INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM92D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and Or, transmit your Distress call using digital selective calling the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. on Channel 70. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE...
RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater. Otherwise, the trans- ceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoper- able due to salt crystallization. NOTE: DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective.
FOREWORD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-M92D WORD DEFINITION is designed and built with Icom’s vhf marine transceiver Personal death, serious injury or an ex- state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper RDANGER! plosion may occur.
PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER CAUTION: MAKE SURE connect the transceiver to an the flexible antenna, bat- AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans- shock.
Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, operate this device under FCC regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..........i 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........35–39 RECOMMENDATION ............i 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ......35–39 FOREWORD ................ i 15 VHF MARINE CHANNELLIST ........35–39 IMPORTANT ................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i 16 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .......35–39 FEATURES ................
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE You must have a current radio station license before using NOTE: Even though the IC-M92D is capable of operation the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and is not licensed.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories D Handstrap Handstrap Battery pack Battery charger AC adapter (with 2 screws) (Different type is Pass the handstrap through supplied depending the loop on the back side of on the version) the transceiver as illustrated at right.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Battery pack To remove the battery pack: NOTE: When removing or attaching the battery pack, use Turn the screw counter clockwise one quarter turn, then pull a coin or standard screwdriver to loosen or tighten the bot- the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top, side and rear panels ■ q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 2) Connects the supplied antenna. w SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] (p. 25) Connects the optional external speaker-microphone. NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] cap when the optional Function speaker-microphone is not used.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and rear panels ■ y SOFT MENU KEYS [1]/[2]/[3]/[4] Slide menu by pushing [Ω]/[≈] keys, then push either of the 4 keys to select a menu displayed above on the lower side of the monitor. u CHANNEL UP/DOWN [Y]/[Z] AND LEFT/RIGHT [Ω]/[≈] KEYS Function display...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display ■ t CALL CHANNEL ICON (p. ) w e r t y u i o !0 Appears when call channel is selected. y DUPLEX ICON (p. 2) Appears when a duplex channel is selected. u TAG CHANNEL ICON (p. ) The icon appears while a TAG (favorite) channel is se- lected.
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CHAPTER_CONTINUED !4 KEY INDICATOR (p. ) !6 POSITION INDICATOR (p. 2) Shows the programmed function of the soft keys on the Shows the current position data when a GPS receiv- ➥ front panel. er is connected, or the position data is manually pro- grammed.
PREPARATION MMSI code programming ■ MMSI code check The 9 digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self The 9 digit MMSI code can be checked. ID) code can be programmed at power ON. Push [MENU]. NOTE: [Y]/[Z] several times to select “MMSI/GPS Info”, Push •...
BASIC OPERATION Channel selection ■ IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. Call channel Channel 16 Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel.
U.S.A., International and Canadian channels Weather channels The transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 Inter- The IC-M92D has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. national and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups These are used for monitoring broadcasts from NOAA (Na- may be specified for the operating area.
BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting ■ IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your trans- CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage mitted signal, pause a few seconds after pushing [PTT], the transceiver. hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON.
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BASIC OPERATION Call channel programming Adjusting the volume level ■ ■ Call channel is used to access the Call Channel 9 (default), The volume level can be adjusted with [VOL/SQL] and [Y]/ [Z] keys. however, you can program the call channel with your most often-used channels in each channel group for quick recall.
BASIC OPERATION Volume loud function Volume mute function ■ ■ The volume loud function can be activated temporarily by The volume mute function can be activated temporarily by pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Y]. pushing [VOL/SQL] and [Z]. The function does not work when the volume level is al- The function does not work when the volume level is al- ready OFF.
BASIC OPERATION Lock function AquaQuake water draining ■ ■ function This function electronically locks all keys (except for [PTT] and [ ]) to prevent accidental channel changes and function The AquaQuake water draining function clears water away access. from the speaker grill. Without this function, water may muffle [CLEAR/ ] for 1 second to turn the lock function Push...
BASIC OPERATION Setting TAG channels Channel names ■ ■ For more efficient scanning, add the desired channels as Each channel can be labeled with alphanumeric names of up TAG channels or clear TAG for unwanted channels. Chan- to 10 characters for easy channel recognition. nels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
BASIC OPERATION Backlight setting ■ This function lights the function display and keys, and it is convenient for night-time operation. Select “BKLT” to enter the backlight adjusting mode. [Y] or [Z] to adjust the brightness level between Push 1(minimum) to 7 (maximum) or OFF. •...
SCAN OPERATION Scan types ■ Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a Clear the TAG for unwanted channels which inconveniently wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and stop scanning, such as those for digital communications.
SCAN OPERATION Starting a scan ■ To scan: Set the scan type (Priority or Normal scan), WX Alert function Select “SCAN” and push on the soft key to start or stop scan- and Scan Timer function in advance, using the se mode. ning.
