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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
iC- m59
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on channel 16. Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on channel 70 (the optional UX-120 DSC UNIT must be installed).
USING CHANNEL 16
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY" 2. "THIS IS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - " (name of vessel) 3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). 4. "LOCATED AT - - - - - - - - - - " (your position) 5. The nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch 70) (UX-120 required) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE
1. Push and hold [16*EMER] for 5 sec. until you hear 5 short beeps change to one long beep. 2. Then, push [PTT] to transmit the call. 3. Wait for an acknowledgment from a coast station.
* When received, channel 16 is automatically selected.
4. Push and hold [PTT], then transmit the appropriate information as at left.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..................................................i TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... ii IMPORTANT ...................................................................... iii CAUTIONS.......................................................................... iii 1 OPERATING RULES ..................................................... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................ 2 - 5 I Front panel ................................................................. 2 I Microphone ................................................................. 3 I Function display .......................................................... 4 3 BASIC OPERATION .............................................. 6 - 11 I Power ON ................................................................... 6 I Channel selection ....................................................... 6 I Receiving .................................................................... 8 I Transmitting ................................................................ 9 I Scan function ............................................................ 10 I Call channel programming ........................................ 11 I Display backlighting .................................................. 11 4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ......................... 12 - 18 I General ..................................................................... 12 I Distress call transmission ......................................... 13 I All ships call transmission ......................................... 14 I Individual call transmission ....................................... 15 I Receiving DSC calls ................................................. 16 5 SET MODE ........................................................... 19 - 21 I Entering SET mode .................................................. 19 I SET mode items ....................................................... 19 6 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .............. 22 - 27 I Unpacking ................................................................ 22 I Additional requirements ............................................ 22 I Connections .............................................................. 23 I Mounting the transceiver .......................................... 24 I Dimensions ............................................................... 25 I Antenna .................................................................... 26 I Fuse replacement ..................................................... 26 I Cleaning ................................................................... 26 I Optional unit installations .......................................... 26 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 28 8 VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ................................... 29 9 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 30 10 OPTIONS ................................................................... 31
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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
WHEN INSTALLING THE DSC UNIT
NEVER transmit a distress call when your vessel does not need immediate help. Distress calls can be used only in times of emergency. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below -20C (-4F) or above +60C (+140F).
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL--This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-M59.
YOU MUST HAVE a DSC vessel ID in order to operate the optional DSC functions of the transceiver. See your Dealer for details.
DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vessel's engine. When your vessel's engine is OFF and the transceiver is transmitting, the vessel's battery will soon become exhausted. KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.
CAUTIONS
RWARNING NEVER
connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
KEEP the antenna cable and DC power cable as far away
as possible from electrical pumps, generators and other electronic instruments to prevent instrument malfunctions.
KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna or an internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electric shock or a burn. NEVER
iii connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC. This connection will ruin the transceiver.
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 calls are prohibited under law.
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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. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries. A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
D Privacy
* Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. * Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D Radio licenses
SHIP STATION LICENSE When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, 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 government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the call sign which is your craft's identification for radio purposes.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
VHF MARINE
I Front panel
PWR/VOL
OFF SQUELCH TAG SCAN DIM HI/LO TRI DUAL U/I/C CH/WX EMER ALL /IND
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CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL]
Selects an operating channel in the selected channel group.

display and control/switch backlighting intensity. (p. 11)
CHANNEL/WEATHER CHANNEL SWITCH
[CH/WX*U/I/C] * Selects and toggles between regular and weather channels. * Selects one of 3 regular channels in sequence when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 7)
International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels are available for regular channels.
SCAN SWITCH [SCAN*TAG]
* Starts and stops normal or priority scan when tag channels are programmed. (p. 10) * Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the tag setting for the displayed channel. (p. 10)
HIGH/LOW POWER SWITCH [HI/LO*DIM]
* Toggles between high and low output powers. (p. 9) * While pushing, rotate the channel selector to adjust the 2
DUAL/TRI-WATCH SWITCH [DUAL*TRI] (p. 8)
* Activates dualwatch for checking channel 16.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
* Push and hold for 1 sec. to activate tri-watch for checking channel 16 and the call channel.
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I Microphone
CALL CHANNEL SWITCH [9 *ALL/IND]
* Selects the call channel--the call channel is programmable, channel 9 being the default. (p. 11) * Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the standby condition of a DSC call. (When an optional UX-120 is installed). (pgs. 14, 15)
Both "All ships call" and "Individual call" are selectable.

