INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iC- m59 euro

VHF MARINE

PWR/VOL
OFF SQUELCH TAG SCAN DIM HI/LO DIAL TRI DUAL CLR ALL

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 (the optional UX-120 DSC UNIT with RC-18 DISTRESS SWITCH BOX must be installed).

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.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch 70) (UX-120 with RC-18 required) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. Lift up the distress switch cover. 2. Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep. 3. Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station.
When received, channel 16 is automatically selected.
4. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as at left.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.. i TABLE OF CONTENTS.. ii IMPORTANT... iii CAUTIONS... iii 1 OPERATING RULES... PANEL DESCRIPTION.. s Front panel... 2 s Microphone... 3 s Function display... 4 s Distress switch box... BASIC OPERATION.. s Power ON.. 6 s Channel selection.. 6 s Receiving... 8 s Transmitting... 9 s Scan function.. 10 s Call channel programming.. 11 s Display backlighting.. 11 s Voice scrambler function.. SET MODE... s Entering SET mode.. 18 s SET mode items.. CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE.. s Unpacking... 20 s Additional requirements.. 20 s Connections.. 21 s Mounting the transceiver.. 22 s Antenna... 23 s Fuse replacement... 23 s Cleaning... 23 s Optional unit installations.. VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST.. SPECIFICATIONS.. OPTIONS... 27 ii 4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. s General... 12 s Distress call transmission... 13 s All ships call transmission... 14 s Receiving DSC calls.. 15

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
YOU MUST HAVE a DSC vessel ID in order to operate
the optional DSC functions of the transceiver. See your Dealer for details.
The IC-M59EURO complies with the essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALThis instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M59EURO.

CAUTIONS

RWARNING NEVER
connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock. touch the antenna or an internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electric shock or a burn.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below 20C or above +60C.
DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vessels engine. When your vessels engine is OFF and the transceiver is transmitting, the vessels battery will soon become exhausted.
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC. This connection will ruin the transceiver.
KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children. KEEP
the antenna cable and DC power cable as far away as possible from electrical pumps, generators and other electronic instruments to prevent instrument malfunctions.
WHEN INSTALLING THE DSC UNIT NEVER transmit a distress call when your vessel does not need immediate help. Distress calls can be used only in times of emergency. iii
the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessels magnetic navigation compass.

OPERATING RULES

D Priorities
Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others. You must monitor channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

OPERATORS LICENSE A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries. A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

D Privacy

Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

D Radio licenses

SHIP STATION LICENSE When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the call sign which is your crafts identication for radio purposes.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Function display (p. 4)

s Front panel

Speaker
TAG SCAN DIM HI/LO DIAL TRI DUAL CLR ALL

OFF SQUELCH

CHANNEL SELECTOR
Selects an operating channel in the selected channel group.
HIGH/LOW POWER SWITCH [HI/LODIM]
Toggles between high and low output powers. (p. 9) While pushing, rotate the channel selector to adjust the display and control/switch backlighting intensity. (p. 11)

SCAN SWITCH [SCANTAG]

Starts and stops priority or normal scan when tag channels are programmed. (p. 10) Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the tag setting for the displayed channel. (p. 10) Push and hold for 3 sec. together with the [H/L] key to clear all tag channels. (p. 10) 2

DIAL SWITCH [DIAL]

Selects the International channel group. (p. 7) For U.K./Italy versions, the U.S.A. channel group is also available. To toggle between international and U.S.A. channels, push and hold this switch for 1 sec. (p. 7)
DUAL/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DUALTRI]
Activates dualwatch for checking channel 16. (p. 8) Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate tri-watch for checking channel 16 and the call channel. (p. 8)

s Microphone

CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [CALL]
Selects the call channelthe call channel is programmable. (p. 11) Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the standby condition of an all ships call. (When an optional UX-120 is installed). (pgs. 14, 15)

Appear during optional DSC operation and show a format specier, category, etc.
F DSC DISTRESS SWITCH [DISTRESS]
Lift the cover, then push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a DSC distress call. (p. 13)

B NMEA INDICATOR

Appears when NMEA devices (such as a GPS receiver) are connected. (p. 12)

C MODE INDICATORS (p. 7)

INT shows International channels are selected. For U.K./Italy versions; U.S.A. channels are available. USA appears when selected.

D CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 6)

E LOW POWER INDICATOR

Shows that low output power is selected. (p. 9) 5

BASIC OPERATION

s Channel selection

D Channel 16

Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/triwatch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel 16.

s Power ON

Rotate [PWR/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
LOW CALL CANUSA INT WX ALT
TAG DUAL TRI SCAN DUP ACK RCV
All display indications appear briefly*.
* dSC appears only when an optional UX-120 is installed.
Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sections.
or hang the microphone on the microphone hanger.
D Call channel D Low voltage indicator
When b appears and flashes as shown at right, there is a DC power source problem. In this case, check your vessels battery and DC power cable.
The call channel is used to store your most often-used channel for quick recall. In addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The default setting for the call channel is differ depending on version.

CALL INT

CALL indicates that the call channel is selected.
BASIC OPERATION D International channels
There are 55 international channels for the IC-M59EURO. Push [DIAL] to select an international channel. Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
DUP appears for duplex channels.

CHANNEL SELECTOR

D U.S.A. channels (U.K. and Italy versions only)

For the U.K. and Italy versions, there are 61 U.S.A. channels in addition to 55 international channels. These channel groups may be specied for the operating area. Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. Push and hold [DIAL] for 1 sec. to toggle the international and U.S.A. channels. Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
Channels are memorized separately for each channel group.
or rotate the channel selector directly without using the [DIAL] switch.

TAG DUP

Simplex channel
Used for ship-to-ship communication

Duplex channel

Used for ship-to-coast communication
The previously selected channel is recalled by the [DIAL] switch directly from channel 16 or the call channel. However, once the channel selector is rotated from channel 16 or the call channel, the previously selected channel cannot be recalled in this manner.
BASIC OPERATION Dualwatch operation
Push [DUALTRI] momentarily for dualwatch.

s Receiving

Rotate [PWR/VOL] to turn power ON. Rotate [SQUELCH] fully counterclockwise. Adjust [PWR/VOL] to a suitable listening level. Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disappears. Select the desired channel. See pgs. 67 for details.
When a signal is received: The squelch opens; Audio is emitted from the speaker; BUSY appears in the function display.
Checking channel 16 every 2 sec.
When receiving a signal on channel 16. Channel 16 is monitored until the signal disappears.

Tri-watch operation

Push and hold [DUALTRI] for tri-watch.
D Dual/tri-watch functions
These functions allow you to conveniently check the distress channel (ch 16) or, both the distress and programmable call channel while receiving another channel. When receiving a signal on one of these channels, the transceiver stops on the channel until the signal disappears.
Checking channel 16 and the call channel every 2 sec.
When receiving a signal on the call channel, the call channel is monitored while checking ch 16 in 2 sec. intervals.
When receiving a signal on channel 16, channel 16 has priority.

s Transmitting

Before transmitting, read the call procedures at right.
CALL PROCEDURES You must identify yourself when you transmit and you must respect time limits. 1) Give your call sign each time you call another vessel or a coast station. If you have no call sign, identify the station by giving the vessel name and the name of the license. 2) Give your call sign at the end of each transmission that lasts more than 3 minutes. 3) You must pause and give your call sign at least once every 15 minutes during long ship-to-shore calls. 4) Keep your calls short (less than 3 minutes). Wait 2 minutes before repeating a call. 5) Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.

Select an operating channel. See pgs. 6, 7 for details. Push [HI/LO] to select transmit output power.
LOW appears when low output power is selected. High power cannot be selected on some channels. Refer to the channel list on p. 25.
Push and hold the PTT switch to transmit.

