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DISTRESS Call Pr oc edur e
Do the following when a life endangering situation
arises on your vessel:
1. Hook off the handset.
2. Press the [POWER] switch in the hanger to turn on
the unit if it is not already on.
3. Open the DISTRESS button lid in the hanger and
press the [DISTRESS] button about three seconds
to show the following display, then release the
button.
Distress call
in progress
DISTRESS CALL
Nature:
UNDESIGNATED
Pos: 12:34
12˚34E123˚45N
5. When you receive the distress acknowledgement
call, you are automatically connected to CH16. Hook
off the handset if it is not already off hook. Press the
PTT switch and say:
a) MAYDAY three times.
b) This is [name of your vessel].
c) MAYDAY
d) This is [name of your vessel].
e) Position
f) Nature of Distress
g) Kind of assistance needed
h) Number of crew
i) Other info such as description of your vessel
j) Over.
4. The equipment displays “Wait for Ack Auto re-Xmit”
while waiting for acknowledgment of the distress call.
(Transmitting repeats with 3.5 to 4.5 minutes interval
until pressing [Cancel] key.
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General
Receiving Distress Alert from Other Ship
When the FM-2721 receives a distress alert from other vessel the LED (Red) lights and
the FM-2721 sounds the distress alarm.
1. Silence the alarm by pressing the [Cancel] key (or wait for two minutes).
2. Press the [Log] key to show the Sel. Log file menu.
3. Select Rcvd. DISTRESS, and then press the [Enter] key to view the contents of the
distress message.
4. Wait up to three minutes until the DIST ACK signal from a coast station is received.
5. Open the Rcvd. DISTRESS file again.
6. Be prepared to follow the instructions of the coast station.
If you do not receive the DIST ACK signal, follow the flow chart shown on the next page.
The DIST ACK by voice can be transmitted by you under certain conditions. Please
carefully read and follow the flow chart to determine whether you should transmit it or not.
When receiving a distress alert, the LCD display appears as shown right.
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx 16
Lat: 45.23 N
Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC
VOL:08 SQ:03
RCVD. DISTRESS
<Hand set on hook>
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
RCVD. DISTRESS
<Hand set off hook>
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Should I transmit DIST ACK by voice or not?
Distress alert received.
Press the [Cancel] key
to silence alarm.
Read DISTRESS message.
Acknowledge
received from coast station?
(Wait 3 mins.)
Yes
Press the [Cancel] key
to silence alarm.
Successively to
check receive
message contents.
Continue watch on
CH 16 until you hear
[SEELONCE FINI],
which means completion of distress communication.
(Follow instructions of
coast station.)
No
Is
your vessel
near vessel in
distress?
No
If you can assist the vessel
Yes
in distress, transmit
acknowledge by voice to
vessel in distress on CH 16.
1. Say "MAYDAY" ... Once
2. Say ID number of vessel in
distress ... 3 times
3. Say "This is" ... Once
4. Say ID number of your vessel
... 3 times
5. Say "Received MAYDAY" ... Once
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For the operator
CAUTION
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personal should work
inside the equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Turn off the power immediately if
waterleaks into the equipment or the
equip-ment is emmitting smoke or
fire.
Continued use of the equipment can
cause fire or electrical shock.
Any repair work must be done by a
licensed radio technician.
CAUTION
Handle the handset carefully.
Rough handling may affect its
watertight integrity.
Distances at which radiation levels of
100 and 10 W/m exist are given in the table.
Distance to
100 W/m point
2
22
Distance to
10 W/m point
Improper repair work can cause
electrical shock or fire.
0.12 m0.39 m
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For the installer
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment
unless totally familiar with
electrical circuits and
service manual.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
Do not install the equipment where it
may get wet from rain or water splash.
Water in the equipment can result in fire,
electrical shock or equipment damage.
WARNING
Be sure that the power supply is
compatible with the voltage rating of
the equipment.
Connection of an incorrect power supply
can cause fire or equipment damage. The
voltage rating of the equipment appears
on the label above the power connector.
CAUTION
Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock and
mutual interference.
Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass:
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-2721 Marine VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident that you will
enjoy many years of trouble-free operation with this fine piece of equipment.
For more than 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability
throughout the world. This dedication is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your equipment is designed and constructed to provide commercial grade performance and reliability, yet is affordable
for pleasure craft owners.
Please carefully read this manual and follow the recommended procedure for installation, operation and maintenance.
With proper care, your equipment should provide years of enjoyable and dependable communications.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.
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Features
25 W radiotelephone with control in palm
•
Intercom facility
•
Compact transceiver unit allows installation where
mode enables use of the radiotelephone on inland
waterways, also use with the class D DSC (ID
registrations required).
“Dual watch” monitors CH16 while watching on
•
another channel.
Extensive message storage
•
Conforms to the following regulations
•
European Standard EN 301 025 (VHF with Class D
•
DSC)
European Standard EN 300 698 (VHF used on
•
inland waterways)
ITU Radio Regulations Appendix 18: Table of
•
transmitting frequencies 156 – 174 MHz for stations
in the mobile service
ITU-T Recommendation E.161:
•
Arrangements of digits, letters and symbols on
telephones and other devices that can be used for
gaining access to a telephone network
IEC61162-1: Maritime navigation and
•
radiocommunication equipment and Systems –
Digital Interface Part 1: Single and multiple listeners
MSC/Circ.803: Participation of non-SOLAS ships in
•
the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
ITU-R Recommendation M.493-9: Digital selective-
•
calling system for use in maritime mobile service
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1. Installation
1.1 Mounting
Transceiver unit
Standard Steering
T ransceiver unit 0.95 m 0.65 m
The transceiver unit can be mounted on the overhead,
a desktop or on a bulkhead. Select the mounting
location considering the following:
•
It is recommended to install the equipment in the
cabin so as to avoid spray.
•
The equipment should be located as near to the
power source as possible, and as far apart as
possible from any devices that may cause
interference such as direction finders, navigation
receivers and other onboard electronics.
Handset and Bracket 2.05 m 1.40 m
Loudspeaker (option) 2.20 m 1.50 m
•
The cabinet of the equipment, especially the rear
panel, gets warm after a long transmission.
Therefore, provide some space around the unit to
allow for circulation of cooling air.
•
The unit can be mounted on the deck or a bulkhead.
The mounting location should be able to support the
weight of the unit.
•
If ne c e s sary, reinforce the mountin g location by
doubling plate.
•
Fasten the unit with four tapping screws (supplied).
