Furuno FM-8800D, FM-8800S User Manual

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VHF RADIOTELEPHONE

FM-8800D/8800S

9-52 Ashihara-cho,

Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN

Telephone :		0798-65-2111
Fax	:	0798-65-4200

Printed in Japan

Pub. No. OME-56420

( TATA ) FM-8800D/S

The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free.

FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer

FIRST EDITION : SEP. 2004

E : DEC. 01, 2006

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CANCELING DISTRESS ALERT

If less than three seconds has elapsed since the [DISTRESS] key was pressed, the distress alert may be canceled by pressing the [CANCEL] key. Otherwise, do the following:

1.Switch off equipment immediately.

2.Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16.

3.Transmit message to “All Stations” giving your vessel's name, callsign and DSC number to cancel the distress alert.

Example message:

All Stations, All Stations, All Stations

This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN,

DSC NUMBER, POSITION.

Cancel my distress alert of DATE, TIME, UTC.

=Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN. DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Do not approach the antenna closer than 0.9 m (MPE by FCC) when it is transmitting.

The antenna emits radio waves which can be harmful to the human body.

	RF power density	Distance	Description
	on antenna aperture		required by
	100 W/m 2	0.11 m	IEC 60945
FM-8800S
FM-8800S	10 W/m2	0.33 m	IEC 60945
	2 W/m 2	0.9 m	MPE by FCC
	100 W/m 2	0.11 m	IEC 60945
FM-8800D	10 W/m2	0.33 m	IEC 60945
	2 W/m 2	0.9 m	MPE by FCC

(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.

Do not place liquid-filled containers on the top of the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.

WARNING

Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

Keep heater away from equipment.

Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock.

Any repair work must be done by a licensed radio technician.

Improper repair work can cause electrical shock or fire.

CAUTION

Do not touch any part of the antenna when the equipment is transmitting.

Electrical shock can result.

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or cause permanent damage to the equipment.

WARNING	Terminal, Communication
		Unit
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable	Name: Warning Label (1)
parts inside.	Type: 86-003-1011

	Code No.: 100-236-231

Important Notices

•No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission.

•If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

•The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without notice.

•The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.

•This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English.

•FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or modification of the equipment or claims of loss of profit by a third party.

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.......................................................................................................FOREWORD			vii
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................			ix
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................			SP-1
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1	Controls Keys and LCD Indication.............................................................................		1-1
	1.1.1	Front panel......................................................................................................	1-1
	1.1.2	Controls ..........................................................................................................	1-2
	1.1.3 Indications on the LCD....................................................................................		1-5
	1.1.4	Audio alarms...................................................................................................	1-6
1.2	VHF Basic Operation.................................................................................................		1-7
	1.2.1 Turning the power on and adjusting contrast...................................................		1-7
	1.2.2	Selecting channel modes, channels................................................................	1-7
	1.2.3	Adjusting volume of loudspeaker ....................................................................	1-8
	1.2.4	Adjusting squelch............................................................................................	1-8
	1.2.5	Transmitting ....................................................................................................	1-8
	1.2.6	Selecting output power ...................................................................................	1-8
	1.2.7	Turning the loudspeaker on/off........................................................................	1-8
	1.2.8 Quick selection of CH16 .................................................................................		1-9
	1.2.9	Dual watch......................................................................................................	1-9
	1.2.10 Scanning.........................................................................................................		1-9
	1.2.11 Remarks on voice communications.................................................................		1-9
1.3	DSC Operational Overview .....................................................................................		1-10
	1.3.1	LED warnings ...............................................................................................	1-10
	1.3.2	DSC operational overview.............................................................................	1-10
	1.3.3	Automatic acknowledge on/off .......................................................................	1-11
1.4	Priority.....................................................................................................................		1-12
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION
2.1	Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key................................................		2-1
2.2	Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress...................................................		2-3
2.3	Distress Alert Transmission From CALL Key .............................................................		2-5
2.4	Canceling a False Distress Alert................................................................................		2-6
2.5	Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal ..............		2-7
2.6	Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress............................................		2-11
	2.6.1 Sending distress relay to coast station...........................................................		2-11
	2.6.2 Sending distress relay to all ships .................................................................		2-13
2.7	Receiving Distress Relay.........................................................................................		2-15
	2.7.1 Receiving distress relay all call .....................................................................		2-15
	2.7.2 Receiving distress relay from coast station ...................................................		2-16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES

