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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MF/HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iM710RT

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Summary of Contents for IC-M710RT

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL MF HF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM710RT ...

Page 2: ...C such as a 24 volt battery This connection will ruin the transceiver NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the ship or vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children NEVER expose the transceiver to rain snow or any liquids There are two types of grounding systems available for the IC M710RT Negative G...

Page 3: ...an optional GM 110DSC DSC TERMINAL UNIT When immediate help is needed Push and hold EMERGENCY on the GM 110DSC for 5 sec until the short beeps become one long beep to send the distress call After 2182 kHz is automatically selected transmit the appropriate information as at left using voice When a potential problem exists Push SEL on the GM 110DSC then select all ships call with ENT and the DATA SE...

Page 4: ... 10 CW operation 11 FSK operation 11 Cross channel operation 11 5 USER CHANNEL PROGRAMMING 12 Programming a frequency 12 D Receive frequency 12 D Transmit frequency 12 D Channel names 12 6 SET MODE 12 15 Set mode operation 12 Set mode contents 12 7 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 16 25 Supplied accessories 16 Attaching 1 remote controller 16 Attaching 2 remote controllers 17 D Set ID number 17 D Inte...

Page 5: ...n 24 hour time Universal Time UTC is frequently used Adjustments 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 authorized licensed technician performing or super vising the work RADIO LICENSES 1 SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license befor...

Page 6: ...al antenna tuner such as Icom s AT 130 E is connected NOTE When selecting automatic tuning in set mode pushing this switch is not necessary to tune the antenna p 13 i CHANNEL SELECTOR CHANNEL p 6 Selects an operating channel within the selected channel group such as ITU channels User channels can be selected from 1 to 160 max in sequence regardless of the channel group Changes the operating freque...

Page 7: ...the received signal contains no voice or FSK components Starts and stops the scan function after pushing FUNC p 7 3 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH NB p 10 Turns the noise blanker function on to remove pulse type noise such as engine ignition noise NB appears when the function is turned on 0 9 to CH FREQ CE TX RX 4 AGC OFF SWITCH AGC p 10 Deactivates the AGC function to receive weak sig nals blocked by stron...

Page 8: ...function as the power switch POWER on the front panel Only available on the Europe and GMDSS versions 4 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION q t w e r Main unit controller detached D HM 120 microphone keys The P key on the HM 120 HAND MICROPHONE can be set to function as the MODE NB AGC SQL or TUNE keys on the remote controller The YZ keys function the same as the CHANNEL selector Also using set mode p 15 these ke...

Page 9: ...tead Shows the transmit frequency during frequency indication p 6 Shows transmit channel number during cross channel operation Europe versions only p 11 TUNE DUP SIMP TX RX DSC F SCAN SQL N B AGC AGC A 4 3 2 1 0 ALM q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 i SQUELCH INDICATOR p 10 Appears when the squelch is on o SCAN INDICATOR p 7 Appears when the scan function is in use The scan function is not availab...

Page 10: ...tor All ITU channels are not available with some versions and ITU FSK channels can be hidden using set mode p 13 1 J3E WWV 21 J3E KMI 41 J3E WOM 61 J3E WOO 121 J3E FAX 141 J3E SHP SHP 401 J3E 4 357 0 4 1 J3E 4A LTD 601 J3E 6 501 0 2501 J3E 26 145 0 25 1 J3E FAX 4001 FSK 4 210 5 ITU FSK channels ITU SSB channels DUP TX RX DSC F AGC ALM If appears push CE to delete it NOTE Channel name alphanumeric ...

Page 11: ...o stop the scan Channel scan ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 ch 5 scan is cancelled when transmitting Channel resume scan ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 ch 5 scan pauses for 30 sec then resumes after transmitting D Using the keypad Direct channel selection via the keypad is available for quick channel selection Make sure s does not appear on the display If it appears push CE to delete it Enter the desired channel number...

Page 12: ... desired frequency with 5 or 6 digits Push RX to input the frequency Do not hold RX for more than 0 5 sec otherwise the frequency will be programmed into the channel EXAMPLE Setting 12 3450 MHz D Using the channel selector Select a channel which is programmed near the frequency you want to receive Push the CE key to select frequency selection mode s appears on the display Rotate the CHANNEL select...

