INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

FORWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M505 vhf marine transceiver is designed and built with Icoms state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of troublefree operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-M505 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of technology first. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-M505.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M505.

EXPLICIT DEFENITIONS

WORD RWARNING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

D FEATURES

Simple operation with large keys Easy to hear speaker uilt-in DSC meets ITU Class D requirement B Rugged waterproof construction ptional COMMANDMIC III (HM-162E) is O available
Icom, 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 countries. COMMANDMIC III is a trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States.
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER AND MICROPHONE THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to water including salt, otherwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to salt crystallization.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.

INSTALLATION NOTE

The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level. In the case where an antenna cannot be installed at a reasonable height, then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any person is within 5 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna. In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 12 minutes etc. Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB, CW, AM, etc. have a lower average output power and the perceived risk is even lower.
USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY. 2. THIS IS.. (name of vessel). 3. Say your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. LOCATED AT.. (your position). 5. State the nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Give any other information which might facilitate the rescue. Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70.
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.
fter the acknowledgement is received, Channel 16 is autoA matically selected.
3. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as listed above. ii
CE versions of the IC-M505 which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/ or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We Icom Inc. Japan

Function display

q w e r t !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 y
yCALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 6, 9) Appears when the call channel is selected.
BUSY 25W INT RX DUP SCRAM TAG NORMAL SCAN -34 34.506N 123 23.236W Local 1:10
uLOW BATTERY INDICATOR Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC or below. iCHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number. oCHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR Channel comment appears if programmed. (p. 10)

CALLING

qRX SPEAKER INDICATOR (p. 51) Appears during the RX Speaker mode. wPOWER INDICATOR (p. 8) 25W appears when high power is selected. 1W appears when low power is selected. eTAG CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 13) Appears when a TAG channel is selected. rDUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 7) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. tCHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 7) Indicates whether an International INT, U.S.A. USA, DSC DSC or ATIS ATIS channel is in use. (Depends on version)
!0TIME ZONE INDICATOR hows the current time data when a GPS receiver is S connected.
?? may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data when the GPS current time data is invalid. ?? may blink every 2 sec. instead of current time data 4 hours after the time data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours have past.
Local appears when the offset time data is set. (p. 47) No Time appears when no GPS receiver is con nected and no time data is input manually.

Microphone

!1POSITION INDICATOR Shows the GPS position data.
?? may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when the GPS position data is invalid. In such a case, the last position data is held for up to 23.5 hours. ?? may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours after the position data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours have past.

Microphone

No Position appears when no GPS receiver is connected and no position data is input manually. !2SCAN INDICATOR PRI-SCAN 16 appears during Priority scan; NORMAL SCAN appears during Normal scan. (p. 13) DUAL 16 appears during Dualwatch; TRI 16 ap pears during Tri-watch. (p. 14) !3SCRAMBLER INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. (only when the optional scrambler unit is installed.) !4BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR (p. 8) BUSY appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens. TX appears while transmitting.

r otate [CHANNEL] to seR lect the desired channel.

INT DUP TAG

34 34.506N 123 23.236W UTC 12:00

INTL CALL

t ush [16C] to program the P displayed channel as the call channel.
ush [CLR] to cancel. P he channel number stops T blinking.

25W TAG

34 34.506N 123 23.236W UTC 12:00 25W TAG 34 34.506N 123 23.236W UTC 12:00

CALLING CALL

e ush [16C] again for 3 P sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming.
hannel number starts blinkC ing.

Channel comments

Memory channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters. Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (/. ) and space can be used. q Select the desired channel.
ancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. C

Microphone Lock function

The Microphone Lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access. hile pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, W turn power ON to toggle the Lock function ON and OFF.
w hile pushing and holding [H/L], push [16C] to edit the W channel comment. 25W INT
cursor and the first characA ter start blinking alternately.
e elect the desired characS ter by rotating [CHANNEL].
ush [16C] or [DIALDUAL/ P GRP] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.

[Y]/[Z]

34 34.506N 123 23.236W UTC 12:00PLEASURE__

[HI/LO]

r Repeat step e to input all characters. t Push [CHANNELENTER] to input and set the comment.
ush [CLR] to cancel. P The cursor and the character stop blinking.
y epeat steps q to t to program other channel comR ments, if desired.