3.1	Coast or Ship Call .......................................................................................................	3-1
	3.1.1 Sending a coast or ship call..............................................................................	3-2
	3.1.2 Receiving acknowledgement of coast or ship call ............................................	3-4
	3.1.3 Receiving a coast or ship call ...........................................................................	3-5
3.2	Group Call .................................................................................................................	3-10
	3.2.1 Sending a group call .......................................................................................	3-10
	3.2.2 Receiving a group call ....................................................................................	3-12
3.3	PSTN Call..................................................................................................................	3-13
	3.3.1 Sending a PSTN call.......................................................................................	3-13
	3.3.2 PSTN call disconnection (ship disconnects line) ............................................	3-14
	3.3.3 PSTN call disconnection (coast station disconnects line)...............................	3-15
	3.3.4 Receiving a PSTN call ....................................................................................	3-15
3.4	All Ships Call .............................................................................................................	3-16
	3.4.1 Sending an all ships call .................................................................................	3-16
	3.4.2 Receiving an all ships call...............................................................................	3-18
3.5	Geographical Area Call .............................................................................................	3-19
	3.5.1 Sending a geographical area call ...................................................................	3-19
	3.5.2 Receiving a geographical area call.................................................................	3-21
3.6	Position Call ..............................................................................................................	3-22
	3.6.1 Position call: requesting other ship’s position .................................................	3-22
	3.6.2 Position call: other ship requests your position...............................................	3-24
3.7	Polling Call ................................................................................................................	3-25
	3.7.1 Sending a polling call......................................................................................	3-25
	3.7.2 Receiving a polling call ...................................................................................	3-27
3.8	Neutral Craft Call.......................................................................................................	3-29
	3.8.1 Sending a neutral craft call .............................................................................	3-29
	3.8.2 Receiving a neutral craft call...........................................................................	3-29
3.9	Medical Transport Call...............................................................................................	3-30
	3.9.1 Sending a medical transport call.....................................................................	3-30
	3.9.2 Receiving a medical transport call ..................................................................	3-31
3.10	Log File......................................................................................................................	3-32

4. BASIC SETUP

4.1	Alarm Setup.................................................................................................................	4-1
4.2	Auto ACK Setup ..........................................................................................................	4-3
4.3	Erasing Logs ...............................................................................................................	4-5
4.4	Memory Channel Setup...............................................................................................	4-6
4.5	Message File Entry......................................................................................................	4-7
4.6	Position Setup ............................................................................................................	4-11
4.7	Print Out Setup..........................................................................................................	4-12
4.8	Volume Setup ............................................................................................................	4-13

5. SYSTEM SETUP

5.1	Displaying Self ID ...........................................................................................................	5-1
5.2	Displaying Group ID List.................................................................................................	5-1
5.3	Naming Intercom ............................................................................................................	5-2
5.4	Displaying Program Version .........................................................................................	5-3

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1	Maintenance .................................................................................................................	6-1
6.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................		6-1
6.3	Daily Test.......................................................................................................................	6-2
6.4	Error Message ..............................................................................................................	6-3
6.5	Parts Location .............................................................................................................	6-3

APPENDIX ....................................................................................................	AP-1
Menu Tree .........................................................................................................................	AP-1
Marine VHF Channel Lists ................................................................................................	AP-3
Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2).......................................................................	AP-14
Thermal Printer UTP-80FK..............................................................................................	AP-19
INDEX...............................................................................................................	IN-1
Declaration of conformity

FOREWORD

A Word to FM-8800D/FM-8800S Owners

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8800D/FM-8800S VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

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FOREWORD

Features

The FURUNO FM-8800D/FM-8800S is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC modem, and a CH 70 watch receiver. It complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications.

The FM-8800D offers full-duplex voice communications and the FM-8800S offers simplex voice communication on ITU channels in the marine mobile VHF band. The features include Dual Watch which allows a continuous watch on CH16 and another selected frequency.

Full Class-A DSC functions are provided for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general call formats (Individual telephone, All Ships, Group and Area Call). Distress alert can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is provided to prevent accidental activation. The FM-8800D/ FM-8800S maintains a continuous watch on CH70 even while another VHF channel is in use. Aural and visual alarms are given to incoming DSC messages.

The main features of the FM-8800D/FM-8800S are

•Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installation on a navigation console or at the conning position

•Conforms to the following standards and regulations:

IMO A.385 (X), A.524 (13), A.694 (17), A.803 (19)

IMO MSC 68 (68) A1/A2/A3/A4, MSC/Cir.682

ITU-R M.489-2, M.493-10, M.541-8, M.689-2

IEC60945 (Ed.4), 61162-1 (July 2000)

EN300 338 (V1.2.1), 300 828 (V1.1.1), 300 698-1 (V1.3.1)

EN301 033 (V1.1.1), 301 925 (V1.1.1)

•Full-duplex communications: FM-8800D

•Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stability as required for DSC operation

•Dual Watch and Multiple Watch

•Continuous DSC watch on CH70

•Prevention of accidental distress alert

•File editing for emergency readiness

•Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override

Program number

FM-8800D/FM-8800S: 0550215-03

HS-8800/HS-8800-W: 0550216-01

IF-8820: 0550217-01

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The FM-8800D/FM-8800S is a highly advanced 25 W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal. It is designed to satisfy the stringent requirements of marine communications, and complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications.