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Description Operation ■ ■ Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on Push [MENU]. [Y] or [Z] to select “Radio Settings”, then push [EN- another channel; Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call Push TER]. channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Triwatch Select “...
DSC OPERATION DSC address ID ■ Programming Individual ID A total of 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed and as- After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. signed a name of up to 10 characters. •...
DSC OPERATION Programming Group ID Enter “GROUP ID” in the DSC SETTINGS menu. After entering the 9 digit code, push [ENT] to set it. • Group ID name programming screen is displayed. ➪ DSC Settings ➪ Group ID MENU (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) •...
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DSC OPERATION Deleting Individual/Group ID Enter “INDIVIDUAL ID” or “GROUP ID” in the DSC SET- Push [OK] to delete the ID, and return to the “INDIVIDUAL TINGS menu. ID” or “GROUP ID” list screen. • Push [CANCEL] to cancel it. ➪...
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 (Univer- sal Time Coordinated) time should be manually input. They are automatically included when a GPS receiver compatible with the NMEA0183 ver.
DSC OPERATION Distress call ■ A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an ac- Master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires im- knowledgment call. mediate assistance.
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DSC OPERATION Distress cancel call While waiting for an acknowledgment call, push [CAN- The Distress cancel call is transmitted. CEL]. Channel 16 is automatically selected. Push [CONTINUE]. • Report your situation using the microphone. • After the report, push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating •...
DSC OPERATION Regular call The nature of the Distress call should be included in the Dis- Hold down [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Dis- tress call. tress call. • While holding down [DISTRESS], count down beeps sound and both the key and display backlight blink. Enter “DISTRESS CALL”...
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DSC OPERATION Transmitting DSC calls ■ About Manual Inputting: Enter a desired individual ID in the following way: To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, make • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. • Push [ENT] to set it. sure you correctly set the CH70 SQL LEVEL.
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DSC OPERATION Transmitting an Individual call (continued) Y](CH)/[Z](CH), Select a desired intership channel using [ Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re- then push [ENT]. ceived. • Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in the recommended order. When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’...
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DSC OPERATION Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an ac- Select one of three options, then push [ENT]. knowledgement (‘Able to Comply,’ ‘Propose New Channel’ or ‘Unable to Comply’) by using the on-screen prompts (Quick ACK.) Also, you can send an acknowledgement through the MENU system (Man ual ACK.) Quick ACK:...
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DSC OPERATION The Individual ACK confirmation screen is displayed. Manual ACK: Push [CALL] to transmit an acknowledgement call. Enter “INDIVIDUAL ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. • When no Individual call has been received, “Individual ACK” item will not be displayed. Following screens as shown below are displayed.
CHAPTER_CONTINUED Transmitting a Group call About Manual Inputting: The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to only a specific group. Enter a desired group ID in the following way: • Select a desired number using [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •...
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DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Group call. • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan- nel becomes clear. After the Group call has been transmitted, the following screen is displayed. Announce the information using the microphone. After the announcement, push [EXIT] to return to the nor- mal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION Transmitting an All Ships call All ships, that have DSC transceiver, use Channel 70 as their A confirmation screen appears. ‘listening channel.’ When you want to announce a message • Confirm the call contents. to these ships within range, use the ‘All Ships Call’ function. Enter “ALL SHIPS CALL”...
DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position request call About Manual Inputting: Transmit a Position request call when you want to know a Enter a desired address ID in the following way: specific ship's current position. • Select the desired number usuing [Y]/[Z]/[Ω]/[≈]. •...
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DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position report call...
DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Reply call • Push [INFO] to display the Position Request call information. Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. is received. When the “POSITION ACK”...
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DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- Enter “POSITION REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating • If no Position Request call has been received, the “POSITION mode.
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DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Position Report Reply call Transmit a Position Report Reply call when a Position Report • Push [INFO] to display the Position Report Request call infor- mation. Request call is received. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. Quick Reply: When a Position Report Request call is received, beeps...
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DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: Enter “POSITION REPORT REPLY” in the DSC CALLS The Position Report Reply call confirmation screen is dis- menu. played. • If no Position Report Request call has been received, the “PO- Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪...
DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Polling Reply call Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is • Push [INFO] to display the Polling Request call information. Push [BACK] to return to the previous screen, or push [ACK]. received. When the “POSITION ACK”...
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DSC OPERATION Manual Reply: Enter “POLLING REPLY” in the DSC CALLS menu. While transmitting the reply call, the screen as shown be- low is displayed, and then returns to the normal operating ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Polling Reply MENU mode. (Push [MENU]) (Push [Y]/[Z], then push [ENT].) •...
DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test call About Manual Inputting: Testing on the exclusive DSC distress and safety calling channels should be avoided as much as possible. When test- Enter a desired address ID in the following way: ing on the distress/safety channel is unavoidable, you should •...
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DSC OPERATION Push [CALL] to transmit the Test call. Push [ALARM OFF] to stop the beeps, and then the screen • If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the chan- as shown below is displayed. nel becomes clear. Push [EXIT] to return to the normal operating mode.