Display backlight

The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions. hile pushing and holding [H/L], rotate [CHANNEL] to W adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
he backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF. T
Optional voice scrambler operation
D Activating the scrambler
The optional voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the function, an optional scrambler unit is necessary. See pgs. 57, 62 for setting the scrambler unit. Ask your dealer for details. The scrambler function automatically turns OFF when Channel 16 or 70 is selected. q otate [CHANNEL] to select an operating channel other R than Channel 16 and 70. w hile pushing and holding [H/L], push [IC] to turn the opW tional scrambler function ON.

When a signal is received
BUSY 25W INT TAG NORMAL SCAN 34 34.506N 123 23.236W UTC 12:00

SAFETY

DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

Operation

q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Set mode. (p. 56) w Rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired operating channel. e ush [DIALDUAL/GRP] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or P Tri-watch.
DUAL 16 appears during Dualwatch; TRI 16 appears during Tri-watch. A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.

Description

Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH SIMULATION

Call channel

r o cancel Dualwatch/Tri-watch, push [DIALDUAL/GRP] T again. [Example]: Operating Tri-watch on INT Channel 25

Tr-watch starts.

25W INT DUP TAG TRI 16
Sgnal s receved on call channel.
BUSY 25W INT DUP TAG TRI 16 CALL

Dualwatch

Tri-watch
3434.506N 12323.236W UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE
3434.506N 12323.236W UTC 12:00
f a signal is received on Channel 16, Dualwatch/TriI watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears. f a signal is received on the call channel during Tri-watch, I Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch until the signal disappears. o transmit on the selected channel during Dualwatch/ T Tri-watch, push and hold [PTT].
Tr-watch resumes after the sgnal dsappears.
25W INT DUP TAG TRI 16 3434.506N 12323.236W UTC 12:00 TELEPHONE
Sgnal receved on Channel 16 takes prorty.
BUSY 25W INT DUP TAG TRI 16

DSC OPERATION

MMSI code programming
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. This code programming can be performed only once. After the code programming, it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor. qTurn power OFF. w hile pushing [MENU], turn power ON to enter MMSI W code programming condition. eAfter the display appears, release [MENU]. r ush [MENU] again to enter the DSC menu. P t o t a t e [ C H A N N E L ] t o s e l e c t S e t u p , p u s h R [CHANNELENTER].
--DSC Menu-Select Item Position Input Received Calls Set up Exit

D Deleting Individual ID

r otate [CHANNEL] to select the desired ID name for deR leting.
--DSC Menu-Select ID John Paul George Michael <CLR Exit / ENT OK>
e otate [CHANNEL] to select DEL:INDV ID, push R [CHANNELENTER].
hen no address ID is programmed, No ID is displayed. W Push [CLR] to exit.
t ush [CHANNELENTER] to delete the address ID and P return to the set up menu. y ush [CLR] or rotate [CHANNEL] to select Exit, push P [CHANNELENTER].
DSC OPERATION D Programming Group ID
r otate [CHANNEL] to set the group ID and ID name. R
he group ID is a unique number that you create for your group. T The ID name is an associated text name for that group. ush [16C] or [DIALDUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward P or backward, respectively. Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu. Full ID appears when 100 DSC address IDs are already set. fter entering an 8-digit ID code, push [CHANNELENTER] or A [16C] to enter a 10-character ID name. 1st digit 0 is fixed for a group ID.
--DSC Menu-Add:Group ID Input 8 digits 0________ Input name _________ <CLR Exit / ENT OK>
e otate [CHANNEL] to select Add:Group ID, push R [CHANNELENTER].
t fter inputting, push [CHANNELENTER] to program. A y ush [CLR] or rotate [CHANNEL] to select Exit, push P [CHANNELENTER].

D Deleting Group ID

--DSC Menu-Select ID Icom Group A Group B Group C <CLR Exit / ENT OK>
e otate [CHANNEL] to select DEL:Group ID, push R [CHANNELENTER].
t ush [CHANNELENTER] to delete the group ID and reP turn to the set up menu. y ush [CLR] or rotate [CHANNEL] to select Exit, push P [CHANNELENTER].
Position and time programming
A distress call should include the ships position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. q ush [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. P w otate [CHANNEL] to select Position Input, and R push [CHANNELENTER].