VHF	CH 70 RX
Antenna	Antenna

VHF console

MAX

RC-8800

Wing handset

2 sets

T/R AF output for VDR

Junction

IEC61162-1 input

DSC information output

Handset

Box*

HS-2003

Transceiver Unit

IF-8810

External alarm

Remote station

FM-8800D

MAX

RB-8800/8810

4 sets

FM-8800S

RB-8810-W

DMC I/F

RB-8800/8810

IF-8820

RB-8810-W

Printer

IF+UTP-80FK

Distress Message Controller

DMC-5

Printer

Omit for Russian Version

PP-510

PP-8800

100-115/200-230 VAC

AC/DC

External

50/60 Hz, 1φ

Power Supply

Speaker

Radio Battery

Unit

SEM-21Q

PR-240-CE

24 VDC

: Standard

24 VDC

Category of units

: Optional

Unit

1.OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

The FM-8800D/FM-8800S system consists of a transceiver block and two antennas. The transceiver block contains a VHF transmitter, receiver, and channel 70 watch receiver module. FM-8800D additionally provides a duplexer block. All operations are controlled on its front panel.

1.1Controls Keys and LCD Indication

1.1.1Front panel

LoundSpeaker	LCD	Transmits the distress alert.
		Press this button three seconds continuously.

	HANDSET	VOLUME/POWER	SQUELCH
		VOLUME/POWER	SQUELCH
		OFF	AUTO
Handset port	Volume with	Squelch control
	Volume with	Squelch control

Power ON/OFF

DISTRESS

ALARM

CANCEL

CHANNEL

CALL

MSG

PUSH TO ENTER

Keep pressed for 4 s in case of DISTRESS.

The alert is transmitted with steady lighting.

1	2	3 TEST		CH16
	ABC		DEF
4 IntCom	5 ACK	6 PRINT		FILE
GHI	JKL		MNO
7 INTL USA	8 SCAN	9 DW		MENU
PQRS	TUV		WXYZ
*SHIFT	0 HI/L0	#	LOG	ENT
			LOG

Transmits various

messages.

Channel selector

	Transceiver unit
LCD	Loudspeaker
	ALARM
Keyboard	Distress button
	DISTRESS

VOLUME Volume control

HS-8800	HG-8800
Handset	Handset hanger

Remote station (option)

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1.1.2Controls

The functions of keys of the transceiver unit and the remote station are almost the same. The table below shows the controls and keys for the transceiver unit.

	Controls		Functions

			• Selects a channel.
	CHANNEL		• Moves the cursor at menu opened.
	CHANNEL		• Register a selected item when pressed.
	(PUSH TO ENTER)		• Register a selected item when pressed.
			• While pressing down the SHIFT key, adjust the contrast of the
			display.

			• Mutes the receiver when no signal is presented on
	SQUELCH		the channel selected.
	SQUELCH
			• AUTO position automatically reduces white noise.

	VOLUME/POWER		• Turns the power on/off and adjusts the volume of the
	VOLUME/POWER		loudspeaker.

	KEY		Functions

			• Transmits the distress alert after pressing three seconds.
			When the key is pressed, the LED brinks and the buzzer
			sounds. Pressing the key three seconds continuously the
	DISTRESS		distress alert is transmitted and the LED lights continuously
			and continuous buzzer sounds.
			These conditions are continued until the distress
			acknowledge is received or you cancel the distress alert.

			• Blinks in red when a distress alert or urgent call is received.
			Also, the acoustic alarm sounds. To stop the blinking and
	ALARM		silence buzzar, press the CANCEL key.
	(INDICATOR)		• Blinks in green when a safety call or routine call is received.
			The acoustic alarm sounds and stops automatically five
			seconds later.

			• Stops audiable and visual alarms.
			• Erases an error message.
	CANCEL		• Cancels numeric entry.
			• Returns a previous menu.
			• Cancels transmission or printing

	CALL		• Transmits various DSC messages. To transmit a distress
	MSG		message, press this key more than three seconds.

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• Enters 1, ., ,, ”, :, ;, -, +, *, #, , (, ), !, $, &, / character at

1entry mode.

•Turns the loudspeaker on or off. Pressing the SHIFT and then this key turns loudspeaker on or off.

				In the off state, the loudspeaker icon appears. However,
				the key click actives and the alarm sounds when a distress
				or urgent call is activated.

