VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

* AIS receiver is an option, depending on version.

Fixed Mount VHF and AIS Receiver C
with NMEA 2000 Connectivity
™

AIS
Integrated AIS Receiver* Active Noise Cancelling
INTEGRATED
With an integrated AIS receiver, the IC-M506 can show ACTIVE Using digital signal processing technology, the built-in
AIS RECEIVER NOISE CANCEL
real-time AIS vessel traffic information on the display. bidirectional active noise cancelling provides superb
The AIS target call function allows you to easily set up a performance. It reduces background noise to up to 90%
DSC individual call. The Plotter, Target list and Danger in the received signal and 30% fixed in the transmitting
list can be toggled on the display. signal. The function OFF setting is also possible.

Intuitive Menu-Driven User Interface

INTUITIVE
The intuitive software key functions provide easy and
USERINTERFACE
fast operation to control
the multiple functions of
the IC-M506. The bottom
line of the dot-matrix dis-
AIS plotter display Target list example
play shows the software
key functions which can
be toggled with the left
AIS PLUS

NMEA 2000™ Connectivity* and right buttons. Functions menu

NMEA 2000
With the plug-and-play functionality of NMEA 2000, the IC- 25W Two-Way Hailer
M506 can easily connect to a NMEA 2000 network. The IC-
25W TWO-WAY
When connected to an external hailer horn, you can talk
M506 can receive and transmit GPS (position, course (COG) HAILER
to people on the deck or shore from the radio’s micro-
and speed (SOG)), AIS report and DSC call information data
phone and can hear people’s reply via the hailer speaker.
and transmit radio frequency and PGN list data on the net-
The RX hailer function allows you to monitor the received
work. Using this function, the IC-M506 can convert NMEA
audio from the hailer horn. The built-in 25W amplifier in-
0183 GPS data to NMEA 2000 data for other equipment.
creases your talk power, making it loud and clear.
Last Call Voice Recording Built-in Horn (Automatic & Manual)
The last call voice recording function automatically saves Foghorn feature is built-in via the external Hailer horn.
VOICE RECORDING
the last two minutes of the last incoming call. You can re- HORN
Four horn patterns are selectable for the automatic
play the received call, and not miss any incoming call. horn function.

VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

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ITU Class D DSC (Meets ITU-R M493-13)

BUILT-IN
The built-in DSC watch function monitors Ch. 70 (DSC chan-
CLASS D DSC
nel) activity, even while you are receiving another channel.
DSC functions include: distress, individual, group, all ships, ur-
gency, safety, position request/report, polling request and DSC
test calls. Up to 100 DSC address IDs can be programmed.

Rear Microphone Version*

REAR MICROPHONE
With this version, the microphone connector is drawn from
VERSION
the rear panel and a 6.1m (20ft) microphone extension cable
is supplied to allow
you clean and neat
panel installation.
* Ask your dealer for de-
tails.

IPX8 Submersible Plus™

IPX8 The IC-M506 and supplied HM-205B/RB microphone can
SUBMERSIBLE PLUS
withstand 1m (3.2ft) depth of water for 60 minutes.

Other Features
• Auto and manual foghorn function
• Simple remote control speaker-microphone, HM-205B/RB
• 15W audio output power (with external speaker)
• Weather channels with alert function (USA version only)
• AquaQuake™ draining function
• Optional voice scrambler, UT-112 for private conversation
• MA-500TR AIS transponder and MarineCommander™ compatible

* AIS receiver and NMEA 2000 interface units are options, depend-
ing on version.

Optional COMMANDMIC™ for 2nd Station Capability

Full Control and Intercom Same Menu-Driven
The optional COMMANDMIC, HM-195B/ User Interface with IC-M506
FULL CONTROL SW provides 2nd station capability for NEW INTERFACE
The HM-195B/SW provides same user in-
using the IC-M506 from up to 18.3m (60ft)* “Distress” button on
terface with the IC-M506. The directional the back of the unit
away such as a separate cabin or tower. keypad and softkey buttons allow you to
Most functions including DSC and AIS perform various operations and settings.
functions can be controlled from the COM- The audio and backlight levels can be set
MANDMIC and can be used as an inter- independently from the IC-M506.
com with the IC-M506.
* Two optional OPC-1541 extension cables required. Other Features
• External speaker connection
IPX7 Submersible Construction • Black and super white color version
IPX7 The HM-195B/SW withstands submersion • Remote power ON/OFF function
SUBMERSIBLE
in up to 1m (3.2ft) depth of water for 30 • One COMMANDMIC can be used
minutes.
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SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONS Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