HI/LO
CHANNEL 16 SWITCH [16*EMER]
* Selects channel 16. (p. 6) * Push and hold to enter the standby condition for a distress call transmission using the DSC function (when an optional UX-120 is installed). (p. 13)
CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES [M]/[L]
* Select an operating channel in the selected channel group.
These switches can be used instead of the transceiver's channel selector.
SQUELCH CONTROL [SQUELCH]
* Rotate clockwise to eliminate audio noise. (p. 8) * Activates the built-in attenuator when rotated deep clockwise. (p. 8)
HIGH/LOW POWER SWITCH [HI/LO]
The same function as the transceiver's front panel.
* Toggles between high and low output powers. (p. 9) * While pushing, push the [M]/[L] switches to adjust the display and control/switch backlighting intensity. (p. 11)
POWER/VOLUME CONTROL [PWR/VOL]
Turns power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio output level. (p. 6)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Function display
q w e r ty u
!6 !5 !4
T X BUSY
LOW CALL CANUSA INT WX ALT
!3
TAG DUALTRI SCAN SCRM DUP ACK RCV
i o !0 !2
!1 t SCAN INDICATOR Appears and flashes during scan operation. (p. 10) y DUALWATCH INDICATOR Appears and flashes during dualwatch operation. (p. 8) u TRI-WATCH INDICATOR Appears and flashes during tri-watch operation. (p. 8) i VOICE SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears while the optional voice scrambler is activated. (p. 8)
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. (p. 9) w BUSY INDICATOR Appears when receiving a signal or when [SQUELCH] is rotated too far counterclockwise. (p. 8) e CHANNEL INDICATOR Shows the operating channel. (pgs. 6, 7) r TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the selected channel is set as a tag channel. (p. 10) 4
PANEL DESCRIPTION
o DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when the selected channel is a duplex channel. !0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/RECEIVE INDICATORS Appear during optional DSC operation. (pgs. 13-18)
* "RCV" appears when a DSC call is received. * "ACK RCV" appears when an acknowledgement is received. * "ACK" and "$" appear when transmitting an acknowledgement.
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!5 LOW POWER INDICATOR Shows that low output power is selected. (p. 9) !6 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 6)
!1 DSC INDICATORS (pgs. 13-18) Appear during optional DSC operation and show a format specifier, message, etc. !2 NMEA INDICATOR Appears when NMEA devices (such as a GPS receiver) are connected. (p. 12) !3 WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR Indicates the weather alert function is activated. (p. 7) !4 MODE INDICATORS (p. 7) * "USA" shows USA channels are selected. * "CAN" shows Canadian channels are selected. * "INT" shows International channels are selected. * "WX" shows weather channels are selected.
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T X BUSY
BASIC OPERATION
I Channel selection
D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dualwatch/triwatch. While standing by you are required to monitor channel 16.
Push
USA
I Power ON
Rotate [PWR/VOL] clockwise to turn power ON.
LOW CALL CANUSA INT WX ALT
TAG DUALTRI SCAN SCRM DUP ACK RCV
All display indications appear briefly*.
*"SCRM" appears only when an optional UT-79 is installed. "dSC" appears only when an optional UX-120 is installed.
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USA
Operate the transceiver as indicated in the following sections.
or hang the microphone on the microphone hanger.
D Low voltage indicator
When "b" appears and flashes as shown at right, there is a DC power source problem. In this case, check your vessel's battery and DC power cable.
USA
D Call channel
The call channel is used to store your most often-used channel for quick recall. In addition, the call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The default setting for the call channel is channel 9 which is for pleasure use.
Push
9
CALL USA
"CALL" indicates that the call channel is selected.
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BASIC OPERATION D U.S.A., Canadian and international channels
There are 61 U.S.A., 57 Canadian and 57 international channels. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area.
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D Weather channels
There are 10 weather channels. These are used for monitoring NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) weather broadcasts.
Push
CH/WX
WX
Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
* If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
Rotate the channel selector to select a channel.
* "DUP" appears for duplex channels.
To change the channel group, push [CH/WX*U/I/C] for 1
sec.
* U.S.A., Canadian and international channels can be selected in sequence.
once or twice
USA
Push for 1 sec.
U/I/C CH/WX
U.S.A. channels
TAG DUP
CONVENIENT Weather alert function: NOAA broadcast stations transmit a weather alert tone before an important weather announcement. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the "ALT" indicator flashes until any key is pushed. This function is activated when a weather channel is selected or during any scan. See "SET mode items" on p. 19. 7
CAN
INT
International channels
Canadian channels
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BASIC OPERATION D Dual/tri-watch functions
These functions allow you to conveniently check the distress channel (ch 16) or, both the distress and pleasure call channel (ch 9; programmable) while receiving another channel. When receiving a signal on one of these channels, the transceiver stops on the channel until the signal disappears. Push [DUAL*TRI] momentarily for dualwatch.
