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Eagle Electronics
P.O. Box 669
Catoosa, OK USA 74015
Printed in China.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read carefully before installation and use.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Section 1 - General Information ..........................................................................................13
1-1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................13
1-2 Customizing Your Eagle VHF Radio .......................................................................................................14
1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus...................................................................................................14
1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ..........................................................................................................14
1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ....................................................................................................................14
1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions ......................................................................................................16
Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) .....................................................................................19
2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) ...................................................................................................................19
2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) .............................................................................................20
2-2-1 Add an Entry ...............................................................................................................................................20
2-2-2 Edit an Entry ................................................................................................................................................20
2-2-3 Delete an Entry ..........................................................................................................................................21
2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) ......................................................................................21
2-3-1 Set Distance Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................21
2-3-2 Set Local Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................21
2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) ..............................................................21
2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level ..................................................................................................................22
2-4-2 Set the Contrast Level ...........................................................................................................................22
2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)...............................................................................................................22
2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) .............................................................22
2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) ..................................................................................................................23
2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) ........................................................................................23
2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) ........................................................................................24
2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) ...........................................................................................24
2-5-6 Course and Speed Display Options (COG/SOG) ...................................................................24
Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) .............................................................................. 29
4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options ........................................................................................................................29
4-2 Enter Your User MMSI (USER MMSID) ...................................................................................................29
4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) ...............................................................................................30
4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ......................................................................................................30
4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details ....................................................................................................................30
4-3-3 Delete a Group ..........................................................................................................................................31
4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ......................................................................................31
4-6 Response Type to LL POLLING Calls (LL REPLY ) .............................................................................32
Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................................33
5-1 WHAT IS DSC? ......................................................................................................................................................33
5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIvidual) ....................................................................................................34
5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call .........................................................................................................................34
5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ..........................................34
5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST) ........................................................................35
5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) ............................................................................................................................35
5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) .....................................................................................................................35
5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG .................................................................................................36
5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DIST LOG) ........................................................................................36
5-2-9 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ..............................................................37
6-1 Sending a Distress Call .................................................................................................................................40
6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!).....................................................................................................41
6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (distress ack) or Relay ...................................................................41
Appendix A - Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 42
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 44
Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts ............................................................................. 45
C-1 international Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................45
C-2 USA Channel Chart .........................................................................................................................................47
How to Obtain Service ........................................................................................................56
Installation
This Eagle radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and
rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic
range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The
geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.
Installation Options
There are two ways to install the radio. You can choose:
• a deck or overhead mounted gimbal installation. The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to
to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it. The radio can be removed for storage and
the viewing angle can be adjusted.
• a recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio
fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted.
Location Requirements
Please check these BEFORE doing any cutting or drilling.
Whichever installation method you choose, ensure that the chosen location:
• is at least 3' (1 m) from the antenna
• allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source and the
antenna
• is at least 1.5' (45 cms) from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the
compass during radio operation
• has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount
• provides easy access to the controls on the front panel
• provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio
• provides enough room to x the
DSC warning label
The VHF has a large LCD screen
with an optimum viewing angle
of approx. +/-20 deg. Ensure
the chosen location provides
a suitable view of the display.
Ideally, the user should be directly
in front of the display or no more
than +/-20 deg from the front of
the display.
Note: If unsure, temporarily power
up the radio and check for a
suitable location.
Side
20˚
20˚
Top
20˚
20˚
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Checklist
The following items should be supplied in the box. Check before starting the installation and
contact your dealer if an item is missing.
NOTE: An antenna is NOT provided. Consult your Eagle dealer for advice if necessary.
1. Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio
2. Power supply cable with inbuilt 7 Amp
fuse
3. External speaker connection cable with
white (+) wire and black (-) wire
4. GPS/COM connection cable
5. Two mounting knobs
6. Microphone bulkhead mount
7. Four self-tapping screws for the mounting
gimbal
8. Four flat screws for the mounting gimbal
9. Four spring washers for the mounting
gimbal
10. Four plain washers for the mounting
gimbal
11. Four nuts for the mounting gimbal
12. Two self-tapping screws for the
microphone bulkhead mount
13. Two flat screws for the microphone
bulkhead mount
14. Two spring washers for the microphone
bulkhead mount
15. Two plain washers for the microphone
bulkhead mount
16. Two nuts for the microphone bulkhead
mount
17. Two flush-mount brackets for recessed
installation
18. Two M5x32 screws for recessedinstallation
19. Two M5x10 screws for recessed installation
20. Two plastic stoppers for the recessed
installation (not pictured)
21. Installation template (not pictured)
22. One 7 Amp spare fuse (not pictured)
in case of accidental reverse of battery
polarity
23. Base unit and microphone (not pictured)
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3
4
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6
18 & 19
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Gimbal Installation
1. Hold the mounting gimbal at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the
screw hole positions onto the mounting surface.
2. If you can’t reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts, use the self-tapping
screws instead of the flat screws shown in the picture. If you’re drilling into fiberglass, use
a drill bit smaller than 3/16” (5mm) to drill the pilot holes.
Otherwise, drill the four screw holes where marked, using a 3/16” (5mm) drill bit. Drill
completely through the mounting surface.
3. Use a Philips screwdriver and the set of four flat screws, spring washers, plain washers,
and nuts to attach the mounting gimbal to the location site.
4. Slide the radio into the mounting gimbal.
5. Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold
the radio at the desired viewing angle.
Change the Viewing Angle
The viewing angle on the gimbal mount has a 20º tilt range. To change the current viewing
angle on the gimbal mount:
1. Support the radio, then cautiously loosen the mounting knobs until the radio can be
moved.
2. Re-position the radio then tighten the mounting knobs again.
Recessed Installation
1. Tape the installation template onto the chosen location site.
2. Cut out the area marked by the solid dark line. (The dashed line indicates the total area that
will be ed by the radio fascia after installation.)
3. Remove the installation template and slide the radio into the cavity.
4. Working from the rear of the bulkhead, align the racheted outstand on each side of the
radio with the central hole in each mounting bracket.
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5. Use the two short M5x10 screws to screw the mounting brackets to the sides of the
MM
MM
MM
radio.
6. Screw each M5x32 screw through the screw hole in the mounting bracket, then attach
the stopper. If your bulkhead exceeds 0.51” (13mm), the stopper can be discarded if
necessary.
7. Tighten the M5x32 screws until the radio is held firmly against the rear of the bulkhead.
Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount
1. Hold the microphone bulkhead mount at the
chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark
the screw hole positions on the mounting
surface.
Ensure that the microphone curly cable will
comfortably reach this location BEFORE you drill.
2. Drill the two pilot screw holes where marked.
3. Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the
set of two flat screws, spring washers, plain
washers, and nuts to secure the microphone
bulkhead mount at the location
4. Hang the microphone on its mount.
site.
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Fix the DSC label
CAUTION
!
A DSC warning label is supplied with the EVR-150. To comply with FCC regulations, this
warning label must be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating
controls of this Eagle radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before
applying this label.
Connect the Radio Cables
The connectors are on the rear of the base unit, as follows:
1.GPS/COM connector. For connection to GPS device via NMEA. See the following table
for wiring and color codes. (If you’re not using this, be sure to put the protective cap
securely over the connector to protect it from moisture and dust.)
2.External Speaker connector. Plug the external speaker cable jack into the connector
BEFORE powering on the radio. Use a 4 Ohm 4 Watt external speaker.
3.RED Power wire. Connect this to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal. Check that a 10 Amp
fuse is installed on this power cable close to the battery.
4. BLACK Power wire. Connect this to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal.
5. ANT. A radio antenna is not supplied. A suitable radio antenna must be mounted
and connected before operating the EVR-150 radio. Consult your dealer for advice if
necessary.