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For bulkhead mounting, tighten upper tapping
•
screws (supplied) and washers so there is 5 mm
clearance between bottom of screw head and
240
bulkhead, and screw slots of the unit. Then fasten
upper screws and washers.
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74
140
200
4- 5 Fixing Hole
Tr ansceiver unit, top and side view
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Handset (Hanger)
The length of the hanger cable is 5 m (optional HS-2721/RB-2721B: 50 m), so locate the handset hanger within 5 m of
the transceiver unit.
(77)
65
208
57
22
12 Cable entrance hole
42
145+0.5
2- 4.5 Fixing hole
Remove six screws to remove the hanger cover, and fasten the hanger with two tapping screws (supplied) on the
desktop or bulkhead.
Note: The magnet inside the hanger may pull the screwdriver when mounting the hanger.
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Antenna Connection (option)
Provide a location as high and clear as possible, free from the influence of nearby antenna, rigging and masts.
However, any good quality antenna, complying with the following requirements, may be arranged locally. A high-gain
antenna is preferable. If you are not sure, consult with your dealer.
Frequency range: 155 MHz to 164 MHz
Impedance: 50 ohms
Polarization: Vertical
Input power: 25 W
Quality: Able to withstand marine environment
Any 50 ohm coaxial cable heavier than 5D-2V or RG58C/U may be used for the connection between the antenna and
the transceiver unit. Make sure to leave some slack in the cable loop behind the transceiver for service and
maintenance ease.
Lay the antenna, and then solder the M-type connector onto the cable end as shown on page 7.
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1.2Transceiver Connections
HS-2721
RB-2721A
ANT
Connect the optional antenna.
Ground
SPKR
Connect the
optional
loudspeaker.
ANT
SPKRREMOTE 1
Remote 1
Connect the handset bracket.
Transceiver Unit
FM-2721
REMOTE 2
CH70 RX ANT
Connect the optional CH70 RX antenna.
12 VDC
CH70
RX ANT
IEC61162-1(NMEA)
IEC61162-1 (NMEA)
Connect the navigator.
12VDC
Connect the power cable
(05S0388, option).
Ship's mains
Remote 2
Connect the optional handset bracket.
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Power Connection
Connect the power cable to the connector attached at the rear of the transceiver unit. The RED wire and the BLACK
wires, with inline fuses (10A), connect the transceiver unit to the ship’s 12 VDC power supply.
Note:The power cable supplied is 3 meters in length; however it could be shortened as much as possible to prevent
power loss.
Remote1, 2
Connect the 10P cable (supplied) here.
Ground ()
While special grounding is not generally required for VHF radiotelephones, it is a good practice to properly ground all
electronic equipment to the ship’s ground system. The FM-2721 can be connected to ground by attaching a wire to the
ground screw on the transceiver unit’s rear panel and then to the nearest ship’s ground connection point.
ANT
Connect the antenna cable (option) here. Use the optional antenna kit (RG-58/C/U cable).
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Lay the coaxial cable and attach an M-type plug (if necessary) to the cable as right.
1. Remove the sheath by 30 mm.
2. Bare 23 mm of the center conductor. Trim braided shield by 5 mm
and tin.
3. Slide coupling ring onto cable.
4. Screw the plug assembly on the cable.
5. Solder plug assembly to braided shield through solder holes.
Solder contact sleeve to conductor.
6. Screw coupling ring into plug assembly.
7. Screw the plug into the ANT connector at the rear of the main unit.
Sheath
Braided shield
Plug assembly
Coupling ring
30 mm
5 mm
Solder both
sides of hole.
2 mm
Insulator
Contact sleeve
Conductor
Cut conductor here.
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CH70 RX ANT
Connect the optional CH70 RX antenna kit. For detail, ask your dealer.
SPKR
Connect the optional loudspeaker here.
IEC61162-1 (NMEA)
Connects navigator here. The FM-2721 can input/output the following sentences in NMEA/IEC61162-1 format. Use
the 17JE-23090 connector (option) and interconnection cable type EV-SA7/0.16TAx2P (local supply).
(Input):
GLL: Latitude and longitude
•
RMC: Generic navigation information
•
GGA: GPA position, UTC
•
ZDA: UTC, day, month, and year
•
(Output):
TLL: Target data (Outputs the position data of the ship in distress to the navigation device, for example, plotter,
•
connected.)
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1.3Handset Connection
Take appropriate measures to ensure water does not leak through hole in bulkhead made for handset cable.
10P cable between the hanger and transceiver unit
10P cable (supplied, 5 m) should be fabricated as below.
BLU/
WHT
ORG/
WHT
YEL/
BLK
Push the appropriate switch down
to insert/pull out the cable.
Drain wire should be covered by
vinyl sheath, or soldered to the
shield in the cable to be grounded.
Not used cables: Cutt off.
Anticorrosive
Sheath
Drain wire
6
80
Connect to the appropriate
terminal block in the hanger.
Connect to the terminal block #16
in the hanger.
Cable Fablication
BRW RED ORG YEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
GRN BLU PPL WHT BLK Drain
BLK
WHT
(B)
(B)
GRN/
WHT
Terminal Block Arrangement
Pass the above cable through the entrance hole at the back of the hanger, and attach to the appropriate block.
Cover the hole with soft putty from the inside of the hanger.
Handset cable
Connect to the connector at the bottom of the hanger.
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2.Controls
2.1Controls, Indications, LEDs
LCD
Earpiece
Alarm
Alarm LED
Keys
PTT
Monitor
Loundspeaker
HANDSET HANGER
PTT Switch
Microphone
DISTRESS
button
POWER
switch
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Control, LED description
POWER switch (in hanger): Turns the system on/off.
DISTRESS button (in hanger): Sends the distress
alert when pressed more than three seconds.
Alarm LED: Lights when a DSC call is received.
(The alarm sounds also when a DSC call is received.)
[Call] key: Sends DSC call.
[Log] key: Displays received DSC call log.
[Cancel] key: Cancels last operation and returns to
previous display.
[File] key: Sends stored DSC call file.
] key: Adjusts selected item in upward direction,
[
volume and squelch up.
[Enter] key: Terminates keyboard input.
[SQ
alphanumeric selection on screen.
[ ] key: Adjusts selected item in downward direction,
volume and squelch down.
[SQ.auto ] key: (Long press)Turns automatic
squelch on/off; (Short press) shifts cursor right word on
alphanumeric selection screen.
[
] key: Adjusts squelch. Shifts cursor left ward on
] key: (Long press) Turns the loudspeaker on/off
[Scan] key: Starts/stops scanning. Press this key over
one second.