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Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
Do not hold the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the transmit signal.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
IMPORTANT: In order to maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause for a moment after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 1520 cm from your mouth, then speak into the microphone at an even, normal voice level.
MOMENTARY HIGH POWER (U.K./Italy versions only) On U.S.A. channels 13, 15 and 67, transmission using high power is momentarily possible. To use high power, push and hold [HI/LO] while transmitting. 9
BASIC OPERATION D Setting tag channels
You can specify channels as tag channels for efcient scanning. Select the desired channel, then push and hold [SCANTAG] for 1 sec. to toggle the tag setting.

s Scan function

The transceiver has a high speed scan function (8 channels/sec.) for standing by on utility signals. Two scan types are available: priority scan (checks channel 16 while scanning all tag channels) and normal scan (scans all tag channels in sequence). These scans can be selected in set mode (p. 19).
Appears when the channel is specified as a tag channel.
TAG TAG TAG TAG TAG TAG TAG TAG
Clearing all tag channels: While pushing [HI/LO], push and hold [SCANTAG] for 3 sec. until the long beep becomes 2 short beeps. NOTE: For U.K. and Italy versions, tag channels can be set separately for each channel group (INT, USA). Select the desired group in advance.

TAG TAG TAG TAG

Priority scan

Normal scan

Scan resume timer: When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec., according to the set mode setting. (p. 19) Conrming tag channels: While operating scan, rotate the channel selector.
Only tag channels are selected. Stop rotating the channel selector to resume scan.

DSC TYPE Distress call

This sends distress information which includes your vessels ID (and position data/UTC time pgs. when a GPS receiver is connected). Send under emergency conditions only. DSC acknowl13, 16 edgement will be received from a coast station after making a distress call. This is used to alert Coast stations (or other ships) when a vessel in distress is unable to do so. p. 16 The IC-M59EURO can only receive this type of signal; not transmit. This signal includes a category and channel data which allows a receiving transceiver to automatically select channel 16 for voice communication. pgs. 14, 16
Distress relay call All ships call

Individual call

This is used for calling to a specic vessel. The IC-M59EURO has no individual call transmispgs. sion capability, but has receive capability. Two kinds of acknowledgements (able to comply/un15, 17 able to comply) are available after receiving an individual call. This is used for announcement to all ships in the specied areawhen a GPS receiver is conp. 17 nected calls directed to areas other than yours are rejected. Receive only for the IC-M59EURO.

Geographical area call

s Distress call transmission
CAUTION: Distress calls may be transmitted under
conditions of emergency only i.e. your vessel is in danger of sinking and/or a persons life is in danger.
When a distress acknowledgement is received, emergency alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected.
Push [16 CLR] to stop the alarm.

ACK RCV

Lift the cover on the DSC box
and push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.
Channel 70 is automatically selected and a distress call is transmitted. To cancel the distress call before the 5 sec. have elapsed, release [DISTRESS] or push [16 CLR].

LOW INT INT

Transmit your distress call particulars by voice using the following procedure: 1. MAYDAY. 2. THIS IS (name of your vessel). 3. The 9-digit identity AND the call sign (or other vessel identication). 4. Your vessels position if DSC does not include it. 5. The nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. NOTE: When a GPS receiver (NMEA 0183) is connected, your vessels position is automatically transmitted with the distress call. NOTE: Acknowledgement of a DSC distress alert is normally made by coast stations only.
The transceiver remains on
channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
The [DISTRESS] switch and dTR ashes until an acknowledgement is received. When no acknowledgement is received, the distress call is repeated at random intervals every 3.5 to 4.5 min. until an acknowledgement is received. To cancel this, push [16 CLR]channel 16 is selected. Calls to you other than distress acknowledgement cannot be received.

s All ships call transmission
Large ships use channel 70 as their listening channel. When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the all ships call function.
Push and hold [PTT] to send an announcement via the microphone to all ships.
Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disappears. Push and hold [CALL] then rotate the channel selector to select a category:
URG (urgency). Used for urgent announcements (Use for general ship-to-ship calls) SAF (safety). Used for sending safety information. dTR (distress).. Used for specifying a Narrow Band Direct Printer (NBDP) after DSC connection.
NOTE: Channel busy When channel 70 is busy, the all ships call (with urgency category) is not transmitted. The transceiver waits until the channel is clear, then transmits the call automatically. Push [16CLR] to cancel the all ships call while waiting.

