DSC OPERATION Sending a Test call channels and safety calling channels. When you cannot avoid testing on a distress or safety channel, you should indicate that these are test calls. 1. Push 6. 7. Select “Address,” and then push [ENT]. Select a station to send the Test call to. You can also select “Manual Input” to manually enter the calling station. When you receive an • An alarm sounds. • The screen to the right is displayed. Push alarm. to turn OFF the • displayed.
7 DSC OPERATION Sending a Test Acknowledgement calling station 1. 2. Sending a Position Request call/Polling Request call . If the function is set to “Manual,” do After a Test call is being received, push turn OFF the alarm. Push . to You can send a Position Request call or Polling request call to a station, depending on the presetting. (Example: Sending a Position Request call) 1. Push . • 2. 3. 4. . • The “OTHER DSC” screen is displayed.
DSC OPERATION Sending a Position Reply call 6. Push to send the Position Request call. • “Transmitting Position Request” is displayed, and then the assigned channel is automatically selected. If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. is received. If the Auto ACK function is set to “Auto,” the station. 1. 2. • 7. • An alarm sounds. • The screen to the right is displayed. 8. 9. While a Position Request call is being received, push to turn OFF the alarm. Push .
7 DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls (Distress) The transceiver receives Distress calls, Distress When you receive a call, an emergency alarm sounds. NOTE: (Ignore): • Returns to the operating screen. • The call is saved in the DSC Log. • “ ” blinks continuously until you display the call message. (Pause): is not displayed if the “CH Auto SW” item is set to “Manual.” • When a Distress call is received: • The emergency alarm sounds until you turn it OFF. • “RCVD DISTRESS” is displayed. 1. 2.
DSC OPERATION 7 Receiving DSC calls (other) (Able to comply) • Individual call (p. 33) • Individual Acknowledgement call (p. 26) • Group call (p. 34) • All Ships call (p. 35) • Position Request call (p. 36) • Test call (p. 37) • Test Acknowledgement call (p. 38) The receivable call types may differ, depending on the version or presetting. Receiving an Individual call When an Individual call is received: • The alarm sounds. • “RCVD INDIVIDUAL” is displayed. 1. 2.
7 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Group call When a Group call is received: • The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • 1. Push to turn OFF the alarm. The channel that is assigned by the caller is automatically selected after 10 seconds by default. 2. (Ignore): • Ignores the call and returns to the operating screen. • The call is saved in the DSC Log. • “ ” blinks continuously until you display the call message. (Pause): is not displayed if the “CH Auto SW” item is set to “Manual.” • automatically selected.
DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships call When an All Ships call is received: • The alarm sounds. • “RCVD ALL SHIPS” is displayed. 1. Push to turn OFF the alarm. automatically selected after 10 seconds by default. 2. (Ignore) • Ignores the call and returns to the operating screen. • The call is saved in the DSC Log. • “ ” blinks continuously until you display the call message. (Pause) is not displayed if the “CH Auto SW” item is set to “Manual.” • automatically selected.
7 DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Request call When a Position Request call is received: • The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • “RCVD POS Request” is displayed. 1. 2. Push to turn OFF the alarm. (Ignore) • Ignores the call and returns to the operating screen. • The call is saved in the DSC Log. • “ ” blinks continuously until you display the call message. (Able to Comply) • • The call is saved in the DSC Log.
DSC OPERATION Receiving a Test call TIP: . displayed. When a Test call is received: • The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • “RCVD TEST CALL” is displayed. 1. 2. Push to turn OFF the alarm. (Ignore) • Ignores the call and returns to the operating screen. • The call is saved in the DSC Log. • “ ” blinks continuously until you display the call message. (Able to Comply) • • The call is saved in the DSC Log. (Accept) • Accepts the call. • information. • The call is saved in the DSC Log.
7 DSC OPERATION DSC Log Receiving a Test Acknowledgement call When a Test Acknowledgement call is received: • The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • “RCVD TEST ACK” is displayed. Received DSC Log The transceiver saves up to 30 received Distress call messages and 50 received “Others” call messages in your DSC Log. On the operating screen, “ received call message. 1. Display the “DSC Log” screen. Menu > DSC Log 1. 2. Push Push to turn OFF the alarm. . 2. push [ENT]. • • 3.
DSC OPERATION Transmitted DSC Log 4. 5. The transceiver saves up to 30 DSC transmitted calls in your DSC Log. 1. Display the “DSC Log” screen. Menu > DSC Log 2. then push [ENT]. • deleting. 3. 4. ID.
