Icom IC-M605E User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVERS
iM605EURO
iM605

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Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art
technology and craftsmanship.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years
of trouble-free operation.
The IC-M605/IC-M605EURO vhf marine transceiver has
DSC functions for distress alert transmission and reception,
as well as the general DSC calls (Individual calls, All Ships
calls, Group calls, and so on).
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-M605/IC-M605EURO.
Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated
(Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
AquaQuake™ is a trademark of Icom Incorporated.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING! Personal injury, re hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, re or electric shock.
CLEAN THE FRONT PANEL THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL
OF FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry
it before operating. Otherwise, the front panel’s keys,
switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to salt
crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the battery
pack may corrode.
NOTE: If the front panel’s waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water)
cloth, then dry it before operating.
The front panel may lose its waterproof protection if the
case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or
the front panel has been dropped.
Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or
performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the
malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,
earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
•The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and
the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16.
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel).
3. Say your call sign or other description 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, hold down [DISTRESS]
for 3 seconds until you hear 3 short beeps and then
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. Hold down [PTT], then transmit the appropriate
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INSTALLATION NOTE
Installation:
The installation of this equipment should be made in such a
manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic
eld 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 efciency and the installation height should be
at least 1.76 meters above any accessible position. 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 a distance
of 1.76 meters of the antenna, nor operated at all if any
person is touching the antenna.
It is recommended that antenna of a maximum gain of
3 dB is used. If higher gain antenna are required then
please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation
recommendations.
Operation:
The exposure to RF electromagnetic eld is only applicable
when this device is transmitting. This exposure is naturally
reduced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving
and transmitting. Keep your transmissions to the minimum
necessary.

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WARNING
Icom requires the radio operator to meet the FCC
Requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. An
omnidirectional antenna with gain not greater than 9
dBi must be mounted a minimum of 5 meters
(measured from the lowest point of the antenna)
vertically above the main deck and all possible
personnel. This is the minimum safe separation distance estimated
to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5 meter
distance is based on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure
(MPE) distance of 3 meters added to the height of an adult (2
meters) and is appropriate for all vessels.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna must be
mounted so as to maintain a minimum of 1 meter vertically between
the antenna, (measured from the lowest point of the antenna), to
the heads of all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the 3
meter MPE radius.
Do not transmit with radio and antenna when persons are within the
MPE radius of the antenna, unless such persons (such as driver
or radio operator) are shielded from antenna eld by a grounded
metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from
the antenna axis that person should maintain in order to avoid RF
exposure higher than the allowable MPE level set by FCC.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW THOSE
WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF RADIATION
ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC MAXIMUM
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO
ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING RADIO
TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE
THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF THE
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Determining MPE Radius
THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) RADIUS HAS
BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 3M PER OET
BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC.
THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE MAXIMUM POWER
OF THE RADIO AND ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF
9dBi ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM.
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING

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Icom exige que l'opérateur radio se conforme aux
exigences de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux
radiofréquences. Une antenne omnidirectionnelle
dont le gain ne dépasse pas 9dBi doit être
xée à une distance minimale de 5 mètres
(mesurée depuis le point le plus bas de l'antenne)
verticalement au-dessus du pont principal et de tout le personnel qui
peut s'y trouver. Il s'agit de la distance de sécurité minimale prévue
pour satisfaire aux exigences de conformité en matière d'exposition
aux RF. Cette distance de 5 mètres est établie en fonction de
l'exposition maximale admissible sécuritaire de 3 mètres établie par
la FCC, à laquelle on ajoute la hauteur d'un adulte (2 mètres); cette
distance convient pour tous les navires.
Dans le cas des embarcations sans structure convenable, l'antenne
doit être xée de façon à maintenir une distance minimale de 1 mètre
verticalement entre cette antenne (mesurée depuis son point le plus
bas) et la tête de toute personne présente; toutes les personnes
présentes doivent se tenir à l'extérieur d'un rayon d'exposition
maximale admissible de 3 mètres.
Ne pas émettre à l'aide de la radio et de l'antenne lorsque des
personnes se trouvent à l'intérieur du rayon d'exposition maximale
admissible de cette antenne, à moins que ces personnes (comme
le conducteur ou l'opérateur radio) ne soient protégées du champ
de l'antenne par un écran métallique relié à la masse. Le rayon
d'exposition maximale admissible équivaut à la distance minimale
que cette personne doit maintenir entre elle et l'axe de l'antenne
pour éviter une exposition aux RF supérieure au niveau d'exposition
maximale admissible xé par la FCC.
LE NON-RESPECT DE CES LIMITES PEUT CAUSER,
POUR LES PERSONNES SITUÉES DANS LE RAYON
D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE, UNE ABSORPTION
DE RAYONNEMENT DE RF SUPÉRIEURE À L'EXPOSITION
MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE FIXÉE PAR LA FCC.
L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO EST RESPONSABLE D'ASSURER QUE
LES LIMITES D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE SOIENT
RESPECTÉES EN TOUT TEMPS PENDANT LA TRANSMISSION
RADIO. L'OPÉRATEUR RADIO DOIT S'ASSURER QU'AUCUNE
PERSONNE PRÉSENTE NE SE SITUE À L'INTÉRIEUR DU
RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE ADMISSIBLE.
Établir le rayon d'exposition maximale admissible
ON ESTIME QUE LE RAYON D'EXPOSITION MAXIMALE
ADMISSIBLE EST D'ENVIRON 3 M, TEL QUE STIPULÉ DANS
LE BULLETIN OET 65 DE LA FCC. CETTE DISTANCE ESTIMÉE
TIENT COMPTE D'UN SYSTÈME INSTALLÉ SUR UN NAVIRE
UTILISANT LA PUISSANCE MAXIMALE DE LA RADIO ET DES
ANTENNES DONT LE GAIN MAXIMAL EST DE 9dBi.
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO
AVERTISSEMENT