DUAL
I Receiving
Rotate [PWR/VOL] to turn power ON. Rotate [SQUELCH] fully counterclockwise. Adjust [PWR/VOL] to a suitable listening level. Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disappears.
Select the desired channel. See pgs. 6-7 for details.
* When a signal is received: The squelch opens; Audio is emitted from the speaker; "BUSY" appears in the function display.
BUSY
BUSY
DUAL
USA
USA
When an interrupting signal is received; rotate [SQUELCH]
deeply clockwise.
Checking channel 16 every 2 sec.
When receiving a signal on channel 16. Channel 16 is monitored until the signal disappears.
D Voice scrambler function
For confidential communications, use the optional voice scrambler function. All members of your group must have the UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT installed in order to communicate using this function. While pushing [HI/LO], push SCRM USA [CH/WX] to toggle the function ON and OFF.
* "SCRM" appears when the function is ON. * This function cannot be used on CH 16. * Set the scramble code in SET mode in advance (p. 19).
Push and hold [DUAL*TRI] for tri-watch.
TRI
BUSY
TRI
USA
CALL USA
Checking channel 16 and the call channel every 2 sec.
When receiving a signal on the call channel, the call channel is monitored while checking ch 16 in 2 sec. intervals.
When receiving a signal on channel 16, channel 16 has priority.
BUSY
TRI
USA
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BASIC OPERATION
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I Transmitting
Before transmitting, read the call procedures at right.
CALL PROCEDURES You must identify yourself when you transmit and you must respect time limits. 1) Give your call sign each time you call another vessel or a coast station. If you have no call sign, identify the station by giving the vessel name and the name of the license. 2) Give your call sign at the end of each transmission that lasts more than 3 minutes. 3) You must pause and give your call sign at least once every 15 minutes during long ship-to-shore calls. 4) Keep your calls short (less than 3 minutes). Wait 2 minutes before repeating a call. 5) Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.
Select an operating channel. See pgs. 6, 7 for details. Push [HI/LO] to select transmit output power.
* "LOW" appears when low output power is selected. * High power cannot be selected on some channels. Refer to the channel list on p. 29.
Push and hold the PTT switch to transmit.
* "$" appears.
Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
* Do not hold the microphone too closely to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the transmit signal.
Release the PTT switch to receive.
IMPORTANT: In order to maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause for a moment after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 15-20 cm from your mouth, then speak into the microphone at an even, normal voice level.
MOMENTARY HIGH POWER On U.S.A. channels 13, 15 and 67, transmission using high power is momentarily possible. To use high power, push and hold [HI/LO] while transmitting.
TIME-OUT TIMER (U.S.A. version only) The transceiver has a time-out timer function to prevent continuous, long transmissions. Transmit is automatically inhibited after 5 min. of continuous transmission. 9
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BASIC OPERATION D Scan operation
Select the desired channel group (USA, CAN, INT) or WX
channels with [CH/WX*U/I/C].
* When the weather alert function is in use, select the desired WX channel in the display, then perform the above operation.
I Scan function
The transceiver has a high speed scan function for standing by on utility signals. The scan speed is 8 channels/sec. (except when the weather alert function is in use). Two scan types are available: normal scan (scans all tag channels in sequence) and priority scan (checks channel 16 while scanning). These scans can be selected in set mode (p. 19).
Push [SCAN] to start scanning.
* "SCAN" appears and flashes in the function display. * "16" appears during priority scan.
To stop the scan, push [SCAN] again.
* "SCAN" disappears.
D Setting tag channels
You can specify channels as tag channels for efficient scanning. Tag channels can be set for each channel group (USA, CAN, INT) independently. Select the desired channel, then push and hold [SCAN*TAG] for 1 sec. to toggle the tag setting.
TAG
Scan resume timer: When a signal is detected, scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 sec., according to the set mode setting. (p. 19) Confirming tag channels: While operating scan, rotate [DIAL].
* Only tag channels are selected. * Stop rotating [DIAL] to resume scan.
USA
Appears when the channel is specified as a tag channel.
Clearing all tag channels: While pushing [HI/LO], push and hold [SCAN*TAG] for 3 sec. until the long beep becomes 2 short beeps.
* All tag channels in the selected channel group are released.
Weather alert function: When the function is turned ON (p. 19), the selected weather channel is checked during scan. Refer to p. 7 for a description of weather alert.
