Icom Ic-m801e User manual

2001 NEW

MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM801E

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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2001 NEW 2001 NEW

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-

M801E

HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

is designed and

built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsman-

ship. With proper care, this product should provide you

with years of trouble-free operation.

We want to take a couple of moments of your time to

thank you for making the IC-M801E your radio of

choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of

“technology ﬁrst.” Many hours of research and devel-

opment went into the design of your IC-M801E.

FEATURES

❍Standard 4

″

remote controller

❍

Built-in DSC meets ITU Class E requirement

❍12 and 24 V DC versions are available

❍PC connection capability for remote control

IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the

transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This

manual contains important safety and operating in-

structions for the IC-M801E.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-

tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during

transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or

burn.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to

an AC outlet directly. This may pose a fire hazard or

result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER mount the transceiver

main unit overhead. The weight of the unit is approxi-

mately 8.5 kg, but its apparent weight will increase

several fold due to wave shocks or vibration. The unit

must be mounted on a ﬂat hard surface only.

RNEVER connect a power source of more than

15.6 V DC or 31.2 V DC (depending on the transceiver

version). This connection could cause a ﬁre or ruin the

transceiver.

RNEVER place the transceiver where normal oper-

ation of the ship or vehicle may be hindered or where it

could cause bodily injury.

RNEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any

internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the

transceiver. This may result in an electric shock.

DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or al-

cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the trans-

ceiver surface.

During maritime mobile operation, KEEP the trans-

ceiver and handset or microphone as far away as pos-

sible (at least 1 m) from the magnetic navigation com-

pass to prevent erroneous indications.

Use Icom handset or microphones only (supplied or op-

tional). Other manufacturer’s handset or microphones

have different pin assignments, and connection to the

IC-M801E may damage the transceiver.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with

temperatures below –15°C or above +55°C.

AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en-

vironments or in direct sunlight.

AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting

anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct

heat dissipation.

Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent

use by children.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver main unit will become

hot when operating the transceiver continuously for

long periods.

PRECAUTIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RRWARNING Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No

risk or personal injury, fire or electric

shock.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the are registered trademarks of

Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United

Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other

countries.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Ma-

chines.

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2001 NEW

When your ship requires assistance, contact other ships and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call using dig-

ital selective calling on an emergency frequency.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

When immediate help is needed

qPush and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. until the

short beeps become one long beep, to send the

distress call.

wAfter 8291 kHz is automatically selected (after an

acknowledgement call is received), push and hold

the PTT switch on the handset or microphone and

send the following information.

1. “MAY DAY, MAY DAY, MAY DAY.”

2. “THIS IS……………” (name of ship)

3. “LOCATED AT ……” (ship’s position)

4. Give the reason for the distress call.

5. Explain what assistance you need.

6. Give additional information:

• Ship type

• Ship length

• Ship color

• Number of people on-board

When potential problems exist

qPush [DSC] to select DSC watch mode, if neces-

sary.

wPush [MODE

SET

] to select DSC menu, rotate [CH]

to select “Geographical” then push [ENT].

eFollow the guidance displayed on the LCD (bottom

line), to set up the category, area, trafﬁc and call-

ing frequencies with [CH], [ENT] and keypad.

rPush and hold [CALL] for 1 sec. until the short

beeps become one long beep.

tTransmit the appropriate information using voice.

• DSC equipped ships may monitor your transmission.