6. GND. A ground connection is not usually required.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Wiring for GPS/COM connector
!
WARNING
PinWIreFunctionNotes
1Red
2Orange
3WhiteProgram/clone
No connecti on(Not used)
No connecti on(Not used)
(Not used)
4GreenNMEA IN (-)(From GPS)
5Yel lowNMEA IN (+)(From GPS)
6Black
7Blue
8Grey
No connecti on(Not used)
No connecti on(Not used)
No connecti on(Not used)
Set Up the Radio
You can’t make any DSC transmissions until you’ve obtained a user MMSI and entered it into
your EVR-150.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similiar to a personal telephone number. It is
used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
If you don’t have a user MMSI contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you’re
unsure who to contact, consult your Eagle dealer.
Enter Your User MMSI
Refer to 4.2 Enter your user MMSI on page 29.
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The Completed Installation
VHF Antenna
Antenna connection cable
with microphone
GPS product
Base unit
External speaker
Fuse
on RED
power
cable
External
speaker
connection
cable
BLACK
power
cable
Batter y
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Notes:
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Section 1 - General Information
1-1 Features
Congratulations on your purchase of a Eagle EVR-150 marine band VHF radio. It provides the
following useful features:
• prominent channel display
• adjustable contrast settings for the LCD
• adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use
• waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7
• GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected
to a GPS)
• choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power
• top centred PTT button for comfortable left- or right-handed use
• powerful 4 W external audio output
• access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada,
International) including weather channels where available
• special CH16 or CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress)
channel
• special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels
• PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility
• DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets USCG SC101/Class D Standards
• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an
acknowledgement is received
• easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people
• MMSI storage for three favourite groups
• Group Call and All Ships Call facility
• LL position polling information
• Weather alert facility where available
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1-2 Customizing your Eagle VHF Radio
You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set
directly through the keys as explained in this Section.
Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other
Sections.
1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus
1. Hold down MENU (or CALL/MENU). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at
any one time on the screen.
2. Press + CH - to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is positioned at the desired
option. Press ENT to display that option.
3. Make any entries or changes as explained in the following section.
4. Press ENT to confirm changes. Otherwise, press ESC to keep the original entry.
5. Press ESC to backup one screen or exit. Any changes are active as soon as you exit the
screen.
1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data
If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, use the + CH - key to enter
alphanumeric data.
Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number.
Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired character.
If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct
the entry.
1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings
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This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:
Symbol Meaning
TX Transmitting.
HI LO Transmission power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W.
WX Weather channel.
WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound.
BUSY Receiver busy with an incoming signal.
PRI Priority channel is selected.
D Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.
LOCAL Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.
DSC DSC capability is available.
Incoming DSC call.
Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V).
Channel selected.
USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.
X Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN operation.
B A Channel suffix, if applicable.
CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected.
Otherwise blank.
A typical operational display is shown here.
The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown.
A transmission on Channel 16 is being made at high power using the International channel
bank.
Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel. It is also set as favourite channel 1.
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1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions
All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may
not be available depending on your Eagle VHF radio model.
Key Function
VOL/PWR Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a
SQL Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver
In areas of high noise (eg close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity
16/9 Priority Channel. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other modes and to
The default is Channel 16. To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9
WX Weather Channel. In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently
Press + or - to change to a different weather channel. Press WX again to return to the
If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from
comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external
speaker, if connected.
signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly
clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for
best reception in open sea conditions.
is reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section
2.3.
tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel.
until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.
selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD.
most recent channel.
the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any
key to hear the weather alert voice message.
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H/L Transmission Power. High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W. Press to toggle between high
or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is
shown on the LCD.
Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the
power transmission setting is incorrect.
Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to
high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time. See Appendix C for a
complete listing of channel charts.
3CH Three Favourite Channels. Also on the microphone. Press to toggle between
your favourite channels. The CH1, CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show
which favourite channel is selected.
To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press
and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels, press 3CH then
immediately press and hold SCAN.
To add a favourite channel for the first time, select that channel then hold 3CH
to store it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite
channels in the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively.
If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1
and CH2 remain unless you delete them.
To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the
CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD.
UIC Channel Bank. Press to toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel
banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used
channel. All the channel charts are shown in Appendix C.
SCAN Scan. Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL
or TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is
selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON.
Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked
every 1.5 seconds.
When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and BUSY appears on the
screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts.
Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an “always busy” channel when in ALL
SCAN mode and resume the scan. An X is shown on the screen to designate a
skipped channel. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel.
Press SCAN to stop at the current channel.
+ CH - Channel Select. Also on the microphone. The current channel is shown on the
screen in BIG digits with an appropriate designator suffix A or B in small letters
below the channel number.
Press + or - to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down
to scroll rapidly through all the available channels. See Appendix C for a listing of
channel charts.
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Alphanumeric Entry. This key can also be used for menu selection and for
alphanumeric entry. Press + or - to scroll the cursor up or down menu options
when navigating menus.
When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the
numbers or hold down to scroll rapidly.
To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to
scroll rapidly.
ENT Enter. Use ENT when navigating menus, to confirm entries and edits.
ESC Escape. Use ESC when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to exit
from a menu without saving changes, and to back up to the previous screen.
CALL/MENU DSC Setup Menu and DSC Call Menu. Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and
make DSC calls. See Section 5.
Hold down to enter the DSC Setup Menu and customize your radio. See
Section 4.
DISTRESS Send DSC Distress Call. See Section 6
.
PTT Press To Talk (located on the MIC handset). Press PTT to transmit at any
time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode
and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal.
If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after
five minutes and sound the error beeps.
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BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
DSC SETUP
RADIO SETUP
GPS SIM
RESET
Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU)
2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu)
The following options are available through MENU (or CALL/MENU):
MANUAL
SETTING
USER MMSID
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
DSC FUNC
LL REPLY
Maintain your buddy list.
See Section 2-2.
Set radio sensitivity.
See Section 2-3.
Set backlight level.
See Section 2-4.
Set contrast level.
See Section 2-4.
Set position & UTC manually.
See Section 2-5.
Set local time and time format.
See Section 2-5.
DSC Setup Menu.
See Section 4.
Make DSC calls.
See Section 5.
Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change
data.
CH NAME
RING VOLUME
BEEP VOLUME
INT SPEKER
WATCH MODE
WX ALERT
COM PORT
Radio Setup Menu.
See Section 3.
Turn the GPS Simulator on/off.
See Section 2-6.
Reset factory settings.
See Section 2-7.
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2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST)
Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSIs of 20
MENU SELECT
>BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
BACKLIGHT
favourite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the
most recent entry shown first.
The following sections show to use BUDDY LIST to add, edit, and
delete entries on your buddy list.
Section 5 explains how to call a buddy.
2-2-1 Add an Entry
BUDDY LIST
>MANUAL NEW
ALEX
TOM
1. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press ENT.
2. Enter the buddy name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press
ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID entry line.
4. Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press ENT.
5. The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which is
displayed at the top of your buddy list.
Note that when the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you cannot make a new entry until you have
deleted an existing entry.
ENTER NAME
––––––––––––
ENTER MMSID
–––––––––
ENTER NAME
BOB
ENTER MMSID
123456789
BOB
123456789
>STORE
CANCEL
2-2-2 Edit an Entry
BUDDY LIST
>MANUAL NEW
ALEX
TOM
1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.
2. Scroll down (if required) to the incorrect entry and press ENT.
3. Select EDIT. The cursor is at the first character of the name.
4. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves
to the MMSID line.
5. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.
6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are
required, repeat Steps 2 thru 6. Otherwise, press ESC to exit.
