC Part 15 Compliance for Radiators

Information regarding compliance with FCC rules for unintentional radiators.

Operating Rules and Regulations

Priorities, Privacy, and Radio Licenses

Rules for channel priorities, privacy, and obtaining necessary radio licenses.

Supplied Accessories and Attachment Guide

Included Accessories and Their Use

Details on accessories like handstrap, battery pack, and belt clip.

Antenna and Belt Clip Attachment

Instructions for attaching the flexible antenna and belt clip.

Battery Pack Handling

Battery Pack Removal and Attachment Precautions

Guidelines for safely removing and attaching the battery pack.

3 Panel Description

Front, Top, Side, and Rear Panel Layout

Identification and function of the transceiver's external controls and indicators.

Transceiver Display Information

Function Display Elements and Indicators

Explanation of icons, readouts, and status indicators on the transceiver's function display.

Detailed Indicator Explanations

Key, Time, Position, Scan, and Battery Indicators

Detailed descriptions of various indicators such as KEY, TIME ZONE, POSITION, SCAN, and BATTERY.

4 Preparation and Setup

MMSI Code Programming and Verification

Procedure for programming and verifying the MMSI code on the transceiver.

5 Basic Transceiver Operation

Channel Selection and Monitoring

How to select channels, including Channel 16 and call channels.

Channel and Weather Settings

Channel Group Selection

Guide to choosing different channel groups based on operating area.

Weather Channel Monitoring and Alerts

Instructions for selecting weather channels and setting up weather alerts.

Receiving and Transmitting Calls

Basic Transmit and Receive Operations

How to transmit and receive calls, including volume and squelch adjustments.

Advanced Operation Controls

Call Channel Configuration

Steps to program and adjust call channels for quick recall.

Volume and Squelch Level Adjustment

Procedures for setting optimal volume and squelch levels.

Volume Control Functions

Volume Loud and Mute Functions

How to temporarily activate volume loud and mute features.

Operational Feature Controls

Lock, Monitor, and AquaQuake Functions

Using the key lock, monitor function, and AquaQuake water draining.

Channel Management for Scanning

Setting TAG Channels for Scanning

Adding or clearing TAG channels to customize scanning.

Customizing Channel Names

Procedure for labeling channels with alphanumeric names.

Display and Backlight Settings

Setting Transceiver Backlight Brightness

How to adjust the brightness level of the transceiver's display and keys.

6 Scan Operation Modes

Understanding Scan Types

Explanation of Priority and Normal scan modes for signal detection.

Initiating and Managing Scans

Starting and Controlling Scans

Steps to start, stop, and manage scanning operations on the transceiver.

7 Dualwatch and Tri-watch Modes

Mode Description

How Dualwatch and Tri-watch functions monitor channels simultaneously.

Mode Operation

Steps to activate and use Dualwatch and Tri-watch modes.

8 DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Operation

DSC Address ID Management

Programming and managing individual and group DSC addresses.

DSC Group ID Management

Programming and Naming Group DSC IDs

Procedure for programming and naming group DSC addresses.

Managing DSC IDs

Deleting Individual and Group IDs

How to remove programmed individual and group DSC IDs.

Position and Time Data Programming

Manual Programming of Position and UTC

Guide to manually inputting ship's position and UTC time.

Distress Call Procedures

Initiating a Simple Distress Call

Step-by-step guide to making a distress call on Channel 16.

Distress Cancel Call Procedures

Procedure for Distress Cancel Calls

How to transmit a distress cancel call after sending an alert.

Regular DSC Call Types

Transmitting Distress Calls with Nature of Distress

How to select and transmit distress calls with specific nature of distress.

Transmitting DSC Calls

Transmitting Individual DSC Calls

Guide to sending a DSC signal to a specific station.

Individual Call Transmission Details

Selecting Intership Channels for Individual Calls

Choosing the appropriate intership channel for individual DSC calls.

DSC Call Acknowledgements

Transmitting Individual Call Acknowledgements

Methods for sending acknowledgements to individual DSC calls.

DSC Call Acknowledgement Procedures

Manual Acknowledgement for Individual Calls

Using the menu system to send manual acknowledgements for individual calls.