FOREWORD................................................i

IMPORTANT .............................................. i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ........................... i

PRECAUTIONS ......................................... i

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ......................ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................ ii

QUICK REFERENCE............................. I–V

■How to set a Channel/Group .............. I

■Audio output/squelch adjustment ...... II

■Basic voice transmission and

reception ........................................... III

■Receiving a DSC............................... IV

■Transmitting a distress call................ IV

1 OPERATING RULES AND

GUIDELINES......................................... 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................... 2–7

■Controller (RC-25E) ........................... 2

■Main unit............................................. 4

■Handset (HS-98) ............................... 5

■LCD screen ....................................... 6

3 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

........................................................... 8–9

■Selecting a channel ........................... 8

4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT .......... 10–12

■Basic voice transmit and receive .... 10

■Function for transmit ........................ 10

■Functions for receive ....................... 11

■FSK operation ................................. 12

5 CHANNEL NAME PROGRAMMING . 13

6 DSC PREPARATION ................... 14–15

■MMSI code programming ................ 14

■Position and time programming ....... 15

7 CALL PROCEDURE .................... 16–28

■Distress call ..................................... 16

■Individual call ................................... 20

■Group call ........................................ 23

■Geographical call ............................. 24

■Semi/Auto (telephone) call .............. 26

■Test call ........................................... 28

8 WHEN RECEIVING A CALL ........ 29–36

■To receive a DSC call ...................... 29

■Received information ....................... 30

■Deleting a memory .......................... 30

■Distress call ..................................... 31

■Distress relay call ............................ 33

■Semi/Auto (telephone) call .............. 34

■Group call ........................................ 35

■Geographical area call .................... 35

■Individual call ................................... 36

9 MEMORY OPERATION ..................... 37

■Memory description ......................... 37

■Memory writing ................................ 37

■Memory reading/transmitting/deleting

......................................................... 37

10 DSC MENU OPERATION ............ 38–41

■General ............................................ 38

■ID input ............................................ 38

■Frequency input ............................... 39

■Verifying self-ID ............................... 40

■Self testing ....................................... 40

■Telephone number input .................. 40

■Memory reading/deleting ................. 41

■Printing out the DSC memory contents

......................................................... 41

11 SET MODE ................................... 42–47

■Quick set mode ............................... 42

■Initial set mode ................................ 43

12 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION

....................................................... 48–60

■Supplied accessories ...................... 48

■Basic connections ............................49

■Advanced connections .................... 50

■Ground connection .......................... 51

■Power source .................................. 52

■Antenna ........................................... 52

■Mounting .......................................... 53

■Using the optional MB-108 .............. 55

■Using the optional MB-75 ................ 56

■Transceiver dimensions ................... 57

■Fuse replacement ............................ 58

■Connector information ..................... 59

13 FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING .. 61–62

■Frequency selection ........................ 61

■Programming a frequency ............... 62

14 SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 63

15 OPTIONS ........................................... 64

16 TEMPLATE .................................. 65–68

■Remote controller (RC-25E) ............ 65

■Speaker (SP-24E) ........................... 67

ABOUT CE ............................................. 69

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Reference

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• Available channel groups and channels

*1[GRP] changes in 20 channels steps. *2SITOR use— no group separation.

QUICK REFERENCE

2001 NEW

■How to set a Channel/Group

The IC-M801E has up to 160 user-programmable, 249

ITU SSB duplex, 124 ITU SSB simplex and 662 ITU

FSK duplex channels.

DDUsing the group and channel selectors

qRotate [GRP] to select the desired group.

• Available groups are shown in the list below.

•During user-programmable channel group use, the

channels change in 20-channel steps. See details on

p. 8.

Example; When starting the user-programmable Ch. 1.

1⇔21⇔41…141⇔401⇔4-1⇔601……C2-1…1

wRotate [CH] to select the desired channel.

• Available channels are shown in the list below.

• Pushing [Y]/[Z] on the optional hand microphone, HM-

135, also selects a channel.

[CH][GRP]

Channel No. Description Channel No. Description Channel No. Description

1 to 160 User Ch.*11201 to 1241 12 MHz ITU duplex Ch. 22-1 to 22-9 22 MHz ITU simplex Ch.

401 to 427 4 MHz ITU duplex Ch. 12-1 to 12-9 12 MHz ITU simplex Ch. 2501 to 2510 25 MHz ITU duplex Ch.