	2			• Enters alphanumeric data (2, A, B, C, a, b, c).
				• Adjusts panel illumination when proceeded by the SHIFT


	ABC			key.
	ABC

	3			• Enters alphanumeric data (3, D, E, F, d, e, f).
	TEST			• Performs the daily test when proceeded by the SHIFT key.
	DEF

	4			• Enters alphanumeric data (4, G, H, I, g, h, i).
	4
	IntCom			• Turns the interphone on or off when proceeded by the
	IntCom			SHIFT key and followed by ENT key. Available when a
	GHI			SHIFT key and followed by ENT key. Available when a
	GHI			remote handset is connected.
				remote handset is connected.

	5			• Enters alphanumeric data (5, J, K, L, j, k, l).
	ACK			• Turns auto acknowledge of routine calls on or off.
	JKL

	6			• Enters alphanumeric data (6, M, N, O, m, n, o).
	PRINT			• Prints communication files, current display and daily test
	MNO			result.
	MNO

				• Enters alphanumeric data (7, P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s).
	7			• Changes the channel mode among INTL, USA, WX,
	INT/USA			CANADA, INLND-WA and (MEMO)*.
	PQRS			*: If registered.
				**: Required system setting by qualified serviceman only.

	8			• Enters alphanumeric data (8, T, U, V, t, u, v).
	SCAN			• Turns the scan function on or off.
	TUV

	9			• Enters alphanumeric data (9, W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z).
	DW			• Turns the dual watch function on or off.
	WXYZ

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			• Enters “0”.
0			• Changes the output power high(25 W) or low(1 W).
0			However, the following channels are always 1 W.
		HI/LO	However, the following channels are always 1 W.
		HI/LO	INTL mode: CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76
			INTL mode: CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76
			USA mode: CH13, CH15, CH17, CH67
		▲	• Press to activate secondary function.
*			• Moves the screen to previous item.
		SHIFT	• Moves cursor backward for editor field.

		▼	• Displays transmitting/receiving messages.
		LOG	• Enters # character at numeric entry mode.
#			• Moves the screen to next item.

		CH16	• Selects CH16 by one-touch action.

		FILE	• Opens the Message file list.

		MENU	• Opens the SETUP menu.

		ENT	• Registers the entry.
		ENT	Same as pressing the CH selector
			Same as pressing the CH selector
		Additional keys of the handset HS-8800/HS-8800-W

		Key	Function

			• With the SHIFT key pressed, this key increases volumes of
		(up arrow key)	internal loudspeaker of remote station.
		(up arrow key)	• Increments channel number or setting value.
			• Increments channel number or setting value.

		SQ	• Adjusts squelch level.
		SQ	• With the SHIFT key pressed, turns off the auto squelch.
			• With the SHIFT key pressed, turns off the auto squelch.

			• With the SHIFT key pressed, this key decreases volumes for
			internal loudspeaker of remote station.
		(down arrow key)	• Decrements channel number or setting value.
		SQ auto	• Adjusts squelch level.
		SQ auto	• With the SHIFT key pressed, this key adjusts auto squelch
			• With the SHIFT key pressed, this key adjusts auto squelch
			level.

	2		• Increases number at the memory channel or private channel
			• Increases number at the memory channel or private channel
		ABC	setting.
		ABC

	8		• Decreases number at the memory channel or private channel
		SCAN	• Decreases number at the memory channel or private channel
		SCAN	setting.
		TUV	setting.
		TUV

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1.1.3Indications on the LCD

Below are all the indications which appear on the standby display on the transceiver unit.

INTL 1

SHIFT 2

6	14		8	116
4
5
7
		DUP		SCAN 3

AUTO ACK *	9	10WATCH CH70 *
LAT: 34°45' N	11	10:45 UTC 12
LON: 135°45' E		AUTO 13

	Standby display on the transceiver unit

Reference no.		Meaning
1	Displays the channel mode.
	(INTL / USA / WX / CANADA / INLND-WA / PRIV / (MEMO))

2	SHIFT is displayed if the shift function is active. Or channel mode (for
	example CANADA) is displayed at the MEMO mode.

	Displays the scan mode: SCAN, DUAL or no display. During the scan
3	mode, channel indications are changed alternatively. No display means
	that the unit receives continuously on the same channel.
4	Lights when the loudspeaker is off. Goes off when the loudspeaker is on.
5	Displays the transmission output.
	(Hi=25W / Lo=1W)

	Displays reception signal strength by 4 steps.
	1. No signal. Only antenna mark is displayed.
6	2. Less than 20 dB SINAD antenna mark and short bar
	3. 20 - 40 dB SINAD	antenna mark and two bars
	4. 40 dB SINAD and more antenna mark and three bars
7	RX is displayed during reception and TX is displayed when
	the RF signal detected at transmission state.

