INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM93D iM93D EURO This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Or, transmit your Distress call using Digital Selective Calling If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and (DSC) on Channel 70. the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. USING CHANNEL 16 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE...
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Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide this transceiver under FCC regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ....................i 7. DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch version) ....18 FEATURES ....................i ■ Description ..................18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................i ■ Operation ..................18 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..............ii 8. DSC OPERATION ...............19–44 ■ DSC address ID ................19 PRECAUTIONS ..................iii RECOMMENDATION ................
OPERATING RULES D Priorities (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE • Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls most often held by small vessel radio operators when a take priority over all others.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories D Battery pack Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger Power adapter* 1. Attach the battery pack to the transceiver. (with 2 screws) Battery pack Antenna 2. Lock the battery pack with the latch. Belt clip Cigarette lighter cable* * May not be supplied, or different type may be supplied, depending on the transceiver version.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Attachments (Continued) D Handstrap Pass the handstrap through the loop on the back side of the transceiver to make it easy to carry. D Belt clip Attach or detach the belt clip to/from the transceiver as shown below.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Panel description e UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT KEYS [▲]/[▼]/[◄]/[►] z Push [▲] or [▼] to select the operating channel, Menu items, Menu settings, and so on. z Push [◄] or [►] to slide through the key functions that Microphone are assigned to the software keys. (p. 7) z Push to select the desired character or number in the entry mode.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Display description ■ Panel description (Continued) o SOFTWARE KEYS Slide through the key functions by pushing [◄] or [►], and then push either of the 3 software keys to select the function displayed at the bottom of the display.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION i CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT r STATUS ICON • “STBY” is displayed while not receiving nor transmitting. Displays the selected operating channel number. L“A” is displayed when a simplex channel is selected. • “RT” (Radio Telephone mode) is displayed while receiving or transmitting a signal or when the squelch o CALL CHANNEL ICON (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Software keys ■ Using the software keys You can assign the following functions to the software keys Various often-used functions are assigned to the software on the Menu screen. keys for easy access. The functions’ icons are displayed above the software keys, as shown below.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION High/Low Backlight (p. 5) (p. 57) Push to set the power to high or low. Push to display the backlight brightness adjustment LSome channels are set to only low power. screen. L W hileintheadjustmentmode,push[▲]/[▼][◄]/[►]to Channel/Weather channel 11~12) adjust the brightness to between 1 and 7, or OFF. Push to select regular channels or Weather* channels.
PREPARATIONS ■ Entering the MMSI code Repeat step 3 to enter all 9 digits. The Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI: DSC self ID) 5. Push the software key below [DONE] to set the entered code consists of 9 digits. You can only enter the code when code.
PREPARATIONS ■ Entering the ATIS ID (For Dutch and German versions) Repeat step 3 to enter all 10 digits. The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) ID consists of 10 digits. You can enter the ID in the “ATIS ID 5. Push the software key below [DONE] to set the entered Input”...
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Selecting a channel D Call channel NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the Each Channel Group has separate leisure-use Call battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and channels. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. operation.
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BASIC OPERATIONS D Selecting a Channel Group D Weather channels and Weather Alert Channel Groups are preset into your transceiver. You can select For the USA, Australian, and Export versions, the the Channel Group between USA, International, Canadian, transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use DSC, and ATIS depending on the transceiver version.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Adjusting the volume level ■ Setting the Call channel By default, a Call channel is set in each Channel Group. Push [VOL/SQL]. You can set your most often-used channel as your Call • The volume level adjustment screen is displayed.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage NOTE: the transceiver. • To conserve battery power, the Power Save function automatically turns ON when no signal is received for 5 Push [▲] or [▼] to select the channel to call. seconds.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Editing a channel name The Monitor function temporarily cancels the Squelch You can edit the name of each operating channel and weather function to check for weak signals. channel, using numbers, uppercase letters, symbols, and a space.
SCAN (Exept for the Dutch version) ■ Scan types You can find ongoing calls by scanning the Favorite channels. Priority Scan Before starting a scan, you need to: The Priority Scan sequentially searches through all • Set the channels that you want to scan as Favorite Favorite channels, while also monitoring Channel 16.
SCAN (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Setting Favorite channels ■ Starting a scan You can quickly recall often-used channels by setting them Select a Channel Group. (p. 12) as Favorite channels. You can set Favorite channels in each 2. Push [◄] or [►] to display Channel Group.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH (Except for the Dutch version) ■ Description ■ Operation Dualwatch and Tri-watch are convenient to monitor Channel Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in “Radio Settings.” 16 while you are operating on another channel. (p. 55) 2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select a channel. 3.