4-1 to 4-9 4 MHz ITU simplex Ch. 1601 to 1656 16 MHz ITU duplex Ch. 25-1 to 25-9 25 MHz ITU simplex Ch.

601 to 608 6 MHz ITU duplex Ch. 16-1 to 16-9 16 MHz ITU simplex Ch. C1-1 to C1-21 C1 channels

6-1 to 6-9 6 MHz ITU simplex Ch. 1801 to 1815 18 MHz ITU duplex Ch. C2-1 to C2-31 C2 channels

801 to 832 8 MHz ITU duplex Ch. 18-1 to 18-9 18 MHz ITU simplex Ch. 4001 to 25040 ITU FSK duplex Ch.*2

8-1 to 8-9 8 MHz ITU simplex Ch. 2201 to 2253 22 MHz ITU duplex Ch.

DDUsing the keypad

• When selecting an user-programmable channel

➥Push the appropriate numeral keys to set the 1,

2 or 3-digit channel number, then push [ENT].

•Pushing [CE] clears input digits and retrieves the

channel.

Example; When selecting Ch. 1.

Push [1

] then push [ENT].

Example; When selecting Ch. 35.

Push [3

SCAN

], [5

AGC

×] then push [ENT].

Example; When selecting Ch. 128.

Push [1

], [2

SQL

], [8 PRN] then push [ENT].

• When selecting an ITU duplex channel

➥Push the appropriate numeral keys to set the 3,

4 or 5-digit channel number, then push [ENT].

•Pushing [CE] clears input digits and retrieves the

channel.

Example; When selecting Ch. 401.

Push [4

×], [0

DIM

], [1

] then push [ENT].

Example; When selecting Ch. 2505.

Push [2

SQL

], [5

AGC

×], [0

DIM

], [5

AGC

×] then push

[ENT].

• When selecting an ITU simplex channel

➥Push the appropriate numeral keys to set the 5

or 6-digit channel number, then push [ENT].

• Push [0

DIM

] 3 times to enter “– (dash).”

•Pushing [CE] clears input digits and retrieves the

channel.

Example; When selecting Ch. 4-1.

Push [4

×], [0

DIM

], [0

DIM

], [0

DIM

], [1

] then

push [ENT].

- After pushing [0

DIM

] 3 times, “–” appears.

Example; When selecting Ch. 25-2.

Push [2

SQL

], [5

AGC

×], [0

DIM

], [0

DIM

], [0

DIM

SQL

] then push [ENT].

- After pushing [0

DIM

] 3 times, “–” appears.

Numeral keys [ENT][CE]

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Quick Reference

QUICK REFERENCE

■Audio output/squelch adjustment

DDAudio output level

➥Rotate [VOL] to adjust audio output level.

NOTE: Connect the handset/microphone and

make sure that no “ ” and “SQL” indicators are

displayed during audio level adjustment, otherwise,

audio may not be output.

When either or both indicators are displayed, per-

form the following operations;

- When “ ” is displayed, push [F] then [4

×].

- When “SQL” is displayed, push [F] then [2

SQL

[VOL]

[2 SQL][4 SP×]

[F]

DDSquelch function

➥Push [F] then [2

SQL

] to turn the squelch function

ON and OFF.

“SQL” appears when the squelch function is ON.

SQL

---GPS---

Lat

59'N

Lon134

44'E

16:23

J3E SIMP

[2 SQL][F]

• Squelch level adjustment

qPush [F] then [2

SQL

] to turn the squelch function

ON.

• Select the desired frequency/channel in advance, if de-

sired.

wPush [F] then [MODE

SET

] to enter quick set

mode.

eRotate [GRP] to select the “S-SQL LEVEL” item.

rRotate [CH] to adjust the squelch level.

• Adjust the level within 1–100 range.

tPush [MODE

SET

] to exit quick set mode.