Page 13: ...tch to return to receive microphone connector SQL SPEAKER CLARITY Functions for transmit D Transmit frequency check When DUP appears on the display such as for a ship to shore channel the transmit frequency differs from the receive frequency In such cases the transmit frequency should be mon itored before transmitting to prevent interference to other stations Push and hold TX FREQ to monitor the t...

Page 14: ...nt strong signals or noise the AGC function may reduce the sensitivity In this situation the AGC function should be deactivated Push AGC to toggle the function on and off ê appears when the AGC function is deactivated TX RX DSC F AGC AG AGC ALM D RF gain setting The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain setting This may help to remove undesired weak sig nals while monitoring strong signals...

Page 15: ...nal unit as shown at right Select the desired channel FSK ITU channel group ch 4001 to ch 25040 are avail able depending on version Push MODE one or more times to select the type of emission FSK or J2B Operate the FSK terminal unit NOTE FSK shift frequency and FSK polarity can be adjusted in set mode p 14 Some transceivers my operate 1 7 kHz higher than the IC M710RT s J2B mode even when the same ...

Page 16: ... to select frequency selection mode s and frequency appear on the display Enter the desired frequency via the keypad with 5 or 6 digits The CHANNEL selector cannot be used Push and hold TX for 1 sec to program Push TX to stop from flashing D Channel names Select the desired user channel to be programmed Push CH FREQ to select channel indication Push FUNC then CE The channel name alphanumeric reado...

Page 17: ... for use with an optional Icom antenna tuner Select the condition depending on the connected antenna tuner NOTE Internal switch selection may be required when using a non Icom tuner p 23 AT 130 default AT 120 AH 3 3 Automatic tuning condition When the optional AT 130 or AT 130E automatic an tenna tuner is connected tuning can be started auto matically without the TUNE switch for instant operation ...

Page 18: ...encies the difference between the mark and space frequency are used for FSK opera tion This item allows you to select a shift frequency for almost any FSK system Passband 2 3 kHz 6 dB default Passband 500 Hz 6 dB Gene Marine 350 Hz 6 dB GMDSS TX RX DSC F AGC ALM TX RX DSC F AGC ALM Shift frequency 170 Hz default Shift frequency 425 Hz Shift frequency 850 Hz 4 Scan type selection scan type only Thi...

Page 19: ...inal Remote control signals can be input via the RS 232C socket or CLONE jack REMOTE socket default CLONE jack TX RX DSC F AGC ALM TX RX DSC F AGC ALM 9 FSK polarity Normal and reverse polarities are available for FSK operation This item allows you to select one of these polarities FSK REV off normal key open mark key close space FSK REV on reverse key open space key close mark FSK normal default ...

Page 20: ...6 use 2 pcs for each bolt 8 Flat washers M6 8 Spring washers M6 4 Self tapping screws 3 5 30 for mic hanger 2 FUSES FGB 30 A rear panel 2 FGB 5 A internal 2 RC 21 REMOTE CONTROLLER ACCESSORIES Microphone HM 120 1 Microphone hanger 1 DC power cable OPC 775 1 Mounting bracket 1 Bracket knobs 2 NUTS AND BOLTS Self tapping screws 3 5 30 for mic hanger 2 Flat washers M5 2 Nuts M6 use 2 pcs for each bol...

Page 21: ...ration The intercom function allows you to communicate be tween two remote controllers Push FUNC and then push SPEAKER to turn the intercom function ON INCOM blinks and beeps are emitted the blinking con tinues until the intercom function is cancelled Push FUNC to cancel the intercom function Push and hold the PTT switch on the microphone and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level The d...

Page 22: ...ur dealer The default inhibit time is 5 sec When more than 1 controller incl PC is con nected operating one controller automatically up dates settings on the other controller PC Volume adjustment is independently controlled by each remote controller PC The optional RS M710RT software allows you to program memory channels not available through regular IC M710RT operation Refer to the RS M710RT onli...