DSC OPERATION ■ DSC address ID D Entering an Individual ID You can enter a total of 75 Individual IDs, and assign names Push the software key below [NEXT] to start entering of up to 10 characters. the name. TIP: Display the “Individual ID”...
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Display the “Individual ID” screen. [MENU] ► “DSC Settings” ► “Individual ID” Display the “Group ID” screen. 2. Push [▲] or [▼] to select “ICOM #2.” [MENU] ► “DSC Settings” ► “Group ID” 3. Push [►] to display [DEL]. • “No ID” is displayed if no ID is entered.
DSC OPERATION ■ Entering the position and time A Distress call should include the vessel’s position and time. 3. Push the software key below If no GPS data is received, manually enter the position and [NEXT] to start entering the UTC Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time.
DSC OPERATION ■ Sending DSC calls (Distress) A Distress call should be sent if, in the opinion of the Master, Push any software key to turn OFF the alarm. the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate •...
DSC OPERATION D Regular call After sending, wait for an Acknowledgement call. Select the nature of the Distress call to include in the Regular Distress call. • “Waiting for ACK” is displayed. Push the software key below • The “Distress Call” screen is displayed. 2.
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DSC OPERATION D Distress Cancel call If you have accidently made a Distress call, or made an NOTE (For USA and Export versions): incorrect Distress call, send a Distress Cancel call to After sending a Distress call without position data cancel the call as soon as possible while waiting for an •...
DSC OPERATION ■ Sending DSC calls (other) 6. Push the software key below [CALL] to send the NOTE: To ensure proper DSC operation, be sure to Individual call. correctly adjust the “CH 70 SQL Level” item on the Menu • “Transmitting Individual Call” is displayed, and then “Waiting screen.
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DSC OPERATION D Sending an Individual Acknowledgement Acknowledgement “Unable to comply” When you have received an Individual call (p. 35), send an Push any software key to turn OFF the alarm. Acknowledgement to the calling station. When you send an •...
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DSC OPERATION D Sending an Individual Acknowledgement (Continued) Select “Able to Comply,” “Unable Sending on the “Compose Other” screen to Comply,” or “Propose New CH.” You can also send an Individual Acknowledgement by selecting “Individual ACK” on the “Compose Other” screen. This enables you to resend an Acknowledgement, or send even after sending an “Unable to Comply”...
DSC OPERATION D Sending a Group call A Group call enables you to send a DSC signal to only a 6. Push the software key below [CALL] to send the Group specific group. call. L You can send a Group call to a pre-entered group address, or •...
DSC OPERATION D Sending an All Ships call Except for the USA and Export versions, you can send a call 6. Push the software key below [CALL] to send the All to all ships that carry DSC transceivers and to those that Ships call.
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DSC OPERATION D Sending a Test call Push the software key below [CALL] to send the Test call. You should avoid testing calls on the exclusive DSC distress • “Transmitting Test Call” is displayed. channels and safety calling channels. When you cannot L If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the avoid testing on a distress or safety channel, you should channel becomes clear.
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DSC OPERATION D Sending a Test Acknowledgement Push the software key below [CALL] to send the By default, when you receive a Test call, the Auto ACK Acknowledgement. function automatically sends an Acknowledgement to the • “Transmitting Test ACK” is displayed. calling station (p.
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DSC OPERATION D Sending a Position Reply call Sending on the “Compose Other” screen Send a Position Reply call when a Position Request call You can also send a Test Acknowledgement by selecting is received. If the Auto ACK function is set to “Auto,” the “Test ACK”...
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DSC OPERATION D Sending a Position Reply call (Continued) Select the reply “Able to Comply.” Sending on the “Compose Other” screen LSelect “Unable to Comply” if you cannot send a reply call. You can also send a Position Reply call by selecting 5.
DSC OPERATION ■ Receiving DSC calls (Distress) The transceiver receives Distress calls, Distress [PAUSE] Acknowledgement calls, and Distress Cancel calls. L [PAUSE] is not displayed if the “CH Auto Switch” item is set to “Manual.” (p. 42) L When you receive a call, an emergency alarm sounds. •...
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Group call [PAUSE] When a Group call is received: L [PAUSE] is not displayed if the “CH Auto Switch” item is set to • The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. “Manual.” (p. 42) • “RCVD Group Call” is displayed. •...
DSC OPERATION D Receiving an All Ships call [PAUSE] When an All Ships call is received: L [PAUSE] is not displayed if the “CH Auto Switch” item is set to • The alarm sounds. “Manual.” (p. 42) • “RCVD All Ships Call” is displayed. •...