[H/L key]: Alternately selects transmitter output power
of 1 W or 25 W. Press this key over one second.
] key: Adjusts LCD contrast and panel backlighting.
[
Press this key over one second.
[Lock] key: Locks/unlocks keyboard. Press this key
over one second.
[IntC] key: Enables intercom between #1 and #2
handsets. Press this key over one second.
[Setup] key: Opens the Setup menu.
[CH /INT/USA] key: Selects international, USA or WX
(wheather) channel alternately. (System setting is
required.)
[Private] key: Selects private channel. (System setting
is required.)
[CH16] key: Immediately selects CH16.
Monitor loudspeaker: Monitors receive signal when
handset is on hook.
Earpiece: Receiver for the handset.
PTT switch: Press to talk; release to listen.
Microphone: Speak in to the microphone while
pressing the PTT switch.
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Indications
Off hook state
Channel Mode
(INTL, USA, WX,
ATIS* or PRIV)
Channel Display
(Simplex or Duplex)
Transmitter Power
(1W or 25W)
Tx (Transmit) or
Rx (Receive)
Scan (scanning) or
DW (Dual Watch)
Disappeared normally.
Loudspeaker volume
setting (MUTE appears
when loudspeaker is off.)
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
WatchVHF CH70
*: Only when ATIS ID is entered at the initial setting.
CH no.
Squelch Setting,
00-10 or At (auto)
DSC Display
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On hook state
Channel Mode
(INTL, USA, WX,
ATIS* or PRIV)
Rx (receive) and CH no.
Lat/lon, and UTC
(only when GPS is
connected. If not,
hyphen appeares.)
Loudspeaker volume
setting (MUTE appears
when loudspeaker is off.)
Channel Display
(SIMP or DUP)
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx 16
Lat: 45.23 N
Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC
VOL:08 SQ:03
WatchVHF CH70
*: Only when ATIS ID is entered at the initial setting.
Transmitter Power
(1W or 25W)
Squelch Setting,
00-10 or At (auto)
DSC Display
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3.VHF Telephone Operation
3.1Turning the P ower On/Off
To turn on the FM-2721 press the [POWER] switch in
the hanger. The illumination LED in the [POWER]
switch lights. Press the switch again to turn off the
power.
3.2Listening for Telephon y Cal l s
International rules require that all ships monitor channel
16 continuously.
1. Select channel 16 by press the [CH16] key. The
display shows “16”.
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx 16
Lat: 45.23 N
Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC
VOL:08 SQ:03
WatchVHF CH70
2. Adjust loudspeaker volume by pressing [ ] [ ] (three
sub-levels in a main level, see 3.7 Adjusting
Loudspeaker Volume).
3. (Manually) Set the squelch level with the [SQ
(“SQ:XX” on the LCD is displayed in reverse video)
and then press [
that noise is just silenced. (Automatically) Press the
[SQ.auto
next to “SQ”.
] key over one second. "At” appears
] or [ ] key. Adjust the squelch so
] key
3.3Adjusting the Dimmer, Contrast
1. Press the [] key over one second to show the
display for adjustment of dimmer.
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
Dimmer:03
WatchVHF CH70
VOL changes to Dimmer
Display in on hook condition
2. Press [
seconds.
(00 – 03, four levels).
3. Press the [
seconds after the dimmer setting to show the
display for adjustment of contrast.
4. Press [
Contrast indication will disappear five seconds later.
] or [ ] to adjust the dimmer within five
] key again over one second within five
] or [ ] key to adjust the contrast.
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3.4Selecting USA, INT, WX Channel
Setting channel 16
Press the [CH /INT/USA] key over three seconds to
show INTL, USA, WX or ATIS (for inland waterways) at
the top of the display. Mode sequence is depending on
the initial setting. Please ask your dealer. (Only the
international mode is available at the shipment.)
3.5Selecting Channel
Channels can be entered three ways: pressing the [CH]
] [ ] keys, direct numeric key input, and in case of
[
CH16 by pressing the [CH16] key.
1. Press the [CH /INT/USA] key to show INTL, USA,
WX or ATIS (depending on the initial setting) at the
top of the display. For private channel, press the
[Private] key over three seconds to show CH 1 to
255 (when ATIS is selected channel number is
prefixed with”R”), CH F, CH L, or CH P.
2. Press the [CH16] key.
3.6Adjusting Squelc h
The squelch can be adjusted automatically or manually.
Automatic squelch adjustment
Optimal squelch level is automatically set to mute the
background noise level.
Press the [SQ.auto
automatic squelch on or off. “SQ:At” appears on the
display when the automatic squelch is active.
Manual squelch adjustment
1. Press the [SQ ] to show the display “SQ:XX (XX=
current setting rate)” in reverse video.
] key over one second to turn
Using [CH], [ ] [ ] keys
2. Press the [CH/INT/USA] key.
3. Operate [
enter channel number with numeric keys. (Private
channels must be selected beforehand. Please ask
your dealer.)
] or [ ] until desired channel appears, or
Direct input
2. Press the numeric key to enter the channel.
2. Press [
squelch is in use the indication “At” changes to a
figure.)
The squelch setting is shown next to the indication
“SQ.”
] or [ ] to adjust squelch. (If automatic
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3.7Adjusting Loudspeaker
Volume
The loudspeaker can be adjusted by pressing [ ] or [ ]
adjust volume. The setting range is 00-10, with three
sub-levels between each main levels. Each pressing of
[
] or [ ] key changes the volume, however the volume
indication changes only when reaching a next whole
number. For example, if the current volume setting is
main level 01, you would need to press the [up] key
three times to reach main level 02.
manual.
2. To change the transmitter power, press the [H/L] key
over one second to show 1W or 25W on the display.
3.10 Receiving a Telephone Call
When a call arrives your call name is heard in the
loudspeaker.
1. Hook off the handset.
Note: Only Remote 1 is available.
3.8Muting the Loudspeaker
1. The handset automatically mutes the loudspeaker
when the PTT switch is pressed, provided the
speaker is active, and then reactivates the
loudspeaker when the PTT switch is released.
2. To mute the loudspeaker, press the [
second to show “OFF” next to indication “VOL”.
Repeat the procedure to activate the loudspeaker.
] key over one
3.9Setting T ransmitter Power
1. You can control the transmitter power level at the
handset, which can be set to either 1 W or 25 W.