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BASIC OPERATION
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I Call channel programming
The call channel key, [9], is used to select channel 9, however, you can program your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
Push [9] again to program the
displayed channel as the call channel.
* The call channel number and channel group stop flashing.
CALL USA
Push [CH/WX*U/I/C] for 1 sec.
one or more times to select the desired channel group (USA, INT, CAN) to be programmed. Push [9] to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
* "CALL" and the call channel number appear.
USA
I Display backlighting
The function display and switches can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions.
TAG
CALL USA
While pushing [HI/LO*DIM], rotate the channel selector to adjust the backlighting. Backlighting can be set to 1 of 3 intensities or turned OFF.
While pushing [HI/LO] push [9]
to enter call channel write mode.
* Call channel number and channel group to be programmed flash.
CALL USA
Rotate the channel selector to
select the desired channel.
CALL USA
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
UX-120 required
I General
When an optional UX-120 DSC UNIT is installed, digital selective calling (or DSC) can be used via the IC-M59. DSC is a method of radio communications involving digital signals rather than the more conventional method of voice communications. The advantage of using digital communications over voice communications is that information (especially useful for distress calls and other urgent matters) can be preprogrammed into a radio and transmitted accurately. DSC TYPE Distress call In addition, when a GPS receiver (NMEA0183 ver. 1.5, 2.0 or 2.1) is connected, your vessel's position and the current UTC time are transmitted together with the vessel's identity when making a distress call. See p. 27 for unit installation.
DESCRIPTION This sends distress information which includes your vessel's ID (and position data/UTC time when a GPS receiver is connected). Send under emergency conditions only. DSC acknowledgement will be received from a coast station after making a distress call. This is used to alert Coast stations (or other ships) when a vessel in distress is unable to do so. The IC-M59 can only receive this type of signal; not transmit.
REF. pgs. 13, 16 p. 16
Distress relay call All ships call
This is used for non-emergency situations. This signal includes information which allows a re- pgs. 14, 16 ceiving transceiver to automatically select a specified channel for voice communication. This allows you to send a signal to a specific vessel only. The vessel's ID code must be prepgs. programmed in advance. Two kinds of acknowledgements (able to comply/unable to comply) 15, 17 are available (for sending or receiving) after an individual call. This is used for announcement to all ships in the specified area--when a GPS receiver is p. 17 connected calls directed to areas other than yours are rejected. Receive only for the IC-M59.
Individual call
Geographical area call
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
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I Distress call transmission
CAUTION: Distress calls may be transmitted under
conditions of emergency only i.e. your vessel is in danger of sinking and/or a person's life is in danger.
When a distress acknowledgement is received, emergency alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected.
* Push any key to cancel the alarm.
LOW
BUSY
ACK RCV
INT
Push and hold [16*EMER] until
you hear 4 short beeps change to one long beep.
* The display changes as at right.
LOW INT
ACK RCV
INT
Push [PTT] to transmit the distress call.
LOW INT
Transmit your distress call particulars by voice using the
following procedure: 1. "MAYDAY." 2. "THIS IS " (name of vessel). 3. The 9-digit identity AND the call sign (or other identification of the vessel). 4. The vessel's position if DSC does not include it. 5. The nature of the distress and assistance required. 6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. NOTE: When a GPS receiver (NMEA 0183) is connected, your vessel's position is automatically transmitted with the distress call. NOTE: Acknowledgement of a DSC distress alert is normally made by coast stations only. 13
TX
INT
The transceiver remains on channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
* When no acknowledgement is received, the distress call is repeated until an acknowledgement is received. * To cancel this, turn power OFF then ON again. * Calls to you other than distress acknowledgement cannot be received.
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
I All ships call transmission
Large ships use channel 70 as their "listening channel." When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the "all ships call" function.
Push and hold [PTT] again to send an announcement to
all ships. NOTE: Channel busy When channel 70 is busy, the all ships call is not transmitted. The transceiver waits until the channel is clear, then transmits the call automatically.
BUSY
Select a simplex channel for
the traffic channel (for voice communication after sending the all ships call).
USA
LOW USA
* Some `A' channels (eg. channel 88A) cannot be used.
This display appears while the call is in standby.
Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disappears.
While pushing [9*ALL/IND] rotate the channel selector to select "ALL" as at right. Push and hold [9 *ALL/IND] until you hear 4 short beeps change to one long beep.
* The display changes as at right.