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FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE
A WARNING STICKER is supplied with the USA version
transceiver.
To comply with FCC regulations, this sticker must be afxed
in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating
controls of the radio as in the diagram below. Make sure the
chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority
to operate this device under FCC regulations.
WARNING
STICKER

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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.
This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power
source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This
could damage the transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity
when connecting to a power source. This could damage the
transceiver.
RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the
DC plug at the back of the transceiver and the fuse holder. If
an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver
may be damaged.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a
lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
re or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power
source and antenna before a storm.
RWARNING!
NEVER place the transceiver where normal
operation of the vessel may be hindered, or where it could
cause bodily injury.
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1
meter away from the vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas
with temperatures below –20°C ~ +60°C (–4ºF ~ +140ºF), or
in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as a dashboard.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine
or alcohol to clean the transceiver, as they will damage the
transceiver’s surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or
dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver rear panel will become hot
when transmitting continuously for long periods of time.
Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by unauthorized persons.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver’s front panel meets
IPX8 requirements and the optional HM-195/HM-229
commandmic meet IPX7 requirements for waterproof
protection*. However, once the transceiver or microphone
has been dropped, or the waterproof seal is cracked or
damaged, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed
because of possible damage to the case or the waterproof
seal.
* Except for the DC power connector, NMEA In/Out leads and AF
Out leads.

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PRÉCAUTIONS
RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS relier l'émetteur-récepteur à
une prise CA. Cela pourrait provoquer un choc électrique ou un
incendie.
RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS brancher l'émetteur-récepteur
sur une source d'alimentation supérieure à 16 V CC, comme une
batterie de 24 V. Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.
RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS inverser la polarité du câble
d'alimentation CC lors de la connexion à une source d'alimentation.
Cela pourrait endommager l'émetteur-récepteur.
RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS couper le câble d'alimentation
CC entre la prise CC a l’arrière de l’émetteur-récepteur et le porte-
fusible. L’émetteur-récepteur peut être endommagé par la suite en
cas de connexion inappropriée.
RAVERTISSEMENT ! NE JAMAIS utiliser l'émetteur-récepteur
durant un orage. Cela risquerait de provoquer un choc électrique,
un incendie ou d'endommager l'émetteur-récepteur. Toujours
débrancher la source d'alimentation et l'antenne avant une tempête.
MISE EN GARDE : NE JAMAIS installer l’émetteur-récepteur à
un emplacement où il pourrait gêner le fonctionnement normal du
navire ou provoquer des blessures corporelles.
INSTALLER la VHF et le microphone à au moins 1 m du compas
de route du navire.
NE PAS utiliser ou placer l’émetteur-récepteur dans des zones où
la temperature est inférieure à –15° ou supérieure à +55° ou dans
des zones soumises au rayonnement solaire direct, telles le tableau
de bord.
NE PAS nettoyer l'appareil avec des solvants agressifs tels que
benzène ou alcool, susceptibles d'endommager les surfaces
exposées du boitier. En cas de dépôt de poussière ou de salissures
sur l'émetteur-récepteur, il faut l'essuyer avec chiffon doux et sec.
MISE EN GARDE ! La face arrière de la VHF chauffe en cas
d’utilisation continue sur une longue durée.
Placer l’émetteur-récepteur hors de portée des enfants pour éviter
toute utilisation inopinée.
MISE EN GARDE ! La face avant de l'émetteur-récepteur est
étanche conformément à la norme IPX7*. L’étanchéité ne peut plus
être garantie après une chute de l’appareil en raison des risques de
ssures du boîtier, de dégradation du joint d’étanchéité, etc.
*Les connecteurs sur le panneau arrière ne sont pas étanche IPX7.
Si la face avant est exposée à de l'eau de mer, ASSUREZ-VOUS
DE LE NETTOYER ENTIEREMENT AVEC DE L'EAU DOUCE
lorsque la protection étanche sur le panneau avant fonctionne.
Dans le cas contraire, les touches et le commutateur risquent de ne
plus fonctionner en raison de la cristallisation du sel.
Icom ne peut pas être tenu pour responsable de la destruction, de la
détérioration ou des performances d'un équipement Icom ou non-Icom,
si le dysfonctionnement survient à cause de :
•Force majeure, sans toutefois s'y limiter, les incendies, tremblements de
terre, tempêtes, inondations, la foudre, d'autres catastrophes naturelles,
perturbations, émeutes, guerre, ou contamination radioactive.
•L'utilisation d'un émetteur-récepteur Icom avec tout équipement non
fabriqué ou approuvé par Icom.