Low and high power are shown on the display as 1 W
and 25W. Note that some channels are program med
to operate at 1W only. See the list at the back of this
2. Press the PTT switch on the handset.
3. To answer the call say
a) The name of the calling station
b) Your station name
c) Suggested channel number
d) Over.
Example: Voyager, This is FURUNO, Channel 06,
Over
4. Release the PTT switch.
5. Switch to channel agreed upon and communicate.
For close-range communication use 1 W transmitter
power.
6. Press the PTT switch to talk: release it to listen. If
you are using a simplex channel (Tx and Rx
frequencies are the same) say “over” every time you
have finished talking
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3.11 Making a Telephone Call
3.12 Dual Watch (exce pt ATIS mode)
1. Select channel 16 or another channel specified or
agreed upon.
2. Hook off the handset.
3. Press the PTT switch and say
a) Called station name 3 times
b) This is [your station name] 3 times
c) Over
Example: Voyager, Voyager, Voyager. This is
FURUNO, FURUNO, FURUNO, Over.
4. Release the PTT switch to listen.
5. When answered, confirm channel to use and switch
to that channel.
6. Press the PTT switch to talk: release it to listen. Say
“over” every time you have finished talking.
Note: For ATIS mode, the ATIS ID signal is transmitted
when the PTT switch is released. While the ATIS ID
The dual watch mode allows you to monitor CH16 and
another channel. To activate the Dual Watch set the
squelch and then do the following:
1. Select a channel.
2. Press the [DW] key over one second.
“DW”, “16” and the working channel selected appear on
the display and scanning begins. If a signal is present
on CH16 the receiver locks on CH16 and ignores other
channels. After the signal has gone, the receiver stays
on CH16 until the signal goes away, and then reverts to
the Dual Watch mode.
To escape from the Dual Watch mode, press any key
except [Enter], [
signal is being transmitted, you cannot
communicate (by pressing the PTT switch).
Communicate after “Rx” appears on the display.
Press the [Scan] key over one second to start the
scanning.
Scanning can be stopped with the any key without
[Lock] key.
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3.14 Intercom
3.15 Keyboard Lock
The intercom facility enables communication between
two handsets on board your ship.
Press the [IntC] key over one second to turn the
1.
intercom on. The indication Intercom appears at the
bottom of the display when the intercom facility is
on.
Display in off hook
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
Intercom
INTERCOM On
Hook off the handset (if it is not already off), and talk
2.
Display in on hook
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx 16
Lat: 45.23 N
Lon:121.88 E
Time:10:57UTC
VOL:08 SQ:03
Intercom
into the microphone to call other handset.
Some keys can be locked to avoid accidental channel
changes during telephone operation. When the
keyboard is locked the only functions which can be
operated are [CH16] and [DISTRESS] keys.
To lock or unlock the keyboard press the [Lock] key
over one second.
To turn off the intercom, hook on the handset.
3.
If no one answers, press the [Cancel] key to quite
the intercom function.
Note: Intercom cannot be used at Remote 2 when
Remote 1 is off hook, however the reverse condition is
possible. (Remote 2 becomes available when Remote 1
is on hooked.)
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4. DSC Operation
This chapter shows you how to set up and send DSC
calls. For each type of call the display shows the
message “XXX call in progress” (XXX = name of call)
while the call is being sent. If, when preparing a DSC
call, no data is entered for five seconds, the equipment
reverts to standby.
4.1Distress Call
Do the following when a life endangering situation
arises on your vessel:
1. Press the [POWER] switch in the hanger to turn on
the unit if it is not already on.
2. Hook off the handset.
3. Open the DISTRESS button lid and press the
[DISTRESS] button over four seconds. The
equipment sets up as follows:
a) Alert sounds.
Distress
button
pressed!!
Nature:
UNDESIGNATED
KEEP PRESSED
FOR 3SEC.
After 3 seconds
Distress call
in progress
Nature:
UNDESIGNATED
Position:12:34
12.34.E123.45N
(Example of transmitting display)
The equipment then sets up as follows:
f) The display shows type of call (distress), nature of
distress, your position in latitude and longitude and
time.
g) All keys are not operative.
b) Distress LED flashes.
c) Speaker is turned on.
d) CH70 is selected.
e) High power (25 W) is selected.
Continue pressing the button until the display looks
something like the sequence in right column.
4. After the distress call is transmitted the alert sound
stops, CH70 and high power are selected. The
display then shows the message “Waiting for
acknowledge,” meaning your station is awaiting
acknowledgement of your distress call from a coast
station. The time to wait is randomly set, from 3.5 to
4.5 minutes.
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Do nothing until you receive the distress
acknowledge call. If the call is not acknowledged,
this sequence is repeated. The distress call can be
canceled by using the [Cancel] key.
4.2Distress Call by [Call] Key
This method of sending the distress call allows you to
specify nature of distress.
Wait for ack.
Auto re-Xmit
DISTRESS CALL
Nature:
UNDESIGNATED
Pos. :12:34
12˚34E123˚45N
5. When you receive a distress acknowledge call from
a coast station the alarm beeps.
6. Hook off the handset if it is not already off hook.
Press the PTT switch and say:
h) MAYDAY three times.
i) This is [name of your vessel].
j) MAYDAY
k) This is [name of your vessel].
l) Position
m) Nature of DISTRESS
n) Kind of assistance needed
o) Number of crew
p) Other info such as description of your vessel
q) Over.
1. Press the [Call] key to show the Call type menu.
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
2. Press [ ] to select DISTRESS CALL and press the
[Enter] key to open the Send message menu.
3. Confirm that “Nature” is selected, and then press the
[Enter] key to open the Nature of dist. menu.
Natur of dist.
UNDESIGNATED
FIRE
FLOODING
COLLISION
GROUNDING
LISTING
Operate [ ] or [ ] to select
nature of distress.
Natur of dist.
LISTING
SINKING
DISABLE
ABANDONING
PIRACY
MAN OVERBOARD
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4. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select appropriate
nature of distress among Undesignated, Fire,
Flooding, Collision,
Grounding, Listing, Sinking, Abandoning, Piracy,
and Man Overboard.
5. Press the [Enter] key to send the distress call.
6. Follow from step 4 in “Distress Call by DISTRESS
Button” on page 19.
4.3Sending DSC Call to a Ship
Manual input
Key in Ship ID with the numeric keys and press the
[Enter] key.
Send message
Call type:
SHIP CALL
Ship ID:
Com channel:
06
Manual entry
To send a DSC call to a ship to propose a working
channel, do the following:
1. Press the [Call] key to display the Call type menu.
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to choose SHIP CALL and press the
[Enter] key to open the Send message menu..