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Position Request call [ACPT] When a Position Request call is received: • Accepts the call. • The alarm sounds for 2 minutes. • Displays the received call’s information. • “RCVD POS Request” is displayed. • The call is saved in the DSC Log. Push any software key to turn OFF the alarm.
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DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test call [ABLE] TIP: By default, the Auto ACK function automatically • Sends the Acknowledgement “Able to Comply.” sends an Acknowledgement to the calling station (p. 42). • The call is saved in the DSC Log. If the function is set to “Manual,”...
DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Log D Receiving a Test Acknowledgement call D Received DSC Log After sending a Test call, the called station will send you a The transceiver saves up to 50 received Distress call Test Acknowledgement call. messages and 50 received “Others” call messages in your DSC Log.
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DSC OPERATION D Received DSC log (Conitnued) D Sent DSC Log The transceiver saves up to 50 DSC sent calls in your DSC Push [▲] or [▼] to scroll through the log. Log. 5. Push [ENT] to display the received call’s information. Display the “DSC Log”...
DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Settings On the “DSC Settings” screen, you can make settings on CH Auto Switch (Default: Accept) the DSC call related items. Select whether or not to automatically switch to channel 16 or the specified channel, or select whether to switch or Position Input ignore the call.
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DSC OPERATION ■ DSC Settings (Continued) Alarm Status Unread Return (Default: On) Set the alarm ON or OFF for each DSC related item. This function puts the received DSC call on hold while receiving another call. • Safety (Default: On) An alarm sounds when a Safety DSC call is received.
DSC OPERATION CH 70 SQL Level (Default: 5) Loop Test Adjust the Squelch level for Channel 70 to between 1 and This function sends DSC signals to the receiving AF circuit 10, or Open. to compare the sending and receiving signals at the AF ”...
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ MOB (Man OverBoard) You can enter a Man OverBoard (MOB) waypoint into the MOB screen transceiver with its GPS position data, as soon as a person P ush[◄]or[►]todisplay has fallen into the water and needs to be rescued. This Push the software key below enables you to reach the MOB position even in the dark, or •...
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Waypoint Waypoints are GPS position data points of places you want 5. Edit the latitude and longitude. to go to, the position of your own vessel, or of a vessel you TIP: received a DSC call from. You can enter up to 50 Waypoints •...
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Waypoint (Continued) D Entering a received position D Waypoint screen After receiving a Distress call that includes position data, P ush[◄]or[►]todisplay you can enter the position as a Waypoint. This enables you 2. Push the software key below to reach the caller’s position.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Navigation The Navigation function navigates from your current position Adding a Waypoint: to an entered regular Waypoint or MOB waypoint. Pushthesoftwarekeybelow[ADD]toaddaWaypoint. L Add the Waypoint in the same manner that is described in Start navigating to the MOB waypoint: “Manually entering a Waypoint”...
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Navigation (Continued) D Navigation screen description Start navigating to a Waypoint: L A Waypoint must be entered before navigating. Range displays the radius of a compass circle. P ush[◄]or[►]todisplay Push[▲]or[▼]tochangetherange 2. Push the software key below between 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, •...
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Compass ■ GPS/GNSS The Compass shows your vessel’s Course Over Ground The GPS or GNSS “Status” screen displays the quantity, (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG). signal power, and position of the GPS satellites in the sky view.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS D GPS/GNSSStatusscreen(Continued) • Image of the satellite Sky view description: Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith) Elevation angle 60 degree line GPS mode* Satellite A Your position Elevation angle 30 degree line Elevation angle 0 degree line Sky view Satellite signal strength status description: * “2D”...
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Information screen D GPS/GNSS Information screen You can check your transceiver’s software version, GPS Information screen description: module version, and ATIS ID* on the “Information” screen. Push[MENU]. * Only for the Dutch and German versions. • The Menu screen is displayed. Push[MENU].
MENU SCREEN ■ Using the Menu screen 3. P ush[▲]or[▼]toselect“CHAN The Menu screen is used to set items, select options, and Group,” and then push [ENT]. so on for the transceiver’s functions. • T he“CHANGroup”screenis displayed. D Using the Menu screen Example: Setting the channel group to “INT.”...
MENUSCREEN ■ Menu screen items Radio Settings TheMenuscreencontainsthefollowingitems. Item Ref. Item Ref. Compose Distress Scan Type* p. 55 Monitor p. 55 Item Ref. Item Ref. Scan Timer* p. 55 NoiseCancel p. 56 Undesignated p. 23 Sinking p. 23 Dual/Tri-watch* p. 55 CallChannel p.