LOW USA
LOW USA
NOTE: Error indication When a transmission inhibited LOW USA channel (e.g. ch 70) is selected for the traffic channel, the display at right appears. In this case, an appropriate channel must be selected. This display may also appear if [9*ALL/IND] is accidentally released early while being pushed and held in step .
Push [PTT] momentarily to
transmit the all ships call.
* After transmission, the channel set in step above is selected.
TX
LOW USA
USA
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
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I Individual call transmission
The individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific party only.
Standby on channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
Set the ID code for the individual you wish to call in advance.
* This code is input into the address item in SET mode. (p. 19)
When the acknowledgement is
received, the display changes as at right.
* Beeps sound. * The channel set in step is selected.
BUSY
LOW USA
ACK RCV
Select the traffic channel (for
voice communication after the individual call is sent).
USA
USA
ACK RCV
Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the
responding party. NOTE: Unable to comply When the received acknowledgement includes "unable to comply," the message display changes as at right. In such a case, wait at least 5 min. before re-transmitting the call.
* Select a simplex channel (some `A' channels cannot be used) for ship-to-ship contact. * Select a duplex channel for ship-to-coast contact.
Rotate [SQUELCH] clockwise until the audio noise disappears. While pushing [9*ALL/IND] rotate the channel selector to select "Ind" as at right.
* When no address ID is pre-programmed, "Ind" cannot be selected.
LOW USA
ACK RCV
USA
ACK RCV
Push and hold [9 *ALL/IND]
until you hear 4 short beeps change to one long beep.
LOW USA
* The display changes as at right. LOW USA * When "ALL" appears instead of "Ind," rotate the channel selector to select "Ind" while pushing [9*ALL/IND].
NOTE: Channel busy error indication The same as for the all ships call. Refer to the page opposite for details.
Push [PTT] momentarily to transmit the individual call.
* "HIGH" power is automatically selected while transmitting the call.
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING D Receiving a distress relay call
A distress relay call may be transmitted from a large ship to a coast station. While monitoring channel 70 and a distress relay call is received: Emergency alarm sounds. "RCV" and "RLY" appear in the display; then, channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [16] to stop the alarm. Monitor channel 16 until the emergency communication has been completed.
BUSY
I Receiving DSC calls
Several types of DSC transmissions can be received. The required action depends on the particular DSC type as outlined in the following examples. However, in all examples, you must be monitoring channel 70 in order to receive such signals. NOTE: When channel 70 is set as a tag channel and scan is functioning, DSC calls will not be received. DSC calls can only be received when channel 70 is selected.
LOW
RCV
INT
RCV
INT
D Receiving a distress call
While monitoring channel 70 and a distress call is received: Emergency alarm sounds. BUSY LOW "RCV" and "dTR" appear in INT the display; then, channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [16] to stop the alarm. Continue monitoring channel INT 16 as a coast station may require assistance in any rescue attempt.
D Receiving an all ships call
RCV
While monitoring channel 70 and an all ships call is received: Emergency alarm or beeps BUSY LOW RCV sound depending on the reINT ceived category. "RCV" and "ALL" appear in the display; then, the channel RCV specified by the calling station INT is automatically selected for voice communications. Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.
RCV
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING D Receiving a geographical area call
While monitoring channel 70 and a geographical area call (for the area you are in) is received: Emergency alarm or beeps BUSY LOW RCV USA sound depending on the received category. "RCV" and "GEO" appear in the display; then, the channel RCV USA specified by the calling station is automatically selected for voice communications. Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling ship. NOTE: When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a problem with the connected receiver, all geographical area calls are received, regardless of your position.
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D Receiving an individual call
When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgement must be sent back to the calling station within 4.5 min. Operation and transceiver function differs depending on the SET mode settings. Two messages can be selected for acknowledgement: * "Able to comply" ..............You can communicate with the calling vessel via the mic after a DSC connection. * "Unable to comply"...........You cannot communicate with the calling vessel after a DSC connection (e.g. operator leaves transceiver).
While monitoring channel 70 and an individual call is received:
Emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category. BUSY "RCV" and "Ind" appear in the LOW RCV USA display. The channel specified by the calling station is automatically selected for checking the RCV USA channel condition (except when full automatic acknowledgement is selected). Proceed as follows on the next page according to your preset conditions. 17
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
* When full automatic (FA) is selected in SET mode (p. 21):
The transceiver automatically replies to the call in one of two ways, depending on the TX auto acknowledge setting in ACK USA SET mode (p. 21).
* When able to comply is set (Ab), the transceiver automatically transmits an able to comply acknowledgement and then selects the channel as specified by the calling station for voice communications. * When unable to comply is set (Un), the transceiver automatically transmits an unable to comply acknowledgement and remains on channel 70.