3. Enter the Ship ID and press the [Enter] key. Ship ID
(9 digits) may be entered manually with the numeric
keys or automatically through the Addr. Sel. file.
(Registration of ID required for automatic input. See
“4.10 Storing IDs” on page 29.)
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to
select the recorded name which you desire and press
the [Enter] key.
Addr. sel.
01:FURUNOMARU
02:FRIEND NO.2
03:FRIEND NO.3
Automatic entry through Addr. sel. file
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4. Press the [Enter] key to open the Com channel
menu.
Com channel
06 73 No INFO
08 69
10 67 MANUAL
13 77
09 15 CH Busy
72 17
NO INFO: Receiving station
sets channel.
MANUAL: Enter channel
with numeric key.
"CH BUSY" means the selected
channel is busy now.
5. Select the communication channel with [ ] [ ] key.
To send a DSC call to a coast station, do the following:
1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
2. Confirm that the cursor is selecting COAST CALL.
3. Press the [Enter] key to open the Send message
menu.
4. Enter the Coast ID and press the [Enter] key. Coast
ID (7 digits) may be entered manually with the
numeric keys or automatically through the Addr. sel.
File. (Registration of ID required for automatic input.
See “4.10 Storing IDs”.)
Send message
Call type:
COAST CALL
Coast ID:
00
After transmitting a ship’s call, FM-2721 goes to the
waiting condition, and then the following message may
occur.
Rcvd message able ack: You can communicate.
Rcvd message unable ack: Receiving station cannot
communicate now. Other suggestion may be sent.
No response: Your call is deleted.
Manual entry
Addr. Sel.
01:TOKYO COAST
02:KOBE COAST
03:
Automatic entry from Addr. sel. file
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Manual input
Key in Coast ID with the numeric keys and press the
[Enter] key.
4.5Sending PSTN Call to a Shore
Station
To connect to a office or home via a PSTN (Public
Automatic input
Press the [File] key to show the “Addr. Sel.” file. Scroll
the display with [
] or [ ] to select the registered coast
station name which you desire and press the [Enter]
key.
Send message
Call type:
COAST CALL
Coast ID:
001234567
5. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
Switched Telephone Network), do the following:
1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
2. Scroll the display with [ ] to choose PSTN CALL and
press the [Enter] key to open the Send message
menu.
3. Enter the Coast ID and press the [Enter] key. Coast
ID (7 digits) may be entered manually with the
numeric keys or automatically through the Addr. Sel.
file. (Registration of ID required for automatic input.
See “4.10 Storing IDs”.)
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Send message
Call type:
PSTN CALL
Coast ID:
00
Send message
Call type:
PSTN CALL
Coast ID:
00
Tel No.:
Manual entry
Addr. sel.
01:TOKYO COAST
02:KOBE COAST
03:
Automatic entry from Addr. sel. file
Manual input
Key in Coast ID with the numeric keys and press the
[Enter] key.
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to
select the registered coast name which you desire and
press the [Enter] key.
4. Confirm that Tel No: is selected..
5. Enter the Telephone No. and press the [Enter] key.
Telephone number may be entered manually with
Manual entry
Tel. No. sel.
01:FURUNO
OFFICE
02:HOME
03:Dealer
Automatic entry through Tel. No. sel. file
Manual input
Key in telephone number with the numeric keys and
press the [Enter] key.
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Use [ ] or [ ] to select registered
name which you desire and press the [Enter] key.
the numeric keys or automatically through the Tel.
No. sel. file. (Registration of telephone number
required for automatic input. See “4.11 Storing
Telephone Numbers.)
6. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
“PSTN in progress” “Waiting for acknowledgement”
appears on the screen, and then you can make
telephone call via coast station.
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4.6Sending a Group DSC Call
To send a group DSC call, do the following:
1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
Send message
Call type:
GROUP CALL
Groupe ID:
0
0
Com channel:
06
Manual entry
Addr. sel.
01:GROUP1
02:GROUP2
2. Scroll the display with [ ] and [ ] to choose GROUP
CALL and press the [Enter] key.
3. Enter the Group ID (8 digits) and press the [Enter]
key. Group ID can be entered manually through the
keyboard or automatically by using the Addr. Sel. file.
(Registration of ID required for automatic input. See
“4.10 Storing IDs.)
03:GROUP3
Automatic entry through Addr. sel. file
Manual input
Key in Group ID with the numeric keys and press the
[Enter] key.
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to
select group call adress which you desire and press the
[Enter] key.
4. Press the [
] key to open the screen for entry of
Communications channel and press the [Enter] key.
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Com channel
06 73 No INFO
08 69
10 67 MANUAL
13 77
09 15 CH Busy
72 17
4.7Sending an All Ships Call
When an urgent but not life threatening situation arises
on your ship, for example, engine trouble, send an all
ships call to request assistance.
NO INFO: Receiving station
sets channel.
MANUAL: Enter channel
with numeric key.
"CH BUSY" means the selected
channel is busy now.
5. Select communication channel with the [ ] or [ ] key ,
and press the [Enter] key.
6. Confirm that “CH Busy” disappear.
Send message
Call type:
GROUP CALL
Ship ID:
02345678
Com channel:
06
7. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
The following display appears with designated
channel. You can communicate with your group ships.
1. Press the [Call] key to open the Call type menu.
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
2. Use [ ] and [ ] to choose ALL SHIPS CALL and
press the [Enter] key.
3. Confirm that the cursor is selecting “Priority”. If not,
press [
to open the screen for selection of Priority.
4. Select URGENCY or SAFETY as appropriate and
press the [Enter] key.
5. The Com channel menu appears. Press the [
entry of Communications channel.
] [ ] to choose Priority. Press the [Enter] key
] for
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
06
VOL:03 SQ:At
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Com channel
16 71 No INFO
12 74
14 69 MANUAL
11 79
13 80 CH Busy
68
NO INFO: Receiving station
sets channel.
MANUAL: Enter channel
with numeric key.
"CH BUSY" means the selected
channel is busy now.
If you don’t want to communicate with other party,
press the [ ] key to select “DEL” and then press the
6. Press the [Enter] key.
Send message
Call type:
ALL SHIPS CALL
Priority:
SAFETY
Com channel:
12
7. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
4.8Receiving DSC Calls
When your FM-2721 receives the DSC call, follow the
steps shown below.
1. Confirm the message on the screen.
The stand-by display is restored if the handset is not
picked within two minutes of receiving a DSC call.