ITEM SEL

[MODE SET]

[2 SQL]

[CH]

[GRP]

[F]

• Voice squelch function

The voice squelch function detects voice components

in the received signal and opens the squelch only

when voice components are included in the signal.

qWhile pushing [MODE

SET

] turn the power ON to

enter initial set mode.

wRotate [GRP] to select the “VOICE SQL” item.

eRotate [CH] to select the voice squelch function

ON and OFF.

rTurn the power OFF then ON again to exit initial

set mode.

***

SET

M DE

***

ÇÇ

ITEM SEL

[MODE SET]

[POWER]

[GRP]

[CH]

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III

QUICK REFERENCE

2001 NEW 2001 NEW

■Basic voice transmission and reception

DDReceiving a signal

qSelect the desired channel via [GRP] and [CH], or

keypad.

•Turn ON/OFF the squelch function or adjust the

squelch level as desired.

wWhen a signal is received, “RX” indicator appears

and audio is output from the connected speaker.

•Rotating [VOL] to adjust the audio output level at this

moment is recommended.

• S-meter shows the received signal strength.

eUse the following functions, if desired:

• Noise blanker

Push [F] then [1

] to turn the noise blanker

ON and OFF.

•“NB” appears when the noise blanker is activated.

•See page 42 for the noise blanker level adjustment.

• AGC (Automatic Gain Control) OFF function

Push [F] then [5

AGC

×] to turn the AGC OFF

function ON and OFF.

•“ ” appears when the AGC-OFF function is

activated (deactivating AGC).

• RF gain level

Push [F], [6

] to enter the RF gain adjust-

ment mode, then rotate [CH] to adjust the gain.

•Adjust the gain within 0 (low sensitivity) to 9 (maxi-

mum sensitivity) range.

• Push [MODE

SET

] to exit the adjustment mode.

• Clarity

Push [F], [RX

CLAR

] to switch the clarity func-

tion ON and OFF, then rotate [CH] for critical

tuning.

[5 AGC×]

[1 NB]

[F] [RX CLAR]

[6 RF-G]

AGC

DDTransmitting in voice

qSelect the desired channel via [GRP] and [CH], or

keypad.

wPush [F], then push and hold [TX

TXF

] for a while

to monitor the transmit frequency of the selected

channel.

• The transmit frequency is displayed and “TX” blinks.

• When the channel is busy, wait until it becomes clear,

or change the channel.

eWhen the optional AT-141 is connected, push

[TUNE

THRU

] to start manual tuning.

•“TUNE” appears when the antenna is tuned.

•“TUNE” blinks when a tuning error has occurred.

• Automatic tuning function is also available.

rPush and hold [PTT] on the handset or micro-

phone to transmit.

•“TX” appears.

• If “SWR” appears during transmit, check your antenna

system.

tSpeak into the handset or microphone at your nor-

mal voice level.

yRelease [PTT] to return to receive.

•“TX” disappears.

[TUNE THRU]

[TX TXF][GRP] [CH] [F]

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Quick Reference

QUICK REFERENCE

2001 NEW

■Receiving a DSC

➥For waiting for a DSC call, such as an individual or

group call on the desired frequencies, push [DSC]

to enter DSC watching mode.

•Monitoring the frequencies, 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0,

8414.5, 12577.0 and 16804.5 kHz, for distress, ur-

gency, etc., no operation is necessary with the trans-

ceiver. These frequencies are monitored at all times.

[DSC]

DDSimple distress call

➥Lift up the distress switch cover, then push and

hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.

• After 5 sec., a distress call is sent.

[DISTRESS]

■Transmitting a distress call

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QUICK REFERENCE

2001 NEW

DDRegular distress call

qPush [DSC] to enter DSC watch mode.

wPush [MODE

SET

] to enter DSC menu.

eRotate [CH] to select “Distress” then push

[ENT].

rRotate [CH] to select the desired nature then push

[ENT].

tVerify your position and the UTC time, then push

[ENT].

• When no NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 data is applied to [GPS],

your position and UTC time should be input in this step.