8	Displays the current channel.
	PRIV channel: max three digits

	Is displayed when the DSC routine call is received.
9	AUTO ACK: Automatic acknowledge
	MANUAL ACK: Manual acknowledge
	WATCH CH70 or WATCH VHF is selected at menu.
10	If the CH70 board is defective, WATCH CH70 NG appears.
	If no MMSI is registered, the message “DSC NOT USABLE” appears.
11	Displays the longitude and latitude of own ship.
12	Displays UTC time.
13	Displays AUTO for automatic data input (L/L, time data) from a navigation
	device or MANUAL for manual data input.

14	Displays when un-read message(s) exist.

*: “DISTRESS MODE” is displayed at distress calling.

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Below are the indications which appear on the standby display on the remote handset.

INTL

SHIFT

WATCH CH70**

LAT: 12 34' N

LON: 123 45' E

Rx SCAN

12:34 UTC

DUP

AUTO

MANUAL ACK**

GPS ERROR

If you press

at the left-hand screen, right-hand screen appears.

If you press

at the right-hand screen, the left-hand screen appears

immediately.

The indications are the same as those on of the transceiver unit. The *- marked number is the terminal number of the remote station.

**: If no MMSI is registered, the message “DSC UNAVAIL” appears instead of MANUAL ACK and WATCH CH70. “DISTRESS MODE” is displayed at distress calling.

Note: The screen of the remote handset is smaller than the one of the transceiver unit. In this manual, display examples are from the transceiver unit. In the remote handset, scrolling with up or down arrow key displays same information as the screen of the transceiver unit.

Remote handset does not have a channel knob, but the transceiver unit does. To set private channel or memory channel at the remote station, use [2] key or [8] key.

1.1.4Audio alarms

When you receive a distress alert or other DSC call, the audible and visual alarms are released. For the distress or urgency call, the audio alarm sounds until the CANCEL key is pressed. For all other calls, the audible alarm sounds for two minutes and the automatically goes off. The tone of the alarm changes with the call received. By becoming accustomed to the tone, you can know which type of call you have received.

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Alarm	Frequency (interval)
Safety call received	1300 Hz and 0 Hz (250 ms)
Routine, Ship’s Business call received	880 Hz and 440 Hz (500 ms)
While DISTRESS key is pressed for	2200 Hz and 0 Hz (125 ms)
three seconds
Distress alert sent	2200 Hz, continuous
Own ship position not updated	2200 Hz (50 ms), three beeps every two
	seconds
Distress alert, urgency message	1300 Hz and 2200 Hz (250 ms)
received
Message received from terrestrial	750 Hz and 650 Hz (50 ms) 10 times
telephone line	Repeat OFF one second

1.2VHF Basic Operation

1.2.1Turning the power on and adjusting contrast

To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until you hear a click. To adjust the contrast of the display, press the SHIFT key, and then rotate the CHANNEL knob or press the ▼ or ▲ key. To turn the power off, turn the control fully counterclockwise until you hear the click.

1.2.2Selecting channel modes, channels

Selecting channel modes

To change the channel mode, press the SHIFT key immediately followed by the 7 INT/USA key several times until desired mode is displayed. The following modes are available.

INTL	: International mode
USA	: USA mode
WX	: Weather channel mode
CANADA	: CANADA mode
INLND-WA	: Rhine river mode (USED ON INLAND Waterways)
PRIV	: Private channel
MEMO	: Memory channel mode if registered

Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the authorities. The USA/WX, CANADA, INLND-WA , PRIV can also be set by a qualified serviceman.

Selecting channels

Rotate the CH selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to display desired channel. Use [2] key or [8] key at the remote station to set private channel or memory channel.

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1.2.3Adjusting volume of loudspeaker

The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.

1.2.4Adjusting squelch

The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Perform this operation when no traffic is being received. AUTO squelch automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO position. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise — you may miss a long distance communication.

Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust the SQUELCH control precisely.

1.2.5Transmitting

Press the PTT (Push-to-talk) switch on the handset or microphone to talk, and release it to listen for the response. The VHF section keyboard accepts no key input when the PTT switch is operated.

Remarks on transmitting

•Before transmitting, think about the subjects which have to be communicated and, if necessary, prepare written notes to avoid unnecessary interruptions and ensure that no valuable time is wasted on a busy channel.

•Listen before commencing to transmit to make certain that the channel is not already in use.

1.2.6Selecting output power

After pressing the SHIFT key, each press of the 0 HI/LO key selects high or low output power. Also Hi or Lo appears on the screen depending on your selection.

The transmitter power is automatically set for low on the following channels:

International:	CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76
USA:	CH13, CH17, CH67, CH77; to operate USA channel 13 or 67 in
	high power, keep HI/LOW key pressed while talking into the
	handset.