[Enter] key. However, the party is still waiting for your
acknowledgment.
4. Select ABLE and press the [Enter] key.
Note: When selecting “UNABLE”, you can select
channel in available and transmit individual call.
5. Press the [Call] key to send acknowledgement.
6. Start communications with designated channel.
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4.9Manual Entry of Position and Time
Position and time data are required when sending a
distress alert call, either automatically by a navigation
device or manually through the keyboard. If there is no
navigation device or the navigation device fails enter
position and time manually as follows:
5. Press the [
] key to clear digits. Each pressing
crears a digit from the right.
Position
Input:MANUAL
Lat : ˚
Lon :123˚45 E
Time:12:34UTC
Unable rcv.
new data.
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
Setup menu
Message entry
Adrr.entry
Tel.NO. entry
Position
Test
System
2. Select “Position” and press the [Enter] key.
Position
INPUT:AUTO
Lat : 12˚34 N
Lon :123˚45 E
Time:12:34UTC
Now receiving
new data.
(when IEC61162-1 data inputting)
3. Press the [Enter] key to display as follows.
Pos. input
AUTO
MANUAL
4. Press the [ ] key to select MANUAL and [Enter] key.
6. Key in latitude with the numeric keys. Use [ ] to
switch from North latitude to South latitude and vice
versa.
7. Press the [Enter] key.
The cursor moves to Lon.
Position
Input:MANUAL
Lat : 12˚ 34 N
Lon : ˚
Time:12:34UTC
Unable rcv.
new data.
8. Key in longitude with the numeric keys same as
latitude entering. Use [] to switch from East to West
longitude and vice versa. Press the [Enter] key. The
cursor moves to Time.
Position
Input:MANUAL
Lat : 12˚ 34 N
Lon :123˚ 45 E
Time: : UTC
Unable rcv.
new data.
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9. Enter UTC time with the numeric keys same as
latitude entering and press the [Enter] key. The
display shows position and time.
10. Press the [Enter] key.
03:Addr.entry
03:
Station type:
SHIP
Address:
4.10 Storing IDs
You may store often-used coast, group and ship IDs,
and recall them on the screen (with the [File] key) when
preparing a DSC call. (Max. storage: 25 IDs)
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
Setup menu
Message entry
Adrr.entry
Tel.NO. entry
Position
Test
System
2. Select Addr. entry and press the [Enter] key.
Addr.entry
01:FURUNOMARU
02:FRIEND
SHIP
03:
3. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select empty
number and press the [Enter] key. For example,
select 03. The display then looks something like the
one below.
4. Enter file name (max. 20 characters) with the
alphanumeric keys and press the [Enter] key. For
entry of alphabet or symbol.
Every pressing of [1] key changes the symbol mark.
The symbol mark sequence is as shown below.
1. ' - :
#*/ &
To enter FURUNO as the name, for example, do the
following.
a) Press the [3 (DW, DEF) ] key four times to enter “F”.
b) Press the [ ] to move the cursor to the next column.
c) Press the [8 (TUV)] key three times to enter “U”.
d) Repeat the above steps to complete the entering
“FURUNO”.
If you make a mistake, press the [ ] to return to the
previous column.
5. Press the [Enter] key.
6. Press the [Enter] key to open the window for
selection of station type.
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Station type
COAST
SHIP
GROUP
2. Press [ ] to select Tel. NO. entry and press the
[Enter] key.
TEl. No. Entry
01:FURUNO
OFFICE
02:HOME
7. Select station type desired and press the [Enter] key.
For example, select COAST.
03:Addr.entry
03:FURUNO
Station type:
COAST
Address:
00
8. Enter ID number (Group ID, 8 digits; Coast ID, 7
digits, Ship ID, 9 digits) and press the [Enter] key.
9. Press the [Cancel] key several time to return.
4.11 Storing T elephone Numbers
Often-used telephone numbers can be stored, and
display them on the screen (with the [File] key) when
preparing a DSC call. (Max. storage: 25 numbers)
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
03:
3. Press the [ ] or [ ] to select vacant number and
press the [Enter] key.
Tel. No.entry
03:
Tel No.:
4. Enter file name (Max. 20 characters) with the
alphanumeric keys and press the [Enter] key.
Tel. No. entry
03:FURUNO
Tel No.:
Setup menu
Message entry
Addr.entry
Tel.NO. entry
Position
Test
System
5. Enter telephone number with the numeric keys and
press the [Enter] key. (Max. 16 characters)
For the entering of hyphen, press the [ ].
6. Press the [Cancel] key to escape.
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4.12 Storing Messages
You previously learned how to send various DSC calls.
In this section you will learn how to prepare, store and
send DSC file messages. (Max. storage: 25 messages)
4. Enter the message name with alphanumeric keys
] []keys for cursor movement) and press the
([
[Enter] key. For example, enter “ABC”.
5. Confirm that call type is selected and press the
[Enter] key to open the call type menu.
Preparing and storing DSC messages
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
Setup menu
Message entry
Addr.entry
Tel.NO. entry
Position
Test
System
2. Select Message entry and press the [Enter] key.
Message entry
01:FURUNO
JAPAN
02:FURUNO
SPAIN
03:FURUNO
3. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select vacant
number and press the [Enter] key. For example,
select 12.
Mess. entry
12:
Call type
COAST CALL
SHIP CALL
PSTN CALL
GROUP CALL
ALL SHIPS CALL
DISTRESS CALL
6. Select the call type and press the [Enter] key. For
example, select SHIP CALL.
7. Enter the ship ID. Ship ID (9 digits) may be entered
manually with the numeric keys or automatically
through the Ship ID log. (Registration of ID required
for automatic input. See “4.10 Storing IDs”)
Call type:
SHIP CALL
Ship ID:
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Mess. entry
12:ABC
Call type:
SHIP CALL
Ship ID:
Manual entry
Sel. ship ID
01:FURUNOMARU
02:FRIEND
SHIP
03:
Automatic entry through Sel. Ship ID
Manual input
Key in Ship ID with the numer ic keys and press the [Enter] key.
Automatic input
Press the [File] key. Scroll the display with [ ] or [ ] to select the
message name desired and press t he [Enter] key.
8. Confirm that Com channel is selected, and then
press the [Enter] key.
Com channel
06 73 No INFO
08 69
10 67 MANUAL
13 77
09 15 CH Busy
72 17
NO INFO: No information
MANUAL: Enter channel
with numeric key.
"CH BUSY" means the selected
channel is busy now.
