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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iM400BB

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.

COMMANDMIC

™ (HM-195)

may not be supplied, depending
on the transceiver version.

Summary of Contents for IC-M400BB

Page 1: ...INE TRANSCEIVER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference COMMANDMICIV HM 195 may not be supplied depending on the transceiver version ...

Page 2: ...o make an individual DSC calls using the optional MA 500TR Class B AIS Transponder May not be supplied depending on the transceiver version In that case purchase separately IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC M400BB EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD D...

Page 3: ...imum gain of 3 dB are used If higher gain antenna are required then please contact your Icom distributor for revised installation recom mendations Operation The exposure to RF electromagnetic field is only applicable when this device is transmitting This exposure is naturally re duced due to the nature of alternating periods of receiving and transmitting Keep your transmissions to the minimum nece...

Page 4: ...o 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 field 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 al lowable MPE level set by FCC and IC FAILURE TO OBSERVE...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 instruc tion manual may cause harmful interference to radio com munications Operation of this equipment...

Page 7: ...ver s surfaces If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea son BE CAREFUL The transceiver rear panel will become hot when operating continuously for long periods of time Place the transceiver in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children BE CAREFUL The transceiver and the supplied or op tional HM 19...

Page 8: ... OF CONTENTS vii 1 OPERATING RULES 1 2 PREPARATION 2 3 MMSI code programming 2 ATIS code programming 3 3 AIS TRANSPONDER 4 5 Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder 4 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 6 10 Connections 6 Supplied accessories 8 Fuse replacement 8 Cleaning 8 Mounting the transceiver 8 Antenna 8 Microphone installation 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 12 Specifications 11 Opti...

Page 9: ...s your craft s identification for radio purposes 2 OPERATOR S 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 If required the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator If required only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver Howeve...

Page 10: ...I code turn OFF the power then turn it ON again Enter your MMSI code in the following manner e e Select a desired number using Dial or Ω Push ENT or Dial to set it To move the cursor select either arrow or then push ENT or Dial Repeat step r r e to enter all 9 digits After entering the 9 digit code FINISH is automatically t t selected and then push ENT or Dial to set it The MMSI CONFIRMATION scree...

Page 11: ...IS function is dis abled To program the ATIS code turn OFF the power then turn it ON again Enter your ATIS code in the following manner e e Select a desired number using Dial or Ω Push ENT or Dial to set it To move the cursor select either arrow or then push ENT or Dial Repeat step r r e to enter all 10 digits After entering the 10 digit code FINISH is automatically t t selected and then push ENT ...

Page 12: ...e normal operating mode Oth erwise you cannot make an individual DSC call using the tran sponder Push DSC to display the voice channel selection screen w w and then push Y or Z to select a desired voice chan nel Voice channels are already preset into the transponder in recom mended order When a coast station is selected in step q a voice channel will be specified by the coast station therefore you...

Page 13: ... OFF to stop the beeps and then select the intership channel specified in step w A different intership channel will be selected if the station you called cannot use the channel To reply push PTT and speak at a normal voice level You can check the MMSI code or the name if programmed of the AIS target on the display If the acknowledgement Unable to comply is received push ALARM OFF to stop the beeps...

Page 14: ...ative line of a GPS receiver for position data A NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 RMC GGA GNS GLL and VTG sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required Ask your dealer about suitable GPS receivers Yellow Listener A Data H Connects to an NMEA Out Positive line of a GPS receiver for position data A NMEA0183 ver 2 0 or 3 01 RMC GGA GNS GLL and VTG sentence format compatible GPS receiver is required Ask...

Page 15: ...195 separately When connecting the HM 195 for the first time a firmware update if needed will automatically start and the monitor dis plays the message shown to the right The update will take a maximum of 2 minutes DO NOT turn OFF the transceiver or disconnect the microphone until the update is completed Connect to the MA 500TR D D Connect the transceiver to the high density D Sub 15 pin connector...

Page 16: ...olvents such as benzine or alcohol as they will damage transceiver surfaces Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied template on the leaflet mount the IC M400BB securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 4 supplied screws 5 20 mm as illustrated below KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from the vessel s magnetic navigation...

Page 17: ...n be used between the transceiver and the OPC 1540 Up to two OPC 1541 can be added Installation D D Insert the OPC 1540 cable connector into the command q q microphone jack and tighten the nut To use the cable connector as a wall socket install it as w w described to the right Using the mounting base as a template carefully mark the e e holes where the cable and three screws will be fastened Drill...

Page 18: ...10 4 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 10 Gasket Mounting base Cap Nut ...

Page 19: ...itter D D Output power 25 W 1 W Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Max frequency deviation 5 0 kHz Spurious emissions European versions Less than 0 25 µW USA versions Less than 70 dBc High Less than 56 dBc Low Receiver D D Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity European versions 20 dB SINAD 5 dBµ emf typical USA versions 12 dB SINAD 13 dBµ typical Squel...

Page 20: ... feet microphone extension cable for the HM 195 commandmiciv Up to two OPC 1541 can be connected Maximum usable length is 18 m 60 ft MA 500TR class b ais transponder To transmit individual DSC calls to selected AIS targets Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor mance when used with an Icom transceiver Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transce...

Page 21: ...25 76 4 156 825 156 825 86 157 325 161 925 07 156 350 160 950 17 2 156 850 156 850 27 157 350 161 950 67 156 375 156 375 77 156 875 156 875 87 157 375 157 375 P4 3 161 425 161 425 88 157 425 157 425 08 156 400 156 400 18 156 900 161 500 28 157 400 162 000 68 69 156 425 156 425 78 156 925 161 525 09 156 450 156 450 19 156 950 161 550 37A 3 157 850 157 850 156 475 156 475 79 156 975 161 575 10 156 5...

Page 22: ...156 075 156 125 160 725 62 62A 156 125 156 125 156 175 160 775 63 63A 156 175 156 175 64 156 225 160 825 64 64A 64A 156 225 156 225 156 275 160 875 65 65A 65A 156 275 156 275 65A 156 325 160 925 66 66A 66A 1 156 325 156 325 66A 67 2 67 156 375 156 375 67 21A 21A 157 050 157 050 USA 21 157 050 161 650 21 CAN Transmit Receive INT Channel number Frequency MHz 71 71 156 575 156 575 71 72 72 156 625 15...

Page 23: ...ve the water with the AquaQuake func tion 1 0 Transmitting is impossi ble or high power can not be selected Some channels are programmed for low power or receive only by regulations The output power is set to low Change channels Push HI LO to select high power b pp 13 14 n Scan does not start Favorite channels are not programmed Set the desired channels as Favorite chan nels 3 No beep sounds Beep ...

Page 24: ...saka 547 0003 Japan A 7055D 1EX q Printed in Japan 2012 2013 Icom Inc Intended Country of Use AT FI IT PL GB RO BE FR LV PT IS TR CY DE LT SK LI HR CZ GR LU SI NO DK HU MT ES CH EE IE NL SE BG Printed on recycled paper with soy ink ...

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