1.2.7Turning the loudspeaker on/off

To turn the loudspeaker on/off, press the SHIFT key, then the 1 key. See section 4.8 to set loudspeaker on or off according to handset onhook or offhook.

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1.2.8Quick selection of CH16

Press the CH16 key to select CH16, the International Calling and Safety Channel. The use is limited to distress, safety and calling. The transmission on CH16 (156.800 MHz) should be limited to within 1 minute except for distress calling.

Avoid calling on CH16 for purposes other than distress, urgency and very brief safety communications when another calling channel is available.

1.2.9Dual watch

The dual watch function permits watch on CH16 and another selected channel. CH16 and another channel are watched at intervals of 0.15 seconds and one second, respectively.

To start dual watch, first select the other frequency to watch and then press the SHIFT key and 9 DW key in that order. When the receiver finds a signal on CH16, it locks on it and restarts dual watching after the signal on CH16 has gone. If another channel has traffic, it still continues dual watch. The speech is heard intermittently. If you are annoyed with the intermittence, turn off the dual watch by pressing the PTT switch on the handset or pressing the SHIFT and 9 DW key again.

1.2.10Scanning

The receiver scans all channels at intervals of 0.15 seconds in the selected channel mode in ascending channel order, watching CH16 between channels as below:

1 16 2 16 3 16 4...

16...

To start scanning, press the SHIFT and 8 SCAN in that order. When the receiver finds a signal, scanning is stopped on that channel and starts dual watch on it and CH16.

To turn off the scanning, press the PTT switch or press the SHIFT and 8 SCAN key.

1.2.11Remarks on voice communications

Automatic acknowledge (DSC operation) is automatically changed to manual acknowledge when voice communications begin. (The “auto” indication, however, remains on the screen.) This is done to prevent a break in communications. Automatic acknowledge is automatically restored once voice communications are terminated.

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1.3DSC Operational Overview

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is the global calling system adopted by the ITU-R and IMO for selective calling of coast station and ship radio stations. The DSC system is used for both safety and routine calling. The GMDSS requires the use of DSC for distress alerting and safety calls.

1.3.1LED warnings

The LED below the DISTRESS key lights continuously when the distress signal is transmitted.

The ALARM LED blinks in red (and alarm sounds) when a distress or urgent message is received. The LED can be extinguished and alarm silenced by pressing the CANCEL key.

The ALARM LED blinks in green (and alarm sounds) when a message other than distress or urgent is received. Alarm is automatically silenced two minutes after message is received.

1.3.2DSC operational overview

Standby display

When the FM-8800D/S is turned on, the following display appears. This display is known as the “standby display.” This is where you will begin most operations.

	INTL			SHIFT
	SCAN			116
	Hi			116
	Hi
	RX
				SCAN



	AUTO ACK			WATCH CH70

	LAT: 34 45' N			10:17 UTC
	LON: 135 45' E			AUTO

Standby display (Transceiver unit)

INTL

SHIFT

Hi 116

RX SCAN



MANUAL ACK			1
T VOL 5 SQ			2

Standby display (Remote handset)

(Press the down arrow key of the remote handset to view rest of screen.)

If you get lost in operation you can return to the standby display by pressing the CANCEL key several times.

Note: In this manual, screen examples show the transceiver’s screens. To get the same information on the handset screen, press down or up arrow key.

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Preparing and transmitting DSC messages

There are two methods by which you can prepare and transmit DSC messages, and they are shown below.

●Preparing message for immediate transmission 1. Press the CALL key at the standby display.

2. Select the call type.

3. Select other party (ID) if necessary.

4. Select the communications category.

5. Select the communications channel.

6. Press the CALL key more than three seconds.

●Transmitting a message stored in the memory

100 messages can be saved to the memory. You may open a memory-stored message and transmit it.

Distress alert transmission and output power

When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the DISTRESS key), the output power of the FM-8800D/S is automatically set to maximum (25 W).

When keyboard input is prohibited

DSC-related controls cannot be operated while a DSC message is being transmitted. (These controls are inoperative about 3 seconds during a DSC distress call; 0.5 seconds for other DSC calls.)

1.3.3Automatic acknowledge on/off

The automatic acknowledge feature of the DSC/watch receiver automatically transmits the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal to the sending station when an individual, position or polling call is received. (For position and polling calls, respective item on the AUTO ACK menu must be turned on to enable automatic acknowledge.) Automatic acknowledge can be turned on or off at the standby display by pressing the SHIFT and 5 keys in this order.

The message AUTO ACK or MANUAL ACK appears at the bottom of the standby display with each press of the keys.

Note 1: To give priority to own ship's communications while own ship is communicating, show MANUAL ACK by the above procedure.