9. Select channel by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and press
the [Enter] key.
10. Press the [Cancel] key several times to return.
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Sending stored messages
Selection by cursor
1. Press the [File] key to open the file menu.
2. Select file and press the [Enter] key.
3. Press the [Call] key to send the call.
4.13 Message Log
The message log stores 50 each of the latest received
routine messages (other than Distress), received
distress messages, and transmitted messages, each
type in its own memory. When a message log memory
becomes full the oldest message in that memory is
automatically erased to make room for the latest. The
log file with the message of “
unread or unacknowledged Rx messages,
unacknowledged Tx messages and unread distress
messages.
The messages are saved to correspond logs as follows.
•RCVD. (Received) ORDINARY:
All ships (Urgency, Safety), Individual (Urgency, Safety,
Routine), Group (Routine)
3. Select the message to view by using the [ ] or [ ]
key or entering message number with the numeric
5. T o delete the message, press the [ ] to select DEL,
and then press the [Enter] key.
6. To resend (or answer) the message, confirm that
the cursor is selecting RESEND (or ANSWER) and
then press the [Enter] key followed by the [Call] key.
The message of ANSWER changes to RESEND if
there is no operation within 4 minutes and 30
seconds.
7. When the
means that there are more messages. (
the end of message.)
8. To escape from the log, press the [Cancel] key
several times.
appears at the bottom of the display, it
is means
keys. Unread messages are marked with
4. Press the [Enter] key to display the message. The
example below shows a received ordinary message.
.
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5.Maintenance
The FM-2721 is designed to provide years of troublefree operation. It is, however, recommended to inspect
and maintain the following points to minimize the
possibility of equipment failure and assure optimum
performance. Be sure to disconnect the power cable at
the fuse holders before performing any maintenance
work.
5.1Antenna Check
Since the antenna is exposed to direct sunlight and salt
water spray, it is subject to corrosion or salt water
immersion at the antenna base. Physical damage, such
as a crack, may occur under heavy ship’s vibration. If
cracks or water immersion is found, contact FURUNO
dealer for servicing.
5.2 Cleaning of Transceiver, Handset
5.3Fuse Replacement
A 10A fuse in the snap-in fuse holder on the power
cable protects the equipment from reverse polarity and
equipment fault. If the fuse has blown, first find the
cause of the problem before replacing it. Use only a
10A fuse; use of other fuses will damage the equipment
and void the warranty.
CAUTION
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
equipment damage and void the warranty.
5.4Battery Check
Keep the transceiver and handset clean and dry at all
times. Dust or loose dirt accumulated on them should
be wiped off with a soft, dry cloth. Never use plastic
solvents, such as thinner or acetone for cleaning; they
may dissolve paint and markings.
Check all connectors for corrosion. If corroded, clean
the contact and re-tighten securely.
The FM-2721 operates normally at any voltage between
10.8 and 15.6 VDC. If the battery voltage is out of
ratings, check the battery liquid and the charging
system of your boat. Check also rust or corrosion at the
battery terminals and the ship’s mains switch-board for
poor contact.
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6.Troubleshooting
6.1Easy T roubleshooting
Most VHF troubles are caused not by the transceiver itself but by the ANT/feeder or power supply system. The list
below provides simple troubleshooting that can be done by the operator. DO NOT ATTEMPT T O CHECK INS IDE THE
EQUIPMENT. CARELESS HANDLING MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER.
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
[POWER] switch pressed but
power does not come on.
(Continued on next page)
Power is off at the mains
switchboard.
Power lead on battery is loose or
disconnected.
Battery is flat.Check battery electrolyte, charging
Fuse has blown.
Turns mains switch on.
Secure connector firmly and check
connections to battery.
system, etc.
Check mains voltage and polarity and
then replace the fuse (10A).
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(Continued from previous page)
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
Squelch setting too high.Lower squelch.LCD looks normal but no sound.
Loudspeaker volume too low.Raise loudspeaker.
Noise but no or poor signal
reception.
TX symbol appears but no or
low output power.
ANT connector (on transceiver
unit) is loose or disconnected.
Antenna has broken.Replace antenna.
Antenna cable is damaged or
immersed in water.
Radio barrier (large vessel,
crane, etc.) in the signal path.
Transmitter is too far away or
transmitting in low power.
See items of “Noise but no or
poor signal reception.”
Power setting is “LOW” (1 W)Press the [H/L] key over one second
Fasten ANT connector tightly.
Lay new cable (50 ohm coaxial
cable).
Line-of-sight is a rule of VHF
communications. Wait until barrier no
longer exists or you are within
transmitting range of transmitter.
to display 25 W. Some channels are
programmed to operate at 1 W only.
See the list at the back o f this man ual.
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6.2Diagnostics
A diagnostic test facility checks the equipment for proper operation.
1. Press the [Setup] key to display the Setup menu.
Setup menu
Message entry
Addr.entry
Tel.NO. entry
Position
Test
System
2. Select Test and press the [Enter] key twice.
The test results appear as below.
Daily test
FSK Loop
Check: OK!
Results displayed as OK
or NG (No Good)
3. To quit the diagnostic test, press the [Cancel] key several times.
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6.3Self check Messages
The display shows the following messages to alert to possible equipment trouble.
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
PLL unlock
PLL unlock
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
Not read log
Massage not yet read
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
Remote
Remote Error (Handset Priority)
INTL SIMP 25W
Rx
SCAN
16
VOL:08 SQ:03
EPFS Error
Position Error
Press the [Cancel] key,
and "Update pos.!!" replaces
"EPFS Error."
Then, enter position manually.
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6.4Menu T ree
[Setup] key
Message entry
Addr. entry
Tel. No. entry
Position
Test
System
MMSI
Key click
Auto revert (ON/OFF)
Program ver.
(FM-2721:05502031XX, HS-2721:05502041XX)
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Appendix
How to fabricate the cable for optional connector 17JE-23250-02/17JE-23090-02
When connecting the optional handset for REMOTE2 and/or navigational equipment to port IEC 61162-1 (NMEA),
optional connector 17JE-23250-02 (for handset)/17JE-23090-02 (for NMEA) and appropriate cable are required.
Fabricate them as below.
1. Remove the vinyl sheath.
2. Unravel and cut the aluminum tape at appropriate
location.
45
Vinyl sheath
Fabrication of 05S0308 (for REMOTE2)
Aluminum tape
10
Twist and trim the drain.
Remove the vinyl sheath by 45 mm.