-Use the keypad and [CH] when changing your posi-

tion or the time.

- Move the cursor with [CH] rotation.

-[3

SCAN

], [6

], [7] and [9] is used for the ‘East,’

‘North,’ ‘South’ and ‘West’ selection.

yRotate [CH] to select the DSC calling frequencies,

then push [ENT].

• After pushing [ENT], return to DSC menu as shown in

step e.

uLift up the distress switch cover, then push and

hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec.

[DISTRESS]

*******

Distress

*******

--------

Attempt

-------

Single;six

frequency

Single;

2187.5kHz

Single;

4207.5kHz

Single;

6312.0kHz

Single;

8414.5kHz

Single;12577.0kHz

Single;16804.5kHz

KSEL

*******

Distress

*******

---

Position

time

----

Latitude

Longitude

UTC

†

34.343N

135

34.343E

12:34

KNull

*******

Distress

*******

--------

Nature

--------

Undesignated

Fire,Explosion

Flooding

Collision

Grounding

Capsizing

Sinking

Disable

adrift

Abandoning

ship

Piracy

attack

Man

overboard

KSEL

*******

DSC

*******

--------

Select

--------

Position

Individual

Group

Geographical

Distress

RLY

Semi/Auto

Test

memory

Set

Self

test

Exit

KSEL

[MODE SET]

[ENT][CH]

[DSC]

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OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES

2001 NEW

Quick Reference

Before transmitting, monitor the channel you wish to

use so as to avoid interrupting transmissions al-

ready in progress.

• CALL PROCEDURE

Calls must be properly identified and the time limit

must be respected.

qGive your call sign each time you call another ship

or coast guard station. If you have no call sign,

identify the station by giving your ship name and the

name of the licensee.

wGive your call sign at the end of each transmission

that lasts more than 3 min.

eYou must break and give your call sign at least once

every 15 min. during long ship-to-shore calls.

rKeep your unanswered calls short, less than

30 sec. Do not repeat a call for 2 min.

tUnnecessary transmissions are not allowed.

• PRIORITIES

qRead all rules and regulations pertaining to priori-

ties and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and

distress calls take priority over all others.

wFalse or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited

and punishable by law.

• PRIVACY

qInformation overheard but not intended for you, can-

not lawfully be used in any way.

wIndecent or profane language is prohibited.

• LOGS

qAll distress, emergency and safety calls must be

recorded in complete details. Log data activity is

usually recorded in 24 hour time. Universal Time

Coordinated (UTC) is frequently used.

wAdjustments, repairs, channel frequency changes

and authorized modiﬁcations affecting electrical op-

eration of the equipment must be kept in the main-

tenance log; entries must be signed by the autho-

rized licensed technician performing or supervising

the work.

• RADIO LICENSES

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

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 govern-

ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license appli-

cation. This government-issued license states the call

sign which is your craft’s identification for radio pur-

poses.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the li-

cense most often held by small ship radio operators

when a radio is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must

be posted or kept with the operator. Only a licensed

radio operator may operate the transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a

transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises,

and ends the call and makes the necessary log en-

tries.

Keep a copy of the current government rules and reg-

ulation handy.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

2001 NEW

■Controller (RC-25E)

qDISTRESS SWITCH [DISTRESS] (p. 17)

Push for 5 sec. (approx.) to make a distress call.

wCALL SWITCH [CALL]

Push for 1 sec. to start calling after DSC contents

are setup.

eCANCEL SWITCH [CANCEL]

Cancels a distress or DSC repeat call.

rHEADPHONE JACK [ ]

Accepts headphones.

• Output power: 2.5 mW with a 16 Ωload

(stereo/monaural)

tMICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC]

Accepts the supplied or optional microphone.

• See p. 64 for appropriate microphones.

• See p. 59 for microphone connector information.

yGROUP SELECTOR [GRP]

➥

Selects groups in 20 channel steps and ITU ma-

rine channel groups.

