Thank you for purchasing the HM-162B/SW REMOTE-

CONTROL MICROPHONE. The COMMANDMIC III is a

TM

remote control microphone for use with the IC-M604

INSTRUCTIONS or else.
REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE Please read the connected transceiver’s instruction

HM-162B/SW manual carefully before installation and operation.

These instructions are just described the remote-
control operations only.

These instructions are described when the HM-162 is connected to the IC-M604. Some operations or indications may be dif-
ferent as these instructions depending on the connecting transceiver.

z HM-162B/SW supplied accessories

Accessories included with the HM-162B/SW: Qty. q w e
q Connection cable (OPC-1540*: 6 m; 20 ft) ....................... 1
w Mounting base .................................................................. 1
e Connector cap .................................................................. 1 Black
r Microphone hanger .......................................................... 1 Yellow
t Screws (M3 × 16; tapping) ............................................... 5 r
*: OPC 1540 has external speaker leads as illustrated at right.
(Yellow: Audio, Black: Speaker ground) t

x Function display
!7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 u TIME ZONE INDICATOR
➥ “L
Local” appears when the offset time data in the ‘Set
up’ menu is entered.
q BUSY 25W---
BUSY-25W---INT
INT---
---CALL
CALL ➥ “N
No Time” appears when no GPS receiver is connected
w LOC-RX
LOC -- DUP !1 and no time data is input manually.
e SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM TAG !0
r i CHANNEL COMMENT INDICATOR
NORMAL-SCAN
NORMAL SCAN Channel comment appears, if programmed.
t [VOL]
y -34
34°34.506N
34.506N o o CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
123°23.236W
123 23.236W Indicates the selected operating channel number.
u Local--
Local--1:10
1:10-- CALLING i !0 KEY LOCK INDICATOR
➥ Appears while the Key Lock function is in use.
q BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Blinks while the All Key Lock function is in use.
➥ “B
BUSY ” appears when receiving a signal or when the
!1 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
squelch opens.
“ ” blinks when the battery voltage drops to approx. 10 V
➥ “T
TX” appears while transmitting.
DC or below.
w RECEIVER ATTENUATOR INDICATOR
!2 CALL CHANNEL INDICATOR
LOC” appears when the Attenuator function is in use.
“L
➥ “C
CALL” appears when the call channel is selected.
e SCRAMBLER INDICATOR ➥ “A
ALERT” appears when the Weather Alert function is in
SCRAM” appears when an optional voice scrambler is acti-
“S use; blinks when an alert tone is received.
vated.
!3 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR
r SCAN INDICATOR INT ,” U.S.A. “U
Indicates whether an International “I USA ,”
➥ Either “N
NORMAL SCAN” or “P
PRI-SCAN 16” scan type CAN” or weather “W
Canadian “C WX” channel is selected.
appears while scanning.
!4 DUPLEX INDICATOR
➥ “D
DUAL 16” appears during dualwatch; “T
TRI 16” ap-
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
pears during tri-watch.
• Duplex channel has a different TX and RX frequency.
t SELECTOR STATUS INDICATOR
!5 TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR
Indicates the [SELECTOR] active status;
Appears when a tag channel is selected.
[VOL]” appears when [SELECTOR] as the audio volume.
“[
[SQL]” appears when [SELECTOR] as the noise squelch
“[ !6 POWER INDICATOR
controller. ➥ “2
25W” appears when high power is selected.
[CH ]” appears when [SELECTOR] as the channel selector.
“[ ➥ “1
1W” appears when low power is selected.
y POSITION INDICATOR !7 RX SPEAKER INDICATOR
➥ Shows the GPS position data. Appears when an RX speaker function is activated.
??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data when
• “?
the GPS position data is invalid. In this case, the last position
data is held for up to 23.5 hours.
??” may blink every 2 sec. instead of position data 4 hours
• “?
after the position data is input manually, up until 23.5 hours
have past.
➥ “N
No Position” appears when no GPS receiver is con-
nected and no position data is input manually.

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Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Rus-
sia and/or other countries. COMMANDMIC III is a trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states.

c Panel description
The optional HM-162 remotely controls the transceiver and pro- u DSC MENU KEY [MENU]
vides an optional Intercom function. ➥ Toggles the DSC menu ON or OFF when pushed.
➥ While pushing [CLR], push this key to turn the HM-162
Top keys power ON and OFF.
Back side
i SCAN KEY [SCAN•TAG]
q L

➥ Push to start and stop Normal or Priority scan when TAG

channels are programmed.
➥ Push for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a TAG
w !1 !2 !3 (scanned) channel.
➥ While pushing [H/L], push for 3 sec. to clear or set all TAG
e !0
channels.