GENERAL COMMANDMIC™ Supplied accessories

Frequency range Tx 156.025–157.425MHz
Rx 156.050–163.275MHz
CH70 156.525MHz
AIS1, 2 161.975, 162.025MHz
Usable channels USA, CAN, INT, WX
channels
Type of emission 16K0G3E (FM),
16K0G2B (DSC)
HM-195B HM-195SW • 6.1m (20ft) of cable • Microphone hanger
Power supply requirement 13.8V DC (11.7–15.9V DC) (Black) (Super white) • Mounting base for connector
Current drain (at 13.8V DC)
Tx 25W output 5.5A
Rx AF Max External SP 5.0A (RX hailer ON) EXTENSION CABLE for SPEAKER-MICROPHONE FLUSH MOUNT KITS VOICE SCRAMBLER
COMMANDMIC, HM-195B/SW UNIT
Internal SP 1.5A
Operating temperature range –20°C to +60°C;
–4°F to +140°F
Antenna impedance 50Ω (SO-239)
Weight (approx.) 1400g; 3.09lb MB-132
TRANSMITTER
OPC-1541 HM-205B/RB UT-112
Output power (at 13.8V DC) 25W, 1W
6.1m (20ft) extension cable. HM-205RB is for rear Provides up to 32 codes
Max. frequency deviation ±5.0kHz MB-75
Up to two cables available. microphone version. for private conversation.
Frequency tolerance ±10ppm
Spurious emissions Less than –70dBc (at 25W)
AIS RECEIVER UNIT, NMEA 2000 CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER
Residual modulation More than 40dB
UX-231 INTERFACE
Adjacent channel power More than 70dB UNIT, UX-232
RECEIVER
Intermediate frequency 1st 30.15MHz, 2nd 450kHz
CH70 1st 21.7MHz, 2nd 450kHz
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) 0.22μV typical
UX-231 UX-232 MA-500TR
Adjacent channel More than 75dB Already installed, Already installed, For transmitting own vessel AIS
selectivity CH70 (1% BER) More than 73dBμ emf depending on version. depending on version. information.
Spurious response More than 75dB
CH70 (1% BER) More than 73dBμ emf DIMENSIONS REAR PANEL VIEW
Intermodulation More than 75dB
CH70 (1% BER) More than 68dBμ emf COMMANDMIC
157 (6.18)
Hum and noise More than 40dB
Audio output power More than 15W with a 4Ω
(at 10% distortion) RX speaker
113.8 (4.48)

NMEA 0183 DC power,

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA 603 and IEC IN/OUT AF OUT leads
62238. All stated specifications are subject to change without no-
tice or obligation.
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
The IC-M506 and HM-205B/RM have been tested to and passed the following Unit: mm (inch) NMEA 2000 Rear microphone
MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards. (* Depending on version) (* Depending on version)

Standard MIL 810 G Showing IC-M506 AIS rear microphone version.

Method Procedure
113.9 (4.48)

93.4 (3.68)

Low Pressure 500.5 I, II

High Temperature 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.5 I, II CONFIGURATION VARIATIONS
Temperature Shock 503.5 I–C
Solar Radiation 505.5 I
Rain 506.5 I
Microphone NMEA 2000 AIS Receiver
178.9 (7.04) 25(0.98) 104 (4.09)
Humidity 507.5 II
Salt Fog 509.5 – Front Mic NMEA 2000/ Integrated AIS
IC-M506 AIS
Dust Blowing 510.5 I Rear Mic NMEA 0183 Receiver
Immersion 512.5 I
Vibration 514.6 I Supplied accessories: Front Mic NMEA 2000/
Shock 516.6 I, IV • Hand hanger • DC power cable • Mounting bracket kit IC-M506 PLUS Not included*2
Rear Mic NMEA 0183
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -G.
IC-M506 Front Mic NMEA 0183*1 Not included*2
Applicable IP Rating
Ingress Protection Standard *1 Optional UX-232 is required for NMEA 2000.
Water IPX8 (1 m depth water for 60 minutes) *2 Optional UX-231 is required for AIS receiver.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. COMMANDMIC, AQUAQUAKE, MarineCommander
and SUBMERSIBLE PLUS are trademarks of Icom Inc. (Japan) in the United States. NMEA 2000 is a trademark of the National Maritime Electronics Association, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.

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