ALEX
>EDIT
DELETE
EDIT NAME
ALEX
EDIT MMSID
112233445
ALEX
111223344
>STORE
CANCEL
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2-2-3 Delete an Entry
BUDDY LIST
>MANUAL NEW
ALEX
TOM
1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.
2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press ENT.
3. Select DELETE then select YES.
4. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again.
BUDDY LIST
MANUAL NEW
ALEX
>TOM
TOM
EDIT
>DELETE
2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST)
Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
>LOCAL/DIST
BACKLIGHT
locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST).
LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is
designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to
cities.
See also SQL (Squelch Control) in Section 1.6.
2-3-1 Set Distance Sensitivity
SENSITIVITY
>DISTANT
LOCAL
1. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST.
2. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity
and the menu is displayed again.
2-3-2 Set Local Sensitivity
SENSITIVITY
DISTANT
>LOCAL
LOCAL is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that local sensitivity is selected.
1. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to
LOCAL.
2. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting.
This disables distance sensitivity and
the menu is displayed again.
2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST)
Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD and the
keypad at a comfortable level.
MENU SELECT
LOCAL/DIST
>BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
The microphone keypad backlighting is either ON or OFF.
Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD.
DELETE BUDDY
TOM
>YES
NO
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2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level
BACKLIGHT
LO HI
Note that the DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off
1. Select BACKLIGHT.
2. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the
setting.
3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.
.
2-4-2 Set the Contrast Level
CONTRAST
LO HI
1. Select CONTRAST.
2. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the
setting.
3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.
2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)
If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF radio
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
>GPS/DATA
automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local
time.
However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent,
you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually,
using the GPS/DATA option.
This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.
You can also enter the course (COG) and speed (SOG) and select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator
options.
2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)
Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.
GPS/DATA
>MANUAL
SETTING
MANUAL LL
––’ ––’ ––––N
––’ ––’ ––––W
MAN ––:––UTC
1. Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL.
2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.
3. Press ENT when all the information is correct.
The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix
MAN indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is
received.
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The local time can be set by entering the time offset between UTC and local time as follows.
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
>SETTING
GPS/DATA
>TIME OFFSET
TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
>+01:30
02:30PM LOC
1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.
2. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. Half hour
increments can be used with a maximum offset of ±13 hours.
In this example, a difference of +1.5 hours has been entered and the local time is displayed
with the suffix LOC.
Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format.
2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT)
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
>SETTING
GPS/DATA
TIME OFFSET
>TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
TIME FORMAT
>12 Hr
24 Hr
07:15AM LOC
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1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.
2. Select TIME FORMAT.
3. Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and so
the LCD shows the AM or PM suffix.
2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY)
If you have entered the time manually as described in the previous sections, the time is always
shown on the screen with the prefix M.
However, if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can
switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows:
GPS/DATA
TIME OFFSET
TIME FORMAT
>TIME DISPLY
If the time display is set ON, course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD (see section
2-5-6).
TIME DISPLY
ON
>OFF
1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.
2. Select TIME DISPLAY.
3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired.
In this example, OFF has been selected
and so the screen no longer shows the
time.
2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display)
If you have entered the vessel position manually as described in the previous section, the vessel position
is always shown on the screen with the suffix M.
However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the
vessel position display on the screen on or off as follows:
GPS/DATA
TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
>LL DISPLAY
LL DISPLAY
ON
>OFF
1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.
2. Select LL DISPLAY.
3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired.
In this example, OFF has been selected
and the screen no longer shows the
vessel position.
2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)
Use this option to display course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on
the screen.
GPS/DATA
TIME DISPLY
LL DISPLY
>COG/SOG
If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4).
COG/SOG
>ON
OFF
1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.
2. Select COG/SOG.
3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired.
In this example, ON has been selected
and so the screen shows the bearing
and speed.
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2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT)
The GPS alert is usually set to ON (on) so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected,
the alarm sounds.
GPS/DATA
LL DISPLY
COG/SOG
>GPS ALERT
GPS ALERT
>ON
OFF
1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.
2. Select GPS ALERT.
3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off) as desired.
2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR)
The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned ON or whenever real GPS data is
available through the COM port. However, if you want to test it,turn it on.
MENU SELECT
DSC SETUP
RADIO SETUP
>GPS SIM
It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode.
1. Select GPS SIM, then select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired.
Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON (on), simulated
Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG),
and LL position appear on the screen. This data is updated
automatically during the simulation.
2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)
Use this to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings and the entries
in your buddy list.
MENU SELECT
RADIO SETUP
GPS SIM
>RESET
1. Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation.
2. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu.
RESET RADIO
ARE YOU SURE
>YES
NO
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Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)
3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP)
CH NAME
RING VOLUME
BEEP VOLUME
INT SPEAKER
WATCH MODE
WX ALERT
COM PORT
Section s 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to naviga te arou nd the menu a nd enter, save and
change data.
3-2 Channel Names (CH NAME)
The channel charts are listed in Appendix C with their default name tags. CH NAME gives you
the option to edit or delete the channel name tags displayed on the screen.
Edit or delete channel names.
See Section 3-2.
Set the volume level of the incoming call notification beeps.
See section 3-3.
Set the volume level of the beeps.
See section 3-3.
Switch ON/OFF (on/off) the radio’s internal speakers.
See section 3-4.
Selects the operation of Dual or Tri watch scanning.
See section 3-5.
(Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (off ).
See section 3-6.
Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio
and any other instruments. See section 3-7.
RADIO SETUP
>CH NAME
RING VOLUME
BEEP VOLUME
EDIT CH NAME
TELEPHONE
1. Select RADIO SETUP, then CH NAME.
2. Use + or - to step through the channels with their name tags until you see the channel
name tag you want to change, then press ENT. In this example, the channel name
TELEPHONE associated with channel 01 is being changed to PHONE1.
3. Select EDIT and press ENT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the
existing name. It can be a maximum of 12 characters.
To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT.
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CH NAME
TELEPHONE 01
EDIT CH NAME
PHONE1
>YES
NO
TELEPHONE
>EDIT
DELETE
4. Press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the YES/NO confirmation.
5. Press ENT to confirm the new channel name tag or the deletion, then press ESC to return
to the menu.
3-3 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (BEEP VOLUME)
Set the volume level of the incoming signal beeps (RING VOLUME) and/or the error and
warning beeps (BEEP VOLUME) to HIGH (high) or LOW (low) as follows:
RADIO SETUP
CH NAME
>RING VOLUME
BEEP VOLUME
1. Select RADIO SETUP, then RING VOLUME or BEEP VOLUME as appropriate.
2. Select a HIGH or LOW volume. (It is possible to turn the beeps off completely by selecting
BEEP VOLUME then OFF.)
3. Press ENT to enable the new volume setting and return to the menu.
RING VOLUME
>HIGH
LOW
BEEP VOLUME
>HIGH
LOW
OFF
3-4 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER)
Switch the radio’s internal speaker ON (on) or OFF (off). The external speaker is always ON (on)
if a speaker is plugged into the external speaker jack.
1. Select RADIO SETUP, then INT
RADIO SETUP
RING VOLUME
BEEP VOLUME
>INT SPEAKER
INT SPEAKER
>ON
OFF
SPEAKER.
2. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press
ENT to enable the setting and return
to the menu.
3-5 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE)
An EVR-150 operating on USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to
cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, as follows:
RADIO SETUP
BEEP VOLUME
INT SPEAKER
>WATCH MODE
WATCH MODE
>ONLY 16CH
16CH+9CH
1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH
MODE.
2. Select ONLY 16CH for dual watch
mode, or 16CH+9CH for tri watch
mode.
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3-6 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT)
The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks.