3
Remove the aluminum tape by 10 mm,
and the sheath of the cores by 3 mm.
3. Wrap copper tape around sheath once.
4. Fold back aluminum tape onto copper tape.
5. Continue wrapping copper tape around cable.
6. Remove insulator of all cores for about 4 mm, and
presolder the tip of each wire.
7. Solder the cores to the connector pins referring to the
schematic diagram at back of the operator’s manual.
8. Assemble the connector.
Supplied rubber tube is not used.
Aluminum tape
and copper tape
Cable clamp
Cable
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VHF Channel Frequencies (Marine an d I nl and w aterw ays)
International & Inland waterways Channels:
CH Ship TxShip RxRemarks
01156.050160.650
02156.100160.700
03156.150160.750
04156.200160.800
05156.250160.850
06156.300156.300(Inland waterways) 1 W only
07156.350160.950
08156.400156.400(Inland waterways) 1 W only
09156.450156.450
10156.500156.500(Inland waterways) 1 W only
11156.550156.550(Inland waterways) 1 W only
12156.600156.600(Inland waterways) 1 W only
13156.650156.650(Inland waterways) 1 W only
14156.700156.700(Inland waterways) 1 W only
CH Ship TxShip RxRemarks
15156.750156.7501 W only*
16156.800156.800
17156.850156.8501 W only*
18156.900161.500
19156.950161.550
20157.000161.600
21157.050161.650
22157.100161.700
23157.150161.750
24157.200161.800
25157.250161.850
26157.300161.900
27157.350161.950
28157.400162.000
*: Both International and Inland waterways
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International & Inland waterways Channels (cont.):
CH Ship TxShip RxRemarks
60156.025160.625
61156.075160.675
62156.125160.725
63156.175160.775
64156.225160.825
65156.275160.875
66156.325160.925
67156.375156.375
68156.425156.425
69156.475156.475
71156.575156.575(Inland waterways) 1 W only
72156.625156.625(Inland waterways) 1 W only
73156.675156.675
CH Ship TxShip RxRemarks
74156.725156.725(Inland waterways) 1 W only
77156.875156.875(Inland waterways) 1 W only
78156.925161.525
79156.975161.575
80157.025161.625
81157.075161.675
82157.125161.725
83157.175161.775
84157.225161.825
85157.275161.875
86157.325161.925
87157.375157.375
88157.425157.425
# Transmitting is disabled.
* 1 W only
“ 1 watt initially. Can be switched to high power (25 W) while [H/L] key is pressed.
‘ These channels are not for use by the general public in US waters.
Note: CH16 is used in all USA coastal areas to call the Coast Guard and for general vessel calling. In certain high traffic
areas, CH09 is also used as the Hailing Frequency. Please check with your local Coast Guard.
(Transmitting is disabled when WX0 - WX9 is displayed.)
CAUTION: Operation on channels not designated for use by your classification of craft or on International Channels
within US territorial waters is a violation of FCC Rules and Regulations and may result in severe penalties.
The FM-2721 fully complies with the requirements for international maritime VHF radio service. It is intended to be
used by a person who holds a valid radio operator’s license and station call sign.Below are some important rules,
regulations and manners for operating the equipment.
Whenever the radio is turned on, keep watch on CH16 for distress or calling message.
•
Distress communications have absolute priority. If you hear MAYDAY, talk only if you can help, and be prepared to
•
offer assistance or relay the distress message.
Use appropriate channels.
•
Listen before transmitting to avoid interfering with other communications.
•
The ship Radiotelephone Station Licensee is responsible for recording in a communication log all contacts made
•
over the telephone and watch period on CH16. All distress, emergency and safety messages must be recorded in
detail. Entries must show boat’s name, call sign, watch start/stop times, and operator’s signature. Use 24-hour
notation to record time.
Radio waves are public property. Keep all communications as brief and clear as possible.
•
Declare ID or call sign at the beginning and end of each communication.
•
Do not divulge contents of communications nor use them for private benefit without permission. (This does not
•
apply to distress communication.)
Be aware that many people are listening. Do not use indecent or profane language.
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Communication Dista nce
The FM-2721 operates on the VHF band assigned for maritime mobile stations.
The VHF radio wave, unlike LF or HF, propagates like a light ray. Thus communication is only available with another
VHF antenna which is above the horizon. This is called line-of-sight.
Even if a clear line-of-sight condition exists, the radio wave is attenuated along the signal path. The communication
distance is limited also by transmitter power, antenna efficiency and receiver sensitivity.
The average communication range, using 25 W marine VHF, is 10 to 15 nm for ship-to-ship and 20 to 30 nm for
ship-to-shore.
Note that an obstruction in the signal path, such as a large ship, crane, building or mountain, can destroy VHF
communications even for a short distance.
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SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-2721
1. GENERAL
Number of Channels INLAND WATERWAYS (ATIS): 55
INTL: 55
USA: 55
Weather: 10
Private: 20
Communication System Semi-duplex & Simplex
Class of Emission G3E (Voice), G2B (DSC)
2. TRANSMITTER
Frequency Range: 155.000 to 161.475MHz
Output Power: 25W max., 1W at power reduction
Frequency Deviation: ±5 kHz max.
Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms
AF Response: 6 dB/oct. +1dB/-3dB, Pre-emphasis
Spurious Emission: St-by: less than 2 nW
Transmit: less than 0.25 µW
3. RECEIVER
Frequency Range: 155.000 to 166.075MHz
Intermediate Frequency: 1st. 45.1 MHz, 2nd. 455 kHz
Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms
Sensitivity: Less than +6dBµV (20dB SINAD)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70dB or more
Spurious Response: 70dB or more
Audio Output: Handset speaker: 0.5 W into 8 ohms
Ear-speaker: 1.5 mW into 150 ohms
Receiving Frequency 156.525 MHz
Sensitivity (Input level SER=10
Conducted Spurious Emission: Less than 2 nW
7. POWER SUPPLY
Main Unit 12 VDC (-10%, +30%): 2 A,
Max. 6 A at 25W transmit
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
Ambient Temperature -15°C to +55°C
Relative Humidity 93%±3% at 40°C
Vibration ±1 mm ±10%, 2(5) to 13.2 Hz,
(IEC60945) Maximum acceleration 10 m/s
Water proofing Transceiver Unit: IPX0
Handset & Hanger: IPX5
9. COATING COLOR
Transceiver Unit N3.0
Handset & Hanger N3.0
-2
or less
-2
): less than 0 dBµV
2
, 12.5/50 Hz
SP - 1
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