o o CHANNEL/DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH KEY
r [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ]
i
➥ Push to select and toggle the regular channels and
t u weather channels.
y ➥ While pushing [H/L], push to select one of three channel
groups in sequence.
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels are available.
➥ Push for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
➥ Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is acti-
vated.
q DISTRESS KEY [DISTRESS]
➥ Move the cursor backward while in the channel comment
Push for 5 sec. transmit a Distress call.
programming condition.
w TRANSMIT POWER KEY [H/L]
!0 CHANNEL 16/CALL CHANNEL KEY [16•9]
➥ Push to toggle high or low power.
• Some Channels are set to low power only.
➥ Push to select Channel 16.
➥ While pushing this key, other keys perform secondary ➥ Push for 1 sec. to select call channel.
• “CALL” appears when call channel is selected.
functions.
➥ Push for 3 sec. to enter call channel programming condi-
➥ While pushing this key, turn power ON to toggle the All key
tion when call channel is selected.
Lock function ON or OFF.
➥ While pushing [H/L], push to enter the channel comment
é

•“ ” blinks while the All key Lock function is in use.

• Only [PWR] ([CLR]/[MENU]), [DISTRESS] and [PTT] are programming condition.
functional when the All key Lock function is in use. ➥ While turning power ON, push to enter Set mode.
➥ Advance the cursor while in channel comment program-
e PTT SWITCH [PTT]
ming condition.
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
!1 VOLUME/SQUELCH•MONITOR/LOCK KEY
r SELECTOR DIAL [SELECTOR]
[VOL/SQL• MONI L ]
➥ Rotate to adjust the audio level, or select the items in DSC
➥ Push to select the volume, channel or squelch setting con-
menu, Set mode settings in set mode, etc.
dition.
➥ Rotate to select the noise squelch level or operating chan-
➥ After pushing this key, rotate [SELECTOR] to set the
nel after pushing [VOL/SQL•MONI L ].
audio level, channel selection or squelch level.
➥ Rotate to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key back-
➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the monitor function ON.
light while pushing [H/L].
➥ While pushing [H/L], push this to toggle the (microphone)
➥ Checks TAG channels or changes scanning direction dur-
Key Lock function ON or OFF.
ing scan.
é

• “ ” appears while (microphone) Key Lock function is in use.

➥ Rotate to adjust the audio level during in hailer mode. • [PWR] ([CLR]/[MENU]), [PTT], [VOL/SQL], [H/L] and [DIS-
➥ Rotate [SELECTOR] then push [ENT] to adjust the audio TRESS] still function when the (microphone) Key Lock func-
level during in RX Speaker mode. tion is turned ON.
t ENTER KEY [ENT] !2 ATTENUATOR/INTERCOM/SCRAMBLER KEY
➥ Push to fix the selected contents, or select Set mode set- [LO/DX•IC SCR ]
tings, etc. ➥ Push to toggle the Attenuator function ON or OFF.
➥ Push for 1 sec. to indicate the GPS information of the con- LOC” appears when the Attenuator function is turned ON.
• “L
nected transceiver. ➥ Push for 1 sec. to activate the Intercom function.
• No information appears when GPS receiver is not con- ➥ Calls the transceiver when pushed and held while in In-
nected to the transceiver. tercom mode.
y CLEAR•POWER KEY [CLR•PWR] ➥ While pushing [H/L], activates an optional Voice scram-
➥ While HM-162’s power is OFF, push this key and [MENU] bler function when it’s installed into the transceiver.
for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. SCRAM ” appears when the Voice scrambler function is
• “S
• The connected transceiver power is also turned ON, if it’s turned ON.
OFF. • Voice scrambler function is available depending on the
➥ While HM-162’s power is ON; transceiver or transceiver’s version.
● While pushing this key, push [MENU] to turn the HM- • The optional Voice scrambler function cannot be used on
162 power OFF. Channel 16 and 70.
• The connected transceiver power is also turned OFF de- !3 HAILER/RX SPEAKER KEY [HAIL•RX ]
pending on the transceiver’s Set mode setting. ➥ Push to turn the hailer mode ON or OFF.
● Push to clear the selected contents, or select Set mode ➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the RX Speaker mode ON or OFF.
settings, etc. ➥ While pushing [H/L], push to turn the automatic foghorn
function ON or OFF.
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v Selector’s action
The HM-162 has a selector dial, which works various functions. • Even If [ENT] or [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, [SELECTOR]’s
➥ Each pushing [VOL/SQL] changes [SELECTOR]’s action. action returns to the audio volume automatically after 5 sec. of
[VOL] ,” “[
• Selector status indicator shows “[ [SQL] ” or inactivity.
[CH ]” when [SELECTOR] functions as an audio volume,
“[ After these instructions describe [SELECTOR] as follow:
squelch controller or channel selector, respectively. [SELECTOR VOL] : Functions as the audio volume.
➥ Pushing [CH/WX] changes [SELECTOR]’s action to channel [SELECTOR SQL] : Functions as the squelch controller.
selector. [SELECTOR CH] : Functions as the channel selector.
[CH ]” appears.
• “[
[SELECTOR] : Functions as the any other selector or
➥ Pushing [ENT] or [CLR] returns [SELECTOR]’s action to the controller.
audio volume when “[ [SQL]” or “[[CH ]” is indicated on the
display.