--DSC Menu-Select Item Position Input Individual Call Group Call All Ships Call Position Request Position Report --DSC Menu-Input Position Latitude __ __.___N Null Longitude __ __.___W Null <CLR 1sec Null Data> <CLR Exit / ENT OK>
r fter setting the position data, push [CHANNELENTER] A to set the current UTC time. Set the current UTC time by rotating [CHANNEL], then push [CHANNELENTER].
ush [16C] or [DIALDUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward P or backward, respectively. Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the UTC time data. Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu.
--DSC Menu-Input UTC Time __:__ Null
e he position information appears. Set your position (latiT tude and longitude) data by rotating [CHANNEL].
ush [16C] or [DIALDUAL/GRP] to move the cursor forward P or backward, respectively. Rotate [CHANNEL] to edit N; North latitude or S; South latitude when the cursor is on the N or S position, and W; West longitude or E; East longitude when the cursor is on the W or E position. Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the latitude/longitude data. Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu.
<CLR 1sec Null Data> <CLR Exit / ENT OK>
anually programmed position data will be held for 23.5 M hours only.
Position and time indication
When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time. A GPS receiver appropriate for the IC-M505 is not supplied by Icom. A GPS receiver with NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 format is required for position and time indication. Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers.
25W TAG 34 34.506N 123 23.236W UTC 12:00 INT
GPS information indication
When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after pushing and holding [CHANNELENTER] for 1 sec.

--GPS Info--

for 1 sec.

DATE UTC POS

: JAN/16/2006 : 12:00 : 34 34.506N 123 23.236W COURSE: 261 M SPEED : 18.5kt
W hen connecting GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL and VTG.
hen the connecting GPS receiver is compatible with W several sentence formatters, the order of input precedence is RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL. hen sentence formatter RMC is received, time indiW cation includes a date. Thus the UTC or Local indication is not displayed. ?? may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually updated after 4 hours. 22

t ush [CHANNELENTER] to transmit the group call. P

--DSC Menu-Group Call

DSC OPERATION D Transmitting an all ships call
Large ships use Channel 70 as their listening channel. When you want to announce a message to all ships within range, use the all ships call function. q ush [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. P w otate [CHANNEL] to select All Ships Call, and R push [CHANNELENTER].
--DSC Menu-Select Category Routine Safety Urgency <CLR Exit / ENT OK> --DSC Menu-All Ships Call Ready
r ush [CHANNELENTER] to transmit the all ships call. P e otate [CHANNEL] to select the desired category, push R [CHANNELENTER].
Output power of Routine category is 1 W (low power) only. he selectable category may differ according to the proT grammed setting. Ask your dealer for the available categories. Channel 70 is selected and the all ships call is transmitted.
--DSC Menu-All Ships Call
DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a position request call
Transmit a position request call when you want to know a specific ships current position, etc. q ush [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. P w otate [CHANNEL] to select Position Request, R push [CHANNELENTER].
t fter the all ships call has been transmitted, the following A indication is displayed.
--DSC Menu-All Ships Call TX Complete
y ush [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects Channel P 16 automatically.
ven if [CLR] hasnt been pushed, the transceiver automatiE cally selects Channel 16 after 2 sec. of inactivity.
The ID code can be set in advance. (p. 17) hen Manual Input is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI W number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [CHANNEL].
--DSC Menu-Select Address Manual Input John Paul George Michael <CLR Exit / ENT OK> --DSC Menu-POS Request Ready
t fter the position request call has been transmitted, the A following indication is displayed.
--DSC Menu-Position Request TX Complete Now Waiting for ACK
y ush [CLR] to return to the previous indication before enP tering the DSC menu.
ven if [CLR] hasnt been pushed, the display automatically E returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
r ush [CHANNELENTER] to transmit the position reP quest call.
--DSC Menu-Position Request
D Transmitting a position report call
Transmit a position report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. q ush [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. P w otate [CHANNEL] to select Position Report, R push [CHANNELENTER].
he ID code can be set in advance. (p. 17) T hen Manual Input is selected, set the 9-digit MMSI W number for the individual you wish to call by rotating [CHANNEL].