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ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION
The following describes the [CH/ENT], [ENT] and the
keypad operations in this instruction manual.
: Push [ENT] to enter or set.
Push
: Push the keypad to enter
a digit or text.
Push
Rotate
: Rotate [CH/ENT] to select.
Also, you can use the following key functions in the Menu
screen.
FUNCTION ACTION
Select Rotate [CH/ENT].
Push [∫] or [√].
Enter Push [ENT], [CH/ENT], or [Enter] .
Go to the next tree
level
Push [ENT] or [≈].
Go back to the
previous tree level
Push [CLR], [Ω], or [Back] .
Cancel Push [CLR].
Exit Push [MENU] or [Exit] .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT...................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS................................................................... i
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY............................................................. ii
INSTALLATION NOTE ..................................................................... ii
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING.......................................................iii
AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES OPÉRATEURS RADIO ................. iv
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................................ v
NOTE................................................................................................ v
PRECAUTIONS............................................................................... vi
PRÉCAUTIONS...............................................................................vii
ACTION ICON DESCRIPTION ......................................................viii
1 OPERATING RULES ..................................................................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION...........................................................2–8
■Front panel..............................................................................2
■Software Key function.............................................................5
■Speaker Microphone...............................................................6
■Function display (Main screen)...............................................6
3 PREPARATION.....................................................................9–10
■Entering the MMSI code .........................................................9
■Entering the ATIS code (For Dutch and German versions)...10
4 MENU SCREEN........................................................................ 11
■Construction.......................................................................... 11
■Selecting a Menu item ..........................................................13
5 BASIC OPERATION ...........................................................14–21
■Selecting a channel...............................................................14
■Setting the Call channel........................................................17
■Microphone Lock function.....................................................17
■Receiving and transmitting....................................................18
■Backlight function..................................................................19
■Entering a Channel name .....................................................20
■Using the AquaQuake water draining function......................21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
6 SCAN OPERATION (Except for the Dutch version)........22–23
■Scan types ............................................................................22
■Favorite channels..................................................................23
■Starting a scan......................................................................23
7 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch version) ..24
■Description............................................................................24
■Operation ..............................................................................24
8 DSC OPERATION...............................................................25–66
■DSC address ID....................................................................25
■Entering the position and time ..............................................27
■DSC Task mode (Single).......................................................29
■DSC Task mode (Multiple) ....................................................30
■Sending a Distress call .........................................................31
■Sending a Non-Distress call..................................................37
■Receiving DSC calls .............................................................47
■Received Call log..................................................................58
■Transmitted Call log ..............................................................59
■DSC Settings ........................................................................60
■Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder .............65
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS..........................................................67–72
■Using the Intercom................................................................67
■Using the RX Hailer ..............................................................68
■Using the Hailer ....................................................................68
■Using the Horn......................................................................69
■Using the Voice Scrambler ...................................................71
■Using the Voice Recorder .....................................................72
10 AIS RECEIVER ...................................................................73–83
■About AIS..............................................................................73
■AIS Classes ..........................................................................73
■Function display....................................................................74
■About the detail screen .........................................................76
■AIS Settings ..........................................................................80
11 MENU ITEMS......................................................................84–93
■Menu items ...........................................................................84
■GPS Information ...................................................................85
■Conguration.........................................................................85
■Radio Settings.......................................................................88
■NMEA Settings......................................................................91
■Radio Information..................................................................93
12 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE............................94–101
■Connections..........................................................................94
■Antenna.................................................................................96
■Fuse replacement .................................................................96
■Cleaning................................................................................96
■Supplied accessories............................................................97
■Mounting the transceiver.......................................................98
■MB-132 installation ...............................................................99
■Microphone installation .......................................................100
13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.................................102–105
■Specications......................................................................102
■Options................................................................................104
14 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................106–107
15 CHANNEL LIST .............................................................. 108–110
16 INFORMATION ....................................................................... 111
■About CE and DOC............................................................. 111
■Disposal .............................................................................. 111
INDEX................................................................................... 112–114