TX
* When semi-automatic (SA; default) or manual (SL) is selected in SET mode (p. 21): Push and hold [9*ALL/IND] until
you hear 4 short beeps change into one long beep to send "Able to comply" message.
* If you want to send "Unable to comply" message, or other individual or all ships call, rotate the channel selector to select them.
LOW USA
ACK
LOW USA
ACK
USA
RCV
Push [PTT] momentarily to
transmit the acknowledgement.
* The channel specified by the calling station is selected. * When "Unable to comply" is transmitted in step , the transceiver remains on channel 70.
TX
USA
ACK
USA
ACK
USA
RCV
LOW USA
ACK
After receiving a voice transmission, reply via the mic.
Differences between semi-automatic and manual Semi-automatic: When no opLOW ACK USA eration is performed, the transceiver automatically sends an "Unable to comply" acknowledgement 4.5 min. after the call is received. Manual: When no operation is performed after receiving a call, NO acknowledgement is transmitted. 18
SET MODE
I Entering SET mode
SET mode is used to customize operation of the transceiver to suit your operating needs.
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I SET mode items
Beep tones (p. 20) Each push of [16] selects a SET mode item in order.
D To enter SET mode:
While pushing [16], turn power ON.
* Keep pushing [16] until the initial SET mode display appears. * SET mode is selected.
Normal/priority scan (p. 20) Weather alert (p. 20)
To exit SET mode, turn power OFF then ON again.
D To select an item:
There are up to 8 items in SET mode (depending on options installed) that may be adjusted to suit your operating needs. Select SET mode as above. Push [16] to select the desired item; then rotate [CHANNEL] to select the desired condition.
* See the following pages for details on each SET mode item.
Scan timer (p. 20)
When UX-120 is installed.
Address ID (p. 21) Acknowledgement method (p. 21) Auto acknowledge contents (p. 21)
When UT-79 is installed.
The diagram at right shows the default settings for each SET mode item and the order of selection. Items inside dotted lines only appear when optional units are installed.
Scramble code (p. 20)
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5
SET MODE
D BEEP TONES
D SCAN TIMER
This item sets the transceiver's confirmation beep tones (when This item sets the scan timer ON or OFF. pushing a switch/rotating [CHANNEL]) ON or OFF. Scan timer ON (default) Scan timer OFF
Beep tones ON (default) Beep tones OFF
NOTE: Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF.
* Scan pauses on a signal and resumes 5 sec. later.
* Scan pauses on a signal until the signal disappears, and resumes 2 sec. after that.
D NORMAL/PRIORITY SCAN
D SCRAMBLE CODE
This item sets the scan function to normal or priority operation. This item sets a scramble code for communication using the (See p. 10) optional voice scrambler unit. (p. 8)
Normal scan (default) Priority scan Scramble code "01" Scramble code "127"
D WEATHER ALERT
This item sets the weather alert function ON or OFF. (p. 7)
Weather alert ON (default) Weather alert OFF
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SET MODE
5
D ADDRESS
This item sets the other station's 10-digit ID code for individual calls. Note that your own ID cannot be set in SET mode. Push [9] to select the digit (1 through 10). Rotate [CHANNEL] to set the desired value for the selected digit or turn the individual call OFF.
* Select "-" to clear the digit and turn the individual call OFF.
D ACKNOWLEDGEMENT METHOD
This item sets the acknowledgement method for reply to a calling station when receiving an individual call. (See p. 18)
Full automatic Acknowledgement is transmitted automatically using the specified message. Acknowledgement is transmitted manually. If no transmission for 4.5 min., acknowledgement is transmitted automatically using the "Unable to comply" message. Acknowledgement can only be transmitted manually.
10th digit
set to "0"
NOTE: The 10th digit must be set to "0" when your ID is 9 digits This is reserved for future use.
Semi automatic
Manual
[EXAMPLE]: Setting the ID code to 6042737400
D AUTO ACKNOWLEDGE CONTENTS
Push
9
Appears only when full automatic (FA) is selected in the previous item. This item sets "unable to comply" or "able to comply"
Able to comply Unable to comply
as the full automatic acknowledgement transmission. (p. 18) 21
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
I Additional requirements
D FOR GENERAL OPERATION
* Marine VHF antenna * Coaxial cable
I Unpacking
q Mounting bracket ............................................................ 1 w DC power cable (OPC-632) ........................................... 1 e Microphone hanger (OPC-562) ...................................... 1 r Mounting bracket knobs ................................................. 4 t Mounting screws (5 x 20) ............................................... 4 y Mic hanger screws (3.5 x 30) ......................................... 2 u Flat washers (M4) ........................................................... 2 i Sticker (for scrambler function)* ..................................... 1
D FOR DSC OPERATION
* UX-120 DSC UNIT
D FOR ENHANCED DSC OPERATION
* GPS receiver with NMEA0183 output for sending positioning and time data with a distress call

D FOR VOICE SCRAMBLER OPERATION

* UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT Consult with your dealer if you need this function--disassembly and soldering of the transceiver are required for installation.