Push [CLR] to stop the alarm.
25W INT TAG Received DistressACK <Osaka Bay <CLR Beep Off>
Received Distress appears in the display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected. ontinue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may C require assistance.
25W TAG Received Distress <Paul <CLR Beep Off> INT
D Receiving a distress relay call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress relay acknowledgement is received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
Received DistressRLY appears in the display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
D Receiving a distress acknowledgement While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress acknowledgement to other ship is received: The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes.
Received DistressACK appears in the display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
TAG Received DistressRLY <John <CLR Beep Off>
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a group call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a group call is received: he emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the T received category. Received Group appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication; push [CLR] to ignore the group call.
25W TAG Received Group <Icom <CLR Beep Off> INT
D Receiving an individual call
While monitoring Channel 70 and an individual call is received: he emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the T received category. Received Individual appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to reply the call and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication (depending on your replying condition see p. 28 for individual acknowledgement call procedure for details.); push [CLR] to ignore the individual call.
25W TAG Received Individual <Paul <CLR Beep Off> INT
D Receiving an all ships call
While monitoring Channel 70 and an all ships call is received: he emergency alarm sounds when the category is DisT tress or Urgency; beeps sound for 2 minutes. Received All Ships appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to monitor channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a position request call
25W TAG Received All Ships <Paul <CLR Beep Off>
While monitoring Channel 70 and a position request call is received: Received POS Request appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to reply to the position request call; push [CLR] to ignore the position request call.
D Receiving a geographical area call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a geographical area call (for the area you are in) is received: mergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the reE ceived category. Received Geographic appears in the display.

25W TAG Received Geographic <Osaka Bay <CLR Beep Off> INT
TAG Received POS Request <Paul <CLR Beep Off>
D Receiving a position report call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report call is received: Received POS Report appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to reply to the position report call; push [CLR] to ignore the position report call.
25W TAG Received POS Report <Paul <CLR Beep Off> INT
ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to change to the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication; push other key to ignore the geographical area call. onitor the selected channel for an announcement from M the calling station. W hen no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a problem with the connected receiver, all geographical area calls are received, regardless of your position.
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a position report reply call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a position report reply call is received: Received POS Reply appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to display the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply call.
25W TAG Received POS Reply <Paul <CLR Beep Off> INT
D Receiving a polling request call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request call is received: Received POLL REQ appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to reply to the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call.
25W TAG Received POLL REQ <Paul <CLR Beep Off> INT
D Receiving a position request reply call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a position request reply call is received: Received POS Reply appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to display the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply call.
D Receiving a polling request reply call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a polling request reply call is received: Received POLL Reply appears in the display. ush [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [CHANNEL P ENTER] to display the position information; push [CLR] to ignore the reply call.
25W TAG Received POLL Reply <Paul <CLR Beep Off> INT

Received messages

The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress messages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. q ush [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. P w otate [CHANNEL] to select Received Calls, R push [CHANNELENTER].
--DSC Menu-Select Item Position Reply Position Report POS Report Reply Polling Request Polling Reply Received Calls
w otate [CHANNEL] to scroll to the desired message, R push [CHANNELENTER].
essages which are blinking have not been read. M
--DSC Menu-Select Message 12:15 John 04:43 George

DSC OPERATION D NMEA Output
Select an NMEA Output function from OFF, All Station or List Station. When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector. qPush [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. w otate [CHANNEL] to select Set up, push [CHANR NELENTER].
r otate [CHANNEL] to select the NMEA Output function R from OFF, All Station or List Station.
List Station: utputs the position data from the specified vesO sels listed on the DSC individual ID screen. All Station : Outputs the position data from all vessels. OFF : oes not output any position data to external D equipment.
--DSC Menu-NMEA Output List Station All Station OFF
e otate [CHANNEL] to select NMEA Output, push R [CHANNELENTER].
--DSC Menu-Select Item DEL:INDV ID DEL:Group ID Offset Time MMSI Check Auto ACK NMEA Output

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Intercom operation
The optional Intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMIC III is required for Intercom operation. Connect an optional command microphone as described on p. 63. Transmitting is impossible during Intercom operation. The received signal is muted during Intercom operation. q ush [IC] to enter Intercom mode. P
he optional command microphone power is automatically T turned ON, even if the power is OFF.
e ush and hold [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level P into the microphone.
TALK or LISTEN* appears on the caller or listener func tion display. To adjust the IC-M505s speaker output level, rotate [VOL]. o adjust the HM-162Es speaker output level, rotate [SELECT TOR] after pushing [VOL] on the HM-162E.

INTERCOM TALK

INTERCOM LISTEN
HM-162E (listener) IC-M505 (caller)
r fter releasing [PTT] you can hear the response through A the speaker. t o return to the normal operation, push [IC] momentarily. T
16C] and [DISTRESS] keys are also available. [

INTERCOM

IC-M505/HM-162E
w ush and hold [IC] for 1 sec. again to call up the optional P command microphone side.
he transceiver and the optional command microphone emit T call beeps.

RX Speaker function

hile in the Intercom mode, the transceiver functions W (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the Intercom function is not available. hen a DSC call is received, the intercom function is W interrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The transceivers display indicates Receiving DSC calls. (p. 41) The IC-M505 has an RX Speaker function. When this function is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the deck or tower via an external speaker or hailer speaker. Connect an external speaker or hailer speaker as described on p. 58. q ush and hold [HAILRX P Speaker mode.