If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather
alert on 1050 Hz. You can set up the radio to pick up weather alerts, as follows:
RADIO SETUP
INT SPEAKER
WATCH MODE
>WX ALERT
When a weather alert is broadcast, the alarm will sound. Press any key to hear the weather
alert voice message.
WX ALERT
ON
>OFF
1. Select RADIO SETUP, then WX ALERT.
2. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) then press
ENT to enable the setting and return
to the menu.
3-7 NMEA protocol (COM PORT)
This radio uses NMEA0183 protocol to receive GPS data from a compatible GPS unit. The
COM Port must be configured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of
instruments using NMEA protocol.
1. Select RADIO SETUP, then COM PORT.
RADIO SETUP
WATCH MODE
WX ALERT
>COM PORT
CHECKSUM ON is the usual setting.
The COM Port uses 4800 baud rate, and can receive the following GPS data sentence: RMC,
GGA, GLL, GNS.
This radio does not output NMEA data.
NMEA
CHECKSUM
>ON
OFF
2. Select CHECKSUM ON (on) or OFF (off)
then press ENT to enable the setting
and return to the menu.
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Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP)
!
WARNING
A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be
used. See below for instruction to Enter Your USER MMSI.
4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options
The following options are available:
USER MMSID
Enter your user MMSI. See section 4-2. (If you do not have a user MMSI,
see Appendix D.)
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
DSC FUNC
LL REPLY
Section s 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to naviga te arou nd the menu a nd enter, save and
cha nge data.
Enter or change the name and/or details of a group.
See section 4-3.
Choose an automatic or manual response to calls. See section 4-4.
Turn the DSC operation ON/OFF (on/off).
See section 4-5.
Select the type of response to an LL polling request.
See section 4-6.
4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSID)
This is a once-only operation. You must enter your user MMSI before you can access the DSC
functions.
DSC SETUP
>USER MMSID
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
You can display and read your user MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to
enter your user MMSI.
1. Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSID.
2. If this is the first time that you are entering your user MMSI, a dashed line appears.
Enter your user MMSI along the dashed line. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and
to move to the next digit.
If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the
entry.
3. Press ENT to store your user MMSI.
INPUT USER
MMSID
–––––––––
187654321
MMSID
>STORE
CANCEL
USER MMSID
INPUT AGAIN
–––––––––
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4. Enter your user MMSI again as a password check, then press ENT to permanently store the
user MMSI and return to the menu.
You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting USER MMSI in the main
menu.
4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP)
Use GROUP SETUP to create, edit, or delete 1, 2, or 3 groups of frequently called people stored
in alphanumeric order. A group MMSI always starts with 0.
4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP)
DSC SETUP
USER MMSID
>GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP.
2. If this is the first time that you are entering a group name, a line of nine zeros appears.
Otherwise, any existing group names are displayed. Press ENT to display the input screen.
3. Enter the group name along the dashed line. It can be alphanumeric. Press ENT to confirm
each correct entry and to move to the next digit. When you have finished, press ENT
repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID line.
If you make an error, press - until < appears, then press ENT to backup and correct the
entry.
4. Enter the group MMSI. (Note that the first number is always 0.) Press ENT.
5. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store
the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.
GROUP SETUP
>MANUAL NEW
000000000
GROUP NAME
––––––––––––
GROUP MMSID
0––––––––
FISHER1
012345678
>STORE
CANCEL
4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details
GROUP SETUP
MANUAL NEW
>FISHER1
FRIENDS1
1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Press + or
- to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT.
2. Press ENT to edit. The group name details are displayed, with the cursor at the first character
of the name.
3. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves
to the MMSID line.
4. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.
5. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.
FISHER1
>EDIT
DELETE
EDIT NAME
FISHER1
EDIT MMSID
012345678
FISHER2
012345678
>STORE
CANCEL
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4-3-3 Delete a Group
GROUP SETUP
MANUAL NEW
>FISHER2
FRIENDS1
FISHER2
EDIT
>DELETE
1. Select DSC SETUP, then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed.
2. Press + or - to scroll to the incorrect entry then press ENT.
3. Select DELETE and press ENT. The radio asks for confirmation.
4. Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.
DELETE GROUP
FISHER2
>YES
NO
4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY)
You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual
response.
An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel,
ready for a conversation.
A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to
converse with the caller.
1. Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY.
DSC SETUP
USER MMSID
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
>AUTO
MANUAL
2. Select AUTO for an automatic response,
or MANUAL for a manual response.
>INDIV REPLY
3. Press ENT to confirm your choice and return to the menu.
4-5 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC)
DSC functionality can be disabled but this is not recommended.
DSC SETUP
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
>DSC FUNC
DSC FUNC
>ON
OFF
1. Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC.
2. Press ENT to select ON and to operate the DSC functionality. This will automatically disable ATIS
functionality. The DSC annunciator appears on the screen.
It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. When you enable one,
the other will turn OFF (off ). If DSC and ATIS are both OFF (off ), DSC will have to be switched ON (on)
for normal DSC operation.
There are two annunciators in the screen to show you the current mode: if the DSC annunciator is
shown, DSC is operational. If the ATIS annunciator is shown, ATIS is operational.
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4-6 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY)
You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways:
AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your
MANUAL choose whether to reply automatically or manually to any incoming buddy polling
OFF ignores all incoming buddy LL polling requests.
buddies.
requests.
DSC SETUP
INDIV REPLY
DSC FUNC
>LL REPLY
LL REPLY
>AUTO
MANUAL
OFF
1. Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY.
2. Select your response and press ENT to
confirm and return to the menu.
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Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls
!
WARNING
A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used.
See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSID).
5-1 WHAT IS DSC?
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF
radio calls. It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO (International
Maritime Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System).
Currently, you are required to monitor Distress Channel 16, but DSC will eventually replace
listening watches on distress frequencies and will be used to broadcast routine and urgent
maritime safety information.
DSC enables you to send and receive calls from any vessel or coast station that is equipped
with DSC functionality, and within geographic range. Calls can be categorised as distress,
urgency, safety, or routine, and DSC selects a working channel automatically.
5-2 Sending DSC calls
1. Press CALL MENU to show the types of DSC call that can be
>INDIVIDUAL
INDIV ACK
LAST
GROUP
made.
Note that only four DSC call types can be shown at any one time
on the screen.
2. Press + or - to scroll up and down the DSC call types until the
cursor is positioned at the desired option. Then press ENT. The
DSC call types are:
INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
CALL LOG
DIST LOG
LL REQUEST
Make a routine call or acknowledgement to a new caller or a buddy.
See Section 5-2-1, 5-2-2, and 5-2-3.
Show the details of the most recent incoming call.
See Section 5-2-4.
Make a call to one of your three groups.
See Section 5-2-5.
Make an All Ships call.
See Section 5-2-6.
Show the details of the 20 most recent incoming calls.
See Section 5-2-7.
Show the details of the 10 most recent distress calls.
See Section 5-2-8.
Request the LL position of a buddy.
See Section 5-2-9.
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5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (Individual)
DSC CALL
>INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
GROUP
012345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SEND?
You can call any other person that has another DSC equipped radio.
1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select INDIVIDUAL. This allows you to call
another person.
2. Select MANUAL NEW to call a person that is not in your buddy list, otherwise select the
name of your buddy. Press ENT.
If you selected MANUAL NEW, you need to enter the user MMSI and then press ENT.
3. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be
called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a
Coast Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.)
4. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?).
Press ENT to send the call. The radio goes to CH70 and the Tx annunciator is displayed on
the screen while the DSC call is being sent.
5. If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk. If there is no reply, retry making the
call. See Section 5-2-2.
