iC-m59 Datasheet, PDF (13/36 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

I Transmitting
Before transmitting, read the call procedures at right.
➀ Select an operating channel. See pgs. 6, 7 for details.
➁ 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.
➂ Push and hold the PTT switch to transmit.
• “$” appears.
➃ 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.
➄ Release the PTT switch to receive.
IMPORTANT: In order to maximize the readability of your trans-
mitted signal, pause for a moment after pushing [PTT], hold the
microphone 15–20 cm from your mouth, then speak into the mi-
crophone at an even, normal voice level.
BASIC OPERATION 3
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 sta-
tion by giving the vessel name and the name of the li-
cense.
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 min-
utes before repeating a call.
5) Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.
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.
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