LOW INT

This display appears while the call is in standby.
Keep pushing [CALL] for 5
sec. until you hear 4 short beeps change to one long beep.
The all ships call is automatically transmitted. The display changes as at right.

s Receiving DSC calls

Several types of DSC transmissions can be received. The required action depends on the particular DSC type as outlined in the following examples. However, in all examples, you must be monitoring channel 70 in order to receive such signals. NOTE: When channel 70 is set as a tag channel and scan is functioning, DSC calls will not be received. DSC calls can only be received when channel 70 is selected.
D Receiving a distress call
While monitoring channel 70 and a distress call is received: Emergency alarm sounds. RCV and dTR appear in the display; then, channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [16] to stop the alarm. Continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in any rescue attempt.
When a distress call is received
When a distress relay call is received
D Receiving a distress relay call
A distress relay call may be transmitted from a large ship to a coast station. While monitoring channel 70 and a distress relay call is received: Emergency alarm sounds. RCV and RLY appear in the display; then, channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [16] to stop the alarm. Monitor channel 16 until the emergency communication has been completed.
When an all ships call is received
When a geographical area call is received
When an individual call is received
Able to comply is pre-selected, Unable to comply is and channel 12 is specified. pre-selected.
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING D Receiving an individual call
When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgement is transmitted automatically. The contents of the acknowledgement must be specied in advance. Refer to p. 19 for setting. Two messages can be selected for acknowledgement: Able to comply: You can communicate with the calling vessel via the mic after a DSC connection. Unable to comply: You cannot communicate with the calling vessel after a DSC connection (e.g. operator leaves transceiver).

D Receiving an all ships call
While monitoring channel 70 and an all ships call is received: Beeps or emergency alarm sound.
Beeps sound when received call contains the urgency routine (general all ships call). Emergency alarm sounds when received call contains the safety or distress category.
RCV and ALL appear in the display; then, the channel specified by calling station is automatically selected for voice communications. Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling station.
While selecting Able to comply and an individual call is received:
Emergency alarm or beeps BUSY LOW sound depending on the reINT ceived category. The transceiver automatically TX transmits an acknowledgment INT (with able to comply). The channel specified by the calling station is automatically INT selected. Communicate with the calling station when he or she requires such.
D Receiving a geographical area call
While monitoring channel 70 and a geographical area call (for the area you are in) is received: Emergency alarm or beeps BUSY LOW RCV sound depending on the reINT ceived category. RCV and GEO appear in the display; then, the channel RCV INT specied by the calling station is automatically selected for voice communications. Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling ship. NOTE: When no GPS receiver is connected, or if there is a problem with the connected receiver or if the NMEA data is wrong, all geographical area calls are received, regardless of your position.
While selecting Unable to comply and an individual call is received:
Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. The transceiver automatically transmits an acknowledgment (with unable to comply). The channel remains on channel 70.

SET MODE

s SET mode items
Each push of [16] selects a SET mode item in order. Beep tones

s Entering SET mode

SET mode is used to customize operation of the transceiver to suit your operating needs.

D To enter SET mode:

While pushing [16], turn power ON.
Keep pushing [16] until the initial SET mode display appears. SET mode is selected.

Normal/priority scan

To exit SET mode, turn power OFF then ON again.

D For DSC operation

UX-120 DSC UNIT with RC-18 DISTRESS SWITCH BOX
D For enhanced DSC operation
GPS receiver with NMEA0183 output for sending positioning and time data with a distress call.
- The optional UX-120 with RC-18 is required for connection.
D For voice scrambler operation
UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT Consult with your dealer if you need this functionThis function is permitted in some countries only.
* Attach the rubber cap after attaching the microphone hanger.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

s Connections

The rear panel for the Italy version differs slightly from that shown here, however connections are basically the same.
Insert the cable lug into this space after removing the screw. Attach the supplied rubber cap after tightening the screw.