Note 2: Automatic acknowledge is not possible under the following conditions: Priority: Distress, Urgency or Safety

Com Type: Fax, Data, No Info Com Freq: No Info

Off Hook

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1.4Priority

If one or more remote stations are installed, the transceiver unit (main unit) has the highest priority. You can interrupt remote station operation at any time with the handset of the main unit. When you hook off the handset of the main unit, “OCCUPIED FM8800” (default. This may be change. See section 5.3) is indicated on all remote stations.

Each remote station has its own priority. The remote station ID (1-4) indicates its priority. The priority of the system is as follows.

DSC of main unit > Wing handset > Handset of main unit > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4

If you hook off No.4 remote station, for example, “Occupied Handset.4” is displayed on other remote stations. However, you can hook off and use No.1 handset.

How to set priority of the remote station

1.Disconnect the plug of a remote station to turn off the remote station.

2.While pressing the MENU key of a remote station, connect the plug to turn on the power.

Version No. 0550216-01.XX Now ID=01 Input

New ID (1-4)=

3.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 key on the remote handset as appropriate followed by the ENT key. Never enter same number among different remote stations.

4.Turn off and on the power of the transceiver unit.

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2.1Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key

If a distress situation occurs, do as follows:

1.Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key more than three seconds. The alarm sounds and the red lamp in the key blinks. The lamp will light steadily three seconds later and at the same time the distress alert is transmitted for three seconds.

The screen changes as follows.

1)When the DISTRESS key is pressed and held down,

**Compose Message **

CALL TYPE: DISTRESS

NATURE: UNDESIGNATED

POS : 12 ° 34’N 123° 45’E

AT : 12 : 34

Distress button

Pressed!

KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S

2)After the timer counts down to zero, “distress call in progress” is announced.

**Compose Message **

CALL TYPE: DISTRESS

NATURE: UNDESIGNATED

POS : 12 ° 34’N 123° 45’E

AT : 12 : 34

Distress Call

in Progress on CH70.

•When the distress is transmitted (called Distress Mode), you can communicate with the handset of the remote station.

•In the distress mode, the CALL, FILE and MENU keys are inoperative.

•To return to normal mode from the distress mode, turn the power off and on again.

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3)The screen changes to “distress acknowledge (DIST ACK) waiting” display. In this condition, distress communication with CH16 may be possible.

**Compose Message **

CALL TYPE: DISTRESS

NATURE: UNDESIGNATED

POS : 12 ° 34’N 123° 45’E

AT : 12 : 34

Waiting for distress acknowledgement. CH16 Now available.

TIME TO GO : 4M 12S

4) When the DIST ACK is received,

Distress acknowledge received.

FROM : 003456789

ID IN DIST : 123456789

TCmd : DISTRESS ACK

NATURE : UNDESIGNATED

POS : 12 ° 34’N 123° 45’E

AT : 12 : 34 SIMP TP

CANCEL ALARM

Note: If you do not receive the distress alert acknowledge call, during 3.5 to 4.5 minutes the equipment automatically re-transmits the distress alert and then awaits the distress alert acknowledge call. This is repeated until the distress alert is acknowledged.

2.Press the CANCEL or ENT key. The screen changes as follows.

**Received Message **

APR08/’04 18:30 ECC : OK

DISTRESS ACK

FROM : 003456789

ID IN DIST : 123456789

TCmd : DISTRESS ACK

NATURE : UNDESIGNATED

POS : 12 ° 34’N 123 ° 45’E

AT : 12 : 34 SIMP TP

PRESS ENT

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3.Press the ENT key. The standby display with CH16 and Hi appears.

4.Provide the following information to the coast station, using a handset on the transceiver unit or remote stations (if connected):

Distress communication

(1)Press the PTT switch and speak slowly and distinctly, “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY,” pronounced as the French expression “m’aider.”

(2)This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign" three times.

(3)“MAYDAY”

(4)This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign."

(5)Position in latitude and longitude;

(6)The nature of the distress;

(7)The kind of assistance desired;

(8)Number of persons on board;

(9)Any other information which might facilitate rescue, for example, length, color, and type of vessel.

(10)Indicate the end of message by saying “Over.”

Some countries do not have sea area "A1." In this case “ACK” from the coast station does not arrive over DSC. A ship nearby will contact the vessel in distress over CH16. After transmitting the distress alert, conduct voice distress communications as shown above.

2.2Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress

If you want to transmit the distress alert with nature of distress specified, do as follows:

1.Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key momentarily. The alarm sounds and the red lamp in the key blinks and after releasing the key within three seconds the alarm stops and the red lamp goes off. The following screen appears.

**Compose Message **

CALL TYPE : DISTRESS

NATUREUNDESIGNATED:

POS : 12Fire° 34N 123 ° 45E

AT : 12 :Flooding34

SIMP TPCollision

Grounding

T Listing

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2.Rotate the channel knob to choose the nature of distress. On the remote handset, press the up or down arrow key.