INDIVIDUAL
>MANUAL NEW
BOBBY D
REBECCA T
012345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
CALLING...
MANUAL MMSID
0––––––––
012345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
WAITING ACK
012345678
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SET CHANNEL
INDIV ACK
012345678
PRESS PTT
ESC –> EXIT
5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call
1. If there is no reply to your call after one minute (UNABLE TO
012345678
SEND AGAIN?
>YES
CANCEL
ACKNOWLEDGE) the radio asks if you want to retry the call (SEND
AGAIN?).
2. Select YES and press ENT to retry the call.
The radio will repeat this cycle twice. If the call still cannot be
placed, the radio returns to normal operation.
5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV)
Press ENT to send an acknowledgement or ESC to cancel.
RCV: INDIV
012345678
ENTER –> ACK
ESC –> EXIT
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The EVR-150 will automatically send an acknowledgement to the
requesting radio within 10 seconds of receiving the call.
5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST)
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
>LAST CALL
GROUP
This facility is useful and used frequently.
1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode. LAST CALL is automatically selected. Press ENT to
display the contact details of the most recent incoming call.
2. Select the working channel and press ENT. (Note: Duplex channels cannot usually be
called and are automatically eliminated from the suggested call list. If the call is to a Coast
Station, the radio will recognize this and select the correct channel.)
3. The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to send the call (SEND?).
Press ENT to send the call, and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.
BOBBY D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
10:22AM LOC
BOBBY D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SET CHANNEL
BOBBY D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SEND?
5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP)
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
LAST CALL
>GROUP
1. Press CALL MENU to enter DSC mode, then select GROUP. The radio displays the names of
your groups.
2. Select the group that you want to call (the Group MMSI must be set before making the
call). Then set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.
SELECT GROUP
>RD GROUP
GROUP #2
GROUP#3
RD GROUP
055554444
ROUTINE
>SET CHANNEL
RD GROUP
055554444
ROUTINE
>SEND?
5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS)
DSC CALL
LAST CALL
GROUP
>ALL SHIPS
ALL SHIPS
>URGENCY
SAFETY
ROUTINE
ALL SHIPS
URGENCY
>YES
NO
The ALL SHIPS ROUTINE call option is shown.
1. Press CALL MENU to enter DSC mode, then select ALL SHIPS.
2. The priority is set automatically to URGENCY. However, you can select one of the
following call priorities:
URGENCYfor use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to a
distress situation
SAFETY to send safety information to all other vessels in range;
ROUTINE routine call
3. CH16 is selected automatically as the working channel and the radio asks for
confirmation of the ALL SHIPS call. Press ENT to select YES and send the call. Continue as
explained in Section 5-2-1.
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5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG)
DSC CALL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
>CALL LOG
BOBBY D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SEND?
The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you
call any of them again quickly.
1. Press CALL MENU to enter DSC mode, then select CALL LOG.
Scroll down to the desired contact details.
The radio displays the contact details for the most recent incoming call as the first entry
(01) in the call log. In the example, the contact details for the 11th most recent call are
displayed.
2. Press ENT to confirm the call back, then set the working channel and press ENT to send
the call. Continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.
BOBBY D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
10:45PM LOC
BOBBY D
>CALL BACK
DELETE
BOBBY D
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SET CHANNEL
5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DIST LOG)
DSC CALL
ALL SHIPS
CALL LOG
>DIST LOG
REBECCA T
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SET CHANNEL
02 10:03 UTC
82º50. N
27º45. W
REBECCA T
INDIVIDUAL
ROUTINE
>SEND?
DISTRESS
RELAY
PIRACY
987654321
REBECCA T
>CALL BACK
DELETE
The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 10 most recent relayed Distress Calls,
so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first, as
follows:
1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select DIST LOG.
2. The most recently received Distress Call Is the first entry (01) in the Distress Log. Select
the entry that you want to call and press ENT.
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The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the first
screen shows the location and name or MMSI of the vessel in Distress, the second screen
shows the nature of the emergency (if specified) and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed
the Distress Call.
3. Set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1.
5-2-9 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST)
DSC CALL
CALL LOG
DIST LOG
>LL REQUEST
channel name
SAM
LL REQUEST
AWAITING ACK
1. Press CALL/MENU to enter DSC mode, then select LL REQUEST.
2. Select the buddy whose LL position you want to request then press ENT to send the
request. (See Section 5-3-5 for the acknowledgement.)
3. The working channel name is displayed while the radio waits for an acknowledgement
from your buddy. If there is no reply after 1 minute the radio asks if you want to retry.
Continue as explained in Section 5-2-2.
LL REQUEST
>SAM
TOM
BUDDY #3
SAM
LL REQUEST
>SEND?
SAM
LL REQUEST
CALLING...
5-3 Receiving DSC Calls
Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels:
DISTRESS See Section 6.
ALL SHIPS Urgency or Safety priority (see Section 5-3-1)
INDIVIDUAL Urgency, Safety, or Routine priority (see Section 5-3-2)
GROUP Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-3)
GEOGRAPHIC Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-4)
POLLED POSITION
In addition to the audible alert, the telephone icon will flash on the screen.
Routine priority only (see Section 5-3-5)
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5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS)
RCV: ALL SHIP
priority
TOM
ESC –> EXIT
2. No acknowledgement is required. Press PT T to initiate voice contact on CH16 and then
switch to a working channel.
The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).
1. When you receive notification of an ALL SHIP call, press any key
to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects CH16.
The priority level and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen.
If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the
buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI.
5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV)
1. When you receive notification of an
INDIV call, press any key to cancel
RCV: INDIV
TOM
ENTER –> ACK
ESC –> EXIT
If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is
displayed in place of the user MMSI.
2. The EVR-150 responds automatically to acknowledge the incoming call.
3. The caller should respond to your acknowledgement by making voice contact on the
designated channel. If this does not happen, you can press PTT to initiate voice contact
instead.
The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).
INDIV ACK
TOM
PRESS PTT
ESC –> EXIT
the alert. The radio automatically
selects the channel designated in the
incoming call. INDIV calls are almost
always Routine priority.
5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP)
1. When you receive notification of a GROUP call, press any key
RCV: GROUP
GP: RD GROUP
FISHER2
ROUTINE
2. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice
contact on the designated channel.
The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7).
to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel
designated in the incoming call.
The priority level is always routine, and the group is identified
on the screen. The group will be one of the three groups of
frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 4-3).
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5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH)
A geographic call is received by vessels within a specific geographic
RCV: GEOGRAPH
SAM
10:34 UTC
ESC –> EXIT
The time and the user MMSI or name are displayed on the screen. If the radio recognises
the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user
MMSI.
2. Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel.
boundary area.
1. When you receive notification of a GEOGRAPH call, press any key
to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel
designated in the incoming call.
5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION)
1. When you receive GPS position data from a buddy in response
RCV: POSITION
SAM
82º50. 003'N
27º45.543'W
to your LL request (see Section 5-2-9), you are recommended
to make a written note of the position, especially if it is a good
fishing position.
If enhanced LL position information is available from your buddy,
this is shown on the screen until the screen display changes.
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Section 6 - Distress Calls
!
WARNING
A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used.
See 4-2 Enter Your USER MMSI (USER MMSID).
6-1 Sending a Distress Call
DISTRESS CALL
>FIRE
FLOODING
COLLISION
1. Open the red cover labelled DISTRESS.
If time is available to specify the nature of the distress, go to step 2. Otherwise, go directly to
step 3.
2. Press the DISTRESS key to display the following categories. Scroll to the category that
describes your situation, then press ENT:
UNDEFINED
FIRE
FLOODING
COLLISION
GROUNDING
LISTING
SINKING
ADRIFT
ABANDONING
PIRACY
OVER BOARD
3. Hold down the DISTRESS key for about 3 seconds, until you see the distress call sent
message (DISTRESS CALL SENT!) on the screen. The whole display starts to flash and
beep loudly.