DSC OPERATION Transmitting a Test Acknowledgement call When the “TEST ACK” in DSC settings is set to ‘Auto TX’ The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. (p. 61), the transceiver automatically transmits a reply call Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. when receiving a Test call.
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DSC OPERATION Manual ACK: Enter “TEST ACK” in the DSC CALLS menu. The Test ACK confirmation screen is displayed. • If no Test call has been received, the “TEST ACK” item will not Push [CALL] to transmit the acknowledgement call. ➪...
DSC OPERATION Receiving DSC calls ■ Receiving a Distress Call [EXIT] ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. When a Distress Call is received: • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. • By pushing [PTT], the transceiver also exits the DSC ➥...
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DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement When a Distress Acknowledgement to other ship is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight •...
DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Call When a Distress Relay call is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ “RCVD DISTRESS RELAY” pops up and the LCD back- • The transceiver exits the DSC mode. •...
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DSC OPERATION Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement When a Distress Relay Acknowledgement is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds. ➥ Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ “RCVD DIST RELAY ACK” pops up and the LCD backlight •...
DSC OPERATION Receiving an Individual Call When an Individual Call is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operating the received Category. mode. ➥ “RCVD INDIVIDUAL CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight •...
DSC OPERATION Receiving a Group Call When a Group Call is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- the received Category. ing mode. ➥...
DSC OPERATION Receiving an All Ships Call [EXIT] When an All Ships Call is received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on ing mode. the received Category. •...
DSC OPERATION Receiving a Geographical Area Call When a Geographical Area Call (for the area you are in) is [EXIT] received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes, depending on ing mode.
DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Request Call When a Position Request Call is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD POS REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.
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DSC OPERATION Receiving a Position Report Call When a Position Report Call is received: [EXIT] ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ “RCVD POSITION REPORT” pops up. The LCD backlight ing mode.
DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Polling Request call [EXIT] When a Polling Request call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ing mode. ➥ “RCVD POLLING REQUEST” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for 2 minutes.
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DSC OPERATION D Receiving a Test Call [EXIT] When a Test Call is received: ➥ Push to ignore the Call and return to the normal operat- ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. ing mode. ➥ “RCVD TEST CALL” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for •...
DSC OPERATION Receiving a Test Acknowledgement Call Transmitted Call log ■ When a Test Acknowledgement Call is received: ➥ The emergency alarm sounds for 2 minutes. The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 transmitted ➥ “RCVD TEST ACK” pops up. The LCD backlight blinks for calls, and the logs can be used as a supplement to your log- 2 minutes.
DSC OPERATION Received Call log ■ The transceiver automatically stores up to 50 distress mes- Push [ p] or [q] to select the desired item, then push sages and 50 other messages, and the messages can be [ENT]. used as a supplement to your logbook. •...
DSC OPERATION Other messages Enter “RCVD CALL LOG” in the DSC Calls menu. ➪ DSC Calls ➪ Received Call Log MENU (Push [MENU]) (Push [p]/[q], then push [ENT].) Push [ p] or [q] to select “Other,” then push [ENT]. • The messages are stored in “Other,” if its format specifier is oth- er than ‘Distress.’...
DSC OPERATION DSC Settings ■ D Position Input Rotate Dial to select “Auto TX” or “Manual TX,” then push (See page 22) D Add Individual ID/Group ID [ENT]. (See pages 19, 20) • Push [BACK] to cancel and return to the DSC Settings menu. D Delete Individual ID/Group ID (See page 21) D Automatic Acknowledgement...
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested purpose that is not described in this instruction manual. and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind- Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause ness can result.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified battery pack is left for a long period without being charged, its life temperature range: ±0˚C to +45˚C (+32˚F to +113˚F). Icom recom- cycle will be shorter, or worse, it will never accept a charge again.
BATTERY CHARGING Regular battery charger Optional battery chargers ■ ■ Regular charging with the BC-204 + BC-147S Rapid charging with the BC-205 + BC-145S The supplied BC-204 with BC-147 provide regular charging The optional BC-205 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion of the Li-ion battery pack.
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BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S The optional BC-197 allows up to 6 Li-ion battery packs to be IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly required.
VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 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 156.050 160.650 157.050 161.650 156.425 156.425 157.325 157.325 156.050 156.050 21A 157.050 157.050 156.475 156.475...
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications ■ Transmitter General • Output power : 5 W/1 W • Frequency coverage : Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz • Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz modulation • Mode : FM (16K0G3E), • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz DSC (16K0G2B) •...
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Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor- mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body Electromagnetic Fields. when transmitting and only use the Icom belt clip which is listed on page 28 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF •...
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RF sans fil; attache pour ceinture (MB-109), bloc-piles rechargeable au lithium-ion (BP-275). Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui CAUTION peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à...
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