	SSinking
UNDESIGNATED	SSinking
Fire	Disabled & Adr
Flooding	Abandoning
Collision	Piracy
Grounding	Man over board

TListing

3.Press the ENT key. The screen changes as follows.

** Compose Message **

CALL TYPE : DISTRESS

NATURE : Flooding

POS : 34 ° 41’ N 134 ° 30’ E

AT : 08 : 00

SIMP TP

The own ship's position and current time in UTC are displayed if your FM-8800D/S is connected to a navigation equipment, for example, GPS.

4.Press the DISTRESS key more than three seconds.

**Compose Message **

CALL TYPE: DISTRESS

NATURE: Flooding

POS : 12 ° 34’N 123° 45’E

AT : 12 : 34

Distress button

Pressed!

KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S

The distress alert with nature of distress, ship's position and time are transmitted. The sequence of display and procedures are the same as in paragraph 2.1.

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(1)	Number of Channels	INTL: 57
		USA: 55 (57)*
		Weather: 10
		Canada: 55 (57)*
		INLND-WA: 55 (57)*
		Private: 20	*: CH75&76 can be included
		MEMORY CH: 50	for some countries.
(2)	Frequency Stability	Within ±1.5 kHz
(3)	Communication System	FM-8800S: Simplex/Semi-duplex
		FM-8800D: Simplex/Full-duplex
(4)	Class of Emission	16K0G3E (Voice)
		16K0G2B (DSC)
(5) Antenna Impedance		50 ohms

FM-8800S	Simplex	155.000 to 161.475 MHz

	Semi-duplex	155.000 to 161.475 MHz

FM-8800D	Simplex	155.000 to 158.000 MHz

	Full-duplex	155.000 to 158.000 MHz

(1) Frequency Range
(1) Frequency Range	FM-8800S	Simplex	155.000 to 159.600 MHz
	FM-8800S	Simplex	155.000 to 159.600 MHz

		Semi-duplex	161.475 to 164.200 MHz

	FM-8800D	Simplex	155.000 to 158.000 MHz

		Full-duplex	160.625 to 162.600 MHz

(2)	Receiving System	Double Superheterodyne
(3)	Intermediate Frequency	1st: 51.2375 MHz, 2nd: 37.5 kHz
(4)	Sensitivity	+6 dB V (20 dB SINAD)
(5) Adjacent Channel Selectivity		70 dB or more
(6)	Spurious Response	70 dB or more
(7) AF Output		Built-in Speaker: 3 W (4 ohms)
		Handset earphone: 2mW (150 ohms)
4. DSC
(1)	Protocol	ITU-R Rec. 541-8, 493-10 (class A)
(2) Baud Rate		1200 baud ±30 ppm max.
(3)	Modulation	AFSK
(4)	Frequency Shift	1700 ±400 Hz
		Mark: 1300 Hz, Space: 2100 Hz

(1)	Receiving Frequency	156.525 MHz
(2)	Sensitivity	Symbol error rate: Less than 1% (at 0 dBμV)
(3)	Conducted Spurious Emission	Less than 2 nW

(1) Power Supply	24 VDC (-10%/+30%)
(2) Power Consumption
(2) Power Consumption	FM-8800S	Waiting	0.5 A
	FM-8800S	Waiting	0.5 A
		Receive	1.6 A at 4 W audio output
		Transmit	1.6 A at 1 W output,
		Transmit	4.7 A at 25 W output
			4.7 A at 25 W output
	FM-8800D	Waiting	0.5 A
		Receive	1.6 A at 4 W audio output
		Transmit	2 A at 1 W output,
		Transmit	6 A at 25 W output
			6 A at 25 W output
		DUP Transmit	3.6 A at 1 W output,
		DUP Transmit	7.6 A at 25 W output
			7.6 A at 25 W output
7. DIGITAL INTERFACE	IEC 61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver.3)

(1) Temperature		-15°C to 55°C (IEC60945)
(2)	Relative Humidity	93% (at 40°C)
(3)	Waterproofing (IEC 60529)
	Transceiver Unit	Chassis: IPX0, Panel: IPX4
	Handset/Hanger	HS-2003: IPX4
	Remote Station/Handset	RB-8800: IPX0
		HS-8800:IPX2
		RB-8810: IPX0
		RB-8810-W: IP56
		HS-8800-W: IP56
	Junction Box	IF-8810: IPX0
	DMC Interface	IF-8820: IPX0
9. COATING COLOR
(1)	Transceiver Unit	Chassis: Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5, Panel: Munsell N3.0
(2)	VHF console	7.5BG7/2, 2.5G7/2 or user spesified