ICOM DS-100 User Manual

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The DS-100 
DSC
CONTROLLER
is designed and built with Icom’s superior tech-
nology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should
provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 
carefully and com-
pletely before using the controller.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the DS-100.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
Class D DSC terminal
The DS-100 
VHF DSC CONTROLLER
is designed as a
‘Class D DSC terminal unit’ for the IC-M501EURO
VHF
MARINE TRANSCEIVER
.
Self ID indication
The DS-100 does not function when there is no ID is pro-
grammed. Therefore, the ID code should be checked in
the Set-up menu.
INSTALLATION NOTES
In all cases, any possible risk of injury depends on the trans-
mitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommenda-
tion limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes) Normally
the transmitter is not active for long periods of time. Some
radio licences will require that a timer circuit automatically turn
the transmitter off after 1 – 2 minutes etc.
WORD
DEFINITION
R
WARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.