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!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page i (1,1) New2001 FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver. The IC-M603 VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this transceiver should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page ii (1,1) New2001 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY INSTALLATION NOTE If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a Distress call on Channel 16. The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC). USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 2. “THIS IS ...............” (name of vessel). 3.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page iii (1,1) New2001 DOC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page iv (1,1) New2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................................................................... i IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ........................................................... ii INSTALLATION NOTE ........................................................
!IC-M603-0.qxd 06.7.31 0:58 PM Page v (1,1) New2001 PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC or use reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 1 (1,1) OPERATING RULES D PRIORITIES • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and Distress calls take priority over all others. • You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. • False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. D PRIVACY • Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 2 (1,1) New2001 New2001 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Panel description Speaker !3 Function display (p. 4) VHF MARINE iM603 t POWER KEY [POWER] (p. 9) ➥ Push to turn power ON. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. y CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [!6•C] ➥ Push to select Channel 16. (p. 7) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 7) CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 3 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L] ➥ Push to toggle the output power high or low. (p. 9) • Some channels are set to low power only. ➥ While pushing and holding this key, some keys perform secondary functions. !1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 9) Rotate to adjust the audio level. !2 MIC CONNECTOR Connect the supplied microphone only. CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphone here, such as the optional COMMANDMICIII™.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 4 (1,1) New2001 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ Number input: ‘7’ ➥ Comment input: ‘7,’ ‘P,’ ‘R,’ ‘S,’ ‘p,’ ‘r’ or ‘s’ ➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Hailer function ON or OFF. (p. 40) ➥ After pushing [F], push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the RX speaker function ON or OFF. (p. 42) ➥ Number input: ‘8’ ➥ Comment input: ‘8,’ ‘T,’ ‘U,’ ‘V,’ ‘t,’ ‘u’ or ‘v’ ➥ After pushing [F], push to turn the Automatic foghorn function ON or OFF. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 5 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION t CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8) INT,” U.S.A. “U USA,” Indicates whether an International “I DSC” or ATIS “A ATIS” channel is in use. (Depends DSC “D on version) y CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 7, 10) Appears when the call channel is selected. u LOW BATTERY INDICATOR Blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V DC or below. 2 !1 POSITION INDICATOR ➥ Shows the GPS position data. ??” may blink every 2 sec.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 6 (1,1) New2001 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone q Microphone Speaker w e q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 9) Y]/[Z Z] w CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [Y ➥ Push either key to change the operating channels, Set mode settings, etc. (pgs. 7–9, 43) ➥ Checks TAG channels, changes scanning direction or resumes the scan manually during scan. (p. 15) e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] ➥ Push to toggle the power high and low. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 7 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Channel selection D Channel 16 D Call channel Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor Channel 16. Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call channel. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 8 (1,1) New2001 3 BASIC OPERATION ï International channels 25W There are pre-programmed 57 international channels for the IC-M603. USA DUP TAG Push + H/L DIAL 34°34.506N 34 34.506N 123 23.236W 123°23.236W UTC 12 12:00 :00 PORT OPR q Push [DIAL] to select a regular channel. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] to change the channel group, if necessary. INT” appears when International channel is selected. • “I e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a channel.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 9 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. q Push [POWER] to turn power ON. w Set the audio and squelch levels. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level. ➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 10 (1,1) New2001 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Call channel programming ■ Microphone lock function You can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall. The Microphone lock function electrically locks [Y]/[Z] and [HI/LO] keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 11 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel comments • Available characters Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters each. - . /) Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (and space can be used. q Select the desired channel. • Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [!6•C] to edit the channel comment. • A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 12 (1,1) New2001 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Optional Voice scrambler operation D Activating the scrambler function D Programming scrambler codes The optional Voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions you must first activate the scrambler function. To activate the function, an optional scrambler unit is necessary. See pgs. 45 and 50 for setting the scrambler unit. Ask your dealer for details.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 13 (1,1) 4 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH ■ Description ■ Operation Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch is convenient for monitoring Channel 16 when you are operating on another channel. q Select the desired channel. w Push [F], then push [1• DUAL ] to start Dualwatch or [2• TRI ] to start Tri-watch.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 14 (1,1) New2001 New2001 5 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has Priority scan and Normal scan. Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning, such as those for digital communication use. (Refer to the right page for details.) Choose Priority or Normal scan in Set mode. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 15 (1,1) New2001 SCAN OPERATION 5 ■ Setting TAG channels ■ Starting a scan For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning. TAG channels can be assigned to each channel group (INT, USA, ATIS or DSC) independently. Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer in advance using Set mode. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 16 (1,1) New2001 New2001 6 DSC OPERATION ■ MMSI code programming ■ DSC address ID The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and named with up to 10 characters. This code programming can be performed only once. q While pushing and holding [MENU], push [POWER] to enter MMSI code programming condition. • Turn power OFF in advance.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 17 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION D Deleting Individual ID DEL:INDV ID” in DSC Set up menu. q Enter “D DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ D DEL:INDV ID D (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) No ID ” is displayed. • When no address ID is programmed, “N Push [CLR] to exit. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired ID name for deleting.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 18 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION ■ Position and Time programming A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time should be input manually. They are included automatically when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected. • This manual programming is not available when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 19 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 ■ Position and Time indication ■ GPS information indication When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver displays the current position and time. When no GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the manually entered position and time. When a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01) is connected, the transceiver displays the GPS information after pushing and holding [ENT] for 1 sec.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 20 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION ■ Distress call A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. NEVER USE THE DISTRESS CALL WHEN YOUR SHIP OR A PERSON IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY. A DISTRESS CALL CAN BE USED ONLY WHEN IMMEDIATE HELP IS NEEDED. e After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 21 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION r After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. 25W INT TAG Received DistressACK 6 D Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Distress call. Distress Setting” in DSC menu.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 22 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION e The position information appears. Edit your position (latitude and longitude) data directly with the keypad. • Push [6•MNO] to edit N; North latitude or [7•PRS] to edit S; South latitude. • Push [3•DEF] to edit E; East longitude or [9•WXY] to edit W; West longitude. • Rotate [SELECTOR] to move the cursor backward or forward. • Push [CE] to clear the position data. • Push [CLR] to cancel and exit the condition.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 23 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION u After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone. 25W INT TAG Received DistressACK 6 ■ Transmitting DSC calls To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please make sure you set the squelch correctly. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 24 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select a desired intership channel Manual Input,” push [ENT]. or “M • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in recommended order. --DSC Menu-Select Intership CH ˘08 69 77 06 ≥ --DSC Menu-Individual Call Ready y When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, the specified channel (in step e) is selected with beeps automatically.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 25 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an acknowledgement (‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by using the on screen prompts (see page 33 for details). You can also send an acknowledgement through the menu system as follows. Individual ACK” in DSC menu.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 26 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Group call The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific group only. Group Call” in DSC menu. q Enter “G DSC Menu D (Push [MENU]) ➪ Group Call G (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-proManual Input ,” push grammed group address or “M [ENT]. • The ID code for the Group call can be set in advance. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 27 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting an All Ships call Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message to all ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. e Push [ENT] to transmit the All ships call. • Channel 70 is selected and the All ships call is transmitted. r After the All ships call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. All Ships Call” in DSC menu.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 28 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Position Request call Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specific ship’s current position, etc. Position Request” in DSC menu. q Enter “P DSC Menu D (Push [MENU]) ➪ Position Request P (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired pre-programmed Manual Input,” push [ENT]. individual address or “M • The ID code can be set in advance. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 29 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting a Position Report call Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce your own position to a specific ship and to get an answer, etc. Position Report” in DSC menu. q Enter “P DSC Menu D (Push [MENU]) ➪ Position Report P (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) e The position information appears. Edit your position data (latitude and longitude) directly with the keypad. (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 30 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION D Transmitting a Polling Request call Transmit a Polling Request call when you want to know a specific vessel is within communication range. e Push [ENT] to transmit the Polling Request call. r After the Polling Request call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed. Polling Request” in DSC menu. q Enter “P DSC Menu D (Push [MENU]) ➪ Polling Request P (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 31 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 D Transmitting a Position Reply call D Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is received. Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report call is received. Position Reply” in DSC menu. q Enter “P POS Report Reply” in DSC menu. q Enter “P DSC Menu D (Push [MENU]) ➪ Position Reply P (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 32 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls D Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement D Receiving a Distress call While monitoring Channel 70 and a distress call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes after receiving the first distress call from a station. • Push [CLR] to stop the alarm. • After receiving a second (or repeated) distress call from the same station, the alarm sounds for 1 sec.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 33 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION D Receiving an Individual call While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. Received Individual” appears in the display. ➥ “R ➥ Push [CLR] to stop beep, then push [ENT] to reply the call and select the channel specified by the calling station for voice communication (depending on your replying condition see p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 34 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Geographical Area call D Receiving a Position Request call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call (for the area you are in) is received: ➥ Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. Received Geographic” appears in the display. ➥ “R While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is received: Received POS Request” appears in the display.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 35 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 D Receiving a Polling Request call D Receiving a Position Report Reply call While monitoring Channel 70 and a Polling Request call is received: Received POLL REQ” appears in the display. ➥ “R ➥ Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push [ENT] to reply to the call; push [CLR] to ignore the call. While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call is received: Received POS Reply” appears in the display.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 36 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION ■ Received messages The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress messages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to the logbook. D Distress message Distress” in DSC menu. q Enter “D DSC Menu ➪ R Received Calls ➪ D Distress D (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired message, push [ENT]. • Messages which are blinking have not been read.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 37 (1,1) New2001 DSC OPERATION 6 ■ DSC Set mode D Add Individual ID/Group ID (See pgs. 16, 17) D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See p. 17) D MMSI Code Check The programmed 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked in DSC Set mode. MMSI Check” in DSC Set up menu. q Enter “M DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ M MMSI Check D (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].) w Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 38 (1,1) New2001 6 DSC OPERATION D Offset Time D NMEA Output This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. Select an NMEA Output function from List Station, All Station or OFF. When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver outputs it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector. Offset Time” in DSC Set up menu. q Enter “O DSC Menu ➪ S Set up ➪ O Offset Time D (Push [MENU]) (Rotate [SELECTOR], then push [ENT].
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 39 (1,1) 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Intercom operation The optional intercom function allows you to talk to the deck from the cabin. The optional COMMANDMICIII™ is required for intercom operation. Connect the COMMANDMICIII™ as described on p. 51. • Up to two COMMANDMICIII™s can be connected simultaneously. • Transmitting is impossible during intercom operation. • The received signal is muted during intercom operation. q Push [F], then push [9• IC ] to enter intercom mode.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 40 (1,1) New2001 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS • While in the intercom mode, the transceiver functions (transmit and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit condition, the intercom function is not available. • When a DSC call is received, the intercom function is interrupted with an automatic return to the transceiver mode. The transceiver’s display indicates ‘Receiving DSC calls.’ (p.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 41 (1,1) New2001 OTHER FUNCTIONS 7 ■ Automatic foghorn The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available for varying conditions. TYPE The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this function, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver. See p. 46 for connection details. PATTERN USAGE 5s±1 UNDERWAY One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds. Motor vessel underway and making way.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 42 (1,1) New2001 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS q Push [F], then push [8• FOG ] to enter auto foghorn mode. 25W Push The IC-M603 has an RX speaker function. When this function is turned ON, the received audio can be heard on the deck or tower via a hailer speaker. TAG , ˘UNDERWAY STOP then push ■ RX speaker function INT CALLING Connect a hailer speaker as described on p. 46. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired foghorn pattern, push [ENT].
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 43 (1,1) SET MODE 8 ■ Set mode programming ■ Set mode items Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s functions: Scan type*1, Scan resume timer*1, Beep tone, Internal speaker, LCD contrast, Automatic foghorn frequency, Radio power*2, Scrambler type*3, Scrambler code*3 and Favorite channel. D Scan type (Except for Holland version) The transceiver has 2 scan types: normal scan and priority scan.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 44 (1,1) New2001 8 SET MODE D Beep tone D Automatic foghorn frequency You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF, or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON. The audio frequency of the automatic foghorn can be adjusted to suit your preference. While this item is selected, pushing [PTT] outputs the foghorn— experiment with the frequencies available until you find one you like.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 45 (1,1) New2001 SET MODE 8 D Scrambler type D Favorite channel (Appears when a scrambler unit is installed) When an optional scrambler unit is installed, the scrambler type can be selected in Set mode depending on dealer setting. This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF. The favorite channel is programmed by the TAG channel setting (p. 15).