(p. 8)

➥Selects items during quick/initial set mode, etc.

uCHANNEL SELECTOR [CH]

➥Selects an operating channel within the selected

channel group such as ITU channels. (p. 8)

•User channels can be selected from 1 to 160 (max.)

in sequence regardless of the channel group.

➥Changes setting or value of the selected item

during quick/initial set mode, etc.

iRX/CLARITY SWITCH [RX

CLAR

]

➥After pushing [F], turns the clarity function ON

and OFF. (p. 12)

• [CH] is used for clarity control.

➥During DSC watch mode, enters RX memory se-

lect screen. (p. 30)

• [CH] is used for distress and other call selection.

oPOWER SWITCH [POWER]

➥Push to turn the power ON.

➥Push for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF.

!0 TX/TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SWITCH [TX

TXF

]

➥

After pushing [F], displays the transmit fre-

quency, and opens the squelch. Checks and mon-

itors the transmit frequency while holding. (p. 10)

➥During DSC watch mode, enters TX memory se-

lect screen. (p. 37)

• [CH] is used for memory selection.

!1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Adjusts the audio output level.

• Audio does not come from the speaker when:

- The speaker OFF switch is turned ON.

- The squelch function is turned ON and no signal is

being received.

-Pick the handset up with speaker switch “ ” position.

(p. 5)

- During DSC watch mode.

DISTRESS

yuio!0 !1

!4!5!6!7Function display (pgs. 6, 7)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

!2 FREQUENCY/CHANNEL SWITCH [FREQ/CH]

➥Selects indication type: (p. 8)

When channel comment indication is ON;

switches channel comment indication ON and

OFF.

When channel comment indication is OFF;

switches transmit frequency indication ON and

OFF.

➥After pushing [F], enters channel name pro-

gramming mode, when channel comment indica-

tion is ON. (p. 13)

!3 KEYPAD

➥Inputs numeral “1” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “1,” “Q,” “Z,” “q,” “z” or space for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], turns the noise

blanker function ON and OFF. (p. 11)

➥Inputs numeral “2” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “2,” “A,” “B,” “C,” “a,” “b” or “c” for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], turns the squelch

function ON and OFF. (p. 11)

➥Inputs numeral “3” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “3,” “D,” “E,” “F,” “d,” “e” or “f” for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], starts and stops the

scan function. (p. 9)

➥Inputs numeral “4” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “4,” “G,” “H,” “I,” “g,” “h” or “i” for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], turns the external

speaker output ON and OFF. (p. 10)

➥Inputs numeral “5” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “5,” “J,” “K,” “L,” “j,” “k” or “l” for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], turns the AGC OFF

function ON and OFF. (p. 11)

➥Inputs numeral “6” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “6,” “M,” “N,” “O,” “m,” “n” or “o” for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], enters the RF gain ad-

justment mode. (p. 11)

➥Inputs numeral “7” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “7,” “P,” “R,” “S,” “p,” “r” or “s” for

channel comment input.

➥Inputs numeral “8” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “8,” “T,” “U,” “V,” “t,” “u” or “v” for

channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], push for 1 sec. to print

out the DSC contents, etc. (p. 41)

➥Inputs numeral “9” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “9,” “W,” “X,” “Y,” “w,” “x” or “y” for

channel comment input.

➥Inputs numeral “0” for channel number

input, etc.

➥Inputs “0” and symbols (.,()*+-

/<=>@) for channel comment input.

➥After pushing [F], selects LCD backlight

brightness.

➥Fixes input of channel number and chan-

nel comment, etc.

➥When pushed for 1 sec., stores pro-

grammed frequency, operating mode and

memory comment into a channel.

➥Clears entered digits and retrieves the

previous frequency, channel or channel

names during setting.

!4 FUNCTION SWITCH [F]

After pushing, activates the secondary functions.

•“ ” appears when a secondary function can be ac-

cessed.