b Channel selection n Receiving and transmitting

D Channel 16 BUSY-25W
25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL q Push [PWR] to turn power ON.
q Push [16•9] to select Channel 16. LOCAL--DUP w Set the audio and squelch levels.
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
w Push [CH/WX] to return to the NORMAL-SCAN ➥ Push [VOL/SQL•MONI L ] for 1 sec. to activate the moni-
[CH-]
[CH
condition before selecting Chan- -34"34.206N
34"34.206N tor function.
nel 16, (or rotate [SELECTOR 123"23.236W
--UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10-- CALLING
➥ Rotate [SELECTOR VOL] to adjust the audio output level.
CH] to select an other channel. ➥ Push [VOL/SQL•MONI L ] to cancel the monitor function.
Push 16 9 ➥ Push [VOL/SQL•MONI L ] several times, then rotate [SE-
LECTOR SQL] to adjust the squelch level.
D Call channel BUSY-25W
25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL e While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] to change the
q Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select LOCAL--DUP
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
channel group, if desired.
call channel. NORMAL-SCAN r Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] once, then rotate [SELECTOR CH]
[CH-]
[CH
w Push [CH/WX] to return to the -34"34.206N
34"34.206N to select the desired channel.
condition before selecting call 123"23.236W
--UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10-CALLING
CALLING BUSY” appears and audio is emit-
• When receiving a signal, “B
channel, (or rotate [SELECTOR ted from the speaker.
CH] to select an other channel. Push 16 9 for 1 sec. • Further adjustment of the audio level may be necessary.
t Push [LO/DX•IC SCR ] to turn the Attenuator function ON or
D Weather channels BUSY-25W---
-25W---WX
WX---CALL
---CALL OFF, if necessary.
q Push [CH/WX] once or twice to LOCAL--DUP LOC” appears when the Attenuator function is in use.
• “L
SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG
select the weather channel group. NORMAL-SCAN y Push [H/L] to select the output power, if necessary.
[CH-]
[CH
w Rotate [SELECTOR CH] to select -34"34.206N
34"34.206N 1W” appears when low power is selected.
• “1
a weather channel. 123"23.236W • Choose low power for short range communications, choose
--UTC
-- UTC-10:10162.550MHz
10:10162.550MHz
e Push [CH/WX] once or twice to high power for longer distance communications.
return to the condition before se- Push CH/WX • Some channels are for low power only.
lecting the weather channel u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the micro-
group. phone.
TX” appears.
• “T
D U.S.A., International and Canadian channels • Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
q Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] to select a regular channel. Simplex channels, 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 CAN-
• Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] again, if a weather channel appears. NOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. wa-
w While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] to select a ters.
channel group. i Release [PTT] to receive.
• U.S.A., International and Canadian channels can be selected
in sequence. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmit-
e Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] then rotate [SELECTOR CH] to se- ted signal (voice), pause a few sec. after pushing [PTT],
lect a channel. hold the microphone 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) from your
DUP” appears for duplex channels.
• “D mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
• “ ” appears when a simplex channel is selected.
BUSY-25W
25W---
---USA
USA---CALL
---CALL
LOCAL--DUP
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
NORMAL-SCAN m Monitor function
[VOL]
-34"34.206N
34"34.206N
123"23.236W The monitor function releases the noise squelch mute of the
--UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10---
--- CCG microphone only. (An independent noise squelch system is
U.S.A. channels employed.)
Blinks
BUSY-25W
25W---
---CAN
CAN---CALL
---CALL 25W---
BUSY-25W ---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL ➥ Push [VOL/SQL•MONI L ] for
LOCAL--DUP LOCAL--DUP
LOCAL--DUP 1 sec. to activate the Monitor BUSY 25W---
BUSY-25W ---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG LOCAL--DUP
NORMAL-SCAN NORMAL-SCAN function. SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG
[VOL] [VOL] NORMAL-SCAN
-34"34.206N
34"34.206N -34"34.206N
34"34.206N BUSY” blinks and audio is emit-
• “B [VOL]
123"23.236W 123"23.236W ted. -34"34.206N
34"34.206N
--UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10---
--- CCG --UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10-TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE 123"23.236W
• [VOL/SQL•MONI L ] (or [ENT], --UTC
-- UTC-10:10COMMERCIAL
10:10COMMERCIAL
Canadian channels International channels [CLR]) cancels the Monitor func-
tion.