The distress call repeats five times continuously. It then repeats randomly every 3.5 to 4.5
minutes until a distress acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) is received from a search and
rescue authority or until you cancel the distress call manually.
The radio selects CH16 automatically so that you can hear any incoming voice contacts
from search and rescue authorities or other vessels within range.
Press ESC if you need to cancel the distress call. This is the only key that operates in distress
mode.
DISTRESS CALL
>PIRACY
HOLD DISTRESS
2 SECONDS..
DISTRESS CALL
SENT! WAIT..
PRESS ESC
TO CANCEL...
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6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!)
RCV: DISTRESS
123456789
FLOODING
ESC –> EXIT
2. The radio automatically selects CH16 and displays the details of the distress call on the
screen. Press PTT to establish voice contact.
The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 seconds; the first
screen shows the user MMSI and nature of the emergency (if specified), the second
screen shows the time and the location (if specified). If the location and time are not
specified, these are replaced with sequences of 9s and 8s respectively.
The EVR-150 is capable of receiving enhanced LL position data if the vessel
transmitting the Distress Call is sending this. This provides the position of the
distressed vessel to within 20 m (60ft).
RCV: DISTRESS
10:34 UTC
82º50.003'N
27º45.543'W
6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (
An alert sounds when a Distress Relay (DISTRESS RELAY) is received.
RCV: DISTRESS
RELAY
123456789
ESC –> EXIT
For a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Coast Guard, your radio
automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish
voice contact with the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard is the only agency allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS
ACK).
Press any key to cancel the alert.
Try to make voice contact with the calling vessel. Maintain a listening
watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance.
1. An alert sounds when a distress call
(DISTRESS!) is received. Press any key
to cancel the alert. You do not need to
send an acknowledgement.
DISTRESS ACK
) or Relay
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Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Eagle EVR-150
GENERAL
Power Supply: 13.6V DC.
Current drain:
Transmit 6 A at 25 W Tx / 1.5A at 1W Tx
Receive Less than 250mA in standby
Useable channels: International, USA, Canada, Weather (country specific)
Mode: 16K0G3E (FM) / 16K0G2B (DSC)
PHYSICAL
LCD display (viewing): 41(H) x 53(W ) mm
FSTN 4 x 12 character
Contrast and
Dimming control: Yes
Antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm)
Temperature Range: -15ºC to +50ºC
Waterproof: JIS-7
Dimensions: 161(W) x 75(H) x 147(D) mm - without bracket
Weight: 1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) - without microphone
Frequency stability: +/- 10ppm
Frequency control: PLL
DSC: Yes
Comm. port: 4800 baud NMEA 0183
GPS/NMEA input: Yes
GPS data sentences can
be received: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS.
NMEA output: No
FEATURES
Flush Mount kit: Yes
Local/Distant control: Yes
Position polling: Yes
Group Call: Yes
Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress
DSC (USCG SC101
and Class D): Yes
Channel Naming: Yes
Tri watch, Favourite
channel scan, All scan: Yes
User programmable
MMSI: Yes
MMSI and NAME
directory: Yes - 20 numbers & group
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TRANSMITTER
Frequency: 156.025 - 157.425MHz
Output power: 25 W / 1 W selectable
Transmitter protection: Open / short circuit of antenna
Max Freq deviation: +/- 5kHz
Spurious & harmonics: better than 2.5µ W
Modulation distortion: Less than 4%@ 1kHz for a +/-3kHz deviation
RECEIVER
Frequency: 156.025 - 163.275 MHz
12dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25uV (distant) / 2.5uV (local)
20db SINAD sensitivity: 0.35uV
Adjacent CH selectivity: more than 65db
Spurious response: more than 65 db
Intermodulation
Rejection ratio: more than 65 db
Residual Noise level: more than -40 db unsquelched
Audio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion)
4 W with 4 ohm external speaker
Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5')
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Appendix B - Troubleshooting
1. The transceiver will not power up.
A fuse may have blown OR there is no voltage getting to the transceiver.
a) Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections.
b) After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse (1 spare fuse is supplied).
c) Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5V.
2. The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on.
The power wires may have been reversed.
a) Check that the red wire is connected to the positive battery terminal, and the black wire is
connected to the negative battery terminal.
3. The speaker makes popping or whining noises when the engine is running.
Electrical noise may be interfering with the transceiver.
a) Re-route the power cables away from the engine.
b) Add a noise suppressor to the power cable.
c) Use resistive spark plug wires and/or use an alternator whine filter.
4. No sound from the external speaker.
a) Check that the external speaker cable is physically connected.
b) Check the soldering of the external speaker cable.
5. Transmissions are always on low power, even when high (HI) power is selected.
The antenna may be faulty.
a) Test the transceiver with a different antenna.
b) Have the antenna checked out.
6. Battery symbol is displayed.
The power supply is too low or too high.
a) Check the battery voltage. This should be at least 10.5V ± 0.5V DC.
b) Check the alternator on the vessel.
7. No position information is displayed.
The GPS cable may faulty or the GPS setting may be incorrect.
a) Check that the GPS cable is physically connected.
b) Check the polarity of the GPS cable.
c) Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 and
parity should be set to NONE.
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Appendix C - VHF Marine Channel Charts
C-1 International Channel Chart
CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP NAME TAG REMARK
(MHz) (MHz) TO TO
SHIP SHORE
01 156.050 160.650 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TELE PHONE
02 156.100 160.700 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TELE PHONE
03 156.150 160.750 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TELE PHONE
04 156.200 160.800 D Port Oper ations No Yes PORT OPS
05 156.250 160.850 D Port Oper ations, Selec ted VTS Areas No Yes P ORT OPS/VTS
06 156.30 0 156.300 S In ter-ship Safet y Yes No SAFE TY
07 156.350 160.950 D Port Ope rations No Yes PORT OP S
08 156.40 0 156.400 S Co mmercial (inter-ship o nly) Yes No COMMERCI AL
09 156.450 156.450 S Re creational Call ing Channel Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.50 0 156.500 S Co mmercial Yes Yes CO MMERCIAL
11 156.55 0 156.550 S Co mmercial, VTS in Sel ected Areas Yes Yes VTS
12 156.60 0 156.600 S Po rt Operatio ns, Selected V TS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/V TS
13 156.65 0 156.650 S
14 156.70 0 156.700 S Po rt Operatio ns, Selected V TS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/V TS
15 156.750 156.750 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
16 156.800 156.800 S Intern ational Distre ss, Safety, and Ca lling Yes Yes DIS TRESS
17 156.85 0 156.850 S St ate Controlled Yes Yes SA R
18 156.900 161.500 D Por t Operation s No Yes PORT O PS 19 156.950 161.550 D Com mercial No Yes SHIP - SHORE 20 157.000 161.600 D Port Op erations No Yes PORT O PS 21 157.050 161.650 D Por t Operation s No Yes PORT O PS 22 157.100 161.700 D Port Oper ations No Yes PORT OPS 23 157.150 161.750 D Public Corres pondence No Yes TELEP HONE 24 157.200 161.800 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TELE PHONE
25 157.250 161.850 D Pub lic Correspond ence No Yes T ELEPHONE 26 157.300 161.900 D Pub lic Correspond ence No Yes T ELEPHONE 27 157.350 161.950 D Pub lic Correspond ence No Yes T ELEPHONE 28 157.400 162.000 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TELE PHONE
60 156.025 160.625 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TELE PHONE
61 156.075 160.675 D Port Opera tions N o Yes PORT O PS
62 156.125 160.725 D Port Oper ations No Yes PORT OPS
63 156.175 160.775 D Port Oper ations No Yes PORT OPS 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Corre spondence No Yes TEL EPHONE 65 156.275 160.875 D Port Oper ations No Yes PORT OPS
Inter-ship N avigation Saf ety (bridg e-to bridge) Yes No BRIDGE COM
1
1W only
1
1W only
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66 156.325 160.925 D Por t Operation s No Yes PORT O PS
67 156. 375 156.375 S Co mmercial, bridge -to-bridge Yes No BRID GE COM
68 156.425 156.425 S B oat Operation s, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
70 156.52 5 156.525 Digita l Selective C alling - DSC ----- - ----- - DSC
3
71 156. 575 156.575 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
72 156.62 5 156.625 S In ter-ship Yes No SHIP - SH IP
73 156.6 75 156.675 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
74 156.72 5 156.725 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
77 156. 875 156.875 S In ter-ship Yes No SHIP - SH IP
78 156.925 161.525 D Non-Co mmercial No Yes SHI P - SHORE
79 156.975 161.575 D Co mmercial No Yes SHIP - SHORE 80 157.025 161.625 D Commercial No Yes SHIP - S HORE 81 157.075 161.675 D Por t Operations No Yes P ORT OPS 82 157.125 161.725 D Port Opera tions No Yes PORT OPS 83 157.175 161.775 D Public Corres pondence No Yes TELEP HONE 84 157.225 161.825 D Pub lic Correspond ence No Yes T ELEPHONE 85 157.275 161.875 D Public Corres pondence No Yes TELEP HONE 86 157.325 161.925 D Public Corres pondence No Yes TELEP HONE 87 157.375 161.975 D Public Corres pondence No Yes TELEP HONE 88 157.425 162.025 D Public Corres pondence No Yes TELEP HONE
Special Notes on International Channel Usage
1
. LOW POWER (1W) only.