!5 TUNE/THROUGH SWITCH [TUNE

THRU

]

➥Starts tuning when the optional AT-141

HF AUTO

MATIC ANTENNA TUNER

is connected.

•“TUNE” appears when tuned.

•When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the tuning

circuit is bypassed automatically after 15 sec.

➥After pushing [F], bypasses the connected an-

tenna tuner. (p. 12)

•“THRU” appears instead of “TUNE” indication.

!6 MODE/SET SWITCH [MODE

SET

]

➥Push to select an operating mode.

•J3E (USB), H3E (AM), LSB, J2B (AFSK), F1B (FSK),

and A1A (CW) modes are available, depending on

version or countries.

➥After pushing [F], enters quick set mode. (p. 42)

➥During DSC watch mode, enters DSC menu.

!7 DSC SWITCH [DSC] (p. 29)

Switches DSC watch mode and voice communica-

tion mode when pushed.

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■Main unit

GROUND TERMINAL

IMPORTANT! Connects a ship’s ground. See

page 51 for details.

wDC POWER TERMINALS (pgs. 49, 52)

Accepts 12 V DC or 24 V DC through the supplied

DC power cables.

Red terminal is for positive and black terminal is for

negative connection.

eDC ISOLATE SWITCH [DC ISOLATE] (p. 49)

Turns the transceiver’s main power ON and OFF.

rTUNER CONTROL SOCKET (pgs. 49, 52)

Connects a control cable to an optional antenna

tuner.

A female connector kit is supplied for external an-

tenna tuner connection.

tANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 (pgs. 49, 52)

Connects a 50 ΩHF band antenna via a 50 Ω

matched coaxial cable with a PL-259 plug for both

transmit and receive operation.

yPRINTER CONNECTOR (pgs. 50, 60)

Connects an IBM®centronics or compatible printer

to print out received DSC information automatically

or manually.

uREMOTE CONNECTOR [REMOTE] (pgs. 50, 59)

Connects to a PC via an RS-232C cable (D-sub 9-

pin) for remote control in the NMEA or RS-232C for-

mat.

iMODEM CONNECTOR [AF/MOD] (pgs. 50, 59)

Connects to an NBDP (Narrow Band Direct Print-

ing) or FAX system via a D-sub 9-pin cable.

oCONTROLLER CONNECTOR [CONTROLLER]

(p. 49)

Connects the supplied remote controller, RC-25E.

!0 GPS CONNECTOR [GPS] (p. 50)

Input position and UTC data (NMEA0183 ver. 3.01

format), such as from a GPS receiver, etc., for set-

ting your positioning and time data automatically

without manual input for DSC operation.

!1 SPEAKER JACK [SP] (p. 49)

Connects the supplied external speaker, SP-24E.

!2 ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 (p. 49)

Connects a 50 ΩHF band antenna via a 50 Ω

matched coaxial cable with a PL-259 plug for DSC

receiver.

NMEA IN (+)

RCA

NMEA IN (–)

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

2001 NEW

■Handset (HS-98)

qSPEAKER SWITCH

Toggle the connected external speaker output ON

and OFF when pick the handset up.

• When the switch is set to “ ” position

- Emits the receiving audio from the connected ex-

ternal speaker.

• When the switch is set to “ ” position

- Mutes the connected external speaker output.

•The receiving audio can be heard from the earpiece

of the handset.

- Replace the handset into the cradle to emits the

receiving audio from the connected external

speaker.

wHANDSET CONNECTOR

Connects to [MIC] connector on the remote con-

troller. (p. 49)

ePTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

Handset

Cradle

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION

2001 NEW 2001 NEW

■LCD screen

The IC-M801E has 2 indication types, one is channel

name indication and the other is frequency indication.

These indication types can be switched with a push of

a button, depending on set mode’s setting. See

pages 8 and 44 for display type settings.