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 46 (1,1) New2001 New2001 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Connections q w e r y t q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector to the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. w MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connect the supplied microphone only. CAUTION: NEVER connect other microphones here, such as the optional HM-162E, for they may cause damage to the transceiver.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 47 (1,1) New2001 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ Supplied accessories CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable, cover the connectors with a rubber vulcanising tape as shown below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver. The following accessories are supplied Mounting bracket Rubber vulcanizing tape Screws (5×20) Spring washers (M5) Microphone ■ Antenna One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 48 (1,1) New2001 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver D Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or onboard mounting. • OVERHEAD MOUNTING Sponge* • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 49 (1,1) New2001 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ MB-75 installation An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. r Attach the clamps on either side of the IC-M603. • Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the IC-M603’s body. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 50 (1,1) New2001 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ■ Optional unit installation CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equipment damage. e Install an optional unit to J3 on the AF board as shown below. Optional unit J3 See the following the case disassembly procedure when you want to install an optional unit.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 51 (1,1) New2001 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 ■ HM-162E installation [COMMAND MIC-1] [COMMAND MIC-2] HM-162E The optional HM-162E should be installed to the transceiver using the supplied connection cable. The connector of the connection cable can be installed into a cabinet, wall, etc., as a built-in plug.
06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 52 (1,1) New2001 9 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Mounting base 5 mm 50 (d) mm 28 (d) mm 2 mm 29.5 to 31.5 (d) mm !IC-M603.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 53 (1,1) TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 10 REF. The transceiver does • Bad connection to the power supply. not turn ON. • Check the connection to the transceiver. pgs. 46, 47 No sound from speaker. • Squelch level is too high. • Volume level is too low. • Speaker has been exposed to water. • Internal speaker is turned OFF. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. • Set [VOL] to a suitable level. • Drain water from the speaker.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 54 (1,1) New2001 New2001 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications D General • Frequency coverage • Mode • Current drain (at 13.8 V) • Power supply requirement • Frequency stability • Operating temp. range • Antenna impedance • Input impedance (MIC) • Output impedance (audio) • Dimensions (Projections not included) • Weight D Receiver : TX 156.000–161.450 MHz RX 156.000–163.425 MHz : FM (16K0G3E), DSC (16K0G2B) : TX high (25 W) 5.5 A Max. audio 1.5 A : 13.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 55 (1,1) New2001 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 11 ■ Options D Dimensions • MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT KIT For mounting the transceiver to a panel. • HM-162E COMMANDMICIII™ External microphone-type controller. Provides optional intercom operation. 6 m microphone cable and mount-ing base included. Do not connect the HM-162 to the OPC-1000. • OPC-1541 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE 6 m microphone extension cable for optional HM-162E COMMANDMICIII™. Up to 2 OPC-1541 can be connected.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 56 (1,1) New2001 New2001 12 CHANNEL LIST • International channels CH 1 Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 02 156.100 03 156.150 04 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 11 156.550 156.550 160.700 12 156.600 160.750 13 156.650 156.200 160.800 14 05 156.250 160.850 06 156.300 156.300 CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive 21 157.050 161.650 156.600 22 157.100 156.650 23 157.150 156.700 156.700 24 15*2 156.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 57 (1,1) New2001 CHANNEL LIST 12 • USA channels (for U.K. version only) CH Frequency (MHz) Transmit 01A 156.050 -- --- 03A 156.150 -- --- Receive CH Receive Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive CH Frequency (MHz) 156.600 22A 157.100 157.100 64A 156.225 156.225 75*1 156.775 156.775 13*2 156.650 156.650 23A 157.150 157.150 65A 156.275 156.275 76*1 156.825 156.825 156.700 156.700 24 157.200 161.800 66A 156.325 156.325 77*1 156.875 156.
!IC-M603.qxd 06.7.28 1:46 PM Page 58 (1,1) New2001 < Intended Country of Use > GER AUT GBR IRL NOR A-6528D-1EU Printed in Japan © 2006 Icom Inc.