2
. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before
transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.
3
. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as
Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is
only available on DSC enabled radios.
Note: The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters.
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
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C-2 USA Channel Chart
CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP NAME TAG REMARK
(MHz) (MHz) TO TO
SHIP SHORE
01A 156 .050 156.050 S Port Oper ations, Selec ted VTS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/V TS
03A 156.150 156.150 S US Gov ernment, Coast G uard Yes Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
05A 156. 250 156.25 0 S Po rt Operation s, Selected V TS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/V TS
06 156.300 156.30 0 S I nter-ship Safet y Yes No SAFE TY
07A 156.350 156.350 S Comm ercial Yes Yes COMME RCIAL
08 156.400 156.40 0 S Co mmercial (inter-ship o nly) Yes No COMMERCI AL
09 156.450 156.450 S Recreatio nal Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.50 0 S Co mmercial Yes Yes CO MMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 S Co mmercial, VTS in Sel ected Areas Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.60 0 S Po rt Operatio ns, Selected V TS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/V TS
13 156.650 156.65 0 S In ter-ship Navigatio n Safety (bri dge-to Yes No BRID GE COM
bridg e), 1W with Power- up
14 156.700 156.70 0 S Po rt Operatio ns, Selected V TS Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/V TS
15 --- 156.750 S Environmenta l ---- -- ---- --
ENVIROMENTAL
16 156.800 156.80 0 S In ternational Dis tress, Safet y, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRE SS
17 156.850 156.85 0 S St ate Controlled Yes Yes S AR
18A 156.9 00 156.90 0 S Co mmercial Yes Yes COM MERCIAL
19A 156.950 156.950 S Comm ercial Yes Yes COMME RCIAL
20 157.000 161.600 D Port O perations, Can adian Coast Guard No Yes P ORT OPS
20A 157.000 157.000 S Por t Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Go vernment, Canad ian Coast Guard Yes Yes U NAUTHORIZED
22A 157.100 157.100 S Coa st Guard Liaison Yes Yes COA ST GUARD
23A 157.150 157.150 S U.S. Go vernment, Coas t Guard Yes Yes UNAUT HORIZED
24 157.200 161.800 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine operator No Yes TELEP HONE 25 157.250 161.850 D Pub lic Correspond ence, Marine opera tor No Yes TELE PHONE
26 157.300 161.900 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine operator No Yes TELEP HONE 27 157.350 161.950 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine operator No Yes TELEP HONE 28 157.400 162.000 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine operator No Yes TELEP HONE
61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Go vernment, Canad ian Coast Guard Yes Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
63A 156.175 156.175 S Por t Operations, V TS in Selecte d Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/ VTS
64A 156. 225 156.22 5 S
U.S. Gover nment, Canadian C ommercial Fish ing Yes Ye s UNAUTHORIZED
65A 156.275 156.275 S Por t Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
66A 156 .325 156.325 S Port Oper ations Yes Yes P ORT OPS
67 156.375 156. 375 S
Commercia l, bridge-t o-bridge , 1W with Power-up Yes No BRIDG E COM
4
3
1W
2
RX only
1
1W only
4
4
4
4
3
1W
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68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Oper ations, Recreat ional Yes No SHIP - SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Op erations, Rec reational Yes Yes PL EASURE
70 156.525 156.52 5 Digit al Selective C alling - DSC ---- -- ---- -- D SC
6
71 156.575 156.5 75 S B oat Operation s, Recreational Yes Yes PL EASURE
72 156.625 156.62 5 S B oat Operation s, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
73 156.675 156.6 75 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
74 156.725 156.725 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
77 156.875 156. 875 S Po rt Operatio ns Yes Yes P ORT OPS
1
1W only
78A 156.925 156.925 S Bo at Operations, R ecreational Yes No SHI P - SHIP
79A 156.975 156.975 S Comm ercial Yes Yes COMME RCIAL
80A 157.025 157.025 S Comm ercial Yes Yes COMME RCIAL
81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Go vernment, Enviro nmental Protec tion Yes Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
4
Agenc y Operations
82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. G overnment, Canad ian Coast Guard Yes Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government , Canadian Coast Gu ard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED
4
4
84 157.225 161.825 D Pub lic Correspond ence, Marine Opera tor N o Yes TELE PHONE
85 157.275 161.875 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine Operator No Yes T ELEPHONE 86 157.325 161.925 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine Operator No Yes T ELEPHONE 87 157.375 161.975 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine Operator No Yes T ELEPHONE 88 157.425 162.025 D Public Co rrespondence, M arine Operator No Yes T ELEPHONE
88A 157.425 157.425 S Comm ercial, Inter-ship Only Yes No COMMERCIAL
Special Notes on USA Channel Usage
1
. LOW POWER (1 W) only.
2
. Receive Only.
3
. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before
transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.
4
. Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be
lawfully used in U.S. waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Not for use by the general public.
5
. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex.
This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for
International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.
6
. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as
Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is
only available on DSC enabled radios.