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, Call channel programming ⁄0 Dualwatch/Tri-watch operation
q While pushing [H/L], push BUSY-25W---INT---CALL q Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in Appears
[CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] several times LOCAL--DUP Set mode.
SCRAM--TAG BUSY 25W---
BUSY-25W ---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
to select the desired channel NORMAL-SCAN w Rotate [SELECTOR CH] after LOCAL--DUP
[VOL] SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG
group (USA, INT, CAN) to be pro- -34"34.206N pushing [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] to
123"23.236W ----DUAL
---- DUAL-16
16
grammed. --UTC-10:10- VTS select the desired channel. [VOL]
-34"34.206N
34"34.206N
• While pushing [H/L], push 123"23.236W
--UTC
-- UTC-10:10COMMERCIAL
10:10COMMERCIAL
w Push [16•9] for 1 sec. to select call BUSY-25W---INT---CALL [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] several times
LOCAL--DUP
channel of the selected channel SCRAM--TAG to select the channel group
NORMAL-SCAN (USA, INT, CAN), if desired.
group. [CH-]
CALL ” and call channel number
• “C -34"34.206N
123"23.236W
e Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-
appear. --UTC-10:10-CALLING watch.
DUAL 16” appears during Dualwatch; “T
• “D TRI 16” appears
e Push [16•9] again for 3 sec. (until BUSY-25W---INT---CALL during Tri-watch.
LOCAL--DUP
a long beep changes to 2 short SCRAM--TAG • A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
NORMAL-SCAN • Tri-watch becomes Dualwatch when receiving a signal on the
beeps) to enter the call channel [CH-]
programming condition. -34"34.206N call channel.
123"23.236W
• The channel number to be pro- --UTC-10:10-CALLING r To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ]

grammed blinks. again.

r Rotate [SELECTOR CH] to select BUSY-25W---INT---CALL
LOCAL--DUP
the desired channel. SCRAM--TAG
NORMAL-SCAN
[CH-] ⁄1 Setting TAG channels
-34"34.206N
123"23.236W
--UTC-10:10- INTL q While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] several times
to select the desired channel group (USA, INT or CAN).
t Push [16•9] to program the dis- BUSY-25W---INT---CALL w Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] then rotate [SELECTOR CH] to se-
LOCAL--DUP
played channel as the call channel. SCRAM--TAG lect the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel.
NORMAL-SCAN e Push [SCAN•TAG] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel
• The channel number stops blinking. [CH-]
• Push [CH/WX] to cancel. -34"34.206N as a TAG channel.
123"23.236W
--UTC-10:10- INTL TAG” appears in the display.
• “T
r To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step e.
TAG” disappears.
• “T

✔ Clearing (or setting) all tagged channels

. Lock functions While pushing [H/L], push [SCAN•TAG] for 3 sec. (until a long
The Lock function electronically locks keys and switches to beep changes to 2 short beeps) to clear all TAG channels in
prevent accidental changes and function access from the mi- the channel group.
crophone. • Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.
All keys, switches and controllers on the transceiver are
functional.
⁄2 Starting a scan
D Activating the Lock function
➥ While pushing [H/L], push BUSY-25W
25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL Set scan type (Priority or Normal scan) and scan resume timer
[VOL/SQL•MONI L ] to turn the LOCAL--DUP
LOCAL-- DUP in advance, using Set mode.
SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG
Lock function ON or OFF. NORMAL-SCAN q While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] several times
[CH-]
é

•“ ” appears. -34"34.206N
34"34.206N to select the desired channel group (USA, INT or CAN).
123"23.236W
• Only [PWR] ([CLR]/[MENU]), --UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10-- INTL w Set TAG channels as described at previous item.
[DISTRESS], [PTT], [H/L], e Make sure the squelch is closed to start a scan.
Appears
[VOL/SQL•MONI L ] and [SE-
r Push [SCAN•TAG] to start Pri-
LECTOR] are functional. Appears
ority or Normal scan.
D Activating the All Key Lock function PRI-SCAN 16”or “N
• “P NORMAL BUSY-25W
BUSY 25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
LOCAL--DUP
SCAN” appears during Priority SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
➥ While pushing [H/L], turn the BUSY-25W
25W---
---INT
INT---
---CALL
CALL or Normal scan, respectively. NORMAL-SCAN
NORMAL SCAN
power ON by pushing [PWR] to LOCAL--DUP
LOCAL-- DUP [CH-]
[CH
SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG • When a signal is detected, scan -34"34.206N
34"34.206N
turn the All Key Lock function ON NORMAL-SCAN 123"23.236W
[CH-] pauses until the signal disap- --UTC
-- UTC-10:10COMMERCIAL
10:10COMMERCIAL
or OFF. -34"34.206N
34"34.206N pears or resumes after pausing
123"23.236W During normal scan
é

•“ ” blinks. --UTC
-- UTC-10:10
10:10-- INTL 5 sec. according to the Set mode
• Only [PWR] ([CLR]/[MENU]), setting (Channel 16 is still moni-
[DISTRESS] and [PTT] are func- Blinks
tored during Priority scan).
tional. • Rotate [SELECTOR CH] to check the scanning TAG channels,
to change the scanning direction or resume the scan manu-
ally.
16” blinks at the channel comment indicator and a beep tone
• “1
sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16 during Prior-
ity scan.
t To stop the scan, repeat step r.