--Set Mode-Scan Type Scan Timer Dual/Tri Beep Contrast Foghorn Frequency Radio Power Scrambler Type Scrambler Code Exit

<ENT OK>

Default: Priority
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been received on any other channel than Channel 16.
--Set Mode-Scan Timer ON OFF

D Scan resume timer

Default: OFF

SET MODE D LCD contrast

D Dual/Tri-watch
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. (p. 14)
--Set Mode-Dual/Tri Tri-watch Dualwatch
The LCD contrast can be adjustable to 8 levels. The level 1 is the lowest contrast, and the level 8 is the highest contrast.
--Set Mode-Contrast 1 <ENT OK>

Default: Dualwatch

Default: 5
You can select the silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON.

--Set Mode-Beep ON OFF

D Beep tone
The audio frequency of the automatic foghorn can be adjusted to suit your preference. While this item is selected, pushing [PTT] outputs the foghorn experiment with the frequencies available until you find one you like.
Available frequency range is 200 Hz to 850Hz in 50 Hz steps.
--Set Mode-Foghorn Frequency 200 <ENT OK>
D Automatic foghorn frequency

Default: ON

Default: 400
SET MODE D adio power R D crambler type S
(Appears when the HM-162E is connected) This item sets the Radio Power function ON or OFF. ON : he transceivers power is controlled by the optional T command microphone. When the command microphone is turned OFF, the transceiver will also be turned OFF automatically. OFF: The transceivers power is not controlled by the op tional command microphone. Even if the command microphone is turned OFF, the transceiver will continue to work.
--Set Mode-Radio Power ON OFF
(Appears when a scrambler unit is installed) When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler type can be selected in set mode depending on how it is set by the dealer.
--Set Mode-Scrambler Type UT-98 UT-112

Default: UT-112

(Appears when a scrambler unit is installed) When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler code can be set depending on how it is set by the dealer. When the UT-112 is installed, 32 codes (1 to 32) can be selected. When the UT-98 is installed, 128 codes (0 to 127) can be selected.

Fuse replacement

One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating.

Fuse rating: 10 A

Mounting the transceiver
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. ount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws M (5 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. ount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is M at 90 to your line of sight when operating it. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass. NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display may not be easy-to-read at some angles.
These screws are shown a mounting example only. Not supplied with accessories.
D Using the supplied mounting bracket

OVERHEAD MOUNTING

MOUNTING ON THE BOARD

MB-75 installation

An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass. q sing the template on the last page, carefully cut a hole U into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver). wSlide the transceiver through the hole as shown below.

Supplied bolt r

t ighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so T that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. y ighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that T the IC-M505 is securely mounted in position as below.

y Locking nut

e ttach the 2 supplied bolts (Mmm) on either side of A the IC-M505. r ttach the clamps on either side of the IC-M505. A
Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC-M505s body.

End bolt

u onnect the antenna and power cable, then return the C instrument control panel to its original place.
UT-112/UT-98 installation
C AUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equipment damage. Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you want to install an optional scrambler unit. q emove the 6 screws as shown below and open the R transceiver.

Unit: mm

UT-98 voice scrambler unit Ensures private communications. 128 codes are available. Not available in some countries.

CHANNEL LIST

International channels

CH 09 10

Frequency (MHz) Receive 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 161.425
Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 Receive 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500

CH 19 20

Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.800 156.900 156.950 157.000 Receive 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600
Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 Receive 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 157.850 160.625
Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 Receive 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525

CH 73 74

Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 Receive 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625

CH 87 88

Transmit 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425
15*1 156.750 17*1 156.850
75*3 156.775 76*3 156.80 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025

37A*2 157.850

P4*2 161.425

70 156.525

Receive only *1 Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 W, and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters. 2 * UK Marina Channels: M1=37A (157.850 MHz), M2=P4 (161.425 MHz) for U.K. version only *3 The use of these channels should be restricted to navigation-related communications only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16, e.g. by limiting the output power to 1 W or by means geographical separation.
USA channels (for U.K. version only)
Frequency (MHz) Transmit ----156.300 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 Receive 156.050 --156.150 --156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 CH 16 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.600 156.700 156.800 Receive 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.000 157.050 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 157.850 156.075 --156.175 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 157.225 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 Receive 161.875 157.275 161.925 157.325 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425 161.425