VOICE SCRAMBLER
* Attach the sticker on the top side of the front panel when the UT-79 is installed.
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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I Connections
t
e r w q
q DSC CONNECTOR (optional OPC-457; through the
UX-120) 7-pin plug connects a GPS receiver for transmission of position data and time.
q Test data out + y Test data out _ t NMEA IN + r NMEA IN _ Acceptable command: GAA Acceptable format: NMEA0183 ver. 1.5, 2.0 or 2.1
w DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 12 V DC power source.
e ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector to the transceiver. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.
r EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK t MICROPHONE HANGER
Connects to the transceiver's ground. Resting the microphone on the hanger automatically selects channel 16. 23
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
I Mounting the transceiver
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. Please read the following instructions carefully. * Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws (M5 x 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. * Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90 to your line of sight when operating it.
DASHBOARD MOUNTING (with optional MB-28)
CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your vessel's magnetic navigation compass.
NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display may not be easy-to-read at some angles. NOTES FOR SUPPLIED STICKER When installing an optional UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT: Attach the operation sticker on the top side of the front panel for reference. When installing an optional UX-120 DSC UNIT: Attach the WARNING sticker supplied with the UX-120 near the transceiver's front panel so that it is clearly visible during operation. 24
OVERHEAD MOUNTING
CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
6
I Dimensions
70 mm 2 34" 146 mm 534"
175 mm 6 78"
166 mm 5916"
54 mm 2 18"
189 mm 7116"
141 mm 5916"
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
I Antenna
A key element in the performance of any communication system is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them.
I Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or alcohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces.
I Fuse replacement
Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one.
Fuse rating: 10 A
I Optional unit installations
In order to add the DSC or voice scrambler functions to the IC-M59, the following optional units must be installed. UX-120: DSC functions OPC-457: GPS connection when UX-120 is installed UT-79: Voice scrambler function
Turn the transceiver power OFF and disconnect the DC
power cable.
Unscrew 4 screws from the rear panel, then remove the
transceiver cover. (fig. 1)
Install the desired unit. (fig. 2 to 4) Replace the transceiver cover and tighten the screws.
* 4 to 6 kg of torque MUST be applied to ensure water resistance.
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CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Opening the transceiver case
(Fig. 1)
UT-79 Attach the operating sticker here.
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UT-79 installation (Fig. 2)
Remove these in advance, then attach the UT-79.
Apply 4 to 6 kg torque when replacing screws.
UX-120 installation (Fig. 3)
OPC-457 installation (Fig. 4)
Supplied with the UX-120.
Connect onto the UX-120.
Be careful not to shift the connector.
Remove the plastic cover. Pass the cable through, then tighten the cable nut.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE * Power cord not connected properly. * Blown fuse. * [SQUELCH] is rotated too far clockwise. SOLUTION * Check the power cord connection. * Check the polarity of the power connection, then, replace the fuse. * Rotate [SQUELCH] counterclockwise to a suitable position. * Set beeps to ON in SET mode. * Rotate [SQUELCH] counterclockwise to a suitable position. * Check, and if necessary, replace the feedline or solder the antenna connector again. * Change channels. REF. p. 23 p. 26 p. 8 p. 20 p. 8 p. 23 p. 29
No power comes on.
No sound comes from the speaker.
No beeps sound even when a * Beep function is turned OFF. switch is pushed. Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible. * [SQUELCH] is rotated too far clockwise. * Antenna feedline or the antenna connector solder has poor contact or is short circuited. Transmitting is impossible or high power cannot be selected. Desired channel cannot be selected. No display backlighting. Scan does not start. * Transmission is restricted on some channels.
* Different channel group is selected. * Backlight function is turned OFF. * No "TAG" channels are programmed.
* Push and hold [CH/WX * U/I/C] to select the appropriate channel group (U.S.A., INT or CAN). * While pushing [HI/LO * DIM], rotate the channel selector to select the desired brightness. * Set channels to be scanned as "TAG" channels.
p. 7 p. 11 p. 10 p. 8 p. 20
Receive signal cannot be un- * Voice scrambler has been turned OFF. * Install the optional UT-79, then activate the funcderstood. * Voice scrambler code has not been set correctly. tion. * Reset the scramble code.