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
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C-3 CANADA Channel Chart
CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP NAME TAG REMARK
(MHz) (MHz) TO TO
SHIP SHORE
01 156.050 160.650 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
02 156.100 160.700 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
03 156.150 160.750 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
04A 156.200 156.200 S Canadian Coast Guard, SAR Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
05A 156.250 156.250 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
06 156.300 156.300 S Inter-ship Safety Yes No SAFETY
07A 156.350 156.350 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
08 156.400 156.400 S Commercial (inter-ship only) Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 S Recreational Calling Channel Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes V TS
12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
13 156.650 156.650 S Inter-ship Navigation Safety (bridge-to Yes No BRIDGE COM
bridge) 1W with power-up
14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas Yes Yes PORT OPS/VTS
15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
16 156.800 156.800 S International Distress, Safety, and Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Yes Yes SAR
18A 156.900 156.900 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
19A 156.950 156.950 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
20 157.000 161.600 DCanadian Coast Guard No Yes CANADIAN CG
21 157.050 161.650 DPort Operations No Yes PORT OPS
21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes
UNAUTHORIZED
21B --- 161.650 S Port Operations ------ ------ PORT OPS RX only
22A 157.100 157.100 S Canadian Coast Guard Liaison Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
23 157.150 161.750 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
24 157.200 161.800 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
25B --- 161.850 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only
26 157.300 161.900 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
28B --- 162.000 S Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only
60 156.025 160.625 DPublic Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE
3
1W
1
1W only
1
1W only
1
1W only
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61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED
62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
64 156.225 160.825 DPublic Correspondence, Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Fishing Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED
65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No COMMERCIAL
68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC
71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE
72 156.625 156.625 S Inter-ship Yes No SHIP - SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
74 156.725 156.725 S Commercial Fishing Only Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
77 156.875 156.875 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS
78A 156.925 156.925 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP
79A 156.975 156.975 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
80A 157.025 157.025 S Commercial Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Government Operations Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED
82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED
83 157.175 161.775 DCanadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG
83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes UNAUTHORIZED
83B --- 161.775 S Canadian Coast Guard, RX Only ------ ------ CANADIAN CG
84 157.225 161.825 DPublic Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 DPublic Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 DPublic Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 DPublic Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
88 157.425 162.025 DPublic Correspondence, Marine Operator No Yes TELEPHONE
4
4
1
1W only
6
1
1W only
4
4
4
Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage
1
. LOW POWER (1 W) only.
2
. Receive Only.
3
. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down H/L key before
transmitting. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.
4
. Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully
used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast
Guard. Not for use by the general public.
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5
. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex.
This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference
for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only”
channels.
6
. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as
Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is
only available on DSC enabled radios.
Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.
KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.
WEATHER Channels
CH RX TRAFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK
(MHz)
WX01 162.550 NOAA Weather C hannel NOAA WX RX only
W X02 162.40 0 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA W X RX only
W X03 162.475 NOAA Weather Chann el NOAA WX RX only
WX0 4 162.425 NOAA Weather Cha nnel NOAA WX RX only
WX0 5 162.450 NOAA Weather Chann el NOAA WX RX only
WX0 6 162.50 0 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA W X RX only
W X07 162.52 5 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA W X RX only
WX0 8 161.650 CANADIAN Weathe r Channel CANADA WX RX only
WX0 9 161.775 CANADIAN Weathe r Channel CANADA WX RX only
W X10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channe l NOAA WX RX only
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Appendix D - Wiring for EAGLE GPS models
Wiring for Eagle GPS models with NDC-4, 119-31, Adapter Cable:
1. Remove diode and resistor (installed at end of cable) – refer to next page for instructions
2. Connect wires as follows:
EVR-150 Eagle GPS Unit
Yellow (NMEA IN +) Yellow (NMEA OUT)
Green (NMEA IN -) Drain – Bare Stranded (Ground)
3. Configure the COM port on the connected EAGLE GPS unit. Refer to the documentation
supplied with your EAGLE GPS model.
Wiring to Eagle GPS model with PC21X, 99-56, Power Cable:
SeaCharter 480DF
1. Connect wires as follows:
EVR-150 Eagle GPS Unit
Yellow (NMEA IN +) Yellow (NMEA OUT)
Green (NMEA IN -) Drain – Bare Stranded (Ground)
2. Configure the COM port on the connected EAGLE GPS unit. Refer to the documentation
supplied with your EAGLE GPS model.
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Procedure to remove the resistor and diode from NDC-4, 119-31, Adapter Cable:
You will notice near the end of the cable an adapter segment protected with black
heat-shrink .
To connect the EAGLE GPS unit to the EVR-150 radio, you must first remove the adapter
segment of the cable as shown in the following figures.
Remove the adapter segment at the end of your data cable as shown at left. Snip off the end
of the cable protected by the black heat-shrink. At right, we have used clear heat-shrink for
clarity, so you can see the diode and resistor protected within. Remove this portion of the
cable.
After you've removed the adapter segment, use wire pliers to expose the ends of the five
remaining wires in the cable. Cut off the black, blue and white wires, then seal their ends
with heatshrink.
Make the wire connections to the EVR-150 GPS/COM cable as follows:
• Strip about 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) of insulation from the Yellow wire and connect to the
Yellow wire on the EVR-150 GPS/COM cable.
• Connect the Bare Stranded Drain wire to the Green wire on the EVR-150 GPS/COM cable.
EAGLE GPS unit
NDC-4, 119-31,
Adapter Cable
Ensure each connection is secure and weather proof.
EVR-150
GPS/COM
Cable
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Appendix E - MMSI and License Information
You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your EVR-150
in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you
are unsure who to contact, consult your Eagle dealer.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is
used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the EVR-150. You
may also need an individual operator’s license.
Eagle recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio
communications authorities before operating DSC functions.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is ....
connected.
• Consult the factory customer service department for help.
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NAVICO
FULL TWO-YEAR EAGLE VHF WARRANTY
“We,” “our,” or “us” refers to NAVICO, the manufacturer of this EAGLE VHF product. “You” or
“your” refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal,
family or household use.
We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and
against failure to conform to this product’s written specifications, all for two (2) years from the
date of original purchase by you. Battery Packs and accessory items have a one (1) year warranty.
WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT. Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long
as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or
workmanship, or any non-conformity with the product’s written specifications, occurred
within two years from the date of your original purchase, which must be substantiated by a
dated sales receipt or sales slip. Any such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs
within two years from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or
be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product, at our
option, within a reasonable time af ter our receipt of the product. If such defect, malfunction,
or non-conformit y remains af ter a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us, you may
elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product.
THIS REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND (AS JUST DESCRIBED) IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT, MALFUNCTION, OR NON-CONFORMITY
CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER
CAUSE WHATSOEVER. WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been
serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been connected,
installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the
instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered,
or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident,
misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s manual for the product.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time
without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or
items previously manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may
vary from state to state.
REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original
purchase in case warranty service is ever required.
NAVICO
12000 E. SKELLY DRIVE, TULSA, OK 74128
(800) 324-1356
55EAGLE - EVR-150 Installation and Operation Instructions
How to Obtain Service . . .
… in the USA:
We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and
genuine Eagle replacement parts. If you’re in the United States and you have
technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service
Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service
to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your
problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us,
use the following toll-free number:
800-324-1354
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F
Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies,
regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice.
…in Canada:
If you’re in Canada and you have technical, return or repair questions, please
contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be
returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary.
Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without
sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number:
800-661-3983
905-629-1614 (not toll-free)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F
…outside Canada and the USA:
If you have technical, return or repair questions, contact the dealer in the country
where you purchased your unit. To locate an Eagle dealer near you, visit our web
site or consult your telephone directory for listings.
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Accessory Ordering Information for all countries
To order Eagle accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact:
1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle
marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you
with these items.
To locate an Eagle dealer near you visit our web site or consult your telephone directory
for listings.
2) U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129
Call 1-800-324-0045 or visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.
3) Canadian customers can write:
Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or
fax 905-629-3118.
Shipping Information
If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement, you must first receive
a return authorization number from Customer Service. Products shipped without a return
authorization will not be accepted. When shipping, were commend you do the following:
1. Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit.
2. If you are sending a check for repair, please place your check in an envelopeand tape it to
the unit.
3. For proper testing, include a brief note with the product describing the problem. Be sure
to include your name, return shipping address and a day time telephone number. An
e-mail address is optional but useful.
4. Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during
shipping.
5. Write the Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the box underneath your
return address.
6. For your security, you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier.
Eagle does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit.
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