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⁄3 Display backlight ⁄6 Hailer function
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility
q Push [HAIL• RX ] to enter BUSY-25W---INT---CALL
under low light conditions. The backlighting condition can also LOCAL--DUP
the hailer mode.
be adjusted independently from the transceiver. SCRAM--TAG
w Push and hold [PTT] and speak NORMAL-SCAN
HAILER
➥ While pushing [H/L], rotate [SE- BUSY-25W
25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL at a normal voice level. LISTEN
LECTOR] to adjust the backlight LOCAL--DUP TALK” appears.
• “T 15.236W
15 .236W
SCRAM--TAG
SCRAM --TAG ____al--1:10--CALLING
___ l--1:10--CALLING
level. NORMAL-SCAN WAIT” appears while the trans-
• “W
BACKLIGHT
• “BBACKLIGHT ” with the back- -7 ceiver side is in use.
light level appears. • To adjust the hailer level, rotate [SELECTOR].
-<ENT
<ENT˘OK>
OK> COMMERCIAL
• The backlight is adjustable in 7 e After speaking, release [PTT].
levels and OFF. Appears r To cancel the hailer mode, repeat step q.
• Pushing [16•9] also cancels the hailer function.

While in the hailer mode, the transceiver functions (transmit

⁄4 RX Speaker function and receive) are interrupted. If the transceiver is in transmit
condition, the hailer function is not available.
q Push [HAIL• RX ] for 1 sec. to BUSY 25W---
BUSY-25W ---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
enter the RX Speaker mode. LOCARX
LOCA RX--UP
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
• “ RX ” indicator appears. NORMAL-SCAN
RX-
RX [CH-]
[CH
⁄7 Automatic foghorn
• The audio output level for the RX 154"34.206N
15 4"34.206N
123"23.236W The automatic foghorn function sounds a horn repeatedly until
speaker can be adjusted when -<ENT
<ENT˘OK>
OK>--
-- CALLING
entering this mode. Rotate [SE- the function is turned OFF. Four patterns are available for vary-
LECTOR] then push [ENT]. ing conditions.
Or while pushing [HAIL• RX ], rotate [SELECTOR] before The foghorn outputs from the hailer speaker. To use this func-
tuning OFF this function (within for 1 sec.). tion, the hailer speaker must be connected to the transceiver.
w To cancel the RX Speaker mode, repeat step q. See the transceiver’s instruction manual for connection details.
• “ RX ” indicator disappears.
The audio frequency of the foghorn is selectable in Set
mode.
⁄5 Intercom operation q While pushing and holding [H/L], BUSY-25W
BUSY- 25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
LOCARX--UP
LOCARX
push [HAIL• RX ] to enter auto SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
q Push [LO/DX•IC SCR ] for 1 sec. BUSY-25W---INT---CALL
BUSY-25W---INT- --CALL foghorn mode. NORMAL-SCAN
to activate the Intercom func- LOCAL--DUP ˘UNDERWAY
UNDERWAY
[VOL]
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select -STOP
STOP4"34.206N
4"34.206N
tion. NORMAL-SCAN 123"23.236W
INTERCOM the desired foghorn pattern, -<ENT
<ENT˘OK>
OK>--
-- CALLING
w Push and hold [PTT] to talk. TALK push [ENT].
INTERCOM TALK” appears.
• “I 123"23.236W
--UTC-10:10COMMERCIAL
--UTC-10:10 COMMERCIAL UNDERWAY,’ ‘S
• ‘U STOP,’ ‘SSAIL,’ ‘T TOW’ are available.
e Release [PTT] to listen. • Even if [ENT] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically
INTERCOM LISTEN ” ap-
• “I BUSY-25W---INT---CALL
BUSY-25W---INT- --CALL changes to the next step after 5 sec. of inactivity.
pears when the transceiver is in LOCAL--DUP
talking mode.
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG e Rotate [SELECTOR] to adjust BUSY-25W
BUSY- 25W---
---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
NORMAL-SCAN
INTERCOM the foghorn level, push [ENT]. LOCARX--UP
• To adjust the audio outoput level, LISTEN SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
push [VOL/SQL] then rotate 123"23.236W • The foghorn level is adjustable in NORMAL-SCAN
--UTC-10:10COMMERCIAL
--UTC-10:10 COMMERCIAL FOGHORN[VOL]
[SELECTOR VOL]. 30 steps. 154"34.206N
15 4"34.206N
• Even if [ENT] hasn’t been 123"23.236W
r Push [LO/DX•IC SCR ] to cancel -<ENT
<ENT˘OK>
OK>--
-- CALLING
pushed, the display automati-
the Intercom function.
cally changes to the next step
• Pushing [16•9] also cancels the
after 5 sec. of inactivity. BUSY-25W---
BUSY-25W ---INT
INT---CALL
---CALL
Intercom function. LOCARX--UP
SCRAM--
SCRAM --TAG
TAG
For your reference: NORMAL-SCAN
FOG [VOL]
In case the Intercom mode is selected with the transceiver while 154"34.206N
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123"23.236W
the microphone power is OFF, the microphone power is auto- -UNDERWAY
UNDERWAY--
-- CALLING
matically turned ON and the Intercom mode is selected.
The selected foghorn
pattern is displayed.
D Intercom beep function
➥ Push and hold [LO/DX•IC SCR ] for more than 1 sec.
• Emits the Intercom beep while holding. ⁄8 AquaQuake water draining function
(Available depending on the transceiver)
AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker housing
(water that might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the
speaker). The HM-162 emits a vibrating noise when this func-
tion is being used. This function is availabe depending on the
connected transceiver.
➥ While pushing and holding [PTT], turn power ON to clear
water away from the HM-162.
• A low beep tone sounds while [PTT] is pushed and held to
drain water, regardless of volume setting.
• The HM-162 never accepts a key operation while the
AquaQuake function is activated.