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST
Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 01 01A 02 02A 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13*2 14 16 17*1 18A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 14 16 06 03 02 01 156.050 160.650 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.100 156.100 156.150 160.750 156.150 156.150 156.200 160.800 04A 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05A 156.250 156.250 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 07A 156.350 156.350 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 61A 62 62A 63 63A 64 64A 64 156.700 156.700 156.800 156.800 156.900 161.500 18A 156.900 156.900 60A 61 23A 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 60 24 25 26 27 28 60 22A 23 21A 22 23 19A 20 20A 21 21 20 Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 19 20 156.950 161.550 19A 156.950 156.950 157.000 161.600 157.000 157.000 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 22A 157.100 157.100 157.150 161.750 157.150 157.150 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.025 156.025 156.075 160.675 61A 156.075 156.075 156.125 160.725 62A 156.125 156.125 156.175 160.775 156.175 156.175 156.225 160.825 82A 64A 156.225 156.225 81A 82 80A 81 79A 80 78A 79 21A 157.050 157.050 66A 67*2 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77*1 65A Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 65 65A 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 156.275 160.875 65A 156.275 156.275 156.325 160.925 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.625 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 Guard Guard Guard Guard WX channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 83A 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 88A 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84
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Channel number Frequency (MHz) USA INT CAN Transmit Receive 83 83 84 157.175 161.775 157.225 161.825 157.225 157.225 157.275 161.875 157.275 157.275 157.325 161.925 157.325 157.325 157.375 161.975 157.375 157.375 157.425 162.025 157.425 157.425 Frequency (MHz) Transmit RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only RX only Receive 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 83A 157.175 157.175
66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325
70*3 70*3 70*3 156.525 156.525
77*1 156.875 156.875 156.925 161.525 78A 156.925 156.925 156.975 161.575 79A 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.625 80A 157.025 157.025 157.075 161.675 81A 157.075 157.075 157.125 161.725 82A 157.125 157.125
13*1 156.650 156.650
15*2 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 17*1 156.850 156.850
*1 Low
power only.
*2 Momentary
high power.
*3 Receive
only (except for DSC transmissions). 29
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General
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter
: Transmit 156-157.5 MHz Receive 156-163 MHz : All U.S.A., International and Canadian channels plus 10 weather channels : 16K0G3E, (16K0G2B when
optional DSC is in use)
* Frequency coverage * Usable channels
* Output power * Modulation system
* Mode * Power supply requirement * Current drain
(at 13.8 V DC)
: High 25 W Low 1 W : Variable reactance phase modulation * Max. frequency deviation : 5.0 kHz * Spurious emissions : Less than -70 dB * Microphone impedance : 600
* Frequency stability * Usable temp. range * Dimensions
(projections not included)
* Weight
: 13.8 V DC 15% : Transmit high power 6.0 A low power 1.5 A Receive standby 350 mA max. audio output 1.2 A : 10 ppm : -20C to +60C; -4F to +140F : 140(W) x 55(H) x 155(D) mm 512(W) x 2532(H) x 6332(D) in : 1.0 kg; 2.2 lb
Receiver
: Double conversion superheterodyne * Intermediate frequencies : 1st 21.8 MHz 2nd 455 kHz * Sensitivity : 0.22 V (typical) for 12 dB SINAD * Squelch sensitivity : 0.18 V at threshold * Adjacent channel : More than 70 dB selectivity * Spurious reponse : More than 70 dB rejection * Intermodulation rejection : More than 70 dB * Audio output power : 3.5 W at 10% distortion * Audio output impedance : 4 * Receive system
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation
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OPTIONS
10
MB-28 FLUSH MOUNT For mounting the IC-M59 to a panel. Available in black or white.
SP-5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER A large, external speaker for superior audio output.
SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER A compact, external speaker. Features easy installation.
D INTERNAL UNITS
* UT-79 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT Provides private communications. Analog-type voice scrambling unit with 128 scramble codes available. * UX-120 DSC UNIT When the UX-120 is installed, the transceiver conforms to U.S. Coast Guard proposal SC-101 for marine digital communications.
OPC-457 NMEA CABLE Allows you to connect NMEA equipment such as a GPS receiver.
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PS-66 DC-DC CONVERTER Input voltage: 19 to 32 V DC Output voltage: 13.6 V DC 31
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A-5384D-1EX- Printed in Japan Copyright (c) 1996 by Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan

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