MENU SCREEN ■ Radio Settings items Scan Type (Default: —) CHAN Group (Default: —) The transceiver has 2 scan types. Select Normal Scan and Selectthesuitablechannelgroupforyouroperatingarea. Priority Scan. SelectINT,USA,CAN,DSC,orATISdependingonthe transceiver version. • Normal Scan: Scans all Favorite channels in the selected LSee page 12 for details.
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MENUSCREEN Noise Cancel FAV Settings (Default: Off) TheNoiseCancelfunctionreducesrandomnoise You can set all channels as Favorite channels, clear all components in the received or transmitted signal. Set the settings, or reset to default. By default, some channels functionforbothreceivingandtransmitting. are preset. The Favorite channels differ, depending on the transceiver version.
MENU SCREEN ■ Configuration items Backlight Key Assignment Level (Default: 4) Softkey 1~21 Youcanadjustthebacklightbrightnessbetween1and7,or Youcanchangewhichsoftwarekeyfunctionstodisplay,and OFF.ThebacklightautomaticallyturnsOFFafternokeyis theirorder.Youcanassignupto21softwarekeysatatime. pushed for 5 seconds. L T heusablesoftwarekeyfunctionsandtheirordermaydiffer, depending on the transceiver version. Continue Type (Default: Off) Set default Youcansetthebacklightondim,evenifthebacklightis Selectthisitemtosetthesoftwarekeyfunctionorderas automaticallyturnedOFF.Thisfunctionenablesyoutosee default. thedisplayinthedark,evenwhenthebacklightisOFF. L The default setting may differ, depending on the transceiver •...
MENUSCREEN Float’n Flash Position Check (Default: N-UP) • N-UP: T hetopofthe“PositionCheck”screenrepresents The Float’n Flash function detects that the transceiver North. has come in contact with water. When the function turns • AC-UP: T hetopofthe“PositionCheck”screenrepresents ON, the backlight starts to blink to make it easy to find the the direction of your course heading.
If any of these conditions temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature buildup in occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may R WARNING! NEVER let fluid from inside the battery come in cause the battery to rupture or catch fire.
BATTERY CHARGING CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the battery charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is environment (above +50°C (+122°F)) for an extended period of not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and time.
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Regular battery charger D Installing the BC-220 D Charging with the BC-220 and BC-123S You can charge Li-ion battery pack using the BC-220 and On a desktop On a wall BC-123S. • Charging time: approximately 3 hours. Supplied screws L You can also use the CP-25H , or...
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery charger D Rapid charging with the BC-214, BC-157S CAUTION: NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting and AD-133 the power cable to a power source. This will damage the battery charger. The optional BC-214 with the BC-157S and AD-133 Red line: + / Black line: _ simultaneously charges up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE ■ About the HM-165 ■ Attaching the HM-165 Alligator type clip Turn OFF the transceiver. Attaches to your shirt, 2. Insert the speaker microphone into the connector, and collar, pocket, and so on. then screw it tight, as shown below. LBe careful not to cross-thread the connection.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. You cannot turn ON the • The Battery is exhausted or over • Recharge the battery pack. p. 61 transceiver. discharged. • The Battery pack is not correctly attached. • Correctly attach the battery pack. p.
0.9 W typical (Internal) with a Tx (1 W) 0.7 A 12 ˘ load at 1 kHz RX maximum audio 0.25 A (External) 0.45 A (Internal) IC-M93D EURO • Power supply requirement: 7.2 V DC nominal (negative ground) • Frequency stability: ±10 ppm D General •...
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• Sensitivity (typical): –6 dBµ emf (20 dB SINAD) 12 ˘ load at 1 kHz • Squelch sensitivity (threshold, typical): –6 dBµ emf IC-M93D EURO (Australian version) • Intermodulation rejection ratio: 65 dB D General • Spurious response rejection ratio: 65 dB •...
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options D Battery pack D Other • HM-165/HM-228 • BP-285 Li-ion speaker microphone battery pack Full sized waterproof speaker microphone including alligator type Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* clip to attach to your shirt or collar. 1485 mAh (minimum) BP-285 7.2 V...
CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M93D and IC-M93D EURO (Australia) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) Channel number Frequency (MHz) CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive CAN Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 157.050 161.650 156.425 156.425...
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CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M93D EURO ● International channels Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 01 156.050 160.650 11 156.550 156.550 21 157.050 161.650 61 156.075 160.675 71 156.575 156.575 81 157.075 161.675 1019* 156.950...
CHANNEL LIST D For IC-M93D EURO ● USA channels (for UK version only) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 75 * 157.275 161.875 156.050 156.050...
FCC and IC RF Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by...
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