Page 23: ...NA CONNECTOR p 23 Connects a 50 Ω HF band antenna with a 50 Ω matched coaxial cable and a PL 259 plug w GROUND TERMINAL IMPORTANT Connects a ship s or vehicle s ground See p 22 for details e ACC 1 and ACC 2 SOCKETS See p 20 for details r CLONE JACK For Dealer use only t DSC or REMOTE SOCKETS p 21 DSC socket for GMDSS versions connects an optional GM 110DSC DSC TERMINAL UNIT REMOTE socket for Marin...

Page 24: ...IONS 1 8 V Regulated 8 V output Output voltage 8 V 0 3 V Output current Less than 10 mA 2 GND Same as ACC 1 pin 2 3 SEND Same as ACC 1 pin 3 4 NC No connection 5 ALC Same as ACC 1 pin 8 6 RLC T R relay control output When transmitting 0 V less than 0 5 A 7 13 6 V Same as ACC 1 pin 7 MICROPHONE PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 1 MIC Audio input from the microphone Input impedance 600 Ω eleme...

Page 25: ...al Input impedance 600 Ω terminal unit Input level Approx 0 25 2 5 V rms 4 NAF Coaxial ground for NAF 5 NSEN Transmits when grounded Ground level 0 5 to 0 8 V Input level Less than 20 mA 6 NC No connection 7 NC No connection 8 NC No connection 9 GND Ground for digital equipment REMOTE PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 1 MOD Modulation input from an external Input impedance 600 Ω terminal uni...

Page 26: ...tower Stainless steel stanchion Through mast Through hull Metal water tank Undesirable ground points these points may cause electrolysis Engine block Keel bolt Unusable ground points these connections may cause an explosion or elec trical shock Gas or electrical pipe Fuel tank or oil catch pan Power source The transceiver requires regulated DC power of 13 6 V and at least 30 A There are 3 ways to ...

Page 27: ...nce their impedance may not be matched with the trans ceiver antenna connector With a 50 Ω matched antenna all marine bands can not be used The following antenna matcher or an tenna tuner may be helpful for antenna installation D Non Icom tuner Some non Icom tuners may be used with the IC M Please consult your dealer or marina if you wish to connect one The following internal settings may be requi...

Page 28: ...CAUTION KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel s magnetic nav igation compass Check the installation angle the display may not be easy to read at some angles D Mounting the controller main body D Transceiver dimensions Spring washer Flat washers Nuts Use two nuts to prevent loosening Spring washer Flat washers Nuts Use two nuts to prevent loosening 292 mm 111 2 ...

Page 29: ...9 screws from the rear panel then re move the rear frame and rear sealing Remove the transceiver case When reassembling the transceiver check the fol lowing points Internal fan and slits in the case are on the same side Front sealing is mated correctly Rear sealing is attached in the proper orienta tion Screws are tightened securely Fuse replacement The transceiver has 3 fuses to protect internal ...

Page 30: ...n man ual tuning is selected CW or FSK mode is selected for voice transmission Wrong type of emission is selected Microphone is too close to your mouth Wrong transmit frequency is set The CE key is not pushed s does not appear before digit entry 2182 kHz is selected with the 2182KHz switch SITOR operation is set OFF in set mode SOLUTION Reconnect the cable securely Check for cause then replace the...

Page 31: ...SC DSC TERMINAL UNIT 6 channel emergency scanning receiver for distress calls se lective calls etc Distress switch box attached AT 130 E AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Matches the transceiver to a long wire antenna with a mini mum of insertion loss OPC 566 SHIELDED CONTROL CABLE Shielded control canble helps protect the transceiver from RF feedback and extends separation between tuner and transceiver up ...

Page 32: ...ictoria 3056 Australia Phone 03 9387 0666 Fax 03 9387 0022 Unit 9 Sea St Herne Bay Kent CT6 8LD U K Phone 01227 741741 Fax 01227 741742 URL http www icomuk co uk Zac de la Plaine Rue Brindejonc des Moulinais BP 5804 31505 Toulouse Cedex France Phone 561 36 03 03 Fax 561 36 03 00 URL http www icom france com Edificio Can Castanyer Crta Gracia a Manresa km 14 750 08190 Sant Cugat Del Valles Barcelon...

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