_ black

10 A fuses
to GPS NMEA in: green +, white _ NMEA out: red +, white _

to antenna

External speaker

12 V DC battery

e When the OPC-457 is attached or is set as an option, see below.
q Test data out + y Test data out _ t NMEA IN + r NMEA IN _
q NMEA CABLE (from the UX-120)* Allows you to connect an NMEA device, such as a GPS receiver, to the IC-M59EURO.
Acceptable command: GGA Acceptable format: NMEA0183 ver. 1.5, 2.0 or 2.1
w RC-18 DISTRESS SWITCH BOX (optional)* Allows you to make DSC distress calls when the optional UX-120 DSC UNIT is installed.
e DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 12 V DC power source.
r ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector to the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. t EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK y MICROPHONE HANGER Connects to the transceivers casing screw. Resting the microphone on the hanger automatically selects channel 16. 21
s Mounting the transceiver
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the following instructions carefully. Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (M5 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90 to your line of sight when operating it.
DASHBOARD MOUNTING (with optional MB-28)
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.

OVERHEAD MOUNTING

NOTE FOR SUPPLIED STICKER When installing an optional UX-120 DSC UNIT with RC-18 DSC UNIT: Attach the WARNING sticker supplied with the UX-120 near the transceivers front panel so that it is clearly visible during operation.

s Antenna

A key element in the performance of any communication system is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them.

s Cleaning

If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or alcohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces.

s Fuse replacement

Two fuses are 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, rated one.

Fuse rating: 10 A

s Optional unit installations
In order to add the DSC or voice scrambler functions to the IC-M59EURO, the following optional units must be installed. UX-120: DSC functions and GPS connection UT-79: Voice scrambler function
Turn the transceiver power OFF and disconnect the DC

power cable.

Unscrew 4 screws from the rear panel, then remove the
heatsink cover and transceiver cover. (g. 1; next page)
Install the desired unit. (g. 2 and 3; next page) Replace the transceiver cover and tighten the screws.
4 to 6 kg of torque MUST be applied to ensure water resistance.
UX-120 installation (Fig. 3)
q Secure the UX-120 in place with 2 supplied screws.
Opening the transceiver case (Fig. 1)
Be careful not to shift the connector. Apply 4 to 6 kg torque when replacing screws.
UT-79 installation (Fig. 2)
Attach to its original position.
r Connect onto the UX-120. w Remove the plastic cover. e Pass the cable through, then tighten the cable nut.

VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST

International channels
CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 CH 20 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.675 CH 71 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 CH 88

161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025
Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425

160.850 15*1 156.750

160.625 70*2 156.525
U.S.A. channels (for U.K. and Italy versions only)
CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 CH 12
Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.800 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.000 157.050 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.000 157.050
CH 22A 23A 28 60A 61A 62A 63A
Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.900 161.950 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175

CH 64A 65A 66A 73 74

Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725
Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 157.225 161.875 157.275 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.225 157.275 157.275

CH 86 86A 87 87A 88 88A

Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 157.325 157.325 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 161.925 157.325 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425
01A 156.050 02A 156.100 03A 156.150 04A 156.200 05A 156.156.300 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 07A 156.350
156.225 77*1 156.875 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83A 84 84A 85 85A

156.100 13* 14 16

156.200 15*3 156.750 156.300 17*1 156.850 18A 19A 20 20A 21A

161.850 67*3 156.375

162.000 70*2 156.525
*1 Low power only *2 Receive only (except DSC transmission) *3 Momentarily high power

General

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter

: Transmit 156157.5 MHz Receive 156163 MHz : All International channels
All U.S.A. channels additionally for U.K./ Italy versions.
Frequency coverage Usable channels
Mode Power supply requirement Current drain

(at 13.8 V DC)

Frequency stability Usable temp. range Dimensions Weight
: 16K0G3E, (16K0G2B when optional DSC is in use) : 13.8 V DC 15% : Transmit high power 6.0 A low power 1.5 A Receive standby 350 mA max. audio output 1.2 A : 1.5 kHz : 20C to +60C : 140(W)x55(H)x155(D) mm
(projections not included)
: High 25 W Low 1 W : Variable reactance phase modulation Max. frequency deviation : 5.0 kHz Spurious emissions : Less than 70 dB Microphone impedance : 600
Output power Modulation system

Receiver

Receive system
(Measurement method: ETS300-162)

: 1.0 kg

: Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies : 1st 21.8 MHz 2nd 455 kHz Sensitivity : 0.32 V for 20dB SINAD Squelch sensitivity : 0.32 V at threshold Adjacent channel : More than 70 dB selectivity Spurious response : More than 70 dB rejection Intermodulation rejection : More than 68 dB Audio output power : 2 W at 10% distortion Audio output impedance : 4
All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS

MB-28 FLUSH MOUNT For mounting the IC-M59EURO to a panel. Available in black or white.
SP-5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER A large, external speaker for superior audio output.
SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER A compact, external speaker. Features easy installation.