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⁄9 Set mode programming ¤1 DSC operation
Set mode is used to change the condition of the transceiver’s q Push [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
functions and the microphone’s own functions: w Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired item, then push
[ENT].
Transceiver’s functions—
--DSC Menu--
Scan type, Scan resume timer, Weather alert, Dual/Tri-watch, Select Item
Beep tone*1, LCD contrast*1,Foghorn frequency, Radio Power, ˘Position Input
Scrambler Type*2 and Scrambler code*2. Individual Call
Microphone’s own functions— Individual ACK
Group Call
Beep tone*2, External speaker*2 and LCD contrast*2 All Ships Call
*1 For transceiver setting, *2 For microphone setting, ˘Position-Request-----
*3 Appears only when the optional scramber unit is installed. ˘Position-Reply---
˘Position-Report---
˘POS-Report-Reply---
In this instructions are for the microphone’s own functions only. ˘Polling-Request--
Refer to the transceiver’s instruction for the setting of the other ˘Polling-Reply---
˘Received-Calls
functions. (Some functions cannot be selected from the HM- ˘Distress-Setting
162.) ˘Set-up
˘Exit
D Entering Set mode
q Turn power OFF. e Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the setting or condition, then
w While pushing [16•9], turn power ON. push [ENT].
• After a beep emission, a Set mode menu appears. • Push [CLR] to cancel.
e After the display appears, release [16•9]. r Push [CLR], or select “E
Exit” in the DSC menu then push
r Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired item, then push [ENT].
[ENT]. Position Input” item appears when the suitable GPS
• “P
t Rotate [SELECTOR] to select the desired condition of the receiver is not connected.
item, then push [ENT]. Individual ACK” item appears after an individual call
• “I
y Push [CLR] to exit Set mode. is received.
Position Reply” item appears after a position request
• “P
• Beep tone call is received.
You can select the silent operation by turning beep tones OFF POS Report Reply” item appears after a position report
• “P
or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key call is received.
by turning beep tones ON. Polling Reply” item appears after a polling request call
• “P
is received.
• LCD contrast
The LCD contrast can be adjustable in 8 levels. 1 is the lowest
contrast, and 8 is the highest contrast. ¤2 Position and time programming
• External speaker Position Input” item in the DSC menu appears when a
“P
You can select the external speaker ON or OFF. When this set- suitable GPS receiver is not connected. Manually programmed
ting is set ON, HM-162’ external speaker can be used instead position data will be held for 23.5 hours only.
of internal speaker. q Select and enter “P
Position Input” in the DSC menu.
w The position information appears. Rotate [SELECTOR] to
set your position (latitude and longitude) data, then push
¤0 Channel comments [ENT].
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or back-
Memory channels can be labelled with a unique alphanumeric ward, respectively.
ID of up to 10 characters. • Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the latitude/longitude data.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu.
Capital letters, small letters, 0 to 9, some symbols (– . /) and
e The time information appears. Rotate [SELECTOR] to set
space can be used.
the current UTC time, then push [ENT].
q Rotate [SELECTOR] after pushing [VOL/SQL] to select a • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or back-
channel to edit the channel comment. ward, respectively.
• While pushing [H/L], push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] several times • Push [CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the UTC time data.
to select the channel group (USA, INT, CAN), if desired. • Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the DSC menu.
w While pushing [H/L], push [16•9]. r Push [CLR] or select “E
Exit” in the DSC menu then push
• A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately. [ENT].
e Select the desired character by rotating [SELECTOR]. • Returns to the normal operation mode.
• Push [CH/WX•DW U/I/C ] or [16•9] to move the cursor forward
or backward, respectively.
r Repeat step e to input all characters.
t Push [ENT] to input and set the comment.
• Push [CLR] to cancel.
• The cursor and the character stop blinking.
y Repeat steps q to t to program other channel comments,
if desired.