SQL

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

qRECEIVE INDICATOR

“RX” appears when signals are received or the

squelch is open.

wTUNE INDICATOR

“TUNE” blinks while tuning, if an optional external

antenna tuner is connected. (p. 10)

•“TUNE” appears after tuning is completed with AT-141.

•“THRU” appears when the tuner through function is ac-

tivated.

•“SWR” appears when the antenna SWR worsens during

transmit, depending on the transmit output power. If it

appears, check your antenna system.

OPERATING MODE INDICATOR

Shows the selected operating mode.

•“J3E,” “USB,” “H3E,” “AM,” “LSB,” “J2B,” “AFS,”

“F1B,” “FSK,” “A1A” or “CW” appears depending on

operating mode and setting.

rSIMPLEX/DUPLEX INDICATOR

“SIMP” appears when a simplex channel is se-

lected.

“DUP” appears when a duplex channel is selected.

tFUNCTION INDICATOR

“ ” appears when a secondary function can be ac-

cessed.

yCLARITY INDICATOR (p. 12)

“CLAR” appears when the clarity function is acti-

vated and shows shifting frequency in “Hz.”

uSPEAKER OFF INDICATOR (p. 10)

“ ” appears when the speaker output is turned

OFF.

iAGC OFF INDICATOR (p. 11)

“ ” appears when the AGC OFF function is

turned ON.

oPOSITION/UTC TIME INDICATOR (p. 15)

Shows position and/or UTC (or local) time. When

an NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 data is applied to [GPS],

the indication is up dated automatically.

•When no NMEA data is applied, the position and UTC

time must be set in advance.

•“GPS” appears when an NMEA0183 ver. 3.01 data is

applied to [GPS], “MNL” appears when the position is

manually set.

•“UTC” appears when the offset time has not been pro-

grammed. (No “UTC” indication when offset time is pro-

grammed and shows local time.)

!0 CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATION

Shows the selected channel number.

!1 S/ANTENNA CURRENT INDICATOR

Shows relative driving antenna current levels dur-

ing transmit and receiving signal strength during re-

ceive.

!2 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 11)

“NB” appears when the noise blanker function is ac-

tivated.

!3 SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 11)

“SQL” appears when the squelch is ON.

!4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR

➥“TX” appears during transmit.

➥“TX” blinks while monitoring a transmit frequency.

(p. 10)

!5 CHANNEL NAME/RECEIVE FREQUENCY

READOUT

➥Shows the programmed channel names.

➥Shows receive frequency when no channel name

is programmed, or during frequency indication.

➥

During DSC watch mode, displays “DSC WATCH.”

!6 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows transmit frequency.

!7 OPERATING GUIDE INDICATION

During DSC watch mode operation, shows several

types of guidance, according to the selected condi-

tion.

!8 SCANNING FREQUENCY READOUT

During DSC watch mode operation, shows the pro-

grammed scan frequency.

• Decimal points blink.

!9 MMSI CODE INDICATION

During DSC watch mode operation, shows the pro-

grammed MMSI code.

yIF FILTER WIDTH INDICATOR

Shows the selected IF ﬁlter passband width during

e-mail operation mode.

AGC

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SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

2001 NEW

CHANNEL GROUPS *1[GRP] changes in 20 channels steps. *2SITOR use— no group separation.

■Selecting a channel

The transceiver has 160 user channels and ITU chan-

nels. However, the number of user channels can be

optionally restricted.

DDDisplay selection

NOTE: Channel name (alphanumeric) may not ap-

pear during frequency indication depending on ini-

tial set mode setting. (p. 44)

FREQUENCY indication CHANNEL indication

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DDUsing the channel selector

The transceiver has two large controls for group se-

lection and channel selection. The [GRP] changes

channels in 20 channel increments and selects ITU

channel groups; and the [CH] selects each channel.

qRotate [GRP] to select the desired channel group

as shown at right and/or below.

wRotate [CH] to select the desired channel.

[EXAMPLE]: Selection with the [GRP]

ITU SSB channels

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