7 DSC OPERATION Multiple-task mode Holding a DSC task hold up to 7 tasks. Therefore, you can handle more than 2 tasks. Example: When a Group call is received: 1. Push to turn OFF the alarm. • 2. . • “Procedure” on the Menu screen. returns to the operating screen. Menu > DSC Settings > Procedure is displayed on the operating screen. NOTE: the Task mode and returns to the operating screen.
DSC OPERATION Activating the held DSC task 1. Push Task list to display the task list. When one or more tasks are held, you can display the task list screen by pushing . The number of tasks is displayed at the top of the screen. • The task list is displayed. 2. 3. activate. Push 7 The number of tasks to activate the task. • The activated task information is displayed. displayed. 4. 5. Push [PTT] to communicate. After finishing the communication, push the task.
7 DSC OPERATION DSC Settings On the “DSC Settings” screen, you can make settings on the DSC call related items. Polling ACK Position Input See “Entering the position and time” on page 20 for details. • Test ACK Individual ID See “Entering an Individual ID” on page 18 for details. CH Auto SW Group ID See “Entering a Group ID” on page 19 for details. ignore the call. Auto ACK The Auto ACK function automatically sends an on the operating channel for 10 seconds. After received.
DSC OPERATION Data Output • Warning When receiving a DSC call from the station that is selected in this setting, the transceiver outputs the DSC data to the NMEA output port. You can send Distress calls despite of this setting. after turning ON the transceiver. minutes. hours. NMEA 0183 Output port. Alarm Status for 23.5 hours. • Self-Terminate Set the alarm ON or OFF for each DSC related item. • Safety • Self-Terminate received.
7 DSC OPERATION Self-Test to compare the sending and receiving signals at the AF level. When the sending and receiving DSC signals match, “OK” is displayed. Procedure You can select the type of task for the transceiver, depending on the presetting.
DSC OPERATION Making an Individual call using an AIS transponder CLASS B AIS is connected to your transceiver, you can transmit an Individual DSC call to a selected AIS target, TRANSPONDER 3. Push [DSC] to transmit an Individual DSC call to the AIS target. call type is automatically set to Routine. See page 54 for connecting instructions. NOTE: • To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL Level. • 1.
7 1. DSC OPERATION After sending the Individual DSC call, the transponder 3. After the communication is finished, push return to the normal operating mode. • Push [CLEAR] to return to the screen displayed before you entered the Voice channel selection screen in step 2. • The transceiver stands by on Channel 70 until an [ ] [ ] [CLEAR] [DSC] TRANSPONDER 2. push to turn OFF the alarm, and then • you called cannot use the channel. • To reply, push [PTT] and speak at a normal voice level.
MENU SCREEN Using the Menu screen The Menu screen is used to set items, select options, and so on for the transceiver’s functions. 3. then push [ENT]. • Using the Menu screen Example: Setting the key beep to “Off.” 1. Push [MENU]. • The Menu screen is displayed. 4. [ENT]. “Off” is set and the transceiver returns to the previous screen. TIP: 2. and then push [ENT]. • through the Menu screen. To exit the Menu screen, push or [MENU].
8 Menu screen items The Menu screen contains the following items. See the referred pages for each items. Item The displayed menu items may differ, depending on the version or presetting. Scan Type Scan Timer Nature Reference p. 21 Item Position Reference p. 20 Type Reference p. 24 p. 24 p. 24 Item Mode Reference Item — — (p. 52) Reference Item Reference p. 12 p. 12 p. 49 p. 49 — p. 49 p. 49 p. 50 — Reference Item Reference DSC Log Item p. 38 48 p. 39 Reference p. 42 p. 42 p.
8 GPS • Sets the software key function order as default. The default setting may differ, depending on the transceiver version or presetting. UTC Offset 1 minute steps). and 8 (highest). The transceiver automatically returns to the operation screen if you push no key for the set period of time for each mode. • Not DSC is pushed. On: Sounds a beep when a key is pushed. Off: No beep sounds, for silent operation. displayed. • DSC displayed.
8 GPS System) to pinpoint the geographic location of your transceiver anywhere in the world. This setting may not be usable, depending on the transceiver version or presetting. Selects the scan type. The default setting differs, depending on the transceiver version. See page 15 for details. channel group. • GPS to ON. • satellites. • can be improved. seconds, when a signal is detected.