Group and All Ships DSC Calls

Transmitting Group DSC Calls

Procedure for sending DSC signals to a specific group of stations.

Group Call Transmission Details

Confirming and Transmitting Group Calls

Steps to confirm and send group DSC calls.

All Ships and Geographical Area Calls

Transmitting All Ships DSC Calls

How to announce messages to all ships within range using DSC.

Position Request Calls

Transmitting Position Request DSC Calls

Guide to requesting a specific ship's current position via DSC.

Position Report Calls

Transmitting Position Report DSC Calls

How to send a DSC call reporting your current position.

Position Reply Calls

Transmitting Position Reply DSC Calls

Procedure for replying to a received Position Request call.

Position Reply and Manual Settings

Manual Reply for Position Request Calls

Sending manual replies to position requests, including editing data.

Position Report Reply Calls

Transmitting Position Report Reply DSC Calls

How to send a DSC call as a reply to a Position Report Request.

Position Report Reply Details

Manual Reply for Position Report Calls

Sending manual replies to position report requests via DSC.

Polling Reply Calls

Transmitting Polling Reply DSC Calls

Procedure for sending a DSC call as a reply to a Polling Request.

Polling Reply Details

Manual Reply for Polling Requests

Sending manual replies to polling requests using the DSC system.

Test Calls

Transmitting Test DSC Calls

How to initiate test DSC calls between stations.

Test Call Transmission Process

Confirming and Sending Test Calls

Steps to confirm and transmit a DSC test call.

Test Acknowledgement Calls

Transmitting Test Acknowledgement DSC Calls

Procedure for sending acknowledgements to DSC test calls.

Test Acknowledgement Details

Manual Acknowledgement for Test Calls

Sending manual acknowledgements for received test DSC calls.

Receiving DSC Calls

Receiving Distress Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a DSC distress call.

Distress Acknowledgement and Relay Calls

Receiving Distress Acknowledgements

Handling DSC messages acknowledging a distress call.

Distress Relay Call Handling

Receiving Distress Relay Calls

Actions upon receiving a DSC call relaying a distress message.

Distress Relay Acknowledgements

Receiving Distress Relay Acknowledgements

Handling DSC messages acknowledging a distress relay call.

Individual and Group Call Reception

Receiving Individual DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving an individual DSC call.

Group and All Ships Call Reception

Receiving Group DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a group DSC call.

All Ships and Geographical Area Call Reception

Receiving All Ships DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving an All Ships DSC call.

Geographical Area Call Reception

Receiving Geographical Area DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a geographical area DSC call.

Position Request Call Reception

Receiving Position Request DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a DSC position request.

Position Report Call Reception

Receiving Position Report DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a DSC position report.

Polling Request Call Reception

Receiving Polling Request DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a DSC polling request.

Test Call Reception

Receiving Test DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a DSC test call.

Test Acknowledgement Call Reception

Receiving Test Acknowledgement DSC Calls

Alerts and actions upon receiving a DSC test acknowledgement.

DSC Call Logs

Viewing Transmitted DSC Call Logs

How to access and view the history of transmitted DSC calls.

Received DSC Call Log Management

Viewing Distress Message Logs

How to view distress messages stored in the received call log.

DSC Settings Configuration

Configuring Automatic Acknowledgement Functions

Setting up automatic replies for various DSC call types.

10 Battery Charging Procedures

Battery Safety and Handling

Important warnings and precautions regarding lithium-ion battery use and charging.

Battery Charging Equipment

Regular and Optional Battery Chargers

Information on regular and rapid charging options for the battery pack.

Rapid Battery Charging Systems

BC-197+BC-157S Rapid Charging Setup

Details on the multi-unit rapid charging system for battery packs.

12 VHF Marine Channel List

14 Specifications and Optional Equipment

Transceiver Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the transceiver's performance.

Available Transceiver Options

List of optional accessories designed for use with the transceiver.

1 Safety Training and RF Exposure Information

RF Exposure Safety Guidelines

Guidelines to ensure safe exposure to RF electromagnetic energy during operation.

Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility

Information on potential interference caused by radio transmissions.

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