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¤3 Distress call
• The distress call is repeated every 3.5–4.5 min., until re-
ceiving an ‘acknowledgement.’
• Push [CLR] to cancel the ‘Call repeat’ mode.
?? ” may blink instead of position and time indications
• “?
when the GPS data is invalid, or has not been manually
updated after 4 hours.
D Simple call
q Confirm no distress call is being received.
w While pulling down the distress key cover on the back
side, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the distress
call.
• When no GPS is connected, input your position and UTC
time, if possible.
• While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks.
e After transmitting the distress call, the transceiver waits for
an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
• Transmitting after 2 sec., the display changes to Channel 16
automatically.
• After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the micro-
phone.
D Regular call
The nature of the distress call should be included in the dis-
tress call.
q Select and enter “DDistress Setting ” in the DSC
menu.
w Select and enter the nature of the distress.
• ‘Undesignated,’ ‘Explosion,’ ‘Flooding,’ ‘Collision,’
‘Grounding,’ ‘Capsizing,’ ‘Sinking,’ ‘Adrift (Disable adrift),’
‘Abandoning (Abandoning ship),’ ‘Piracy (Piracy attack)’ and
‘MOB (Man overboard)’ are available.
• The selected nature of the distress is stored for 10 minutes.
e Set your position data and current UTC time. (See ‘¤2 Po-
sition and time programming’ for details.)
• When a suitable GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver,
this step is skipped.
r Push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the distress call.
• While pushing [DISTRESS], the key backlighting blinks.
t After transmitting the distress call, the transceiver waits for
an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
• Transmitting after 2 sec., the display changes to Channel 16
automatically.
• After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the micro-
phone.
¤4 Transmitting DSC calls
To ensure correct operation of the DSC function, please
make sure you set the squelch correctly.
D Transmitting an individual call
q Select and enter “I Individual Call ” in the DSC
menu.
w Select and enter the desired individual address.
e Select and enter a desired intership channel.
r Push [ENT] to transmit the individual call.
t Standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is re-
ceived.
y When the acknowledgement is received, and if it is ‘Able to
comply,’ the display changes to the specified channel (in
step e) is selected with beeps automatically.
• Or it is ‘Unable to comply,’ the display returns to the operated
channel (before enter the DSC menu) with beeps.
u Push [CLR] to stop the beep, then push and hold [PTT] to
communicate your message to the responding ship.
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Transmitting DSC calls (continued)
D Transmitting an individual acknowledgement
Individual ACK” item appears after an individual call is
“I
received.
q Select and enter “I
Individual ACK” in the DSC menu.
w Select and enter the desired individual address or ID code.
e Select and enter an acknowledgement “A Able to Com -
ply” or “U
Unable to Comply.”
r Push [ENT] to transmit the acknowledgement call.
D Transmitting a group call
q Group Call” in the DSC menu.
Select and enter “G
w Select and enter the desired group address.
e Select and enter a desired intership channel.
r Push [ENT] to transmit the group call.
t Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects the intership
channel specified in step e automatically.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver selects the
specified intership channel in step e automatically after 2 sec.
of inactivity.
D Transmitting an all ships call
q Select and enter “A
All Ships Call” in the DSC menu.
w Select and enter the desired category.
• The selectable category may differ according to the connected
transceiver setting.
e Push [ENT] to transmit the all ships call.
r Push [CLR] to exit and the transceiver selects Channel 16
automatically.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the transceiver automati-
cally selects Channel 16 after 2 sec. of inactivity.
D Transmitting a position request call
q Select and enter “PPosition Request ” in the DSC
menu.
w Select and enter the desired individual address.
e Push [ENT] to transmit the position request call.
r Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
tering the DSC menu.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically
returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
D Transmitting a position request reply call
Position Reply” item appears after a position request
“P
call is received.
q Select and enter “P
Position Reply” in the DSC menu.
w Select and enter the desired individual address.
e Set your position data and current UTC time. (See ‘¤2 Po-
sition and time programming’ for details.)
• When a suitable GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver,
this step is skipped.
r Push [ENT] to transmit the position request reply call.
• Your position data is transmitted.
D Transmitting a position report call
q Select and enter “P Position Report ” in the DSC
menu.
w Select and enter the desired individual address.
e Set your position data and current UTC time. (See ‘¤2 Po-
sition and time programming’ for details.)
