User manual ICOM IC-271A-E

[. . . ] Ikegami General Manager Signature CE Versions of the IC-271A-E which display the "CE" symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with national licensing requirement. i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable 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. [. . . ] Push and hold [ tion. ·" " and " ] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor func" appear and audio is emitted. Appears while the monitor function is in use. t Push [16·C] to program the displayed channel as the call channel. · The call channel number stops blinking. Push for 1 sec. 10 BASIC OPERATION 4 I Adjusting the squelch level YZ To adjust the IC-271A-E's squelch level, use the [Y]/[Z] keys as desired below. In order to receive signals properly, as well as for the scan to function effectively, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level. q Push [ YZ ], then adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z]. - "SQL" and the squelch level are displayed. - There are 11 squelch levels to choose from: OP is completely open; 10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelch level. - When no key is pushed for 5 sec. , the transceiver returns to normal condition. I Voice scrambler operation (available with some versions only) D Activating the scrambler The voice scrambler provides private communications. In order to receive or send scrambled transmissions, you must activate the scrambler function first. q Select an operating channel other than Channel 16 or 70. w While pushing and holding [ ], push [SCAN·DUAL]. · "SCRM" appears. 4 w Push [ ] again to return to normal operating mode. Shows the squelch level. And this function won't be activated when an optional speaker-microphone or headset is connected. (9) (Space) (I) (S) (c) (m) (w) (J) (T) (d) (n) (x) 12 BASIC OPERATION 4 D Channel name/comment programming YZ q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to program. · Push and hold [DIAL] for 1 sec. to select a channel group, if necessary. D Opening comment programming q While pushing and holding [SCAN·DUAL], turn power ON. · "OC" is displayed and the 1st character of the currently programmed comment blinks. 4 w While pushing and holding [ push [DIAL]. ], YZ w Push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Push [SCAN·DUAL] to clears the previously programmed opening comment (all digits). · The 1st character of the currently programmed name or comment blinks. YZ e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. e Push [H/L·LOCK] to move to the YZ right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Pushing [16·C], moves to left r Push [H/L·LOCK] to move to the YZ right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Pushing [16·C], moves to left r Continue until the desired characters have been selected, then push [DIAL] to return to normal operation. t Continue until the desired characters have been selected, then push [DIAL] to return to normal operation. The programmed opening comment is briefly displayed or scrolled when the transceiver is powered ON. However, the opening comment indication can be skipped by pushing [16·C]. 13 5 SCAN OPERATION (except Dutch versions) I Scan types Scanning is an efficient way to quickly locate signals over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has a priority scan setting and normal scan setting. In addition, the "Auto scan" function is also available for scanning. This function can be activated simultaneously, depending on the settings on the SET mode. 18) Set the TAG channels (scanned channel) before scanning. Clear those TAG channels which are not needed or inconveniently stop scanning, such as digital communications. Choose priority or normal scan on the SET mode. 18) PRIORITY SCAN CH 01 CH 02 NORMAL SCAN CH 01 CH 02 WX* CH 16 CH 03 WX* CH 03 CH 05 CH 04 CH 05 CH 04 Priority scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16. [. . . ] Turn the power ON to check if the internal temperature has returned to normal. · The connected battery pack's voltage is more · Verify the battery voltage is correct. · Push [ ] and [H/L·LOCK] to deactivate the VOX function. · Set the VOX gain to lower sensitive value. [. . . ]