8 Select the suitable channel group for your operating area. transceiver version. See page 10 for details. differs, depending on the transceiver version. transceiver version. See for details. See page 12 for details. the supplied microphone. weather information. “WX “WX ” is displayed instead of “WX.” ” blinks until you push a key after detecting an alert. On with Scan: The preset Weather channels are On: The previously selected (last used) Weather channel is checked while scanning.
8 the number of digits to display the channel number. .” as “1001.” This setting may not be usable, depending on the transceiver version or presetting. when changing the operating channel. displayed when changing the channel. Off: The channel name is not displayed on the screen.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 Connections AF OUT AND DATA LEADS Blue: External Speaker (+) Black: External Speaker (–) Connects to an external speaker. Orange: Data line Gray: Data line Used only for maintenance purpose. NMEA IN/OUT LEADS Green: Listener B (Data-L), GPS In (–) Yellow: Listener A (Data-H), GPS In (+) Connect to the NMEA output lines of a GPS receiver for position data. • NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.0 or later) sentence format RMC, GGA, GNS, or GLL and VTG compatible GPS receiver is required.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Connections (Continued) Connect to the MA-500TR/MA-510TR An Individual DSC call can be made to the AIS target using the transponder without entering the target’s MMSI code. See the transponder’s instruction manual for connection details. ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector. CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them. Fuse replacement One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the proper rating.
9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting the transceiver Using the supplied mounting bracket You can mount the transceiver on dashboard using the universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver. 1. Mount the bracket securely to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg using the 2 supplied screws (5 × 20 mm). NOTE: the bracket to the board using the user supplied bolts and nuts as shown to the right. 2.
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 MBF-5 installation An optional MBF-5 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for 4. Attach the clamps on both sides of the transceiver. Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body. 5. Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that the transceiver is securely mounted in position, as shown below.
10 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS • Frequency coverage: TX IC-M330/IC-M330G 156.025 ~ 161.600 MHz IC-M330E/IC-M330GE 156.000 ~ 162.000 MHz (Depending on the version) RX IC-M330/IC-M330G 156.050 ~ 163.275 MHz IC-M330E/IC-M330GE 156.000 ~ 163.425 MHz (Depending on the version) CH70 156.525 MHz • Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) 16K0G2B (DSC) • Channel spacing: 25 kHz • Operating temperature range: –20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF • Current drain (at 13.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS • Frequency : • Channel: 1575.42 MHz Acquisition, tracking: Maximum 24ch Calculation: Maximum 12ch • Differential satellites: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN • GLONASS receiving frequency: 1602 MHz Unit: mm (inch) 10 • MBF-5 FLUSH MOUNT KIT To mount the transceiver to a panel. • MA-500TR/MA-510TR* CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER To transmit individual DSC calls to a selected AIS targets. * Unreleased as of August 2020.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The transceiver does not turn ON. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Bad connection to the power supply. REFERENCE • Check the connection to the transceiver and power supply. • Repair the problem, and then replace the fuse. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. • Set the volume to a suitable level. p. 53 • Some channels are set for low power or receive only by regulations. • The output power is set to low. • More than 2 favorite channels are not set. • The Key Beep function is OFF.
CHANNEL LIST 12 For IC-M330/IC-M330G and USA channels for IC-M330E/IC-M330GE UK version NOTE: When the “CH Display” setting in the Menu screen is set to “3 Digits,” the channel number is displayed in 3 digits. (For example: “1001” is displayed as “01A.”) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 *1 Momentary high power. *2 Low power only. *3 Rx only. *4 UK Marina Channels: M1=1037, M2=P4 for only the UK version.
12 CHANNEL LIST For IC-M330E/IC-M330GE International channels *1 Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 W, and subject to the national regulations of the administration concerned when these channels are used in its territorial waters. *2 Low power only, for only the Dutch version. 62 *3 The output power of channels 75 and 76 are limited to low power (1 W) only.
TEMPLATE 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 156.5 (6 5 32) 139 (5 15 32) 53 (2 3 32) 66.
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INDEX A Alarm Status (DSC Settings) .......... 43 All Ships call Receiving ................................... 35 Sending ...................................... 27 Antenna .......................................... 55 AquaQuake..................................... 14 ATIS ID ............................................. 8 Auto ACK (DSC Settings) ............... 42 B Backlight ......................................... 12 .................. 49 C Call channel Radio Settings............................
INDEX M S MBF-5 installation ........................... 57 Menu screen Items .......................................... 48 Using .......................................... 47 Microphone ....................................... 6 MMSI code, entering ........................ 7 Mounting the transceiver ................ 56 Multiple-task ................................... 40 Scan Normal ....................................... 15 Priority ........................................ 15 Starting...................
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