D INTERNAL UNITS

UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT Provides private communications. Analog-type voice scrambling unit with 128 scramble codes available. Usable only where permitted by low. UX-120 DSC UNIT (with RC-18 DISTRESS SWITCH BOX) When the UX-120 is installed, the transceiver conforms to DSC class-F for marine digital communications. OPC-457 NMEA CABLE Allows you to connect NMEA equipment such as a GPS receiver.
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PS-66 DC-DC CONVERTER Input voltage: 19 to 32 V DC Output voltage: 13.6 V DC 27

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GENERAL Survivor Class Place of Build Vessel Type Year Built/Converted Port of Registry Flag Call Sign IMO Number Official Number PRINCIPLE DIMENSIONS Length Overall Beam Summer Draft Net Registered Tonnage Gross Registered Tonnage Freeboard at Rescue Zone MACHINERY & PROPULSION Main Propulsion Type Main Propulsion Power Source Total BHP Secondary Propulsion Number Secondary Propulsion Type Secondary Propulsion Source Secondary Propulsion Power Rudders PERFORMANCES Fuel Consumption at Max Speed Fuel Consumption at Economic Speed Idling Fuel Consumption ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES Water Capacity Fuel Capacity Clear Deck Area 71.60 m3 95.34 m3 yes 1.4 m3/day 1.0 - 1.2 m3/day 0.8 m3/day MGO BEW ALPHA V1 Shottel Volvo Tam KW 1 39.50 m 9.80 m 4.60 m 0.807 m UKOOA / NOGEPA Martin Jansen Schiffswerft Germany Emergency Rescue and Recovery vessel 1976 converted 1991-01 Monrovia, Liberia Liberian
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MF radio VHF Radio Portable VHF Radio's Broadband E-mail Mobile Phone Satellite telephone E.P.I.R.B S.A.R.T (No. and Type) Hospital Communications UHF Radio 1 GMDSS Compliance NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT Radar No. 1 Radar No. 2 GPS Navigator Echo Sounder Navtex VHF Direction Finder Gyro Compass Automatic Pilot Joystick Manoeuvring System SURVIVOR RECOVERY/RESCUE EQUIPMENT Rescue Craft No 1 Type Davit No 1 Type Davit No 1 Safe Working Load Davit No 1 Secondary Lift Rescue Craft No 2 Type Davit No 2 Type Davit No 2 Safe Working Load (SWL) Davit No 2 Secondary Lift ADDITIONAL RESCUE/RECOVERY FACILITIES Mechanical Recovery Type Overside Rescue Zones Size Temporary Refuge (Rescue Basket) Dacon scoop 8.4m Yes No 8M 52m3/hr 52m3 Avon 5R6 Hydraulic 2.3 t Em'cy Arrangement Avon SR6 Hydraulic 2.3t Em'cy Arrangement Furuno FR - 2115 Furuno FR - 7062 Furuno GP-37 ,GP-32, GP-30 Koden CSV-106 ICS Nav5 Taiyo ADDF TD L1520 Sperry SR-120 Robertson AP45 N/A Furuno FS 1562-25 1xRaytheon ray 200: 2 x Saylor RT2048 3x Icom IC-GM1600E N/A
Yes Yes WSDAS-SARSAT Jotron Tron 40S 2 x RT9 Mc Murdo 1 x VHF Icom IC- M59 Euro, MF Radio Furono FS-1562-25 N/A A1&A2

IMO 7608485

ACCOMMODATION Crew Accommodation Total Crew Accommodation Capacity Number of Seats (Survivors) Number of Bunks (Survivors) 112 22
Night Vision Equipment Searchlights Fire Monitors - Number Fire Monitor Throw Monitors Total Capacity Vessel Self Drenching Capacity
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