• When a suitable GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver,
this step is skipped.
r Push [ENT] to transmit the position report call.
t Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en-
tering the DSC menu.
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically
returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity.
Transmitting DSC calls (continued) DSC Set mode (continued)
D Transmitting a position report reply call • After entering an 8-digit ID code, push [ENT] or [16•9] to enter
POS Report Reply” item appears after a position report
“P the ID name.
call is received. • 1st digit ‘0’ is fixed for a group ID.
e After inputting, push [ENT] to program.
q Select and enter “PPOS Report Reply ” in the DSC
r Push [CLR] or select “Exit” in the set up menu then push
menu.
[ENT].
w Select and enter the desired individual address. • Returns to the DSC menu.
e Push [ENT] to transmit the position report reply call. • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
D Transmitting a polling request call D Deleting Individual ID/Group ID
q Select and enter “P Polling Request ” in the DSC q Select and enter “D
DEL:INDV ID” or “D DEL:Group ID”
menu. in the set up menu.
w Select and enter the desired individual address. w Select the desired ID name for deleting.
e Push [ENT] to transmit the polling request call. e Push [ENT] to delete the address ID and return to the set
r Push [CLR] to return to the previous indication before en- up menu.
tering the DSC menu. r Push [CLR], or select “E
Exit” in the set up menu then push
• Even if [CLR] hasn’t been pushed, the display automatically [ENT].
returns to the previous indication after 2 sec. of inactivity. • Returns to the DSC menu.
• Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
D Transmitting a polling request reply call
Polling Reply” item appears after a polling request call
“P D Offset time
is received. q Select and enter “O
Offset Time” in the set up menu.
q Select and enter “P
Polling Reply” in the DSC menu. w Rotate [SELECTOR] to set the offset time from the UTC
w Select and enter the desired individual address. (Universal Time Coordinated) time.
e Push [ENT] to transmit the polling request call. • Push [16•9] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or
backward, respectively.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
¤5 Received messages e Push [ENT] to program and return to the set up menu.
The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress mes- D MMSI code check
sages and 20 other messages. The messages can be used as The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked.
an assistance to the logbook.
q Select and enter “M
MMSI Check” in the set up menu.
q Select and enter “R
Received Calls” in the DSC menu. w Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
w Select and enter “D
Distress” or “O Other.” e Push [CLR], or select “E
Exit” in the set up menu then push
e Select and enter the desired message. [ENT].
• Messages which are blinking have not been read. • Returns to the DSC menu.
r Rotate [SELECTOR] to scroll in the message. • Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition.
t Push [CLR] to exit or push [CLR] for 1 sec. to delete the
displayed message and return to the DSC menu. D Automatic acknowledgement
q Select and enter “A
Auto ACK” in the set up menu.
w Turn the automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF.
¤6 DSC Set mode e Push [ENT] to set the condition.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
q Select and enter “SSet up” in the DSC menu.
w Select and enter the desired item. D NMEA Output
e Select and enter the desired setting or condition. When receiving position acknowledgment, the transceiver out-
• Push [CLR] to cancel before pushing [ENT]. puts it to the external equipment via the NMEA connector.
r Push [CLR], or select “E
Exit” in the set up menu then push
q Select and enter “N
NMEA Output” in the set up menu.
[ENT].
w Select the NMEA Output function.
• Returns to the DSC menu.
• Repeat again to return to the normal operation condition. • List Station: Outputs the position data from the specified
vessels listed on the DSC individual ID screen.
D Programming Individual ID/Group ID • All Station : Outputs the position data from all vessels.
q Select and enter “A
Add:INDV ID” or “A Add:Group ID” • OFF : Does not output any position data to external
in the set up menu. equipment.
w Rotate [SELECTOR] to set the individual ID and ID name
e Push [ENT] to set the condition.
(or group ID and ID name).
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
• Push [16•9] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or back-
ward, respectively.
• Push [CLR] to cancel and return to the set up menu.
Full ID” appears when all of the DSC address IDs are al-
• “F
ready set.
[For individual ID]
• After inputting the 9-digit MMSI number, push [ENT] or [16•9]
to enter the ID name.
• 1st digit must not be ‘0’ for a individual ID. CLEAN THE HM-162B/SW THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
[For Group ID] WATER after exposure to water including salt water, oth-
• The group ID is a unique number that you create for your erwise, the keys and switch may become inoperable due to
group. The ID name is an associated text name for that group. salt crystallization.

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